Comments on: Scouting notes from Saturday’s Elite Camp

By: Outoftheloop

Outoftheloop — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:02:12 +0000

What is your basis for saying this now? I don't think that Bawa has been part of a team practice yet. Has the NCAA even cleared him yet?

By: Outoftheloop

Outoftheloop — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:40:00 +0000

Roth will get on the court early in each of the non-conference games. If he is aggressive in moving without the ball, using screens, taking his shot in rhythm, and hits 2/3 or better, he will get plenty of time. If he is hesitant, unsure and hits 0/3, he will be done. If he is average and hits 1/3 he will play only if we have to have 3's to catch up. It is up to him now. He is no longer a freshman. But we now have the PG's to distribute and the talent to drive and command double teams, so he should get some good shots.

By: Outoftheloop

Outoftheloop — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:02:12 +0000

What is your basis for saying this now? I don't think that Bawa has been part of a team practice yet. Has the NCAA even cleared him yet?

By: Outoftheloop

Outoftheloop — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:40:00 +0000

By: jgongora86

jgongora86 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:32:46 +0000

Tijan was a junior in college, and bawa is a freshman. Plus I've seen this kid play in high school and he is ten times more athletic than Jobe ( no offense Jobe). This kid will contribute and will be a force if he wants to be.

By: mcnuttslut

mcnuttslut — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 22:46:06 +0000

Listen, Bawa is no farther along than Tijan Jobe was at this point last year. He's far from contributing on a NC contending team.

By: plane1972

plane1972 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:40:52 +0000

Interesting take on Pitino and Teague, but I have to think Teague is the one in the driver's seat. Louisville is nowhere in the discussion for superstar PGs outside of Teague. To think Pimpino (thank you, Jason Whitlock) would recruit over Teague is a little far-fetched.

http://msn.foxsports.com/cbk/story/9992548/Piti...)

By: Julian

Julian — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:19:33 +0000

I know what your thinking about Roth because i like the kid too, but if we did then we would lose 7 guys after one season. Also if we did he wouldnt get anymore playing time than he would now, if anything he would probably lose some with incoming studs….But Hardwood83 i do strongly agree with you on just get KI this year

By: jgongora86

jgongora86 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:51:13 +0000

Sorry guys but I disagree. We are Indiana and we do talk National championships. When you settle for less then you really don't think much about your program. Don't get me wrong if we don't win one, I realize it's not the end of world but that should always be our goal. When I see hulls, Bawa and the rest of this young squad I want to project when they will contend and have a good shot at winning it all. I know thats what they strive for and so should we. I think as a whole IU fans are good about talking about the possibilities and yet realize that our athletes should be respected no matter what the outcome ( thats why we still love hoosiers like D.J. White and A.J. Moye). As long as we are not jerks like kentucky or purdue fans I will continue to talk about the possibilities.

By: mikejones67

mikejones67 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:48:38 +0000

Roth would be perfect in a system that had a dominate big man that could command a double team. He is one of the best shooters you will ever see. That being said he can't create his own shot. He can't utilize a screen and roll play because of his speed, ball handling, and lack of driving ability.

I would like to talk about the Teague situation. I'm not sure why he didn't show but when your father states that you plan on being at the camp and you don't show then that is cause for concern. I heard 2 rumors, 1. Eric Gordan only came because Teague was suppose to be there
2. Teague was told by Pitino that if he attended there was a good chance they would start to recruit over him. Pitino needs a HUGE commitment in order to show face that he is still one of the top recruiters of our generation. Coach Cal's loss of another final four was overshadowed by Pitino's "indiscretions".

Granted I'm an IU fan but Teague would have a much better career at IU than U of L. Coach Crean will bring his style (when he gets the players) to the Big Ten. Even though U of L runs up and down a little more the NBA is nothing but screen and roles and dribble handoffs. IU runs this better than anyone. Plus you factor in that IU is the school in this state and U of L is still the "Little Brother" Teague will be a much bigger star in Indiana than he will KY.

By: Ryan_T

Ryan_T — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:20:10 +0000

Any more notes on Capo (other than he'll have to be fighting for playing time)?

By: mcnuttslut

mcnuttslut — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:26:19 +0000

Judging by this post do you think we can see similar contributions this season from Elston that we saw from Pritchard last year?

By: BobbyDigital

BobbyDigital — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:01:10 +0000

Of course we think about them. I also think about drinking champagne in a hottub with Jessica Alba. We are coming off a 6-25 season and our best players haven't played a college game. This program is nowhere near ready to start NC conversations. Mcnuttslut (nice) is right….

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:37:08 +0000

I guess he could have mistakenly thought I was “media” trying to get a story. At Saratoga there were in fact alot of sports media around due to the Travers Stakes eg J Tessitore and Kenny Mayne were in the stands as Pat was having a beer.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:30:24 +0000

I specifically asked him if he followed ITH and told him I am religious about it and that it was the best IU site there was. That is when he said they were not going to talk to media. I guess he lumps you in there with media. He was very approachable and gracious however.

He specifically said he was optimistic and it meant alot to his dad that Steve Downing was involved. He also made it clear that his view ( ie Pat's ) was that dad would like to "get it done".

I suppose none of us can actually know what it is like to be in RMK's shoes when it comes to this .

By: plane1972

plane1972 — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:29:53 +0000

Agreed. I'm not sure what a redshirt does for Roth. Like Todd Leary, he can be good when the defensive attention is on others. Our new and improved guard corps should make Roth a valuable specialist.

By: Ryan Wagner

Ryan Wagner — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 11:59:53 +0000

Roth can get time at the end of games like Kentucky when we'll be only 5 “Roths” behind.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:57:08 +0000

Did you tell him you weren't media?

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:21:51 +0000

I don't see how redshirting Roth would help either his game or the scholly situation. He simply must develop his game and I think he can do it………..but I agree that minutes from him may be tough until he does

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:16:18 +0000

FWIW and Off point of this post but I ran into Pat Knight at Saratoga Horse Track last Friday and asked him about dad returning to IU for the HoF award. He says we are not talking to media but he was optimistic dad would make it. He says the key will be Steve Downing……..i think I would now change my vote