2018 Recruiting Class

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Right, we need all players to buy in. If we can bring McD's AA or experienced talent off the bench we're in good shape.

In 2018 if we somehow land Garland and/or Langford we could see this happening.

Can't see this happening with Romeo. He could start anywhere.

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Or experienced talent off the bench, i.e. Jones, Green,

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

The in state battles :

Phinisee vs Hunter. Could be going for both.

Jallow, Damezi Anderson, and Easley.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

Moses Brown was the C that Crean and Martin were chasing. Only one I know.

Keldon Johnson was the SG from Huntington Prep we were going after.

I looked over 2018 class. Not a lot of familiar names. Surprisingly, many are committed already. Not a ton of Cs yet. The LaLu center is decently ranked.


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[Chris007 44,065]

Coach Miller had a great meeting with several high school coaches yesterday. I know he was at WC, LN, Southport and a few others. 

[Hardwood83 4,773]

I'd love to see IU add a good big man for 2018. I don't expect Hakeem Olajuwon, but at least above average.

I'm not a fan of small ball.

Doesn't appear there are many in-state Post prospects for 2018.

[Stuhoo 80,638]

6 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Coach Miller had a great meeting with several high school coaches yesterday. I know he was at WC, LN, Southport and a few others. 

 

Yes. Expected. And fantastic.

One of the reasons for the board excitement is that, contrary to what other fanbases might currently perceive, Indiana University; the campus, the fanbase, the tradition, the conference, and the facilities, DOES still recruit itself.

I am of the belief that Chuck Martin was a very good recruiter and that Tom Crean appealed to some high-level recruits now and then, but far, far too often, Tom Crean as the deal closer was a far too over-eager and unnatural personality to close the deal. Not just with recruits and their families, but also, and importantly, with AAU and high school coaches. Additionally, players talk among themselves, and Tom Crean's personality quirks undoubtedly were resonating from the team, out to recruits.

Even with those dynamics, IU under Tom Crean routinely (though not always) got top 25 recruiting classes.

Now, with Archie, who by ALL accounts has an impeccable reputation, makes a solid first impression, and moreover makes an even better impression the more one is exposed to him?

Look out.

 

[Chris007 44,065]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Yes. Expected. And fantastic.

One of the reasons for the board excitement is that, contrary to what other fanbases might currently perceive, Indiana University; the campus, the fanbase, the tradition, the conference, and the facilities, DOES still recruit itself.

I am of the belief that Chuck Martin was a very good recruiter and that Tom Crean appealed to some high-level recruits now and then, but far, far too often, Tom Crean as the deal closer was a far too over-eager and unnatural personality to close the deal. Not just with recruits and their families, but also, and importantly, with AAU and high school coaches. Additionally, players talk among themselves, and Tom Crean's personality quirks undoubtedly were resonating from the team, out to recruits.

Even with those dynamics, IU under Tom Crean routinely (though not always) got top 25 recruiting classes.

Now, with Archie, who by ALL accounts has an impeccable reputation, makes a solid first impression, and moreover makes an even better impression the more one is exposed to him?

Look out.

 

Also Archie has a plan for recruiting unlike Crean who just threw a net of offers out there without a plan of how to attack recruiting. 

[Stuhoo 80,638]

2 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Also Archie has a plan for recruiting unlike Crean who just threw a net of offers out there without a plan of how to attack recruiting. 

 

And that plan truly is "inside out."

Tom Crean may have started with the same plan, but when you want to sell door to door in your own neighborhood, you better make sure that the folks in the neighborhood are glad you stopped by. 

It is time to make it again the ultimate honor for an Indiana high school to be visited by the Head Basketball Coach of Indiana University.

 

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

I know most of our fanbase is frothing over an opportunity to land Langford. I know that I am, but I refuse to let myself get so wrapped up like I was during the coaches search and the whole BD ordeal. Looking beyond Romeo, there are so many recruits around this state that would make huge impacts on our program. Living here in SouInd I want to sometimes throat punch the Louisville media who cater to the UofL and UK hype. They mock and laugh at the thought at even a chance of signing a player of Langford's caliber. First off, UK doesn't stand a chance. The family are not fans of Calapari, and exactly what is Slick Rick's record with one and done players? When is the last time he even signed a 5* player? I think it may be a Duke pull with IU a second choice. Let's go out and get Jallow, Phinisee and a butt load of other 4* who will stick around a while and start to building a year in/year out contender.

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[Uspshoosier 45,674]

I know most of our fanbase is frothing over an opportunity to land Langford. I know that I am, but I refuse to let myself get so wrapped up like I was during the coaches search and the whole BD ordeal. Looking beyond Romeo, there are so many recruits around this state that would make huge impacts on our program. Living here in SouInd I want to sometimes throat punch the Louisville media who cater to the UofL and UK hype. They mock and laugh at the thought at even a chance of signing a player of Langford's caliber. First off, UK doesn't stand a chance. The family are not fans of Calapari, and exactly what is Slick Rick's record with one and done players? When is the last time he even signed a 5* player? I think it may be a Duke pull with IU a second choice. Let's go out and get Jallow, Phinisee and a butt load of other 4* who will stick around a while and start to building a year in/year out contender.

 

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VJ king last year was a 5 star kid for Pitino and Malik Williams this year

 

 

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[BtownBanner6 1,298]

VJ king last year was a 5 star kid for Pitino and Malik Williams this year
 
 
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Yup he doesn't get them often, but he does get the occasional one. What I don't get is how he gets any of them, take VJ for example he played like 8 min a game and didn't do anything. You don't seem to really do any good for Pitino until you're at least a junior.

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

I know most of our fanbase is frothing over an opportunity to land Langford. I know that I am, but I refuse to let myself get so wrapped up like I was during the coaches search and the whole BD ordeal. Looking beyond Romeo, there are so many recruits around this state that would make huge impacts on our program. Living here in SouInd I want to sometimes throat punch the Louisville media who cater to the UofL and UK hype. They mock and laugh at the thought at even a chance of signing a player of Langford's caliber. First off, UK doesn't stand a chance. The family are not fans of Calapari, and exactly what is Slick Rick's record with one and done players? When is the last time he even signed a 5* player? I think it may be a Duke pull with IU a second choice. Let's go out and get Jallow, Phinisee and a butt load of other 4* who will stick around a while and start to building a year in/year out contender.

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We could also land those 5* recruits that don't plan on being an OAD. That along with getting those four year 3* and 4* recruits will be what elevates IU into a constant B1G contender and a threat to win a natty.

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

VJ king last year was a 5 star kid for Pitino and Malik Williams this year
 
 
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Yeah, was meaning a top 10 type player

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[Capt. Crimson 3,429]

I just noticed that IUPUI made Romeo Langford an offer. LMAO

 

[tyappleg 3,098]

I just noticed that IUPUI made Romeo Langford an offer. LMAO

 

 

You won't be laughing when he is a Jaguar in 2 years.

 

 

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[Dalton26 16,892]

7 minutes ago, Capt. Crimson said:

I just noticed that IUPUI made Romeo Langford an offer. LMAO

 

Can't fault them for trying.

[Baltimore Hoosier 986]

I had ZERO confidence that Crean would ever be able to land Langford..  Archie has brought optimism into my life again with regard to in-state recruiting. Still an uphill battle, but I think there's a chance.

[Capt. Crimson 3,429]

From Reddit....

"Archie Miller met 4* Eric Hunter yesterday, meeting w 5* Romeo Langford today, and meets with 4* Musa Jallow tomorrow. All are Indiana kids."

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,314]

We project to lose

1) Newkirk
2) RoJo
3) Hartman
4) McSwain
5)Priller

So, a player at each position?

Is this accurate?


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[Stuhoo 80,638]

Yes. And if both JBj and TB go we would have a sixth spot open.