2018 Recruiting Class

[GloryDays 5,920]

Yep, and they have had top classes. There is a way to get balance and top players. It's a science and the best teams have managed this well
 
 
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Also, Archie specifically referenced UNC model when describing what he envisions Indiana and his model to look like. I'm perfectly fine with that. I'd like a super talent every year or two versus every ten but I don't need a team full of them.

I'll take UNC model over UK. Kansas minus the debauchery is a good model as well.


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One thing in common with all these models is scholarships arent thrown around like candy.
Looks like Archie gets that and has already changed that approach.I always thought the multitude of offers regardless of specific need diminished their value to the kids receiving them.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

One thing in common with all these models is scholarships arent thrown around like candy.
Looks like Archie gets that and has already changed that approach.I always thought the multitude of offers regardless of specific need diminished their value to the kids receiving them.

No doubt about it. Plus, how can you Taylor a recruiting pitch with that madness.


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[Chris007 44,065]

Cole Swider released his top 4 and we are not in it. Also Michigan St. is now back on the radar for Johns but I think we still lead for him. Race Thompson & Darius Bazley both should be in Bloomington this month for a visit. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,742]

ESPN's latest Top 100 in the '18 Class.  

IU Offers:  Langford #5; Garland #11; King #16; Dort #24; Bazley #32; Johns #40; Carey #55; Ayala #87.

Others:   Moses Brown #6; Jerome Hunter #44; Duke #54; Cohill #94; Bingham #98.

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

ESPN's latest Top 100 in the '18 Class.  
IU Offers:  Langford #5; Garland #11; King #16; Dort #24; Bazley #32; Johns #40; Carey #55; Ayala #87.
Others:   Moses Brown #6; Jerome Hunter #44; Duke #54; Cohill #94; Bingham #98.
http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true

That's good company.


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[Dalton26 16,892]

Calling it now Langford, Garland, Bazley, Johns, and Brown all commit to Indiana, and then Archie holds a press conference and just smiles and says "Its Indiana" and walks away.

 

(ok I just woke up, but what a dream that would be)

[Brass Cannon 24,738]

15 minutes ago, Dalton26 said:

Calling it now Langford, Garland, Bazley, Johns, and Brown all commit to Indiana, and then Archie holds a press conference and just smiles and says "Its Indiana" and walks away.

 

(ok I just woke up, but what a dream that would be)

Lol all the while Crean is struggling to get his blog readership 

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

1 hour ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

ESPN's latest Top 100 in the '18 Class.  

IU Offers:  Langford #5; Garland #11; King #16; Dort #24; Bazley #32; Johns #40; Carey #55; Ayala #87.

Others:   Moses Brown #6; Jerome Hunter #44; Duke #54; Cohill #94; Bingham #98.

http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/order/true

Ayala is still a possibility for '17 also. Said he was going to determine reclassification status in July.

[Chris007 44,065]

4 hours ago, Dalton26 said:

Calling it now Langford, Garland, Bazley, Johns, and Brown all commit to Indiana, and then Archie holds a press conference and just smiles and says "Its Indiana" and walks away.

 

(ok I just woke up, but what a dream that would be)

I'm scared to think that IU might be in 3rd place for Garland. I think Duke is his leader and Vandy being second. His mom works there and his best friend just signed on to play football there. I like your list but I think you should replace Phinnese instead of Garland and add Thompson somewhere in there. 

[VO5 8,272]

4 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I'm scared to think that IU might be in 3rd place for Garland. I think Duke is his leader and Vandy being second. His mom works there and his best friend just signed on to play football there. I like your list but I think you should replace Phinnese instead of Garland and add Thompson somewhere in there. 

That's upsetting. Grew up basically an IU fan and now we may not be in his top 2..

[Chris007 44,065]

9 minutes ago, VO5 said:

That's upsetting. Grew up basically an IU fan and now we may not be in his top 2..

If we can get him on campus this summer I think we can be back in the thick of things. 

[mdn82 25,510]

That's upsetting. Grew up basically an IU fan and now we may not be in his top 2..

I thought he grew up a Duke fan?


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[VO5 8,272]

5 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

I thought he grew up a Duke fan?


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That was Gelon

[Stuhoo 80,638]

7 minutes ago, mdn82 said:

I thought he grew up a Duke fan?


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Garland's father, Winston, grew up an IU fan as a Gary, Indiana native. So naturally, both him and Darius have followed the Hoosiers as the younger Garland has grown.

“I’ve been a Hoosier fan for a long time,” Winston told TheHoosier.com in February. “I’ve watched some real good teams.

"The teams with Isiah Thomas, Kent Benson, Scott May - guys like that. The ’76 team. My senior year in college when they had Steve Alford, I was in school and was the same age but I was still rooting for the Hoosiers.

"I loved Bob Knight. Just grew up a Hoosier fan.”

[Brass Cannon 24,738]

For a guy like Darius this decision is a professional decision. Play a year or two at his dream school. Or set up his career better. 

We have to prove we can get him the same place that Duke can. 

[mdn82 25,510]

 

Garland's father, Winston, grew up an IU fan as a Gary, Indiana native. So naturally, both him and Darius have followed the Hoosiers as the younger Garland has grown.

“I’ve been a Hoosier fan for a long time,” Winston told TheHoosier.com in February. “I’ve watched some real good teams.

"The teams with Isiah Thomas, Kent Benson, Scott May - guys like that. The ’76 team. My senior year in college when they had Steve Alford, I was in school and was the same age but I was still rooting for the Hoosiers.

"I loved Bob Knight. Just grew up a Hoosier fan.”

Gotcha. So his dad was the fan. I remember that. I just didn't remember him saying he was explicitly a fan.


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[Dalton26 16,892]

1 hour ago, Chris007 said:

I'm scared to think that IU might be in 3rd place for Garland. I think Duke is his leader and Vandy being second. His mom works there and his best friend just signed on to play football there. I like your list but I think you should replace Phinnese instead of Garland and add Thompson somewhere in there. 

That wasnt my list, it was wishful thinking. lol

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

Race Thompson and Phinisee not listed in ESPN 100. Not sure if that is a mistake or they legitimately missed the cut. I can Phinisee as his ranking is all over the place but Race is top 100 everywhere.


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[VO5 8,272]

56 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Race Thompson and Phinisee not listed in ESPN 100. Not sure if that is a mistake or they legitimately missed the cut. I can Phinisee as his ranking is all over the place but Race is top 100 everywhere.


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I saw Bozich tweet earlier that ESPN didn't even have profiles for either of them. Really strange

[Hovadipo 56,100]

Race Thompson and Phinisee not listed in ESPN 100. Not sure if that is a mistake or they legitimately missed the cut. I can Phinisee as his ranking is all over the place but Race is top 100 everywhere.


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They probably canned everyone that ran their recruiting too lol.