Theo Pinson- Interesting story.

[GeorgeStrait IU]

5-star class of 2014 recruit shares why he didn’t choose Tom Crean and Indiana

Former IU coach Tom Crean was known for rigorous and unpredictable practices. At least in the case of one 5-star prospect, it may have cost him a recruit while he was head coach at Indiana. Theo Pi…

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Probably a good reason that 2012-2013 team started to lose a step at the end of the season. Anyways, a good former recruit thoughts on Indiana.

 

[WhyisIUBBcursed]

Cool story

 

[TR32]

That is interesting. Was Stan Robinson the replacement for losing Pinson? Can't recall.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

now if that was in the NIL era, he would say tape me lets practice

 

[IUgradman]

Not only were Crean’s practices excessive, they were held randomly. There was no set practice schedule. The players and staff all had to be on their toes constantly. Of course that would wear down a team physically and mentally over a season.

 

[UTFO]

Not only were Crean’s practices excessive, they were held randomly. There was no set practice schedule. The players and staff all had to be on their toes constantly. Of course that would wear down a team physically and mentally over a season.

And this is why I couldn't stand him.

It's all about Tom. He controls you. He's nuts.

 

[kkott]

Not only were Crean’s practices excessive, they were held randomly. There was no set practice schedule. The players and staff all had to be on their toes constantly. Of course that would wear down a team physically and mentally over a season.

That sounds like an exaggerated story. Never heard of a college team that didn't have a regular practice schedule, because of the difficulty of scheduling around classes. Crean was odd, but I don't think he's (too) crazy!

 

[DCDAVID]

That sounds like an exaggerated story. Never heard of a college team that didn't have a regular practice schedule, because of the difficulty of scheduling around classes. Crean was odd, but I don't think he's (too) crazy!

I agree it’s hard to believe but I have heard former players on podcasts saying that they never knew when a practice might be held.

 

[T.M.P.]

That sounds like an exaggerated story.

It's not.,

 

[jsig]

Can't imagine Crean practices being more tough than Knight's especially after a loss.

 

[iubirdman]

Can't imagine Crean practices being more tough than Knight's especially after a loss.

True, but I would guess the vast majority of the time, they actually knew when practice was from day to day

 

[Bucket Getter]

True, but I would guess the vast majority of the time, they actually knew when practice was from day to day

There were always stories he’d make them practice at midnight upon returning from a road trip loss. That surely didn’t happen, did it?

 

[13thman]

Can't imagine Crean practices being more tough than Knight's especially after a loss.

RMK shortened practices late in the year. Sometimes it was film only.