Hoosier Basketball '22-'23: The quest for relevancy

[Assembly Hall]

Anticipation is high...

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/big-ten-basketball-roster-overhauls-the-2022-23-outlook-for-indiana/

[Assembly Hall]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/big-ten-basketball-power-rankings-a-first-look-at-the-forecast-for-2022-23/

[dubc47834]

Man...I'm excited for this season!

[Assembly Hall]

https://twitter.com/IndianaMBB/status/1568683675151204354?t=TmV_V3l4XvNKPdZjoqK3jA&s=19

[Assembly Hall]

Watching this Hoosier football team, I am sooo ready for hoops.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/even-in-a-deep-big-ten-indiana-is-easy-pick-to-rule-the-hardwood

[dubc47834]

Watching this Hoosier football team, I am sooo ready for hoops.

https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/even-in-a-deep-big-ten-indiana-is-easy-pick-to-rule-the-hardwood

Great article. I'm stoked for this season. I just bout a 4 game pass for me and my daughter who is a student. She isn't much of a basketball fan, but loves "The Hall". Hopefully the talent comes together and plays up to potential.

[fearofpopvol1]

https://apnews.com/article/sports-basketball-new-orleans-north-carolina-college-4a628bd0aaab8e17f1c83b6e45182f81


The No. 13 Hoosiers have their first ranking since January 2019 and highest in the preseason since 2016.

[Assembly Hall]

https://apnews.com/article/sports-basketball-new-orleans-north-carolina-college-4a628bd0aaab8e17f1c83b6e45182f81

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpgI8BMuNhw

[dubc47834]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpgI8BMuNhw

I love Martha!

[Assembly Hall]

Didn't get to see much of the game Saturday. But what I did see showed me that IU has at least 2 impressive frosh. On the other end of the spectrum, XJ reverted back to his former self.

[SunDeck]

Don't look now but the IU women's team is #11 in the country. This group is pretty awesome and we have a great time going.to the games. It's a different kind of game, but the skill level is very high.

[Assembly Hall]

Game primer:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-bethune-cookman-at-indiana-game-day-essentials/

[dubc47834]

The fellas looked REAL good last night. If they play the defense we know they will, and continue to hit the 3 ball and free throws like they did last night, it could be a special season in Assembly Hall!

[Assembly Hall]

The fellas looked REAL good last night. If they play the defense we know they will, and continue to hit the 3 ball and free throws like they did last night, it could be a special season in Assembly Hall!

Special indeed. I can't remember the last time IU had this much depth. Probably have to go back to those Calbert/Damon teams? I started the season expecting a Sweet Sixteen team but thus far my eye tells me this is a FF caliber squad. That being said we aint played anybody yet.

[dubc47834]

Special indeed. I can't remember the last time IU had this much depth. Probably have to go back to those Calbert/Damon teams? I started the season expecting a Sweet Sixteen team but thus far my eye tells me this is a FF caliber squad. That being said we aint played anybody yet.

Absolutely on the playing nobody so far. But you're also right on how deep this team is. It's been since Cody Zeller that I've believed the early hype on a recruiting class. Xavier will be a good test on the road.

[Assembly Hall]

Hopefully the Hoosiers are 6-0 when the Tar Heels come to Bloomington.

[Playadlc]

Hopefully the Hoosiers are 6-0 when the Tar Heels come to Bloomington.

Can’t see a scenario where they aren’t.

That’s going to be a fun game.

[Assembly Hall]

Trayce:

https://www.si.com/college/indiana/basketball/indiana-basketball-all-time-leading-scorers-list-trayce-jackson-davis-continues-to-move-up?fbclid=IwAR04cggFo2CQ__hHRUBXS5pZ3k1C1BL2vt8osa rV8l7SbR6VZFwXX8MIVtc

[dubc47834]

Hopefully the Hoosiers are 6-0 when the Tar Heels come to Bloomington.

Good set of games this last weekend. Xavier was a good tough game that will bode well during the B10 season. TJD continues to play like the stud he is. A man amongst boys.

[Assembly Hall]

Good set of games this last weekend. Xavier was a good tough game that will bode well during the B10 season. TJD continues to play like the stud he is. A man amongst boys.

The boys were sluggish coming out of the gate last night which was understandable.

[Assembly Hall]

TJD, Galloway, and Leal are out tonight.


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[Assembly Hall]

Bring on Carolina!

[OldFashionedRed]

I'm a UK fan, but I've watched Indian and they're GOOD. Stupid Calipari made a comment yesterday, I think. Claimed that UK hasn't beaten the better opponents because we haven't had enough practice time. Really?

[dubc47834]

HUGE HUGE win for our Hoosiers last night. Probably the best played game all season so far!

[Assembly Hall]

HUGE HUGE win for our Hoosiers last night. Probably the best played game all season so far!

We don't have long to savor the win. Back to work to take on Rutgers. They have been a thorn in our side for quite sometime.

[dubc47834]

We don't have long to savor the win. Back to work to take on Rutgers. They have been a thorn in our side for quite sometime.

Yes they have!!!

[Assembly Hall]

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[adkindo]

Rutgers better than expected or just an IU clunker?

[dubc47834]

Rutgers better than expected or just an IU clunker?

An IU clunker for sure. Also, Rutgers has our number, they've won 9 in a row against us now

[Assembly Hall]

Back to the drawing board.

[Assembly Hall]

IU and Arizona have never played. Go Hoosiers!

[Hillsdale87]

IU and Arizona have never played. Go Hoosiers!

No JHS tonight stinks. Hopefully Galloway plays great again


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[Assembly Hall]

No JHS. TJD didn't show up. X got into early foul trouble. Got ugly early but the guys kept battling right up until the refs missed a goal tend and then called a flop. Kansas, here we come.

[dubc47834]

No JHS. TJD didn't show up. X got into early foul trouble. Got ugly early but the guys kept battling right up until the refs missed a goal tend and then called a flop. Kansas, here we come.

Other than the Zona 17-0 run, I thought IU played fairly solid. Like you said, on to the next one!

[Assembly Hall]

Still no word on JHS for the Kansas game.

[fearofpopvol1]

From Seth Davis at the Athletic...


Indiana
Lost, 84-62, at Kansas

Again: no shame in losing in Allen Fieldhouse, especially under the circumstances. The Hoosiers lost veteran guard Xavier Johnson to an ankle injury early in the first half, and 6-6 freshman point guard Jalen Hood-Schifino was in no position to carry the load after missing the previous three games with a back injury. (He had 11 points on 2-of-11 shooting to go along with four assists and five turnovers.) Still, the margin of defeat (and the limited production from Trayce Jackson-Davis against an undersized Jayhawks squad) was demoralizing. The Hoosiers have now lost three of their last four games. The big concern moving forward is the status of Johnson. If he’s out for a while, then Indiana could be headed for a rough patch. It also makes you wonder if this team is snakebit when it comes to injuries. Not that fans tend to think that way.

Panic Meter: 4/5

https://theathletic.com/4014928/2022/12/19/college-basketball-kentucky-indiana/?source=pulsenewsletter&campaign=5754479

[Sea Ray]

UK Wildcats got a 5/5 on the Panic Meter from the Athletic

[fearofpopvol1]

Wow was that UNC win a flash in the pan.

I know there have been injuries but some of this has to go on Woodson. He's got a good team that should certainly have won the Iowa game and not gotten beat down by Penn State. TJD is at fault too. He's having a beast year defensively but pretty lackluster offensively. Although it seems like the game plan for any team now is to double or triple him and JHS isn't going to be able to carry the team alone.

[dubc47834]

Wow was that UNC win a flash in the pan.

I know there have been injuries but some of this has to go on Woodson. He's got a good team that should certainly have won the Iowa game and not gotten beat down by Penn State. TJD is at fault too. He's having a beast year defensively but pretty lackluster offensively. Although it seems like the game plan for any team now is to double or triple him and JHS isn't going to be able to carry the team alone.

The injuries to X and Race have been huge. Our down turn this year started the moment X got hurt. It took an even bigger down turn once Race got hurt. In that game we were playing really well, until Race went down. Woody does need to figure something out, but that's not an over night fix.

What frustrates me is, our fanbase. Trust me, I know our history in the game of college basketball and the passion the state has for basketball. But our fans act like that was yesterday. People are already calling for Woody's head on a platter, saying he can't coach and can't teach defense. Did they forget last year, did they forget how this season started?

[fearofpopvol1]

The injuries to X and Race have been huge. Our down turn this year started the moment X got hurt. It took an even bigger down turn once Race got hurt. In that game we were playing really well, until Race went down. Woody does need to figure something out, but that's not an over night fix.

What frustrates me is, our fanbase. Trust me, I know our history in the game of college basketball and the passion the state has for basketball. But our fans act like that was yesterday. People are already calling for Woody's head on a platter, saying he can't coach and can't teach defense. Did they forget last year, did they forget how this season started?

Woodson definitely does deserve more time. Calling for his head at this point is absurd. I do think though that there there's still enough talent currently in the lineup where they should've been able close out Iowa and they should not have gotten spanked by Penn State. I also very much trust Woodson's defensive chops and when healthy, the defense has looked incredible (TJD has become a fantastic defender). TJD will be the all time IU leader in blocks. Possibly after the next game. He has a chance to further climb the rebound leader list too later in the season.

[Assembly Hall]

When X went down the Hoosiers lost their floor leader. Couple that with losing Race adds fuel to the fire. Hopefully Woody and the squad can find some solutions to playing without 2 valuable starters. I just hope it is sooner rather than later.

[Assembly Hall]

The curse is broken against the Badgers.

[dubc47834]

The curse is broken against the Badgers.

Good bounce back win. Let's keep it goin!!!

[Assembly Hall]

Well, it looks like Woody and the troops have righted the ship. Big win at Illinoy. I can't say enough about Geronimo. Now if Bates can just make a leap. I like what I have seen these last 2 games.

[SunDeck]

Friendly reminder, the IUWBB team is a serious final four candidate. The Big 10 is legitimately the best conference this season with the OSU, IU, IOWA, Maryland, UoM, and Illinois all in the top 25.

[dubc47834]

Well, it looks like Woody and the troops have righted the ship. Big win at Illinoy. I can't say enough about Geronimo. Now if Bates can just make a leap. I like what I have seen these last 2 games.

Probably the best all around performance of the year. Outstanding win!

[Hillsdale87]

Well, it looks like Woody and the troops have righted the ship. Big win at Illinoy. I can't say enough about Geronimo. Now if Bates can just make a leap. I like what I have seen these last 2 games.

They're all over the place. No effort in a 3 game stretch, and then complete dominance in back to back performances. Hopefully they can keep it going. Would be nice if Bates can find some consistency. It looked like he was turning the corner, and then he's been quiet recently. We're just not getting a lot of 3 point shots the last few games. But if teams are going to guard straight up and let TJD go one-on-one, then that'll work too

[Assembly Hall]

Hopefully the Hall is rockin' tomorrow. Nothing like kickin' some Spartan arsz.

[Assembly Hall]

Hopefully the Hall is rockin' tomorrow. Nothing like kickin' some Spartan arsz.

I am loving what I am seeing from the Hoosiers.

[Playadlc]

TJD is stupid good.

[fearofpopvol1]

This past week certainly renewed some confidence. Those were big wins.

Also, next block for TJD makes him IU's all time leader ahead of Jeff Newton. He's got a chance to be the all time rebounder too, although a lot will have to go right for that. Good chance of being in the top 5 for scoring too. Could even get to 3 if a lot of things went right, but no chance of him passing Alford and Cheaney. It'll be especially to see if he passes Woodson in scoring.

Either way, he's definitely one of the most complete IU basketball players ever.

[SunDeck]

TJD is stupid good.

"Sick athlete"
-Tom Rizzo

[Assembly Hall]

Whew!

[dubc47834]

Whew!

Ugly...lol...but a W is a W

[SunDeck]

A raucous, record crowd at Assembly Hall tonight got to see some great ball, as the IUWBB Hoosiers took down the Buckeyes and claimed first place in the Big Ten. This team is not done yet.

[Assembly Hall]

6-4 now in the B1G. Off to Maryland.

[SunDeck]

That was some 3 minute game, last night.

[Assembly Hall]

That was some 3 minute game, last night.

Scoring streaks win games. And that one last night to close the 1st half was a nail in tOSU's coffin.

[fearofpopvol1]

IU actually moved up to 18 in the rankings despite losing to MD. I guess beating the #1 team will do that.

Said it before, but if JHS and TJD are on, they can keep up with anyone. Role players have to hits some shots too obviously, which they did on Saturday.

Still fascinated to see where TJD winds up on the top lists. He should be the top rebounder although he's going to have to keep rebounding at a high clip. He has a very good chance of passing Woodson and Guyton on the scoring list, but Schlundt is a question mark.

[Hillsdale87]

IU actually moved up to 18 in the rankings despite losing to MD. I guess beating the #1 team will do that.

Said it before, but if JHS and TJD are on, they can keep up with anyone. Role players have to hits some shots too obviously, which they did on Saturday.

Still fascinated to see where TJD winds up on the top lists. He should be the top rebounder although he's going to have to keep rebounding at a high clip. He has a very good chance of passing Woodson and Guyton on the scoring list, but Schlundt is a question mark.

TJD is going to be great pretty much every game. JHS's performance is the key factor in whether IU is just decent or able to play at a top 10 level. Hopefully Xavier Johnson can come back soon and add another level. Geronimo too. He was playing really well before his injury, but fortunately Reneau has stepped up his game recently.

[Assembly Hall]

We got a big one tomorrow. Hopefully the Hoosiers dish out some major "pay back." I just don't want to beat Rutgers, I want to beat them badly.

[Assembly Hall]

Rutgers' Mawot Mag is out for the year. Torn ACL.

[SunDeck]

Jackson Davis is willing this team to win right now. And showcasing his NBA bona fides.

[fearofpopvol1]

JHS being a bit of a no-show and the Hoosiers winning is huge. Obviously MK stepped out and that was the difference.

What was TJD's draft stock before? A second rounder or undrafted? It would seem hard to believe he wouldn't go somewhere in the first round. He's improved every year too.

Next up on the scoring list for TJD is Woodson. Seems like that should happen in the next 3-4 games.

[Revering4Blue]

JHS being a bit of a no-show and the Hoosiers winning is huge. Obviously MK stepped out and that was the difference.

What was TJD's draft stock before? A second rounder or undrafted? It would seem hard to believe he wouldn't go somewhere in the first round. He's improved every year too.

Next up on the scoring list for TJD is Woodson. Seems like that should happen in the next 3-4 games.

The fact that several teams have multiple first rounders - The Pacers have three, for example: two (Cavs and Celtics picks) projected as late 1sts, plus Houston's High 2nd rounder - should bode well for TJD, despite the fact that TJD lacks the perimeter game that NBA scouts desire at this point. But I have a hard time believing he couldn't be of help to an NBA team in a reserve role right away, as he'd be surrounded by shooters in the NBA.

JHS is also climbing up draft boards, which may a cause for concern if he's projected as a mid to late 1st when the dust settles. And the "he's not ready for the NBA" arguments mean nothing as NBA teams draft almost solely on potential (at least the smart franchises, anyway). Then again, one more year would likely solidify him as a lottery pick, so that may factor in to the equation.

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We got a big one tomorrow. Hopefully the Hoosiers dish out some major "pay back." I just don't want to beat Rutgers, I want to beat them badly.

Mission Accomplished!

Lat night's end of game buzzer/horn was definitely a Ding-Dong, The Witch Is Dead Moment.

[Assembly Hall]

If there is any chance to catch the Boilers, we need this one today.

[Assembly Hall]

If there is any chance to catch the Boilers, we need this one today.

Defense travels fellas. Whew! Helluva ballgame!

[dubc47834]

Defense travels fellas. Whew! Helluva ballgame!

Man...helluva game for sure. I had doubts going in to the game. This team just keeps getting better as the season goes along.

[westofyou]

Michigan just fell apart with 5 minutes left. They really need more from their forwards

Great game though, pure B10 BB

[Assembly Hall]

Michigan just fell apart with 5 minutes left. They really need more from their forwards

Great game though, pure B10 BB

https://watchstadium.com/sorry-indiana-mike-woodson-is-no-juwan-howard-03-28-2021/

[fearofpopvol1]

I think it was the team's best win of the season. They were not in control at any point and probably should've lost, but they hung around and really turned up the defense in the second half. You need some of these during your season and for a long time, it's felt like IU hadn't lost most of those.

This team seems different. Seems like those dreadful Iowa, Penn State and Northwestern losses may have been a needed wake up call. The MD loss sucked, but they've otherwise been incredible since. At Northwestern should be a good test upcoming, a game they need to win actually after Purdue lost today.

[Assembly Hall]

#5.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-02-13/houston-alabama-lead-power-36-college-basketball-rankings

[bucksfan2]

TJD has always been a fantastic player at IU. He may be that guy who is a great college player but doesn't exactly fit in the NBA. The lack of an outside game will hurt him in the NBA, especially as an undersized big. Guy will probably make a career out of playing ball in Europe.

[dubc47834]

TJD has always been a fantastic player at IU. He may be that guy who is a great college player but doesn't exactly fit in the NBA. The lack of an outside game will hurt him in the NBA, especially as an undersized big. Guy will probably make a career out of playing ball in Europe.

I disagree...I think he has a good shot at being a very good role player. He's gonna play D and rebound the ball. NBA guys will work with him on his mid-range game. I doubt he will ever average double figures in points, but I think he can be a good role player.

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#5.

https://www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2023-02-13/houston-alabama-lead-power-36-college-basketball-rankings

That is a very pro-big 10 list....I like it...lol

[Assembly Hall]

TJD has always been a fantastic player at IU. He may be that guy who is a great college player but doesn't exactly fit in the NBA. The lack of an outside game will hurt him in the NBA, especially as an undersized big. Guy will probably make a career out of playing ball in Europe.

One thing that gets overlooked about TJD is his ability to pass the ball. He is averaging 3.5 apg.

[dubc47834]

One thing that gets overlooked about TJD is his ability to pass the ball. He is averaging 3.5 apg.

It's funny you say that...when I was watching the last home game, he made a cross court pass to Trey on the break. I immediately thought of Ben Simmons. This year his passing and ability to run the break is what's set him apart from years past. He is IU's Ben Simmons, without being a headcase!

[Assembly Hall]

It's funny you say that...when I was watching the last home game, he made a cross court pass to Trey on the break. I immediately thought of Ben Simmons. This year his passing and ability to run the break is what's set him apart from years past. He is IU's Ben Simmons, without being a headcase!

I would like to add that his footwork has improved. I am seeing "moves" that he didn't do in previous years.

[fearofpopvol1]

IU now ranked 14. Thought they might move up a little bit more with beating a ranked Rutgers team plus a lot of teams in the 10-20 range lost this past week.

Some of the bracketologists thus far have them ranked as a 3 or 4 seed depending. Sounds about right as of today. Wonder how they'll fair in the B10 tourney. Of the original teams, IU has the worst record of any school other than Northwestern. They've obviously never won it and were a runner up once 22 years ago. Interesting stat though...on seven occasions, the champion of the B10 tournament has gone on to reach the Final Four.

[SunDeck]

If you're not watching the IU women, you're missing some great ball. They are rolling right now and if they can run the gauntlet of their last 3 Big Ten games, they will win finish 1st in the league. What's more, they are starting to look like the only team in the nation that can challenge the wrecking crew at South Carolina. But maybe the biggest tribute of all is that the men's coaches asked Moren's crew to help them draw up a screen and go play they use and it ended up being the first score against Michigan.

[fearofpopvol1]

If you're not watching the IU women, you're missing some great ball. They are rolling right now and if they can run the gauntlet of their last 3 Big Ten games, they will win finish 1st in the league. What's more, they are starting to look like the only team in the nation that can challenge the wrecking crew at South Carolina. But maybe the biggest tribute of all is that the men's coaches asked Moren's crew to help them draw up a screen and go play they use and it ended up being the first score against Michigan.

On paper, it's their best team ever. Will they go farther than the 2021 team? Guess we'll see but it would seem this is a Final Four team, which they have never made. It's looking like it's going to be a good year in Bloomington.

The game for the men tonight feels large. Northwestern's defense is pretty suffocating, so JHF is going to have to really be smart with the ball for this one. TJD can't afford to be sloppy either. I imagine the crowd (as small as it may be!) will be hype. IU is favored by 1.5-2.5 depending on the site for whatever that's worth.

[Assembly Hall]

The game for the men tonight feels large. Northwestern's defense is pretty suffocating, so JHF is going to have to really be smart with the ball for this one. TJD can't afford to be sloppy either. I imagine the crowd (as small as it may be!) will be hype. IU is favored by 1.5-2.5 depending on the site for whatever that's worth.

The game tonight is HUGE. Sole possession of 2nd place is at stake. Time for some revenge.

[westofyou]

I listen to this BIG10 BB podcast and they were riffing on NW today

https://theathletic.com/podcast/85-the-beat-with-brendan-quinn-and-nick-baumgardner/

[Playadlc]

https://twitter.com/jordanjamie/status/1626069826786435072?s=46&t=nakNMzypayhjOLOEZc5UsQI

Good no call on the game winner. That play is blowing up Twitter. Just the clearest example of a push off to gain an advantage you could ever see. Hate saying this but this was honestly one of the poorest officiated games I’ve seen all year.

[Assembly Hall]

https://twitter.com/jordanjamie/status/1626069826786435072?s=46&t=nakNMzypayhjOLOEZc5UsQI

Good no call on the game winner. That play is blowing up Twitter. Just the clearest example of a push off to gain an advantage you could ever see. Hate saying this but this was honestly one of the poorest officiated games I’ve seen all year.

Lots of terrible calls with that last one being the most scrutinized. Ugh. But dammit you can't get down by 21 before halftime.

[dubc47834]

https://twitter.com/jordanjamie/status/1626069826786435072?s=46&t=nakNMzypayhjOLOEZc5UsQI

Good no call on the game winner. That play is blowing up Twitter. Just the clearest example of a push off to gain an advantage you could ever see. Hate saying this but this was honestly one of the poorest officiated games I’ve seen all year.

That call could have gone either way. I was OK with the no call. As Assembly Hall said, you cant come out flat and get down by 21 to THIS Northwestern team. They are damn good this year.

[fearofpopvol1]

I'm not one for moral victories, but that was an insane comeback to have tied it up with so little time left.

As mentioned before, this team struggles to take care of the ball and the amount of bad passes last night was inexcusable. Honestly though, I do blame Woodson/the bench too. The 2 technicals really changed the momentum of the first half and put the team in a bad spot.

[dubc47834]

I'm not one for moral victories, but that was an insane comeback to have tied it up with so little time left.

As mentioned before, this team struggles to take care of the ball and the amount of bad passes last night was inexcusable. Honestly though, I do blame Woodson/the bench too. The 2 technicals really changed the momentum of the first half and put the team in a bad spot.

It was good to see Woody get worked up a bit. He is generally pretty calm on the sidelines. We were already going down the path of getting to that 21 pt deficit, but that didn't help our cause either. I'm still up on this team. Northwestern is a damn good team this year. A lot of casual fans just think it's Northwestern of old.

[fearofpopvol1]

It was good to see Woody get worked up a bit. He is generally pretty calm on the sidelines. We were already going down the path of getting to that 21 pt deficit, but that didn't help our cause either. I'm still up on this team. Northwestern is a damn good team this year. A lot of casual fans just think it's Northwestern of old.

They are definitely a very good team, but Woodson can't touch the referees. He has to know better and the game was still close(r) at that point. Also, having Galloway defend one on one for the last play of the game was clearly a boo-boo.

How about the women beating Michigan convincingly? All of their wins have basically not even been close at all, except for the one against MD which was 2.5 months ago. They are winning all of their games seemingly by a lot.

[SunDeck]

They are definitely a very good team, but Woodson can't touch the referees. He has to know better and the game was still close(r) at that point. Also, having Galloway defend one on one for the last play of the game was clearly a boo-boo.

How about the women beating Michigan convincingly? All of their wins have basically not even been close at all, except for the one against MD which was 2.5 months ago. They are winning all of their games seemingly by a lot.

That Maryland game was a great contest. Beating Michigan is always cool and Moore-Mcneil was a monster defending Brown, which was sweet because that kid is a punk.

[SunDeck]

Scrappy win, not bringing their best game against Illinois today. Good win!

[fearofpopvol1]

Not even sure what to say about this one. Team is at home and Illinois' best player is out and the team very well could have lost. But they kept it close and came back despite being down for a large part of the game. Or put differently, could IU have kept it that close in Champaign without TJD? I seriously doubt it.

I'm glad they won, but sheesh, thought the effort would've been stronger coming off a road loss.

[Assembly Hall]

Not even sure what to say about this one. Team is at home and Illinois' best player is out and the team very well could have lost. But they kept it close and came back despite being down for a large part of the game. Or put differently, could IU have kept it that close in Champaign without TJD? I seriously doubt it.

I'm glad they won, but sheesh, thought the effort would've been stronger coming off a road loss.

It was a meh game for me. Hoosiers seemed to be sleepwalking the entire game. And you are giving Shannon waaay too much credit. He is very ball dominant...I think the Illini didn't miss him one bit. Illinois should have won. We got a gift win and I will take it.

[westofyou]

It was a meh game for me. Hoosiers seemed to be sleepwalking the entire game. And you are giving Shannon waaay too much credit. He is very ball dominant...I think the Illini didn't miss him one bit. Illinois should have won. We got a gift win and I will take it.

Illini went cold in second half and just gave the game back.

[Assembly Hall]

4. Indiana way too high

No. 14 Indiana snuck in as a surprise No. 4 seed as the No. 13 overall team, making it what I'd argue was the biggest goof of the preview seedings by the committee. The Hoosiers have fewer wins vs. Quad 1 opponents than the following teams who were not in the initial top 16: Miami, Iowa and Northwestern. And they have more losses vs. Quad 1 opponents than the following teams, which were not in the top 16: UConn, Creighton, Miami, Rutgers (and plenty of others). IU survived at home vs. Illinois with a 71-68 win on Saturday to at least help the committee save face, but its standing as the No. 13 overall team when you pit its resume against some of the others who missed out is questionable.

[fearofpopvol1]

It was a meh game for me. Hoosiers seemed to be sleepwalking the entire game. And you are giving Shannon waaay too much credit. He is very ball dominant...I think the Illini didn't miss him one bit. Illinois should have won. We got a gift win and I will take it.

Shannon is the 6th best scorer in the B10. Illinois losing out on a guy who averages 17 a game is a loss for their team. If they would have had him today, they likely would have won the game easily.

[Assembly Hall]

Shannon is the 6th best scorer in the B10. Illinois losing out on a guy who averages 17 a game is a loss for their team. If they would have had him today, they likely would have won the game easily.

As I said he is ball dominant. They lost with him by more on their home floor in the 1st match-up.

[dubc47834]

Shannon is the 6th best scorer in the B10. Illinois losing out on a guy who averages 17 a game is a loss for their team. If they would have had him today, they likely would have won the game easily.

Doubtful

[SunDeck]

IUWBB wins share of Big 10 title, in the driver's seat to win outright v. Iowa.

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35696004/indiana-beats-rival-purdue-clinch-share-big-ten-title

[Assembly Hall]

IUWBB wins share of Big 10 title, in the driver's seat to win outright v. Iowa.

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35696004/indiana-beats-rival-purdue-clinch-share-big-ten-title

Bring on South Carolina!

[fearofpopvol1]

As I said he is ball dominant. They lost with him by more on their home floor in the 1st match-up.

What do you call Mayer jacking up 17 shots? TJD put up 19 shots? Illinois is better with him in the lineup vs without. I'm surprised you'd debate that. Yesterday wasn't that first matchup, obviously.

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Doubtful

Yesterday? With an uninspired IU team?

Do you think IU would've won the game without TJD and if they had Shannon?

[fearofpopvol1]

IUWBB wins share of Big 10 title, in the driver's seat to win outright v. Iowa.

https://www.espn.com/womens-college-basketball/story/_/id/35696004/indiana-beats-rival-purdue-clinch-share-big-ten-title

Today's game was also the first IUWBB sellout ever. And one of the best attended women's basketball games ever (top 2).

Iowa is no chopped liver, so that may be a tough game, but if they win, lookout.

I would think they'll be a Final 4 team though.

[Assembly Hall]

What do you call Mayer jacking up 17 shots? TJD put up 19 shots? Illinois is better with him in the lineup vs without. I'm surprised you'd debate that. Yesterday wasn't that first matchup, obviously.

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Yesterday? With an uninspired IU team?

Do you think IU would've won the game without TJD and if they had Shannon?

Debate? LOL Do Mayer or TJD play guard? You do realize that TJD averages more assists than Shannon? Shannon plays a lot of 1 on 1. I view him as a selfish player. That is my opinion of him. I feel the Illini were better off without him Saturday. As far as Mayer, he was on fire early on but cooled off. And what in the heck is an IU fan "crying" about an opponent's injury problem? Hell, we have been without our starting pg since Kansas. We still don't have a 100% Race Thompson(starter). Jordan Geronimo has been dealing with an injury and missed a few games. Then you wanna say the Illini would have won if they had Shannon? Have at it. Hoosiers won with who they had on the court, the Illini did not. Such is life in the B1G.

[Assembly Hall]

https://twitter.com/CrimsonCast/status/1627043052052414465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1627043052052414465%7Ctwgr% 5Ed4869bc4c9b3635b8e1ee6a6935ec3ab41556163%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fpublish.twitter.com%2F%3Fque ry%3Dhttps3A2F2Ftwitter.com2FCrimsonCast2Fstatus2F 1627043052052414465widget%3DTweet

[dubc47834]

What do you call Mayer jacking up 17 shots? TJD put up 19 shots? Illinois is better with him in the lineup vs without. I'm surprised you'd debate that. Yesterday wasn't that first matchup, obviously.

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Yesterday? With an uninspired IU team?

Do you think IU would've won the game without TJD and if they had Shannon?

That wasn't the point tho. Do I think IU woulda won in that scenario, possibly. IU's young kids play well at home.

[dubc47834]

Debate? LOL Do Mayer or TJD play guard? You do realize that TJD averages more assists than Shannon? Shannon plays a lot of 1 on 1. I view him as a selfish player. That is my opinion of him. I feel the Illini were better off without him Saturday. As far as Mayer, he was on fire early on but cooled off. And what in the heck is an IU fan "crying" about an opponent's injury problem? Hell, we have been without our starting pg since Kansas. We still don't have a 100% Race Thompson(starter). Jordan Geronimo has been dealing with an injury and missed a few games. Then you wanna say the Illini would have won if they had Shannon? Have at it. Hoosiers won with who they had on the court, the Illini did not. Such is life in the B1G.

You forgot TJD missed some time with a back issue, even played thru it some.

[fearofpopvol1]

Debate? LOL Do Mayer or TJD play guard? You do realize that TJD averages more assists than Shannon? Shannon plays a lot of 1 on 1. I view him as a selfish player. That is my opinion of him. I feel the Illini were better off without him Saturday. As far as Mayer, he was on fire early on but cooled off. And what in the heck is an IU fan "crying" about an opponent's injury problem? Hell, we have been without our starting pg since Kansas. We still don't have a 100% Race Thompson(starter). Jordan Geronimo has been dealing with an injury and missed a few games. Then you wanna say the Illini would have won if they had Shannon? Have at it. Hoosiers won with who they had on the court, the Illini did not. Such is life in the B1G.

Who is crying? I already said in my original post I was happy they won.

You don't have to be a PG to be ball dominant. I think most people would rather their best players be ball dominant. Hence, Shannon being the 6th best scorer in the B10. Again, surprised you'd argue that having that 17 points of scoring a game would be a bad thing for Illinois, but okay.

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That wasn't the point tho. Do I think IU woulda won in that scenario, possibly. IU's young kids play well at home.

That was the point that I made though. And a better comparison would have been if IU had played in Champagin without TJD.

Illinois missed their top scorer and one of the best in the B10. Arguing that they would not have been better without him seems silly to me.

[Revering4Blue]

Who is crying? I already said in my original post I was happy they won.

You don't have to be a PG to be ball dominant. I think most people would rather their best players be ball dominant. Hence, Shannon being the 6th best scorer in the B10. Again, surprised you'd argue that having that 17 points of scoring a game would be a bad thing for Illinois, but okay.

Especially true considering Mayer, who played horribly in Champagne against IU (He reportedly was under the weather), scoring 24 and Luke Goode returning from a long absence. Ball dominant or not, IMO, Shannon was sorely missed by Illini during the critical minutes of the second half when there seemingly was a lid on the basket for both teams.

[Assembly Hall]

Especially true considering Mayer, who played horribly in Champagne against IU (He reportedly was under the weather), scoring 24 and Luke Goode returning from a long absence. Ball dominant or not, IMO, Shannon was sorely missed by Illini during the critical minutes of the second half when their seemingly was a lid on the basket for both teams.

Meh. They got beat by 15 with him scoring 26 points. The guy is only concerned about getting his.

[Assembly Hall]

You forgot TJD missed some time with a back issue, even played thru it some.

Yes I did. I also left out Logan. They could have really used that kid a few times.

[Assembly Hall]

Not feeling good about tonight's game. Got a 'hunch' we are running into a buzzsaw. Sparty favored by 3.

[fearofpopvol1]

I really love TJD and of course I'll be rooting hard, but after last night's game, it's hard to have faith in this team. Michigan State's 3 point game was insane, but aside from that, it was such uninspiring basketball. Seemed like there was little to no defense, terrible rebounding, and some of the passing was just downright awful. There's a little time left to get it together, but I just don't see it. And even if Johnson comes back he's not going to be at full speed by the tourney. I think this team would be really lucky to make it to the Sweet 16.

[Assembly Hall]

Not looking good:

https://twitter.com/daily_hoosier/status/1628775750554853378?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5 Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1628775750554853378%7Ctwgr% 5Ef55455a6269fe42cb7e32bac2882603e10e28081%7Ctwcon %5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbtownbanners.com%2Findex.php %3Fapp%3Dcoremodule%3Dsystemcontroller%3Dembedurl% 3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fdaily_hoosier%2Fstat us%2F1628775750554853378%3Fs%3D4626t%3DIScT65vZE6s Bxy2qSzRgIw

[Assembly Hall]

Boiler down. Huge victory.

[westofyou]

Boiler down. Huge victory.

I have Boiler relatives, they eat burgers with peanut butter on them... good win IU

[Hillsdale87]

I have Boiler relatives, they eat burgers with peanut butter on them... good win IU

I'll be honest, peanut butter is actually pretty good on a burger...


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[dubc47834]

Last night was the first loss that I will put on Coach Woodson this season. We came out not prepared to play...at all. You would think with what happened in Iowa, that these guys would have came out ready to put the smack down on Iowa, and they came out like they were playing a JV high school team. This loss is also on TJD. As the leader of this team, he needs to be better, as a leader, not a player!

[Assembly Hall]

Last night was the first loss that I will put on Coach Woodson this season. We came out not prepared to play...at all. You would think with what happened in Iowa, that these guys would have came out ready to put the smack down on Iowa, and they came out like they were playing a JV high school team. This loss is also on TJD. As the leader of this team, he needs to be better, as a leader, not a player!

Just a pitiful showing.

[Revering4Blue]

Last night was the first loss that I will put on Coach Woodson this season. We came out not prepared to play...at all. You would think with what happened in Iowa, that these guys would have came out ready to put the smack down on Iowa, and they came out like they were playing a JV high school team. This loss is also on TJD. As the leader of this team, he needs to be better, as a leader, not a player!

?

Not much else TJD can do when the opposing team is hitting threes like a layup drill simulation.


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[dubc47834]

?

Not much else TJD can do when the opposing team is hitting threes like a layup drill simulation.


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As THE leader of this team, it is one of his responsibilities to help make sure they are ready to play. They were not even close to being ready, it's his job to plant those seeds of disrespect from the previous Iowa game. I have never questioned his leadership until this Iowa game. I doubt I have reason to going forward either. It was just an overall failure by leadership of this team. The coaches and the player leadership failed...IMO anyway.

The defense was absolutely terrible against Iowa...TERRIBLE!!!

[Assembly Hall]

When Xavier Johnson went down the Hoosiers lost their floor leader. In more ways than one.

[Assembly Hall]

I thought we were dead in the water yesterday. I will take it.

[westofyou]

I thought we were dead in the water yesterday. I will take it.

That was like three different games all at once.

Michigan's bench is so short, plus when IU swarmed aggressively on defense they shut down UM's perimeter game really well. It was a fun game, UM has played three straight OT games with that short bench, now if they make a run in the B10 they have to play 4 games in 4 days. Brutal task for them

[Assembly Hall]

That was like three different games all at once.

Michigan's bench is so short, plus when IU swarmed aggressively on defense they shut down UM's perimeter game really well. It was a fun game, UM has played three straight OT games with that short bench, now if they make a run in the B10 they have to play 4 games in 4 days. Brutal task for them

I like UM's draw in the BTT. Rutgers, IMO, is probably playing the worst basketball in the conference. And that would get you Purdue which has been reeling coming down the stretch. I like your chances in those 2 games.

[dubc47834]

I thought we were dead in the water yesterday. I will take it.

Man...crazy game. I thought we were going to blow them out, and to UM's credit, came storming back. I left for 20 minutes and came back to IU being down 10+ points. Luckily the defense picked it up late. Race tried to give the game away by missing FT's, but stepped up defensively himself to make some big plays. We can't play like that in either the Big Ten tourney, or the NCAA tourney. If so, we won't last long!

[fearofpopvol1]

Man...crazy game. I thought we were going to blow them out, and to UM's credit, came storming back. I left for 20 minutes and came back to IU being down 10+ points. Luckily the defense picked it up late. Race tried to give the game away by missing FT's, but stepped up defensively himself to make some big plays. We can't play like that in either the Big Ten tourney, or the NCAA tourney. If so, we won't last long!

Race at least had one of his best offensive games of the season yesterday too, but yeah, point taken.

IU can hang with anyone on any given day, you just don't know if they're going to show up or not. Hopefully the urgency element will be in full effect moving forward. Lunardi had them ranked as a #3 seed even after the Iowa loss, so I'm not sure why he has them as a #4 now. If they were to lose their first game, I wonder if their seeding would go down. Perhaps not if it was to MD but maybe so if not. IU is also the highest ranked team currently with 10 losses.

[Assembly Hall]

The Hoosiers need to get more offensively out of their bench. Especially Reneau and Bates.

[dubc47834]

Race at least had one of his best offensive games of the season yesterday too, but yeah, point taken.

IU can hang with anyone on any given day, you just don't know if they're going to show up or not. Hopefully the urgency element will be in full effect moving forward. Lunardi had them ranked as a #3 seed even after the Iowa loss, so I'm not sure why he has them as a #4 now. If they were to lose their first game, I wonder if their seeding would go down. Perhaps not if it was to MD but maybe so if not. IU is also the highest ranked team currently with 10 losses.

Lunardi is the expert, but I think IU needs at least 2 games in the Big 10 tourney to get a 4 seed.

[dubc47834]

The Hoosiers need to get more offensively out of their bench. Especially Reneau and Bates.

Getting anything out of those 2 is going to be tough. Specially Bates, he generally gets those good games at home. I think Reneau's game travels better. He is a scrappy player who I think will do better early on in the big dance. Those games are generally against inferior teams, and if he can get it going then, should pay dividends later on the tourney. For me, IU is a team that can make the Final 4, or lose in the 5-12 seed game.

[Assembly Hall]

Getting anything out of those 2 is going to be tough. Specially Bates, he generally gets those good games at home. I think Reneau's game travels better. He is a scrappy player who I think will do better early on in the big dance. Those games are generally against inferior teams, and if he can get it going then, should pay dividends later on the tourney. For me, IU is a team that can make the Final 4, or lose in the 5-12 seed game.

Geronimooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooo

[Assembly Hall]

TJD 1st team: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/sporting-news-2022-23-college-basketball-all-america-team/ynhqsffrvax9novxmglr2fgo

[dubc47834]

Geronimooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooo

I agree, he can be a solution. But for whatever reason he lacks consistency and playing time.

[Assembly Hall]

I agree, he can be a solution. But for whatever reason he lacks consistency and playing time.

Jordan started to shine in last year's BTT. Maybe he can get it going again? He too has battled injuries this year.

[Assembly Hall]

Feels good saying, "On to the semis."

[dubc47834]

We suck again!!!

[Assembly Hall]

We suck again!!!

LOL. We just don't match up against teams that rain 3s. I think that loss drops us down to a 5 seed.

[dubc47834]

LOL. We just don't match up against teams that rain 3s. I think that loss drops us down to a 5 seed.

Heeeey, we stayed on the 4 line. I like our draw thru the 1st weekend.

[Assembly Hall]

Heeeey, we stayed on the 4 line. I like our draw thru the 1st weekend.

I don't want to play Iowa again. lol

[fearofpopvol1]

This team is just frustrating. The urgency they played with the last few minutes of the PSU game, where was that like 5-10 minutes earlier? Clearly they have it in them but seemed like they waited too long. You just don't know what you're going to get. Some days, it looks like the want it more and others, not as much. Obviously, they need a third scorer (or a good collective effort from 2-3 other guys) and JHS has to have a good game too.

I think IU got a good draw though. The West might have been better (weaker) overall but I'd rather IU potentially have to play Houston than Kansas. I don't think Iowa is beating Houston should they play but I could be wrong.

[Assembly Hall]

This team is just frustrating. The urgency they played with the last few minutes of the PSU game, where was that like 5-10 minutes earlier? Clearly they have it in them but seemed like they waited too long. You just don't know what you're going to get. Some days, it looks like the want it more and others, not as much. Obviously, they need a third scorer (or a good collective effort from 2-3 other guys) and JHS has to have a good game too.

I think IU got a good draw though. The West might have been better (weaker) overall but I'd rather IU potentially have to play Houston than Kansas. I don't think Iowa is beating Houston should they play but I could be wrong.

After suffering through the Archie Miller years, I am tickled to death just to be in the position we are in.

[fearofpopvol1]

Jay Bilas has picked Kent State to win for what it's worth. Vegas likes IU by 4 or 4.5 depending on the site. Vegas also has the best odds for Houston to win it all. Bilas also picking Drake over Miami too.

[fearofpopvol1]

Mad Dog and Stephen A. Smith have IU going to the Final 4. I hope they're right.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Bilas is just an overrated Dukie; Smith and Mad Dog know nothing. IU gets to about the sweet 16 unless they get a break and/or bounced because an opponent builds a big lead on 3's that IU can't overcome.

[fearofpopvol1]

Bilas knows basketball, but I would agree that he's heavily overrating Duke this year having them go to the Final Four. I wouldn't trust Mad Dog's picks but I would over Stephen A. Either way, I hope they are right. I think IU could make the Elite 8 potentially, but I wouldn't pick them beating Houston (even though I think they can beat them).

It's true that IU cannot overcome a great 3 point shooting effort. Luckily for them, most teams don't nail 3s in both halfs, so as long as they can prevent that, they have a chance.

[dubc47834]

Well...defense let the team down last night. Miami wasn't a good match up for us going in to the game. I was hoping that they would have another bad shooting day, like they did in the 1st round. But give Miami some credit, specially that Wong kid, they had an excellent shooting night. I know TJD's numbers ended up looking good, but it wasn't the same type of performance as we are used to seeing from him. Race played really well also. For me, 2 guys lost this game, Hood-Schifino and Bates. They both played terrible. I thought Woody shoulda pulled Hood-Schifino in the 2nd half for a while longer. You could tell his head wasn't in the game, not sure why.

It was a good season tho. Woulda been nice to win at least 1 more game in the tourney, but that's life. Next season in kind of a crap shoot right now. I'm not sure they are as good at this point, we'll see.

GO HOOSIERS!!!

[fearofpopvol1]

It was a disappointing but predictable ending to a season that felt like it should've been better than it was. I'm glad they didn't get bounced in the first round like Purdue and it's hard to call losing to Miami an upset really, but I felt like they could have won the game too.

Really rooting hard for TJD in his next chapter. Players like him don't come around everyday. He's an all time Hoosier great and probably belongs on IU's Mount Rushmore for players. Easily the most complete players since Henderson (who is likely the most complete IU player ever). Even though TJD has no jump shot (yet) I still think he should be a first round talent.

It'll be interesting to see what Woodson does next as next year will feel more like his team.

[Strikes Out Looking]

Hood-Schifino seemed like he was sleepwalking to the NBA last night - maybe his performance knocks his draft stock, but as NBA basketball to college basketball is what WWE is to wrestling, I have no idea. IU pretty much will have a blank slate next year - I'm hoping that without TJD on the floor, the players realize they actually need to take the cement off of their shoes and move while on the floor.

Last night was an embarrassment. Those chuckin' 3's were awful - and the fact that they couldn't rebound on defense was a disgrace. They played like they were on a schoolyard and had just met for the first time and had never even practiced together.

[fearofpopvol1]

The women go down to Miami too. And at home no less. It was a bad effort by them too, although they at least made it a game after doing down. Still, was really rooting for them and there's no question this was a very disappointing outcome for them.

[Revering4Blue]

Hood-Schifino seemed like he was sleepwalking to the NBA last night - maybe his performance knocks his draft stock, but as NBA basketball to college basketball is what WWE is to wrestling, I have no idea.

NBA teams approach the draft with future (two or three years down the line) projectability in mind and give little credence to team and individual game performances. The question isn't whether JHS will be selected before the 20th pick in the draft (He'll likely be off the board by 16 at the latest), it's whether he believes it's worth it to stay another year and virtually be assured of going top 5.


IU pretty much will have a blank slate next year - I'm hoping that without TJD on the floor, the players realize they actually need to take the cement off of their shoes and move while on the floor.

Judging from Woody's post game comments about the future of the program (namely, that it's never been his preferred style to play through the post first), he indicated that Miami's style of play/roster is the direction he wants IU to go, which should be music to our ears. I expect Woody to really hit the transfer portal with IU an attractive destination.




Last night was an embarrassment. Those chuckin' 3's were awful - and the fact that they couldn't rebound on defense was a disgrace. They played like they were on a schoolyard and had just met for the first time and had never even practiced together.

Spot -on.

[SunDeck]

The women go down to Miami too. And at home no less. It was a bad effort by them too, although they at least made it a game after doing down. Still, was really rooting for them and there's no question this was a very disappointing outcome for them.

Miami came with strong, fast perimeter defense and they cutoff lanes on every possession. IU was off balance, out of rhythm the entire game. It may be that Holmes was not really 100% and couldn't manage the physicality of Miami's big players, but they said she was ok. I felt they had not been playing their best ball since the loss to Iowa.

It was a bummer, for sure, but they return all the starters except Berger next year, so they should have an opportunity to get back to where they were this year. Her shoes are hard to fill, so it will be up to Chloe Moore-Mcniel. If she can improve her ability to get to the rim, she can be an outstanding player. I like her at point with Parrish, Scalia and Garzon shooting.

[Boston Red]

Louisville and Indiana need to play next year on the women's side. Two great teams that close together should meet up.

[dubc47834]

Coach Knight was admitted to the hospital on Friday. I have a buddy who knows Pat Knight, and it doesn't sound real good. Hopefully he can pull thru whatever the ailment is, but I know he's been having some health issues for a bit now.

[fearofpopvol1]

Surprised this thread has been dormant with the good news...

Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Indiana: How the 5-star power forward fits with the Hoosiers

* The five-star power forward out of New Jersey previously committed to Duke, but de-committed in April.
* He chose Indiana over Kansas this time around.
* The 6-foot-8, 210-pound Mgbako is the No. 8 player in the 2023 class and the No. 2 power forward behind Ron Holland, per the 247Sports Composite.

https://theathletic.com/4514876/2023/05/12/mackenzie-mgbako-commitment-indiana/?source=pulsenewsletter&campaign=6795511

Still need some shooters.

[Assembly Hall]

Surprised this thread has been dormant with the good news...

Mackenzie Mgbako commits to Indiana: How the 5-star power forward fits with the Hoosiers

* The five-star power forward out of New Jersey previously committed to Duke, but de-committed in April.
* He chose Indiana over Kansas this time around.
* The 6-foot-8, 210-pound Mgbako is the No. 8 player in the 2023 class and the No. 2 power forward behind Ron Holland, per the 247Sports Composite.

https://theathletic.com/4514876/2023/05/12/mackenzie-mgbako-commitment-indiana/?source=pulsenewsletter&campaign=6795511

Still need some shooters.

...and Kansas fans are in disbelief.

[dubc47834]

...and Kansas fans are in disbelief.

Hell...I'm in disbelief...lol

[Assembly Hall]

Hell...I'm in disbelief...lol

It was interesting to watch the recruitment unfold. It was non-stop talk on the Hoosier sites I frequent. 3 things stood out to me. (1) Mac's Dad didn't attend the Kansas visit but did go to Bloomington. (2) Cancelling the Louisville visit after visiting IU. And (3) Mark Cuban.

[dubc47834]

It was interesting to watch the recruitment unfold. It was non-stop talk on the Hoosier sites I frequent. 3 things stood out to me. (1) Mac's Dad didn't attend the Kansas visit but did go to Bloomington. (2) Cancelling the Louisville visit after visiting IU. And (3) Mark Cuban.

What's the Cuban link?

[Assembly Hall]

What's the Cuban link?

Cuban started following Mgbako on twitter. Mgbako started following Cuban back. May have been something, may have been nothing. But I found it interesting.

[Assembly Hall]

Hell...I'm in disbelief...lol

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/once-he-came-to-campus-it-was-over-an-in-depth-look-at-how-india-210419226/

[dubc47834]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/once-he-came-to-campus-it-was-over-an-in-depth-look-at-how-india-210419226/

Good read. Woody had to be confident once they reached out to him. Says a lot of good things about the job Woody is doing and the reputation he is building!

[Revering4Blue]

It was interesting to watch the recruitment unfold. It was non-stop talk on the Hoosier sites I frequent. 3 things stood out to me. (1) Mac's Dad didn't attend the Kansas visit but did go to Bloomington. (2) Cancelling the Louisville visit after visiting IU. And (3) Mark Cuban.

Also, Mac spoke with Carmelo Anthony, who played for Woodson in NY, as we all know. Interestingly enough, Mac has been compared with ‘Melo as an NBA comp in some circles.

I love the fit with Ware, who can stretch the floor as a 7-footer and protect the rim.

But, as pointed out, another shooter is desperately needed via the portal..


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