2024 General Recruiting Thread (BBall)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Gabe Grant listed as a 6-foot-10 center in the 2024 class on the 247Sports Web site.  He is a freshman at the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Md.

The link is to a 2-month old Syracuse basketball website but indicates we'd been looking at him.

https://insidetheloudhouse.com/2021/05/25/syracuse-basketball-blue-bloods-inquiring-big-man-gabe-grant/

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Dennis Scott III and William Jobe, both with IU offers are participating in the CP3 Rising Stars Camp currently underway in Greensboro, NC.

[94Bulldog 573]

On 7/16/2021 at 4:07 PM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Jobe's been getting a lot of very favorable comments for his AAU play.

Am I the only one who sees his last name and automatically said NOOOO!?!

Haven’t seen that there’s any connection or relation but don’t want to relive the Tijan hype nightmares.

That said I’m sure he’s talented and if the staff is on him, he’s not a Crean type project.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

28 minutes ago, 94Bulldog said:

Am I the only one who sees his last name and automatically said NOOOO!?!

Haven’t seen that there’s any connection or relation but don’t want to relive the Tijan hype nightmares.

That said I’m sure he’s talented and if the staff is on him, he’s not a Crean type project.  

Rest easy young grasshopper.  

[Stuhoo 75,564]

2 hours ago, 94Bulldog said:

Am I the only one who sees his last name and automatically said NOOOO!?!

Haven’t seen that there’s any connection or relation but don’t want to relive the Tijan hype nightmares.

That said I’m sure he’s talented and if the staff is on him, he’s not a Crean type project.  

There was never any “Tijan hype” of him as a player IMO.

Tijan is a great guy and has always been a fantastic ambassador for the university.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Mike Schumann @ The Daily Hoosier

2024 guard Jacob Theodosiou will be at Hoosier Hysteria on Oct. 2 as part of an unofficial visit, I'm told.

 

He is a 6'3" PG from Canada but attends Western Reserve Academy in Ohio.  He played AAU for Wildcat Select on the Adidas circuit.  He's currently playing for Canada in the FIBA U16 Americas tournament and tonight Canada faces the USA in a semifinal matchup.  If you watch the game on the FIBA site, he wears #5.

https://www.youtube.com/user/fibaworld

 

1st game Canada beaten by Argentina 81-70.  In 11 min. he scored 3 pts. on 1-2 FG; 1-1 on 3s; 1 reb; 1 TO; 1 stl.

2nd game Canada defeated Mexico 85-49.  In 20 min. scored 14 pts. on 6-11 FG; 2-5 on 3s; 4 reb; 4 asst; 2 TO; 2 stl.

3rd game Canada defeated Brazil 92-53.  In 19 min. scored 9 pts. on 4-13 FG; 1-6 on 3s; 0-1 FT; 2 reb; 2 asst; 3 stl.

4th game Canada defeated Puerto Rico 93-65.  In 16 min. scored 12 pts. on 4-8 FG; 4-5 on 3s; 1 reb; 2 asst; 3 TO.

 

https://www.prospectiveinsight.com/post/jacob-theodosiou

https://www.therecord.com/sports/basketball/2021/08/18/waterloos-jacob-theodosiou-named-to-national-basketball-team.html

 

 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

In last night's semifinal game against the USA, Canada was defeated 99-81.  Jacob Theodosiou played 14 min. and scord 11 pts. on 2-5 FG; 2-4 on 3s; 5-5 FT.  He added 3 reb; 2 TO; 1 stl; 1 blk.

Tonight at 6:30 p.m. ET Canada plays the Dominican Republic in the 3rd place game.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Canada wins the 3rd place game of the FIBA tournament defeating the Dominican Republic 92-76 .  Jacob Theodosiou played 18 min. and scored 15 pts. on 5-8 FG; 3-4 on 3s; 2-2 FT.  He had 1 reb; 2 asst; 1 TO; 3 stl.

For the 6 games in the tournament he averaged 10.7 ppg shooting 22-47 FG (47%); 13-25 on 3s (52%); 7-8 FT (88%).  He averaged 2 reb; 2 asst; 2 TO; 2 stl and 17 min./game.

 

[Uspshoosier 44,207]

new 2024 offer.   New name for Old Fart to research 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Name we might hear more of down the road.  

Royce Parham @RoyceParham

Just had pleasure of speaking with Brian Walsh from Indiana. I’m looking forward to learning more about the program in the upcoming months.

Parham attends North Hills HS in Pittsburgh.  

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette May '21

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb. '21

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Alex Karamanos @TheCircuitAlex

2024 5-star Derik Queen (@derikqueen1) has picked up an offer from Indiana.

 

He should have his own thread up and running shortly.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

In Alex Bozich's list of expected attendees at Hoosier Hysteria he mentioned Caleb Middleton '24 from New Hampton Prep in New Hampton, NH.  Haven't heard his name often mentioned in connection with IU interest so here's some refresher into on him.

Hudl

 

June '21  --  6'11 forward New Hampton School (NH) - Ranked as one of the most sought after prospects  in the country by Playrz First Group. Middleton is entering his second year at New Hampton as a rising sophomore. He possesses guard like skills because he recently grew several inches over the last two years. He can really use his length on the defensive side of the ball, blocking several shots and being able to alter many more. His offensive game is progressing as well, recently adding a much more consistent 3 point shot and has the ability to put the ball on the deck. Holds multiple D1 offers as a freshman, including DePaul. Plays AAU with BABC.

https://newenglandrecruitingreport.com/recruits/caleb-middleton-2024

 

Oct. '20 --  https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/2024-prospect-introduction-caleb-middleton

 

August '20 --  Caleb Middleton, who will be joining New Hampton’s class of 2024 next year, was the first player to catch our eye. He has a terrific early combination of size, skill, and fluidity. He runs and moves well for someone his age who is already every bit of 6-foot-9. The versatility in his skill set is very intriguing as well. He can step out and make threes, put the ball on the floor, and score inside with baby hooks and good footwork. In short, he’s bound to be one of the top early prospects in next year’s freshman class. 

2021 Peach Jam --

Caleb Middleton '24 ( C ) - BABC										15U
Date	W/L	Pts.	FGM	FGA	FTM	FTA	3PM	3PA	Reb	Assts.	TO's	Stls.	Blks.	Min.
7/13	L	15	5	12	2	3	3	6	9	0	5	2	3	28
7/14	L	8	4	10	0	0	0	3	5	0	2	0	0	27
7/15	W	7	3	6	0	0	1	2	2	1	1	0	1	19
7/16	L	15	6	10	0	0	3	4	3	0	0	1	1	28
7/17	L	6	2	8	2	2	0	1	11	1	1	0	2	28
7/18	L	6	3	7	0	2	0	1	3	0	1	0	0	21
7/19	L	10	4	13	2	4	0	3	7	2	1	0	0	26
# Gms / Avg	7	9.6	41%		55%		35%		6	1	2	0	1	25

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

On 6/18/2021 at 9:48 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

'24 Brauntae (Tae) Johnson first mentioned with IU interest in April.  Attends Fort Wayne North Side HS.  Last season averaged 17.3ppg; 6.5rpg; 5.5apg; 2.2 stls.  Shot 49% from the field; 32% on 3s and 75% FT.

Johnson's future may lie on the football field.  He received an IU football offer today.  He's a WR on his high school football team.

Tae Johnson @taejohnson1012 -- Blessed to receive an offer from Indiana University Thankful for the opportunity and encouragement.

[The RUN DMCer 89]

Did Indiana has offer Georgetown Prep (Md.) 6'7 2024 wing Khani Rooths? Viewed on Twitter last night. Or just another Aaron Powell?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

41 minutes ago, The RUN DMCer said:

Did Indiana has offer Georgetown Prep (Md.) 6'7 2024 wing Khani Rooths? Viewed on Twitter last night. Or just another Aaron Powell?

Looking more like another Aaron Powell.   Seeking confirmation but looking more like another false positive.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

16 hours ago, The RUN DMCer said:

Did Indiana has offer Georgetown Prep (Md.) 6'7 2024 wing Khani Rooths? Viewed on Twitter last night. Or just another Aaron Powell?

Been over 36 hours with no confirmation that an offer was truly extended so yes, another Aaron Powell de ja vu all over again.  I've locked the recruiting thread I started for Rooths and anything new that comes out regarding Rooths should go in this thread until such time as we can verify he has a legitimate offer.  My bad.

[Demo 17,342]

No idea if IU is looking at him, but this is a nice little shoutout. Trigonis has been doing this a long time and he knows what he’s looking at.
 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Frank Burlison's recap of the Pangos Top 30 Cream of the Crop.  Several names that have previously appeared in this thread are highlighted in bold.

 

– Sophomores Dekwon Brown and Payton Kamin led the black jerseys past their white counterparts, 99-94, Sunday afternoon in The Top 30 Cream of the Crop Game to cap the annual two-day Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp at the Park District sports facility.

The 6-foot-3 Brown (Limestone Community on Bartonville, about 170 miles southwest of Chicago) opened the game with three 3-pointers, finishing with 17 points, and the 6-6 Kamin (DePaul Prep in Chicago) sizzled after intermission, when he drilled four clutch 3s en route to his 16-point effort.

This was the third stop on the Pangos Frosh-Soph fall circuit, following the West (Long Beach in Southern California) and South (Duncanville, near Dallas) sessions.

The East and final session will be contested in Mt. Laurel in New Jersey next weekend.

The Chicago St. Rita Class of 2024, 6-9 post duo of James Brown and Morez Johnson Jr. – dominant presences all weekend in and around the lane – did their best to keep the white jerseys close, scoring 19 and 13 points, respectively.

The “Browns” (no relation) were their respective team’s Most Outstanding Players in the Top 30 game, while sophomores Tyler Wooten (6-2/Matteson, IL, Rich Township) and Christian Humphrey-Rembert (6-8/La Porte, IN, La Lumiere) shared the honoring for the winning black jerseys in their 86-62 win in the earlier Top 6- Cream of the Crop affair.

All of the games were live-stream and archived by BallerTV.

No “Most Outstanding Player” for the entire camp was selected (in consolation with myself, my fellow McDonald’s All-American Selection Committee member Van Coleman and event founder/director Dinos Trigonis.

But I could – and did – build strong cases for at least five players getting that honor: the Browns, Johnson, Bryce Heard (a freshman “wing” from Chicago Kenwood Academy) and sophomore combo guard-deluxe K.J. Windham 

My Top 15 “performers’ for the camp are listed in order below, by position

(point guard; shooting guard; small forward; power forward; and center) and were selected because of how well they played when I watched them and NOT strictly upon college “potential”.

TOP 15

FIRST TEAM

Dekwon Brown                                6-3                        Bartonville (IL) Limestone Community     So.

K.J. Windham                                   6-3                        Indianapolis (Ben Davis)                               So.

Bryce Heard                                      6-6                        Chicago Kenwood Academy                        Fr.

Morez Johnson Jr.                          6-9                        Chicago St. Rita                                              So.

James Brown                                    6-9                        Chicago St. Rita                                              So.

 

SECOND TEAM

Damon Davis                                    5-11                      Chicago Whitney Young                               So.

Davion Hannah                                6-4                        Milwaukee Academy of Science                 Fr.

Ian Miletic                                         6-5                        Rolling Meadows (IL)                                    Fr.

Jason Jakstys                                    6-8                        Yorkville (IL)                                                    So.

Jaden Smith                                      6-10                      Chicago Lincoln Park                                     So.

 

THIRD TEAM

Cole Hansen                                     6-4                        Milwaukee Wauwatosa West                     So.

Xavier Johnson                                6-2                        Detroit University Jesuit                               Fr.

Calvin Robins Jr.                              6-4                        Chicago Kenwood Academy                        So.

Christian Humphrey-Rembert      6-8                        La Porte (IN) La Lumiere                               So.

Kieran Granville-Britten                 6-8                        Cincinnati Taft                                                Fr.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

On 10/8/2021 at 6:58 PM, The RUN DMCer said:

Did Indiana has offer Georgetown Prep (Md.) 6'7 2024 wing Khani Rooths? Viewed on Twitter last night. Or just another Aaron Powell?

The Daily Hoosier reports that Rooths AAU team has confirmed he has received an IU offer.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,954]

Rivals will release its first top 40 rankings for the '24 class on Wednesday.