Anyone actually think we'll get Mullins?

[Bippy]

My 1st thought when Sisley announced was that we'd get neither Harrelson or Mullins.
Anyone actually have anything compelling to think Mullins is heard our way?

 

[crazed_hoosier2]

I think he’ll end up a Husky.

Danny Hurley is the new Coach K. It will be really hard to beat him in a recruiting battle.

 

[IUNorth]

I think we'll get him, yes. Lots of talk of family travel being a factor. All accounts I've heard is he's fairly close with Sisley.

If we don't get him...I think its yet another indictment on the style that Woody has implemented since arriving in Bloomington. And Mullins will likely have committed before this year's team has an opportunity to change that perception.

 

[Tammany Hall]

Travel issues and some of the likely commits (may have happened already) to UNC and UConn seem to help us.

I know nothing but seems like we have a good chance.

 

[IUNorth]

Travel issues and some of the likely commits (may have happened already) to UNC and UConn seem to help us.

I know nothing but seems like we have a good chance.

Too many factors lead to IU being the "best" choice. If he chooses elsewhere...not the end of the world, obviously. But it would be further proof that we have something going on that is hurting our chances with high level high school guards. And the most obvious reason would have to be Woody's style of play.

 

[edub72]

UNC and UCONN getting other commitments has to help IU

 

[kkott]

UNC and UCONN getting other commitments has to help IU

Unless they have one I'm not aware of, the UNC kid (Dixon?) is a PG I think, so likely no impact on Mullins unless he just really wants to, or doesn't want to, play with him.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

yes

 

[zeke4ahs]

Yes

 

[dbmhoosier]

Too many factors lead to IU being the "best" choice. If he chooses elsewhere...not the end of the world, obviously. But it would be further proof that we have something going on that is hurting our chances with high level high school guards. And the most obvious reason would have to be Woody's style of play.

And his age and lack of job security. Had it not been from some big money promises by the Cooks and Simons he would've been gone this year.

 

[IUNorth]

And his age and lack of job security. Had it not been from some big money promises by the Cooks and Simons he would've been gone this year.

Could be. I kinda doubt those things are factoring in much though. If there were legitimate concerns on that, from high school recruits perspective...Would Sisley have chosen IU? Would Haralson have had IU as a consideration all the way until the end? Would Mullins have IU as one of his final 3? I think probably not.

 

[hookyIU1990]

Unless they have one I'm not aware of, the UNC kid (Dixon?) is a PG I think, so likely no impact on Mullins unless he just really wants to, or doesn't want to, play with him.

Dybantsa is a wing. Maybe that's who it is? Would help us if it's him.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Could be. I kinda doubt those things are factoring in much though. If there were legitimate concerns on that, from high school recruits perspective...Would Sisley have chosen IU? Would Haralson have had IU as a consideration all the way until the end? Would Mullins have IU as one of his final 3? I think probably not.

One could argue those kids feel pressure from their hometown's families etc. to attend IU. and keep them on the short list just to appease those people. Woodson has a shitload of top 5s in high profile long-term recruitments but few wins.

 

[jmp7819]

I hope Braylon comes to IU him and Sisley have been playing together off and on and and really complement one another very well at the college level and if he comes to IU all his family and friends can watch him play all the time. Hoosier nation really wants you Braylon GO HOOSIERS !!!

 

[hozo4ultimate]

And his age and lack of job security. Had it not been from some big money promises by the Cooks and Simons he would've been gone this year.

So if everything was different and the things happening weren't happening, Woody wouldn't be here? That is a weird take.

 

[4IUfourever]

Short answer: no. Too many misses the last several years to get my hopes up. That is IU basketball in a nutshell. I hope I’m wrong.

 

[asindc]

Yes.