(2019) PF Isaiah Stewart to Washington

[KDB 1,027]

The in-home visit went good.

According to the Rabjohns article, the staff talked to him about how they know he wants to get to the next level and how they have the experience to get him there. He sounds impressed with Schilling.

Sounds like he believes IU is a place he could take his game to the next level.

Interested to see where it goes from here.

Edited April 16, 2018 by KDB

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Every recruit seems to be buying what we’re selling. I like it.


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ADAM ZAGORIA

INDIANAPOLIS -- A Who's Who of high-major Division 1 programs came out to watch Isaiah Stewart and the Albany City Rocks on Friday night at the Nike EYBL stop here.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo sat in the front row of the bleachers on one baseline, with Texas' Shaka Smart, fresh off landing point guard Courtney Ramey earlier in the day, sat nearby. Indiana head man Archie Miller and Tennessee's Rick Barnes were also in attendance. And Duke and Syracuse each had two assistants watching the game, in which Stewart and the City Rocks fell to Woodz Elite, 80-73, despite Stewart's 21 points and 11 rebounds.

"Everybody's watching Isaiah Stewart," one high-major assistant coach said of the 6-foot-9 big man from La Lumiere (IN) and Rochester, N.Y.

After the game, Stewart said he still has a number of college suitors but intends to cut his list "soon and really move forward with those schools."  "I definitely want to cut my list down to seven or six," he said. "I've been keeping tabs on that. Some days it goes down to five, some days it goes back up to seven."

One source close to Stewart said Michigan State, Duke and Syracuse figure to make the list with a few others.   Kansas, Villanova, Louisville, Georgetown, Texas, Maryland, Notre Dame, Marquette, Tennessee, Iowa, George Washington, Florida State, and Ohio State are also in pursuit.

Kentucky has also visited him, but he said "I haven't done much with them since."

"There are some schools that I know I'm going to visit for sure, but I'm not going to release that until I release my list," he said.  He added: "You get five visits, so I'm thinking, 'Why not take all five?' You have five free You don't want to just take one visit and then the next school that might visit could be better than the others."

On Indiana, Stewart is playing high school ball in the state and also stays in touch with former Hoosiers big man Thomas Bryant.  "He's helping me out with my recruitment," he said. "If I have any questions, I shoot him a text. If things are getting frustrating, he's always a guy I can count on."

Michigan State's Izzo stayed until the bitter end to watch Stewart, as he has done all April.  "They're really making me a priority and coach Izzo has been at every game since the circuit started," he said.

As for Louisville, Stewart said coach Chris Mack's staff was "recruiting me hard at Xavier and it pretty much hasn't changed. They're recruiting me on a bigger stage."

Villanova watched him last weekend in Dallas.  "I'm starting to build a good relationship with [them]," he said.

Duke and Syracuse are also heavily involved. Duke had Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith on hand, while Adrian Autry and Gerry McNamara of Syracuse were there. Both schools are also recruiting City Rocks guard Joe Girard.

"Some schools pitch the one-and-done to me but it's not something I'm really worried about," Stewart said. "I'm worried about coming into college, getting better and trying to win some games, hopefully a championship."

[barrettballer 513]

ADAM ZAGORIA
INDIANAPOLIS -- A Who's Who of high-major Division 1 programs came out to watch Isaiah Stewart and the Albany City Rocks on Friday night at the Nike EYBL stop here.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo sat in the front row of the bleachers on one baseline, with Texas' Shaka Smart, fresh off landing point guard Courtney Ramey earlier in the day, sat nearby. Indiana head man Archie Miller and Tennessee's Rick Barnes were also in attendance. And Duke and Syracuse each had two assistants watching the game, in which Stewart and the City Rocks fell to Woodz Elite, 80-73, despite Stewart's 21 points and 11 rebounds.
"Everybody's watching Isaiah Stewart," one high-major assistant coach said of the 6-foot-9 big man from La Lumiere (IN) and Rochester, N.Y.
After the game, Stewart said he still has a number of college suitors but intends to cut his list "soon and really move forward with those schools."  "I definitely want to cut my list down to seven or six," he said. "I've been keeping tabs on that. Some days it goes down to five, some days it goes back up to seven."
One source close to Stewart said Michigan State, Duke and Syracuse figure to make the list with a few others.   Kansas, Villanova, Louisville, Georgetown, Texas, Maryland, Notre Dame, Marquette, Tennessee, Iowa, George Washington, Florida State, and Ohio State are also in pursuit.
Kentucky has also visited him, but he said "I haven't done much with them since."
"There are some schools that I know I'm going to visit for sure, but I'm not going to release that until I release my list," he said.  He added: "You get five visits, so I'm thinking, 'Why not take all five?' You have five free You don't want to just take one visit and then the next school that might visit could be better than the others."
On Indiana, Stewart is playing high school ball in the state and also stays in touch with former Hoosiers big man Thomas Bryant.  "He's helping me out with my recruitment," he said. "If I have any questions, I shoot him a text. If things are getting frustrating, he's always a guy I can count on."
Michigan State's Izzo stayed until the bitter end to watch Stewart, as he has done all April.  "They're really making me a priority and coach Izzo has been at every game since the circuit started," he said.
As for Louisville, Stewart said coach Chris Mack's staff was "recruiting me hard at Xavier and it pretty much hasn't changed. They're recruiting me on a bigger stage."
Villanova watched him last weekend in Dallas.  "I'm starting to build a good relationship with [them]," he said.
Duke and Syracuse are also heavily involved. Duke had Jon Scheyer and Nolan Smith on hand, while Adrian Autry and Gerry McNamara of Syracuse were there. Both schools are also recruiting City Rocks guard Joe Girard.
"Some schools pitch the one-and-done to me but it's not something I'm really worried about," Stewart said. "I'm worried about coming into college, getting better and trying to win some games, hopefully a championship."

Sounds like a long shot to land this one he never said anything about IU. It is interesting that him and TB are friends however.


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[ap2345 7,099]

3 minutes ago, barrettballer said:

Sounds like a long shot to land this one he never said anything about IU. It is interesting that him and TB are friends however.


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He's not the priority for IU at the PF/C spot for 2019 so I'm not surprised. That would be TJD and I'm fully confident that he will be a Hoosier sooner or later. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,954]

I absolutely love his quote at the bottom though. “Win games and hopefully a championship”

I don’t like kids saying which school can get me to the NBA soonest. I understand that thought process. But the focus should be to win. The other stuff will take care of itself.

Anyway. This is a pet peeve of mine with recruit interviews.

I want kids that want to win regardless of the one or done talent.




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[Chris007 42,379]

On 4/30/2018 at 9:41 AM, ap2345 said:

He's not the priority for IU at the PF/C spot for 2019 so I'm not surprised. That would be TJD and I'm fully confident that he will be a Hoosier sooner or later. 

I was told that IU is in a lot better position for Stewart than people think. Also they would absolutely take Stewart & TJD in the same class. 

[HoosierHoops1 5,024]

On 4/30/2018 at 1:22 PM, WayneFleekHoosier said:

I absolutely love his quote at the bottom though. “Win games and hopefully a championship”

I don’t like kids saying which school can get me to the NBA soonest. I understand that thought process. But the focus should be to win. The other stuff will take care of itself.

Anyway. This is a pet peeve of mine with recruit interviews.

I want kids that want to win regardless of the one or done talent.




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Yes, but I want them to want to WORK as a TEAM to win, not join a bunch of mismatched talent, that can't help but be good at 60% effort.

[KDB 1,027]

New Peegs interview with Stewart.

In the interview, Isaiah listed a long list of schools making him a priority, Indiana was one of the schools he named. 

He said he plans to cut a list soon.

Isaiah also said the Indiana in-home visit was great, they talked about expanding his game, how they would use him, etc.

He says he is impressed with Coach Miller and he is a coach that is going to win games.

Isaiah also says he is interested in making a decision before his Senior season.

[Hoosier Guy 7,472]

9 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I was told that IU is in a lot better position for Stewart than people think. Also they would absolutely take Stewart & TJD in the same class. 

Now that’s interesting

[Brass Cannon 24,069]

9 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I was told that IU is in a lot better position for Stewart than people think. Also they would absolutely take Stewart & TJD in the same class. 

If theres a coach in the country who wouldnt they are crazy. 

[ap2345 7,099]

21 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I was told that IU is in a lot better position for Stewart than people think. Also they would absolutely take Stewart & TJD in the same class. 

I'm not mad about this at all. 

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What did Chris007 say? It showed up blank for me


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38 minutes ago, MikeRoberts said:

What did Chris007 say? It showed up blank for me


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Per Chris007 "I was told that IU is in a lot better position for Stewart than people think.  Also they would absolutely take Steware & TJD in the same class."

[MikeRoberts 6,838]

Per Chris007 "I was told that IU is in a lot better position for Stewart than people think.  Also they would absolutely take Steware & TJD in the same class."

Your post showed up blank here but got a notification on my phone that came through clearly. Thanks for the info


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[KDB 1,027]

Per his Twitter, Isaiah will release his top 10 schools tonight.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,954]

ooof. Top 10.......  I don't love the approach, but who am I?

[ElectricBoogaloo 4,296]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

ooof. Top 10.......  I don't love the approach, but who am I?

He probably gets calls/texts/mail from 30+ schools at this point. Might as well stop the madness from 20 or more if he's not interested.

[rcbowla 6,785]

ooof. Top 10.......  I don't love the approach, but who am I?

Agree. I find it hard to believe that he's seriously considering 10 schools but it is his prerogative I suppose.

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[rcbowla 6,785]

He probably gets calls/texts/mail from 30+ schools at this point. Might as well stop the madness from 20 or more if he's not interested.

That's true

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