IU Scott Posted July 27, 2023 Report Share Posted July 27, 2023 https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/mailbag-flory-bidunga-cincinnati-jalil-bethea-indiana 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 Thought this was interesting... On Liam McNeeley.. "The 6’7 wing and top-10 overall prospect has six teams involved, with Indiana viewed as a major contender. How that works after landing Mackenzie Mgbako will be interesting but look out for Alabama, Kansas, and Texas in this recruitment." On Asa Newell... "Indiana is definitely a team to watch, though its frontcourt situation has to be worked out. Five-star freshman Mackenzie Mgbako is a combo forward, while the projected starting frontcourt is Malik Reneau and Kel’el Ware, two sophomores that are former five-star recruits themselves. So unless 1 or 2 are guaranteed to depart, it’d be too crowded a situation for Newell." On Derik Queen... " A case could be made that I shouldn’t even have Queen listed among recruitments to watch since it could already be over. Maryland, which has been after the big man for a long time, is viewed as a heavy favorite to land the top-10 overall prospect. Other programs that could also get into the mix are Indiana, Houston, and LSU, as well as another local program in Georgetown." On Boogie Fland... " Recruiting battle: Alabama vs Kentucky vs UConn vs Maryland vs St. John’s vs UNC vs Michigan The clear team that stands out is St. John’s" IU is not even mentioned... A lot of this is contrary to what we've been hearing... I trust our insiders and sources more than I do this guy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 2 hours ago, IUFLA said: Thought this was interesting... On Liam McNeeley.. "The 6’7 wing and top-10 overall prospect has six teams involved, with Indiana viewed as a major contender. How that works after landing Mackenzie Mgbako will be interesting but look out for Alabama, Kansas, and Texas in this recruitment." On Asa Newell... "Indiana is definitely a team to watch, though its frontcourt situation has to be worked out. Five-star freshman Mackenzie Mgbako is a combo forward, while the projected starting frontcourt is Malik Reneau and Kel’el Ware, two sophomores that are former five-star recruits themselves. So unless 1 or 2 are guaranteed to depart, it’d be too crowded a situation for Newell." On Derik Queen... " A case could be made that I shouldn’t even have Queen listed among recruitments to watch since it could already be over. Maryland, which has been after the big man for a long time, is viewed as a heavy favorite to land the top-10 overall prospect. Other programs that could also get into the mix are Indiana, Houston, and LSU, as well as another local program in Georgetown." On Boogie Fland... " Recruiting battle: Alabama vs Kentucky vs UConn vs Maryland vs St. John’s vs UNC vs Michigan The clear team that stands out is St. John’s" IU is not even mentioned... A lot of this is contrary to what we've been hearing... I trust our insiders and sources more than I do this guy... Yeah, I'd have to think IU is definitely in the mx for Boogie. Sounds like it's all guesswork as usual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted July 29, 2023 Report Share Posted July 29, 2023 I’ll be happy we land one of these kids. I’m not 100% sure we lead on any of them. Recruiting is a numbers game…not just how many offers but how many kids are already ahead of them on the roster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDB Posted August 10, 2023 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2023 IU mentioned. https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/i-ve-got-five-on-it-programs-set-to-make-noise-on-the-recruiting-trail 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUProfessor Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Let's get McNeeley, Queen, Fland, and Mustaf. That would work. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Cooper Flagg is officially reclassifying to '24. I really wanted him. Had some ties to the program, but doesnt sound like there is much there currently. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 10 minutes ago, ledies22 said: Cooper Flagg is officially reclassifying to '24. I really wanted him. Had some ties to the program, but doesnt sound like there is much there currently. 99.999999999% it will be Duke 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 Also I heard on the radio that Bidunga is going to announce his commitment tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledies22 Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 minutes ago, IU Scott said: 99.999999999% it will be Duke yah, the signs pointed if he did reclass it would be more than likely the BLUEballDevils 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, ledies22 said: yah, the signs pointed if he did reclass it would be more than likely the BLUEballDevils He just visited Duke a week a ago and now announces this and it isn't a coincidence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 So clearly there’s positive news coming out today with Liam, Queen, and Boogie. Even Coach SS tweeting about it lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 8 minutes ago, Hoosierdave said: So clearly there’s positive news coming out today with Liam, Queen, and Boogie. Even Coach SS tweeting about it lol. It’s being a bit exaggerated. Peegs has had good things to say the last two weeks on his ILTR and basically people are running with it. Cam Scott going to TX helps a lot though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, Andrew said: It’s being a bit exaggerated. Peegs has had good things to say the last two weeks on his ILTR and basically people are running with it. Cam Scott going to TX helps a lot though. Thanks! I figured it wasn’t a commitment or anything drastic. Mind elaborating on why that helps with Liam. I thought Scott was a SG and Liam is a SF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 11, 2023 Report Share Posted August 11, 2023 21 minutes ago, Hoosierdave said: Thanks! I figured it wasn’t a commitment or anything drastic. Mind elaborating on why that helps with Liam. I thought Scott was a SG and Liam is a SF? He didnt go in much depth but he basically said it doesn’t hurt iu at all that cam Scott committed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 Bidunga to Auburn? "Once considered all but a lock to commit to Duke, the recruitment process for Congo native who attends Kokomo High School has reportedly changed drastically. Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have seemingly dropped out of the race for Bidunga, and he now favors the Auburn Tigers" 🤔 3 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jv1972iu Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Bidunga to Auburn? "Once considered all but a lock to commit to Duke, the recruitment process for Congo native who attends Kokomo High School has reportedly changed drastically. Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have seemingly dropped out of the race for Bidunga, and he now favors the Auburn Tigers" 🤔 What's up with this recruitment?? SMH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 minutes ago, jv1972iu said: What's up with this recruitment?? SMH. I don't know, and this is purely speculation, but... The last 3 in the race were all a little shady pre NIL... And I wouldn't be surprised if they bend the rules on NIL now. I think it boiled down to a bidding war. I know a lot of people, particularly whiney Kansas fans (and the Bidunga article I linked was from a Kansas "insider" <snicker>), thought Mgbako's recruitment boiled down to money, but subsequent articles about his mother reaching out to Coach Woodson says there was at least another component to it. Mike Woodson said these words back in May of 2022 “The NIL is there to pay players money, and if they can negotiate their money, I’m happy for them,” Woodson said. “But you come to college to get an education and play basketball. That to me is first and foremost, and if you think any other way, I don’t want you on our ball club. You can go somewhere else and do your thing.” Maybe an example of this here? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Bidunga to Auburn? "Once considered all but a lock to commit to Duke, the recruitment process for Congo native who attends Kokomo High School has reportedly changed drastically. Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have seemingly dropped out of the race for Bidunga, and he now favors the Auburn Tigers" 🤔 I think Pearl was at the state championship game and I thought, no chance here fat guy. I just hope for the kids sake he actually develops and makes it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, IUFLA said: Bidunga to Auburn? "Once considered all but a lock to commit to Duke, the recruitment process for Congo native who attends Kokomo High School has reportedly changed drastically. Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils have seemingly dropped out of the race for Bidunga, and he now favors the Auburn Tigers" 🤔 Hopefully for the kids sake the adults around him finally get out of the way and he has a chance to just play. From what some have shared on here from the beginning this was an odd recruitment all the way around. Good luck to him. We'll be just fine with our class once it all starts. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted August 12, 2023 Report Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: I think Pearl was at the state championship game and I thought, no chance here fat guy. I just hope for the kids sake he actually develops and makes it. I think he would be a better fit at Auburn than most places. They run a frenetic offense that is very guard dominant. He would have a lot of rim runs and scoring opportunities at point blank range. Fits SEC style of play as well (focus more on athleticism). Pearl has his issues but he is a good coach. Doesn’t hurt Auburn is willing to pay to play as well. I’m sure they will arrange a good package for the kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted August 15, 2023 Report Share Posted August 15, 2023 51 minutes ago, CoachSS said: For clarity, I don't read Peegs and I'm not running with anything I don't hear from people that are part of the recruitments. Cheers. Good to hear from you Coach, hope to see you post more! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted August 16, 2023 Report Share Posted August 16, 2023 3 hours ago, CoachSS said: For clarity, I don't read Peegs and I'm not running with anything I don't hear from people that are part of the recruitments. Cheers. I wasnt commenting about you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay edwards brother Posted August 19, 2023 Report Share Posted August 19, 2023 Here's my dream class--McNeeley, Queen, Fland and Annor Boateng. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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