Class of '66 Old Fart

Davion Thompson has an IU offer; Jaxson Davis was offered by Woody and the new staff is keeping an eye on him.

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

https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/07/24/top-50-prospect-aiden-derkack-updates-recruitment-after-peach-jam-tear/

Yes, it certainly could, but there certainly wasn't any evidence of high in-state recruit interest at July's last big AAU hurrah for the summer. FWIW, these are names that have been mentioned at one time or another as being watched by IU but none at all recently that I've seen. Keriawn Berry - Avon HS Justin Curry - Noblesville Evan Harrell - Carmel HS Kai McGrew - Fishers HS [Just 'awarded' limited eligibility for the 25-26 season by the IHSAA for his transfer. Won't be surprised if it doesn't get rescinded and he gets full eligibility.] Brennan Miller - Lawrence North HS Noah Smith - Plainfield HS And more FWIW, I'm not seeing any of these getting lots of high major interest

It's never too early. Earlier in the week, The Daily Hoosier listed 4 prospect names in the '26 class and today, Dushawn London talks about Caleb Holt. Brayden Fogle (Lexington, Ohio) Tyran Stokes (Pittsburg, California) Caleb Holt (New Market, Alabama) Alex Constanza (Miami, Florida) https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Auburn-Alabama-Ole-Miss-Georgia-Caleb-Holt-190163708/

Current list of '28 offers. Name High School Location Offered Cook, Jordan "Boogie" Christ. Acad. Of Louisville Louisville, KY 06.26.25 Williams, A. J. Dutchtown HS Hampton, GA 07.21.25

Waaaaaay tooo early but.............. I'm not 100% certain but I believe Landon is a brother to the Lampley sisters both of whom we've offered although '25 Jaylah didn't put us in her final 6. The other offer is to '26 Lola Lampley.

Current list of '27 offers. Name High School Location Offered Anderson, Nasir "Rudy" Prolific Prep Ft. Lauderdale, FL 06.15.25 Barnes, Martay Acad. Of Central Florida Orlando, FL 06.28.25 Branch, Bruce III Prolific Prep Ft. Lauderdale, FL 5.20.25 Branham, Chase Logan-Rogersville HS Rogersville, MO 03.28.25 Gardner, Jason Jr Fishers HS Fishers, IN 10.19.24 Hill, Isaiah Indpls Pike Indianapolis, IN 06.07.25 Hampton, Ryan Dynamic Prep Dallas, TX 05.12.25 Johnson, Dooney Milwaukee Juneau HS Milwaukee, WI 07.20.25 Jordan, Malachi Dream City Christian Glendale, AZ 05.20.25 Lyons, J'Lon Clinton Grace Christian HS Clinton MD 06.27.25 Smith, L. J. Lincolnton HS Lincolnton, NC 07.06.25 Spears, Marcus Jr. Dynamic Prep Irving, TX 06.15.25 Thompson, Davion Link Academy Missouri 11.18.24 Veney, Jymin St. John's College Prep Washington, DC 07.18.25 Wabbington, Darius Sunnyslope HS Phoenix, AZ 07.19.25

Might as well get it started sooner rather than later and this is a name I'm sure we'll hear more of in the next couple of years. Jaylan Mitchell attends Evansville Reitz HS and played up for Bradley Beal Elite on the EYBL circuit and already has offers to Illinois and Arizona State. The 6'6 guard avg'd 13.5 ppg & 5.2 rpg. Had a great Peach Jam in July and had 20 or more in 2 of 5 games. 40% 3pt %.

Current list of '26 offers. Name High School Location IU Offered Adkins, Davion Prolific Prep Ft. Lauderdale, FL 05.01.25 Allmond, Latrell John Marshall HS Richmond, VA 05.10.25 Bryant, Toni Zephyrhills Christian Acad. Zephyrhills, FL 05.14.25 Cloer, Cole IMG Academy Bradenton, FL 05.20.25 County, Adolph "Junior" Wasatch Academy Mount Pleasat, UT 07.06.25 Derkack, Aiden Colonia HS Colonia, NJ 06.29.25 Diane, Arafan Iowa United Prep Norwalk, IA 06.14.25 Gaskins, Caleb Columbus HS Florida 05.05.25 Holt, Caleb Prolific Prep Ft. Lauderdale, FL 07.23.24 Howard, Bryson Heritage HS Frisco, TX 05.29.25 Kinney, Taylen Overtime Elite Atlanta, GA 02.03.24 Landrew, Colben Wheeler HS Marietta, GA 09.11.24 Moody, Prince-Alexander Bishop McNamara HS Forestville, MD 05.08.25 Muurinen, Miikka AZ Compass Prep Chandler, AZ 07.09.25 Ponder, Marcis The Gillon Academy Springfield, VA 06.30.25 Rippey, Deron Jr. Blair Academy Blairstown, NJ 06.14.25 Smith, Jordan St. Rose HS Belmar, NJ 05.08.25 Taylor, Ethan Link Academy Missouri 05.08.25 Thompson, Anthony "Ant" Western Reserve Academy Hudson, OH 02.18.24 Williams, Cameron St. Mary's HS Phoenix, AZ 05.19.25

Howard, Jordan Smith and LJ Smith all hold IU offers. Staff has watched Pogi, Howard has an offer and Davis was offered by Woody.

2025 AAU statistics. Interesting to note that Zya is the 4th member of the Exodus 17U team to receive an IU offer joining Ryan Carter, Ashley MacCalla and Taylor Brown. Zya Small '27 - NYC Exodus Date Pts FGM FGA 3PM 3PA FTM FTA Reb Ast TO Blk Stl 4/25 W 9 3 4 0 0 3 4 10 2 0 1 1 4/25 W 13 5 6 0 0 3 3 6 0 1 0 0 4/26 W 9 4 6 9 9 1 6 7 2 2 1 2 4/26 L 14 4 5 1 1 5 10 9 2 1 1 5 4/27 L 8 4 11 0 0 0 0 2 2 1 0 0 5/16 L 6 1 3 0 1 4 4 0 1 0 1 0 5/16 W 6 3 4 0 0 0 0 7 1 0 0 0 5/17 W 4 1 7 0 0 2 4 4 1 0 3 2 5/17 L 9 4 10 0 0 1 1 7 1 3 1 0 5/18 L 4 1 4 0 1 2 2 9 1 0 1 1 7/11 W 13 5 6 0 0 3 4 2 1 0 0 2 7/11 W 4 2 5 0 1 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 7/12 W 11 3 6 0 0 5 7 10 1 3 1 2 7/13 W 6 2 6 0 1 2 2 3 0 2 0 0 7/13 W 19 7 11 3 4 2 2 6 3 1 0 0 7/14 W 11 5 8 0 0 1 2 11 1 0 2 2 Count/Avg 16 9.1 53% 72% 67% 6.1 1.3 0.9 0.8 1.1

Listed as a 6'1" PF, Zya attends Friends' Central School in Wynnewood, PA. She previously attended high school in Scranton, PA, and the first link below discusses her season at Scranton. She plays AAU on the EYBL circuit for Exodus on its 17U team. She was recently named one of the standouts at the Nike Girls Nationals. Among her earlier offers: Auburn, BC, Clemson, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Michigan, UNC, Penn State, Pitt, Rutgers, SMU, Temple, Virginia Tech, WVU https://www.thetimes-tribune.com/2024/06/14/hs-girls-basketball-small-announces-transfer-to-friends-central-school/ 247 On3 Hudl

I love this kid.

This is just wrong.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/indiana-in-2026-5-star-guard-tay-kinneys-final-12/

Thought the list might have been a little smaller.

Madeline "Madi" Mignery is listed as a 6'0" SF who previously attended Cardinal Mooney HS in Sarasota, FL. Earlier this month, IMG Academy released this news - "Another important piece to our puzzle!! Number #1 player in Florida and one of the top juniors in the country will make IMG her home for the next 2 years. Welcome to the family." She captained the Cardinal Mooney team to a 24-9 record and helped guide the school to a 2025 Florida High School Athletic Association Class 3A state championship with 19 points and 11 rebounds in the title game against Bolles. She plays on the UAA circuit for FGB. She was a finalist for the 2025 USA Women’s U16 National Team (5/24/25) after participating in trials in Colorado Springs, CO. ne2khoops.com - Such a well rounded player, and so impressive at her age. She has an incredible feel for the game and IQ. She has really nice touch on her jumper, and does a really nice job getting into the paint and pulling up. She elevates so well that no matter how big the post is, they can’t stop her from scoring. She also shows great body control while finishing. As seen in her photo, she takes defense very seriously and puts just as much energy into that end of the floor! 247 MaxPreps Hudl AAU stats for 6 gms: 17.2p; 6.8r; 1.7a; 1.5s; .5b; 2.5t 50% FG; 56% on 3s (8-14); 57% FT.

'26 Najai Hines commits to Seton Hall and will re-class to '25. https://www.zagsblog.com/2025/07/21/ny-rens-big-man-najai-hines-weighing-college-decision/

New story out by Colby Giacubeno. We got a passing mention and nothing more about his recruitment. County did say he hopes to announce in mid-October.