(2023) - C Xavier Booker to Michigan State

[Stuhoo]

3 minutes ago, Uspshoosier said:

Moved to number 4 in the new 247 rankings 

 

Whoa

 

[Bowhunter]

Realistically what are our chances with Booker?

[JerryYeagley23]

3 hours ago, Bowhunter said:

Realistically what are our chances with Booker?

Realistically, 5%  

[ziggyiu]

1 hour ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Realistically, 5%  

Ok. The next question is what are the leading schools' changes compared to IU's? 

It's my understanding that at least at this point IU isn't among the leaders. 

[Brass Cannon]

1 hour ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Realistically, 5%  

Makes sense gonna be awful crowded at the position when TJD comes back for a 5th year to become the all time big ten leader in points and rebounds

[Banksyrules]

14 hours ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Realistically, 5%  

U mean there’s a chance………

[WayneFleekHoosier]

I want a Big and a shooter. Booker potentially covers some degrees of both.  I don’t think we get Booker based on his explosion and other factors. I really like Page.  We probably take 3 more in 2023 so plenty of space.  

[Bowhunter]

15 hours ago, JerryYeagley23 said:

Realistically, 5%  

Damn we that’s worse than I thought. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Just now, Bowhunter said:

Damn we that’s worse than I thought. 

Yeah, unfortunately he fits a big need. Could play the 4 and stretch the floor and has the size to create mismatches all over. My only questions were his motor. Maybe that’s legitimate but his AAU performances indicate he has all the skills. 

[Brass Cannon]

Heard on a podcast that fife blew this recruitment.  I don’t recall hearing that story. Although extremely sleep deprived to be fair. Did I miss those posts 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Booker is in Houston competing for a spot on the USA Basketball Men's U18 National Team.  Raby reports Brian Walsh is on-site watching him this weekend.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

He got a Duke offer today.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Booker one of the 17 finalists competing for one of the 12 roster spots on the USA Men's National U18 Team.

[Demo]

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

He got a Duke offer today.

Say goodnight, Gracie. 

[lillurk]

On 5/15/2022 at 10:08 AM, lillurk said:

If he continues in this fashion, let’s remember going forward that when we’re talking about teenagers, “not sure he plays hard enough to maximize his talent” is 1) something that can change in a hurry and 2) not a character flaw. Playing hard is a learned trait.

Tapping the sign

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Booker did not make the final U18 USA FIBA Americas roster.

[mike vannice]

wow, that is surprising. Queen made it and Booker did not. well, well well??

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.si.com/college/duke/recruiting/duke-basketball-frontrunner-big-man

[Demo]

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

https://www.si.com/college/duke/recruiting/duke-basketball-frontrunner-big-man

A shocking  development, really. 

[hoosierdaddy_72]

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

https://www.si.com/college/duke/recruiting/duke-basketball-frontrunner-big-man

"Feels like"  -- kind of a throw away article, really.  He may end up going to Duke, but I "feel like" Michael Jordan today.  I don't think people realize that these articles aren't really SI but just local bloggers.