(2022) - PF Kaleb Banks to INDIANA

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

Recruit profile:  https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/class-of-2022-iu-basketball-recruit-profile-pages-kaleb-banks/?fbclid=IwAR3Y4YuD9tDK8jyMfzHKZ-wCsIrj1b9d4jTp-T3MpAVdrz4mkPK6dv95pcs

[Stuhoo 75,554]

 

Currently on campus.

Will we be getting a commitment this week? There is absolutely a chance of it happening here and now.

 

[ziggyiu 543]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Currently on campus.

Will we be getting a commitment this week? There is absolutely a chance of it happening here and now.

 

You think staff will accept it right away -- without having any other 2022 prospect on campus yet? (Especially when almost all of those recruits are consistently rated higher.)

I have no insight. Just an honest question. 

[Stuhoo 75,554]

6 minutes ago, ziggyiu said:

You think staff will accept it right away -- without having any other 2022 prospect on campus yet? (Especially when almost all of those recruits are consistently rated higher.)

I have no insight. Just an honest question. 

Great question. I think that Banks has a high enough ceiling that would merit immediate acceptance. He's top 100 and still rising regularly.

His 247 composite ranking progression in the last year:

92
5/26/2021

93
5/12/2021

91
4/15/2021

95
1/20/2021

102
12/29/2020

104
11/15/2020

89
9/25/2020

168
9/12/2020

165
7/28/2020

[Chris007 42,061]

4 minutes ago, ziggyiu said:

You think staff will accept it right away -- without having any other 2022 prospect on campus yet? (Especially when almost all of those recruits are consistently rated higher.)

I have no insight. Just an honest question. 

I do not think they would accept it right away. I think they want to get other PF's on-campus before accepting Banks commitment. Just my opinion  

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Great question. I think that Banks has a high enough ceiling that would merit immediate acceptance. He's top 100 and still rising regularly.

 

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I do not think they would accept it right away. I think they want to get other PF's on-campus before accepting Banks commitment. Just my opinion  

He said; she said!!   lol

[Chris007 42,061]

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

 

He said; she said!!   lol

I would go with Stuhoo, he's older and wiser. I think on both

[Stuhoo 75,554]

Just now, Chris007 said:

I would go with Stuhoo, he's older and wiser. I think on both

I'm older, that's for sure. I trust that Chris has a sense of who our top priorities are though.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

1 minute ago, Chris007 said:

I would go with Stuhoo, he's older and wiser. I think on both

I'll give you older but not so sure about wiser!

[Stuhoo 75,554]

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

I'll give you older but not so sure about wiser!

If older=wiser we all know who the wisest one is around here   :)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

Dan McDonald of Rivals - 

June 1 marked a big milestone for prospects in the 2022 class as they are finally able to get out and see the schools recruiting them and meet the coaching staff in person after being limited to phone calls, FaceTime and Zoom calls for the past 15 months. Throughout the summer, I’ll be highlighting important visits happening each week.

This week, I’m intrigued by Indiana working to get Rivals150 forward 

Kaleb Banks  up for his first official visit. The Georgia native received an offer from the new Hoosiers staff shortly after Mike Woodson hired fellow Georgia native Yasir Rosemond as an assistant coach. Banks holds several offers from ACC and SEC programs as well, but keep an eye on Indiana to pick up some momentum during this visit. Alabama and Georgia Tech, which hosted Banks on Wednesday for an unofficial visit, will also have a shot here. I’m not expecting a commitment any time soon, but it’s a great opportunity for the Hoosiers to gain some serious momentum in his recruitment.

[Hoosierfanyuh 1,838]

Id take a commit. Gunn banks hood-schfino(sp?) and another forward that weve offered is my wish list. (I know ive expressed this before)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

Commentary on Bank's Thursday/Friday OV.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/kaleb-banks-after-iu-visit-they-fit-me-and-i-can-fit-them/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

Another recap of Bank's OV includes quotes from Kaleb and from his mother.

https://www.insidethehall.com/2021/06/14/class-of-2022-forward-kaleb-banks-recaps-indiana-official-visit-says-facilities-are-a-players-dream/?fbclid=IwAR3ZykNg3bhz8_eGgp3BVe20vPHZ1EZOlih9svwxBdURmD6GX4CGvIwg6-8

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

Not sure where the game is being played, but some member of the staff is watching Banks.

[jk34 1,105]

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

Not sure where the game is being played, but some member of the staff is watching Banks.

Can't wait to close the deal on him and Clowney 

[Hoosierfanyuh 1,838]

Cincy offered today

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

Alec Lasley - 2022 forward Kaleb Banks with a big performance earlier today in front of IU head coach Mike Woodson and assistant Yasir Rosemond, finishing with 26 points.

[IU Scott 2,375]

I think we get Banks

[Class of '66 Old Fart 80,934]

A member of our staff is in Birmingham, AL watching Banks in his first game of this weekend's Adidas event.

Samad Hines on this game -- Have to admire the upside in 2022 F Kaleb Banks (@Kalebb_3).  Solid game with 19 points (8-16 FG 1-3 from 3) and 7 boards in a win. The potential is there. 6-foot-7 with length, effective rebounder, mid-range skills, and good paint scorer. One of the top prospects in Georgia.

Jeff Borzello -- Thought Kaleb Banks was really good for the Atlanta Celtics. Tremendous athlete, hit a couple long jumpers and 3s, outstanding in transition. He visited Indiana, Alabama and Georgia Tech in June, also mentioned Miami and Georgia as schools heavily pursuing.