I just read an article on sports illustrated that said he moved up 87 spots to number 4 overall! If that’s true that’s crazy! Obviously I’m not in the know but have a feeling we still have a good shot at him! What is everyone’s thoughts?https://www.si.com/college/indiana/...YIuAsJLzolHeNpcu_rjSZNHZJUOU7Urry4u6rMVS2UDgA
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Yeah that is crazy he must of had some great AAU games. Sadly I have read Michigan State is the favorite I guess we backed off for awhile and only recently got back in. So I guess maybe we have a shot but not sure.
Not only is MS really strong with him I would imagine the big boys like Duke will now get involved with him being top 10. We probably needed to be on him hard early to have a chance. I guess we had backed off for whatever reason.
We backed off because Bloom told Coach Woodson too!
He didn't seem to be into us early on, so I think we moved to something better at the time. I'll be curious to see where he ends up on the composite. While 247 has him at #4, their composite still has him at 70 something, up from the low 100s.
Watched him in the semi state and state. ..
Knew he was better than that March ranking.
I'd like to see another 6'11 player with athleticism on him ..No one in Indiana high school can match up with him..
Izzo sat front row gazing at him..
Is he a lefty Jaren Jackson..Idk
Knew he was better than that March ranking.
I'd like to see another 6'11 player with athleticism on him ..No one in Indiana high school can match up with him..
Izzo sat front row gazing at him..
Is he a lefty Jaren Jackson..Idk
I havnt been that impressed with him. Watched him against LN and state. You are correct about not having decent competition in Indiana
They've created the LGBolognaTQ+ , It was just a matter of time. 😁
He looks pretty athletic and long. Decent stroke too. Time will tell and I’m sure Woody will push if he thinks he is a good fit. He’s either buying it or not.
If Woody thinks he is the right fit, he will ramp up the effort. If not he has good offers including MSU and KU.
He played on the a really good team. He definitely isn’t aggressive but he doesn’t make any mistakes. I’m not sure how good he can be as he’s very neutral.
My god, could those two talk any more while saying any less?
tired of Izzo poaching IN. It's time to change that, and this would be a great recruit to do that with. Every coach we've had has said "closing the borders" was a priority, but none have been able to get it back to the level we had with RMK.
With CMW's personality, I think he'll get us back in with both AAU and HS coaches, and I think any neglect in recruiting could be easily explained away in the transition. We should make a full court press on this guy. I think any objective person would agree it feels like MSU and probably Coach Izzo's time of ruling the B10 is past.
I agree, which is what I'd be trying to leverage with IN recruits especially... like Booker.
How important is the coach now? Or is it all about the boosters?
Based on info on another site, there’s lots of mixed takes on Booker. He might be several years away from being any kind of force in Power 6 ball. IU’s staff appears to be interested in bigs who can really play right from the get go, so looking elsewhere. It appears they are not looking at guys just because they are from Indiana. Sounds like a smart approach.
he's now the #4 recruit based on a recruiting service, right? Don't think it would have much to do with being from IN at that point, nor am I suggesting that. I'm just saying let's take advantage of the benefit we have with in-state talent when they can help us. If they determine he doesn't I'm OK with that.
need to start winning consistently and in state recruiting will pick up
He's come a long way in the last few months. I'm a pretty avid supporter of Cathedral and have watched him grow through the years. His previous motor concerns were somewhat overblown. I'd almost categorize it as being passive or timid not lack of hustle/energy. I won't pretend to know what it's like being 6'10 at 15-16 years old but I'd have to imagine for the ones who are, probably have an awkward phase. I think Booker has fully grown into his body and understands he's the biggest kid on the court now.
As far as Booker and his college career goes, I don't think he's even begin to scratch the surface yet. He's got more than one and done potential due to his length and skillset yet there's very good chance he doesn't reach his full potential in the 6 months that he's a college basketball player.
I'd guess for a few kids, it will be primarily about the NIL deals, but so far, at least to a total outsider, it seems that IU is at least OK in that department and it sounds like PU is helping us by being more inept than we appear to be maybe. OSU to me seems to have the biggest and best structure from what I've read, but it's also possible other schools just haven't had it publicized.
But, I would think the coaches still are the single biggest factor in recruiting and will continue to be. Smart coaches will be trying to insure they have the best NIL deals for their players too. In this particular recruitment, I have no idea how we compare to MSU; do they have a good NIL arrangement (and I realize it's hard to say because any single booster could work a deal with a particular player that no one would be aware of in advance)?
It just feels a bit haphazard. I know IU is promoting that we are doing well, but I don't feel like we have the support system built like OSU did with their foundation. I know IU is touting that we're doing well, but I don't see that as the most reliable source. Much of the NIL stuff I hear about surrounds Hoosiers for Good, Cav or the Hoosier Hysterics, and that doesn't feel like a comprehensive approach.
Ohio State is the one disseminating their NIL information as well. I'm not sure i understand the comparison.
We aren't inept.
We're doing fine in the NIL department. Kids are getting deals. The Hysterics just announced they signed both Reneau and JHS to NIL deals that in their words are "substantial". How much that is, who knows, but sounds more then just a few bucks.
We're doing okay in the NIL department.
From what I've read, they have a foundation setup by Cardale Jones, a charitable one for all athletes and one set up by Jones and a Schottenstein with Urban Myer on the board of directors, that I assume will focus mostly on football and bball. That seems a little more substantial and well thought out than the Hoosier Hysteric guys, no? Does to me...
that's what I'd say: we're doing OK but I'd still imagine one with Cardale Jones, a Shottenstein and Urban Myer is probably able to pull together bigger deals than HH. I'd love to see some bigger name boosters associated with IU and their NIL approach. Think Mark Cuban's support would hold sway with many bball recruits?
