2019 General Recruiting Thread

[kbhoosiers]

I remember being at the IU Butler game this year at BLF and multiple times turning to my wife stating how I want guys like Brunk on my squad. He’s that guy that gets down and dirty on the floor and scraps. He’s the guy that brings fire and emotion. Pleaseeee bring him on board. Plus his hair game looks strong which seems to be a requirement to be a Hoosier anymore


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[Zach]

12 hours ago, mamasa said:

Nathan Childress from Zionsville

http://www.maxpreps.com/m/career/default.aspx?careerid=438580a1-84ec-e511-bef0-a0369f3c1b4c


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Oh ok thanks...I hadnt heard about that.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Indpls. Star - Preferred walk-on, Zionsville forward Nathan Childress just wants to help IU basketball

A string of bad luck kept Nathan Childress from getting the chance to play in front of more college coaches the past two summers. He suffered a broken hand last summer and a sprained ankle the previous summer prevented him from playing at full strength.

In November, the 6-6 Childress committed to Bethel College, a program with a history of success at the NAIA level. But in the following months, as Childress went through his senior season at Zionsville, he thought about re-opening his recruitment.

“With the Bethel situation, I just didn’t feel like the school was the right fit,” Childress said. “I wanted to play for coach (Ryne) Lightfoot, but I decided to decommit.”Lightfoot abruptly stepped down as Bethel’s coach earlier this month after two seasons. He had succeeded his father, Mike Lightfoot, who had coached the program for 27 seasons.

Another door opened for Childress, who accepted an opportunity as a preferred walk-on at Indiana on Sunday. Childress played travel basketball for Jonny Marlin, a former Center Grove standout who walked on at IU in between stops at IPFW and Indiana Wesleyan.

“I’m definitely excited to have the opportunity,” Childress said. “I want to go in and work hard and I think I can help the team to be better.”

Childress was an all-Hoosier Crossroads Conference selection each of the past two seasons at Zionsville, where he teamed with Purdue recruit Isaiah Thompson to lead the Eagles to a sectional title last year for the first time since 1995 and again this season. Childress averaged 14.5 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists as a senior. He shot 58 percent from the field and 35.5 percent (21-for-59) from the 3-point line. That was after he averaged 12.2 points and 9.5 rebounds as a junior.

“If playing time does come about, that’s great,” Childress said. “I just want to be able to help Indiana. I’ve always liked IU so it didn’t require much thinking (to accept the walk-on spot).”

Childress had an offer from Division II Tusculum (Tenn.) and interest from Division I Morehead State at the time he committed to Bethel. Valparaiso reached out after he pulled his commitment from Bethel.

“I felt like I was probably a little undervalued because I missed that time (in the summer) both my sophomore and junior year,” Childress said. “I’ve played against some big-time players and been able to hold my own pretty well.”

A preferred walk-on is guaranteed a roster spot, but does not receive an athletic scholarship.

[HooHooHoo22]

I haven’t seen anyone post this yet. Sorry if I missed it


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[JaybobHoosier]

 
Yes.
 

Mr. Stuhoo, I know you don’t go into details about your sources, but I’m just curious if this is serious or not? I hadn’t heard much about it, but just curious what you’ve “possibly” have heard?! :)


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[Stuhoo]

37 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

 

Mr. Stuhoo, I know you don’t go into details about your sources, but I’m just curious if this is serious or not? I hadn’t heard much about it, but just curious what you’ve “possibly” have heard?! :)


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Serious? Yes. 

That’s all I gots ‘ta share right now.

 

[JaybobHoosier]

 
Serious? Yes. 
That’s all I gots ‘ta share right now.
 

While you are one of my favorites, you annoy me sometimes ;) lol


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[HinnyHoosier]

I still can’t decide how connected or not connected he is.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Watching MCD All American stuff.

TJD talking it up with Trendon.

Trendon helping Wiseman on dunk.

Scottie Lewis and Tre Mann at Florida will eventually be dynamic backcourt with athleticism.


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[Brass Cannon]

1 hour ago, HinnyHoosier said:

 

 

I still can’t decide how connected or not connected he is.


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Well considering Brooks was a lock until he wasn’t with him I’m going to say significantly less than Chris007

[HinnyHoosier]

Came across this as well.

Benjamin Roderick, 3-star 6’5” SG/SF out of Ohio. Seems to have gotten some late attention from larger programs, namely Ohio State, Wisconsin, Xavier, and Butler. Anyone else heard that Ostrom went to watch him?


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[sweetpain]

This Roderick kid is good. I think hes a sleeper.

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Yes, he is, but wants to go to OSU. Because he had a knee injury last year during basketball hurt his rankings because he didn't play AAU. My thoughts are if Holtman offers he is there.

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[sweetpain]

If Ibrahima Diallo commits there, they wont be able to take him.

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Correct, not sure about his status though? Also could be transfers now that season is over that could free up space? Would love him at IU.

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[Chris007]

1 hour ago, Fkfootball1 said:

If Ibrahima Diallo commits there, they wont be able to take him.

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Also if Brunk goes there, they won't be able to take him

[Stuhoo]

1 hour ago, Fkfootball1 said:

If Ibrahima Diallo commits there, they wont be able to take him.

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Diallo is down to OSU and Pitt, and he is scheduled to commit to one of them any day now.

OSU seems to need a 5 more than a wing, and IMO IUBB most certainly needs a wing/4 more than a 5.

 

[Brass Cannon]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Diallo is down to OSU and Pitt, and he is scheduled to commit to one of them any day now.

OSU seems to need a 5 more than a wing, and IMO IUBB most certainly needs a wing more than a 5.

 

Idk if we want to play TJD as a 4 I think we almost certainly need a 5 more. Depends on plans for TJD 

[Stuhoo]

6 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Idk if we want to play TJD as a 4 I think we almost certainly need a 5 more. Depends on plans for TJD 

 

I should be clearer - we have plenty of options for a defensive 5: DeRon, TJD, Race when the opposing 5 isn't especially long, maybe Brunk, maybe Jake progresses and gains 15 lbs.

As for wings/outside shooting 3/4s? We lose Romeo and McBob (I know McBob didn't shoot well, but that was his position) we have Jerome Hunter (I hope) and that's about it, unless you consider Al D a 3.

 

[JaybobHoosier]

 
Diallo is down to OSU and Pitt, and he is scheduled to commit to one of them any day now.
OSU seems to need a 5 more than a wing, and IMO IUBB most certainly needs a wing/4 more than a 5.
 

So Stuhoo, I’m hearing a transfer is already in place/done deal...... Don’t have a name though. I’m just going to keep pestering you until it comes out (not really, just like messing with some of you). I’m assuming it’s Brunk. However, I see a scholarship player transferring after this season so we get another wing/shooter.


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[Chris007]

2 minutes ago, JaybobHoosier said:

 

So Stuhoo, I’m hearing a transfer is already in place/done deal...... Don’t have a name though. I’m just going to keep pestering you until it comes out (not really, just like messing with some of you). I’m assuming it’s Brunk. However, I see a scholarship player transferring after this season so we get another wing/shooter.


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I've been on Brunk for months but it's not a done deal. Don't let anyone tell you that. I like our chances but not a done  deal

[JaybobHoosier]

I've been on Brunk for months but it's not a done deal. Don't let anyone tell you that. I like our chances but not a done  deal

It was a couple pretty plugged in guys, but they didn’t know who, just said a transfer was a done deal already. I’m just bringing it up to more so mess with Stuhoo. :)


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