(2018) PG Darius Garland to Vandy

[Walking Boot of Doom 18,170]

I’m of the opinion that Garland is the most important recruit out of all 2018 AND 2019 targets. 

With Garland, we have a stud PG for 2+ years. I think he guarantees that Romeo  can focus on scoring and solidifies his commitment, and ensures 2019 wings and forwards they will have a premiere ballhandler when they join.

For those arguing Romeo is a must get, or about who are the must gets in 2019, Garland is a great option to help your opinions become reality. 

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 2,077]

I was on the fence about whether or not IU should recruit Garland but you just talked me into it.  Lets get Garland :)

[Bailey7878 2,506]

Would love to have him but I have a gut feeling we get Romeo and he goes to Vandy or UK. It's really hard to get a read on this one and the article doesn't provide any clarity. 

You got it.

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[Chris007 62,616]

On 10/7/2017 at 6:14 PM, Woodson1980 said:

The second name out of Archies mouth at the last presser when speaking of point guards was Durham,Newkirk being the first.
Don't sleep on this kid I'm telling you.

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He's got a long way to go. Not saying he won't be a good player down the road but right now IMO he looks like a jr high kid playing on the high school team. All my opinion though

[WayneFleekHoosier 51,796]

He's got a long way to go. Not saying he won't be a good player down the road but right now IMO he looks like a jr high kid playing on the high school team. All my opinion though

That's pretty much my feel as well. Excited to see him develop though because he seems to have the potential.


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[GloryDays 6,232]

He's got a long way to go. Not saying he won't be a good player down the road but right now IMO he looks like a jr high kid playing on the high school team. All my opinion though

I understand that,but we're talking a year down the road.He definitely has potential.I myself would love to have a long physical point for a change.

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[WayneFleekHoosier 51,796]

I understand that,but we're talking a year down the road.He definitely has potential.I myself would love to have a long physical point for a change.

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Rob Phinisee will be with us 4 years. Not much hope in a long, physical point.

But I'm with you.

Miss on Garland, then 100% of my hope transfers to Anthony. Until the next shiny object the year after that, that we probably won't get.


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[LamarCheeks 22,282]

SI's latest bowl projections have us playing Vandy in the Music City Bowl. Winner gets Garland? (Wouldn't be crazy about playing Vandy in Nashville, though). 

https://www.si.com/college-football/2017/10/10/bowl-projections-matchups-predictions-schedule-playoff

[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,356]

http://www.tennessean.com/story/sports/high-school/2017/10/12/darius-garland-brentwood-academy-star-guard-gears-up-season-his-recruitment-winds-down/731261001/

arius Garland, Brentwood Academy's star guard, gears up for season as his recruitment winds down

 

Michael Murphy, USA TODAY NETWORK – Tennessee Published 6:01 a.m. CT Oct. 12, 2017

Brentwood Academy point guard Darius Garland, widely regarded as one of the nation's top prep point guards, has narrowed his list of finalists to Vanderbilt, Kentucky, Indiana and UCLA Michael Murphy / The Tennessean

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It’s mid-October on the campus of Brentwood Academy, and it’s hard not to notice the Eagles’ undefeated and nationally ranked football program.

But while college football commitments Camron Johnson, Gavin Schoenwald, Jackson Sirmon and the rest of the Eagles are logging reps at Carlton Flatt Field, the school’s most coveted collegiate recruit is nowhere to be found.

He isn’t far away, though.

When he's not crisscrossing the country for AAU, recruiting visits or other basketball-related business like last weekend’s men’s junior national team minicamp in Colorado Springs, Brentwood Academy’s Darius Garland usually can be found in one of the school’s three gymnasiums.

Brentwood Academy senior point guard Darius Garland shoots during practice at Brentwood Academy Middle School  Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean

The two-time Tennessean Midstate Player of the Year and TSSAA Mr. Basketball recipient is gearing up for what will be his fifth and final season playing for the prominent Williamson County private school — one he’s confident will end in a school-record-tying fourth consecutive Division II-AA state championship.

“Four-peat,” Garland said with a smile. “(Brentwood Academy alumnus) Brandan Wright did it, and I just want to follow in his footsteps.”

At the same time, however, the 6-foot-2 Garland, who’s widely regarded as one of the nation’s top high school point guards, is winding down a recruitment that has spanned more than three years.

”I never thought I would get this much attention, but it’s been like this since freshman year so I feel used to it now,” Garland said. “It’s been great, building relations with other coaches, seeing new faces and meeting new people. I mean, legendary coaches are calling me and texting me every day.”

Garland, the nation’s No. 3 point guard according to 247Sports composite rankings, recently narrowed his list of finalists to four schools — Kentucky, Indiana, UCLA and Vanderbilt. He's not sure when he'll commit, but his dad doesn't expect him to wait until the early signing period starts Nov. 11.

It can be a lot at times, Garland admitted, but he has several resources to lean on within what he refers to as his “inner circle,” which consists of dad Winston, mom Felicia, brothers Desmond and Miguel, trainer Jamal Richardson and high school coach Hubie Smith.

“They know what page I’m on," Garland said. "They know my achievements, and they know my goals for the next level and hopefully beyond that. We’re all trying to get there.”

 

Winston Garland, an assistant coach at Brentwood Academy who played collegiately at Missouri State, has been through the recruiting process himself. The eight-year NBA veteran (1987-95) never experienced the sort of recruiting hype Darius has, though.

“I wish I could (compare our recruitments), but the game has changed so, so much, man,” said Winston, who was courted by Indiana, Kansas State, Missouri State, Oklahoma and UNLV back in the mid-1980s. “I just tell him all the time, ‘We’re going to do our homework; we’re going to include the people that need to be included; and it’s going to be your first big boy decision.’”

Smith, who’s coached Garland since his eighth-grade season at Brentwood Academy, also has spent time with the college coaches recruiting his star player — unlike when high school basketball factories Oak Hill Academy in Virginia, Montverde Academy in Florida and Huntington Prep in West Virginia tried to lure him away two summers ago.

“I’ve been very involved,” Smith said. “I’ve talked to all the coaches, and I’ve been to basically all the in-home visits. I want to hear what they’re saying to him. Some people tell you what you want to hear, and my job is to make sure that I get some of the fog out of the way and make it clearer to the best of my ability.”

 

As for the prep schools — a route taken by former CPA standouts Braxton Key and Jalen Lindsey? 

“Well they didn’t call me, of course,” Smith said. “But we had the discussion a couple summers ago, and to be honest, he told me, ‘Coach, I want to graduate with my friends.’”

Added Winston, “Not once did we really think about it. It was great to hear from programs like that, but it was never once an option. My wife and I, we’re firm believers, and we know that He has a plan. He has a plan whether you’re here, Montverde or, shucks, Trinidad."

Smith said it’s that kind of attitude, and upbringing, that makes his star point guard such a special player. 

“When we had a conversation recently, I said to him, ‘You know you’ve been so easy to coach from the day that I met you, and it's going to be interesting this year with all the accolades you’ve gotten how you’re going to be,’” Smith said. “’He just smiled and laughed and said, ‘Coach, I’m not changing.’

“And I don’t think he will.”

 

Reach Michael Murphy at mfmurphy@tennessean.com or 615-259-8026 and on Twitter @Murph_TNsports.

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Brentwood Academy, Sr.

Height: 6-foot-2 Weight: 173 pounds

247Sports composite: 5 stars; rated the nation’s No. 11 overall prospect and No. 3 point guard in the Class of 2018.

Remaining visits: Kentucky (Oct. 13), Indiana (Oct. 20), UCLA (Oct. 27)

 

 

[Uspshoosier 54,684]

Zagsblog did an interview with Shittu and he mentioned the possibility of playing together with Garland. Looks like if he commits he could take Garland with him.
http://www.zagsblog.com/2017/10/12/simi-shittu-eyeing-one-done-college-season-vanderbilt-north-carolina-play/

That’s about the 25th player in the class of 2018 the Garlands going to be a package deal with. Sarcasm button


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[Tak42 103]

RELAX


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[MikeRoberts 7,998]

That’s about the 25th player in the class of 2018 the Garlands going to be a package deal with. Sarcasm button


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Who are the other 23? I have heard of shittu and Langford but that's it


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[Uspshoosier 54,684]

Who are the other 23? I have heard of shittu and Langford but that's it


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Grimes, tre Jones, reddish to name a few others


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[Uspshoosier 54,684]

Who are the other 23? I have heard of shittu and Langford but that's it


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https://www.seccountry.com/kentucky/darius-garland-kentucky-basketball-recruiting-duke-basketball-marvin-bagley-cameron-reddish
Article from July.


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[WayneFleekHoosier 51,796]

Garland, Bol Bol, and Zion Williamson (maybe others) on officials to UK this weekend.






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[ALASKA HOOSIER 11,356]

Well, at least they won't get personal attention

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[OliviaPope40 7,507]

Just now, ALASKA HOOSIER said:

Well, at least they won't get personal attention

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They'll be presented with a briefcase full of cash and an Escalade on campus. 

[Hurryin' Hoosiers 2,077]

Whoever jumps in the car first...gets it.

[Uspshoosier 54,684]

Garland enjoyed “ridiculous’ visit to Big Blue Madness. He was impressed with the practices and here is a shocker had nice things to say about the school he was visiting. They want him to play along Quickley which he has done in Italy so he says it wouldn’t be a problem. Says all teams are equal at this point. This is all according to a VIP article on the Kentucky website.


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[Uspshoosier 54,684]

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/conference-call-last-giant-visit-weekend-set-to-begin


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