Iup basketball

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Would I love to have Tomiwa on the team? Yes.

Would I love to know more about why he just decommitted from Bryant? For sure.

Do I want to just say, "Hey man, it's all good come on back here."? Truthfully, I'm not sure.

I understand stars and elites get preferential treatment in any walk of life. I understand there's a different set of rules for guys of his ilk in the portal/NIL era. But man.. You're really, really going down a slippery slope if he winds up back in Indiana. Certainly understand the "he never should have left" argument. But this isn't the same as a guy just entering, seeing what's out there, and saying, "Nah, I'm good here." He left. He wrote the half-hearted goodbye on social media. He committed elsewhere. He was gone.

Does he want to be in Indiana? Does he leave after next year again?

Great player who would certainly make them really good. But do you want to go down that road? If he and Lombardi reportedly didn't see eye to eye on his role, then do you really want that riff on the team?

But... Joe preaches a culture of family, love, and togetherness. And perhaps admitting to one's mistake(s) or poor decisions and forgiving someone else is part of that culture too.

Yes, yes and yes.

If it's one more year so be it.

These 'teams' are becoming year to year entities.

Do I really think he'll come back? No.

But, it's late May and he's basketball homeless as of today. He's still in Indiana.

Joe needs all the firepower he can get. I'll contribute to his NIL fund.

p.s. Maybe it's not Tomiwa who should be doing the apologizing.

[IUP24]

Would I love to have Tomiwa on the team? Yes.

Would I love to know more about why he just decommitted from Bryant? For sure.

Do I want to just say, "Hey man, it's all good come on back here."? Truthfully, I'm not sure.

I understand stars and elites get preferential treatment in any walk of life. I understand there's a different set of rules for guys of his ilk in the portal/NIL era. But man.. You're really, really going down a slippery slope if he winds up back in Indiana. Certainly understand the "he never should have left" argument. But this isn't the same as a guy just entering, seeing what's out there, and saying, "Nah, I'm good here." He left. He wrote the half-hearted goodbye on social media. He committed elsewhere. He was gone.

Does he want to be in Indiana? Does he leave after next year again?

Great player who would certainly make them really good. But do you want to go down that road? If he and Lombardi reportedly didn't see eye to eye on his role, then do you really want that riff on the team?

But... Joe preaches a culture of family, love, and togetherness. And perhaps admitting to one's mistake(s) or poor decisions and forgiving someone else is part of that culture too.

[IUPalum]

That's a risk Joe would have to take.

They've both already redshirted.

I'm not as worried about Waldo. He's still a freshman coming off a major injury. He needs development time. Brooks might not see the floor at that point.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Hypothetically, if Tomiwa stays, then how does Waldo/Brooks feel about it? Forwards become a crowded room then.

That's a risk Joe would have to take.

They've both already redshirted.

[IUPalum]

Bryant signed two D1 transfer SF's this week. Perhaps that irritated him.

Or, he's had a change of heart (hopefully).

Or, he finally visited the Bryant campus and said WTF.

It is certainly an interesting development. I'd have loved to see him in his last two years here (typically most players' best two years).

I still think the odds he rejoins Joe's team are slim. But, there are still at least some actual odds now. You never know. A lot of rosters are filled up by now.

Hypothetically, if Tomiwa stays, then how does Waldo/Brooks feel about it? Forwards become a crowded room then.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Very interesting.

Bryant signed two D1 transfer SF's this week. Perhaps that irritated him.

Or, he's had a change of heart (hopefully).

Or, he finally visited the Bryant campus and said WTF.

It is certainly an interesting development. I'd have loved to see him in his last two years here (typically most players' best two years).

I still think the odds he rejoins Joe's team are slim. But, there are still at least some actual odds now. You never know. A lot of rosters are filled up by now.

[EyeoftheHawk]

In case you aren't ready the other thread, Tomiwa de-committed from Bryant today.

It ain't over yet. He's still on campus. Get him some money. Whatever it takes.

Very interesting.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

In case you aren't ready the other thread, Tomiwa de-committed from Bryant today.

It ain't over yet. He's still on campus. Get him some money. Whatever it takes.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Speaking of that, Tomiwa better be ready to roll. His new team has signed two other D1 small forwards since his signing.

It will be interesting to watch. I’m not so sure he’s not going to regret that decision.

Speaking of forwards, Romero-Sanz looks like he can shoot the three ball. To have two big guys capable of doing that with him and Ethan is going to be a nightmare to defend.

[Ship69]

Hopefully these guys who have stayed in these programs for 6-7 years (or, some combination of programs) are at least leaving with a four-year degree.

I saw Fite signed the latest Sleva (this one is a guard).

Hadn't looked at the list recently, so didn't see that one. If he's anywhere near as good as the other two we have a player. Need to get some height, though.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Or one big year and just transfer up.

Sorry, I'm jaded.

Speaking of that, Tomiwa better be ready to roll. His new team has signed two other D1 small forwards since his signing.

[IUP24]

IUP has signed SG Denzel Kabasele (6'4", 185 lbs) from Miles Community College (JUCO).

He played 37 mpg as a sophomore this past season and shot 43.7 percent from outside while averaging 14.8 ppg. He also had 130 rebounds from the guard position. Big, physical guard.

Miles CC is in Montana. Kabasele is from Lancaster, Pa. It appears, among others, IUP beat out Millersville and West Chester for his services. He will have two years in Indiana.

Or one big year and just transfer up.

Sorry, I'm jaded.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

Guards

Dallis Dillard
Jaylen Stewart
Garvin Clarke *
Denzel Kabasele *
Anthony Watson *



Forwards

Ethan Porterfield
Gabriel Romero-Sanz *
Damir Brooks
Dolan Waldo



Unknown

KJ Rhodes (just graduated ... may not be staying)



Looking at the salary cap:

My 'guess' is they have (8) equivalencies used -- possibly 8.25. Word is Joe has a full 10 this year.

I know for certain there is one more transfer post player close to signing. He will certainly be a 'full ride' signing. I still think there will be one more guard -- likely a freshman to redshirt (unless needed). That would about max it out for 23-24.

Of course, Joe will add a few walk-ons to round things out.

[IUPbigINDIANS]

IUP has signed SG Denzel Kabasele (6'4", 185 lbs) from Miles Community College (JUCO).

He played 37 mpg as a sophomore this past season and shot 43.7 percent from outside while averaging 14.8 ppg. He also had 130 rebounds from the guard position. Big, physical guard.

Miles CC is in Montana. Kabasele is from Lancaster, Pa. It appears, among others, IUP beat out Millersville and West Chester for his services. He will have two years in Indiana.

[EyeoftheHawk]

Hopefully these guys who have stayed in these programs for 6-7 years (or, some combination of programs) are at least leaving with a four-year degree.

I saw Fite signed the latest Sleva (this one is a guard).

Goodness, how many are there?