Billingsley99 Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, 5 championships said: Honestly I haven’t watched him Live. But from the videos I’ve watched he is an electric playmaker. Besides Geronimo he would be the most athletic player on IU. Capable shooter, tho his shot needs some improvement. Looks like he loves to defend as well. He is a bit undersized but man is he athletic. Wow. I talked to a Coach who saw him play down in Louisville this summer against some of Indiana/Kentucky top talent and he said he was the best player on the floor at times. He was raving about him. the recruiting services always let some kids slip through the cracks we’ve seen our fair share of those at IU and I really believe he is another one. If no one bigger offers and he goes to Xavier i bet you he will be a star there. Really wish we were recruiting him. Any ideas why we have not offered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addictedtoIU Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 This kid reminds me of McKinley Wright who we thought might follow Archie to IU but ended up at Colorado. He was a very good player for them. Similar height, similar build, good skill set, and playing fearlessly. We can certainly use this type of player. Our players tend to play too cautiously; we need someone who plays fearlessly without being too reckless. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU4Ever Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 He tweeted this yesterday: Blessed to say I’ll make my college decision on my birthday April 12th 2021. Grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to the next chapter after my high school career. At this time, it looks like DePaul and Xavier are his only offers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted December 7, 2020 Report Share Posted December 7, 2020 46 minutes ago, IU4Ever said: He tweeted this yesterday: Blessed to say I’ll make my college decision on my birthday April 12th 2021. Grateful for this opportunity and looking forward to the next chapter after my high school career. At this time, it looks like DePaul and Xavier are his only offers. Verbal Commits lists more offers but I think those won't matter as he'll probably end up at Xavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 4 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: Any ideas why we have not offered No idea. Not sure if we are even actively recruiting him. I think he would of blew up this summer if not for covid shutting everything down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobSaccamanno Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Daily Hoosier can weigh in but my recollection is he had an article on Walker over the summer. My memory is Walker said IU was in heavy contact. I’m not sure if it has changed but we may very well still be heavily interested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnet550 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 37 minutes ago, BobSaccamanno said: Daily Hoosier can weigh in but my recollection is he had an article on Walker over the summer. My memory is Walker said IU was in heavy contact. I’m not sure if it has changed but we may very well still be heavily interested. @The Daily Hoosierany news here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU_Realist Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, Billingsley99 said: Any ideas why we have not offered His height and measurables. Edited December 8, 2020 by IU_Realist 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Robby Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 5 hours ago, 5 championships said: Have you watched him live? Nope. Strictly film or tv. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 Anyone know how he is? I've seen anywhere from 5'10" to 6'1". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU_Realist Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, go_iu_bb said: Anyone know how he is? I've seen anywhere from 5'10" to 6'1". He is like 5’9”/5’10”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 13 minutes ago, IU_Realist said: He is like 5’9”/5’10”. Is Ronnie Johnson a good comparison? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Daily Hoosier Posted December 8, 2020 Report Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 hours ago, gnet550 said: @The Daily Hoosierany news here? No offer from IU after some big some moments this summer. They are watching and still talking to him. Remember IU didn't offer Leal and Galloway until after their junior seasons and some early spring AAU action. I think we are in that same patient wait and see mode here. BTW, He is definitely not 5-9 and not 6-1. I've stood right next to him. My guess would be 5-11. 1 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
go_iu_bb Posted December 9, 2020 Report Share Posted December 9, 2020 247 added an update to his recruiting but it's behind a paywall. The URL does contain IU, Xavier, and Providence but that is just a URL and doesn't really mean anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indykev Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 On 12/7/2020 at 11:54 PM, Stlboiler23 said: Is Ronnie Johnson a good comparison? Who? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stlboiler23 Posted December 10, 2020 Report Share Posted December 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Indykev said: Who? Exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Flipping through the channels and saw Walker was playing on channel 23 here in Indy. It is late 4th quarter and they are up 11. I haven't seen him play but he looks like he passes well but he looks pretty small 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 1 hour ago, IU Scott said: Flipping through the channels and saw Walker was playing on channel 23 here in Indy. It is late 4th quarter and they are up 11. I haven't seen him play but he looks like he passes well but he looks pretty small I don’t think Archie wants another undersized guard. I think Rob is about as small as he would like and prefers longer guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IU Scott Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, dgambill said: I don’t think Archie wants another undersized guard. I think Rob is about as small as he would like and prefers longer guards. Walker looks like what Yogi did in high school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgambill Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, IU Scott said: Walker looks like what Yogi did in high school And I’m saying I don’t think Archie wants that. Not saying he won’t offer but look at the point guards Archie has offered. Not many under 6’1 if not bigger. I mean is Walker a top 20 player? Maybe that would change his mind but I don’t think he is. Someone will tell me I’m sure. If he is a poor mans Yogi then that isn’t going to cut it. Edited December 12, 2020 by dgambill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDB Posted December 12, 2020 Report Share Posted December 12, 2020 Scored 24 points today in a win over Franklin Central. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 championships Posted December 13, 2020 Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 5 hours ago, KDB said: Scored 24 points today in a win over Franklin Central. Will be a star at Xavier if that’s where he ends up. I know talent when I see it. I’ve played against D1 players and programs and I’ve coached D1 players. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC2345 Posted December 13, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2020 I’ve said it before but Brian Hahn who was his previous head coach the last 2 years said he had a chance to be the best player he’d ever coached. Brian also coached Kellen Dunham and Sean McDermott at Pendleton Heights so that’s pretty high praise for the kid. Yes they are different positions but still impressive. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUBBx5Banners Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 I’ve been a huuuge fan of this kid for a while now. I’ve consistently said I thought he’d be Mr. Basketball when it’s all said and done and I stand by it. I watched his sophomore games early in the pandemic and did a write up on page 1 if anyone is curious. This kid is fearless. He seems to play better in high pressure moments. Yeah I get that he doesn’t have ideal size but he has a level of ball skill and aggressiveness that is really impressive. I know he wants an IU offer. And imo it would be a huge mistake not to extend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dart Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Posted today 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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