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Hoosiers Add a 2014 Commit

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By All_Hoosiers

    • Tom Crean has added a player to the 2014 IUBB recruiting class. See who joined Rob Johnson.

Indiana’s 2014 recruiting class just got a lot more interesting and confusing (if that’s even possible) tonight, as 2014 F Max Hoetzel committed to the Hoosiers. He joins G Robert Johnson as the second commit in the 2014 class.

Hoetzel, a California native, had offers from Cal Poly, Loyola Marymount, Pacific, San Diego, Utah, and St. John’s. He recently transferred to Wilbraham & Monson Academy to gain more exposure on the national level.

Things heated up rapidly between IU and Hoetzel, as he was offered earlier this week before taking an official visit this weekend. Indiana made first contact just weeks ago.

Hoetzel is not the most highly touted player by any means, ranked only by ESPN and 247Sports. The three-star prospect is on the rise, however, recently grabbing attention from Florida, Kansas, and other top programs.

One thing is clear: The kid can shoot.

ESPN's scouting report says he's "...one of the top shooters for his size. The hybrid 4-man has a nice frame with ideal length, solid springs, and a feathery stroke that extends out to the stripe." It also says he moves well away from the ball.

The Indiana coaching staff reportedly explained the situation to 2014 F Devin Robinson, who will announce Oct. 30.

Hoetzel is not believed to be a back-up plan, and Indiana reportedly wants to land both him and Robinson, per Eric Bossi.

Note: Indiana currently has no available scholarships, but one or two will likely open up after the season. Top target Devin Robinson will announce Oct. 30, and James Blackmon hopes to announce that week as well.

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IUfan_Charlie

We do not need anymore wings, how do you give minutes to Troy, Jeremy, Collin, Devin, Austin, this kid, and maybe even Robinson. They all play the same position. 

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All_Hoosiers

I'd bet Troy sees a lot of time at the two throughout his career here. Hollowell can play the two, three, and four. Devin Davis can play the three and four, as can Devin Robinson. The only ones I see really competing for time is Hoetzel and Hartman (and Etherington if he doesn't transfer). Hoetzel can also play some at the four. Crean will find a way to give each minutes, as long as they earn them.

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HoosierD

Hoetzel is better than Hartman and Etherington IMO. Hate that it's like this bc they have been committed to the program for so long but I just don't see either of the two seeing much of the floor anytime soon. Max isn't a guy who is gonna make a big impact right away but he can be big for us in years 3-4 and some in year 2.

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JSHoosier

Hoetzel is better than Hartman and Etherington IMO. Hate that it's like this bc they have been committed to the program for so long but I just don't see either of the two seeing much of the floor anytime soon. Max isn't a guy who is gonna make a big impact right away but he can be big for us in years 3-4 and some in year 2.

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I wouldn't be so fast to write off either one of Collin or Austin.  Collin is only a freshman, and Austin was getting more time last year before he got hurt.

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Stuhoo

Austin is gonna play, and only overlaps with MH one year (next year). IU does not give out five year schollys. 

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Will_Logan

Great pick-up for two reasons.

 

One, this team is already plenty athletic.  The biggest need is to add shooters.  Some of the current guys may develop into shooters (Ala Ola), but it's a glaring need.  MH also has the size and athleticism to be much more than a Matt Roth spot-up-only type. 

 

Two, I think it sends a message that needed a-sending.  I may be looking too far into this, but I'm sure Crean is getting a little tired of bowing down and doting on 17 year old kids.  From decocommits, to wavering, to post-poning decisions, he's put up with a lot from potential future studs.  It's time he sent a "we'd love to have you, but we don't need you" message.  I think there truly is something to Brady Hoke's strategy of pulling scholarships from commits who visit other campuses.  It provides a little humbling that many of them need, and I think it increases the respect they have for the coach and the program as well.

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