(2028) - PG- Josiah Rose

[Demo]

IU offers 4-star PG Josiah Rose. Plays for Faith and Family Academy(Jermaine O’Neal’s program) in Dallas and travel ball for ASAK on the 3SSB circuit.

https://247sports.com/player/josiah-rose-46158366/

https://www.on3.com/rivals/josiah-rose-269833/

https://www.hudl.com/profile/18710413/Josiah-Rose
 

 

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Through 8 games on the 3SSB circuit:  24.0p,  7.0r,  1.9a,  1.3s,  .9b    65% FG,  50% on 3s (21-42),  78% FT.

@Demo on the 3SSB stat site, he's listed as playing on the 99OVR team the same team as Marcus MJ Boyd.?,?

[Demo]

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

Through 8 games on the 3SSB circuit:  24.0p,  7.0r,  1.9a,  1.3s,  .9b    65% FG,  50% on 3s (21-42),  78% FT.

@Demo on the 3SSB stat site, he's listed as playing on the 99OVR team the same team as Marcus MJ Boyd.?,?

 Literally pulled it off a picture so I’m sure you’re right. 
Side note: You think the staff has gotten some sort of little shove from or maybe been incentivized by Adidas to offer their kids? It seems like they’re suddenly offering a million 3SSB kids. If Adidas started nudging them IU’s direction instead of pushing them all to KU that would be pretty good.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Definitely a seismic shift in terms of numbers of offers outstanding and even my aging brain wondered if it was due to any push from Adidas.  Spillover effect from football's success?

[WayneFleekHoosier]

3 hours ago, Demo said:

 Literally pulled it off a picture so I’m sure you’re right. 
Side note: You think the staff has gotten some sort of little shove from or maybe been incentivized by Adidas to offer their kids? It seems like they’re suddenly offering a million 3SSB kids. If Adidas started nudging them IU’s direction instead of pushing them all to KU that would be pretty good.

This has been my hope for YEARS.  

[Pagoda]

We just delivered a mega natty to Adidas and it was a great deal for them given our contract with them was done pre-Cig and assumed we stunk at the biggest sport.

They owe us.  Funnel bball and football players our way and help with NIL.

Frankly I still want to see a whole new deal them.  Cig has changed literally everything.

[Demo]

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

Definitely a seismic shift in terms of numbers of offers outstanding and even my aging brain wondered if it was due to any push from Adidas.  Spillover effect from football's success?

Got to be some spillover. Also wonder if the KU situation being in some flux might provoke Adidas to hedge their bets a bit. Have also read a lot of scouts who’ve said that the high end talent playing 3SSB right now is as good as EYBL, though the depth isn’t as good.

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

From a 3SSB session II recap -

Rose continues to solidify himself as one of the most intriguing prospects in the 15U division and realistically projects as a national name in the near future. The versatile lefty brings a rare blend of size, strength, athleticism, feel, and skill to the floor—capable of playing and defending multiple positions with confidence. He’s put up 14.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, 3.0 APG, and 1.9 BPG, on an ultra-efficient 64.6% (65 attempts) from the field and 47.8% from 3 (23 attempts) through two sessions, emphasizing his well-rounded impact. Rose plays with poise and physicality, stretches the floor with a clean, repeatable stroke, and makes smart reads as a passer. Defensively, he’s alert and disruptive—racking up blocks while switching comfortably across matchups. Already a Swiss Army knife, his ability to contribute across the board while impacting winning makes him a special prospect.