(2027) - Darius Wabbington

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

That's 2 of his 6 finalists off the table.  Our odds are improving although Arizona looms large.  

[Hoosierfanyuh]

There’s a rumor circling that we offered a 6 figure bonus if he committed during his visit with us haha 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

22 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

There’s a rumor circling that we offered a 6 figure bonus if he committed during his visit with us haha 

Kinda love it. However, it didn’t work which probably moves us back. 

[Home Jersey]

21 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Kinda love it. However, it didn’t work which probably moves us back. 

How do you figure it "probably" moves us back? 

Since his IU visit, he cancelled Louisville and UNC visits. Maybe IU set a higher financial floor than they'd offer?

Could've dropped them for reasons having nothing to do with IU, but with 2 of 6 finalists out, seems positive with us still standing. Arizona still the favorite by a long shot, probably... would be a great duo with Branham though. 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

1 minute ago, Home Jersey said:

How do you figure it "probably" moves us back? 

Since his IU visit, he cancelled Louisville and UNC visits. Maybe IU set a higher financial floor than they'd offer?

Could've dropped them for reasons having nothing to do with IU, but with 2 of 6 finalists seems positive with us still standing. Arizona still the favorite by a long shot, probably... would be a great duo with Branham though. 

Human psychology. Unless we up our offer to match the “visit commit bonus”. Then it’s not really a bonus anyway.  
 

Would just seem odd to not accept the deal then go back and commit for less money. I understand it’s all fluid in recruting and negotiating and likely if we are still in the game, he gets the “bonus” no matter when he commits. 

[Stuhoo]

6 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Human psychology. Unless we up our offer to match the “visit commit bonus”. Then it’s not really a bonus anyway.  
 

Would just seem odd to not accept the deal then go back and commit for less money. I understand it’s all fluid in recruting and negotiating and likely if we are still in the game, he gets the “bonus” no matter when he commits. 

 Him accepting that bonus saves us recruiting resources and efforts, so an early commitment bonus has extra value to IU.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

5 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 Him accepting that bonus saves us recruiting resources and efforts, so an early commitment bonus has extra value to IU.

No doubt. I love the idea of it. But him not taking it indicates our odds are lowered which was what I was trying to say initially. 

Edited September 19 by WayneFleekHoosier

[Home Jersey]

I don't think our odds are necessarily lowered because he didn't commit on the visit.

Especially since 2 of the 6 finalists have had their visits cancelled since. It's just prudent business to take your visits. IMO even though he didn't bite, the bonus offer signals we're willing to up the ante. So, he can get all his visits, offers and compare... but if he wants to get Arizona (most likely) in a bidding war, he knows we may play ball.

If we add him the 2027 class would be something to get excited about. Branham definitely is a great building block. 

[mike vannice]

Are we still recruiting Paul Osaruyi and Jeremy Jenkins or have we put all our eggs in the Darius Wabbington basket?

[Hoosierfanyuh]

2 hours ago, mike vannice said:

Are we still recruiting Paul Osaruyi and Jeremy Jenkins or have we put all our eggs in the Darius Wabbington basket?

Moved on from Jenkins, the other bigs remain to be seen.

[MonteMarcaccini]

Saw the visit breakdown of his contenders from the other site.

Yikes to what he said is our pitch which is essentially we will hand him the keys and he won’t be on campus long.

 
 

[IvanRenkosillegitimatechild]

22 minutes ago, MonteMarcaccini said:

Saw the visit breakdown of his contenders from the other site.

Yikes to what he said is our pitch which is essentially we will hand him the keys and he won’t be on campus long.

 
 

It’s probably what he’s looking for and our only chance at pulling him away from home

[Hoosierfanyuh]

You’re exaggerating a bit. 
 

Summarized  quote below 

“They see the world for me. The whole staff sees the world for me. They feel I will only be there for a season. Their goal is to get me to the NBA. They plan to put the ball in my hands to facilitate and score. They see the world for me.” 

[Brass Cannon]

3 minutes ago, Hoosierfanyuh said:

You’re exaggerating a bit. 
 

Summarized  quote below 

“They see the world for me. The whole staff sees the world for me. They feel I will only be there for a season. Their goal is to get me to the NBA. They plan to put the ball in my hands to facilitate and score. They see the world for me.” 

Yeah not sure what’s wrong with this.  Kids want to hear this and we want kids people are saying this about 

[WayneFleekHoosier]

5 hours ago, MonteMarcaccini said:

Saw the visit breakdown of his contenders from the other site.

Yikes to what he said is our pitch which is essentially we will hand him the keys and he won’t be on campus long.

 
 

That’s the world of recruiting unless you have tons of advantages.  We are imo recruiting him to be the projected starter and in that case that’s the pitch and the goal for top rated players.  Although, nowadays being a college star is a pretty great gig and he might want to stay longer.  

[Demo]

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