'13 IN SF Alex Etherington (Transferred to UIndy)

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McIntosh, Scott, Etherington. Nice. Now get Mercer or Sellers and maybe a center and let's roll in 2-3 years. It seems on paper that our recruiting is getting better.
 
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With RJ leaving I think there is alot of open minutes available . If he is ready to contribute now I say he forgets the redsirt and play next season . Now if he is not able to contribute then yes he needs to redshirt and use the year to be prepared the following year.
 
sycamorebacker said:
Sounds like he wants to redshirt.
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What made it sound that way? He may very well do so but everything I have read on the kid never mentioned anything about wanting to redshirt. If anything it leaned toward him choosing ISU because he has a chance to play right away. I want to see him play first before I totally commit to saying he is ready to play but everything I have read/saw of tape of him says he could play a nice role for us next season. Don't see him being a day one starter but could definitely give us some depth and versatility next season.
 
Great pickup for the Trees! Beat out some good competition. I like what they're doing with these upcoming recruiting classes.
 

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Southgrad07 said:
What made it sound that way? He may very well do so but everything I have read on the kid never mentioned anything about wanting to redshirt. If anything it leaned toward him choosing ISU because he has a chance to play right away. I want to see him play first before I totally commit to saying he is ready to play but everything I have read/saw of tape of him says he could play a nice role for us next season. Don't see him being a day one starter but could definitely give us some depth and versatility next season.
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You need to read the article that was linked in this thread.

If he is a 3, we have Smith and Arop for that position.
 
sycamorebacker said:
You need to read the article that was linked in this thread.

If he is a 3, we have Smith and Arop for that position.
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I read it. Hell I referred to it first on here. lol I don't see anywhere in there that is saying he wants to redshirt. I agree if he is guy who can only play the 3 we probably have that covered for next year and he should redshirt, but if he can give us some dimensions we lacked at the 2 this year and maybe grab some spot minutes at the 3 it might be worth it for him not to redshirt. I am not saying 100% he shouldn't redshirt. I haven't even seen him live yet so who am I to say anything. But to gather from that article that he is pro redshirt?? Don't think so. Lets get him onto campus and see where he stands. I am just happy that we are improving the talent base with guys like Scott, Etherington, and Mcintosh. We add 1 or 2 more of our potential targets in 2014 and this program will be on the way up for sure!
 
I read the article and it basically states that he brought up the idea of redshirting to Lansing, and Lansing responded by saying it will be Alex's decision.

Doesn't mean he will or will not redshirt, but the way the article was written, you definitely are left with the impression that he has considered redshirting and broached the subject with Coach.
 
Bluethunder said:
I read the article and it basically states that he brought up the idea of redshirting to Lansing, and Lansing responded by saying it will be Alex's decision.

Doesn't mean he will or will not redshirt, but the way the article was written, you definitely are left with the impression that he has considered redshirting and broached the subject with Coach.
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That makes sense, but another way to interpret it is that he brought it up to Lansing, hoping he wouldn't have to redshirt, and then Lansing says it's up to you...and he's like, cool I don't HAVE to redshirt.

So truly....who knows?
 

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"Socially, he’s not a real talker, but he plays with an edge. He’s extremely competitive. Sometimes it gets him in trouble, but it also helps him get better,” Ballenger said.

That's what we've been looking for...good pickup for ISU. With RJ's departure, we sure can use some scoring. Looks like we've got two frosh that are gonna be kicking some butt for early-season PT next year!
 
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Well, it's good to see "sycamore fan" attempt to manipulate our recruiting of Etherington failed.

Welcome to the squad, Alex. Bring that "edge" with you because we sure do need it!!
 
Bluesier said:
Well, it's good to see "sycamore fan" attempt to manipulate our recruiting of Etherington failed.

Welcome to the squad, Alex. Bring that "edge" with you because we sure do need it!!
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Sycamore fan made a poor attempt to manipulate the truth of what was going on around here. Furthermore for them to come public with "news" that RJ was transfering to an NAIA school to play with his brother is like pissing down my back and telling me it's raining.

I'm sorry (not sorry) if I don't believe people who come on a message board and insult members of a fan base who supported his son personally and finically.

I'm sorry (not sorry) if I don't believe people who come on a message board and defend other players on the team by bashing other players on the team ala his candid comments about Odum during the season.

I'm sorry (not sorry) if I don't believe people who come on a message board and make statements that would believe readers to believe he is going manipulate recruits in the recruiting process.
 
SycamoreStateofMind said:
Sycamore fan made a poor attempt to manipulate the truth of what was going on around here. Furthermore for them to come public with "news" that RJ was transfering to an NAIA school to play with his brother is like pissing down my back and telling me it's raining.
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Ya, the lil' one's can get away with that, but a HS Principal/Coach? Damn, surely he could find MORE PRODUCTIVE ways to use his time...does IN Wesleyan have "wind" of this dude? Is his behavior consistent with Wesleyan ideology & principles?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wesley

It would be tragic for a "Wesleyan disciple" to spread false "gospel" about Indiana State...
 
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SycfromBirth said:
Not sure that I would consider RJ to be agile.
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Right. Etherington doesn't replace RJ. I hope Samuels or Bell or another recruit does. (Although I expect Kitchell to keep improving)

From what I could tell at the top 60, Alex should give us some outside shooting and the ability to drive and finish with elevation at the rim. He also looked quick enough to defend at the SF spot.
 
Alsso has a chance to watch AE today and he makes the game look really simple - it would appear on the surface that he doesn't even play hard and that might be the case, but I think he's just that smooth - the game looks like it really slows down to him and he plays with really good pace. Hit a 3 and also made a couple nice plays around the rim. Sure he is athletic but he has a lot more to his game than just being athletic.

Bottom line:

Scott and AE both impressed today. Both could play a role right away.
 
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