Summer Sessions 2025

[pearl31]

I've moved on to become a fan of the Indiana Fever

this is just... like uh ??

 

[Orangefan1]

I like watching that video I feel we are poised for a very good year

 

[cusefan88]

Check Picture 2. Who's looking on.

 

[hoopsupstate]

It was good to see a smooth looking Kingz jump shot. This team is bigger, longer and more athletic than any team in the past several years.

 

[hoopsupstate]

Check Picture 2. Who's looking on.

Betsy and Kingz are well built. They are not skinny at all. Even Anthony looks much bigger that just a few months ago.

 

[RyanCuse44]

How about a scrimmage vs Boeheim's Army with the proceeds going to charity.

NCAA would probably put us on probation.

 

[sufan59]

Check Picture 2. Who's looking on.

That’s a good sign look from JB. That’s his intently focused look, we’ve seen it for years. He’s entertained by what he’s watching lol.

 

[Niastri]

Check Picture 2. Who's looking on.

They are going to look really good getting off the bus.

Depending on Fennell’s haircut, of course.

 

[Orangezoo]

That’s a good sign look from JB. That’s his intently focused look, we’ve seen it for years. He’s entertained by what he’s watching lol.

Just glad to see him there. Having him around as a consultant for Red can only help. I know he wanted to stay away it seemed at first but there is ample value in him being around sharing his wealth of knowledge and without the stress of decision making.

 

[Orangezoo]

They are going to look really good getting off the bus.

Depending on Fennell’s haircut, of course.

Yeah Souare and Kyle are well built too.

 

[Orangezoo]

Body language alert ( I.e. useless over analysis ) … the vibe is different this year two days into the summer sessions and that’s from players and coaches alike.

 

[Niastri]

Just glad to see him there. Having him around as a consultant for Red can only help. I know he wanted to stay away it seemed at first but there is ample value in him being around sharing his wealth of knowledge and without the stress of decision making.

I worry about JB teaching somebody else to coach. Perhaps in small things he notices, but not overall coaching style.

JB was just so intuitive that he might not be able to teach processes and procedures to someone else because he did everything instinctively. It’s not surprising to me that he doesn’t have a massive coaching tree. He was such a genius, but maybe it's hard to teach genius.

 

[McCuse]

And it looked like some people actually moved their feet on defense,. Also had their hands up in defensive position.
That's already an improvement over the last 2 years.

And there is a lot of length and athleticism to go to zone for a curveball as well.

 

[Orangezoo]

I worry about JB teaching somebody else to coach. Perhaps in small things he notices, but not overall coaching style.

JB was just so intuitive that he might not be able to teach processes and procedures to someone else because he did everything instinctively. It’s not surprising to me that he doesn’t have a massive coaching tree. He was so such a genius, but maybe it's hard to teach genius.

Yeah nuggets of information would be where I’d say there is value but completely agree and I was pointing to the value of the latter.

 

[CuseMan4]

Just want Fennell to hurry up and get to campus. To me Fennell is probably the most college ready player of all the freshman. In terms of skill and his body being ready to play at this level. Obviously Kiyan and Sadiq are more athletic and have higher ceilings. But I think Fennell comes in here this year and gives us 10 minutes a game. We can play the 1 or 2. He’ll spell George when George gets tired. But the keys are in George’s hand. He’s a dawg and a very good player. It’s going to be crazy watching us go from Carlos last year to George this year. There is a big contrast, trust me lol

 

[Orangezoo]

Just want Fennell to hurry up and get to campus. To me Fennell is probably the most college ready player of all the freshman. In terms of skill and his body being ready to play at this level. Obviously Kiyan and Sadiq are more athletic and have higher ceilings. But I think Fennell comes in here this year and gives us 10 minutes a game. We can play the 1 or 2. He’ll spell George when George gets tired. But the keys are in George’s hand. He’s a dawg and a very good player. It’s going to be crazy watching us go from Carlos last year to George this year. There is a big contrast, trust me lol

George vs Carlos, Kingz vs Bell, Soph Donnie vs Frosh Donnie definitely should be the big 3 obvious positive differences that are can’t miss.

Obviously the other storylines like a defensive presence in the middle, JJ being a completentary piece vs high usage, depth and athleticism with the youngsters as well will play out hopefully as we want them to.

 

[RedtheGOB]

I checked and Last year it was May 23rd when we were reading articles and posting about when Eddie Lampkin “recommitted” to Cuse. I don’t have the exact date he got on campus but his host was Chris Bell.

I’ve been very critical of Bell in the past and I really think he was part of a rotten core. Not to mention what ifs with Chance Westry and the rest of the new guys.

Now this year we’re late June and there just seems like so much less drama and looks like a team that wants to play together and be working.

 

[Niastri]

George vs Carlos, Kingz vs Bell, Soph Donnie vs Frosh Donnie definitely should be the big 3 obvious positive differences that are can’t miss.

Obviously the other storylines like a defensive presence in the middle, JJ being a completentary piece vs high usage, depth and athleticism with the youngsters as well will play out hopefully as we want them to.

I think it's obvious we traded offense for defense in going from Lampkin to Kyle. With everybody else added to the team,I think that's going to be a big upgrade as well. Lampkin was really good,but Kyle is going to be a better fit for this squad,probably on offense, definitely on defense.

I think this team is immensely better, including Starling as returning team leader.

 

[hoopsupstate]

There’s obvious talent on this team, but the best thing is the balance this team possesses. It’s well constructed with every piece seeming to have a role to play. It was able to happen with Donnie and JJ coming back. It made everything work. Give Red a lot of credit for hanging on to these two guys and selling them his vision. Having to go into the portal without Donnie and JJ would have been a real struggle with little purpose to show other players. It set the stage for bringing this team together.

 

[shermstheman]

This is the optimism that used to be on the board. I love it. I’m always the optimist though this time last year I was waffling. Back to psyched. Gotta work on one of my sons, he’s beaten down big time but his allegiance will never fail

 

[baggerbob]

This is the optimism that used to be on the board. I love it. I’m always the optimist though this time last year I was waffling. Back to psyched. Gotta work on one of my sons, he’s beaten down big time but his allegiance will never fail

And when you have a good point guard if players are having a bad shooting night, they won't end up shooting as much. The ball will get more often to the hot hand.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[jordville]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[AngryOtto]

Nice that there giving more coverage. Need to build back excitement after last season.