2025 General Recruiting Thread (BBall)

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

E. J. Walker of Lloyd Memorial HS in Erlanger, KY commits to South Carolina.  I thought at one time PUke was recruiting him pretty heavily.  We kicked the tires long time ago but never pursued.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

Summary of the 18 who made the USA U18 squad.  Lot of familiar names.

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/usa-basketball-u18-breaking-down-the-2025-prospects-who-made-the-cut-232177445/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

Catch all summary of IU targets including names possibly on the radar through the '27 class.

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

[BA47591 277]

16 hours ago, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Catch all summary of IU targets including names possibly on the radar through the '27 class.

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

I'd like to see a 25' group of Moreno, Caleb Wilson, Trey McKenney, Mullins and Mikel Brown play together. I think you cover all the bases with that.

The 26' group I like Anthony Thompson and Manny Green. Luke Ertel is my favorite in-state kid, probably because I've watched him the most. 

27' will be be the best in-state class in a decade but Mitchell and Kenny Lampley are the 2 must haves right now. Imo.

I'll mention one name to look out for in 27'. I doubt we'll get involved but Darius Wabbington is terrific. 6'10 235 and plays like he's 20. Phoenix Sunnyslope High School. 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

Finkelstein with brief summaries on the players that made the cut at the U18 tryouts and it includes a number of IU offers.

https://247sports.com/college/basketball/recruiting/article/usa-basketball-u18-breaking-down-the-2025-prospects-who-made-the-cut-232177445/

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-2025-recruiting-targets-usa-basketball-u18-2024-fiba-americup-232253313/

[Demo 19,382]

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

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-2025-recruiting-targets-usa-basketball-u18-2024-fiba-americup-232253313/

Interesting roster construction. 3 posts, 4 long wing types, 4 creators and 1 traditional 2. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

Today's Indiana Junior All-Stars vs Kentucky Junior All-Stars

[JustWinWoody 3,364]

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

Today's Indiana Junior All-Stars vs Kentucky Junior All-Stars

Replay free here … I was impressed with #24  Gizzy.  I hadn’t heard his name before.  Nice stroke   Maybe a little undersized?

 

[IUFAN1976 2,746]

35 minutes ago, JustWinWoody said:

Replay free here … I was impressed with #24  Gizzy.  I hadn’t heard his name before.  Nice stroke   Maybe a little undersized?

 

Looks like MW should be recruiting him as well

[Stuhoo 79,257]

1 hour ago, JustWinWoody said:

Replay free here … I was impressed with #24  Gizzy.  I hadn’t heard his name before.  Nice stroke   Maybe a little undersized?

 

6’3” pure shooter. Was out of shape until last season. Got in shape and averaged 29 ppg as a junior. Lots of college players in his family. He’s gonna play college ball somewhere.

You never know--local late bloomers are the best possible thing for IU.

[JustWinWoody 3,364]

3 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

6’3” pure shooter. Was out of shape until last season. Got in shape and averaged 29 ppg as a junior. Lots of college players in his family. He’s gonna play college ball somewhere.

You never know--local late bloomers are the best possible thing for IU.

What high school does he attend? 

[Stuhoo 79,257]

1 hour ago, JustWinWoody said:

What high school does he attend?  It looks like ISC pulled the video.

New Pal

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

Because it's Indiana!

 

[Demo 19,382]

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

Because it's Indiana!

 

The really stunning one is Georgia which doesn’t have any basketball factories like Lalumiere, just an insane number of kids who can play. 

[Demo 19,382]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/hoosier-hysterics-podcast-eric-bossi-232575480/
 

Interesting Hysterics podcast with Eric Bossi from 24/7. For my money the best media guy doing HS evals. Talks about the rating process at 24/7. Talks about IU’s new additions, who he’s very high on. Then dives into Haralson, Mullins and Sisley from a national perspective. It’s a long one but really enjoyed it.

[Hoosierfanyuh 2,125]

Obviously it’s just a tweet, but the guys account makes him seem some what connected. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,478]

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-iu-coach-mike-woodson-and-all-three-assistants-out-recruiting-today-232753691/

[Demo 19,382]

https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals150/2025?position=ALL POSITIONS
 

Latest Rivals 150 update for ‘25. Huge jumps for Mullins and Moreno. Small jump for Ament into the top 10 and Sisley back into the top 70.  Huge dip for Tyler Jackson.

[Stuhoo 79,257]

12 minutes ago, Demo said:

https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals150/2025?position=ALL POSITIONS
 

Latest Rivals 150 update for ‘25. Huge jumps for Mullins and Moreno. Small jump for Ament into the top 10 and Sisley back into the top 70.  Huge dip for Tyler Jackson.

Mullins at #31.

Koehler from Indy debuts at a strong#113.