The Covid eligibility extensions have had a big impact and I agree the expirations will have an equally big impact.
Big chatter elsewhere on the net about IU staff (not) attending HS sectional games.
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Given the chatter down here about Sisley, I don’t think it should be all that surprising that Painter went to HH’s game and Woodson didn’t.
UK’s top scorer, transfer Antonio Reeves, is playing his fifth season at 23 years of age and exactly the same for Tre Mitchell top scorer on their front line.
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Sisley was at the Purdue game last night on an unofficial visit
Woody hasn’t given a shit about Indiana recruits since he got here. Everyone knows it.
The talent in the state varies, so I’m not saying we need a majority of Indiana kids.
But there is a role for local recruits at IU, and they’re the type of kids that can establish the core and culture that we are missing. And sometimes the big time 5*s come around and you have to get them. I doubt the next EJ or Yogi will be a lock to IU.
Pathetic.
The talent in the state varies, so I’m not saying we need a majority of Indiana kids.
But there is a role for local recruits at IU, and they’re the type of kids that can establish the core and culture that we are missing. And sometimes the big time 5*s come around and you have to get them. I doubt the next EJ or Yogi will be a lock to IU.
Pathetic.
I guess I am not everyone as I don't see Woodson not caring about state of Indiana recruits.
He may pay more attention to the whole country but to say he has not cared about Indiana kids is disingenuous at best. The following is a list of interest, offers and visits both official and unofficial.
2023
Booker
Colvin (always going to Purdue if in state)
Roberts
2024
Bidunga
2025
Sisley
Mullins
Harrelson
I know Indiana has good basketball players and Painter has long established relationships with high schools. I have agreed with poor roster management and maybe going all in on to small a pool of candidates is legitimate concern. Internet chatter is just that and I personally don't know many who truly have inside information.
So what? All recruits go to games at schools that are recruiting them. Why wouldn't you? It's a free game and a chance to get treated like a minor celebrity.
I get your point. But we are always going to have some level of visits/offers. We would have to compare that to previous Indiana coaches and/or Purdue. I’m not up for that much work.
I struggle with how many unrelated people are saying we aren’t prioritizing Indiana. I’m sure some may be biased or have an axe to grind, but the sample size is so large that can’t be all of it.
I use a little bit of hyperbole in the post. We’ve got a team with fundamentals and shooting issues (plus general identity/culture problems) in a state that produces players with good fundamentals and shooting. Just boggles my mind sometimes.
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Woodson has landed 1 Indiana HS commit in 3 years (Gunn who had already committed to Archie).
Does that sound like somebody who cares about Indiana HS players?
Sorry, meant Gunn in the transfer discussion. I don’t think Cupps is going anywhere.
Unless Gunn transfers to a mid-major where he can start right away, I think he would be better off staying. I agree about Cupps.
To be successful at all next year, Woody has to make serious upgrades in the guard and wing spots to move this team forward. This will have to include a legitimate shooting guard and legitimate wing (McNeeley?).
By default, with Cupps and Galloway returning, and if Newton is ready, this puts Gunn buried on the bench as we’ve recently seen he’s nowhere near a starting role. This is why I believe he’ll transfer.
You should catch up on the current internet buzz sounds like any and all players could leave including cupps. Sounds like xavier and Cinn are very interested in him. Now this assumes woodson stays.
Man Dolson may pull off the biggest fleecing in IU fandom. Gave woody that 1 million raise to put that buyout clause in. Dolson knew he needed an easier path to move. It’s actually genius. Dolson just said N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A.
Internet buzz. Don‘t know how much is speculation being repeated in an echo chamber.
Exactly internet rumors are 95% misinformation or mostly false based on someone wanting to be the one who breaks a story. Over the last several years our whole team was leaving,
Usually what happens the season plays out and then each staff and player evaluate their team and or personal situation and make decisions based on what they believe to be best for them.
Once coaching changes happen, the transfer portal opens up, players make decision on trying the NBA or at least to be evaluated by the scouts then roster management happens.
