(2018) PF Jake Forrester to IU

[Crimson and Cream 5,701]

From what I've seen from this kid I actually really like it. As another poster mentioned, he just looks good in that jersey. With his size and wingspan we could have a big steal on our hands here. Not to derail the thread but Clifton Moore sure is going to have a lot of competition for playing time, hope he brings it.

[Blackmon_for_3 1,532]

At the end of the day this bumps is up to the best recruiting class in the Big Ten and 3rd nationally

[mdn82 25,456]

His dad is a big boy. We need some more offensive lineman. Any chance he has some eligibility left? Lol

No doubt. Good lord.


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[KYHoosier 333]

I really like this kids potential and wouldn't get wrapped up in his low rank. He looks long and extremely athletic (especially his calves). I don't think you can underestimate the importance of having athletic bigs in Archie's system. When Archie said he was going to base his recruiting model off UNC, he wasn't joking. I feel Forrester will play a similar role to UNC's Isaiah Hicks and be a great rim protector, has the ability to get out in transition/run the floor, and make plays above the rim. I truly believe he will play a key role in the years to come. 

[HooHooHoo22 3,902]

Archie knows what he's doing. He probably knows some things that we don't know. Just cheer on whoever is wearing an IU basketball jersey ! Don't say "boooooo" to a commit, like seriously


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[Hoosierfan2017 19,886]

 

[Hoosierfan2017 19,886]

"“I fell in love with the school right when I stepped foot on campus." 

You and me both Jake, you and me both. Love to see a comment like that from a recruit. 

http://www.insidethehall.com/2017/09/11/jake-forrester-joins-indianas-2018-recruiting-class/

[Uspshoosier 44,205]

Awesome and congrats young fella!!! You made tremendous strides as a player this summer! Proud of you and @IndianaMBB is getting a good one!
Greg Anothony( aka Cole Anthony's dad)


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[HoosierAloha 29,887]

Welcome to Hoosier Nation Jake!!

I believe this is our true backup 5 until Davis leaves. Hopefully, he'll develop into a starter his junior and senior years.

This is a cog that championship teams are built with.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,727]

Always excited to see the next Hoosier. Congrats to Forrester. A recruiting bonanza.

Wonder if we are truly going after Garland or not?

Either way, add Langford to this group and its an amazing foundation class. No doubt about it.


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[TXHoosierDaddy 1,375]

I do like this move more and more. Took me a little time to warm up just based on the fact we are in on so many exciting big-time recruits. But if this kid comes in and plays over Clifton Moore it's a very valuable get. It wasn't that ideal having just two big guys on the roster for 2018 (one we have never even seen play). Now we just need one to really step up behind Davis and provide good minutes. Long-term hopefully both develop into solid 3-4 year contributors. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,727]

I watched 2 of Forresters games. That team had Mo Bamba (Texas), Brandon Randolph (Arizona), Cam Reddish (Duke) on it. Forrester definitely blended in. He wasn't the go to guy. It didn't impress me, but that was a year ago and he had 3 of the best players in the country on his team.

I feel since the staff is full bore on this kid, his potential is legit. I'm eagerly awaiting to see what he can do going forward.


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[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Love it. Give Archie who and what he wants as quickly as possible. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,727]

Slightly off topic but interesting to me.

I think Forrester makes our 4th? player of mixed parents.

Clifton Moore
Justin Smith
Jake Forrester
Race Thompson

I'm I missing anyone? Anyway, it's a FWIW.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,727]

Love it. Give Archie who and what he wants as quickly as possible. 

Archie isn't playing around. Definitely putting some value back in the Indiana scholarship. And his recruiting % is solid.


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[hoosierpap 14,300]

20 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Always excited to see the next Hoosier. Congrats to Forrester. A recruiting bonanza.

Wonder if we are truly going after Garland or not?

Either way, add Langford to this group and its an amazing foundation class. No doubt about it.

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Oh they are. An invite to the midnight event (our HH)  in the current class is evidence

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

I watched 2 of Forresters games. That team had Mo Bamba (Texas), Brandon Randolph (Arizona), Cam Reddish (Duke) on it. Forrester definitely blended in. He wasn't the go to guy. It didn't impress me, but that was a year ago and he had 3 of the best players in the country on his team.

I feel since the staff is full bore on this kid, his potential is legit. I'm eagerly awaiting to see what he can do going forward.


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This is a skill in itself. Forrester isn't being recruited to be the man. He'll need to bulk up (and hopefully grow a few inches) and be a solid backup. I like the addition.

Moore won't be playing the same position but they could play at the same time in a long front court.

[ebridges24 2,285]

1 hour ago, mamasa said:

I know I'm in the minority but I'm excited for this kid!

Me too, cuz this kid seems really excited to be a Hoosier.

[Ricochet 51]

I really like the Forrester's upside but with Clifton Moore and Race Thompson in the '17 class and the guys that they are in on early in '19 at the PF and/or comboforwards it's a bit surprising if you ask me.

Like Clifton Moore I can see him as a career 3rd string PF or he puts it together and reaches that upside he has but there is a reason both are rated 3 star prospects. 

I will like this pickup even more if he's (RS) red-shirted next season because the athleticism and upside is there but like I said before there is a reason it called up side and like I said before there is reason why he's only rated 3 star.  

It just makes sense to RS him IMO, because come the 2018-19 season IU is going to have a senior PF in Juwan Morgan, the very similar Moore will have a season under his belt and the RS Freshman with a year of practice under his belt. There is no real reason to waste a year on being the 4th PF next season. 

 

[HoosierAloha 29,887]

I really like the Forrester's upside but with Clifton Moore and Race Thompson in the '17 class and the guys that they are in on early in '19 at the PF and/or comboforwards it's a bit surprising if you ask me.
Like Clifton Moore I can see him as a career 3rd string PF or he puts it together and reaches that upside he has but there is a reason both are rated 3 star prospects. 
I will like this pickup even more if he's (RS) red-shirted next season because the athleticism and upside is there but like I said before there is a reason it called up side and like I said before there is reason why he's only rated 3 star.  
It just makes sense to RS him IMO, because come the 2018-19 season IU is going to have a senior PF in Juwan Morgan, the very similar Moore will have a season under his belt and the RS Freshman with a year of practice under his belt. There is no real reason to waste a year on being the 4th PF next season. 
 

I believe he was recruited to be more of a 5 than as a PF. Also, the combo forwards that are being recruited in 2019 will start from day 1 and only be around a year or two. Forrester is a backup big his first few years. (Hopefully behind Davis)