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2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
I don't think that starting back court provides nearly enough 3 point shooting, especially with Tucker at the 3. I also think they'll both expect to run the show, and have the ball in their hands a good share of the time. Could be wrong, but unless both are simply looking for a pay day, I don't see why they'd sign up to play together. Could certainly be wrong, though. -
2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
I can't see Perkins and Thornton co-existing. -
2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
Guessing this means Thornton fell through? -
UofM is playing catch up on NIL for football. Basketball is a distant second in terms of priority (maybe even third behind hockey). So I wouldn't assume the NIL package May will be working with is great.
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2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
Thanks, you too! -
2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
The issue with Reneau is overall fit, not offensive statistics. If Reneau could defend the 5 then he'd be a no brainer building block given his offensive prowess. The problem is that -- rightly or wrongly -- the widely held perception is that he can't be a quality defender and rebounder at the 5 without consistently being in foul trouble. Thus, Woodson feels compelled to pair him with a rim protector. But covering Reneau defensively like that not only exposes him against 4s on defense, but also clogs up the offense with two post players. Again, Reneau is a fantastic scorer. I don't think anyone is denying that. Some just question whether he can be part of a championship level team given his other shortcomings, especially given how Woodson seems determined to use him. -
2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
Offense is only half the game. Running back Reneau at the 4 and Mbgako at the 3 severely lowers our ceiling at the defensive end. -
2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
Not saying you're wrong, but that's no way to build a championship roster. Just a mishmash of poorly fitting parts. Edit: To clarify, not suggesting you think otherwise. Just talking out loud. -
1. Over 2. Under 3. Depends on how you define guard versus wing. If guard is just 1/2 then under. If guard equals the 1/2/3 spots, then over.
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2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
Not sure, but IU offered. -
2024/2025 portal/late decommits IU is interested in
IUProfessor replied to IUfaninIllinois's topic in Basketball Recruiting
Khani Rooths just decommitted from Michigan... -
I'm not sure why we would want to run back the exact same team given how ugly this one has played at times at both ends. I think it's clear that while Ware and Reneau are both individually talented, they aren't a championship duo given their imperfect fit together. So if Ware comes back, I think you'd need Reneau to look elsewhere if you hope to improve the outlook considerably.
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Honest question: what makes you think you can assemble a winning roster by just recruiting a cast of players who left their prior schools in search of big paydays? The problems with that approach seem abundantly evident to me.
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It’s time… Fire Mike Woodson
IUProfessor replied to KoB2011's topic in General Basketball Discussion
So I wonder if we interpret that to mean he doesn't know, or that he knows but can't disclose? -
It’s time… Fire Mike Woodson
IUProfessor replied to KoB2011's topic in General Basketball Discussion
Agreed.