just perusing it, I don't see OH, VA, NC or TN being appreciably better. I live in NC and I can tell you this is an unusual year for top 150 kids here... IN is usually higher. Memphis is always a hotbed, but I think this is an unusual year for that area too. I don't think VA or TN have more kids, even in the year you reference. Plus most of the IN kids grew up in IN. Take away the VA prep schools and they aren't even in the discussion, even with the areas around DC. FL also has most of their top prospects at prep schools and is a much larger state. The bottom line is IN produces more than it's share of talent, and is a top recruiting state, regardless of size and even more so per capita.
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just perusing it, I don't see OH, VA, NC or TN being appreciably better. I live in NC and I can tell you this is an unusual year for top 150 kids here... IN is usually higher. Memphis is always a hotbed, but I think this is an unusual year for that area too. I don't think VA or TN have more kids, even in the year you reference. Plus most of the IN kids grew up in IN. Take away the VA prep schools and they aren't even in the discussion, even with the areas around DC. FL also has most of their top prospects at prep schools and is a much larger state. The bottom line is IN produces more than it's share of talent, and is a top recruiting state, regardless of size and even more so per capita.
I may have to go do some research and see how many homegrown, non-prep school kids the larger states have produced in the past 10 years and compare it to Indiana.
NY doesn’t grow more corn than IA. That’s what we’re talking about aren’t we?
And basketball isn’t scored on a curve where you get extra points if you’re from a small state.
True. But most are from close by. There aren’t any IN kids in either of those classes at those prep schools.
And I counted La Lumiere for IN.
Ask any analyst..Nationally...
Indiana is definitely a top five state for basketball on any level ..
I'd say higher for many...
Indiana is definitely a top five state for basketball on any level ..
I'd say higher for many...
OK, let's count: 1 NY, 2 CA, 3 FL, 4 TX, 5 IL, 6 ??? I don't see us being lower than 10 outright let alone per capita, but that doesn't fit your narrative, does it? So, let's just say 15-20. But yes, top 10 for the smallest state of that group means it's a pretty talent-rich state.
In the past we have seen Hammons go out east, Scruggs went to Prolific Prep, Newman was on his way to IMG until mom's health issues brought him back, Plumlee's all went to NC, McGary went to Brewster Prep, JaQuan Lyle to Huntington Prep, Smith Rivera ended at Oak Hill.
None in the recent classes, I get it, but there have been plenty offer the years. Obviously there have been others over the years, that was just off the top of my head, some staying relatively close, others going all over the country.
Indiana was 4th per capita among all the states when it came to producing NBA players according to an article in the Indianapolis Star, and there was a bleacher report article a couple years ago that had Indiana tied for 4th for states that produce the best college basketball talent,
I disagree with your logic in this case.
Indiana is an exceptional basketball state and produces more than its share of talent.
I never said it wasn’t per capita. But that doesn’t really matter either. Games aren’t scored on a per capita basis.
I’m just bringing reality to those who live in the Indiana and IU bubble.
It’s a great state no doubt. This all started when someone claimed it’s THE TOP STATE. That’s not true. It’s not even close to being true. But it is very strong per capita. No argument there.
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