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1 hour ago, iuswingman said:

Then you and the other poster were debating 2 different things.

I guess that is the case. From the original post though he made it seem like why even bother....I am just saying if a kid is pointed out to us, I don't care if he is from Antarctica, we should at least check in on him.

19 minutes ago, iuswingman said:

I don't think that was his point.

I think Little was brought to IU's attention.  It wasn't because IU was out there watching a bunch of kids in Finland and looking for one to be worth recruiting.  I haven't seen anyone question the staff's judgment over going after Little.

The questioning was in regards to whether or not it would be worth our time and effort to actively search for another player from Finland.  The more time you spend there (26-28 hours round trip by plane + whatever time is spent there), the less time you are spending in other areas looking for recruits.  One could imagine that the rate of return of spending our time and resources going to Finland could be better spent elsewhere.....unless we get notice again of another prospect being worth going after...like the Little situation.

Time is valuable in recruiting.  Unless you have a known target to go after, I don't see scouting Finland as being the go to strategy.

I didn't say it was....but in the original post on this topic, it was as if it was a waste of time to even talk to Little.  I am not saying send all over resources to Finland, but if we get told about a player, like this...I do think it is worth our time to recruit them.

1 hour ago, Steubenhoosier said:

Not the point at all, but okay. 
 

If the recruiting budget has limits, not sure we should be devoting much to places that produce little talent 

I know what your saying…but if Fife and Woodson believes this kid has the goods, we’ll I trust their judgement. There isn’t anyone they’ve brought onboard that I haven’t been impressed with.

1 hour ago, Steubenhoosier said:

In the history of the NBA there have been 3 players from Finland. Not sure we should be fishing  much in that pond 

Not comparing the two, and I know he didn’t play college…but not too many Slovenians have made it to the NBA either , but Luka seems to be doing alright. You just never know…or how about Cameroon, you had Embiid, but Pascal Siakim would have been nice to have at IU too.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2022/01/25/with-nba-goal-in-mind-finnish-guard-miro-little-completes-official-visit-tour-with-stop-at-indiana/
 

another write up…mom liked it!

5 hours ago, IUFLA said:

Miro celebrates with Race...

Better shot you can see Cupps too
 

Gyms for basketball are different in Indiana.  Being from Clay City I am biased, but for a small 1A gym for a school that graduates about 60-70 kids a year its hard to believe they have a gym like they do.  On top of that a couple years ago our school corporation added new auxiliary gyms at Clay City an Northview, the two high schools in the county.  They are the second picture, pretty impressive for a 1A school.  

8 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

The Missouri QB is taking a visit and the Clemson’s Phommachanh

taking a visit with us?

not saying it helps the recruitment of William, but Leal being a class act as usual

1 hour ago, DC2345 said:

Incarnate Word QB Cameron Ward who is in the transfer portal has received an offer from Indiana.

Well we are busy on the market, so that’s good

46 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Usually something good, like a commitment. He was only wrong with Strickland I think. Not saying that Bailey will commit, but the emoji seems like a good sign for us 

I feel like the Apocalypse is truly getting near….COVID, Purdue #1 in Basketball, and we judge recruits by en emoji…lol

but by all account McCullough has been on point with these

If we could get a 4 star QB that would be huge

Holy cow…6’7” 345 lbs Junior lol

9 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

Yeah, I do believe it was his right hand/wrist...

Yea, and unfortunately if I remember correctly he had trouble with a wrist in high school. I wonder if this is the same one.

I’m going to give you a comparison here…Booker reminds me so much of Keon Clark(you may have to search the memory banks here). Left handed, springy athlete, the movement he has….Booker is probably a better shooter but beyond that, I see a lot of similarities.

hard to tell on these but seemed to have enjoyed himself.

Announcing Saturday at 9:00 AM. My guess is we aren't in on this one and more than likely he is going to Kentucky. I have read where some people think Virginia has a shot at this...

Lead recruiter…Jakai!

42 minutes ago, Milosh68 said:

Yes he is.  He also lives with a family that is big on all things “state of Indiana basketball” i coached this person while he was at SB Riley back in the mid 90’s. He now lives in the St. Louis area, and is also a season ticket holder to ND football. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwi7iJH1nv3zAhXbbc0KHV8jDWIQFnoECAsQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FMarcus_Wilson_(basketball)&usg=AOvVaw36ymbvMJBwYaMN2hCme3B5  His dad(Marcus’s dad that is, and who was also a coach at SB Riley)used to travel to IU basketball games with me, and was a huge Bobby Knight fan. He was that way with his son when it came to coaching him with strong discipline…hence why he probably was 91% free throw shooter.  I have no idea how this Bol kid will develop, but he has an excellent mentor in his everyday life now.

Now this is quality input from our contributors!

I agree...the guys who are bringing information to this board are doing the best they can. They aren't just blowing smoke.  Kids change their mind all the time, its not the posters fault.  If it bothers you that much, then don't come here to read about what is happening, especially since you apparently don't believe it anyways.  I am thankful for the guys who give their input and intel into this board.

25 minutes ago, DC2345 said:

Rabby’s sources are telling him that they think Clowney is staying south now fwiw 

@Billingsley99 and @RoadToZion what say you? Things changing?

Michigan officially offered according to his twitter.