2022 General Recruiting Thread (Bball)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

An updated list of IU prospects from The Daily Hoosier.  I've posted it in the '22 recruiting thread, but the list also includes '23 prospects as well as a couple of '24s.  Don't be misled by the wording in the URL.

 https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/first-look-indianas-class-of-2020-and-2021-prospects/

Also take the opportunity to point out that AAU events are happening across the country and many of our offerees are participating.  Unfortunately, in these smaller events, scores are the only thing that usually get posted except for an occasional tweet about a players performance.  Once the shoe company events commence, we should start seeing individual player stats.  Currently UAA is the only one that's published a calendar and its first event won't be held until the last weekend in May but it's in Westfield and perhaps by that time, spectators will be allowed. 

[Jam 278]

Does anyone have a sense how the IU recruiting priorities may have changed with the coaching staff changes. Are some of the players that were previously offered still be contacted? We recently saw some new offers. Are they higher priority than some of the older ones? Any insight or impressions appreciated 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

No idea to what extend CMW will have in Will Lovings-Watts but he teamed up with Reggie Bass (Illinois commit) on Team Teague this past weekend and apparently played quite well.  Coincidentally, The Daily Hoosier posted a brief story on him earlier today that includes a 4:00 vid clip.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/watch-class-of-2022-in-state-guard-will-lovings-watts-junior-season-highlights/?fbclid=IwAR24UqXuWF-aimzAKki_G8thffanIhOzgEysXn7Ongg0Uu3XDfO2eW-l_E0

	# Gms	PPG	FG%	3FG%	FT%	RBG	Asst	TO	Stls	Blk
20-21 HS	22	16.3	58%	48%		6.3
19-20 HS	16	13.0	49%	29%	71%	7.3	1.4	1.2	1.1	0.4
18-19 HS	25	8.4	61%	13%	66%	5.2	1.0	1.3	0.7	1.0

 

 

[mike vannice 244]

How about a 2022 class of C.J. Gunn, Jalen Washington, Noah Clowney, and Kaleb Banks. As much as I like Braden Smith's game I'm afraid he might be the odd man out.

[Stuhoo 75,740]

33 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

How about a 2022 class of C.J. Gunn, Jalen Washington, Noah Clowney, and Kaleb Banks. As much as I like Braden Smith's game I'm afraid he might be the odd man out.

I think we’re gonna need a point out of that class however.

Rob, X, and Parker will all have had at least four years of college ball. Yes they’ll have eligibility left, but it’s questionable that they’ll use it.

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,818]

How about a 2022 class of C.J. Gunn, Jalen Washington, Noah Clowney, and Kaleb Banks. As much as I like Braden Smith's game I'm afraid he might be the odd man out.

Sounds great.

I don’t think any team gets a Washington and Clowney in same class.

Seems like a loaded class. Lot of guys I really like. Going to be hard to figure how many guys to go after.

Banks and one of the bigs would make me happy.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 46,818]

2022 #27 6’8” Julian Phillips offered by Indiana. South Carolina player. This staff isn’t intimidated yet.


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[ap2345 7,099]

11 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

I think we’re gonna need a point out of that class however.

Rob, X, and Parker will all have had at least four years of college ball. Yes they’ll have eligibility left, but it’s questionable that they’ll use it.

Think the class will consist of a 1, Gunn, a couple of big 3/4's, and a 5 at the minimum. TJD, and Race will be gone and there could be others as well like Rob, Johnson, or Stewart like you said. Not to mention if someone has a great year they could go pro and people could always transfer. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

Latest rankings from ESPN on kids with IU offers extended by both Archie and Woody.

2022	ESPN Top 60 @ 04.21.21
Chris Livingston	6
Jalen Washington	27
Jalen Hood-Schifino	28
Zion Cruz	29
A. J. Casey	34
Justice Williams	38
Julian Phillips	39
Alex Karaban	50
Tyrell Ward	53

[lillurk 3,689]

Some interesting scouting notes from a UM oerspective on IU targets Casey and Washington https://mgoblog.com/content/hoops-recruiting-all-about-wings

[woodenshoemanHoosierfan 6,108]

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[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

Pretty low on the IU radar but FWIW from Relentless  Hoops:  I liked the motor that 2022 G Will Lovings-Watts played with in a blowout win today for Indiana Elite. Really long arms that help him on both offense & defense, smooth getting to the basket. He had 14 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks.

[Uspshoosier 44,293]

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,818]

9 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

 

Staff loves guards.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

Just a little something to pass the time on a rainy day in northcentral Indiana.  Compiled the most recent rankings I found and then computed an average.  Purely for fun.  FYI, Avery Brown, Justin Taylor and Masai Troutman had no high school season at all this past winter and Alex Karaban had a very limited season due to the pandemic.  Several others as well played far fewer games than they typically would.

2021	Avg.		ESPN Top 100 @ 04.21/21	Rivals Top 150 - Most Recent	247 Top - Most Recent
Tamar Bates	41		23	57	44
Logan Duncomb	77		87	72	73
2022	Avg.	Prep Hoops @ 04.28.21	ESPN Top 60 @ 04.21.21	Rivals Top 150 - Most Recent	247 - Most Recent
Chris Livingston	4	3	6	3	4
Zion Cruz	19	12	29	16	18
A. J. Casey	22	10	34	21	21
Jalen Washington	23	22	27	24	20
Jalen Hood-Schifino	32	29	28	42	27
Julian Phillips	33	33	39	28	30
Justice Williams	36	46	38	31	28
Tyrell Ward	49	43	53	48	53
Favour Aire	70	76		55	79
Shawn Phillips	76	84		61	84
Justin Taylor	84	96		69	87
Tarris Reed	86	80		83	95
Tyler Nickel	87	100		91	69
Alex Karaban	95	121	50	137	73
Rodney Rice	97	125		77	89
Seth Trimble	102	118		109	78
Kaleb  Banks	103	95		120	93
C. J. Gunn	124	119		148	105
Avery Brown	151	182		135	135
Masai Troutman	N/R	N/R		N/R	N/R
Noah Clowney	N/R	N/R		N/R	N/R

[Chris007 42,276]

New offer

 

 

[WayneFleekHoosier 46,818]

10 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

New offer

 

 

Wow.  Like this one.  TBH I’ve liked pretty much all the new offers.  Just a matter of landing a few first tier guys. 

[Chris007 42,276]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Wow.  Like this one.  TBH I’ve liked pretty much all the new offers.  Just a matter of landing a few first tier guys. 

We are definitely bringing in a forward next year. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 81,096]

Trevor Andershock reporting Jaden Schutt a 6'5" SG attending Yorkville Christian HS in Yorkville, IL is on the IU radar.  Details are behind a paywall but here's some additional background on Schutt.  Plays AAU for Illinois Wolves on the UAA circuit.

247

Rivals

MaxPreps

HUDL

	# Gms	PPG	FG%	3FG%	FT%	RBG	Asst	TO	Stls	Blk
20-21 HS	11	26.2	56%	39%	84%	7.9	3.9	1.5	3.6	0.8
19-20 HS	34	22.2	51%	43%	85%	9.1	2.9	1.3	2.1	1.4
18-19 HS	23	15.5	46%	36%	80%	5.8	2.5	1.0	2.2	1.0

 

March '21 Game Story

Commentary from last weekend' AAU event:  

The leading scorer in the Stars matchup with 20 points, Schutt can put up points in bunches and looked like he was out to make a statement in this particular game. He was locked in & aggressive from the start, displaying his high-level shot-making ability throughout. Already having good size at 6’5”, Schutt pairs that with good, quick elevation on his jumper that allows him to get off and hit shots even with little space. He plays with a bit of an edge to him and came through with some big jumpers that helped to energize the team. His 3-point shooting will be most coveted, but Schutt is also a good 1-foot leaper in space, is effective attacking closeouts and getting to mid-range spots, and doesn’t shy away from contact at the basket. It is easy to see why he is heavily recruited; things took off for him last summer and after they went quiet for a while, Penn State, Providence, & Minnesota have all extended offers this spring. Given the guys I’ve seen in the Southeast and other regions, Schutt looked like a prospect who clearly deserves to be within the Top 100 nationally.

 

Trent Markwith - 2022 SG Jaden Schutt reeled off some impressive scoring spurts today and ended with a 20-point outing to beat the Georgia Stars. Elite shooter with quick-twitch athleticism & can stop on a dime to rise up over defenders. Really pretty shot. Competitive.

 

[Stuhoo 75,740]

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

Trevor Andershock reporting Jaden Schutt a 6'5" SG attending Yorkville Christian HS in Yorkville, IL is on the IU radar.  Details are behind a paywall but here's some additional background on Schutt.  Plays AAU for Illinois Wolves on the UAA circuit.

247

Rivals

MaxPreps

HUDL

	# Gms	PPG	FG%	3FG%	FT%	RBG	Asst	TO	Stls	Blk
20-21 HS	11	26.2	56%	39%	84%	7.9	3.9	1.5	3.6	0.8
19-20 HS	34	22.2	51%	43%	85%	9.1	2.9	1.3	2.1	1.4
18-19 HS	23	15.5	46%	36%	80%	5.8	2.5	1.0	2.2	1.0

 

March '21 Game Story

Commentary from last weekend' AAU event:  

The leading scorer in the Stars matchup with 20 points, Schutt can put up points in bunches and looked like he was out to make a statement in this particular game. He was locked in & aggressive from the start, displaying his high-level shot-making ability throughout. Already having good size at 6’5”, Schutt pairs that with good, quick elevation on his jumper that allows him to get off and hit shots even with little space. He plays with a bit of an edge to him and came through with some big jumpers that helped to energize the team. His 3-point shooting will be most coveted, but Schutt is also a good 1-foot leaper in space, is effective attacking closeouts and getting to mid-range spots, and doesn’t shy away from contact at the basket. It is easy to see why he is heavily recruited; things took off for him last summer and after they went quiet for a while, Penn State, Providence, & Minnesota have all extended offers this spring. Given the guys I’ve seen in the Southeast and other regions, Schutt looked like a prospect who clearly deserves to be within the Top 100 nationally.

 

Trent Markwith - 2022 SG Jaden Schutt reeled off some impressive scoring spurts today and ended with a 20-point outing to beat the Georgia Stars. Elite shooter with quick-twitch athleticism & can stop on a dime to rise up over defenders. Really pretty shot. Competitive.

 

Strong offer list