LaDarius Givan 6'9" 2026 (PF)

[Demo]

Well, ok then. Other than going to the same HS as Latrell Allmond I know nothing at all about this kid.

[Brass Cannon]

Well that would certainly be a plan 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Name out of the blue to me.  I usually add names to my database anytime there's even a mention and I have nothing at all on him.  Here's a quick search of what I have since found.

@LadariusGivan1

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MaxPreps

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Mike Schumann the first to get a story out on Givan.  

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-named-a-finalist-for-4-star-2026-forward-ladarius-givan/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdyrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGM0tLZ21iT0REUnhsdWlMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq5jDU1zssxV88_GE3whUW7TaX464F7XXe0zpD5Bw9Gvr68qITJqGWMP5AnA_aem_3S33k2R2M6tK6W9TR6SmXg

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Givan last year playing for Team Loaded on the 3SSB circuit -

16 gms:  5.6p,  4.4r,  .8a,  .6s,  .3b    Shooting percents not available.

[Demo]

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

Mike Schumann the first to get a story out on Givan.  

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-named-a-finalist-for-4-star-2026-forward-ladarius-givan/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRdyrVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFGM0tLZ21iT0REUnhsdWlMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq5jDU1zssxV88_GE3whUW7TaX464F7XXe0zpD5Bw9Gvr68qITJqGWMP5AnA_aem_3S33k2R2M6tK6W9TR6SmXg

Petersburg games are on NFHS if I  recall correctly. Not that watching NBA playoff games isn’t super fun these days, but I’ll probably hunt a couple of the kid’s games tonight.

[mike vannice]

4 hours ago, Demo said:

Well, ok then. Other than going to the same HS as Latrell Allmond I know nothing at all about this kid.

 

4 hours ago, Demo said:

Well, ok then. Other than going to the same HS as Latrell Allmond I know nothing at all about this kid.

Has Rabby confirmed the visit or said when he will be at IU?

[yogisballin]

From what little I’ve seen of him. Wouldn’t call him a big. It looks more like a 3

[Demo]

Watching my 3rd game of Givens right now. Will probably scribble some thoughts tomorrow but 1 thing leapt out immediately, he’s not 6’9”. He played last year with Latrell Allmond, who measured 6’8” at the Adidas Eurocamp last summer, and Givens has at least 2 and maybe even 3 inches on him. So he’s 6’10, 6’11”, anyway. And he can really move and change direction. 

[tyappleg]

33 minutes ago, yogisballin said:

From what little I’ve seen of him. Wouldn’t call him a big. It looks more like a 3

 

2 minutes ago, Demo said:

Watching my 3rd game of Givens right now. Will probably scribble some thoughts tomorrow but 1 thing leapt out immediately, he’s not 6’9”. He played last year with Latrell Allmond, who measured 6’8” at the Adidas Eurocamp last summer, and Givens has at least 2 and maybe even 3 inches on him. So he’s 6’10, 6’11”, anyway. And he can really move and change direction. 

The duality of man. 

[Brass Cannon]

[Dave from Dayton]

Found this video.  Shows a thin Givan making jump shots with quick release.  Can use left had in jump shots and near the basket.  Can dribble some.  Good positioning on rebounds.  Seems to have good hands and some vertical.  But cannot tell how he really responds against a good defense and banging.  Near end of over 7 minute video team plays against Indiana Elite.

Would have to get some beef over a year or two.  Listed at 6'9" and 215.  There are other videos out there if one drills for them.     https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=ladarius+givan+basketball&mid=52489E73ED3F798E1F4552489E73ED3F798E1F45&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUC-OvzSZfWsw7_yb-5sPsxMw&FORM=VIRE