(2019) SF Keion Brooks Jr. to Kentucky

[rcbowla 7,180]

MSU just added F Julius Marble to the 2019 class. Not sure where they sit with scholarships or if they intended to use KBJ as a F but that may mean they aren't expecting to get him.

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[HoosierDYT 1,748]

Anyone know if he came up today? I’m guessing no as someone would’ve seen him.

However, seeing the Hoosiers rolling, Phin looking good as ever, and Trayce dropping 40 points last night, we have to look pretty darn enticing.


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[ap2345 8,572]

Anyone know if he came up today? I’m guessing no as someone would’ve seen him.

However, seeing the Hoosiers rolling, Phin looking good as ever, and Trayce dropping 40 points last night, we have to look pretty darn enticing.


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He didn’t


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[MemphisHoosier 2,273]

1 hour ago, rcs29 said:

MSU just added F Julius Marble to the 2019 class. Not sure where they sit with scholarships or if they intended to use KBJ as a F but that may mean they aren't expecting to get him.

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According to Verbal Commits, linked below, MSU is set at 13 for next season.  I wouldn't say we are in the 'clear' - scholarships are fluid with early entries (Cassius? Ward?) & transfers.  Net, if Brooks wants to go to MSU, they will gladly take him and figure out the scholarships later.

https://verbalcommits.com/schools/michigan-state

 

[schoosier 3,522]

22 hours ago, 8bucks said:

He won’t get any backlash that matters. Indiana just is not that big a deal for their to be that much. We all care but Ft Wayne has been sending kids to all kinds of non IU destinations for a long time now.


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I always thought Fort Wayne was Indiana leaning growing up. Things change obviously.

[8bucks 6,562]

I always thought Fort Wayne was Indiana leaning growing up. Things change obviously.

I don’t live there so from a fan standpoint it may lean that way but there have been a lot of Ft Wayne kids take a non IU path that I doubt fear of backlash will be an decision issue.


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[mdn82 25,546]

I always thought Fort Wayne was Indiana leaning growing up. Things change obviously.

Honestly it’s really neutral. There are OSU, PU, IU, UM, and MSU. More MSU than UM. I think PU rivals IU evenly around the city.


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[ViaSwiss 264]

1 hour ago, mdn82 said:

Honestly it’s really neutral. There are OSU, PU, IU, UM, and MSU. More MSU than UM. I think PU rivals IU evenly around the city.


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12 hours ago, 8bucks said:

I don’t live there so from a fan standpoint it may lean that way but there have been a lot of Ft Wayne kids take a non IU path that I doubt fear of backlash will be an decision issue.


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Fort Wayne is neutral maybe compared to some other hardcore parts of the state. But it is still overwhelmingly pro-IU. You are correct that most of the big time players from here go elsewhere, but that is only because Davis and Crean refused to ever recruit Fort Wayne. Izzo, Pitino, Painter, and Matta were always seen in gyms here, but for some reason never IU coaches. In the last 10 years Purdue probably has 7 guys from FW, Michigan St has 2, Ohio St has 1, Michigan has 1-2, Louisville has 2, Notre Dame 1-2.

Archie is already on Keion Brooks Jr and also Kaleb Furst.  

 

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[cthomas 6,522]

Given how long and tiring (going to commit soon for months) this recruitment has been, the team is providing a great distraction by finally playing well. With the game on Thursday there won't be time to stress about Keon's choice until afterward.

[MikeRoberts 7,230]

Honestly it’s really neutral. There are OSU, PU, IU, UM, and MSU. More MSU than UM. I think PU rivals IU evenly around the city.


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I haven’t lived there in 15 years but it was a pro IU town at the time


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[mdn82 25,546]

I haven’t lived there in 15 years but it was a pro IU town at the time


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It’s definitely a pro IU town. Unfortunately it’s also pro other schools now too... I almost feel like OSU may be over PU. It’s not as dominant as it was when I was a kid in favor of IU.


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[Honkyman 1,670]

If Indiana wins Thursday and Friday, the Brooks announcement will be buried somewhat by IU's winning streak and likely (if they beat Michigan State a 3rd time) entry into the NCAA tournament.  If IU loses to Ohio State and Brooks chooses Kentucky, it will be a double dose of bad luck. Brooks picking IU will be celebrated either way.

[rcbowla 7,180]

It’s definitely a pro IU town. Unfortunately it’s also pro other schools now too... I almost feel like OSU may be over PU. It’s not as dominant as it was when I was a kid in favor of IU.


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Can't speak for the city itself but the little town to the south is overwhelmingly pro IU. Actually I'd say OSU is 2nd but we're also right on the border.

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[TXHoosierDaddy 1,375]

For a second I legit thought he was talking about our 4 game winning streak and got really excited....then I realized the decision date being that far away. Still I am optimistic it could mean both! Haha

[mark1981 1,371]

1 minute ago, TXHoosierDaddy said:

For a second I legit thought he was talking about our 4 game winning streak and got really excited....then I realized the decision date being that far away. Still I am optimistic it could mean both! Haha

That 4 is blue and white.  Uh oh

[ctown2grhoosier 380]

11 minutes ago, mark1981 said:

That 4 is blue and white.  Uh oh

That's literally the first thing I thought when I saw it! why blue and white!!! lol

[Stuhoo 82,142]

 

 

[MoyeNeeded 3,073]

20 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

 

 

Full face photo...uh oh...lol!

[HoosierDYT 1,748]

It’s impossible not to notice the overwhelming amount of IU comments under his tweets. Seriously, if he wants to go where he’s literally wanted and needed, it’s pretty darn obvious


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[IUHoosier5 1,798]

My gut still tells me he’s a Hoosier


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