IU Scott Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 minute ago, NCHoosier32 said: same. it does make things tough if your best guy isn't a hard worker though. To me it looked liked he played a lot harder this year and to me he changed some under Woodson 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 1 hour ago, go_iu_bb said: I really like TJD but this doesn't surprise me much if true. He had the same weaknesses in his hand he had as a freshman. On message boards there is often talk of who are the gym rats and TJD has never been rumored to be one. That said, this is also the first time I've seen a rumor that says that he doesn't/didn't work hard. also, to be clear, my source was not saying TJD was a bad kid or trouble maker. just that he didn't set a great example. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted May 1, 2022 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 27 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: also, to be clear, my source was not saying TJD was a bad kid or trouble maker. just that he didn't set a great example. I understand and didn't take it that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94hoosier Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Would be very surprised if TJD isn’t a hard worker. Everything on the court and the way he plays is hard. Not saying he is but just surprised. Also seems to be a great team mate. Considering he is a star player he seems to work at it. Just limited in skill not work ethic. Just my outside view Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, 94hoosier said: Would be very surprised if TJD isn’t a hard worker. Everything on the court and the way he plays is hard. Not saying he is but just surprised. Also seems to be a great team mate. Considering he is a star player he seems to work at it. Just limited in skill not work ethic. Just my outside view That's true now, but earlier in his career there were lots of times he gave selective effort. I don't struggle to believe his first couple years he didn't give consistent effort off of the court. That said, I think he gives it now and he's really vaulted his legacy. If he comes back and we were to have one of our better seasons since the 90s I think he could really cement his legacy. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 9 hours ago, go_iu_bb said: I understand and didn't take it that way. also, i'm not saying at all that i'm not excited about TJD coming back! i am very excited and think he will help us to easily our best season in a long time. just passing on what i thought was interesting info from a very informed source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 43 minutes ago, NCHoosier32 said: also, i'm not saying at all that i'm not excited about TJD coming back! i am very excited and think he will help us to easily our best season in a long time. just passing on what i thought was interesting info from a very informed source. Moving on.... well what else you got? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe_Hoopsier Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 10 hours ago, KoB2011 said: That's true now, but earlier in his career there were lots of times he gave selective effort. I don't struggle to believe his first couple years he didn't give consistent effort off of the court. That said, I think he gives it now and he's really vaulted his legacy. If he comes back and we were to have one of our better seasons since the 90s I think he could really cement his legacy. This aligns with what I was noticing. Under CAM, there were several games that had the appearance of Trace throwing his hands up (proverbially) in frustration. Those moments were obvious as his effort appeared to diminish from that specific point in those games. It only fare to think that could also translate to off the court work. I feel it was all frustration based. Lets see if there was anyone else frustrated under the CAM tenure.... I am sure there were some.... OH, IT WAS EVERYONE! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerHoosier Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 Hey just wondering was there a deadline for TJD to decide to come back to IU or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted May 1, 2022 Report Share Posted May 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, ButlerHoosier said: Hey just wondering was there a deadline for TJD to decide to come back to IU or not? I think it is June 1st Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ButlerHoosier Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 6 hours ago, IU Scott said: I think it is June 1st Ok I thought it was May 1st. Maybe there was a different deadline that was today. Thought May 1st had some significance. O well. Haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 5 hours ago, ButlerHoosier said: Ok I thought it was May 1st. Maybe there was a different deadline that was today. Thought May 1st had some significance. O well. Haha. Players had to enter the portal by May 1st if they wanted to be eligible in play next year without a waiver. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 13 hours ago, IU Scott said: I think it is June 1st June 13th. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beamerball Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 There had been some mentions by some online that there were some nervous hours for the IU basketball staff as the transfer deadline approached. According to Rabby, if I am reading the cryptic post accurately, there were no last minute additions to the portal from IU. Sounds like last remaining business is TJD/Dexter Dennis decisions. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5fouls Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 33 minutes ago, Beamerball said: There had been some mentions by some online that there were some nervous hours for the IU basketball staff as the transfer deadline approached. According to Rabby, if I am reading the cryptic post accurately, there were no last minute additions to the portal from IU. Sounds like last remaining business is TJD/Dexter Dennis decisions. Race and JG both publicly announced their intentions. This seems to imply there were others considering. Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoB2011 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 1 hour ago, 5fouls said: Race and JG both publicly announced their intentions. This seems to imply there were others considering. Interesting. I can think of a few that I wouldn't be surprised had a decision to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inequality Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 7:40 PM, NCHoosier32 said: heard something very surprising from a very good source Friday. said TJD does not set a good example of work ethic. want to say that i am a big TJD fan. this person said that someone very close to the program said his example in practice under CAM hurt the team. don't know if that is still true under Woodson. Erroneous. My thoughts are you have an unreliable “source” if that’s the best intel they can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Inequality said: Erroneous. My thoughts are you have an unreliable “source” if that’s the best intel they can provide. Erroneous is a great word and always reminds me of... 1 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 3 minutes ago, Inequality said: Erroneous. My thoughts are you have an unreliable “source” if that’s the best intel they can provide. What he was saying was accurate. TJD has had a history of being complacent and lazy at times. This is part of what caused Mike Woodson to go nuclear on him at halftime of the B1G tournement game against Michigan. Anyone that wonders why is game didn't progress much is getting their answer. Woodson didn't let him get away with as much and that's why their was improvement. A lot of what went on was because CAM allowed it to go on. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCHoosier32 Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 42 minutes ago, Inequality said: Erroneous. My thoughts are you have an unreliable “source” if that’s the best intel they can provide. i mean okay. why would i make this up? it's not even huge news. just thought i'd share a tidbit from an unexpected encounter with a close source. no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 I don't know about Trayce being lazy... I do think that there are times over the years that he didn't play up to potential. I also thought there were certain players who intimidated him...Myles Johnson, Kofi Cockburn, and Hunter Dickinson to name 3. But the best TJD I've seen at IU was the one that played in the 2nd half of the win over Illinois in the BTT. That version was first team All American stuff. He outplayed Cockburn in the 2nd half. It was as if he finally figured out that he was just as good as Kofi, if not better. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zlinedavid Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 On 4/30/2022 at 7:40 PM, NCHoosier32 said: heard something very surprising from a very good source Friday. said TJD does not set a good example of work ethic. want to say that i am a big TJD fan. this person said that someone very close to the program said his example in practice under CAM hurt the team. don't know if that is still true under Woodson. 1 hour ago, Inequality said: Erroneous. My thoughts are you have an unreliable “source” if that’s the best intel they can provide. 1 hour ago, DC2345 said: What he was saying was accurate. TJD has had a history of being complacent and lazy at times. This is part of what caused Mike Woodson to go nuclear on him at halftime of the B1G tournement game against Michigan. Anyone that wonders why is game didn't progress much is getting their answer. Woodson didn't let him get away with as much and that's why their was improvement. A lot of what went on was because CAM allowed it to go on. There’s a degree of difference between “not being the best example of work ethic” and “lazy”. Some guys are born gym rats. Some guys might give it 100% during practice/workouts, and then enjoy their off time. Nothing wrong with either. Trayce might be one of those 20-something year old guys who needs an occasional “nudge” (aka a kick in the ass) back on course. That makes him on par with probably 98% of guys his age. God knows I was. Here’s how I look at it: TJD’s attitude/demeanor overall is solid. Would you rather have TJD or Vonleh in terms of attitude? Trayce may not be perfect, but he’s not divisive. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritzIam4IU Posted May 2, 2022 Report Share Posted May 2, 2022 (edited) Edited May 2, 2022 by FritzIam4IU 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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FKIM01 Posted May 3, 2022 Report Share Posted May 3, 2022 Just now, Zlinedavid said: That may be one of my all-time faves. Right up there with Dennis Green's rant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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