So if IU takes both Goode and Leal,,
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Freddie was undersized but he was strong and had a lot of heart. I used to love watching him come out of the scrum with big rebounds. Now, I realize having an FM as your 5 is not a good business model, but I loved watching him play.
It was fun watching him learn the game of basketball.
Thank you for the Freddie McSwain reminder. Loved that guy.
A guy like Freddie McSwain has a place on every team. Rather it be starting lineup or 13th man. That dunk he had against Duke had the Hall rocking.
If ever a bb player was designed for football, it was
Freddie McSwain.
Freddie McSwain.
What is puzzling to me is that this roster is tailor-made for a dominant interior player. The strength of the perimeter shooters should open up the paint. This roster should appeal to bigs, not discourage them. I do hope that DeVries isn't done. While we won't necessarily land an elite inside player....with the shooters around him...he doesn't have to be elite to be effective.
Pretty clear DD doesn’t want a 7 footer unless he can shoot and move. He is fine throwing out 6’8 dudes against anyone. That is where modern basketball is, so let’s roll.
3s are worth more than 2s, everything about roster construction screams that is his number one priority.
What level of modern basketball you’re referring to? The NBA?
The level of skill at the NBA level is far superior to anything you will see in college. Size and an inside presence still matter at this level. How many Final Four teams over the last 4-5 years didn’t play a center? How many teams playing small have seriously competed for titles in the BigTen?
Illinois, Maryland both tried winning small… didn’t work out very well.
College. Best 2 defenses in the country just did it. Houston and the fighting strippers. Dude it’s all over the place in college now. 7 footers only play if they are elite or can shoot for good teams now.
Florida, UConn, Purdue, Auburn, Duke, MSU, Michigan etc etc all had bigs. You don’t need 7 foot but you will need at least 6’ 10” to win at the college level. Unless you’re just incredibly athletic like Houston. We’re certainly not that.
It's going to be fun to watch the fan base absorb the change of style. Modern basketball hasn't been played by IU in decades. Dudes that guard the nose off your face, run, and shoot... can't wait.
Cue The Office.
“Size and an inside presence still matter at this level”. That’s what she said.
I can't imagine why CDD wouldn't want a big to rebound and defend. Anytime IU has had great success, they have had a decent center. Just baffling!
I don't see great defenders other than Conerway with this group. We shall see.
Tayton is gonna be the best defensive guard in the big ten. Ya I said it.
Soooooo. IU has 2 guys at 6'8" and 1 at 6'10". Any foul trouble and they are in huge trouble.Not well thought out.
So was this roster in trouble?
| Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|
| F | 6'7" | Senior |
| C | 6'11" | Junior |
| G | 6'3" | Senior |
| G-F | 6'7" | Senior |
| F | 6'7" | Senior |
| G | 6'5" | Senior |
| G-F | 6'3" | Sophomore |
| G | 6'2" | Sophomore |
| G | 6'3" | Freshman |
| F | 6'5" | Freshman |
| F-C | 6'8" | Sophomore |
| F-C | 6'9" | Freshman |
| F | 6'9" | Freshman |
How athletic was that roster? Could they rebound and defend better than just about everyone in the country?
I think Wulf is a decent comp for Bailey, but not Goldin. Yes, he was comfortable on the perimeter but he was also 7'1" and a pretty rugged interior player on D and the glass. Not Bailey's rep.
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