2019 General Recruiting Thread

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On 7/23/2018 at 8:32 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Aug. 23, my 49th wedding anniversary and it will be Anthony Harris.

Well, my fearless prognostication of who would be our first '19 commit and on what date doesn't look like it's going to happen.   Let this be a lesson to you --  never take investment advice from an Old Fart.

[HoosierHoops1]

On 8/22/2018 at 3:24 PM, JSHoosier said:

I'd change my name.  That name would be a nightmare with the people I know.

I'd say it's better than being Avag Avag

[dallas44~]

12 hours ago, Chris007 said:

I want three of TJD, Brooks, Stewart, Hurt, Watford, and then whatever guard wants to come. 

 

12 hours ago, Chris007 said:

50% is a guess. But I was told that they think they are in a good position for TJD, Brooks, and Stewart. I added Hurt because of the fact the staff has always felt he liked them and have a good connection there. 

We are getting tjd, definitely more than a strong feeling from staff. 

 

[mamasa]

Well, my fearless prognostication of who would be our first '19 commit and on what date doesn't look like it's going to happen.   Let this be a lesson to you --  never take investment advice from an Old Fart.

Happy anniversary!


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[Class of '66 Old Fart]

9 hours ago, mamasa said:

Happy anniversary!


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Thank you.   49 years is just another example that the Stockholm Syndrome is a real thing!   

[cthomas]

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

Thank you.   49 years is just another example that the Stockholm Syndrome is a real thing!   

I've got 47 years......but it took two wives to get there!

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

ESPN's top 100 ranking for the '19 class     

 http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/view/espnu100/sort/rank/class/2019

Stewart #4

Hurt #6

TJD #16

Watford #23

Ramsey #28

Brooks #33

Nnaji #37

Harris #74

Bouknight #87

 

[HoosierDYT]

Brooks at 33 is disrespectful 

[HoosierFan1994]

8 minutes ago, HoosierDYT said:

Brooks at 33 is disrespectful 

Seriously...they are high. He is at least top 15 if not top ten. 

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Brooks at 33 is disrespectful 

It is ESPN

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[Stuhoo]

Eric Bossi had an in-depth piece on IU's potential class on Rivals (non-subscriber) today. Interesting that he still has us squarely in the mix with Ramsey, which would be spectacularly good news. In a later twitter answer, Bossi put us in the mix with Bouknight, but feels that Bouknight is likely to stay out east. 

The article is as follows:

"The hope for Archie Miller and I’m sure all of Indiana’s fans is that at least two-thirds of that recruiting class is made up of homegrown five-star prospects Keion Brooks and Trayce Jackson-Davis. At a minimum, the Hoosiers are the clear favorite for Jackson-Davis. Not only would I be a bit surprised if the 6-foot-9 big man didn’t pick the Hoosiers, the entire recruiting world would be surprised. He starts the visit process this weekend with a trip to UCLA and we should at least pay attention to what he has to say after the visit and he’s got visits for Iowa, Michigan State, Purdue and Wake Forest set as well but I’m just having a hard time seeing any of them winning out as of today.

Then there’s Brooks, whose recruitment looks to be a bit tougher to read. He’s another that I give the Hoosiers the edge for but I don’t feel quite as strongly about them being a potential leader. Like Jackson-Davis, Brooks is scheduled to visit UCLA this weekend and he’s also got others like Michigan State, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina to name a few in the mix. Of those, Michigan State has been strong for a while too.

The Hoosiers are also involved with five-stars:

Isaiah Stewart – a New York transplant who attends high school at La Porte (Ind.) La Lumiere with Brooks – and 

Trendon Watford, but I’m not sure I see it happening with either of them (especially if they get Jackson-Davis and Brooks).

Top-35 big man Zeke Nnaji was in town over the weekend but his recruitment still appears to be wide-open but a guard is more important anyway.

Rivals150 combo guard Armaan Franklin was on campus over the weekend and I see the Hoosiers battling it out with Purdue for him and I wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing ends up happening with sharp shooter Brandon Newman.

Another guy I would keep an eye on is Jahmius Ramsey. The top-40 guard from Texas is likely going to wait until the spring which is good for the Hoosiers, who should have answers on all of their other spots by the time the fall ends."

 

[323SGrant]

Eric Bossi had an in-depth piece on IU's potential class on Rivals (non-subscriber) today. Interesting that he still has us squarely in the mix with Ramsey, which would be spectacularly good news. In a later twitter answer, Bossi put us in the mix with Bouknight, but feels that Bouknight is likely to stay out east. 
The article is as follows:
"The hope for Archie Miller and I’m sure all of Indiana’s fans is that at least two-thirds of that recruiting class is made up of homegrown five-star prospects Keion Brooks and Trayce Jackson-Davis. At a minimum, the Hoosiers are the clear favorite for Jackson-Davis. Not only would I be a bit surprised if the 6-foot-9 big man didn’t pick the Hoosiers, the entire recruiting world would be surprised. He starts the visit process this weekend with a trip to UCLA and we should at least pay attention to what he has to say after the visit and he’s got visits for Iowa, Michigan State, Purdue and Wake Forest set as well but I’m just having a hard time seeing any of them winning out as of today.

Then there’s Brooks, whose recruitment looks to be a bit tougher to read. He’s another that I give the Hoosiers the edge for but I don’t feel quite as strongly about them being a potential leader. Like Jackson-Davis, Brooks is scheduled to visit UCLA this weekend and he’s also got others like Michigan State, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina to name a few in the mix. Of those, Michigan State has been strong for a while too.

The Hoosiers are also involved with five-stars:

Isaiah Stewart – a New York transplant who attends high school at La Porte (Ind.) La Lumiere with Brooks – and  Trendon Watford, but I’m not sure I see it happening with either of them (especially if they get Jackson-Davis and Brooks). Top-35 big man Zeke Nnaji was in town over the weekend but his recruitment still appears to be wide-open but a guard is more important anyway.

Rivals150 combo guard Armaan Franklin was on campus over the weekend and I see the Hoosiers battling it out with Purdue for him and I wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing ends up happening with sharp shooter Brandon Newman.

Another guy I would keep an eye on is Jahmius Ramsey. The top-40 guard from Texas is likely going to wait until the spring which is good for the Hoosiers, who should have answers on all of their other spots by the time the fall ends."
 

I’ve been hopeful for Bouknight, but it appears IU’s chances may be slim with him.


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[Brass Cannon]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Eric Bossi had an in-depth piece on IU's potential class on Rivals (non-subscriber) today. Interesting that he still has us squarely in the mix with Ramsey, which would be spectacularly good news. In a later twitter answer, Bossi put us in the mix with Bouknight, but feels that Bouknight is likely to stay out east. 

The article is as follows:

"The hope for Archie Miller and I’m sure all of Indiana’s fans is that at least two-thirds of that recruiting class is made up of homegrown five-star prospects Keion Brooks and Trayce Jackson-Davis. At a minimum, the Hoosiers are the clear favorite for Jackson-Davis. Not only would I be a bit surprised if the 6-foot-9 big man didn’t pick the Hoosiers, the entire recruiting world would be surprised. He starts the visit process this weekend with a trip to UCLA and we should at least pay attention to what he has to say after the visit and he’s got visits for Iowa, Michigan State, Purdue and Wake Forest set as well but I’m just having a hard time seeing any of them winning out as of today.

Then there’s Brooks, whose recruitment looks to be a bit tougher to read. He’s another that I give the Hoosiers the edge for but I don’t feel quite as strongly about them being a potential leader. Like Jackson-Davis, Brooks is scheduled to visit UCLA this weekend and he’s also got others like Michigan State, Kentucky, Louisville and North Carolina to name a few in the mix. Of those, Michigan State has been strong for a while too.

The Hoosiers are also involved with five-stars:

Isaiah Stewart – a New York transplant who attends high school at La Porte (Ind.) La Lumiere with Brooks – and 

Trendon Watford, but I’m not sure I see it happening with either of them (especially if they get Jackson-Davis and Brooks).

Top-35 big man Zeke Nnaji was in town over the weekend but his recruitment still appears to be wide-open but a guard is more important anyway.

Rivals150 combo guard Armaan Franklin was on campus over the weekend and I see the Hoosiers battling it out with Purdue for him and I wouldn’t be surprised if the same thing ends up happening with sharp shooter Brandon Newman.

Another guy I would keep an eye on is Jahmius Ramsey. The top-40 guard from Texas is likely going to wait until the spring which is good for the Hoosiers, who should have answers on all of their other spots by the time the fall ends."

 

If we land Brooks and TJD with who we look to have coming back that would have to be attractive to Ramsey. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

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[Baltimore Hoosier]

Should I be a little alarmed that IU has yet to land a commitment for 2019? I'm not one of those people who's going to freak out and talk about Firing Archie, but there has been alot of hype about landing TJD, Brooks, Watford, Hurt etc, however, these guys are also being sought after by programs like Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, etc. TJD is the only one I feel somewhat confident about, but the longer his recruitment goes, the more worried I get.. 

[Brass Cannon]

Just now, Baltimore Hoosier said:

Should I be a little alarmed that IU has yet to land a commitment for 2019? I'm not one of those people who's going to freak out and talk about Firing Archie, but there has been alot of hype about landing TJD, Brooks, Watford, Hurt etc, however, these guys are also being sought after by programs like Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, etc. TJD is the only one I feel somewhat confident about, but the longer his recruitment goes, the more worried I get.. 

Duke doesn’t have any commits either

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan]

Should I be a little alarmed that IU has yet to land a commitment for 2019? I'm not one of those people who's going to freak out and talk about Firing Archie, but there has been alot of hype about landing TJD, Brooks, Watford, Hurt etc, however, these guys are also being sought after by programs like Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, Michigan State, etc. TJD is the only one I feel somewhat confident about, but the longer his recruitment goes, the more worried I get.. 

No. When our top targets start landing elsewhere, I'll get concerned.

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[drewheck]

probably a no but can anyone diapute this tweet or is this guy a hack

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[Stuhoo]

4 minutes ago, drewheck said:

probably a no but can anyone diapute this tweet or is this guy a hack

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LOL...Jack Wang is at it again.

Dude cracks me up with his random "Wang-iness."

 

[Brass Cannon]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

 

LOL...Jack Wang is at it again.

Dude cracks me up with his random "Wang-iness."

 

Omg people stop giving this troll attention already.