(2019) PF Trayce Jackson-Davis to INDIANA

[schoosier]

55 minutes ago, Fkfootball1 said:

I feel like kids "wait" so they can rack up offers. TJD is probably leaning towards IU but he wants Duke, UK, and UNC offers as kind of a feather in the cap. That's how 5 star guys do it.

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Romeo set the bar for decision day, and I’m good with it that it’s their choice. The conundrum is if other players are ready. I would think 5 stars you have to be willing to ride along. Players like Romeo, TDJ, Brooks, Watford or others you may covet works in our favor where they can regularly  visit and are already part of IU. Being home state and the luxury’s we offer, gives CAM the advantage. Like TDJ said he knows Indiana so the bar is already at levels most can’t replicate. 

[SlamaJamaSisley]

1 minute ago, Schreckbagger said:

Slow play can sometimes backfire. With only two spots available, and the number of top recruits we're after, if a Hurt or Stewart were to commit, TJD might be SOL.

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We'll have 3 spots open at minimum, correct?

[hoosierdogg]

Assuming RL leaves, and he should, it is three. However, if he were injured, or somehow struggles, his dad may influence an early entry decision and he stays. Not likely, but I've hit a jackpot a couple times in Vegas. As of today, only 2 open spots next yr.


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If Morgan returns, which I believe is likely, he will be the only senior scholarship player. That will be the only open scholarship that will be absolutely available next year. If CAM uses the the current open scholarship for a one year grad transfer, also likely, then it would be two open for next year. RL leaving after a year, and any transfers could increase the count.


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[cthomas]

9 minutes ago, hoosierdogg said:

If Morgan returns, which I believe is likely, he will be the only senior scholarship player. That will be the only open scholarship that will be absolutely available next year. If CAM uses the the current open scholarship for a one year grad transfer, also likely, then it would be two open for next year. RL leaving after a year, and any transfers could increase the count.


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It just seems likely, given the number of quality players, that someone looks for greener pastures after next season. Kids want to play and not everyone is going to. I think there will be at least four spots available.

[rebelhoosier848891]

We had better get to work here—if 5 Star Romeo is worth over 700 pages —then 5 Star TJD is definitely worth more than 42 pages of posts! Let’s not take his recruitment for granted—especially with OSU lurking in the shadows...TJD is an important recruit for next year who we desperately need! Full court press to speed up his commitment “soon” per 007!


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[CSP]

9 minutes ago, rebelhoosier848891 said:

We had better get to work here—if 5 Star Romeo is worth over 700 pages —then 5 Star TJD is definitely worth more than 42 pages of posts! Let’s not take his recruitment for granted—especially with OSU lurking in the shadows...TJD is an important recruit for next year who we desperately need! Full court press to speed up his commitment “soon” per 007!


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Zach Hahn is TJD HS coach. Hahn is obviously a Butler guy, Holtmann spent some time at BU. Decent connection for them there (not a ton).. worth mentioning though. 

[Chris007]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

Zach Hahn is TJD HS coach. Hahn is obviously a Butler guy, Holtmann spent some time at BU. Decent connection for them there (not a ton).. worth mentioning though. 

I honestly feel like it's Indiana followed by Purdue and then MSU and then everyone else

[CSP]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I honestly feel like it's Indiana followed by Purdue and then MSU and then everyone else

I do too. At least that is what I gathered from my buddy at CG. I just wanted to mention that little tid bit. Appears there is a sizable gap from 1 to 2 though. 

[Bobman1]

15 minutes ago, rebelhoosier848891 said:

We had better get to work here—if 5 Star Romeo is worth over 700 pages —then 5 Star TJD is definitely worth more than 42 pages of posts! Let’s not take his recruitment for granted—especially with OSU lurking in the shadows...TJD is an important recruit for next year who we desperately need! Full court press to speed up his commitment “soon” per 007!


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I agree, TJD is an extremely important recruit. Not sure if 700 pages or even 200 pages is possible but he would do wonders for decreasing the magnitude of the Juwan loss.

[Chris007]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

I do too. At least that is what I gathered from my buddy at CG. I just wanted to mention that little tid bit. Appears there is a sizable gap from 1 to 2 though. 

Yes I have been told he has been telling friends he is going to IU. I know he has mentioned to the staff about committing. 

[SlamaJamaSisley]

7 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Yes I have been told he has been telling friends he is going to IU. I know he has mentioned to the staff about committing. 

Let's do this, TJD!  Get the '19 train rolling!

[Hoosier Guy]

Only a matter of time

[HoosierAloha]

Jackson-Davis with a junior developed Moore, Thompson as a steady RS sophomore force, and Forrester with more muscle and a year in the system would be a solid stable of frontcourt players.  Athletes with refined basketball skill in Smith and Hunter on the wing.  That would give a lot of versatility in lineups and matchups. 

Come on down Trayce, bring Brooks and/or Watford with you!

[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, Iugradman said:

What is the hold up then?

 

There is not necessarily a "hold up." 

Romeo committed to IU three days ago; I would expect that any other big-time recruit would want a little time in the sun when they committed, and that would be after the Romeo headlines subsided a bit.

 

[ray]

2 hours ago, rebelhoosier848891 said:

We had better get to work here—if 5 Star Romeo is worth over 700 pages —then 5 Star TJD is definitely worth more than 42 pages of posts! Let’s not take his recruitment for granted—especially with OSU lurking in the shadows...TJD is an important recruit for next year who we desperately need! Full court press to speed up his commitment “soon” per 007!


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I am thrilled at the chance to have TJD sign with Indiana...my top choice in 2019.  The number of pages on this thread will likely be far less than that of Romeo's, or at least I hope so.  If this thread becomes 700, then TJD waited a long time to commit or there was an excessive amount of craft beer being discussed.  Romeo's ended up over 700 due to so much mystery and the anticipation of his decision after a long wait.

[Dalton26]

You also have to realize that Romeo thread was opened over 3 years ago.

[Walking Boot of Doom]

42 minutes ago, Iugradman said:

What is the hold up then?

He was waiting for Evan Fitzner to commit.

[Chris007]

52 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

There is not necessarily a "hold up." 

Romeo committed to IU three days ago; I would expect that any other big-time recruit would want a little time in the sun when they committed, and that would be after the Romeo headlines subsided a bit.

 

Exactly give them some time to play the new fortnite together and then he will get around to committing 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Sure, I'd like him to commit yesterday, but the minute he does make an announcement all of the attention and flattery from the other suitors stops.  He's 17 years old and his ego is being stroked daily.   I can't blame him for enjoying it while he can.

[ebridges24]

1 hour ago, Dalton26 said:

You also have to realize that Romeo thread was opened over 3 years ago.

Wow, 3 years ago, seems like just yesterday.