Vijay Blackmon - Valpo U Strength & Conditioning Coach

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

1/22 Marion defeated Liberty Christian  71  - 53.  Blackmon with 21 pts., 6 reb., 3 assists and 4 steals.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

Big game in Logansport tomorrow night (1/29) Marion Giants and Vijay Blackmon at Logansport and Jalen Adaway.  Game will be streamed on Walton Webcast; tipoff scheduled for 7:30:  http://waltonwebcasting.com/?crb_events=logansport-vs-marion-3 

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

On 1/29, Marion defeated Logansport 86 - 75.  Unofficially, Blackmon with 15 pts.   Had some foul trouble and had to spend extended minutes on the bench.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

1/30, Marion defeated FW Northrop 62 - 39.  Blackmon 9 pts. on 4 of 9 from the field; 0 for 2 on 3's; 6 reb; 4 assists; 3 TO's.

[Alford Bailey 12,339]

What is the latest rumors on Vijays recruitment?

[mdn82 25,510]

What is the latest rumors on Vijays recruitment?

He won't come to IU

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

He won't come to IU

As in he's not interested? Or because we aren't letting him commit?

[WayneFleekHoosier 47,769]

IU has looked in other places. Appears to be same reason for Eron Gordon. Last I heard, Cornell was a possibility. Also local smaller schools may come into play.

[mdn82 25,510]

As in he's not interested? Or because we aren't letting him commit?

Both

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

Both

Bad blood between IU and JBJ?

[mdn82 25,510]

Bad blood between IU and JBJ?

Honestly I don't know what it would be characterized as. But there are issues on the Blackmon side. Maybe it's more on the Senior side but I would be surprised if either Blackmon would ever play for IU. By either I mean the younger brothers.

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,519]

Since there seems to be no 'love' between IU and Blackmon, I'm not going to follow his future games and post his stats.  I've seen him play multiple games and from my unprofessional point of view he's not what we want and he's not nearly the shooter his older brother is.

 

On 2/4, Marion defeated Muncie Central 73 - 66.  Blackmon with 14 pts. on 4 of 11 shooting; 0 for 3 on 3's; 2 reb.; 4 assists; 2 steals; 3 TO's. 

[IUsafety 2,775]

Thanks Old Fart, I appreciated following Vijay's progress but I agree that there is no mutual interest here.

[Kepner 1,261]

I don't think theres any interest from IU's side because there is nothing "special" about Vijay on a basketball side. He will play in college but he isnt a high D1 recruit. He has had a less than stellar year as the focal point on the team.He scored in the high figures when JBJ was drawing multiple defenders and he was open but from all the reports of his games this year, he is underwhelming on his own.

[Fortwaynefan123 12]

On 1/9, Marion defeated Fort Wayne South Side 76 - 65. Blackmon with 11 pts. on 5 of 16 from the field; 3 rebounds; 2 assists; 2 steals and 3 TO's.

BOUCHER had 34 points, 5 steals and a dunk against Marion. Reggie Jackson, Blackmon, and rest of the team couldn't hold him. Even when Marion ran a box'n'one, they were still having trouble finding a way to stop him.

[Alford Bailey 12,339]

Well, I never thought Vijay was quite IU material going way back but could see him as a solid mid major guy. BUT, put Vijay Blackmon beside Grant Gelon. Who you gonna take? In this comparison Vijay looks like a star, IMO.

[Stuhoo 79,304]

Well, I never thought Vijay was quite IU material going way back but could see him as a solid mid major guy.   Agree.  

 

BUT, put Vijay Blackmon beside Grant Gelon. Who you gonna take? Gelon.

 

In this comparison Vijay looks like a star, IMO.  Disagree.

[Alford Bailey 12,339]

 

Well, I never thought Vijay was quite IU material going way back but could see him as a solid mid major guy.   Agree.  

 

BUT, put Vijay Blackmon beside Grant Gelon. Who you gonna take? Gelon.

 

In this comparison Vijay looks like a star, IMO.  Disagree.

 

Why?

[Stuhoo 79,304]

Why?

 

At least Gelon has the potential to be a Roth/Zeisloft/Hornsby role player as a stand still shooter. 

 

Vijay will never be an alpha dog at a high major, and I have a hard time seeing what role he could carve out.

[Alford Bailey 12,339]

At least Gelon has the potential to be a Roth/Zeisloft/Hornsby role player as a stand still shooter. 

 

Vijay will never be an alpha dog at a high major, and I have a hard time seeing what role he could carve out.

Yea, we are loaded up at Vijays position.