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Gabe Cupps this week.

In the Charlie Hughes Shootout yesterday (150 teams), Lawrence North soundly defeated Flory's Kokomo team 95-68.   Almost a 30-point thrashing.

Myles Baker had 24 points for LN, with seven 3-pointers.   IU recruit Azavier Robinson had 21.  

Flory Bidunga 19 points for Kokomo.

Kokomo needs shooters to help Flory.  This is a good lesson for him.  I hope Gabe Cupps texts him that if Flory comes to Indiana, Gabe will personally make sure no one double teams him in college. 

A terrific article with Woodson's comments on Trayce and JHS futures.

JHS:  "He never let us down.  We’ll be talking about him in 10 years because he’ll have a solid career in the NBA.”

Trayce:  "There is nothing he cannot do.  He is NBA ready.  Golden State got a hell of a player."

Lots more here:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/mike-woodson-sees-bright-nba-futures-for-jalen-hood-schifino-and-trayce-jackson-davis/

Plus:  Jalen arrives in Los Angeles:

6 hours ago, Seeking6 said:

Seems that Jeremiah Williams has entered the portal again. He started at Temple, went to Iowa St and committed to Illinois and now has backed off that commitment. I read this two ways. Either Illinois is confident in getting another PG? Or someone really messed up because as of now Illinois doesn't really have a PG.

I read Williams could be involved in the Iowa and Iowa State gambling probe.

So, all bets are off on this guy.

Ta dum, dum.

Sorry if already posted.  This thread moves fast lately.

27 minutes ago, dgambill said:

2 hours ago, rico said:

The Pacers need a Batman and Robin to win the title.

And we have neither imo.

I Googled Batman Basketball.  Was not disappointed.

Several new and highly ranked 2025 players here from TheDailyHoosier, with Indiana interest or visits. 

Most top 25 or top 50.  Many I haven't heard of.

We're officially a school that recruits nationally now. 

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/iu-basketball-staff-begins-direct-contact-with-class-of-2025-some-names-to-watch/

11 hours ago, Seeking6 said:

Anyone know anything about Jaylen Forbes? Keep seeing some smoke on this one. 

11 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said:

Started at Alabama then transferred to Tulane. 6’5” SG. Averaged 18.5 ppg, 5rpg and almost 2 app. Shot near 39% from 3 and over 86% free throws.

Various chatter from a few sites:  if Jaylen enters the portal, Indiana is favored.  And that Jaylen would be one of the best players on the team, and maybe the conference.  I don't know if this is true, or if it's a bunch of people feeding off each other's posts.

Rupp Rafters has a thread that says Indiana is the leader - keeping in mind that Jaylen isn't even officially available yet, if ever.

Maybe something will happen here, or maybe it fizzles out.  

Just my opinion from what's online.  I'm no insider. 

Kiyan this week about Indiana:

(background: Mike Woodson coached his dad Carmelo Anthony at the NY Knicks.)

“I used to be the little kid in the locker room, running around, when he was coaching my dad. (Woodson) is like a mentor to me, more than anything. If I do go to Indiana, it’s going to be great. I feel like he would put me in positions to score. He will build around me, get players that do what I do, score and also shoot the ball, defend. I’m just ready for him to reach out to me on June 15th and we will go from there.” 

"If I do go to Indiana, it's going to be great." - I love that.  This coaching staff is awesome.

1 hour ago, 13th&Jackson said:

https://www.thedailyhoosier.com/jalen-hood-schifino-gets-nba-draft-green-room-invite/

JHS can invite up to 10 guests to the Green Room.  Expect Mike Woodson, along with family and agent.

It would be awesome if he had some spots for the 2024 Montverde players we're recruiting.

This was posted by Montverde Academy Basketball twitter, along with several others of JHS in his Indiana jersey. 

No doubt all their current players we're recruiting see these.

1 hour ago, IUFLA said:

 

hahaha, he's arm-checking his little brother at the 24-second mark.

btw, he's close to his kid brother, and it looks like they're having fun here.  I hope the whole family did.

2 hours ago, IUFLA said:

Q&A with Jaeden after the visit courtesy of our friend @The Daily Hoosier

"They had a scrimmage which was cool to watch.  And after that when they were breaking down the huddle they brought me in the huddle and allowed me to introduce myself to the team.  So all of that was cool."

4 minutes ago, Victobmyboy said:

I said he looked like a bigger HMP and got killed for it.

Many experts said Hanner Perea was a one-and-done.  Maybe lottery. 

I remember seeing this video and thinking he was unstoppable.  

Boogie Fland and Tyler Betsey both visiting Indiana next week, per TheDailyHoosier.

Both are top 15 in the class of 2024.

Betsey is an AAU teammate of IU target and top-ranked Dylan Harper.

I like our chances when this coaching staff gets kids on campus.

Many say we have no chance.  But Flory has visited many times, and really enjoyed them.  His smiles are genuine.  Gabe Cupps recruits him constantly.  Trayce looked for him immediately after we beat then #1 Purdue at home on national television.

Flory says relationships matter to him.  I can't think of anyone who has been better recruited by Indiana.

1 hour ago, KoB2011 said:

Heat don’t have much of a chance IMO. 

I'm for Denver, but I won't relax until the series is over and Denver has the trophy in their hands.