From what I've been told by my connection to IU Athletics, there's a strong dislike between players Crean recruited and those recruited by Archie. Justin Smith, Devonte Green, De'Ron Davis and Al Durham feel they are pitted against the rest of the roster, particularly with the kids from Indiana and the emphasis on in-state recruiting.
That dislike has been reported elsewhere, but I haven't heard it explained like this until last night. It surely explains why a guy like Justin Smith becomes so disengaged in the middle of a game, or why a guy like Devonte Green simply does whatever he wants on the court.
Take it all for what it's worth.
That dislike has been reported elsewhere, but I haven't heard it explained like this until last night. It surely explains why a guy like Justin Smith becomes so disengaged in the middle of a game, or why a guy like Devonte Green simply does whatever he wants on the court.
Take it all for what it's worth.