(C) Kel 'el Ware - COMMITTED TO INDIANA

[Class of '66 Old Fart 84,918]

57 minutes ago, Hoosierfan1901 said:

Let’s see how this one plays out, always thought Arkansas had the strongest lead

I haven't followed it that closely but don't they have somebody coming back and a 5-start coming in that could make them a lot less attractive?

[NVFalcons1990 359]

2 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Ok it's a good day to get the visits for Ware and my boy Dalton on the books. 

 

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Wow this kid is special!! He’s the ‘get’ that we need who can spread the floor and unclog the middle!

[Chris007 44,115]

2 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Ok it's a good day to get the visits for Ware and my boy Dalton on the books. 

 

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I must be drinking at work, I don't remember posting a video for Ware but I like what I see.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,465]

8 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Thinking the option is intriguing, but his motor will initially frustrate the living hell out of our fans. There will be so so much venting about why he cannot do the things he is capable of doing talent-wise.

By the end of his first year at IU could be a home run though.

And Show him Bidunga tape to motivate him if Sparks can’t.  Ware might think he’s Myles Turner and maybe he could be.  Maybe Altmann thought otherwise.  Lol

[Demo 20,288]

21 minutes ago, btownqb said:

You aren't a fan of this on first glance? 

I’m not, but not because I don’t think it could work. Talent like his doesn’t grow on trees. But in the couple of Oregon games I watched there were some things. He shies from contact. He gave up post position on both ends without a fight. Against Arizona, Ballo just planted him under the rim a couple of times like he was a manager in practice. The other thing is he doesn’t look like he likes to be coached hard. Can’t remember the game, but Altman got into Ware pretty good and he flat disengaged. To the point that Altman sat him the rest of the game. Obviously there could be way more to that, but he gives me Xavier Booker vibes. But I trust Woody and if he thinks he can maximize him, the kid’s a Pro. 

[Hoosierfan1901 6,339]

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

I haven't found it that closely but don't they have somebody coming back and a 5-start coming in that could make them a lot less attractive?

Possibly, however, Ware is from Little Rock so that is why I was assuming 

[Hovadipo 56,429]

2 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

I must be drinking at work, I don't remember posting a video for Ware but I like what I see.

Threw in an edit (mod privilege, baby!) with 247 link and portal highlights to match the other recruit threads.

[Chris007 44,115]

Just now, Hovadipo said:

Threw in an edit (mod privilege, baby!) with 247 link and portal highlights to match the other recruit threads.

I appreciate the add

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,196]

2 minutes ago, Demo said:

I’m not, but not because I don’t think it could work. Talent like his doesn’t grow on trees. But in the couple of Oregon games I watched there were some things. He shies from contact. He gave up post position on both ends without a fight. Against Arizona, Ballo just planted him under the rim a couple of times like he was a manager in practice. The other thing is he doesn’t look like he likes to be coached hard. Can’t remember the game, but Altman got into Ware pretty good and he flat disengaged. To the point that Altman sat him the rest of the game. Obviously there could be way more to that, but he gives me Xavier Booker vibes. But I trust Woody and if he thinks he maximize him, the kid’s a Pro. 

I don't think theres anyway Ware was ready to guard someone like Ballo. Ballo is also, almost 3 years older. I think if we had Malik and Ware starting... and played someone like Purdue, Malik would be the primary defender on Edey and Ware would be the doubler/weak side help.. and then rotate back out of that. 

I was shocked to see how well he could contest shots on the 3pt line, though. 

[Stuhoo 81,204]

Ware is a high reward possibility, or he could be the next Skal Labassierre.

 

[JSHoosier 20,301]

2 hours ago, Chris007 said:

Ok it's a good day to get the visits for Ware and my boy Dalton on the books. 

 

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Generally not big on highlights but that makes me want Ware more.  Some things there we didn't see from Davis as good as he was.

[Chris007 44,115]

4 minutes ago, JSHoosier said:

Generally not big on highlights but that makes me want Ware more.  Some things there we didn't see from Davis as good as he was.

I did some extensive research when I was putting together this video of highlights for Ware. Glad you liked it

[Demo 20,288]

13 minutes ago, btownqb said:

I don't think theres anyway Ware was ready to guard someone like Ballo. Ballo is also, almost 3 years older. I think if we had Malik and Ware starting... and played someone like Purdue, Malik would be the primary defender on Edey and Ware would be the doubler/weak side help.. and then rotate back out of that. 

I was shocked to see how well he could contest shots on the 3pt line, though. 

Yeah, Ballo’s a man. He can do that to most guys. But what bothered me is that he wasn’t getting out-levered, he was just giving it up. And, you’re right, his movement on the perimeter is borderline Evan Mobley. You can’t teach that stuff. 

[Hardwood83 4,774]

9 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Ware is a high reward possibility, or he could be the next Skal Labassierre.

 

Yeah, no doubt. You don't have to be terribly bright to see he screams "NBA". But clearly some red flags too. 

Hard to pass up that kind of talent though. 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,196]

is it confirmed he will visit? 

[Chris007 44,115]

8 minutes ago, btownqb said:

is it confirmed he will visit? 

Not officially but unofficially 

[Certified Sunshine Pumper 9,196]

17 minutes ago, Demo said:

Yeah, Ballo’s a man. He can do that to most guys. But what bothered me is that he wasn’t getting out-levered, he was just giving it up. And, you’re right, his movement on the perimeter is borderline Evan Mobley. You can’t teach that stuff. 

I didn't watch.. so I obviously can't say... 

One other thing about Ballo... He has been on a college campus since 2019. I guess he was 17 when he got to college? Either way, he just light years ahead of Ware in the weight room. 

[Hovadipo 56,429]

18 minutes ago, Chris007 said:

Not officially but unofficially 

As in, he's taking an unofficial visit or he's unofficially taking an official just not announced?

[dwtaylor1055 1,525]

15 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

As in, he's taking an unofficial visit or he's unofficially taking an official just not announced?

he's unofficially taking an unofficial visit that has been unofficially announced yet

[Stuhoo 81,204]

20 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

As in, he's taking an unofficial visit or he's unofficially taking an official just not announced?

The Daily Hoosier is reporting he's likely (not for sure) going to be in Bloomington as soon as this weekend, but that it hasn't been announced yet.