(2026) - Anthony Thompson to O$U

[Old Friend]

On 2/19/2024 at 8:23 AM, Class of '66 Old Fart said:

Crazy that recruits know it's "Indiana University," but Malik Reneau didn't.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

1 in 15 is a helluva lot better than none in 15.  Good to know that we're still in the hunt given his previous contact was all with the previous administration and hasn't been a lot of time for the new staff to really get involved with him.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Coach Adams paying a visit to Thompson tonight before the in-person off-campus window closes. 

[go iu bb]

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

Coach Adams paying a visit to Thompson tonight before the in-person off-campus window closes. 

According to 247, 11 of those top 15 made it in yesterday to see him. The exceptions were UNC, BYU, Auburn, and Kansas.

IU was there at the same time as OSU, Georgetown, and ND.

It'll be a battle to land him. I hope the new coaching staff doesn't have to make up too much ground.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[Demo]

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

Excellent. Camp measurements incoming. I wish Ethan Taylor was going. I am dying to see current measurements on that kid.

[BA47591]

Spend our hs money on Jordan Smith, he can carry team from both sides of the ball. Anthony Thompson is a crummy teammate.  

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/quick-iu-basketball-recruiting-update-5-star-anthony-thompson-nearing-list-cut-visits/

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Raby on today's AAU game -

2026 6-foot-9 forward Anthony Thompson of @IndianaEliteIE finished another outstanding performance with 35 points on 17 shots; 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 3 assists, 1 steal, 5-for- 6 from 3.

He had 20 of his 35 in the first half.  And yes, we were there watching.

[Demo]

 

 

Down from 15 to 7. Not a super shocking list though I would have assumed Xavier would be a finalist.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-recruiting-hoosiers-make-final-7-for-2026-5-star-wing-anthony-thompson/

https://247sports.com/college/indiana/article/indiana-basketball-recruiting-2026-5star-forward-anthony-thompson-names-hoosiers-in-final-seven-252015133/

https://www.insidethehall.com/2025/07/24/class-of-2026-five-star-wing-anthony-thompson-includes-iu-basketball-in-final-seven-schools/

https://www.on3.com/rivals/news/anthony-thompson-down-to-7-schools-indiana-kentucky-michigan-north-carolina-ohio-state-purdue-texas/

[Hoosierfanyuh]

Only Adidas school. 

[BA47591]

Saw him two years ago and last summer and was impressed with how much his skills had improved but felt like he had become almost a bad teamate. Hopefully we would be the right environment, with enough talent with him to fix that. If so, he's only getting better and would be a tremendous add. 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

 

[mike vannice]

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

 

Anyone else notice he is visiting the same weekend as Davion Adkins.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

[ap2345]

Someone from the IU staff is going to see him today

[BA47591]

Sleepers talked of a recent article that has us in pretty good shape with this one. He's a helluva talent that I've watched since before the growth spirt. If he can come with maturity and coachability I'd love to see him in Bloomington.  

[IU Prof]

Any word on the visit?