2019 General Recruiting Thread

[Brass Cannon 24,064]

He’s very efficient. I think like Davis he can’t play big minutes. Would allow us to play TJD at PF also by giving us somebody else to play center 

[Alford Bailey 12,244]

Brunk is an effort guy which is sorely needed on this team.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,725]

Size and smarts at a position of need. Definitely not a superstar but it makes a lot of sense.

I tend to wish for high ceiling guys but I don’t know if there are any out there to root for.

My biggest rooting interest this off season is for a healthy Jerome Hunter.

Recruiting hasn’t been what I had hoped for (wanted Arizona level players) but I’m going to trust the process for another season or 2 and see if we can make this work.


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[HoosierAloha 29,887]

A “locker room” guy that can be a role player in a position of need would be great. I hope if we land him he pushes the other players over the summer.


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[AKHoosier 6,550]

5 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Bethel coach just resigned 2 days ago after only 2 years as head coach; no explanations as to what might be going on.

He's married and slept with a student.

Stuff like that doesn't fly at Bethel.

[Zach 55]

3 hours ago, Fkfootball1 said:

I actually re-tweeted about the preferred walk-on we got today and Joey Brunk liked it. Lol.


That's why this caught me off guard so much. Coincidentally.

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Who is the walk-on that we got today?

[mamasa 14,818]

Who is the walk-on that we got today?

Nathan Childress from Zionsville

http://www.maxpreps.com/m/career/default.aspx?careerid=438580a1-84ec-e511-bef0-a0369f3c1b4c


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[JaybobHoosier 11,821]

He is a RS SO. He could grad transfer and have 2 years of eligibility. I would LOVE this.

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This would be awesome, and makes sense as there’s been a few things floating around about names popping up that are very familiar to IU. Would be a very good complement at the 5 from the bench with Davis slotted there for the time being.

Not to stir this thread, but if true with two years of availability, then Moore becomes the odd man out IMO. Also, if TJD and Thompson move as the first 2 at the 4, then that bumps out Smit too. Smith could play the 3, but don’t know if that would work out too well.


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[kbhoosiers 163]

I remember being at the IU Butler game this year at BLF and multiple times turning to my wife stating how I want guys like Brunk on my squad. He’s that guy that gets down and dirty on the floor and scraps. He’s the guy that brings fire and emotion. Pleaseeee bring him on board. Plus his hair game looks strong which seems to be a requirement to be a Hoosier anymore


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[Zach 55]

12 hours ago, mamasa said:

Nathan Childress from Zionsville

http://www.maxpreps.com/m/career/default.aspx?careerid=438580a1-84ec-e511-bef0-a0369f3c1b4c


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Oh ok thanks...I hadnt heard about that.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,936]

Indpls. Star - Preferred walk-on, Zionsville forward Nathan Childress just wants to help IU basketball

A string of bad luck kept Nathan Childress from getting the chance to play in front of more college coaches the past two summers. He suffered a broken hand last summer and a sprained ankle the previous summer prevented him from playing at full strength.

In November, the 6-6 Childress committed to Bethel College, a program with a history of success at the NAIA level. But in the following months, as Childress went through his senior season at Zionsville, he thought about re-opening his recruitment.

“With the Bethel situation, I just didn’t feel like the school was the right fit,” Childress said. “I wanted to play for coach (Ryne) Lightfoot, but I decided to decommit.”Lightfoot abruptly stepped down as Bethel’s coach earlier this month after two seasons. He had succeeded his father, Mike Lightfoot, who had coached the program for 27 seasons.

Another door opened for Childress, who accepted an opportunity as a preferred walk-on at Indiana on Sunday. Childress played travel basketball for Jonny Marlin, a former Center Grove standout who walked on at IU in between stops at IPFW and Indiana Wesleyan.

“I’m definitely excited to have the opportunity,” Childress said. “I want to go in and work hard and I think I can help the team to be better.”

Childress was an all-Hoosier Crossroads Conference selection each of the past two seasons at Zionsville, where he teamed with Purdue recruit Isaiah Thompson to lead the Eagles to a sectional title last year for the first time since 1995 and again this season. Childress averaged 14.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a senior. He shot 58 percent from the field and 35.5 percent (21-for-59) from the 3-point line. That was after he averaged 12.2 points and 9.5 rebounds as a junior.

“If playing time does come about, that’s great,” Childress said. “I just want to be able to help Indiana. I’ve always liked IU so it didn’t require much thinking (to accept the walk-on spot).”

Childress had an offer from Division II Tusculum (Tenn.) and interest from Division I Morehead State at the time he committed to Bethel. Valparaiso reached out after he pulled his commitment from Bethel.

“I felt like I was probably a little undervalued because I missed that time (in the summer) both my sophomore and junior year,” Childress said. “I’ve played against some big-time players and been able to hold my own pretty well.”

A preferred walk-on is guaranteed a roster spot, but does not receive an athletic scholarship.

[HooHooHoo22 3,902]

I haven’t seen anyone post this yet. Sorry if I missed it


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[JaybobHoosier 11,821]

 
Yes.
 

Mr. Stuhoo, I know you don’t go into details about your sources, but I’m just curious if this is serious or not? I hadn’t heard much about it, but just curious what you’ve “possibly” have heard?! :)


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[Stuhoo 75,559]

37 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

 

Mr. Stuhoo, I know you don’t go into details about your sources, but I’m just curious if this is serious or not? I hadn’t heard much about it, but just curious what you’ve “possibly” have heard?! :)


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Serious? Yes. 

That’s all I gots ‘ta share right now.

 

[JaybobHoosier 11,821]

 
Serious? Yes. 
That’s all I gots ‘ta share right now.
 

While you are one of my favorites, you annoy me sometimes ;) lol


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[HinnyHoosier 4,336]

I still can’t decide how connected or not connected he is.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,725]

Watching MCD All American stuff.

TJD talking it up with Trendon.

Trendon helping Wiseman on dunk.

Scottie Lewis and Tre Mann at Florida will eventually be dynamic backcourt with athleticism.


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[Brass Cannon 24,064]

1 hour ago, HinnyHoosier said:

 

 

I still can’t decide how connected or not connected he is.


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Well considering Brooks was a lock until he wasn’t with him I’m going to say significantly less than Chris007

[HinnyHoosier 4,336]

Came across this as well.

Benjamin Roderick, 3-star 6’5” SG/SF out of Ohio. Seems to have gotten some late attention from larger programs, namely Ohio State, Wisconsin, Xavier, and Butler. Anyone else heard that Ostrom went to watch him?


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[sweetpain 498]

This Roderick kid is good. I think hes a sleeper.

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Yes, he is, but wants to go to OSU. Because he had a knee injury last year during basketball hurt his rankings because he didn't play AAU. My thoughts are if Holtman offers he is there.

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