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Nick Baumgart

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Indiana prep basketball & prospects; commentary and analysis on IU, Purdue, in-state college, etc; in addition to general hoops thoughts

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We almost had Brownstown Central Boys Basketball and Harlan County Boys Basketball at Freedom Hall last season, with the help of Scott Davenport. But the venue couldn't take a reservation in May because the A-SUN Conference would not release its schedule till that fall, too late to make plans; Freedom Hall didn't know…

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This is not a LeBetard-style attack on Edey, I've defended him and contend he's far from just tall. As someone who watches every Purdue game the last 2 seasons, I'm suffering from Edey-fatigue. The fouls, the post-centric offense, the jump hooks from 10 feet, the rival social…

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No joke. Leland Walker is visiting IU on April 1. At DePaul March 28-29, his uncle Damon confirmed. 39% 3-point shooter in ASUN play. Strong, accurate passer who pushes tempo and throws ahead to shooters as well as anyone. Lots of creativity to his game.

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If My son\daughter was a high school player in this day and age, I’m keeping them off social media. It ruining kids. It’s dictating their moves and shaping their mental state. They just don’t understand the important things.

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The irony is everything else at Kentucky is the gold standard in CBB. There's a reason the top recruits still want to go there, despite the recent lull in March and the concerns about Cal's in-game coaching, offense, etc. The place is set up like an NBA franchise. Cal needs to…

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I'm 97% for expanding the Tournament even if by just a few teams for now. Why stop at an arbitrary number like 68 when exciting storylines and deserving teams, who have invested a TON over the last 9-10 months, are left at home because there's not room? Cmon, if the last two…

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Minutes Continuity is the percentage of minutes carried over from the previous season. Been a reliable predictor for long-term success.

D1 average is 39.1% this season. UK ranks 317th (18.4%). Oakland ranks 110th (48.4%).

The last 10 seasons, Kentucky has ranked 317, 221,…

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Malik Reneau announced he's returning to Indiana. Surely he had other, real options. Woodson was in no position to negotiate.

How big was the bag? $500K feels light. 800K? There's no hometown discount.

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If I'm a mid-major looking for an experienced PG who wins, I would take a look at Eastern Kentucky sophomore Tayshawn Comer. The former Cathedral standout is young for his class still. Can play either guard spot; took a big step forward shooting the ball this year in helping…

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Former Ben Davis standout Jayden Brewer is in the portal; 6'5 SO G/F from Florida International. Big-time athlete with great motor.

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Pike Central 5'11 Sr PG Quade Morton might not be the same athlete vertically as teammate Julian Gish, he's every bit as skilled with the ball, if not more. Rival coaches share a similar sentiment: 'the kid is a player.' The lefty playmaker was offered by IU-Columbus last fall,…

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