13th&Jackson Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 There are currently 13 uncommitted SF, SG & CGs in the top 100 of the portal. 6 aren't 100% projected somewhere. The highest ranked is Cleveland at 21. I'm not aware if IU has been mentioned as reaching out to any of the others. In addition to landing a couple of top 100 wings, it would be great if we could steal a Funk or Boum caliber player (who weren't ranked in the top 100) with the 3rd scholly. Just never know, though. Tanner Holden seemed like a can't miss for OSU and he was a non-factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: There are currently 13 uncommitted SF, SG & CGs in the top 100 of the portal. 6 aren't 100% projected somewhere. The highest ranked is Cleveland at 21. I'm not aware if IU has been mentioned as reaching out to any of the others. In addition to landing a couple of top 100 wings, it would be great if we could steal a Funk or Boum caliber player (who weren't ranked in the top 100) with the 3rd scholly. Just never know, though. Tanner Holden seemed like a can't miss for OSU and he was a non-factor. Doubt you're getting someone as good as Funk with the last schollie, I don't know how many mins we would be selling... but someone with that skill set OR another backup PG would definitely be my preference.... along with a wing of starter caliber and probably another 6'6+ guy that can defend a 4. I mean, those two dudes started on NCAAT teams. Transfer, Transfer, XJ, TG, Newton, Gunn, Leal, and Cupps is a lot of dudes 1-3, though. Transfer, Ware, Banks (3/4), Reneau, and Sparks to go along with that... nevermind, that could work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 5fouls Posted April 21, 2023 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: There are currently 13 uncommitted SF, SG & CGs in the top 100 of the portal. 6 aren't 100% projected somewhere. The highest ranked is Cleveland at 21. I'm not aware if IU has been mentioned as reaching out to any of the others. In addition to landing a couple of top 100 wings, it would be great if we could steal a Funk or Boum caliber player (who weren't ranked in the top 100) with the 3rd scholly. Just never know, though. Tanner Holden seemed like a can't miss for OSU and he was a non-factor. IU needs to throw the rankings away. Look at each player individually. If the coaches feel the #112th ranked player is a better fit with the IU roster than the 37th ranked player, don't let the rankings influence their decision. IU needs shooters, and that is intentionally plural. Going into next season with multiple options available for that role, regardless of ranking, is better than going in with no options at all. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, 5fouls said: IU needs to throw the rankings away. Look at each player individually. If the coaches feel the #112th ranked player is a better fit with the IU roster than the 37th ranked player, don't let the rankings influence their decision. IU needs shooters, and that is intentionally plural. Going into next season with multiple options available for that role, regardless of ranking, is better than going in with no options at all. 100%--- we need one more guy, though, that's more than just a shooter-- has to be able to break his dude down off the dribble, as well. We can add a Kopp, one of them, but the other wing/1-3 that we add has to have some wiggle to his game. 100% though.. these portal rankings are not relevant. I couldn't believe when I opened 24/7s up and Ware was still their 2nd ranked guy. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madison22 Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 I booked this, then took it to my bank as instructed. They were unimpressed. 1 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 8 minutes ago, 5fouls said: IU needs to throw the rankings away. Look at each player individually. If the coaches feel the #112th ranked player is a better fit with the IU roster than the 37th ranked player, don't let the rankings influence their decision. IU needs shooters, and that is intentionally plural. Going into next season with multiple options available for that role, regardless of ranking, is better than going in with no options at all. Agree. So much is player evaluation and fit. How do you land a Funk (17ppg at Bucknell) or Boum (20ppg at UTEP) and avoid a Holden (20 ppg at Wright St)? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerball Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Madison22 said: I booked this, then took it to my bank as instructed. They were unimpressed. Checks bounce from time to time. Glad you saved that to earn your win. Congrats. Left you your trophy on your post. Edited April 21, 2023 by Beamerball 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 30 minutes ago, btownqb said: MAYBE as your 3rd schollie with the three we have left... ?? Example-- Cleveland, DeLoach, and Fredrick lets just say... I would be fine with that as a trio to add at the end. With the understanding he's playing behind multiple people. Not sure what terms Cleveland left FSU on, but I was hoping maybe Woodson has some type of relationship with Leonard Hamilton from their NBA days that could help there. Total conjecture there on my part, just something I was thinking. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyhoosier29 Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 CMW has time to upgrade our shooting/wing positions. He deserves and has earned the benefit of the doubt. If it is not addressed, or addressed with underwhelming results, then I think it’s fair to be frustrated with him. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Madison22 said: I booked this, then took it to my bank as instructed. They were unimpressed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 Holden couldn't shoot Kid was 6'6 185lbs-- and shoots one three a game. That's a tough body physique, skill set to be successful in the B1G. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Initial79 Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, 5fouls said: IU needs to throw the rankings away. Look at each player individually. If the coaches feel the #112th ranked player is a better fit with the IU roster than the 37th ranked player, don't let the rankings influence their decision. IU needs shooters, and that is intentionally plural. Going into next season with multiple options available for that role, regardless of ranking, is better than going in with no options at all. And there are hundreds of guys to fill that role in the portal. There will still be hundreds without a home in late May/June. You can get shooters pretty easy. Seems very clear to me the staff is only going after what they feel are the best guys. They are not willing to just take a guy and they know they can get guys like that down the road if they truly strike out. This is what many wanted for years. Up the talent level to compete outside Big. Woody said we had to “clearly get better personnel”In order to do that, you have to be willing to miss on a lot of them. We are not a top destination anymore. They are starting to come slowly with Woody. Hopefully more fans will see this and calm it a little. Heck, seeing people here and Twitter say “go after C.J.” …. Really? Leal can shoot and move better than that guy. The staff won’t even play him. They want tall, quick, athletes who can shoot and defend. They are there but take time. I also think they are talking a lot of back channels and trying to get other guys into portal. Really believe that. It is also why less names are coming up. Can’t talk about those. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, BGleas said: Not sure what terms Cleveland left FSU on, but I was hoping maybe Woodson has some type of relationship with Leonard Hamilton from their NBA days that could help there. Total conjecture there on my part, just something I was thinking. It kinda crossed my mind that Hamilton and Woody are a lot alike...Older coaches with no nonsense attitudes who hold you accountable... And that maybe that's what prompted Cleveland into the portal...Just a thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13th&Jackson Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 minutes ago, btownqb said: Holden couldn't shoot Kid was 6'6 185lbs-- and shoots one three a game. That's a tough body physique, skill set to be successful in the B1G. IDK. He's a career 53% shooter, 36% from 3 and 80% on FTs. Also averaged nearly 7 rpg at WSU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 7 minutes ago, Beamerball said: Checks bounce from time to time. Glad you saved that to earn your win. Congrats. Left you your trophy on your post. Aw, come on man...Even you gotta admit that it was pretty funny...I understand you guys miss sometimes, and that the information changes... I do appreciate the intel though... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FKIM01 Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 42 minutes ago, BGleas said: And has gotten progressively worse every season of his college career. It's that magic John Calipari development program..."quickest way to those NBA millions!!!" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kdug Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 3 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: IDK. He's a career 53% shooter, 36% from 3 and 80% on FTs. Also averaged nearly 7 rpg at WSU His 3P% was boosted by his freshman year, he shot a mediocre percentage on less than 1.5 attempts per game his sophmore/junior years. 3 point shooting wasn't an area of strength. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 6 minutes ago, 13th&Jackson said: IDK. He's a career 53% shooter, 36% from 3 and 80% on FTs. Also averaged nearly 7 rpg at WSU Not all shooting percentages are the same. He is NOT a 36% 3pt shooter. I'm going to assume he has taken 135 WIDE open 3s at the division 1 level and is only able to hit 36% of them, which is not good. Doubt teams guard him out there. You asked why the first two "worked" and why that one didn't. He can't shoot and weighs 185lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 minute ago, btownqb said: Not all shooting percentages are the same. He is NOT a 36% 3pt shooter. I'm going to assume he has taken 135 WIDE open 3s at the division 1 level and is only able to hit 36% of them, which is not good. Doubt teams guard him out there. You asked why the first two "worked" and why that one didn't. He can't shoot and weighs 185lbs. And you have to subtract 1 for the Rutgers debacle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerball Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 21 minutes ago, IUFLA said: Aw, come on man...Even you gotta admit that it was pretty funny...I understand you guys miss sometimes, and that the information changes... I do appreciate the intel though... Oh no doubt. I was just having some fun poking back. In my line of work, thick skin comes as a requirement. No harm in any of it. I did laugh a little 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 2 hours ago, kycarter88 said: Oh, i was just seeing it was made on 4/20 from the peegs.com guy for a SG to oregon. I know Knecht was CB'd to oregon last week, but the development of that new CB made me think something else may be going on behind the scenes with Knecht. Maybe just me being hopeful and looking too much into it. I know Knecht isn't a SG, but he's playing a similar style to me it seems like. Maybe all of IUs coaching staff needs to put on a full court presence, like the Vols coaching staff did with Ledlum in flipping his decision, just sayin'....... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud2BAHoosier Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: He is always injured Does he wear a Yankees jersey????? 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdhoosier Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 5 minutes ago, Proud2BAHoosier said: Maybe all of IUs coaching staff needs to put on a full court presence, like the Vols coaching staff did with Ledlum in flipping his decision, just sayin'....... something like this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 We need shooters. I said it before....Abmas and Girard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluegrassIU Posted April 21, 2023 Report Share Posted April 21, 2023 1 minute ago, Steubenhoosier said: We need shooters. I said it before....Abmas and Girard I would be pretty surprised if Abmas leaves the state of Texas. Girard? Isn't he more of a high volume, low efficiency guy? Or am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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