Poll: Who Will Lead IU in Scoring in 2023-24?

[IUFLA]

Another way too early pre-season poll  

Edited July 3, 2023 by IUFLA

[5fouls]

I honestly have no idea, but went with Ware.  Would not surprise me if team lead is 11 or 12 ppg.

[IUFLA]

1 hour ago, 5fouls said:

I honestly have no idea, but went with Ware.  Would not surprise me if team lead is 11 or 12 ppg.

I was thinking we won't have the singular productivity we had with Trayce, but between Malik, Ware, and Mgbako we should be able to come close to the combined frontcourt scoring productivity of Trayce, Race, and Miller...They averaged a combined 36 PPG last year...

And Sparks will be an upgrade from Geronimo at least on the offensive end...

Edited July 3, 2023 by IUFLA

[Drroogh]

Not that I don’t think X can be that guy, but I think if he is IU will be in trouble? 

[IUFLA]

43 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

Not that I don’t think X can be that guy, but I think if he is IU will be in trouble? 

I considered X, simply because I think his dribble drive game will be better without the lane being clogged up...But I'd really rather he not take a high volume of 3s...

I chose Malik simply because he averaged 6 ppg in about 15 mpg which I think will easily translate to double figures with extended minutes/touches, and the fact that either Mgbako or Cupps (can't remember which) said in their Hoosier Hysterics interviews that in the scrimmages so far, Reneau has been "dominant" and has been stepping out and hitting 3s...

Malik's only problem will be staying on the floor due to foul problems... 

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[IU Scott]

I chose Reneau 

[5fouls]

Thinking through in more detail on this poll question, I've become concerned about our offense.  Can we shoot the 3?  Can we shoot FTs at an a acceptable rate?

 

[IUFLA]

I was just listening to the Hoosier Hysterics Podcast with CJ Gunn and he said anyone worried about our outside shooting, shouldn't...Said Mgbako could shoot, makes tough shots, and knows how to get to his spots...Also said it was vry apparent that Reneau had been in the gym working on his outside game...And, of course, CJ says he's ready...

Very entertaining, and CJ comes off as a great kid with a boatload of confidence...I like that...

[DWB]

I think it will be a different guy every nite, but over the long haul I'll go with Malik. But just by a hair over probably 2 other guys TBD...

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[Parakeet Jones]

I went with X because he is one of the most known of the choices. If Ware and M2 (M squared, I’m trademarking that) are as good as advertised, it wouldn’t shock me if it was one of them. 

[IUFLA]

M² ™ @Parakeet Jones Esq 😁

[FKIM01]

4 hours ago, 5fouls said:

I honestly have no idea, but went with Ware.  Would not surprise me if team lead is 11 or 12 ppg.

Yeah...really interesting poll.  I could see 4-5 different players having a chance and the averages to be pretty closely bunched.  Don't see a dominant player here and I don't necessarily view that as a bad thing.

[Seeking6]

1 hour ago, IUFLA said:

I was just listening to the Hoosier Hysterics Podcast with CJ Gunn and he said anyone worried about our outside shooting, shouldn't...Said Mgbako could shoot, makes tough shots, and knows how to get to his spots...Also said it was vry apparent that Reneau had been in the gym working on his outside game...And, of course, CJ says he's ready...

Very entertaining, and CJ comes off as a great kid with a boatload of confidence...I like that...

It's a hill I'll die on and will gladly eat my words but CJ Gunn is going to remind people he scored 30+ routinely vs some high level competition his senior year. I expect a huge jump this year.

In terms of poll. I went with Mack....but I could see us having honestly 5-6 guys averaging around 11-12. 

[Parakeet Jones]

1 hour ago, IUFLA said:

M² ™ @Parakeet Jones Esq 😁

Love it. I couldn’t figure out the exponent on my phone. 

[IUFLA]

Just now, Parakeet Jones said:

Love it. I couldn’t figure out the exponent on my phone. 

If it's an android and using the Gboard keyboard, just hold down on the number and a little submenu with exponents⁷ pops up...

Iphone? I have no idea... Probably have to go through iTunes 😁

[Coach Robby]

I think we’ll have 5-7 guys average 5-13 points per game. The occasional 18-22 here and there 

[landrus13]

I went with Reneau, I think he's gonna have a major breakout season.

[Parakeet Jones]

2 hours ago, IUFLA said:

If it's an android and using the Gboard keyboard, just hold down on the number and a little submenu with exponents⁷ pops up...

Iphone? I have no idea... Probably have to go through iTunes 😁

I have an iPhone, but thanks for the info anyway. 

[Hoosierfan1901]

Tough one, but I went with Reneau, strong feeling there will be a somewhat balance scoring this year 

[Reacher]

I picked X because he will have the ball in his hands the most. As an upperclassmen, he will take the shots when time is winding down. He'll also get some free throws late when we are leading and teams need to foul. 

[FKIM01]

Looks like I'm the lone castaway on Galloway Island...

[bluegrassIU]

Going with Mbako just because I think he can score in more ways than the rest. All 3 levels. 

[Steubenhoosier]

I went with Ware. He wasn’t a 5-star for nothing. He supposedly can hit the 3 and I think he has something to prove coming off last season.

Plus, he’s named after Superman!😛

[KoB2011]

12 hours ago, IUFLA said:

And Sparks will be an upgrade from Geronimo at least on the offensive end...

It's borderline impossible to be worse on defense, so sounds like an upgrade on both ends. 

[KoB2011]

9 hours ago, Seeking6 said:

will gladly eat my words

Hope you don't eat your words about CJ, hope it's me. I just don't see it with him but would be thrilled to be wrong and see him as a reliable scorer for us. I do love his confidence on the court.