IUskim Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 I feel like Gunn will be back. I have a feeling that the freshman class stays minus JHS of course. Not sure what he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 15 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I know the portal is an integral part of today's game. I just honestly hate the outwardly trashing (maybe not the right word) or suggesting certain players can hit the bricks. I know they are getting paid. I realize with that fans feel like they can criticize. They are still kids though. Not really kids anymore because Memphis had a 26 year old playing on their team 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Not really kids anymore because Memphis had a 26 year old playing on their team I get it. Was talking about our kids. As long as they put that uniform on they'll be kids to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Not really kids anymore because Memphis had a 26 year old playing on their team The rule isn’t broken by an exception. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier987 Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, ledies22 said: The rule isn’t broken by an exception. We don't live in a utopia. Players are subject to criticism. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I get it. Was talking about our kids. As long as they put that uniform on they'll be kids to me. If players wants to be payed and treated like pros then they need to take the heat if warranted Edited March 20, 2023 by IU Scott 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 49 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I must have missed his Dad saying anything. I've interacted with him all season and he seems to always know CJ's time will come next year and beyond. Thats great to hear. It was sent to me. In fairness I want to remember it was around the Iowa road game. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, Indykev said: Thats great to hear. It was sent to me. In fairness I want to remember it was around the Iowa road game. Not doubting you or anyone for sure! I clearly missed it but CJ's Dad has always struck me as someone who is well aware his sons turn wasn't going to be this year. Who knows anymore what happens behind closed doors with parents though. They can have an online persona to get followers and act like a fool behind the scenes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 28 minutes ago, Seeking6 said: I know the portal is an integral part of today's game. I just honestly hate the outwardly trashing (maybe not the right word) or suggesting certain players can hit the bricks. I know they are getting paid. I realize with that fans feel like they can criticize. They are still kids though. Race has been here 6 years. Bates has a child. They aren't kids. I get what you are saying, but Times have changed. The NIL, the portal. A reporter on XM radio said you aren't jack unless you've played at 3 schools chasing the dollar. Its the world we now live in. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 10:48 AM, IUFLA said: Best website to keep abreast of portal activity Bump....610 in the portal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 18 minutes ago, Hoosier987 said: We don't live in a utopia. Players are subject to criticism. Our "criticisms" are rarely right though and they are all emotion filled. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, btownqb said: Our "criticisms" are rarely right though and they are all emotion filled. Speak for yourself...... 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) Of the 3 names mentioned so far, Timberlake is the one that I think fits what we need... Ledlum is a sub 30% 3 point shooter, and when I think how Ivy League wings translate to the Big 10, I always think of Seth Towns... And have you seen Jamison Battle play defense? Neither have I... Edited March 20, 2023 by IUFLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 2 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Of the 3 names mentioned so far, Timberlake is the one that I think fits what we need... Ledlum is a sub 30% 3 point shooter, and when I think how Ivy League wings translate to the Big 10, I always think of Seth Towns... And have you seen Jamison Battle play defense? Neither have I... Towns never had a real chance to show what he could do because of injuries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, IU Scott said: Towns never had a real chance to show what he could do because of injuries He played a full season (25 games) at OSU and was never able to crack the starting 5...I know he had some physical issues, but he was never a Big 10 caliber player in the time he had in Columbus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Of the 3 names mentioned so far, Timberlake is the one that I think fits what we need... Ledlum is a sub 30% 3 point shooter, and when I think how Ivy League wings translate to the Big 10, I always think of Seth Towns... And have you seen Jamison Battle play defense? Neither have I... I think he's the one of the 3 that you named that we need the least. We have zero 4s. Ledlum avged 10 boards a game, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 1 minute ago, btownqb said: I think he's the one of the 3 that you named that we need the least. We have zero 4s. Ledlum avged 10 boards a game, as well. But neither Ledlum or Battle are the perfect fit we need at the 4 either. Let's not jump on them just because they ar 4's. Let's look for the 4 that checks all the boxes, not just one or two of them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, 5fouls said: But neither Ledlum or Battle are the perfect fit we need at the 4 either. Let's not jump on them just because they ar 4's. Let's look for the 4 that checks all the boxes, not just one or two of them. Wait.. why wouldnt they be perfect fits? Especially Battle. What/who, what mold is "perfect"? 6'11, athletic, can shoot and handle it? Those guys are in the NBA. Be realistic and build a roster, not acquire talent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, btownqb said: I think he's the one of the 3 that you named that we need the least. We have zero 4s. Ledlum avged 10 boards a game, as well. 8,5...In the Ivy League...Yeah...Think he could replicate that in the Big 10? And no comment on the 3 point %? I keep hearing we need shooters...Out of those 3, Timberlake looks to be not only the one with the highest %, but the one who can manufacture his own shot... Edited March 20, 2023 by IUFLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, IUFLA said: 8,5...In the Ivy League...Yeah...Think he could replicate that in the Big 10? And no comment on the 3 point %? I keep hearing we need shooters...Out of those 3, Timberlake looks to be not only the one with the highest $, but the one who can manufacture his own shot... I'm not worried at all about a 4 man that shot 135 3s and a 29% clip. He'll shoot 32% plus for us with some volume, development/quality of shot. thats very close to what we need... 29% from 3 doesnt scare me at all.. Timberlake also doesn't play a position that we HAVE to have. Its not just about who's better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Miami played a 4 man that was 6'6 195lbs all night 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, btownqb said: I'm not worried at all about a 4 man that shot 135 3s and a 29% clip. He'll shoot 32% plus for us with some volume, development/quality of shot. thats very close to what we need... 29% from 3 doesnt scare me at all.. Timberlake also doesn't play a position that we HAVE to have. Its not just about who's better. A short 4 man at 29%...And that's against Ivy League defenses... Ok... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, IUFLA said: A short 4 man at 29%...And that's against Ivy League defenses... Ok... I dont really care to convince you lol That's not my job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Hey I want Timerberlake.. I'm way more intrigued by the 4 spot, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted March 20, 2023 Report Share Posted March 20, 2023 Just now, btownqb said: I dont really care to convince you lol That's not my job. And that's ok...You know I respect your basketball knowledge...But rather than just grab the new shiny object, I'd rather develop a kid like Banks... Ledlum, and I've watched some full games on him in the past week, just isn't that impressive to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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