Troy was listed as 6’7, and Max seemed to be taller than Troy when they stand together. Last I heard was the kid was still growing. Some say, he’d eventually be 6’9

is he really 6 8

CWat 2.0 would be OK; Stauskas 2.0 would be Nice; 1st videos I watched after hearing about him brought back memories of a “pretty good” baller from the ’89-92 teams by the name of Eric Anderson with improved range.

Imagine that. Watford was ranked 40th best in his HS class. Hoetzel wasn’t even in the top 400, I think. That just shows Crean’s ability to identify hidden gems. Hopefully, at least …

All of our recent transfers did get plenty of playing time, they just did not play that well: Hollowell, Etherington, Creek, (Abell who played well is the only one who left to get playing time who did),

Max is not limited to your minimalist expectations. He wants to be a player! We shall see what actually happens!

Welcome to the forum HoosierBuddy, always happy for one more perspective and input.

He has also spoken freely about his desire and motivation to address aspects of his game which need to be improved, i.e., his strength & endurance. Time will tell…

Good to have you on the board! Although you’ll find a broad range of topics and opinions expressed here, it’s fair to say that the common link between all of us posters is a fervent desire to see our Hoosiers play the best games they can play.

Well since you brought it up I was thinking the the same with Max. I’ve been big on him from the start but it seems right now he may be the odd man out for playing time. That seems to tranlate to a transfer in the program right now with the way recruiting is with the oversigns. I’m not sure we see guys ride the bench for 2 years and then blossom into a good B1G player too much anymore. Kids wanna play now.

Nothing like scoring to alleviate any “confidence issues.”

Agreed it seemed like only 3 people had confidence in their ability. Yogi, Will and Stan. I say Stan cause he knew what his strong point was and stuck with it. I don’t know how many times last year I was like he can’t make that drive and be shocked. I left Noah out because it seemed more often then not when he got the ball he didn’t quite know if he was going to shoot or drive. I honestly think he needed one more year but alas he’s gone.

I’m hoping Stauskas 2.0

Welcome to the community.

Welcome…glad to have a new “voice” on board. Confidence does seem to be contagious in basketball and I loved hearing that story from the Derby Classic when it occurred. I think we can all agree that we hope Hoetzel won’t be near as hesitant to pull the trigger on an open 3 as some of the guys who had apparent confidence issues last season.

One of the things I think Max will bring to this incoming season, is that swagger.
For instance before the 3 point contest at the Derby Classic. He said he was going to win it, then went out there and did it. He will bring that same kind of swagger to games when he is put in, although I think he will see a limited role mainly as situational and trailing the break. I know he will make the most of those minutes, bringing a similar attitude Sheehey played with. Having someone with that attitude spreads to the whole team. thats my 2 cents on Max. GO HOOSIERS

I think it’s impossible to project how he’ll be used in the long-term (as we know, somewhat heavy roster turnover is probable…perhaps inevitable). So, how will he be used this year? I don’t know how many minutes he’ll get and I don’t think that has or should be determined at this point. I do think he’ll get situational minutes as a shooter (if we need shooting in the game, who are you putting at the 4 next to Yogi, Blackmon and Zeisloft/Johnson…Davis, Holt, Williams or Hoetzel? Based on what we currently know, Max Hoetzel plays in that scenario).

Last year, I think Hoetzel plays quite a bit for us. He could have helped answer the call for that roster’s desperate need for shooting. That doesn’t appear to be as urgent of a need for this year’s squad (thank goodness). So, he’ll earn playing time based on rebounding, slashing to the basket and his defense on other wing players. How those things develop will determine how much time he plays and where he plays. I don’t think any of us knows where he’ll fit this season but I’m confident he’ll be a very good member of this program and I’m glad to have him as a Hoosier.