BobSaccamanno Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 (edited) This year we landed a big catch in Ware and he’s been great. But he was an obvious talent. What I’m more curious about are mid-major types who have come up and absolutely thrived. Yes, we looked at Knecht and reportedly RayJ Dennis. But look at the great pieces that the competition got such as Marcus Domask, Ace Baldwin, Brice Williams, Rienk Mast, Lance Jones, or Max Klesmit. It’s been proven that productive players from lower levels can come up here and thrive (hoping we see that with IU Football under CCC). For those of you who watch other teams play, can you please identify potential transfer possibilities as you watch down the stretch? I will throw a few names out: Ryan Conwell, Indiana State, 15 ppg, 5 reb, 39% from 3 at 6’4, 195 from Pike High Jalen Blackmon, Stetson, 6’3 180, 20 ppg, 39% from 3, 90% free throws, from Marion Isiah Swope, Indiana State, tiny at 5’10 but electric at 18 ppg, over 40% from 3; far more dynamic than anyone we have had in awhile, from Newburgh Edited February 5 by BobSaccamanno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilleHoosier Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 I've watched several Indiana State games and probably their entire starting 5 could probably move up to power 5, but Conwell and Swope standout as guys would could possibly start at that level and make and impact. Avila is a very skilled big and kind of reminds me of Cameron Krutwig from Loyola a few years ago, but with a 3 point shot. They also have a Jayson Kent, a 6'8" wing? (listed as a guard) that rebounds the heck out of the ball and can step out and hit threes. He had a 20 rebound game recently. I watched their game against Bradley who has Conner Hickman from Bloomington. 6'3" 200 junior averaging around 15ppg 3rpg 3apg and shooting 40% from three on 6 attempts. Hickman may be someone to watch. I've not seen any other of his games to see if he could guard anyone at the power 5 level, but he can shoot the ball. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Hoosier Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Maybe we could get this guy in the portal 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 5 hours ago, 02Hoosier said: Maybe we could get this guy in the portal please. please. PLEASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Swope was 5'10 170 coming out of HS. Signed to play at USI.. didn't have a 247 profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 9 hours ago, EvilleHoosier said: I've watched several Indiana State games and probably their entire starting 5 could probably move up to power 5, but Conwell and Swope standout as guys would could possibly start at that level and make and impact. Avila is a very skilled big and kind of reminds me of Cameron Krutwig from Loyola a few years ago, but with a 3 point shot. They also have a Jayson Kent, a 6'8" wing? (listed as a guard) that rebounds the heck out of the ball and can step out and hit threes. He had a 20 rebound game recently. I watched their game against Bradley who has Conner Hickman from Bloomington. 6'3" 200 junior averaging around 15ppg 3rpg 3apg and shooting 40% from three on 6 attempts. Hickman may be someone to watch. I've not seen any other of his games to see if he could guard anyone at the power 5 level, but he can shoot the ball. IMO Hickman is a better defender than he is shooter. Sneaky good athlete. I think Bloomington South wins a state title in 2021 if CH isn't out with shoulder surgery. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 8 hours ago, 02Hoosier said: Maybe we could get this guy in the portal Lets not do that here. This thread is about the transfer portal and not coaching. Plenty of places you can grumble about that. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Yes, let's please keep this thread on topic. There are enough places to talk about the coaching situation. Let's keep this topic to 2024 potential transfer targets. Thanks - BGleas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 11 hours ago, BobSaccamanno said: For those of you who watch other teams play, can you please identify potential transfer possibilities as you watch down the stretch? I only watch Indiana games, but I was at the Fieldhouse for the Harvard game and watched Malik Mack tear us up. I'd approve if he decided "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em": 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Jalen Jackson. Purdue-Fort Wayne. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jalen-jackson-4.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parakeet Jones Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 14 minutes ago, Maedhros said: I only watch Indiana games, but I was at the Fieldhouse for the Harvard game and watched Malik Mack tear us up. I'd approve if he decided "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em": I said in the game thread for that game that Woody should have made him an NIL offer for next year in the portal in the handshake line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 37 minutes ago, Maedhros said: I only watch Indiana games, but I was at the Fieldhouse for the Harvard game and watched Malik Mack tear us up. I'd approve if he decided "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em": To me, it's 2 birds in the hand versus 2 in the bush Do I want to get a Harvard education (which is still worth quite a bit in the long term) and pretty much a guarantee that I'm going to start and be the focal point of the offense for 3 more years? Or do I trade that for NIL money but having to go against stiffer competition with no guarantees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Hoosier Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 53 minutes ago, Maedhros said: Lets not do that here. This thread is about the transfer portal and not coaching. Plenty of places you can grumble about that. My post was only a joke... not to be taken seriously. And far from grumbling lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUJoe Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 1 hour ago, rico said: Jalen Jackson. Purdue-Fort Wayne. https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jalen-jackson-4.html Have watched him play a few times this year in person. He can certainly shoot it and finish at the rim against Horizon League competition. Defense is questionable at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 (edited) So with current rules. A 2nd transfer has to sit out a year or what? Edited February 5 by NotIThatLives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGleas Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 13 minutes ago, NotIThatLives said: So with current rules. A 2nd transfer has to sit out a year or what? Wait, the NCAA has 'current rules'? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Just now, BGleas said: Wait, the NCAA has 'current rules'? The heck with it. Let the tampering begin. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maedhros Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Over at Torvik, you can filter player rankings for, among other things, FR/SO in mid major conferences. Not a bad starting point: https://barttorvik.com/playerstat.php?link=y&yvalue=FrSo&cvalue=Mid&year=2024&minmin=0&start=20231101&end=20240501 You can also filter by role, though not by backcourt generally. Malik Mack jumps to the top of the list for the pure PG role. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 (edited) @BobSaccamanno great thread... and I didn't mean to take away your like of Swope, at all, by pointing out that NO ONE wanted that kid coming out of HS. Went to D2 (at the time) USI. Throw the rankings out the door, certainly the HS ones, and find kids who can play modern, faster, and are productive. Find players that complement each other. Edited February 5 by btownqb 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted February 5 Author Report Share Posted February 5 (edited) 2 minutes ago, btownqb said: @BobSaccamanno great thread... and I didn't mean to take away your like of Swope, at all, by pointing out that NO ONE wanted that kid coming out of HS. Went to D2 (at the time) USI. Throw the rankings out the door, certainly the HS ones, and find kids who can play modern, faster, and are productive. Yeah, thanks, I knew what you meant, so no worries at all. The size on one hand can be a problem on D on paper. I haven't seen his defense, so can't comment. But, a lot of times those small guys are quick and are really, really hard to drive on. Stop the ball and penetration. We need shooting but just as much we need perimeter D, IMO. Edited February 5 by BobSaccamanno 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btownqb Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 2 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Yeah, thanks, I knew what you meant, so no worries at all. The size on one hand can be a problem on D on paper. I haven't seen his defense, so can't comment. But, a lot of times those small guys are quick and are really, really hard to drive on. Stop the ball and penetration. We need shooting but just as much we need perimeter D, IMO. Zakai Zeigler says hi! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Hoosier Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 Using the tool @Maedhros mentioned, I found a couple mid major guys that can really shoot from deep based on stats. Koby Brea from Dayton and Erik Reynolds II from St. Joe's are two guys that stood out. Brea doesn't start but gets starter minutes (27 mpg)... could be a good bench piece behind Gallo? He's in his fourth season currently but he is listed as a Jr These two play head-to-head tomorrow night at 8 on CBSSN if anyone wants to watch. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier4Life53 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 (edited) 4 hours ago, 02Hoosier said: My post was only a joke... not to be taken seriously. And far from grumbling lol For what’s it’s worth, I thought it was funny. Everybody needs to lighten up….the season’s disaster, but certainly not the end of the world. 😀 Edited February 5 by Hoosier4Life53 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
02Hoosier Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 3 minutes ago, Hoosier4Life53 said: For what’s it’s worth, I thought it was funny. 😄 Can't please everyone but at least someone appreciated it haha. We better get back on topic now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.