I think Franklin and Hunter (and heck, Newman too if we scoop him) would be an awesome young core of interchangeable guards all with similar abilities and size
Armaan Franklin - Final 3
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Also up to 25% on Purdue Crystall Ball this AM, picking up some steam
Franklin and Newman are very good on the same team. A rotation of those two and IT and Hunter would be incredible. I wouldn't be shocked at taking three guards because Carsen and Cline are gone. Eastern will go pro early as he continues to improve. The question is whether it's after 2 or 3 years.
I like Newman slightly over Franklin purely because of his ability to shoot is slightly ahead. But, I really want both because of how their skill sets perfectly compliment each other. Gillis is one to watch. He is going to have to get healthy and show he can stay healthy. If he can get healthy, he will be a very good player. Hall is just a stud. Looks like a 2-3 year player that can do it all.
I definitely think the future looks bright. Really looks like Painter has hit on his recent pickups, but going to have to see what they can do in actual games. I expect Wheeler and Sasha to be good. I expect Sasha to take a little longer to develop. I also expect Williams to be the more advanced big man, but Dow has an inredibly high ceiling with his skill set/size. Hunter looks good enough to help right away too.
Waiting to see when the visit to X is scheduled.
Hopefully it won’t because Painter closes hard.
This is real interesting to see how Xavier may have fallen off completely if they end up not getting an official
Purdue is also now leading in the holy 247 crystal ball for Mr. Franklin as of this afternoon.
Feel like I read something that they signed a guard that might play into that and playing time might be hard to come by.
I saw they got a commitment from a PF today. Checked 247 and saw that they’ve also had a SF committed. Are we sure that would dab into playing time?
One thing that was reaffirmed to me is that a Basketball Mom will call out stupid ! I retweeted this exchange between India Franklin and this IU blogger she called him out on claiming her sister was calling the shots on Armaan . His response is priceless !!! One of you computer guys can probably put it on here .
Yeah I saw that -that dude is a moron
IF Purdue gets Hall and either FRanklin or Newman tehy will have a very nice class to go with what is ahead of them. A team with variety of skill sets adn an ability to play fast and power ball if needed. Purdue will be good, but what is new with that other than a couple of years in the past few decades?
Think you Boilers are getting a good one in Franklin. Think Boilrs have been favorites for awhile and
IU is pushing harderwith some others
IU is pushing harderwith some others
I'm incredibly biased, but Newman! I've been high on this kid since early - summer. Would love if Kansas had a realistic chance at him, but it seems Self is just flirting.
Wherever he ends up, I'll be rooting for the kid.
She is such a nice lady she was telling him the truth . I cannot share any details but another mom of a top rated recruit forwarded me something similar from a different " IU insider " Saying he knew where her son was going her response was I guess things have changed since breakfast thanks for the info ! He replied your welcome !
Jerry Meyer now switched his pick to Purdue
SKYDOG says Purdue so now it's unanimous.
Saw that and he tweeted out an article on 247 about it. Granted it is VIP access so no idea what it says
I’m not sure it carries much information. I couldn’t access it either though.
Don't think so but I am sure Painter wouldn't say no if he wanted to try out.
He stated in one of his interviews that both Purdue and IU told him he could play both sports if he wanted to.
It would be a good class, but not top-10. More in the 20s.
Isaiah Thompson doing what he can to finish out the class. Vincent Edwards even chimes in some replies. Nice to see him still invested in program.
I don't know why anybody would want to do that. I would guess it's overwhelming to learn the nuances and systems of 1 college sport, let alone two. And I would think he'd appreciate the break in Jan/Feb from playing a sport...
Of course, if he went to IU, he wouldn't have to worry about football from about Thanksgiving on.
I more just meant that if he decided basketball was his interest, he could definitely play D1 basketball, AT LEAST mid major.
Obviously that’s not the case, but painter and Miller have both stated they’d let him play basketball.
I could see it playing out like this. Actually, as a IU fan, I keep stopping myself from publicly saying that out of all the guards we've offered...he would be the last of my picks. Because I have this feeling that by year 4 he's going to be one hell of a player.
Not saying he would be my last pick because anything is wrong with him, but after last years shooting debacle, I'm really wanting excellent shooters!
I'm actually surprised it's not drastically higher at this point. I think this one is close to being over, and its almost a forgone conclusion that he's going to pick Purdue.
what prompts someobody to argue with the mom of a recruit over the recruits decisions. It's like a reporter arguing with me over what I had for lunch while I stare at the empty lunch plate. I know what I had, you idiot.
They've offered 10 guards and 10 forwards for '19. They seem more disciplined of late compared to Crean's spray-n-pray approach.
Yeah looks like both the Hoosiers and Purdue are looking to put together 2 nice classes. I think Purdue lands Franklin and Hall to round out their class and IU will get TJD and Bouknight/Newman and hopefully Brooks. Your all’s class coupled with last years class may take a little patience but has a good long term plan.
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