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[IUPbigINDIANS]

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I see a lot changing in the post-Dante/Cobo era. They will have a much different lineup style next season -- much faster, bigger guards, more offensive explosiveness, way more guard depth, etc.

Three ultra-athletic, big, fast guards. All shooters and slashers. Their press should be crazy next season. Add to it two big-time deep shooters in Bryce and KJ. Anthony White can also definitely be a spark guy.

I know the Joe method. We all do. But, ... he's going to have the bodies to go deep next season. It could be time for a change. I'm not talking something radical. But, he could keep the big three (Malik, Armoni and Morris) all around 30 minutes and the other three get around 10 minutes. Keeps everybody more fresh.

I also think you see a different Malik. We've heard grumblings about his relationship with Dante. He may not feel as much pressure to create next season.

I'm pretty excited to see this new edition.

My opinion based on the roster: The last big needs to be a muscle big. I didn't like how easy Mercyhurst was able to shut down Cobo in the last game. If a Daddy Ugbede is out there ... get him.

One thing for sure ... this isn't a rebuild-season roster. This team will have very high expectations. This last signing is a big one.

[IUP24]

It appears there is room for one more 'full ride' guy. Logic would certainly tell you it will be a post player.

Looking at next year's post:

Chucky Humphries (6'6", 200 lbs) - Certainly proved down the stretch he's capable of a real big season next winter. He should thrive in what will be a faster-paced team and lineup. His minutes will dramatically increase and he'll be in the starting lineup. He's a very strong defender with great speed and athletic ability.

Shawn Ulrich (6'9", 225 lbs) - Two years' eligibility after redshirting this past season. Word is he's a very aggressive and active player. He will pose a match-up problem as he can shoot from the outside and is also strong enough to bang inside.

Ethan Porterfield (6'9", 210 lbs) -- He's coming to IUP after finishing a stellar career at Sharon. He's projecting by many to be IUP's next elite big man but that is likely a year down the road. He needs to develop physically a bit in the weight room. Most see him as the next Cobo-type big man -- he runs the floor well and can shoot from all over. He signed with IUP early. Had he not, it's certainly possible he'd have got some lower D1 offers.

Dom Keyes (6'8", 225 lbs) -- The missing man. Nobody knows a thing about his whereabouts other than the Indiana Gazette article last fall (which stated he'd remain with the program after serving his one-year suspension). I'll say this ... his return would be one of Joe's biggest 'recruits' of the off-season. Keyes is a big-time, battle-tested lost post 'dawg'. He was the missing piece so badly needed this past season. He is a scrappy, physically-imposing defender and would be an elite shot blocker. He has two years' eligibility remaining after redshirting here two years ago and being removed from the program this past season.


So, with that said, what 'type' of big man do you want to see Joe add in the coming weeks? When you consider the roster (guards are loaded), do you want another Cobo-type finesse big or would you rather see a more traditional PSAC bruiser?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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It appears there is room for one more 'full ride' guy. Logic would certainly tell you it will be a post player.

Looking at next year's post:

Chucky Humphries (6'6", 200 lbs) - Certainly proved down the stretch he's capable of a real big season next winter. He should thrive in what will be a faster-paced team and lineup. His minutes will dramatically increase and he'll be in the starting lineup. He's a very strong defender with great speed and athletic ability.

Shawn Ulrich (6'9", 225 lbs) - Two years' eligibility after redshirting this past season. Word is he's a very aggressive and active player. He will pose a match-up problem as he can shoot from the outside and is also strong enough to bang inside.

Ethan Porterfield (6'9", 210 lbs) -- He's coming to IUP after finishing a stellar career at Sharon. He's projecting by many to be IUP's next elite big man but that is likely a year down the road. He needs to develop physically a bit in the weight room. Most see him as the next Cobo-type big man -- he runs the floor well and can shoot from all over. He signed with IUP early. Had he not, it's certainly possible he'd have got some lower D1 offers.

Dom Keyes (6'8", 225 lbs) -- The missing man. Nobody knows a thing about his whereabouts other than the Indiana Gazette article last fall (which stated he'd remain with the program after serving his one-year suspension). I'll say this ... his return would be one of Joe's biggest 'recruits' of the off-season. Keyes is a big-time, battle-tested lost post 'dawg'. He was the missing piece so badly needed this past season. He is a scrappy, physically-imposing defender and would be an elite shot blocker. He has two years' eligibility remaining after redshirting here two years ago and being removed from the program this past season.


So, with that said, what 'type' of big man do you want to see Joe add in the coming weeks? When you consider the roster (guards are loaded), do you want another Cobo-type finesse big or would you rather see a more traditional PSAC bruiser?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Who did he get from northeastern pa?

Yeah ... lol my mistake. Northwestern PA.

[Bart]

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Morris Jr. - Erie Strong Vincent
Malik - Farrel
Armoni - Meadville
Porterfield - Sharon

Joe is pulling major talent out of Northeast PA.

Who did he get from northeastern pa?

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Morris Jr. - Erie Strong Vincent
Malik - Farrel
Armoni - Meadville
Porterfield - Sharon

Joe is pulling major talent out of Northeast PA.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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I was thinking about that today. I kind of think we may see a different Joe next year. He's going to have a ton of speed in that guard group.

Bryce and KJ will be ready to play immediately in smaller roles. White is abnice defensive pest.

But ... only so many minutes.

[Chuck Norris]

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Updated Depth Chart for 2019-20:

Guard

Malik Miller
Armoni Foster
David Morris Jr.
Bryce Radford
K.J. Rhodes
Anthony White

Post

Chucky Humphries
Shawn Ulrich
Ethan Porterfield
Dom Keyes (?)


* returning walk-ons not listed (if there are any)


Joe needs to land one more post player to round out the roster.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Updated Depth Chart for 2019-20:

Guard

Malik Miller
Armoni Foster
David Morris Jr.
Bryce Radford
K.J. Rhodes
Anthony White

Post

Chucky Humphries
Shawn Ulrich
Ethan Porterfield
Dom Keyes (?)


* returning walk-ons not listed (if there are any)


Joe needs to land one more post player to round out the roster.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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It's almost as if IUP's recruits visit on April weekends when it's really warm, the youths are out all day chillaxing/day-longing as they get to pal around with the basketball players (who are some of the most-popular students on campus). The "Hawk Family" vibe is real...yes, IUPatty's and events like that are not exactly good press for the university, but for a 20-something looking to have fun and play extremely high-level basketball? That's a sell. (Oh, and the male/female demographics probably don't hurt either if you're a recruit, either.)

LOL ... yeah. Say what you will about the academics, etc., but IUP is Ivy League when it comes to the ladies on campus. Always has been.

[hawks16]

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If the growing rumor is true of the new guard coming in to play with them (and it's gaining a lot of steam), ... they may be the best guard trio in the league next year. Add to it KJ Rhodes, Anthony White and Bryce Radford coming off the bench and Joe's going to have 5-6 really talented guards. That position will be much stronger, overall, than it was this year.

With Chucky and Ulrich back underneath, it's a good start down low. I sure hope Keyes is finally in the picture. Ethan Porterfield will also be in the mix. I still think he'll add one transfer big. They will be pretty deep next year.

It's almost as if IUP's recruits visit on April weekends when it's really warm, the youths are out all day chillaxing/day-longing as they get to pal around with the basketball players (who are some of the most-popular students on campus). The "Hawk Family" vibe is real...yes, IUPatty's and events like that are not exactly good press for the university, but for a 20-something looking to have fun and play extremely high-level basketball? That's a sell. (Oh, and the male/female demographics probably don't hurt either if you're a recruit, either.)

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Not a headline the Erie D2 crowd is probably excited to see:

https://www.goerie.com/sports/201904...etball-for-iup

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Here's a play from high school that made SportsCenter Top 10:


https://www.espnfrontrow.com/2016/02...and-community/

[IUPalum]

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BREAKING

TWITTER OFFICAL

David Morris Jr. is a Crimson Hawk

Three years' eligibility



p.s. IUPAlum called it.

I just can't believe he waited till today to announce it. hahahaha

[IUPbigINDIANS]

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Next year got a whole lot better looking today with Morris Jr. signing.

That is going to be one heck of a guard trio next year -- Malik Miller, Armoni Foster and Morris Jr. Add to it incoming PG Bryce Radford and SG K.J. Rhodes, along with returning junior guard Anthony White ... That is a deep rotation.


MoTown to Indiana. Love it.