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McDunkin 15 years, 8 months ago.
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- Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 6:01am #22087
McDunkinWe know that Tom Crean is working hard at getting Indiana back to being a perennial contender in the Big Ten, but we are beginning to wonder about his methods. A few weeks ago we reported that Crean had secured a commitment from James Blackmon Jr., a rising freshman, from near Bloomington. Now, Crean has secured another class of 2014 commitment, this time from Trey Lyles, one of Blackmon’s AAU teammates. To be fair, we don’t know much about Lyles other than the fact that he is 6’9 coming out of middle school, which we are assuming meant that he towered over his competition. Still we find the trend a little disturbing and have delved into this issue two years ago. It will be interesting to see how many of these commitments are actually offered scholarships when their senior year rolls around three years from now. As for now, here’s a look at Indiana’s future below:
We couldn’t actually find any decent footage of Lyles so you will just have to settle for the photo below (he’s the tall one):
for more about it
http://blogs.heraldtimesonline.com/iusp/?p=9967
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 6:16am #409185
Michael.S.ParticipantI know 25 freshman better than that kid…
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 6:21am #409186
IndianaBasketballParticipantI don’t see the problem. Nobody had a problem when DeShaun Thomas committed to Ohio State when he was only 15.
Crean is actually building relationships and making it a goal to get the top Indiana prospects to attend IU.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 6:46am #409195
sammybuckeye13ParticipantBut will Crean be there when these guys finally arrive?
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 9:29am #409243
LazarusMunozParticipantespn has Trey Lyles as the number 1 player in 2014 class and Blackmon number 7…Lyles high school coach said Trey could play all 5 positions in high school
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 10:14am #409261
WizardofOzParticipantTom Crean is becoming the Lane Kiffin of college basketball.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 10:34am #409266
mikeyvthedonParticipantSays the guy named "Indiana Basketball", lol. I actually totally agree with you, but I do find your defense of this pretty funny.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 11:27am #409286
ChewyParticipantLots of players commit this early to many different schools. The tough part is keeping that commitment for 3 yrs until they can officially sign.
It’s like when a girl has a boyfriend… you know shes supposed to be off limits, BUT if you get the chance to move in you probably will.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 12:25pm #409297
jgunnaParticipantA very young Austin Rivers…game too.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 12:32pm #409298
McDunkinaww man austin rivers comparisons before he touches a college court?
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 1:14pm #409306
MkadozaParticipantAustin Rivers hasnt touched a college court.
0 - Posted on: Mon, 10/04/2010 - 1:23pm #409307
McDunkinthats what i meant
0 - Posted on: Fri, 10/08/2010 - 9:45am #410373
hiphopismylifeParticipantCrean will still be at IU. The culture there is not like other schools where it’s just about winning. He is talking about education and a clean program with these kids. The school will give him some time unless there is no absolutely no improvement these next two years, then his coaching will be questioned.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 10/08/2010 - 12:14pm #410433
GrandmamaParticipantBig Meech would bury you alive over that pic.
0 - Posted on: Fri, 10/08/2010 - 12:31pm #410440
McDunkinim sorry
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