Also absent...

LN South aka Louisville.

Did he actually have an offer from our friends at West Lafayette? For one thing, there aren't any open scholarships left to offer at Purdue for 2010 last time I checked. Top prospects won't normally verbal to a school which has to promise them a scholarship will/might open up by the time they would actually sign a LOI. One more available at IU for 2010 which would also fill all of the 2011 scholarships (prior to defections). If Dominique is the "one and done" that he thinks he is, he might not need the 2011 scholarship though.

I think he is a good player, don't think he is one and done, not sure of his position yet either.....Love to have him at IU though.....

My IU wants list.....no matter what class
1. D. Fergunson
2. Kyrie Irving
3. D.Davis (if anyone would like to join my d.davis fan club let me know)
4. M. Teague

D. Davis is amazing. I'll join the fan club. He's honestly at the top of my wish list

I don't know about our chances. These schools are located in every region of the united states. I think one day he might choose ucla the next IU.

My Hoosier 2010 class w/ Rivals stars:
Ferguson (can play the 3 or 4) - 5*
Irving (can play 1 or 2) - 4*
Williams (can play 2 or 3) - will be at least 3* by end of year!
Morgan (can play the 2 or 3) -4*

We will still have Muniru, Capobianco, Elston, and Pritchard at the 4-5 spot, so please don't insist we need more bigs as I know some will have to resist the urge to do!

George I don't consider Elston a Big....he is 6'7, but he is more of a 3-4. When I say big, I am talking the bawa types 6'10 back to the basket, shot blocking, and rebounding.....at times Pritchard struggled with that due to his size at 6'8-6'9

It's college basketball...not the NBA. Plus Crean's system doesn't seem to often have 2 "bigs" on the court at the same time. Don't forget Watford can be a 4 on the floor too. That's a possible 5 man rotation for 2 spots(Jobe can be 6, ha!).

As long as we can defend a 6'10 guy (which I think those 4 can do, we will be alright). Ferguson could also be able to as well. Keep in mind that they have to guard us too and sometimes it is best to have a guy that can take you outside the paint a bit. There is not many 6'10+ guys out there, so I like the 6'7+ guys we got! I'm not going to argue with a 7-foot beast if he wants to come here, but those 4 are my choices right now.

Has everyone forgot about the possibility of Will Barton

I'll take the #1 SG in the country by scout.com, but he may be too similar to Williams and Morgan if we get them both in the 2010 class.

I had read somewhere that Elston is a legit 6'9" and possibly still growing. Don't know I was misinformed once again or not.

IU Marine-

That would be awesome if he is, I know he is built for the big ten so that won't be an issue. He is the one kid who could be a "brian evans" type of surprise at IU.

Scout today put up a heading Something About Indiana that Irving wants. I was wondering if anybody had information on that article.

Don't want to quote the entire article here because it's paid content, but I think this is the quote you're looking for:

"Their fan base is amazing. When I went out there to see them play, the fans were great and the atmosphere was great. It shows me people in Indiana live for basketball, and that’s what I live for. That’s what I want."

The optimal class for IU in 2010 is:
1. Ferguson
2. Irving
3. Teague

But is one of them out due to David Williams?

Teague is 2011 class.

Sorry buddy but Teague is in the 2011 meaning he is still available for us. If Crean wants to use alot of schollys in the 2010 class that means we only have like 2-3 for the 2011 class (which by the way is loaded).

Teague
D. Davis
J. Davus
Turner
Griffin
Gant
Zeller
Plumlee
McAdoo

Teague is a '11 prospect, so conceivably, Ferguson, Irving, and Williams could be our class, but I doubt it.
Would love to pick up Irving. Don't particularly see Ferguson coming here, but it'd be nice. We'll see.
We're looking at quite a few solid guys for '10, so I'm not too worried about it.

Does 6'10 center Adreian Payne still have IU as an option?

I dont think so...


I know Ferguson might be a one and done or 2 years, but if he was that means that would have a NBA player that is from Crean's system and that would help alot on future recruits. IU would be seen as a program that can help produce kids to the pros, so the recruits would think that Crean can help tham....

Dominique Ferguson may be a one-and-done or a two-and-done but he gives every indication of making it to the NBA. IU is a great basketball school with tradition and great coaching, informed fans and great facilities. All good reasons to attend IU even without mentioning the academics. Dominique Ferguson should also remember that during the NBA off season IU has a brand new world class practice facility within driving distance of his home. Talk to the other hoosiers in the NBA who were home for Little Five weekend and the concerts etc. IT is his distinct advantage to become a hoosier and he'd be adored by the fans as well as within driving distance for family and friends to watch him play. GO IU!