Can’t remember if I’ve said this before or not, but of all the commits, Jurkin can least afford time out with a stress fracture. It’s really a shame if any of the kids get hurt and lose development time, but he probably needs court-time more than anyone.

Updated scoring averages:

2011 Etherington–17.4
2011 Zeller–24.5
2012 Perea–12.3
2012 Ferrell–16.6
2012 Jurkin–9.0
2012 Patterson–19.4
2012 Harris–17.1
2012 Hollowell–18.3
2012 McGary–13.0
2013 Hartman–11.7
2013 Davis–15.1
2013 Smotherman–13.6
2013 Baker–12.5
2013 Williams–16.7
2013 Irvin–11.9
2014 Blackmon–23.8
2014 Lyles –18.2
2014 Duncan–16.5
2014 Lyle–16.9
2014 Lands–11.1
2014 Thompson–12.0
2014 Bluiett–13.2

We will have it all coming 2012.

Shooter = Austin Etherington
Defensive stopper = Patterson
True Point Guard = Yogi
Shot Blocker = Jurkin/Perea
Slasher = Gary Harris (hopefully)
True big man = Zeller

How good is this Blackmon kid? I cannot wait to see this kid in Bloomington. Wow.

I agree, Blackmon is really putting up the numbers.

A kid not to sleep on is Mark Williams. He’s got that big frame and is putting up good numbers as a Soph. Would be a nice power forward to pair with Lyles the next year.

Not familiar with the name.

After the way Gordon and his family was treated by the opposing players, coaches and especially the Illannoy crowd last time he / they were there I would be absolutely stunned beyond belief if he could even get anyone in that family to even answer his call let alone talk to him or return a call for any other reason than to say WTF, don’t you or anybody associated with Illannoy ever call any of our numbers again.

I agree completely, if Harris was interested in us(as #1) I think he would at least be making more of an effort to come to games, campus, etc. and I haven’t seen it from him. I think Hollowell is making an effort to show he’s interested and with his other choice(Ohio St.) already taking a player at his position that year, I say we push hard for him. Plus, when he gets hot he can shoot lights out!

I really would like to see Holloway play in person a second time. I went to the HSE/LC game and Holloway just seemed so lackadaisical in his play. How he got 20 points or thereabouts in that game is beyond me. Everyone raves about him on here, but I just didn’t see it in that game, a game of some significance to both schools. I’ll have to try and get to another LC game before the season ends.

I REALLY like Patterson’s game. Think he is well underrated.

Is there a reason every time I reply to something, my previous comment has shown up? Not a big deal, but it must be my Google Chrome acting up. I think i’ve commented the wrong thing on a couple different threads today.

P.J. Thompson Scouting Report:

I had the chance to see PJ play against Covenant Christian last week, here are my notes -

PJ plays very much like a system PG, he walks it up after a make or dead ball, but will push the ball quickly up the floor after a miss. Brebeuf runs a motion offense and PJ gets them in it and starts the offense. On defense, Brefeuf used a 2-2-1 press back into a 2-3 zone. When Brebeuf went man, he guarded Covenant senior Will Ray who is ultra quick and PJ did very well. He has good athleticism and hops, but with his size and stature as a freshman he had dificulty finishing at the rim, a complete opposite of what I saw in Yogi Ferrell. He takes good care of the ball as a guard, great with either hand, and nothing fancy, maybe 1-2 TOs on the night. He will look for his shot within the offense and probably shot 12-15 times on the night. He had a couple of open court steals with his quickness.

In the first quarter, PJ had two catch and shoot threes and a weave into the lane for a layup and-1 but missed the foul shot for 8 points. He missed several second quarter shots and did not score. In the 3rd, he hit an open pull-up jumper and had a nice take to the hole for 4 points. In the 4th quarter with a decent lead, Brebeuf went mostly with a delay offense to run some clock. PJ hit 1 of 2 FTs in the 4th. He finished with 13 points and was 1-3 from the FT line.

Overall, he was a nice player, but nothing yet that said he was big time D1 talent. I would wait to see how he continues to develop before accepting a scholarship offer.

Posting almost 24 ppg.. AS A FRESHMAN?! Coudn’t agree with you more

A coach’s son and the son of someone that remembers what it was like to go thru the recruiting grinder. These two reasons are why I feel like he plays the game at the high level that he does and why his verbal will more than likely result in a LOI closely followed by a cream and crimson uniform.

I feel like he is also someone we will not have to worry about jumping to the next level before he is ready to. I would guess that we have him for at least 2 years unless he just comes in and sets the college bball scene on fire. I believe that is what is called a win win situation.

Nice report. Always nice to read observations on a possible future Hoosier by someone that witnessed it in person and that I consider bball knowledgeable.

And before someone reads something into that, no I don’t consider some of the other types of reports done by others to be uninformed.

I hate to bring up painful memories, but Crean has done some JC recruiting – Guy Marc Michel and Tijan Jobe (although Jobe was more out of necessity than choice I assume)

I went to the Warren Central – North Central game to see Devin Davis and, to a lesser extent, DSR play. DD is taller than I expected (listed at 6’6″) and is only 16 years old, so he could grow more. He’s a good athlete and ballhandler – he brought the ball up against the press several times with confidence – but seemingly not interested in banging underneath. He got in early foul trouble and sat out much of the first half. He had a flurry in the third quarter where he scored nine points in a couple minutes, including a couple coast-to-coast dribble drives and a three pointer that were pretty impressive and worth the price of admission. He fouled out with a few minutes remaining in the game on a couple very questionable calls – but that’s another story – and then sat during WC’s furious comeback that fell just short.

Overall impression – he’s already, as a sophomore, a good solid wing player and he will only get better over the next couple years. With all of the talent coming in ahead of him, especially the 2012 class, it’s easy to forget that he is also on the IU talent horizon. He will be a highly-valued recruit by the time he finishes high school, as if he isn’t already.

I don’t expect DSR to go to IU, so I was probably watching him with a more critical eye. He will be a solid D1 player somewhere, but he scores many of his points in the lane and driving to the basket, and he won’t be able to do that in college. He was the leading scorer in the game, but took lots of shots. Big strong kid, and a good player in any event.

One final note – I forgot that Greg Graham coaches Warren, and it was good to see him in action once again.

Maybe he’ll eat a lot and get very little exercise and put on some weight? HA

Kids don’t believe the Harris MSU stuff. It was the same story last year and Harris is following the Cody Zeller path to recruiting. Say nothing just let it play out. Our advantage with Harris has increased given those he will be surround with…we are in good shape.

Thanks man good stuff. You too Diesel.

My new Jerry has-to-love-it improved Tommy Pritchard 2011 Indiana Hoosiers starting line-up sponsored by Wheaties.

PG – Jordy
SG – Mo (I am talking the 150% healthy MO, no exceptions)
SF – CWat
PF – CZ
C- Pritch

Big Ten 6th Man of the Year – Verdell takes on the challenge of being the #1 option off the bench for the betterment of the team. So the second unit –

PG – VJ
SG – VO
SF – Sheehey (extra year in the gym prepares Will to guard bigger guys)
SF – AE ( yes it is a smaller lineup)
C- Elston

Roth continues in his role of instant offense, zone breaker and guard depth due to injury. Does Jeff Howard make enough strides to contribute? I hope so.

Bobby and Daniel are finishing the games out of reach.

Love Pritchard too. He does all the tough stuff and plays hard all the time. Hope his free throw touch gets better

Man that free throw is a grenade. It has to be mental. He shows a soft touch
around the rim. Get the darn thing a little airborne Tommy! Good grief.

I’m loving the fact that Buss is being totally overlooked by some of these recruiting sites. The guy is a stud and just based on his highlight reels, I feel like he plays with a chip on his shoulder. I’m just gonna say this once but the Hoosier Hysteria Dunk contest, VO vs Buss, that’s going to be fun to witness.

Bobby has the “body” but just doesn’t know how to use it to his advantage. He is built like pritch but Tom is more bouncy…to quote VJ. That guy who can go and play above the rim in the interior is needed….similar to what Will brings from the wing spot. Speaking of Will, what a find he has been and if he gets a better handle he will be a stud.