Switching gears a little…

[ge-off]

Let’s look at who IU will have on the team next yr. I’ll start:

Cupps
Zrno- read today he was coming
Sisley

I’m gonna guess Rice, MR, and MM all return with a great hire. Pretty solid starting point for a good coach.

I also wonder if the right hire could flip Mullins? I mean UConn hasn’t been all that great and Hurley has shown some serious asshole moments

 

[steelyvan]

Let’s look at who IU will have on the team next yr. I’ll start:

Cupps
Zrno- read today he was coming
Sisley

I’m gonna guess Rice, MR, and MM all return with a great hire. Pretty solid starting point for a good coach.

I also wonder if the right hire could flip Mullins? I mean UConn hasn’t been all that great and Hurley has shown some serious asshole moments

i like the way you are thinking. Cupps may want to move on and re-establish himself. then consider moving back up somewhere.
they should take a run at Mullins.
im hoping the new hire has some talent willing to move with the coach and fill in our gaps.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

wouldn't bank on anyone returning until the new coach reveal is over.
Depending on who the new coach is, he could bring a couple stud players with him.
Just way too many questions answered right now.

Did read Zrno stays committed (and Sisley). No idea about Cupps...forgot he was on the team until I saw him in the handshake lineup after the game last night. Question what MM's future is. Our game winning run last night occurred with him on the bench. There is a pattern being established. Assume he'll wait until new coach is learned, maybe meet with him, before making any decisions.

No clue what MR is thinking. Hoping the same...wait and see. Rice could blossom with the right coach. Hope he takes same approach.
Tucker...who knows.

April and May will be busy. The coach reveal will happen quickly (my bet) as soon as the season is over. SD knows the portal will open up and IU's future has to be set when it does. NCAA first weekend ends Sunday March 23. Portal opens Monday March 24. I'm predicting new coach reveal between Mar 19-23 (unless this team somehow finds its way into the S16). 4-5 days earlier if we flame out and don't make the tourney.

 

[BusdriverE]

I think most of the players will leave but with NIL, who knows. Not only was Mbako on the bench during the run against PS, but he also sat the entire 2nd half against PU, which is telling. Tucker is another player hard to read. Read on this board somewhere that he is being disciplined for not going to class or something which is very telling also since he is supposed to have over a 3.0 gpa in high school so sounds like he might be checking out

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

I think most of the players will leave but with NIL, who knows. Not only was Mbako on the bench during the run against PS, but he also sat the entire 2nd half against PU, which is telling. Tucker is another player hard to read. Read on this board somewhere that he is being disciplined for not going to class or something which is very telling also since he is supposed to have over a 3.0 gpa in high school so sounds like he might be checking out

That Tucker stuff was just someone throwing shit against the wall. Don’t amplify that BS

 

[the Donny Difference]

i like the way you are thinking. Cupps may want to move on and re-establish himself. then consider moving back up somewhere.
they should take a run at Mullins.
im hoping the new hire has some talent willing to move with the coach and fill in our gaps.

IU is gonna have nba players on the roster next year?

 

[edub72]

I don’t want anyone back. Keep Sisley and Zrno

 

[GThomas]

Let’s look at who IU will have on the team next yr. I’ll start:

Cupps
Zrno- read today he was coming
Sisley

I’m gonna guess Rice, MR, and MM all return with a great hire. Pretty solid starting point for a good coach.

I also wonder if the right hire could flip Mullins? I mean UConn hasn’t been all that great and Hurley has shown some serious asshole moments

I'd like to see Reneau and Carlyle explore their options. MR is an undersized 5 or limited-range 4; he fits neither position well. Moreover, he's foul prone and plays questionable defense. And Carlyle is, well, Carlyle.

 

[steelyvan]

IU is gonna have nba players on the roster next year?

Why are you asking me that question based on what I posted in response to the OP??

 

[.Gerdis]

wouldn't bank on anyone returning until the new coach reveal is over.
Depending on who the new coach is, he could bring a couple stud players with him.
Just way too many questions answered right now.

Did read Zrno stays committed (and Sisley). No idea about Cupps...forgot he was on the team until I saw him in the handshake lineup after the game last night. Question what MM's future is. Our game winning run last night occurred with him on the bench. There is a pattern being established. Assume he'll wait until new coach is learned, maybe meet with him, before making any decisions.

No clue what MR is thinking. Hoping the same...wait and see. Rice could blossom with the right coach. Hope he takes same approach.
Tucker...who knows.

April and May will be busy. The coach reveal will happen quickly (my bet) as soon as the season is over. SD knows the portal will open up and IU's future has to be set when it does. NCAA first weekend ends Sunday March 23. Portal opens Monday March 24. I'm predicting new coach reveal between Mar 19-23 (unless this team somehow finds its way into the S16). 4-5 days earlier if we flame out and don't make the tourney.

How about this for drama?

IU extends their season (sweet 16 or better), only to watch one of their top choices be the first domino to fall (hired away).

 

[abraxis]

How about this for drama?

IU extends their season (sweet 16 or better), only to watch one of their top choices be the first domino to fall (hired away).

Then I would say rehire Woodson for another season in hopes of a better crop of available coaches next year. It gives Brad Stevens another chance to have a change of heart.

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

How about this for drama?

IU extends their season (sweet 16 or better), only to watch one of their top choices be the first domino to fall (hired away).

Short term success screwing our long term future?

2002 all over again.

 

[kraft cheese+macaroni]

How about this for drama?

IU extends their season (sweet 16 or better), only to watch one of their top choices be the first domino to fall (hired away).

 

[TDHoosier]

I'd like to see Reneau and Carlyle explore their options. MR is an undersized 5 or limited-range 4; he fits neither position well. Moreover, he's foul prone and plays questionable defense. And Carlyle is, well, Carlyle.

I would keep Reneau 1000 point scorers are hard to come by especially when your team plays very limited post season games. A good coach can make him a very active 4 as well as improve his defense, kind of why you want a good coach. Many on here rave about the Drake coach, apparently he wins with way less talent than Reneau he might think Malik is the next Karl Malone. lol

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

I would keep Reneau 1000 point scorers are hard to come by especially when your team plays very limited post season games. A good coach can make him a very active 4 as well as improve his defense, kind of why you want a good coach. Many on here rave about the Drake coach, apparently he wins with way less talent than Reneau he might think Malik is the next Karl Malone. lol

I agree about wanting MR to stay.

that said, he'll never be the next Mailman. For a guy his size, he could run the court with the best of them. MR has some seriously heavy feet.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Miami, Dayton, Maryland,

 

[asindc]

How about this for drama?

IU extends their season (sweet 16 or better), only to watch one of their top choices be the first domino to fall (hired away).

The team’s current success should only disrupt the announcement timeline. It should have no effect on the negotiating process and timeline.

 

[TDHoosier]

I agree about wanting MR to stay.

that said, he'll never be the next Mailman. For a guy his size, he could run the court with the best of them. MR has some seriously heavy feet.

oh I agree just saying McCollum might think it given the athletic talent he has now.

 

[bailey777]

Let’s look at who IU will have on the team next yr. I’ll start:

Cupps
Zrno- read today he was coming
Sisley

I’m gonna guess Rice, MR, and MM all return with a great hire. Pretty solid starting point for a good coach.

I also wonder if the right hire could flip Mullins? I mean UConn hasn’t been all that great and Hurley has shown some serious asshole moments

I don't want any of the current guys back.

 

[bailey777]

How about this for drama?

IU extends their season (sweet 16 or better), only to watch one of their top choices be the first domino to fall (hired away).

They would probably give Woodson a lifetime contract if he made the sweet sixeteen.

 

[kurt cloverdales]

I don't want any of the current guys back.

why, 3 or 4 will be considered top players available

 

[Chicago-bound Hoosier]

oh I agree just saying McCollum might think it given the athletic talent he has now.

yep, MR can be frustrating at times, but he's still a 15/7 guy for some team next yr. Not an easy hole to fill.

 

[steelyvan]

I don't want any of the current guys back.

I understand your sentiment. But doesn't that make it very difficult on the new coaching staff to bring in 10-12 guys?
Pope is having a very good season having had to do that. He got 6 high quality guys but their team drops off when they go deeper to the bench. Quality practice players are needed.

 

[ge-off]

I don't want any of the current guys back.

Well, from the list of potential coaches, you may get your wish. None of these kids will want to play snail ball for Bennett, McCollum.

With what we have seen for the most part, they would t be interested in playing more defensive style for Cronin or TJ.

 

[IUNorth]

oh I agree just saying McCollum might think it given the athletic talent he has now.

All joking aside...I think McCollum would be impressed with Malik's offensive size, abilities, and skill. And would salivate when figuring out how to best use him in his pick and roll actions. But then, on the opposite end of the floor, he'd be beyond frustrated in Malik's footwork, reaction times, ability to adjust and read plays, etc... And would spend an inordinate amount of time "breaking" him from his bad defensive habits.

So no...I kinda doubt he'd view Malik, as a whole, as a huge upgrade over his Drake bigs. But I'm sure would welcome the challenge of getting the most out of him.