Comments on: Who will fill the last scholarship for 2009?

By: junkman

junkman — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 18:12:00 +0000

I still think we need the bigs…and if Braswell has a relationship with Mo Creek, than that will help build a team/family atmosphere when they arrive on campus, which helps on and off the court…

Braswell seems to be more interested than Van Treese at this point, but I would be happy with any of the 4 players we have listed …

By: junkman

junkman — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:12:00 +0000

I still think we need the bigs…and if Braswell has a relationship with Mo Creek, than that will help build a team/family atmosphere when they arrive on campus, which helps on and off the court…

Braswell seems to be more interested than Van Treese at this point, but I would be happy with any of the 4 players we have listed …

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:31:04 +0000

Not sure if this is a sign, but in Demlings report….no mention of SVT…

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 13:27:32 +0000

Demling's review of Vegas today says Watford is unimpressive this week and implies he this has caused UL to move on . Franklin is however consistent in every game.

By: HoosierSmitty

HoosierSmitty — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 10:46:42 +0000

I've been high on Franklin, but Watford seems like a good pick as well. My concern is why are Louisville and Memphis suddenly running cold with him? I mean I understand the Cousins situation in Memphis, but is there something about Watford that we don't know?

Franklin seems like a pretty polished guy both on and off the court. I think he'd work hard and be proud to be an Indiana Hoosier, and not treat it like IU was a “secondary” option for him.

By: B_MD

B_MD — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:08:37 +0000

Am I missing something? Did we sign a standout power forward that I'm not aware of. Although at this point I think Crean has to take the most talented player regardless of position, but looking at our roster another wing player is probably at the bottom of the needs list.

There are question mark around all of our incoming big men. We need a sure thing big above anything else.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:03:06 +0000

SInce 99% of all HS players need to improve their game 150% to star in college I would take the best combination of athleticism and work ethic and then the TC development program( assuming there is one ) takes it from there. As such I think that is Franklin if these are our choices.

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 21:16:59 +0000

This one is tough……
Love Franklin's engery
Love watfords length

I would want these two, after that not sure. SVT brings a recruitment tool with him into Big Man central LN and that isn't a bad thing to have and LN have some BIG MEN and other talent IU could use….

By: pacino

pacino — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:39:29 +0000

I agree we don't need to waste a scholorship on a 6-8 guy that isn't proving much on the aau circut. SVT is slow and won't be an impact player. I have nothing against him, but I have watched him play a ton of times and he never has wowed me. BRASWELL is very talented!!!! He has a very long but solid frame. He would be eable to add significant impact right away and eventually become like D.J. MY only thing is I dont know how interested he is and TC wouldn't want to waste his time on someone not even interested. The positive is that Creek is his teamate and reports have said he is constantly talking to him about being a Hoosier. My second pick is Franklin. He is just as good as Watford! He is very underated. His shot is very pure and heis a Heck of a lot stronger. His big frame can allow him to punish undersized guards and contain a PF similar to A.J. Moye. I just hope we come out of this situation with a good player!!!!!

By: msdiu81

msdiu81 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:05:07 +0000

Franklin, then Braswell, then Watford. Van Treese shouldn't get an offer. Maybe only if the first 3 don't want it, but SVT isn't playing all that well and is not impressive.