(2019) PG DJ Carton to Ohio State

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DJ Carton, a 2019 4 star PG who just moved up 83 spots to #38 in the 247Sports 2019 Player Rankings has scheduled a visit to Indiana for the IU-Purdue game on the 27th.

Here are some quotes about IU from Carton in a new Rabjohns piece.

• “They said I’m one of their top priorities and top targets”
• “I’m glad we are able to get there for a good game. It should be fun in Assembly Hall. We’ll be down there this weekend. Me and my family, we can’t wait to be there.”
• “They think I have the qualities to be a point guard at the next level. They think I fit well in their style by the way I play, how I can speed up and slow down, my smarts for the game, how I’m always looking to get other players involved but yet I can score if I need to,”
• “I know Indiana has a rich tradition, full of point guards. It’s an honor just to have them want me to be a part of their program.”

Here is a link to his 247Sports player profile: https://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Carton-46040438

[Crimson and Cream 5,810]

39 minutes ago, KDB said:

DJ Carton, a 2019 4 star PG who just moved up 83 spots to #38 in the 247Sports 2019 Player Rankings has scheduled a visit to Indiana for the IU-Purdue game on the 27th.

Here are some quotes about IU from Carton in a new Rabjohns piece.

• “They said I’m one of their top priorities and top targets”
• “I’m glad we are able to get there for a good game. It should be fun in Assembly Hall. We’ll be down there this weekend. Me and my family, we can’t wait to be there.”
• “They think I have the qualities to be a point guard at the next level. They think I fit well in their style by the way I play, how I can speed up and slow down, my smarts for the game, how I’m always looking to get other players involved but yet I can score if I need to,”
• “I know Indiana has a rich tradition, full of point guards. It’s an honor just to have them want me to be a part of their program.”

Here is a link to his 247Sports player profile: https://247sports.com/Player/DJ-Carton-46040438

Kid seems to get it. I like that.

[Stuhoo 80,781]

Midwestern kid that’s not gonna want to play for the home state “Franimal”.
Highly ranked, but not overwhelming NBA style one and done athleticism.
Sounds like this could be a solid situation.



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[Uspshoosier 45,679]

We chose the wrong game for him to come to. Ugh.

Nah perfect game for him to come to. Recruits are not emotionally invested (like fans)into the outcome of games of teams with players that will be gone by the time they would potentially be on campus. I’m guessing Zeller watched many IU losses on unofficials the year before he chose IU


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[HinnyHoosier 4,982]

Nah perfect game for him to come to. Recruits are not emotionally invested (like fans)into the outcome of games of teams with players that will be gone by the time they would potentially be on campus. I’m guessing Zeller watched many IU losses on unofficials the year before he chose IU


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Agreed. Low risk, high reward situation. If we lose is likely no skin off his nose; he's there to feel the atmosphere and watch Archie and staff. He already knows we aren't expected to win.

If we win it's a REALLY fun environment, drives home a positive picture in his mind, and really demonstrates what Archie is capable of getting out of his players and his scheme.


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8 hours ago, HinnyHoosier said:

 

Agreed. Low risk, high reward situation. If we lose is likely no skin off his nose; he's there to feel the atmosphere and watch Archie and staff. He already knows we aren't expected to win.

If we win it's a REALLY fun environment, drives home a positive picture in his mind, and really demonstrates what Archie is capable of getting out of his players and his scheme.


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Not to mention isn't Isaiah Stewart supposed to be in attendance as well?

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1 minute ago, Iugradman said:

Yes, he is. And Purdue is recruiting him as well, so this could backfire on Archie.

IU will pull off the upset and put little brother back in their place 

[ap2345 7,845]

I'm a fan. I think he would be a good point guard to compliment Phinisee. 

[ebridges24 2,434]

what's not to like, slick ball handler, good passer, athletic, nice shot from long and mid range and very good body control. Sign me up.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

Since there seems to be mutual interest with this kid, here's a sample of what he's done since the first of this year.  Carton’s Betttendorf HS school is not particularly strong as its season record is just 8-7 and 6-5 in its conference.

01.26.18:  Bettendorf defeated a winless Burlington 60 – 47.  Carton scored 33 pts. and had 8 reb.  14 of his 33 came in the 3^rd Q.  

01.23.18:  Bettendorf over Davenport West 42 – 40 on a last second shot by Carton.who had 16 pts. and 6 reb.  He only shot 33% from the floor.

01.18.18:  Bettendorf defeated Clinton 53 – 24.  Carton with 17 pts.

01.12.18:  Bettendorf snapped a 6-game losing streak with a 68 – 65 OT win over Davenport Central.  Carton with 31 pts.

01.09.18:  Bettendorf lost to Davenport North  55-53 snapping a 19-game losing streak by DN to Bettendorf.  Carton scored 34.  He had a shot at the end to win the game but it rimmed out.

01.05.18:  Bettendorf lost to Davenport Assumption  56 – 52.  Carton with 27 pts.

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what's not to like, slick ball handler, good passer, athletic, nice shot from long and mid range and very good body control. Sign me up.

And he a lefty


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2 hours ago, yogisballin said:

And he a lefty


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Yup, and I'm a lefty, so I for sure think that's a plus.

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Bettendorf West Bulldogs (8-8) lost 40 - 38 to North Scott.  "Carton finished with 21 points for the Bulldogs but had only nine points in the second half and did not have an explosion of 8-10 points in a row which he is more than capable of doing."

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,744]

It's behind the pay wall but this tweet from Rabjohns:  National top-40 2019 prospect DJ Carton & his family loved their Indiana visit. He discusses what stood out, why they plan to visit IU again.

 

If the family plans to visit again, the first visit clearly was a positive.

 

 

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

It's behind the pay wall but this tweet from Rabjohns:  National top-40 2019 prospect DJ Carton & his family loved their Indiana visit. He discusses what stood out, why they plan to visit IU again.

 

If the family plans to visit again, the first visit clearly was a positive.

 

 

It was a glowing interview. Loved the atmosphere and continued to gush about it, saying it was the best he’s ever experienced. 

There was another quote where he basically said that he understands the team is having a rough year but will be good again next year. Recruits aren’t as put off by our mediocre season as we are, so that’s a plus.

[Brass Cannon 24,801]

Hmm doesnt seem like a kid thats going to ride the bench for a few years. Archie has got to be planning to use 2 PGs

[HoosierAloha 30,068]

Hmm doesnt seem like a kid thats going to ride the bench for a few years. Archie has got to be planning to use 2 PGs

I think Archie is planning to put together his fair share of talented players that mesh to win games. I wouldn't be surprised to see two points playing together. I also wouldn't be surprised to see a bigger 2 guard. We need versatility in our lineups.


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[ElectricBoogaloo 4,307]

I don't think playing two 6'1 guys fits what Archie wants to do on defense but I agree that we need multiple capable ballhandlers on the court together.

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Carton in the Rabjohns piece called the IU visit "special" ... 

It was a 2 day unofficial. They ate with the staff, walked around campus, talked basketball, and got to watch shoot-around to see how we prepared for games. He says, "We're definitely going up there again this spring or summer."

[Hoosier Guy 7,529]

IU does need guards in this class. DJ wouldn’t be a bad one to get