(2026) - Clemens Sokolov commits to INDIANA

[Old Friend]

1 hour ago, Stuhoo said:

Knowing that Carr has a relationship with the agent, I’m hoping that the agent proved to Carr that this kid has a very high ceiling and is worth the investment.

Ryan Carr was hired for a reason and he's good.  I think you can do more than hope in this case.  He looks to be a "piece" at least, and looks at least as good as Bailey was and stronger.

[Stuhoo]

10 minutes ago, Old Friend said:

Ryan Carr was hired for a reason and he's good.  I think you can do more than hope in this case.  He looks to be a "piece" at least, and looks at least as good as Bailey was and stronger.

He’s 18 but likely super super raw for this year.

So yes; Carr can earn his keep by finding a kid that is a big, athletic, and under the radar.

[LamarCheeks]

Got a feeling he'll be wearing No. 9 -- even if by accident. 

Manager: "Hey Clemens, you got a preference for your jersey number?"

Sokolov: "Nein." 

Manager: "You got it!" 

[ronzo4IU]

Looks like he shoots with left and right hand which is interesting..

[Demo]

There are several Sokolov games on sporteurope.tv. Watched 1 this morning. Probably a poor choice of games. Didn’t play a lot and his team got boat raced pretty good. Don’t think I’d like playing in that gym much. There was a probably 10’ LED video screen under 1 basket that kept running commercials nonstop even while the ball was in play. Literally in the eyeline of guys shooting free throws. And the scorer’s tables had the exact same thing scrolling across the front. Would not love that. 

[Stuhoo]

8 minutes ago, Demo said:

There are several Sokolov games on sporteurope.tv. Watched 1 this morning. Probably a poor choice of games. Didn’t play a lot and his team got boat raced pretty good. Don’t think I’d like playing in that gym much. There was a probably 10’ LED video screen under 1 basket that kept running commercials nonstop even while the ball was in play. Literally in the eyeline of guys shooting free throws. And the scorer’s tables had the exact same thing scrolling across the front. Would not love that. 

So Sokolov was dominating?  Hehehehe

[Dhop]

Not unhappy with this at all.  Compare him to most 18 year old 7 footers and he looks like a good developmental guy that can fill some small gaps early.  Agree with the number 4 comment, but at least this guy doesn’t look like a baby giraffe out there.  Actually moves pretty good for someone still growing into their body.  They’re not all going to be Cooper Flagg.

[Demo]

2 hours ago, Stuhoo said:

So Sokolov was dominating?  Hehehehe

Yeah, not so much, but 2 things, and this is spinning as positively as I can manage: 1) It was a physical game and though he was pretty clearly the youngest kid on the floor he held up ok. 2) He was 0-3 from the floor but 2 of the misses were jump hooks over each shoulder that looked really good and just didn’t go in. So he has at least some present post game. 

[ebridges24]

On 5/8/2026 at 7:10 PM, RaceToTheTop said:

Until you see the foreign player on the court, always go by who has the better name.

Which do you prefer:  Clemens Sokolov or Vuk Lazerevic?

Roger Clemens Sokolov, he can bring the heat 

[Demo]

“and has shown competitiveness on the glass as he continues to add strength.”

Translation: the young man be nowhere close to ready.

[jermhoosierfan]

1 hour ago, Demo said:

“and has shown competitiveness on the glass as he continues to add strength.”

Translation: the young man be nowhere close to ready.

Getting him to live in the weight room will be their main focus for him.  He has the size, but he will need to be strong.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

2 hours ago, Demo said:

“and has shown competitiveness on the glass as he continues to add strength.”

Translation: the young man be nowhere close to ready.

Project Euro Big.  
 

I’d like to see him play 1v1 vs our last Project Euro Big.    
 

 

[Demo]

20 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Project Euro Big.  
 

I’d like to see him play 1v1 vs our last Project Euro Big.    
 

 

Actually, don’t think I’d want to watch that at all. But I’m pretty sure Sokolov would win it.