Class of '66 Old Fart

If you're 6'11" and weigh over 300 lbs you're fully entitled to refer to yourself as "The Big Show"

4-star Zania Socka-Nguemen attends Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. and plays AAU for Team Durant on the Nike Girls EYBL circuit. MaxPreps - Sidwell Friends MaxPreps - Georgetown Day

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/nike-eybl-augusta-ethan-taylor-details-his-kansas-state-visit-and-recruitment-from-big-ten-and-big-12-powers-251768699/

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-one-of-2026-top-20-guard-deron-rippeys-final-12-schools-nine-planned-visits/

Ferrell and Morgan stay in Europe. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/former-hoosiers-ferrell-morgan-and-thompson-have-new-deals-to-play-in-europe-in-2025-26/

Time will tell, but wish Juwan the best in the next stage of his basketball life. Side note: I thought earlier I saw a reference that this firm also represented Yogi but he's not mentioned in the press release nor did I see Yogi's name in the firm's client list. Former IU forward Juwan Morgan has signed with Edge Sports International as he continues his preparation for this summer's NBA Draft. Sports Business Journal's Liz Mullen first reported the move, and the organization confirmed it with a tweet welcoming Morgan to its roster of clients. Morgan will be represented by Keith Kreiter and Sam Cipriano, according to Mullen. Both Kreiter, Edge Sports' presdient, and Cipriano also represents former Indiana standout Will Sheehey. The only Hoosier to start all 35 games last winter, Morgan averaged 15.5 points and a team-high 8.2 rebounds in 29.8 minutes per game as a senior. He concluded his IU career 24th in program history in scoring (1,374), eighth in blocked shots (138), tied for fourth in field goal percentage (56.2) and 10th in rebounds (757). The 2019 NBA Draft will take place June 20th at 7 p.m. eastern time at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. ESPN will televise it.

Ferrell and Morgan stay in Europe. https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/former-hoosiers-ferrell-morgan-and-thompson-have-new-deals-to-play-in-europe-in-2025-26/

*Signed a 10 day contract with the Mavs on 1/27/17. Yogi's Nets defeat the Cavs 79 - 73. Played 19:25 min. / 7 pts. on 3 of 11 FG's / 1 of 6 on 3's / 0 FT's / 1 Off Reb / 3 Def Reb / 4 assists / 2 TO's / 0 stls. / 1 PF. Not a bad first day at the office. Profile/Stats/Schedule Long Island Nets Twitter

Rivals updated its '27 rankings and expanded the list to a top 150. 2027 Offers Rivals Top 150 @ 07.15.25 Bruce Branch 1 Ryan Hampton 7 Nasir Anderson 9 Marcus Spears, Jr. 13 Malachi Jordan 20 Davion Thompson 21 Jason Gardner 34 Isaiah Hill 43 J'Lon Lyons 44 Martay Barnes 58 Chase Branham 63 L. J. Smith 76

Trying something new. Instead of posting the rankings in the individual recruit year threads, I'm posting all of them in one spot. If nothing else, as the ranking sources update, I hope it will be easier to follow the changes in an individual recruit's rank. And a couple of program notes. It's pretty obvious that a number of kids with '22 offers are no longer on the radar and not being pursued but until they're officially off the board I'll track their ranking. The category I captioned Players of Interest are names that have very recently been mentioned and/or are players we know the staff watched at the June events and it certainly doesn't imply those are the only prospects we're following. 2022 OFFERS Avg. 247 Top 150 - 06.30.21 ESPN Top 100 @ 06.30.21 Rivals Top 150 - 06.16.21 Zion Cruz 23 18 31 19 Ernest Udeh 63 22 53 115 Jalen Washington 24 25 21 26 Jalen Hood-Schifino 31 27 34 32 Vincent Iwuchukwu 28 32 22 29 Julian Phillips 29 36 30 21 Kyle Filipowski 36 40 20 48 Tyrell Ward 53 52 62 45 A. J. Casey 39 58 36 22 Tyler Nickel 90 80 94 96 Tarris Reed 77 84 56 90 Favour Aire 77 92 79 61 Avery Brown 114 97 N/R 130 Noah Clowney 83 117 76 55 C. J. Gunn 136 123 N/R 149 Kaleb Banks 127 124 N/R 129 Alex Karaban 104 125 45 141 Shawn Phillips N/R N/R 42 Masai Troutman N/R N/R N/R 2022 Players of Interest Jazian Gortman 10 13 7 ` Leland Walker N/R N/R N/R 2023 OFFERS Avg. 247 Top 75 - 06.30.21 ESPN Top 60 @ 06.30.21 Rivals Top 150 - 06.16.21 Prep Hoops 06.28.21 Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn 26 10 39 28 18 Jeremy Fears 39 23 N/R 54 26 Kaleb Glenn 55 44 N/R 66 78 Xavier Booker 35 N/R N/R 35 107 Owen Freeman 93 N/R N/R 93 169 Jakai Newton 90 N/R N/R 90 208 Coen Carr #DIV/0! N/R N/R N/R N/R Colvin, Myles #DIV/0! N/R N/R N/R N/R 2023 Players of Interest Isaiah Collier 20 31 18 11 22 Matas Buzelis 37 46 23 42 33 Jalen Hooks 64 55 N/R 73 48 Lawrent Rice 84 70 N/R 97 95 Maki Johnson 70 72 N/R 67 61 Ashton Williamson N/R N/R N/R 97 Lamariyon Jordan 95 N/R N/R 95 111 Carter Lang 76 N/R N/R 76 149 Cyr Malonga N/R N/R N/R 151 Austin Parks N/R N/R N/R 154 Gabe Cupps N/R N/R N/R 193

His father said he will take a UV to IU on July 20.

https://iuhoosiers.com/news/2025/7/15/indiana-track-and-field-announces-promotion-of-valerie-brown-to-associate-head-coach

1 of 12 is better than 0 of 12

Hopefully there will be a reason to follow the circuits this year. EYBL April 25-27: Mesa, AZ May 16-18: Memphis, TN May 23-26: Kansas City, KS July 9-12: North Augusta, SC July 13-20: Peach Jam at North Augusta, SC 3SSB May 2-4: Bryan, TX May 16-18: Council Bluffs, IA July 9-13: Rock Hill, SC July 17-20: Ladea Ranch, CA UAA April 11-13: Kansas City, KS May 16-18: Hamilton, OH July 10-13: Emerson, GA July 18-20: Bedford Park, IL

USA cruised to a 114-40 beat down over Israel. The women will play again on Wednesday with their opponent still to be determined. Zania played 13 min. scoring 4 points on 1-2 FG; 2-2 FT; 7r; 1s

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/07/14/former-iu-forward-race-thompson-signs-with-legia-warsaw-in-poland/

I missed the announcement about our 13th scholarship. What's our new rim protector's name?

From Samad Hines. Couple of IU offers discussed. https://thegrindhoops.com/2025/07/14/adidas-3ssb-and-nike-eybl-eye-openers/

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/07/09/iu-basketball-offers-scholarship-to-class-of-2026-five-star-forward-miikka-muurinen/