DC2345 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 IU's had kid's that've been "verbal commits" on visits that didn't end up officially committing to IU. Sometimes kids say things that make coaches think they will come to their school and then they don't. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Just now, iuswingman said: Yea, I don't get the visited IU out of respect thing.Ā That would have made more sense with Louisville.Ā He had no prior connections to the IU staff that I am aware of. 100%.Ā If true, why wait 72 hours after canceling the UL visit to say Kansas if he was a silent commit all along?Ā Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said: Yea, he has seems dead set on it, also said he took the IU visit out of respectĀ Then why wait a week to announceĀ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: Then why wait a week to announceĀ š¤·āāļøš¤·āāļøš¤·āāļøš¤·āāļø Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier987 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, SawatchHoosier said: Cuban only follows 663 accounts. Hugely significant!Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 37 minutes ago, IndyResident16 said: If he was in love with IU he would have committed on the spot. I just don't understand thinking because he wasn't impulsive he isn't coming. Nothing about this recruitment seems anything other than calculated. It's going to come down to relationships and how they weigh the slight pros and cons of each school. They're being very thoughtful from everything we can tell.Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuswingman Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Just now, Hoosier987 said: Hugely significant!Ā He's just trollin jayhawk fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierfan1901 Posted May 12, 2023 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 We all he duked out IU and KU to go to USI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 34 minutes ago, kycarter88 said: Somebody bring some positive vibes!!! I'm tired of reading well thought-out, reasonable takes on this!Ā Get my hopes way too high!Ā My great aunt Bonnie went to school with his 3rd grade teacher's grandma. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Come on Cuban, just give MM your back account info 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUskim Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, DC2345 said: IU's had kid's that've been "verbal commits" on visits that didn't end up officially committing to IU. Sometimes kids say things that make coaches think they will come to their school and then they don't. Iām sure we could go back through our old recruiting threads and find an example of this happening.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwtaylor1055 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, IU Scott said: Come on Cuban, just give MM your back account info $500K might sway his decision if he is a Kansas lean? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 1 minute ago, IUskim said: Iām sure we could go back through our old recruiting threads and find an example of this happening.Ā It's 100% happened just within the last couple recruiting cycles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 Does Mac like sunflowers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUAlumn09 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 29 minutes ago, DC2345 said: So now Mark Cuban has joined in on following Mgbako. Tracking Instagram follows is just weird lolĀ I'm becoming more and more convinced that all of the Social Media follows by IU staff and alumni are moves of desperation. I would love nothing more to be wrong about this, but my gut says otherwise. 1 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 (edited) 5 minutes ago, KoB2011 said: I just don't understand thinking because he wasn't impulsive he isn't coming. Nothing about this recruitment seems anything other than calculated. It's going to come down to relationships and how they weigh the slight pros and cons of each school. They're being very thoughtful from everything we can tell.Ā OK then... Respect and admiration? Or a creepy guy playing pocket pool with his arm around your shoulder?Ā š®Ā Edited May 12, 2023 by IUFLA 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerball Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 On Twitter, Clif only follows 195 accounts. Mostly IU related staff, former staff, players, former players (even if they transferred out), and a bunch of random training/NFL type things. Only follows two uncommitted/unsigned HS players..... Asa Newell and Mgbako 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJack Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 57 minutes ago, IowaHoosierFan said: My guess is Kansas.Ā And the only reason over NIL and Playing time is Kansas is more likely to make the final 4 or win a national championship.Ā Based on the last say 20 years.Ā Other than that, we have a great coaching staff, decent facilities and top of the line NIL. If IU is equal or better in the NIL game they'll get him.Ā The end game is to be a lottery pick $$$$ not get to a Final 4 to appease a fanbase.Ā He'll be featured in IU's offense and he'll get more shots and playing time.Ā TJD and JHS being first rounders is a big deal.Ā 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 3 minutes ago, IUAlumn09 said: I'm becoming more and more convinced that all of the Social Media follows by IU staff and alumni are moves of desperation. I would love nothing more to be wrong about this, but my gut says otherwise. Probably the Mexican you ate last nightĀ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 I think it's IU, but I won't be shocked either way. The case for Kansas is basically the case for Duke, which he recommitted from. I understand there is a little more logjam at Duke, but the best path to minutes at Kansas is playing the 4 as they are very heavy with off guards that will take up some minutes at the 3. I get what ya'll are saying about winning at Kansas, but I don't know how much that plays into things for an 18 year old that has seen a pretty quick rise from IU with Woodson, and when he was a little boy watching basketball he watched Mike Woodson with some pretty good Knicks teams led by Carmelo, who was followed recently by his mom (and Carmelo's kid is also a recruit we are targeting now). IF MM is a Knicks fan, which is very possible with where he is from, Woodson would be a much bigger draw than Self in terms of coaches. I think the likelyhood of winning big next season is pretty even between the two if you add MM to our roster - I'm just not sure how much he raises their ceiling. So he can take on what may be a secondary role at KU on a top 10 team, or a primary/go-to role at IU on what could be a top 10 team.Ā 60/40 IU, IMO.Ā 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier987 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, IUAlumn09 said: I'm becoming more and more convinced that all of the Social Media follows by IU staff and alumni are moves of desperation. I would love nothing more to be wrong about this, but my gut says otherwise. Donāt be convinced. Staff is not like that to follow out of desperation. Itās much more likely the latter. Theyāre feeling confident. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 4 minutes ago, IUFLA said: OK then... Respect and admiration? Or a creepy guy playing pocket pool with his arm around your shoulder?Ā š®Ā Totally hear you and tend to agree. Woodson coached some pretty good Carmelo Anthony Knicks teams when MM was probably just becoming a basketball fan in that part of the country, right?Ā 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kycarter88 Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 if i predict IU, and its IU, do i become a certified insider? IU LOCK! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 How crazy is it that a bunch of adult people are obsessing over a decision by an 18 year old kid. I guess that is what makes college sports so greatĀ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierdave Posted May 12, 2023 Report Share Posted May 12, 2023 My gut says Kansas unless the staff was able to sell him on the idea of being a primary or secondary option and leaving doubt that Kansas would give him such a large role. Originally committing to Duke to me means that being part of a big brand and a team that could win a national title is important. Also probably have more NIL $ to offer.Ā I hope Iām wrong but weāve rarely won recruitments like this and have yet to see any of these people flip their predictions.Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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