Comments on: Breaking down Emmanuel Negedu’s possible destinations

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Tue, 27 May 2008 05:30:17 +0000

I think Jordan see's the GOOD writing on the wall…here is a guy who helped groom d-wade to one of the best players in the NBA. He is an uptempo type of coach and Jordan see's his opportunity to play at IU in front of 17K. I think his brother has a great influence on him in how to handle this situtation and given how joe managed a coaching change, Jordan is in a better position with Crean….Jordan Stays….

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Mon, 26 May 2008 22:30:17 +0000

By: Hoosiergirl

Hoosiergirl — Mon, 26 May 2008 10:18:05 +0000

Okay, gotcha. btw, cool avatar

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:34:38 +0000

We should be back Tuesday morning. Not much going on this weekend.

By: Hoosiergirl

Hoosiergirl — Mon, 26 May 2008 01:29:35 +0000

Yes, unfortunately. Hey if it helps Big A, I sent an IU fan who hadn't heard of this site here today, so maybe you could make a post about something just to keep away empty visits. lol

By: Ben_M

Ben_M — Sun, 25 May 2008 18:17:23 +0000

hoosier basketball gossip is taking a break for the weekend

By: Ryan_T

Ryan_T — Sat, 24 May 2008 23:25:17 +0000

i have also heard from people who work at assembly hall that Crawford wants out, but its definitely still a rumor.

By: Petetuckyburg

Petetuckyburg — Sat, 24 May 2008 10:43:31 +0000

The more days distance from McGees exit, the better I feel about Crawford staying. No over confidence though.

By: BTOWN40

BTOWN40 — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:50:46 +0000

nice wrinkles ma

By: BTOWN40

BTOWN40 — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:46:09 +0000

Didn't Purdue have 4 or 5 freshman start this season? and they suprised us all.
I say our freshman are a longer shot to do well record wise, because the Big Ten will be a better confereence this year top to bottom. Let's just look at growth from start to finish this year and see where we are at at years end. One thing for sure the effort will be there and seeing where the players fit and accept there roles is what I'm looking at this season

By: Ben_M

Ben_M — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:07:53 +0000

rumors are he's leaving too…so don't get too excited

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Fri, 23 May 2008 19:06:00 +0000

I am one who NEVER gave Crawford crap and here is why ( to help appreciate hime fully ) .

Although 5th in minutes played he outplayed most others on the team as follows:

- tie for 2nd in FG%
- 2nd in 3pt %
- 3rd in Reb/Gm ( better if rebs per min played )
- 4th in assists/gm
- 2nd lowest in TO's
- 3rd in steals

He is a good player now and I hope GREAT next year if he gets some help

By: aceman07

aceman07 — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:13:09 +0000

It's been a while since I've posted anything but I've been watching the site everyday. You know for all the crap we gave J Crawford last year, he's the guy who seems committed to the program, apparently keeping his affairs in order, unlike the rest of KS's guys, and working with the new coaching staff! Someone write an article about him and give him some credit. I'm starting to feel better and better about Jordan Crawford and I'm glad he stayed!!!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:09:00 +0000

ummmm is Ben M a jokester or what?

it’s Indiana….???

Well, I didn’t think it was South Carolina…ya jagbag…

By: tberry

tberry — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:02:12 +0000

And what if Crean lands Negedu? That would be exceptional recruiting considering where our program has been.

That being said, I really can't see Negedu coming to IU. He could expect to be the star of the team but the prospects for the team will make him think he could be a big fish in a very small puddle. He may not be the Super Star somewhere else but he would get better press and post season possibilities elsewhere.

I would really love for Negedu to join us at IU but I just can't see it happening.

By: B_MD

B_MD — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:44:02 +0000

Rivals just updated their team rankings for the 2008 recruiting classes. Got to hand it Crean, with the mess he inherited and losing both Ebanks and Holloway, he still managed to 5th best class in the Big Ten.

By: cojames

cojames — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:37:50 +0000

No way that Jobe has peaked, he's only been in the states playing ball for 4 years and probably hasn't had much coaching in the lowly juco ranks. I'm really interested to see how Crean can develop him I think he will surprise some people.

By: HoosierKingdom

HoosierKingdom — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:35:25 +0000

Negedu would be a great fit in Coach Crean's up tempo offense.

By: B_MD

B_MD — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:31:56 +0000

I hope you're wrong, but I think this is how it will play out too. Guys do want to be the focal point on a team, but they want to be the focal point and get playing time on a winning team that will be playing in March.

By: flahoosier

flahoosier — Fri, 23 May 2008 17:27:44 +0000

I don't see him coming to a school that is not going to make the tournament for atleast one year and may still face sanctions. Remember this guy is likely playing 2 years tops and I doubt he really cares about rebuilding the IU program. He is going to want to take his shot at the Championship and quit. He will go to Memphis and the coach from Arizona there will say I had nothing to do with it and took myself out of the process