Chris Ledlum - Harvard Transfer to Tennessee -- Wait, Make That St. John's

[Hovadipo]

Transfer Discussion Thread

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[vemmeistars]

He's the most likely to commit next, since he's visiting this weekend. I wonder if the staff see's him as a 3 or undersized 4.

[moyemayhem]

He looks like a more polished (and taller) AJ Moye to me.  Not a great athlete, but very strong.  Has a real nose for the basket.  Appears to have good handles.  Shot looks nice, but I wish it went in more.  On a good team he's your third or fourth option.  As others have said, I like him a more as a small 4 than a big 3.  At the end of the day, definitely a guy you want on your team.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

41 minutes ago, vemmeistars said:

He's the most likely to commit next, since he's visiting this weekend. I wonder if the staff see's him as a 3 or undersized 4.

They want someone they can use in both spots. To me it’s Battle vs Ledlum they are targeting for that role. But since they are targeting a true 5 my guess is it’s going to be more in Kopp’s spot will will likely get small 4 minutes here and there as well.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

OV starts today.

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/Article/Indiana-basketball-recruiting-Transfer-portal-news-Harvard-transfer-Chris-Ledlum-schedules-Indiana-official-visit-207538181/?fbclid=IwAR0dKOHYgOXAxLYsX295hp9lc85Auj9xI1X6-Ec876xxNrxlWnLp_mfrZjs

[CSP]

I think Ledlum would be dumb to commit on his visit, but more power to him if he does! 

[rcbowla]

I think Ledlum would be dumb to commit on his visit, but more power to him if he does! 

Generally speaking I think any major decision is best made after taking time to reflect and evaluate all options. However, sometimes you just know....ya know? So I normally agree but there are exceptions.

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[Artie86]

Just now, rcs29 said:

Generally speaking I think any major decision is best made after taking time to reflect and evaluate all options. However, sometimes you just know....ya know? So I normally agree but there are exceptions.

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....the thing about all this portal recruiting is we just don't know how much time is spent communicating through texts, phone calls, zoom meetings and building relationships with these individuals. That makes a huge impression and means a lot to the players. It certainly helps make their decision much easier when it comes time. Like you said, "sometimes you just know".  

[CSP]

8 minutes ago, rcs29 said:

Generally speaking I think any major decision is best made after taking time to reflect and evaluate all options. However, sometimes you just know....ya know? So I normally agree but there are exceptions.

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My thinking? Knoxville is FUN(great food, not ugly females, and beautiful campus), maybe get to see some good baseball too. I wouldn't pass up on an experience. 

TJD and Race LOVED their weekend in Knoxville in the fall haha 

[jbeaman9]

My gut, and possible intel (not Rabby), says Ledlum will be wearing the candy stripes next season while playing for IU. Not willing to guarantee it (yet)

[Stuhoo]

3 hours ago, btownqb said:

I think Ledlum would be dumb to commit on his visit, but more power to him if he does! 

Ledlum was a top 150 recruit out of high school, has been at Harvard, has seen plenty of the world and worked his @$$ off both on and off the court. He doesn't need to miss Harvard classes for a chicks and booze weekend in Knoxville if he knows IU is the right place for him.

[CSP]

1 minute ago, Stuhoo said:

Ledlum was a top 150 recruit out of high school, has been at Harvard, has seen plenty of the world and worked his @$$ off both on and off the court. He doesn't need to miss Harvard classes for a chicks and booze weekend in Knoxville if he knows IU is the right place for him.

Seems like a poor choice to me, but to each their own. 

I see an OV to Harvard (wow I'm sure that's exciting), an UV to St Johns... and an UV to Seton Hall. Idk. 

[Stuhoo]

2 minutes ago, btownqb said:

Seems like a poor choice to me, but to each their own. 

I see an OV to Harvard (wow I'm sure that's exciting), an UV to St Johns... and an UV to Seton Hall. Idk. 

I'd want my kid on an OV to Harvard over one to Tennessee any day all day. Booze and frat houses are everywhere; Harvard is pretty ******* unique.

[CSP]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

I'd want my kid on an OV to Harvard over one to Tennessee any day all day. Booze and frat houses are everywhere; Harvard is pretty ******* unique.

I would tell my kid to take the trip to Tennessee regardless of his thoughts on Btown/IU after this weekend. 

[dwtaylor1055]

1 minute ago, btownqb said:

I would tell my kid to take the trip to Tennessee regardless of his thoughts on Btown/IU after this weekend. 

I am sure a little extra NIL money to commit before leaving would sway him to cancel the trip to UT and commit on the spot

[CSP]

1 minute ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

I am sure a little extra NIL money to commit before leaving would sway him to cancel the trip to UT and commit on the spot

Hmm.. now.. hold on. Didn't know MORE money could be part of the equation. Thought it was an apples to apples thing. 

Yeah if someone threw more money in my face all bets are off, for sure. 

[Stuhoo]

4 minutes ago, dwtaylor1055 said:

I am sure a little extra NIL money to commit before leaving would sway him to cancel the trip to UT and commit on the spot

This recruit is a little different. Not saying he doesn't want NIL money, but with a Harvard undergrad degree he will likely be seriously earning for life, irrespective of basketball.

If I'm Ledlum, this is much more about role and development for the NBA.

[dwtaylor1055]

Just now, Stuhoo said:

This recruit is a little different. Not saying he doesn't want NIL money, but with a Harvard undergrad degree he will likely be seriously earning for life, irrespective of basketball.

If I'm Ledlum, this is about role and development for the NBA.

that is fair.  Although a little extra cash never hurt.

[Artie86]

7 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I would tell my kid to take the trip to Tennessee regardless of his thoughts on Btown/IU after this weekend. 

...Come ON C! lol........Everyone knows you're a Tennessee fan too,....that's all good, but this is IU we're talking about here!! lol 

I mean, (IMHO) IU is THE ONLY university that matters here..... Selfishly, I don't want anyone to step between those coveted players and IU. 

***(edit- I strategically added a few lol's here and there so I wouldn't appear mad at you!)...lol

[cthomas]

48 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

chicks and booze weekend in Knoxville

What!! Where do I sign up.