2019 General Recruiting Thread

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

I don't want anyone violating any paywalls but a word or two on IU's interest would be welcome.

Jeff Rabjohns‏ @JeffRabjohns

Indianapolis Ben Davis 2019 shooting guard Jalen Windham has seen his recruitment soar, including Indiana interest. He updates where things stand, visits he'd like to take, his thoughts on IU and others.

[MikeRoberts]

I don't want anyone violating any paywalls but a word or two on IU's interest would be welcome.
Jeff Rabjohns‏ @JeffRabjohns

Indianapolis Ben Davis 2019 shooting guard Jalen Windham has seen his recruitment soar, including Indiana interest. He updates where things stand, visits he'd like to take, his thoughts on IU and others.

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6 hours later I guess the answer is a no


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[jonz44]

On 4/6/2019 at 12:06 PM, Aeggie said:

I really think DD could have the rare breakout senior year. This is the first offseason he's had that he has entered into it healthy which is HUGE for him. I know he said he's going home for a few weeks to get a bit of rest which I think is a good idea for him but I think when he gets back he's going to really be in the gym this offseason because he finally can be. I think we'll have plenty of minutes for Brunk but I fully expect De'Ron to be in the best shape of his life entering next season. I think he's going to have a huge year. I'm very bullish on both of our seniors, actually.

I'm really hoping and thinking you are right. DD ability to score and pass out of the low post will be sorely needed next year. I'm just hoping that we have the shooters and slashers to punish the opposition. Deron always seems to maintain a positive attitude. Considering all the health issues he's had the last few years he seems due for some good fortune. 

[BigJoe]

Derrik Smits...can play face up or back to..rebounds and has mid-range shot

may go pro but he says he prefers to transfer  7' 2"

With DD, forces in the middle

[maharkn]

Derrik Smits...can play face up or back to..rebounds and has mid-range shot
may go pro but he says he prefers to transfer  7' 2"
With DD, forces in the middle

I would like to have smits and Brunk. Would fill a much needed position

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[Chris007]

2 hours ago, BigJoe said:

Derrik Smits...can play face up or back to..rebounds and has mid-range shot

may go pro but he says he prefers to transfer  7' 2"

With DD, forces in the middle

I thought I read where he wanted to go out west to play closer to where his dad lives. 

[Demo]

Ben Roderick to Ohio U, per Brian Snow.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Purely information - Jeff Borzello's rankings of the top college basketball transfer rankings for 2019-20 and 2020-21.  In the immediately eligible category he ranks Joey Brunk 14th and Daniel Utomi 22nd out of 50 names.  Other names in this category with State of Indiana connections include Camron Justice (IUPUI) 16th and Derrick Smits 25th.   He has a separate list of 50 names who will have to sit one.  Interestingly, neither Jake nor Clifton make this top 50 list.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26530279/college-basketball-transfer-rankings-2019-20-2020-21

[Demo]

8 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Purely information - Jeff Borzello's rankings of the top college basketball transfer rankings for 2019-20 and 2020-21.  In the immediately eligible category he ranks Joey Brunk 14th and Daniel Utomi 22nd out of 50 names.  Other names in this category with State of Indiana connections include Camron Justice (IUPUI) 16th and Derrick Smits 25th.   He has a separate list of 50 names who will have to sit one.  Interestingly, neither Jake nor Clifton make this top 50 list.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26530279/college-basketball-transfer-rankings-2019-20-2020-21

Favorite list of the bunch: the Jenkins kid from South Dakota St, and who is from Tacoma,  Washington,  has a final 6 of 5 west coast schools.........and Memphis. Yeah, nothing sketchy going on at Memphis. 

[ray]

On 4/6/2019 at 12:06 PM, Aeggie said:

I really think DD could have the rare breakout senior year. This is the first offseason he's had that he has entered into it healthy which is HUGE for him. I know he said he's going home for a few weeks to get a bit of rest which I think is a good idea for him but I think when he gets back he's going to really be in the gym this offseason because he finally can be. I think we'll have plenty of minutes for Brunk but I fully expect De'Ron to be in the best shape of his life entering next season. I think he's going to have a huge year. I'm very bullish on both of our seniors, actually.

Even better...according to what I heard in an interview:

Deron is not going home to rest.  He's going home to remind himself what he's doing all this for and to work with his friend Chauncey Billups (and others he noted as "valuable resources" he has out west to better his game).  He said when most guys are returning to Bloomington he plans to stay in Colorado and workout there awhile longer before returning to work out with the team.  

Maybe things have changed, and if so, my apologies.  That is what he said his plan was after the loss in NIT.  

He seems determined to have a full and healthy season with some added improvements to his game.  I hope his health allows him this.  As Mike Roberts mentioned earlier, Deron is one of (if not the) best back-to-the-basket big men in the Big 10.  We've never seen him fully healthy, yet many of us still recognize his ability around the rim and the struggles healthy players had containing him.  If he's healthy and remains out of foul trouble, then he can get longer stretches of playing time (he's never been able to play long stretches) which should improve his overall game and allow him to have a much more dramatic impact on the team.  

I've been high on DD all along, but he's been extremely limited due primarily to health.  I hope he has a "breakout" season, and I certainly believe it's possible...as long as he can finally have a full season of health.

[Alford Bailey]

9 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Purely information - Jeff Borzello's rankings of the top college basketball transfer rankings for 2019-20 and 2020-21.  In the immediately eligible category he ranks Joey Brunk 14th and Daniel Utomi 22nd out of 50 names.  Other names in this category with State of Indiana connections include Camron Justice (IUPUI) 16th and Derrick Smits 25th.   He has a separate list of 50 names who will have to sit one.  Interestingly, neither Jake nor Clifton make this top 50 list.

http://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/26530279/college-basketball-transfer-rankings-2019-20-2020-21

Id take those Hauser kids.

[Brass Cannon]

So with 700+ kids in the transfer portal that’s roughly 1/5 of returning players transferring. 

Thats assuming all 353 schools use all scholarships(they don’t) 

So with 10 guys who weren’t going pro or graduating 2 transfers puts us right where you would expect. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Akron grad transfer Daniel Otumi has committed to USC, per his Twitter page. Immediately eligible.

[Brass Cannon]

48 minutes ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Akron grad transfer Daniel Otumi has committed to USC, per his Twitter page. Immediately eligible.

Dern it

[RaceToTheTop]

3 hours ago, Brass Cannon said:

So with 700+ kids in the transfer portal that’s roughly 1/5 of returning players transferring. 

Thats assuming all 353 schools use all scholarships(they don’t) 

So with 10 guys who weren’t going pro or graduating 2 transfers puts us right where you would expect. 

It's certainly a lot....although not all players in the transfer portal will end up transferring.  A lot of kids when there is a coaching change put them name in the portal.

I think it would be interesting to check this with the transfer rates of students in general as well as the number of coaches who do not return to their old jobs.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Final 2019 ESPN 100 Rankings

#18 Watford

#26 TJD

#75 Anthony Harris

#79 Quinones

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

[HoosierFan1994]

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

Final 2019 ESPN 100 Rankings

#18 Watford

#26 TJD

#75 Anthony Harris

#79 Quinones

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

Lamelo Ball is such a waste of a spot. They need to update their 2020 and 2021 rankings. Lander not in their rankings is a joke. 

[ElectricBoogaloo]

3 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Final 2019 ESPN 100 Rankings

#18 Watford

#26 TJD

#75 Anthony Harris

#79 Quinones

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

That OSU 2019 class is scary. Three players in the 30-40 range. Quite a foundation to build on the next four years.

[Capt. Crimson]

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