(2018) PF Jake Forrester to IU

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Yeah I wasn't really on board with calling Juwan a "3 and D" guy.  He's not really even a wing.  He's a forward.  He plays inside, ready for rebounds, putbacks, set screens, get dump passes, provide help, absorb contact, and hustle plays.  His defense is good but not outstanding.  He's just a very good college player.  His biggest asset is probably his attitude.  

That was always my issue, kept hearing how he was going to blow up last year because of how he did in the spring then comes the season and he still has no shot.


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[Bailey7878]

Someone previously mentioned Jakes #168 ranking. The rankings are so much crap. UNC has 2 players coming in this upcoming season, Brandon Huffman #195 and Sterling Manley #263. Both are out of whack imo! Huffman is a top 75-100 player and Manley isn't too far off. But again, that's my 5 cents. I'm one that doesn't get caught up in all these rankings! Archie has seen something in Mr Forrester that he likes

While I agree somewhat the teams with the most success usually have alot of highly rated players


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[Hoosier DaDa]

I been watching some videos of Forrester.  I think his footwork is better than Bryant's.

[bizzle44]

Welcome, Jake!

[Bailey7878]

I been watching some videos of Forrester.  I think his footwork is better than Bryant's.

As in Thomas Bryant? God I hope so his footwork was terrible.

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[JSHoosier]

41 minutes ago, Bailey7878 said:

As in Thomas Bryant? God I hope so his footwork was terrible.

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I was about to say that's setting the bar awfully low.

[MIUGA]

Is he a Joakim Noah type player? If he is, even better.

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[Crimson and Cream]

On 9/13/2017 at 2:00 PM, yogisballin said:

Yessir. And what if Juwan doesn't go pro? Look out! We will have several players 6'7 and up to put on the floor with 1 guard. I love it

 

Yeah!! And Juwan can run the point! Oh wait...

[Bailey7878]

Yeah!! And Juwan can run the point! Oh wait...

We need Davis to stay another year and I think he will. His foul issues won't go away overnight. I think he will have a good year but will still be a year from the nba.



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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Alex Bozich‏ @insidethehall  

Jake Forrester @begreatjake will sign his National Letter of Intent with Indiana tomorrow at 3 p.m., per his father, Dwight.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Forrester making it official.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Forrester making it official.

He looks big in the pic next to Archie. I am excited to see how his Senior season goes after having a better chance to shine with Mo Bamba and Randolph moving on.

Some of his highlight clips show more aggression and enthusiasm than I saw in the 2 games I watched. Encouraged he may be really growing as a player.


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[Stromboli]

4 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

He looks big in the pic next to Archie. I am excited to see how his Senior season goes after having a better chance to shine with Mo Bamba and Randolph moving on.

Some of his highlight clips show more aggression and enthusiasm than I saw in the 2 games I watched. Encouraged he may be really growing as a player.


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Watch this clip from a game two weeks ago.  This may be the game he had that prevented him from attending HH.  Anyway it's 10 minutes of gameplay, and you get to see a lot of what Jake is up to on both ends of the floor.  From what I can see the other team is better coached, while Jake's team seems to be looking for highlight plays (Jake included).  You can tell he's not a focal point of the offense on his team (that goes to Reddish).  That said, I like him.  He definitely sees himself as a rim-protector, and has some fire to him.  I love that he seems to take a lot of pride in signing with Indiana.  And I like that Archie was laser-focused on getting his commitment.  

 

 

[Chris007]

16 minutes ago, Stromboli said:

Watch this clip from a game two weeks ago.  This may be the game he had that prevented him from attending HH.  Anyway it's 10 minutes of gameplay, and you get to see a lot of what Jake is up to on both ends of the floor.  From what I can see the other team is better coached, while Jake's team seems to be looking for highlight plays (Jake included).  You can tell he's not a focal point of the offense on his team (that goes to Reddish).  That said, I like him.  He definitely sees himself as a rim-protector, and has some fire to him.  I love that he seems to take a lot of pride in signing with Indiana.  And I like that Archie was laser-focused on getting his commitment.  

 

 

I think he might end up being one of the best if not the best recruit in this class not named Romeo or Darius. Just think he has always played on teams with stars on it. So he will know how to fit in nicely and be a mature upper classman. 

[MIUGA]

I think he might end up being one of the best if not the best recruit in this class not named Romeo or Darius. Just think he has always played on teams with stars on it. So he will know how to fit in nicely and be a mature upper classman. 

Joakim Noah type?

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[Uspshoosier]

http://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/news/article/-9156174505956402138/harrisburg-native-jake-forrester-is-a-shining-example-of-dreams-coming-true-after-signing-with-indiana/


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[Stuhoo]

Jake Forrester discusses signing with Indiana

 

 

 

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Jake Forrester discusses signing with Indiana
 
 
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I love the jersey over the hoodie look. He's excited to play for Indiana and I always respect that. Seems like a kid with a chip on his shoulder and ready to prove people wrong.


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[Yogi's Picnic Basket]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Jake Forrester discusses signing with Indiana

 

 

 

Love the he just knows everything about basketball comment. Archie along with these 4 will build the foundation for IU to get back to the top. 

[Chris007]

17 hours ago, MIUGA said:

Joakim Noah type?

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Yes I can see that. I'm trying to think of an IU player that I can think of, maybe Jeff Newton. I want to say Darryl Thomas but he is more of an inside player and I think Forrester will be both inside and out. I just think he will be a good 4-year player.