Memphis vs Indiana recruiting needs

[TR32]

Feel free to chime in. I generally don't post a lot about recruiting, but it does seem like IU is up against Memphis for 2 remaining recruits in Watford and Quinones.

A quick look at Memphis shows they lose 3 senior guards and return just a couple who played, one being a 5'9" point and Lomax a 6'6" guy.

But they have 2 centers and a PF signed and a returning 6'10" guy who played alot.

I'm thinking they need guards as bad as IU does, but also, I'm thinking they don't really need Watford as badly as IU does.

With Watford at IU, I think he would do a lot of scoring from the wing and if Hunter is healthy, Indiana could spread wings and have TJD, Davis, or Brunk at the 5 as a single post, which is pretty much what they want to do.

On top of that IU has veteran guards who will be looking to pass. I think that is an appealing situation for an inside outside guy like Watford.

Certainly, other schools are involved, but I am surprised to see that on paper it looks to me like Watford would fit at IU better than Memphis and Quinones, as much as IU needs 3pt shooters, would fit very well at Memphis.

I don't have a lot of knowledge of Penny's team, so this is just one fan opinion.

Needless to say, Indiana needs guys who can score the 3 ball.

 

[TR32]

Alao, the returning 5'9" guard averaged 7 3PA per game and shot just 31%.

That doesn't look so good to me if I'm a 6'9" guy who will not be the featured inside threat.

And LSU is flat proven cheaters all the way back to Dale Brown, but certainly this unethical unscrupulous Wade guy.

Indiana would love to have another Watford.

 

[bailey777]

Feel free to chime in. I generally don't post a lot about recruiting, but it does seem like IU is up against Memphis for 2 remaining recruits in Watford and Quinones.

A quick look at Memphis shows they lose 3 senior guards and return just a couple who played, one being a 5'9" point and Lomax a 6'6" guy.

But they have 2 centers and a PF signed and a returning 6'10" guy who played alot.

I'm thinking they need guards as bad as IU does, but also, I'm thinking they don't really need Watford as badly as IU does.

With Watford at IU, I think he would do a lot of scoring from the wing and if Hunter is healthy, Indiana could spread wings and have TJD, Davis, or Brunk at the 5 as a single post, which is pretty much what they want to do.

On top of that IU has veteran guards who will be looking to pass. I think that is an appealing situation for an inside outside guy like Watford.

Certainly, other schools are involved, but I am surprised to see that on paper it looks to me like Watford would fit at IU better than Memphis and Quinones, as much as IU needs 3pt shooters, would fit very well at Memphis.

I don't have a lot of knowledge of Penny's team, so this is just one fan opinion.

Needless to say, Indiana needs guys who can score the 3 ball.

As we learned with harr

Feel free to chime in. I generally don't post a lot about recruiting, but it does seem like IU is up against Memphis for 2 remaining recruits in Watford and Quinones.

A quick look at Memphis shows they lose 3 senior guards and return just a couple who played, one being a 5'9" point and Lomax a 6'6" guy.

But they have 2 centers and a PF signed and a returning 6'10" guy who played alot.

I'm thinking they need guards as bad as IU does, but also, I'm thinking they don't really need Watford as badly as IU does.

With Watford at IU, I think he would do a lot of scoring from the wing and if Hunter is healthy, Indiana could spread wings and have TJD, Davis, or Brunk at the 5 as a single post, which is pretty much what they want to do.

On top of that IU has veteran guards who will be looking to pass. I think that is an appealing situation for an inside outside guy like Watford.

Certainly, other schools are involved, but I am surprised to see that on paper it looks to me like Watford would fit at IU better than Memphis and Quinones, as much as IU needs 3pt shooters, would fit very well at Memphis.

I don't have a lot of knowledge of Penny's team, so this is just one fan opinion.

Needless to say, Indiana needs guys who can score the 3 ball.

The problem is I dont this its down to memphis and iu. I think Lsu is above iu for him. We are a very long shot.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

Will be very surprised if we get Trendon. In-home visit a week ago last Sunday went well, but I wouldn’t consider us a player unless TW comes up for a OV sometime in early May. I’ve heard it’s being discussed and considered, but until/unless it comes to fruition I’m not getting my hopes up.

 

[fkfootball]

He doesn’t want to play where his brother played. It’s interesting that he wanted nothing to do with UGA which is close to his home. I don’t think the Watfords like Crean.

 

[bsmitty08]

He doesn’t want to play where his brother played. It’s interesting that he wanted nothing to do with UGA which is close to his home. I don’t think the Watfords like Crean.

Then Why is IU in his final 2? If he doesn’t want to play where his brother played, don’t be recruited by them.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

He doesn’t want to play where his brother played. It’s interesting that he wanted nothing to do with UGA which is close to his home. I don’t think the Watfords like Crean.

From my understanding, the Watford's never heard from the IU staff when Crean was still here. He showed zero interest in Trendon, which shocked the family.

 

[SeaNap]

Feel free to chime in. I generally don't post a lot about recruiting, but it does seem like IU is up against Memphis for 2 remaining recruits in Watford and Quinones.

A quick look at Memphis shows they lose 3 senior guards and return just a couple who played, one being a 5'9" point and Lomax a 6'6" guy.

But they have 2 centers and a PF signed and a returning 6'10" guy who played alot.

I'm thinking they need guards as bad as IU does, but also, I'm thinking they don't really need Watford as badly as IU does.

With Watford at IU, I think he would do a lot of scoring from the wing and if Hunter is healthy, Indiana could spread wings and have TJD, Davis, or Brunk at the 5 as a single post, which is pretty much what they want to do.

On top of that IU has veteran guards who will be looking to pass. I think that is an appealing situation for an inside outside guy like Watford.

Certainly, other schools are involved, but I am surprised to see that on paper it looks to me like Watford would fit at IU better than Memphis and Quinones, as much as IU needs 3pt shooters, would fit very well at Memphis.

I don't have a lot of knowledge of Penny's team, so this is just one fan opinion.

Needless to say, Indiana needs guys who can score the 3 ball.

I believe Watford will sign on with either Alabama as soon as the
new coach signs Watford's high school coach. If that doesn't work
look for Duke to get him with virtually no promises.
It's a good thing that he didn't commit to LSU. Come on, Watford isn't
going to play behind TDJ.

 

[SeaNap]

Then Why is IU in his final 2? If he doesn’t want to play where his brother played, don’t be recruited by them.

You sometimes list a school to encourage another program to offer you
more in their system. Especially if it's a Big Ten offer.

 

[bsmitty08]

You sometimes list a school to encourage another program to offer you
more in their system. Especially if it's a Big Ten offer.

The guys is a 5 star recruit lol. He doesn’t need IU as a school for ammo. He had duke offer

 

[T.M.P.]

I believe Watford will sign on with either Alabama as soon as the
new coach signs Watford's high school coach. If that doesn't work
look for Duke to get him with virtually no promises.
It's a good thing that he didn't commit to LSU. Come on, Watford isn't
going to play behind TDJ.

Duke just signed Matthew Hurt.

 

[bsmitty08]

I believe Watford will sign on with either Alabama as soon as the
new coach signs Watford's high school coach. If that doesn't work
look for Duke to get him with virtually no promises.
It's a good thing that he didn't commit to LSU. Come on, Watford isn't
going to play behind TDJ.

Watford at the 4 and TJD at the 5

 

[T.M.P.]

Feel free to chime in. I generally don't post a lot about recruiting, but it does seem like IU is up against Memphis for 2 remaining recruits in Watford and Quinones.

A quick look at Memphis shows they lose 3 senior guards and return just a couple who played, one being a 5'9" point and Lomax a 6'6" guy.

But they have 2 centers and a PF signed and a returning 6'10" guy who played alot.

I'm thinking they need guards as bad as IU does, but also, I'm thinking they don't really need Watford as badly as IU does.

With Watford at IU, I think he would do a lot of scoring from the wing and if Hunter is healthy, Indiana could spread wings and have TJD, Davis, or Brunk at the 5 as a single post, which is pretty much what they want to do.

On top of that IU has veteran guards who will be looking to pass. I think that is an appealing situation for an inside outside guy like Watford.

Certainly, other schools are involved, but I am surprised to see that on paper it looks to me like Watford would fit at IU better than Memphis and Quinones, as much as IU needs 3pt shooters, would fit very well at Memphis.

I don't have a lot of knowledge of Penny's team, so this is just one fan opinion.

Needless to say, Indiana needs guys who can score the 3 ball.

They also have a SO 6'9 Louisville transfer who sat out last year.

 

[bailey777]

Then Why is IU in his final 2? If he doesn’t want to play where his brother played, don’t be recruited by them.

We are in his final two? Where in the world did you see that as this is the first I hearing of it.

 

[cryano]

He doesn’t want to play where his brother played. It’s interesting that he wanted nothing to do with UGA which is close to his home. I don’t think the Watfords like Crean.

Why would you think that?
What coach would Watford have had the offensive freedom and success that he had under Crean?

 

[minneman]

The guys is a 5 star recruit lol. He doesn’t need IU as a school for ammo. He had duke offer

Duke hasn't offered. They've been in contact but haven't offered.

 

[SeaNap]

The guys is a 5 star recruit lol. He doesn’t need IU as a school for ammo. He had duke offer[/QUOTE/] I was kind of referring to the offense/shots. But okay!

 

[fpeaugh]

Penny > Archie

It’s pretty simple.

 

[bsmitty08]

Penny > Archie

It’s pretty simple.

How so? Because he has recruited his AAU team well?

 

[fpeaugh]

How so? Because he has recruited his AAU team well?

One word...credibility.

And he didn’t lay an egg last year with a very talented roster.

 

[T.M.P.]

One word...credibility.

And he didn’t lay an egg last year with a very talented roster.

 

[bsmitty08]

One word...credibility.

And he didn’t lay an egg last year with a very talented roster.

Chris Mullin, Pat Ewing have credibility. How well they doing?

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

One word...credibility.

And he didn’t lay an egg last year with a very talented roster.

Lol - how many injuries did they have.

 

[cryano]

Chris Mullin, Pat Ewing have credibility. How well they doing?

Kind of a mixed bag...a lot of these schools probably just taking a shot for name-recognition to separate their no-name schools from the levels they compete with...this is 2 years dated as well...

Avery Johnson, Alabama
Reggie Theus, Cal State Northridge
Donyell Marshall, Central Connecticut
Kevin Ollie, Connecticut
Michael Curry, Florida Atlantic
Leonard Hamilton, Florida State
Dan Majerle, Grand Canyon
Rick Pitino, Louisville
Mike Dunlap, Loyola Marymount
Dan D'Antoni, Marshall
Eric Musselman, Nevada
Lon Kruger, Oklahoma
Damon Stoudamire, Pacific
Terry Porter, Portland
Chris Mullin, St. John's
Scott Padgett, Samford
Mike Dunleavy Sr., Tulane
Johnny Dawkins, Central Florida
Steve Alford, UCLA
Mark Price, UNC-Charlotte
Larry Krystkowiak, Utah
Mark Pope, Utah Valley
Tim Floyd, UTEP
Tony Bennett, Virginia
Danny Manning, Wake Forest
Lorenzo Romar, Washington
Fred Hoiberg, Nebraska

 

[hickorytree1]

Penny > Archie

It’s pretty simple.

This guy must be you:

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

Penny > Archie

It’s pretty simple.

Really because they play in a weaker conference. They lost twice to Cincinnati and Houston. They didn’t beat anyone in a power 5 conference. I guess if you are an idiot then he is greater than Archie.

 

[fpeaugh]

Really because they play in a weaker conference. They lost twice to Cincinnati and Houston. They didn’t beat anyone in a power 5 conference. I guess if you are an idiot then he is greater than Archie.

His first year.

Archie lost to Indiana St at home by 30 and at IPFW his first year.

 

[cryano]

Really because they play in a weaker conference. They lost twice to Cincinnati and Houston. They didn’t beat anyone in a power 5 conference. I guess if you are an idiot then he is greater than Archie.

Houston was top 10...hardly a bad loss...

 

[GregHaggard]

I think we're a long shot for Quinones, and an extreme long shot for Watford.
But, I have heard rumors Quinones Michigan visit was cancelled for this weekend, although I've been unable to confirm that.
Anyway, we may have a shot at Lester.

 

[Tasmanian Devil]

I think we're a long shot for Quinones, and an extreme long shot for Watford.
But, I have heard rumors Quinones Michigan visit was cancelled for this weekend, although I've been unable to confirm that.
Anyway, we may have a shot at Lester.

I've seen that several places also, but no official confirmation.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

His first year.

Archie lost to Indiana St at home by 30 and at IPFW his first year.

Yeah and Archie took over a mess. Did Penny have the problems taking over in Memphis that Archie has at Indiana. Just stop with your crap because that’s all you post.

 

[cryano]

Yeah and Archie took over a mess. Did Penny have the problems taking over in Memphis that Archie has at Indiana. Just stop with your crap because that’s all you post.

Archie did not take over a mess.
Not at all.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

Houston was top 10...hardly a bad loss...

I’m not saying it’s a bad loss but they lost twice to them and they’re in a weaker conference. Indiana beat Marquette. Butler. MSU twice.

 

[cryano]

Archie did not take over a mess.
Not at all.

Archie has taken a situation he was handed, and worsened it the longer he has remained.

 

[cryano]

I’m not saying it’s a bad loss but they lost twice to them and they’re in a weaker conference. Indiana beat Marquette. Butler. MSU twice.

and lost to Iowa, OhSt and Purdue twice.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

Archie did not take over a mess.
Not at all.

Nope sure didn’t. Team couldn’t play defense, turned the ball over way too much, didn’t have a pg because TC didn’t believe in them I guess. Had to deal with wasted schollies on players that shouldn’t have been here.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

Archie has taken a situation he was handed, and worsened it the longer he has remained.

Get the **** out of here you ****ing idiot.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

and lost to Iowa, OhSt and Purdue twice.

Yeah and I bet Memphis would have also.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

and lost to Iowa, OhSt and Purdue twice.

Didn’t Ohio St. beat Cincinnati, something Memphis couldn’t do twice.

 

[Hoosier_Phenom]

and lost to Iowa, OhSt and Purdue twice.

I see and how far did Purdue go in the tourney and didn’t Iowa knock Cincinnati out of the tourney. Your comparison is stupid.