2025 General Recruiting Thread (BBall)

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https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/Article/ncaa-basketball-recruiting-Jacob-Wilkins-Parkview-Dominique-Wilkins-Georgia-Alabama-sec-stock-riser-indiana-203954776/

Jacob Wilkins blurb. IU with a mention.

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Jake Weingarten - Michigan State and Texas amongst the schools to reach out to Top-50 sophomore EJ Walker recently, a source told @Stockrisers.  Indiana, Purdue, West Virginia, and others remain heavily involved as well.

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Jasper Johnson - Woodford Co.,KY

I’m extremely honored and blessed to be invited to the USA Basketball Junior National team mini camp in Houston, Texas during the 2023 NCAA Final Four. Thank you for the invite.

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I just watched the Inside the Hall 'Film Session'. Always worthwhile.

Of note: of all of the recruits behind the IU bench, there was one who was actively cheering for IU, even more so than Gabe Cupps. 

Kellen Pickett: 6'8" high-ceiling sophomore out of Fort Wayne Blackhawk. Coached by Matt Roth. Here's to hoping that Kellen Pickett develops into a superstar, because to me he clearly is an IU fan.

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2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

I just watched the Inside the Hall 'Film Session'. Always worthwhile.

Of note: of all of the recruits behind the IU bench, there was one who was actively cheering for IU, even more so than Gabe Cupps. 

Kellen Picket: 6'8" high-ceiling sophomore out of Fort Wayne Blackhawk. Coached by Matt Roth. Here's to hoping that Kellen Pickett develops into a superstar, because to me he clearly is an IU fan.

Definitely didn't know Roth was coaching Indiana HS. That'd a great connection to have

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2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

I just watched the Inside the Hall 'Film Session'. Always worthwhile.

Of note: of all of the recruits behind the IU bench, there was one who was actively cheering for IU, even more so than Gabe Cupps. 

Kellen Picket: 6'8" high-ceiling sophomore out of Fort Wayne Blackhawk. Coached by Matt Roth. Here's to hoping that Kellen Pickett develops into a superstar, because to me he clearly is an IU fan.

Will get to see him live over the next couple of years.  our game coming up with them next week I believe.  They also have Caleb Furst's brother on that team and a Sefton kid who is really good.  Heck of a team.  

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In the world of high school basketball, few players stand out from the crowd quite like Ty Price, the sophomore guard for the Butler County High School Bears. Hailing from Morgantown, Kentucky, Price has made a name for himself as one of the top players in the state. Last night’s game against Fort Campbell only solidified his reputation.

In an 87-65 win, Price led the way for the Bears with a stunning performance. Scoring 39 points, dishing out 10 assists, recording 3 steals, and grabbing 5 rebounds, he was truly a force to be reckoned with on the court.

It’s no surprise that Price’s scoring prowess is unmatched, with a staggering average of 31.0 points per game, the third-highest in the state. Throughout the season, he has been a consistent and formidable scorer, racking up an impressive 838 points to his name. His sharp eye, quick release, and range make him a feared opponent on the court, as he sinks shots from well beyond the arc with ease.

But Ty’s impact on the game doesn’t stop with his scoring ability alone. He is also a reliable rebounder, grabbing an average of 4.1 rebounds per game and a total of 110 rebounds over the course of the season. His quick reflexes and anticipation skills make him an important asset on defense, securing possession for the Bears and creating more opportunities for scoring.

The stats tell the story of Price’s impressive skills on the court. He is second in the state in terms of the number of 3-point field goals made per game, with a phenomenal average of 4.1 made out of 10.7 attempted. He is also ranked 8th in free throw shooting, with an impressive success rate of 86.0% out of 172 attempted free throws.

Despite his scoring prowess, Price is a team player at heart. He understands the importance of team play and is always looking to create opportunities for his teammates. His dedication and focus are apparent in his ability to make the most of his opportunities and drive the team’s offensive strategy.

Morgantown is definitely not a place showcased on a map but it certainly has something to be proud of right now on the basketball court. Ty Price is a prime example of the exceptional talent that can come from small towns, and his future in basketball is undoubtedly bright. As he continues to develop his skills and gain experience on the court, there’s no doubt that he will continue to be a scoring sensation, facilitator and a reliable rebounder, further cementing his status as one of the top players in the state. His recruitment is growing with interest already from Louisville, Indiana, St. Louis, Memphis, Auburn, Mississippi State.

 

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2025 Landon Vanderwarker was on an unofficial today too. Don’t know anything about him, but just wanted to report I saw it.

 

 

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Jasper Johnson as well..

 

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‘25 Azavier Robinson 37p in a 92-46 win over FW South.   Lawrence North will face North Central in a first round sectional 10 game.

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Watched this game this morning and have watched a couple of Johnson’s games this year, and Graf’s not exaggerating. That kid might be the deepest shooter I’ve ever seen in high school. If you aren’t in his space at 35’, he’s looking to get one up and if he’s got space at 30’, he’s flat gonna put it up. And, it’s not a bad shot. He can make them. At the TO, the opposing team’s HC was getting into his kid for NOT CLOSNG OUT HARD ENOUGH ON A 30 FOOTER. It is something to behold.

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On 2/18/2023 at 10:09 PM, Gnet550 said:

2025 Landon Vanderwarker was on an unofficial today too. Don’t know anything about him, but just wanted to report I saw it.

 

 

6'7" SF attends Northside Christian HS in Westerville, OH.  Plays AAU for Midwest Basketball Club on the Adidas circuit - Gabe Cupps' team.   Unrated on 247 and Rivals.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/18722099/Landon-Vanderwarker/about

https://www.270hoops.com/roster_players/50602283

https://phenomhoopreport.com/2025-landon-vanderwarker-talks-latest-visits/

https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2023/01/12/basketball-evan-turner-works-out-with-northside-christians-landon-vanderwarker/69800640007/

 

 

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

6'7" SF attends Northside Christian HS in Westerville, OH.  Plays AAU for Midwest Basketball Club on the Adidas circuit - Gabe Cupps' team.   Unrated on 247 and Rivals.

https://www.hudl.com/profile/18722099/Landon-Vanderwarker/about

https://www.270hoops.com/roster_players/50602283

https://phenomhoopreport.com/2025-landon-vanderwarker-talks-latest-visits/

https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/basketball/2023/01/12/basketball-evan-turner-works-out-with-northside-christians-landon-vanderwarker/69800640007/

 

 

Watching a 2nd game of Vanderwaker’s right now. Of all the kids in this thread who don’t have offers at this point, I think he might the least likely to actually get one. Nice player. Nothing wrong with him. Has a lot of similarities physically and in his game to Trent Sisley. He’s just a step below that across the board. He just doesn’t really align with the offers they’ve made in that class. Nothing wrong with following him, though. If he sprouts to 6’10” or something like that, the calculation could change.

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In its sectional opener, Lawrence North defeated North Central 91-75.  '25 Azavier Robinson 24pts, 19rebs, 4asts  in the win.

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In its sectional opener, Lawrence North defeated North Central 91-75.  '25 Azavier Robinson 24pts, 19rebs, 4asts  in the win.

Kid can ball


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On 2/6/2023 at 8:50 AM, Stuhoo said:

Kellen Pickett: 6'8" high-ceiling sophomore out of Fort Wayne Blackhawk. Coached by Matt Roth. Here's to hoping that Kellen Pickett develops into a superstar, because to me he clearly is an IU fan.

Sectional semifinal Blackhawk Christian 75, Manchester 42.  Kellen Pickett 15pts, 9rbs, 2ast, 4blk

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https://www.on3.com/db/rankings/industry-player/basketball/2025/

On3's updated "25 top 100

IU offers/interest:

3. Meleek Thomas

5. Jalen Haralson

6. Koa Peta

8. Darryn Peterson

9. Bryson Tiller

13. Caleb Wilson

20. Trey McKenney

21. Jasper Johnson

22. Bryce Heard

24. Mikel Brown Jr

25. Jacob Wilkins

31. Malachi Moreno

52. Trent Sisley

80. Azavier Robinson

100. Akai Fleming

111. Dorian Jones

 

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2025 USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team Minicamp participants

- 5 Mikel Brown Jr 

- 4 Jerry Easter Jr 

- 4 Jeremiah Fears

- 5 Jalen Haralson

- 5 Isiah Harwell

- 4 Jasper Johnson

- 4 Nyk Lewis

- 4 Calvin Murphy

- 4 Chris Nwuli

- 5 Koa Peat

- 5 Darryn Peterson

- 4 Jayden Quaintance

- TJ Stuttley

- 5 Meleek Thomas

-5 Bryson Tiller

- 4 Jaden Toombs

- Nigel Walls

- 4 Sebastian Williams-Adams

- 5 Caleb Wilson