(2017) SG Al Durham Jr. to IU

[Beowulf50 816]

I know it's a long shot, but I'm going to try to tie a ribbon around this extended argument of offering "diamonds in the rough" and offerring early.

The longshots recruits that have turned out fantastic for IU have one quality in common. They all have way way way above average quickness and athleticism. That is why Victor, Will (who was a state high jump champ) and now it appears OG are great finds , and why kids like MSB and others are, well, not quite as great.

Durham? "Explosive quickness" is the scouting report.

Stuhoo you are awesome! Great comparison!

[Miller'sTheMan 1,652]

I agree with Stuhoo that I think this kid just fits perfectly with guards that Crean wants. He's apparently a really good shooter and an explosive athlete. I'm optimistic about this kid but he has to get stronger, which is something that can easily be done. 

[maxwell 598]

Welcome aboard Al!  Looking forward to having you in the candy stripes!

 

 

[KingPG21 6,587]

Oh Cody will not contribute much as a freshmen! Why did we recruit a three star from Maryland? Welcome aboard Mr. Durham I hope you work your butt off and go down as a Hoosier legend!

No armchair coaches I'm not saying he will do what they did, I'm just pointing out the doubt some on here have had in the past.

Who said anything about Cody not contributing as a freshman? I think it is funny how some of you guys go to such extremes to try and make the other side look wrong. 

[Brass Cannon 24,913]

I really hope Durham hasn't looked at this topic.

[JaybobHoosier 11,928]

Who said anything about Cody not contributing as a freshman? I think it is funny how some of you guys go to such extremes to try and make the other side look wrong.

People did have low expectations, and he is right about that. Most of it was because they didn't want the insane pressure riding on his shoulders, but there were low expectations!

Now, let us ALL step back and take a breather. Let's move on and congratulate a kid achieving his dream. Feel free to start a Crean recruitment thread, but keep name calling out of it!

[Uspshoosier 46,397]

https://twitter.com/jeffrabjohns/status/675545001913409536

[Crimson and Cream 5,845]

Not going to lie I forgot all about this kid

[mjtavier 169]

Not going to lie I forgot all about this kid

Same here. Totally forgot. When I saw it again I thought we got a new recruit.

[Bailey7878 2,506]

I think Brad will do wonders with this young man.

I think so

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[ccgeneral 38,084]

AD led all scorers with 21 tonight, but Berkmar fell 62-59 for a 4th place finish @ the Lake City Classic in Georgia. 

 

‏@HoopSeenGA: Berkmar had 21 from Al Durham and 19 from Jay Estime in the loss to McIntosh. @LCC_tourney

[SWEETLEMONbrown 144]

Seems to me if we don't land any actual PG's, we could really probably transition him into the Point Guard role. He's quick enough that's for sure.

[WayneFleekHoosier 48,689]

Being a full year away as a recruit and with our coaching situation/displeasure, it's hard to fully imagine Durham on our team. So much seems to happen during our off seasons. Not saying anything negative. Just hard for ME to look past 1 year with Crean's teams. Seems to having a solid Jr. year.

[Alford Bailey 12,415]

Being a full year away as a recruit and with our coaching situation/displeasure, it's hard to fully imagine Durham on our team. So much seems to happen during our off seasons. Not saying anything negative. Just hard for ME to look past 1 year with Crean's teams. Seems to having a solid Jr. year.

I feel this way about every recruit right now.

[ccgeneral 38,084]

Berkmar won 79-53 last night. AD had 13.

 

‏@CarterTuck: Every time I watch Al Durham his point guard skills have progressed. #Indiana commit is making a lot of plays today.

 

‏@CarterTuck: The best players I saw at BCB MLK Showcase were Al Durham, Chapin Rierson, Kaelan Riley, Devontae Pullins, & Justin Forrest.

[ccgeneral 38,084]

From 1/27. ‏@OntheRadarHoops: 2017 guard Al Durham @aldurham01 finished with 18 points for Berkmar (GA) in a win @Southstampede

 

‏@BigShotsNation: #BIGSHOTSGA 2017 Rankings

1 Wendell Carter

2 MJ Walker

3 Aljami Durham

4 Ikey Obiagu

5 Davion Mitchell

http://bigshots.net/big-shots-georgia-2017-player-rankings/…

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

From 1/27. ‏@OntheRadarHoops: 2017 guard Al Durham @aldurham01 finished with 18 points for Berkmar (GA) in a win @Southstampede


‏@BigShotsNation: #BIGSHOTSGA 2017 Rankings
1 Wendell Carter
2 MJ Walker
3 Aljami Durham
4 Ikey Obiagu
5 Davion Mitchell
http://bigshots.net/big-shots-georgia-2017-player-rankings/…

This is just in-state ranking, but good to see he's impressing.

[J_Smiff 304]

This is just in-state ranking, but good to see he's impressing.

 

The two kids he's sandwiched between are both unanimous 5 stars, too.  And Mitchell is a top 50 kid.

[mjtavier 169]

The two kids he's sandwiched between are both unanimous 5 stars, too.  And Mitchell is a top 50 kid.

Well that is awesome. Totally forgot about Al with all the 2016 recruiting going on. Hopefully he continues to get better and shoots up the rankings!

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

The two kids he's sandwiched between are both unanimous 5 stars, too.  And Mitchell is a top 50 kid.

Oh wow you're right. Ranking per 247

 

Carter - 2

Walker - 21

Durham - 190

Obiagu - 13

Mitchell - 38