(2023) CG DeShawn Harris-Smith to Maryland

[Hovadipo 56,247]

23 minutes ago, Demo said:

Amazing, Have also never heard of such a thing. Good for Scott.

Scott cares about a lot of things, but it’s no secret what he cares about most. That man lives and breathes this basketball program and doesn’t try to hide it. 

[Demo 20,027]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/post-visit-qa-with-iu-basketball-class-of-2023-recruiting-target-deshawn-harris-smith/
 

One of the best pure basketball interviews I can remember in one of these. Also like that he referenced Woody’s 34 yrs in the NBA. Remembered the exact number. Was paying attention and filing information away. Impressive kid. 

[cthomas 6,476]

I want him on my team!

[mike vannice 281]

What a great kid. Would love him as a Hoosier. Pairing him with Fino in the backcourt would be sweet.

[Stuhoo 80,873]

Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!

All excellent recruits on campus this week.

But for me? DeShawn Harris-Smith is my #1 guy.

[JimmerNoe 515]

I haven’t read his interviews about any other schools obviously, but man that is about as positive a review as you could possibly give right before you make a decision


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[cthomas 6,476]

37 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Yes yes yes yes yes!!!!

All excellent recruits on campus this week.

But for me? DeShawn Harris-Smith is my #1 guy.

Great thing is that they are high level, high character multi-year guys.

[Stuhoo 80,873]

4 minutes ago, cthomas said:

Great thing is that they are high level, high character multi-year guys.

One would assume, but you never know.

[cthomas 6,476]

I'm just going by the guys we have and assuming that CMW is recruiting the same type of guys. I hope we get at least two years from most of our recruits, and with NIL, maybe more. I think there could be a formula for that going forward that takes advantage of the new landscape.

[Demo 20,027]

The center court shot will always be cool as hell.

[Hoosier1984 1,571]

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

https://www.on3.com/news/four-star-guard-deshawn-harris-smith-down-to-five-schools/

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,386]

Maryland Vs Villanova here it seems.

[go iu bb 6,074]

2 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Maryland Vs Villanova here it seems.

My impression was more Maryland vs Xavier although I can certainly see Villanova being in the mix. Maryland certainly seems to be the favored school. 

[go iu bb 6,074]

https://247sports.com/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Deshawn-Harris-Smith-Penn-State-Maryland-Villanova-Indiana-Xavier-191822596/

New quotes seem to reaffirm that it's Maryland. He talks as though he's already a part of that team. I still think Xavier is his second choice.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,773]

No surprise.  Maryland it is.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,386]

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

No surprise.  Maryland it is.

And just like that, Maryland will be relevant again. Keeping the local guys could be huge for them.  

[BtownStrength 1,258]

1 hour ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

And just like that, Maryland will be relevant again. Keeping the local guys could be huge for them.  

Turg recruited well for the majority of his time there. He couldn't coach worth a damn though. We will see if Willard is any better in that regard. I believe he will be, but he is not a surefire success. 

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,386]

Turg recruited well for the majority of his time there. He couldn't coach worth a damn though. We will see if Willard is any better in that regard. I believe he will be, but he is not a surefire success. 

They will be serviceable under Willard. Willard makes moves. He got Isaiah Whitehead to Seton Hall. Lol. They’ve got some momentum. Let’s see if he can keep it and build on it.


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[ebridges24 2,441]

34 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

They will be serviceable under Willard. Willard makes moves. He got Isaiah Whitehead to Seton Hall. Lol. They’ve got some momentum. Let’s see if he can keep it and build on it.


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I think he's a really good coach and it sure seems like he's already locked down the D.C. area.