DISQUS

aerialM · 1 month ago

wow - I officially cannot wait for the start of the season. this year's class, plus the arrival of j. rivers & vjIII 2.0 - i'm pumped. i'm really excited about derek elston. he's got a chance to be special methinks. they'll be top 25 soon, but not yet I don't think. Next year, .500? anyway - this class is amazing, all things considered.

BFowler · 1 month ago

I'll have to admit, the "VJ III 2.0" comment is great, that descibes it perfectly. I am excited about seeing his improvement. I can't wait to see Creek and Watford. If they can just reduce the turnovers by 25% (like 5 a game) I would be thrilled. Just don't lose the games you are not supposed to lose, win half the toss-ups, and be competitive in the ones you are not supposed to win. HH at MM can not come fast enough.

BGleas · 1 month ago

To me this release says, "Watford and Creek are as good as advertised, Hulls and Elston are going to really surprise everyone sooner than later, and although we really like them, don't expect a ton from Capo and Bawa right away."

So, really not much different than many already think, just really confirming it from CTC himself. Also, I still love all the interaction and information sharing CTC does with the fans!

Julian · 1 month ago

I officially have a man crush on Christian Watford...jk but I really do like his versatility he'll be fun to watch

kyle111 · 1 month ago

top 25 team all the way

BobbyDigital · 1 month ago

Maybe next year. Maybe. I love this class. Its almost easy to forget about 3 players in the top 50. I really can't wait to see them in action.

Kelin Blab · 1 month ago

I will withhold my season predictions til Alex does that thread however....I think we will flirt with 'a' tournament this year, not sure which one, if I had to say....NIT, CIB, NCAA.....I can ASSURE you we will beat 2 ranked teams this year. A small predicition yet bold predicition would be (we beat Maryland, KY, and PU) all at home......

JerryCT · 1 month ago

I love it. You witheld your predictions .............then.........you gave bold ones. You just cannot resist being positive and excited about this team...................me too

because it's Indiana · 1 month ago

Oh my...I would take just one of those. I hope to call you Kelin NostoBlabous.

DJ5 · 1 month ago

Great comments. This sounds like a well rounded class. Bawa and Capo might not contribute, but they sound like great "glue" guys who will practice hard, play roles, and bring a positive attitude.

On a side note, there is an article in the Star about Branden Dawson with IU, Purdue, etc, in his top ten. Dawson's a great do-it-all talent and I can't remember the last guy IU got from the region (Nover?) and I don't think they have ever landed a SYF guy. It could also help them in their efforts to land Marrero for '12.

jgongora86 · 1 month ago

Do you guys think Bawa should Red shirt? His athletic ability is awesome but he's very raw on basketball IQ. I see him becoming a great player by his junior year, but do you think a added year would benefit him?

GFDave · 1 month ago

I don't know why, but I almost never think about red shirting basketball players. Maybe because basketball is such a different situation than football. But I think in Bawa's case it might make a tremendous amount of sense. An extra year would no doubt be a huge benefit.

Julian · 1 month ago

red shirting him might not be that bad of an idea because if we put him in the new incoming class we wouldn't have to go after a big man...I do say i really want to see what hes like and how he plays im awfully eager

Ben_M · 1 month ago

I love Watford because he looks like he is straight out of 1992.

Julian · 1 month ago

kinda looks like Penny Hardaway

Kelin Blab · 1 month ago

I would love to see on the floor at some point....
Rivers
VJ3
Creek
Elston
Wateford....

Lots of fire power, lots of miss matches depending who we play.......I think Dumes could be the spark we need off the bench if would accept that roll, like Rod Wilmont....bring him and hulls in with the 2nd unit........

JerryCT · 1 month ago

I think you can rest easy that this lineup you will see early as Dumes and TP can get in foul trouble early.

Dumes off the bench ? If it reduces his PT is not a good idea. He is a pesky disruptive defender and our team last year was awful defensively. To put in perspective the top 6 players in 2007-8 each had as many or more steals as our team leader did last year...............who was..........Kyle Taber.

I think defense will get you PT this year which is why I think Capo might get on the floor more than people think. Consider PU,MSU, IL, UM or any team with an active scoring forward type. Are you going to match Watford ( our scorer that we protect defensively ), VJ3, Creek, Bawa against Hummel or Roe ? Don't think so . PU and IL also have legit centers forcing TP on the floor. This means a lineup that pits Elston and Capo against Hummel/Roe and perhaps Capo as a replacement for TP. We will sacrifice scoring for defense............and we should.

Not saying they will start but I am saying to protect TP and Watford these guys will get serious PT.

Ben_M · 1 month ago

Tom Pritchard figure out how to make free throws yet?

iumarine · 1 month ago

Cannot wait for basketball to start. I will be enjoyable to watch this season where we at least have the talent to match up with most of the competition. I am not sure how the maturity of Rivers can offset the inexperience of our freshmen. The tournament in Puerto Rico should help this team to grow up a little faster. Go Hoosiers!