EasyEJay Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 On 3/1/2023 at 9:38 AM, EasyEJay said: Many times this year where I’ve thought man , where would IU be if Xavier Johnson was healthy? Last night was one of them may have limited Perkins . Biggest issue lastnight was IU just flat didn’t have a wing athletic enough or a guard big enough to guard Murray . There was a lot on the line for IU to come out that flat , not that I’m surprised they got beat just played that horrible. Should be the last time the national media falls in love with them consistent guard play gets you deep in March and the only Big Team that has anything close to that IMO is Maryland with Jamir Young . Audgie and Bouie are close for NW but got exposed vs Maryland . Honestly won’t be surprised if not a single Big Ten team makes it past the Sweet 16 . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Bates and Duncomb in the portal so Easy is 2/2 right now . Like I said I expect Geronimo to go as well . also IU adds native Hoosier and Ball State transfer Payton Sparks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 3/3 ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted March 30 Author Share Posted March 30 Thinkin someone should buy a lottery ticket at this point. 😂 Not surprised by the guys leaving. Nice pickup with Sparks. I saw this story, and a friend had said that IU was one of those programs. I hope that is not the case though. https://sports.yahoo.com/fau-coach-dusty-may-middle-111112775.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Post Sparks commitment, IU has taken some major swings on top portal talent and whiffed. Seemed as though Love from UNC was set to be down to IU and Mizzou post zoom meeting IU falls off in favor of UM. Timberlake has never materialized anything post zoom/in home visit. All early reports seemed to indicate that Jamison Battle from Minn was an almost lock for IU and now things have shifted towards him going to Ohio State. Zoom meeting with Shedrick and Knecht seem to be as far as things will progressed right now. However a big week on campus as the dead period ends with 2 guys 7'0 center and former McDonalds AA Ware and Harvard Transfer Ledlum (18.8ppg) will both be on campus for official visits. With 4 open scholarships and a long way to go its important to stay patient but IU definitely has major holes to fill and has to fill them 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 23 hours ago, EasyEJay said: Post Sparks commitment, IU has taken some major swings on top portal talent and whiffed. Seemed as though Love from UNC was set to be down to IU and Mizzou post zoom meeting IU falls off in favor of UM. Timberlake has never materialized anything post zoom/in home visit. All early reports seemed to indicate that Jamison Battle from Minn was an almost lock for IU and now things have shifted towards him going to Ohio State. Zoom meeting with Shedrick and Knecht seem to be as far as things will progressed right now. However a big week on campus as the dead period ends with 2 guys 7'0 center and former McDonalds AA Ware and Harvard Transfer Ledlum (18.8ppg) will both be on campus for official visits. With 4 open scholarships and a long way to go its important to stay patient but IU definitely has major holes to fill and has to fill them Indication from a frantic IUBB Twitter is both visits went really well and could get commitments as early as today ? ........... We shall see, also Knecht had an in home that went very well . If Woodson and company could pull all three that is a drastic change in the dynamic of the roster moving forward . We will see how everything meshes together BUT a much needed talent has possibly been added * fingers crossed . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Sealed the deal https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Transfer-portal-recruiting-news-Indiana-lands-Oregon-7-foot-freshman-Kelel-Ware-a-5-star-prospect-out-of-high-school-208033917/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Big time get that probably seals up the front court Sparks , Reneau , and Ware. Ledlum from Harvard seems to be a done deal just waiting to announce (knock on wood) . leaves IU to focus on Knecht and/or other back court pieces . I would love for them to make a strong run at El Ellis from U of L if he doesn’t stay in the draft . Really solid combo guard who would look nice in a Mike Woodson offensive . solid job so far of Woodson and the IU staff hopefully they can get the new pieces to gel nicely over the summer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Well it seems that transfer portal mania has come to a dead stop for IU basketball. Many seemed to think that the commitment of Kel'el Ware was going to start a domino effect of inbound transfers for the Hoosiers that has yet to materialize based on vague by grad assistants and analytics of targets social media follows........... 🙄 While IU still seems to be in the lead for Harvard Transfer Ledlum , but IU has yet to get traction with any other recruits. Wild rumor that Purdue commit instate Brownsburg player Kanon Cathchings was prepared to announce his de-commitment from PU and flip to IU, while it is intriguing that he took "Purdue commit" out of his social media bio and re-uploaded to Instagram his IU visit pictures nothing as been made public. Again I get tis still early but IU needs desperate help in the back court especially considering Johnson has not officially received his hardship wavier. I will admit I'm not a Peegs subscriber so I'm sure Rabjohns has been peddling names left and right to fill this void right now but as we move towards the month of May Hoosier fans will continue to get anxious myself included 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 (edited) On 4/19/2023 at 2:03 PM, EasyEJay said: Again I get tis still early but IU needs desperate help in the back court especially considering Johnson has not officially received his hardship wavier. Johnson does indeed receive his hardship waiver he will be IUs starting PG come October/November. Polarizing at times sure BUT beats all other alternatives at this point, and I have confidence he will be able to lead whatever team gets put together over the next month. Also preparing for Dexter Dennis 2.0 as IU announces its hosting Miami (FL) grade transfer Anthony Walker. Came off the Bench for the Hurricanes this year , saw his productivity decline over the course of 4 years in Coral Gables. less than 3ppg this year and but is 13 ppg for a career (had 7 in 16 min in sweet 16 win vs Houston) for a career 6'9 forward also shot around 20 percent from 3. Not really sure the staffs thinking behind this guessing they have seen something through the tape and have done their due diligence but lets be honest no where near the portal news IUBB fans were hoping for ......... Edited April 27 by EasyEJay wrong info on career ppg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman Posted May 1 Author Share Posted May 1 Things that make you go mehh https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/04/29/indiana-basketball-gets-anthony-walker-from-miami-in-transfer-portal/70166310007/?fbclid=IwAR0TAXEymDhvxNKrutEmMBug7N_AMUlLSCt8SsMPYaEZO5u0QlPY9nGWG9s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 12 hours ago, Irishman said: Things that make you go mehh https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/college/indiana/2023/04/29/indiana-basketball-gets-anthony-walker-from-miami-in-transfer-portal/70166310007/?fbclid=IwAR0TAXEymDhvxNKrutEmMBug7N_AMUlLSCt8SsMPYaEZO5u0QlPY9nGWG9s I thought the same initially , until I read an article that IU fans should consider Walker and 1 for 1 trade for Geronimo. From that prospective I like the addition he adds front line depth. I watched Highlights from COVID season he was a solid contributor (think more athletic Race) averaged 10ppg 5rpg . Seems good enough to guard positions 3-5 which is HUGE for IU. Kopp got Much better in that aspect this season BUT I thought that's where we struggled against teams with guys like that (i.e. Kris Murray) In other Portal/recruiting news , IU joins a host of Schools (St. Johns, Kansas, and UofL) as a new group of finalist for 5-Star Duke Decommit Mackenzie Mgbako Lights out shooting swing man is EXACTLY what IU needs on this roster, man if IU could land this kid I would NEVER questions the recruiting ability of Woodson and his staff again LOL. Also IU was one of first in contact with Dingle 6'3 transfer guard from Penn. Love this kids game after watching Highlights, and when Penn played power 5 conference teams? he average 22ppg to go along with his 2nd in the NCAA 23ppg for the whole season. with NBA goals hopefully IU can sell him on look what he did for JHS . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEJay Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 On 5/1/2023 at 9:01 AM, EasyEJay said: n other Portal/recruiting news , IU joins a host of Schools (St. Johns, Kansas, and UofL) as a new group of finalist for 5-Star Duke Decommit Mackenzie Mgbako Lights out shooting swing man is EXACTLY what IU needs on this roster, man if IU could land this kid I would NEVER questions the recruiting ability of Woodson and his staff again LOL. Unreal honestly Mike F-ing Woodson man ! Huge get doesn’t even begin to describe this wow . Much needed addition and this roster starts to look like one that might be fun to watch in February and March *fingers crossed* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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