Kokomo Monster (2024) - C Flory Bidunga to Kansas

[CSP]

44 minutes ago, Hardwood83 said:

Is there an expectation that Bidunga will be a "one & done"? Doesn't seem like that happens with big men much anymore (see Ware!) but I am not plugged into the NBA. 

I think he's closer to a 3yr-4yr player than he is one and done. 

[Crimson and Cream]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/hes-worked-his-tail-off-iu-basketball-target-flory-bidunga-unlocking-his-massive-potential/


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[Crimson and Cream]

From yesterday

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[Crimson and Cream]

Perry and Flory dominating together



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[Hoosierfanyuh]

His next official visit is with michigan at the end of may

[go iu bb]

39 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

His next official visit is with michigan at the end of may

Haha. Howard's pitch probably isn't going to be, "Woodson at IU might get his AA center into the NBA but I get my AA center into <other school>."

[Alford Bailey]

11 hours ago, Crimson and Cream said:

Perry and Flory dominating together



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That’s a helluva combination 

[hoosierbgh]

10 hours ago, go iu bb said:

Haha. Howard's pitch probably isn't going to be, "Woodson at IU might get his AA center into the NBA but I get my AA center into <other school>."

It'll probably be: "Come to Michigan and you can be a great decoy on last second plays"!

[WayneFleekHoosier]

His next official visit is with michigan at the end of may

Pushing for the Reclass option.


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[WayneFleekHoosier]

Ray is an Insider.  So, this is certainly encouraging. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

No big revelations.

https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/The-big-winners-on-the-recruiting-trail-from-the-2023-NFL-Draft-209319302/

https://www.on3.com/news/flory-bidunga-talks-recruitment-kentucky-auburn-michigan-michigan-state-cincinnati/

[lillurk]

“I am not reclassifying.” https://247sports.com/Article/Top-5-junior-Flory-Bidunga-updates-his-recruitment-209325340/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

On Indiana adding Pacers assistant coach and former NBA player Calbert Cheaney to the IU staff: “He’s a guy who has been through it. That can have something to it.”

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/flory-bidunga-kokomo-indiana-elite-indiana-basketball-recruiting-211255081/?fbclid=IwAR2Qxvrz12_QHXrw9Kux0pzXX_Zre8ZbuXApb52oDxzOdkSFC3UF5CvZVEg

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Character matters.

Last night, the Indiana Senior All-Stars played the Indiana Junior All-Stars at Cathedral HS.  Flory finished up as co-MVP at the Pangos Camp in Las Vegas late in the day on Tuesday.  Flew back to Indy and suited up for last night's game.  Would have been very easy to be a no-show or show up but make a token effort.  Clearly that's not in Flory's DNA as the juniors beat the seniors 105-100.

Flory played 37:40 scoring 18 points on 8-15 FG; 2-2 FT; 21 reb; 4 asst; 2 stl; 1 blk; 2 to.

 

[JSHoosier]

Wants to make a decision before his senior year.

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/2024-5-star-flory-bidunga-tells-multiple-outlets-he-wants-to-make-decision-before-senior-year/

[WayneFleekHoosier]

My number 1 hopeful target.  The HH's make it sound like it will be tough for us but that the staff still feels they have a shot.

McNeely on the wing, then a couple of the plethora of guards we've offered.  LOL. When you mostly only recruit top 50 kids the hopes rise.  The TPortal has again raised the confidence level.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Rob Cassidy on Flory at the Pangos Camp.

WHAT HE DID: Binduga didn’t do anything we’ve not seen before, but his rare blend of athleticism, rim-protection, rebounding instincts and smooth scoring in the post allowed him to massively change every game in which he played, even against the top-flight competition he encountered at the Pangos. Binduga knows how he impacts winning and rarely steps outside of the things he does well. That said, he can handle the ball pretty decently in a pinch and is becoming a much better passer. He routinely creates extra possessions on the offensive glass, contorting his body and using elite athleticism to grab rebounds even when opponents seem to have position on him. He averaged 13.8 points and 10.5 rebounds in four camp games, but managed to have an impact that went beyond even those stats as he altered or blocked countless shots in each contest.

RECRUITMENT: Cincinnati has long thought to hold a slight edge in Bidunga’s recruitment, but Kentucky and Indiana - and, to a lesser extent Michigan - should also be monitored.

[BGVille Hoosierfan]

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

Rob Cassidy on Flory at the Pangos Camp.

WHAT HE DID: Binduga didn’t do anything we’ve not seen before, but his rare blend of athleticism, rim-protection, rebounding instincts and smooth scoring in the post allowed him to massively change every game in which he played, even against the top-flight competition he encountered at the Pangos. Binduga knows how he impacts winning and rarely steps outside of the things he does well. That said, he can handle the ball pretty decently in a pinch and is becoming a much better passer. He routinely creates extra possessions on the offensive glass, contorting his body and using elite athleticism to grab rebounds even when opponents seem to have position on him. He averaged 13.8 points and 10.5 rebounds in four camp games, but managed to have an impact that went beyond even those stats as he altered or blocked countless shots in each contest.

RECRUITMENT: Cincinnati has long thought to hold a slight edge in Bidunga’s recruitment, but Kentucky and Indiana - and, to a lesser extent Michigan - should also be monitored.

It appears Auburn was considered the leader until VERY recently. Cincy is in the rear view a bit. Dukes recent involvement makes me think they’ve pushed ahead. 

[Crimson and Cream]

This is one of those recruitments where everyone's got an opinion but the truth is no one truly knows where this winds up. We've definitely put forth the best effort that I could imagine to show him what we have to offer. It's all up to him to decide whether that's what he wants or not.

[go iu bb]

15 minutes ago, Crimson and Cream said:

This is one of those recruitments where everyone's got an opinion but the truth is no one truly knows where this winds up. We've definitely put forth the best effort that I could imagine to show him what we have to offer. It's all up to him to decide whether that's what he wants or not.

Yep, it IU doesn't land him it won't be due to lack of effort.