Comments on: Victor Oladipo has arrived in Bloomington

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:08:37 +0000

Read on the scoop Creek and Victor are friends from AAU days….

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:45:21 +0000

What I don't understand is why these kids commit so early now….why do we need a committment from 2011? Why should a kid commit to a school 2 or 3 years out. Soon Freshmen will begin committing early……….

By: GFDave

GFDave — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:42:34 +0000

Well they haven't signed yet. And I wouldn't correct that normally, but in the current environment with so many offers out there I think its important. Offers don't equal commits and commits don't equal LOIs. Given the numbers involved, I wouldn't be surprised if some commits during the next few years were retracted.

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 17:08:37 +0000

Read on the scoop Creek and Victor are friends from AAU days….

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:45:21 +0000

By: GFDave

GFDave — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 12:42:34 +0000

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 09:07:49 +0000

GFDave I do think Crean is playing the urgency card with a lot of these kids which led to the signing of David Williams and Austin Etherington………..

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:20:46 +0000

This is a huge year for roth, if he does what he is known for which is stretching the D, making threes, and developes and game inside the 3, he has a long term place at IU….and if he gives good minutes on the defensive end.

On a side note, can't wait til we get closer to the season to talk about this years team so I can make my bold prediction about Devan Dumes. I am two for two on IU predictions with my D. Moore and VJ predictions last year.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 18:57:18 +0000

In my mind measuring our recruiting progress goes something like this;

1) mentioned or "listed" every year by 20 of the top 50
2) in contention for 3 top 25's and 5 from 25 to 60
3) in contention in NYC area, Baltimore, Louisville, Chicago and Indiana
4) a majority of over top 60's is not failure but not progress

As such, a mention or listing from Gilchrist is good news. Oladipo fits into the goal for Baltimore but fails the top 60 test.

I personally do not think rating services are good predictors so I would certainly accept a top 150 kid if the coach does. I am only talking about how we know our recruiting is getting better or on track based on visits by prospects. I also donot think we need "one & done" players, poor students or trouble makers..............neither help us restore or create our "brand"

By: because it's Indiana

because it's Indiana — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:22:10 +0000

That was my thinking too. Thanks for the feedback. I suppose it is still good for recruiting to be on his list.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:22:03 +0000

Have to agree with Jerry, specifically on Gilchrist. Seems like he's been penciled in to either Villanova or Kentucky for quite some time.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:10:23 +0000

I donot think it is likely at all. The HS team was loaded with KI not even the best player and they all split up ie no one followed anybody. I think the scoring guard went to Texas for example.

In general I think “connections” are overrated. If they actually worked then I would say we did not get much of an Eric Gordon bounce …did we ? TP , Roth , Jones ?

Perhaps the greatest influencer would be the HS coach who has acted like a father figure or….
from what I saw of the IU facilities last night on the BTN telecast any skinny kid who wants to add bulk might be more impressed with our training facility than anything else.

By: Alex

Alex — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 16:07:19 +0000

Making shots will garner him a bit of playing time. He will, however, need to improve at the defensive end if he hopes to get a significant amount of time.

By: MillaRed

MillaRed — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:49:18 +0000

Where is Matt Roth going to get playing time as a Junior? I see everyone else finding minutes but MR.

By: Kelin Blab

Kelin Blab — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:05:28 +0000

Ron I think we will get KI and one other player…which leads to your final point……don't know who or how many but you may some a transfer next season. I personally hope not as I like the group we are putting together and I don't want that bad reputation……BUT to get a blue chip player, I would get over it…..

By: because it's Indiana

because it's Indiana — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:19:45 +0000

Jerry –

How realistic is the hope that Gilchrist will following Irving? I know what I WANT to hear…but have heard conflicting reports.

By: GFDave

GFDave — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:57:32 +0000

You can't teach athleticism and this kid has loads.

I know that Crean knows what he's doing and I trust him, but it is a little confusing regarding all the offers. I think that he must be letting kids know that their offers might be rescinded if certain other players commit. I also think he's creating a sense of urgency around the program, making kids think they better commit before its too late.

By: JerryCT

JerryCT — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:36:08 +0000

Currently at #133 and 6'4″ I cannot get so excited but I hope he develops into a monster and comes to IU.

In general I am more interested in how the current team is practicing . Now if we were talking Gilchrist ……………I would sing a different tune

By: hoosier07

hoosier07 — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 12:29:34 +0000

he seems like the kind of aggressive player TC wants on his team — not afraid to go to the rim strong and his wing span is ridiculous … looking forward to hearing about his visit …

By: George

George — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:08:40 +0000

He is fearless at the rim which I love! He definitely knows how to go up strong with the ball! This toughness makes him the type of player that IU fans would love to cheer for.