(2018) PF Jake Forrester to IU

[Uspshoosier 45,961]

Cant say I'm super exctied about a 3 star ranked 168 at this point. Thought we'd hold out for higher ranked guys. Tim will tell I guess.

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I'm sure North Carolina fans were not super excited about a 3 star ranked 179 after they missed out on a bunch of their targets and had to take Luke Maye but I'm guessing they were fine with it after he hit a game winning shot to send his team to the final 4 against a team of one and dones. Like u said time will tell


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[Banksyrules 4,814]

I'll just say this.  I'm all for getting Garland and Langford as well and I'm willing to add whoever we need for the 2019 loaded class. Coach Miller's system needs to be in place and I understand he needs his players to do it.  I just don't want him to Make oversign a habit.  I bashed Coach Crean for it, and I'll do the same to coach Miller.  Just my opinion.  

[Stuhoo 81,242]

I can't wait for Tim to weigh in on this one :)

Atta boy, pap.

[cthomas 6,497]

As I've said before, I trust Coach Miller to build this team to play his way. The recruiting so far leads me to believe he's getting who he wants. He obviously wants to win big sooner than later. He's been here long enough to know what he has versus what he needs.

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

5 minutes ago, cthomas said:

As I've said before, I trust Coach Miller to build this team to play his way. The recruiting so far leads me to believe he's getting who he wants. He obviously wants to win big sooner than later. He's been here long enough to know what he has versus what he needs.

Yeah taking a guy in September there's no way he's a plan B kind of player

[Bobman1 2,909]

If Garland and Romeo both want to come to IU., they will. No way in hell Archie declines one because of a "full class."


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[Yogi's Picnic Basket 5,004]

If and huge if but if Garland comes I expect Al Durham to jump ship. I think he could be a good player here but he wants to play and it is hard for me to see him wanting to wait behind Green, CuJo, Phinisee, Anderson, Garland and Romeo. I only say the last 2 because it only becomes a concern IF we get both. Other than that we are fine. Dort and Brown are the only other kids we are probably even gonna send a text too besides the big 2 from here on out in the 18 class. Calm down folks. 

[Old Friend 8,389]

I was not impressed with the Bruiser Flint hire, so I'm skeptical and I still have no idea why we feel the need to go to Philadelphia to find the #37 ranked PF in the country.   BUT....He runs the floor well, he's bouncy, he shows lots of potential fundamentally and seems to understand spacing and help side defense based on the 4 videos I just watched (he opened the right way in a screen/roll, for example..many kids don't).   If he stays 3-4 years, I can see him making an impact.  Bruiser Flint and his connections scare me because I just don't think he's that great.  Guy won 53% of his games and never did a thing as a head coach.   In his last 2 seasons, his Drexel teams went 17-44 ; and he never made the NCAA tournament in a horrible Colonial Athletic Conference.  Welcome to the kid....hope he's terrific.

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

Seems like a guy who is gonna be happy coming off the bench for 4 years. I'm fine with it. Seems to me to mean that Morgan very well could be leaving us. Will be a Shane if he does. Was hoping to see a senior Morgan. 

[Bailey7878 2,506]

Yeah taking a guy in September there's no way he's a plan B kind of player

Not saying he is. I was just a bit surprised given the 2019 class we will not hold a grant ovet if we don't get garland.

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16 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Seems like a guy who is gonna be happy coming off the bench for 4 years. I'm fine with it. Seems to me to mean that Morgan very well could be leaving us. Will be a Shane if he does. Was hoping to see a senior Morgan. 

This would disappoint me.  A lot.  Not sure if this comes as a guess or whether you know something; but if this is the case, I'm leery of the methodology.

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

19 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

This would disappoint me.  A lot.  Not sure if this comes as a guess or whether you know something; but if this is the case, I'm leery of the methodology.

Just guessing

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

25 minutes ago, Iugradman said:

Morgan leaving after next season would be a big blow and set our team back. We need him to be a contender in 2018. 

If we get Romeo and Garland we will be a contender without Morgan. 

And regardless I think we need both to be a contender 

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http://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/news/article/7029466887814368930/harrisburg-native-jake-forrester-talks-about-his-commits-to-play-for-indiana-hoosiers/#incart_river_index

SIAP. Found an article with quotes from Jake.

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

Fwiw the 2 services that to me appear to be more on the ball 247 and Rivals both have him as top 150. 147 and 142 respectively. 

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24 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Fwiw the 2 services that to me appear to be more on the ball 247 and Rivals both have him as top 150. 147 and 142 respectively. 

Yeah, this isn't a reach by any means. He's miles ahead of guys like Maniru, Jurkin, April, etc. 

I think people would be much more excited if we weren't worried about scholarships, me included. This would usually be a great upside pickup if we had an extra scholly to burn. I'm sure it will all work out though.

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

2 minutes ago, VO5 said:

Yeah, this isn't a reach by any means. He's miles ahead of guys like Maniru, Jurkin, April, etc. 

I think people would be much more excited if we weren't worried about scholarships, me included. This would usually be a great upside pickup if we had an extra scholly to burn. I'm sure it will all work out though.

I'm not too worried. One transfer or early departure and we are good with 2. 

Archie knows more about this situation than us. 

Now if it becomes an every year thing I'll be concerned. 

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

Also ESPN has him as the 19th center in the class. 

I really don't think the composite is even right on him. 

EDIT

looks like his composite suffered because scout doesn't have him ranked. 

[rcbowla 7,135]

Why would Morgan want to leave after this season? He will be a featured Senior on a young and talented team. Also his skill set really would seem to fit into Archie's system. Not understanding the speculation with him leaving. I believe Morgan will finish his college career at IU. There are a number of others that I'm not so sure about however.

[Brass Cannon 24,865]

Just now, rcsalway29 said:

Why would Morgan want to leave after this season? He will be a featured Senior on a young and talented team. Also his skill set really would seem to fit into Archie's system. Not understanding the speculation with him leaving. I believe Morgan will finish his college career at IU. There are a number of others that I'm not so sure about however.

He will have gotten a college degree and may want to start making money playing basketball.