(2019) SF Trendon Watford to LSU

[Stuhoo 79,557]

1 minute ago, ramadden13 said:

I mean I disagree with the stark in-state, out-of-state distinction, and it seems so do you. Garland is out-of-state but you seem to include him with the in-state kids (I know he used to live in-state). I understand why we use these labels. We want a sense of inevitability around the state that Indiana kids will come to IU; it helps if recruits grow up thinking of IU as the logical choice. However, the labels are also so tiresome. Garland is a perfect example. He grew up in-state but now he lives out-of-state. Is he an in-state kid or an out-of-state kid? So tiresome. Watford is the same kind of kid. Out-of-state but with a connection that we should be trying to use. We ignore these possible advantages at our own peril.

I think your choices listed above are self-defeating for #1. If that's how you recruit out-of-state kids you might as well not bother. Other schools get this right. Roy Williams visits Romeo enough to stay on his mind even if he's not at every game for example. Crean never found a balance. I hope Archie manages to balance between Crean's philosophy and the one you seem to state above.

 

I absolutely don't see a strict in-state/out of state distinction, but proximity is important. Especially for kids that have an excellent family life and want their folks to attend games wherever they end up. Papa Watford made a very, very long drive to almost every IU home game. I'm pretty sure he's not all that hot-fired on doing that again with Trendon.

Garland is expressing real interest in a way that Trendon is not - ie; "I grew up a Hoosier", Papa Garland a lifelong Hoosier fan, Nashville Tn is a 30 min propjet flight. 

FWIW, currently we are not UNC for recruits (or for potential of NCAA sanctions, thank goodness) and cannot stop by now and then for 5* kids with any real impact.

 

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2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

I absolutely don't see a strict in-state/out of state distinction, but proximity is important. Especially for kids that have an excellent family life and want their folks to attend games wherever they end up. Papa Watford made a very, very long drive to almost every IU home game. I'm pretty sure he's not all that hot-fired on doing that again with Trendon.

Garland is expressing real interest in a way that Trendon is not - ie; "I grew up a Hoosier", Papa Garland a lifelong Hoosier fan, Nashville Tn is a 30 min propjet flight. 

FWIW, currently we are not UNC for recruits (or for potential of NCAA sanctions, thank goodness) and cannot stop by now and then for 5* kids with any real impact.

 

Yeah I edited my post while you were posting to say that this isn't really about you. It just so happens you presented an opportunity for me to vent a general frustration. I do think Watford is the type of kid we could stop by now and then and remain in the conversation though. He already knows IU, but we risk not being considered if we don't show enough interest.

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17 minutes ago, ramadden13 said:

Yeah I edited my post while you were posting to say that this isn't really about you. It just so happens you presented an opportunity for me to vent a general frustration. I do think Watford is the type of kid we could stop by now and then and remain in the conversation though. He already knows IU, but we risk not being considered if we don't show enough interest.

 

Oh... no offense taken at all!

I just think that while we have a shot with five star kids currently, to have that shot we need to show a special kind of love (and the resources that follow) at this point (unlike UNC, Duke, UK, Kansas). Not seeing indications that Trendon is where those resources should be devoted.

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4 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

Oh... no offense taken at all!

I just think that while we have we have a shot with five star kids currently, to have that shot we need to show a special kind of love (and the resources that follow) at this point (unlike UNC, Duke, UK, Kansas). Not seeing indications that Trendon is where those resources should be devoted.

Maybe. I would personally take the "recruit and drop in now and then" approach and reassess in a year when you have a good idea of where you stand with kids. Keep your options open.

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I really don't have a good feeling about him coming here. We have to make an attempt but mainly just see him when we are watching others. 

He strikes me as a kid that wants to make a name for himself where he goes and short of winning a NCAA title he will always be Christians little bro here

[mdn82 25,510]

Alabama or UK. He is not leaving SEC country imo.


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[Uspshoosier 44,979]

Maybe. I would personally take the "recruit and drop in now and then" approach and reassess in a year when you have a good idea of where you stand with kids. Keep your options open.

This is where in-state schools that are close to a recruit gain an advantage. While the prospects are freshman and sophomores off campus contact is not permitted but unofficial visits by the prospect to the university is unlimited.
https://recruitlook.com/2016-2017-ncaa-mens-basketball-recruiting-calendars/


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Listening to Peegs podcast. He mentioned that there is a connection between the Watford's and Schilling. I guess Watfords have worked out with Schilling. Interesting


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[WayneFleekHoosier 47,918]

Schilling is EVERYWHERE. Lol.


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[HoosierAloha 30,024]

Listening to Peegs podcast. He mentioned that there is a connection between the Watford's and Schilling. I guess Watfords have worked out with Schilling. Interesting


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This staff has connections everywhere. I was a bit hesitant that Archie was overselling his ability to build the best staff in college basketball. I believe Archie is going to have a long successful career at IU.

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10 minutes ago, HoosierAloha said:

This staff has connections everywhere. I was a bit hesitant that Archie was overselling his ability to build the best staff in college basketball. I believe Archie is going to have a long successful career at IU.

Yep and thank god we haven't heard the word rebuild once. 

[Dalton26 16,892]

7 hours ago, HoosierAloha said:

This staff has connections everywhere. I was a bit hesitant that Archie was overselling his ability to build the best staff in college basketball. I believe Archie is going to have a long successful career at IU.

I figured it was being over hyped too, but I've very impressed with the staff he ended up putting together. I'm not sure if I should say impressed or downright shocked. lol

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15 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Schilling is EVERYWHERE. Lol.


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Has anyone listened to Albers's podcast with Schilling? Is it worth a listen?

[Class of '66 Old Fart 83,806]

2019 Mountain Brook (AL) F Trendon Watford has received an offer from LSU.

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Nike Team Florida F Trendon Watford (@Trendon_2): 26 PTS, 7 REB vs CIA Bounce @NikeTeamFlorida d1circuit.com/game/show/1762…


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Nike Team Florida F Trendon Watford (@Trendon_2): 10 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 2 STL vs BABC @NikeTeamFlorida d1circuit.com/game/show/1762…


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IU just offered.

 

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IU just offered.
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About time!


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From Peegs: some pretty glowing quotes from Trendon and his father



Trendon Watford likes to joke that basically grew up at Indiana, and now he has a chance to play there, just as his brother did.

The five-star 6-foot-7 class of 2019 forward from Mountain Brook, Ala., tonight received a scholarship from new IU coach Archie Miller.
Watford is ranked No. 12 nationally by Scout.com in the 2019 class.
Trendon is the younger brother of 6-foot-9 forward Christian Watford, who played at IU from 2009-13 and was a part of the class that brought IU back to national prominence, including the No. 1 ranking during the 2012-13 season.
“I’m pumped,” Trendon Watford told Peegs.com tonight after receiving the scholarship offer. “I’ve been waiting on it. That’s like my second home. That’s where I grew up. I was up there every weekend when I was little.
“This is big, just having a brother that played there, have a legacy. It was my second home. I met of lot of great players who were on my brother’s team.”
The Watfords plan to make an unofficial visit to IU in early August.
“I think I know my way there,” Ernest Watford, father of Trendon and Christian, said with a laugh.
Watford can play inside and out, scores on the move, makes 3s, can power by defenders, handles the ball, rebounds, defends and has a very high skill level for his age.
As a sophomore, he led his team to a state title and was named Class 7A player of the year in Alabama.
Watford played 17U Nike EYBL as a freshman and is doing so again as a sophomore. Even though he’s playing a year up, he’s been one of the better players on a very competitive circuit.
Miller and his staff watched Watford during both of this spring’s live evaluation periods.
“They said they like how I play, how I bring energy to the floor, how I’m versatile with my ability to play inside and out and how I play defensive,” Watford said.
A highly sought after player, Watford has a number of offers, among them are Indiana, Alabama, LSU, Ole Miss, Iowa and Auburn.
Indiana always was a school that would have a chance with Trendon Watford if it recruited him.
“They’re up there, but I’m still enjoying the process,” Trendon Watford said. “I’ll probably be cutting my list in the next year or so. We’re probably going to take a visit in early August.”
Christian Watford, who hit the legendary 3 at the buzzer to beat No. 1 Kentucky 73-72 on Dec. 10, 2011, always wanted IU to recruit his younger brother, as did his father.
“We’re just excited,” Ernest Watford said. “This was a long time coming. We’ve been waiting on it a while. We had a great experience with Christian, we know how great the fan base is.
“We’ve learned what Indiana basketball means. We’re excited about the new staff, especially coach (Ed) Schilling. We’ve had a long relationship with him. We’re excited about what the new staff is going to do and what their approach is and how they’re going to run the program.”
The phone conversation tonight between Miller and the Watfords was in depth and went very well.
“He spoke about his versatility, being able to play inside and outside. He said he was impressed with his energy, how he attacked basketball. More than that, he spoke about every day passing a photo of the shot Christian hit, the ‘Watshot,’ about the career Christian had and ton of what he heard about us as a family, how we drove up there and supported the whole team, Hoosier nation and not just Christian.
“He talked about how he’s looking to put his stamp on the program, both on the offensive end and turning things up defensively.
“He thought Trendon would be a huge asset to that. He said he was going to stay on him hard and how Trendon was a super priority to him and his staff and coach Schilling.”
Christian Watford went to Schilling for training sessions years ago, and the family attended a seminar Schilling did in the Birmingham, Ala., area years ago before Christian even went to college.
“He comes to Birmingham and does a Fellowship of Christian Athletes seminar that we’ve gone to, even before Christian even started at Indiana,” Ernest Watford said.
“We’ve had a relationship with Ed and we know (assistant) Tommy Ostrom. He was Mike Miller’s coach. We’ve met him a few times, and we know about him. I love the way Ed teaches and trains. His skill development is second to none.”


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