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4 hours ago, 5fouls said:

Everyone in severe weather path this afternoon and evening, stay safe.

Tonight's futurecast, moving across the whole state, left to right, like a windshield wiper. 

As Fouls said, stay safe, everyone.

23 minutes ago, FKIM01 said:

Plus, I think he's a clown

1 hour ago, Artesian_86 said:

Do we kick the tires on this???? (Hunter Dickinson)

Naw.  We have enough wings on the roster.

(joking)

Shaka Smart named AP Coach of the Year.

Kelvin Sampson placed third in the voting.

Trivia:  Shaka Smart is a native of Madison, Wisconsin.

https://www.nbc15.com/2023/03/31/marquettes-shaka-smart-voted-mens-ap-coach-year/

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Why worry about getting CE when we have better options, though? 

But, Madison asked why IU wouldn't pursue CE... I can't think of a reason, outside of already having two wings+the ability to get better wings in the portal... would be the reason we aren't. 

What is a wing?  That's a 3, isn't it?  For years, we've had 6'7" guys who shoot 27% from three and 65% free throws who tried to be IU wings (and failed).  Some people called Jordan Geronimo a wing.  There were others. 

Connor can play both point and shooting guard.  6'4" with a lot of bounce.  Hits nearly 90% free throws.  He was my top choice for the portal, if he entered.  He's much better than either freshman guard we have coming next year. 

1 hour ago, IndySportsPartizan said:

 

As of a few days ago, there have not been any back channel discussions coming from IU's end.. I can tell you with confidence that Essegian would transfer to IU if he was told he as wanted. He is happy at Wisc, but IU has always been his dream school. This same discussion will occur next off season and the one after as well. I know some don't think he is good enough, but I disagree. First team All B1G Freshman. 12ppg, 40% from 3, 90% from FT. 

Connor is certainly good enough.  He would start at IU, as he did the second half of the season for UW. 

Why would IU not want someone this good, with only upside ahead for the next 3 years?

We need starting guards who can score.  Connor is that.  He also brings terrific energy and fun to the game.  He just loves the game.  

46 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

Jordan Davis (Johnnie's twin) of Wisconsin in the portal

Davis started 18 games for the Badgers this past season, but was replaced midway through by freshman Connor Essegian of Fort Wayne, Indiana. 

Davis averaged 5.1 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.

He shot 31% from three, and hit 60% of his free throws.

This guy looks like the Michigan State brawlers that push teams around every year.  Glad he'll be at Indiana.

Payton Sparks:

"Committing to IU was a dream for me.  I haven’t stopped smiling the whole day.”

2 hours ago, Hoosierdave said:

Apologies if this was mentioned already, but the NY Post wrote an article about St. John’s recruiting and when talking about Chris Ledlum, they singled out Indiana as a “major suitor” for him. 

I posted the article yesterday.

Please see a mod and have your "likes" transferred to my account.

This has probably been posted elsewhere, but it never gets old.  I love that they put Painter on the graphic.

Rick Pitino has visits with some of the guys on our portal list:

https://nypost.com/2023/03/27/st-johns-rick-pitino-visits-nick-timberlake-chris-ledlum/

A reply to "I want to die" after the 'Bama loss.

1 hour ago, 13th&Jackson said:

115-219 on FTs this year. 

Ooh, ooh, let me guess! 

He wants to be a wing, and all he needs is confidence?

Nice list with IU interest players, which TheDailyHoosier will update as new names come in.  Good site to watch.

For the rumor mill, it also includes the mysterious:

• Ivy League player who could enter the portal
• Ivy League player who could enter the portal
• Big East player who could enter the portal
• Big Ten player who could enter the portal
• ACC player who could enter the portal

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-offseason-transfer-portal-tracker-departures-additions-and-prospects/

Northern lights in Madison last night.  I didn't take the picture, but they were visible across much of the country.  This is what I saw from my deck.

7 minutes ago, gnet550 said:

Asa 

Check Asa's recruiting thread this week about him making the National Honor Society, and a positive recruiting opinion.

Not saying this is who DC means (I'm not asking, DC), and we don't necessarily "lead" but we're doing well in Asa's recruitment, according to some.

6 inches snow expected this Saturday, March 25, in Madison, Wi.

Maybe this will nudge Connor Essegian to Bloomington's warmer weather.

Congratulations to Asa!  He made the National Honor Society at Montverde in Florida.

No inside info, but I read IU is doing well in this recruitment.  Not saying we do or don't lead, but at least doing well.  More than just a name on his list.

6'9" 200 lbs. 

Ranked #8 in the country overall, and the top forward.  One site lists him as 6' 10".

Sorry if already posted elsewhere:

Rick Pitino is telling most St. Johns players to leave because he doesn't want them.  Maybe all but one to go.   He will recruit the transfer portal hard.

Woodson and staff have a 2 year head start on Pitino.  Both teams need up to 4 new starters, plus benches. 

Who will recruit better between now and next season?

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/rick-pitino-most-st-johns-players-wont-be-on-team-next-season

4 hours ago, DC2345 said:

I expect it to look something like this as of now. However things could still change.

Cupp 

Newton

Reneau

Galloway

Leal

Gunn

Banks

X???

And 5 or 6 other new players depending on the NCAA's decision on X.

Thanks, DC!  Appreciated.

Regarding the names not on the list:  I'd trade all of them for one Connor Essegian.

One known talent vs a bunch of maybes.

So often, we as fans describe players as glue guys, role players, someone who might make a big jump next year, might contribute by his senior year, or my personal nails-on-blackboard:  a kid who "just needs confidence."

While there are many examples of players who did develop and even went to the NBA, there are lots who just took a roster spot for 4 years with almost no on-court contributions.

I like Cupps and Newton, but there are big questions for both.  Wasn't Newton injured for an entire year?  He played at the end of this season, but he's an unknown.  I'm glad Cupps is coming.  Great kid.  But is he big enough for the BigTen?  We may not get production from either of them.  We'll see.  (Disclaimer:  I thought Steve Alford would be a total bust.)

Lots of questions.  But right now, we are weak at every position.  Really weak.

Good news is I expect Woodson has known this for months. 

12 hours ago, Coach Robby said:

Jesus guys no one on Purdue’s roster is coming here. Wtf 

"one on Purdue's roster is coming here."

~ Coach Robby, March 20, 2023