2013 Indiana Basketball Recruiting Board
The 2013 Indiana Basketball Recruiting Board, inspired by the Football Recruiting Board on mgoblog and the Hotboard on UMHoops, is a collection of information on recruits that Indiana is believed to be recruiting for its 2013 class.
Information that appears on school lists is collected from public recruit profiles on ESPN, Rivals, Scout and various news outlets. School lists only denote reported interest, not offers. The board should not be considered a complete list of prospects being recruited and is not endorsed by Indiana University.
If there is a prospect we should consider adding, please drop us an email at insidethehall@gmail.com.
Last Updated: 9/1/11
Projected Class Size: 4
Collin Hartman (Committed on November 21, 2010)
Forward, 6-6, 190-pounds, Cathedral (IN), Eric Gordon All-Stars
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 3-star (97); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Notes: Hartman is a versatile forward that can shoot from the perimeter. His ball handling is outstanding for his size and his basketball IQ helps set him apart. Hartman will need to continue improving his upper body strength and agility. Hartman played well in early July as he mixed his reliable jump shot with more aggressiveness off the dribble, but missed the end of the month with a back injury.
Devin Davis Jr. (Committed on November 21, 2010)
Forward, 6-6, 190-pounds, Warren Central (IN), Eric Gordon All-Stars
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 3-star (93); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Notes: Davis is known for his versatility and also a player that doesn’t take a play off. His AAU coach, Matt Green, offered this update on his spring and summer: “In the spring period for us, Devin Davis was a monster on the glass. Double figure rebounds every game we went out and played. He’s not afraid to do all of the dirty work. Where he’s improving a lot is his jump shot. That 15-foot to even some 3?s every now and then. He’s really doing a great job of doing that. And he doesn’t mind playing a role. And that’s the biggest thing. Whatever it takes to win that’s what he’s about right now.”
Forward, 6-9, 210-pounds, Germantown (WI), Wisconsin Swing
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 3-star (140); Scout: 4-star (96)
Schools: Butler, Creighton, Drake, Indiana, Marquette, Wake Forest, Wisconsin, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Wisconsin-Green Bay
Notes: Indiana offered Fischer prior to the first July evaluation period and tracked him closely at two events in Wisconsin and the Kentucky Hoopfest. Fischer broke down a recent unofficial visit to Bloomington and IU’s position in his recruitment in late August: “They would be high up. I enjoy going there. It feels like a great place to play. I don’t think you can get much better than Assembly Hall and the past that they have had. And hopefully, a good future, too.”
Forward, 6-6, 180-pounds, Detroit Community (MI), Michigan Hurricanes
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 4-star (57); Scout: 4-star (37)
Schools: Central Michigan, Florida, Indiana, Iowa State, Michigan, Michigan State, Xavier
Notes: Zeigler picked up an offer from the Hoosiers last spring and spoke highly of his relationship with the IU staff in a late June interview: “It’s just feels so comfortable whenever I’m around them. It’s like we’re family or something every time I talk to them.”
Forward, 6-9, 260-pounds, DeMatha (MD), Team Takeover
ESPN: 4-star (37); Rivals: 4-star (29); Scout: 4-star (42)
Schools: Clemson, Florida, Georgetown, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Kansas, Maryland, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, North Carolina State, Ohio State, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, St. John’s, Syracuse, Texas, Tulsa, UCLA, Virginia, Virginia Tech
Notes: The elite big man from Victor Oladipo’s high school in the D.C. area has several high-major offers, including Indiana. Anya has dropped over 30 pounds since arriving at DeMatha and is an impact post player with excellent foot work. Per recent updates on his Twitter account, Anya has talked to the IU staff this month via telephone.
Forward, 6-9, 190-pounds, Bullitt East (KY), BA Hoyas
ESPN: 4-star (42); Rivals: 4-star (23); Scout: 4-star (33)
Schools: Indiana, Louisville, Kentucky, Oklahoma State, Xavier
Notes: Willis, who de-committed from Purdue in early August, is a skilled four man that can face up or finish in the paint. He’s already taken unofficial trips to both Louisville and Kentucky since re-opening his recruitment and a trip to Bloomington is expected this fall.
Guard, 6-0, 175-pounds, Mishawaka Marian (IN), MBA Select
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 4-star (67); Scout: 4-star (84)
Schools: Indiana, Illinois, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Purdue, Xavier
Notes: Jackson, who began hearing from Indiana shortly after the Spiece Run ‘N Slam in early May, is a lead guard that can score and distribute. Notre Dame and Xavier, who have both offered scholarships, are being mentioned most prominently in his recruitment.
Forward, 6-7, 180-pounds, New Haven, Eric Gordon All-Stars
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 4-star (72); Scout: 4-star (78)
Schools: Butler, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Purdue, Tennessee, Xavier
Notes: A highly skilled wing that can stroke the jumper and also attack off the dribble, Beachem is one of the top 2013 players in the state. Beachem holds offers from Butler, Notre Dame and Purdue.
R.J. Curington
Guard, 6-4, 190-pounds, Oak Hill Academy (VA), CIA Bounce
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 3-star (NR); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Schools: Central Michigan, Clemson, Harvard, Illinois, Indiana, Miami (FL), North Carolina, Northwestern, Purdue, Stanford, Virginia, Wake Forest
Notes: Curington, a native of Dyer, Indiana, has taken an unofficial visit to Bloomington and drew attention from the Indiana coaching staff during the first July evaluation period. Curington spoke highly of the Hoosiers after a recent unofficial visit: “I absolutely enjoyed my visit. It was a great experience. The coaches and IU fans are great and very supportive.”
Guard, 6-3, 180-pounds, Louisville Trinity (KY), The Ville
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 3-star (144); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Schools: Auburn, Cincinnati, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Indiana, Oklahoma, Tennessee
Notes: As a result of a move from Shelby County to Trinity, Hicks sat out the 2010-2011 season due to Kentucky High School Athletic Association transfer rules. Hicks was tracked closely by Indiana at the Kentucky Hoopfest in July and had this to say about his interest in the Hoosiers: “Indiana is the school that’s the most in contact with me right now. I think I really like Indiana a lot and that’s probably going to be one of my top schools that I will choose from.”
Forward, 6-7, 235-pounds, Cleveland Benedictine (OH), TNBA Elite
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 3-star (108); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Schools: Akron, Central Michigan, Cincinnati, Indiana, Marquette, Michigan State, Penn State, Toledo, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Virginia Tech
Notes: A self-described “old school type player,” Williams is a solid but undersized post presence. He picked up an IU offer at Hoosier Hysteria and plans to make a decision in August of 2012.
Guard, 6-1, 170-pounds, Word of God (NC), D-One Sports
ESPN: NR; Rivals: 4-star (74); Scout: 4-star (70)
Schools: Appalachian State, Arizona, Florida State, Georgetown, Indiana, Miami (FL), North Carolina, North Carolina State, Tennessee, Wake Forest
Notes: ESPN describes Newkirk as a “solid all-around point guard that has great upside.” Newkirk was originally in the 2012 class, but reclassified to 2013. Newkirk is currently the only 2013 point guard Indiana has offered.
Guard, 6-4, 180-pounds, DeSoto (TX), Texas Titans
ESPN: 5-star (21); Rivals: 4-star (28); Scout: 5-star (23)
Schools: Arizona, Baylor, Duke, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisville, North Carolina State, Oklahoma, Texas
Notes: One of the country’s best shooters recently picked up an offer from the Hoosiers and also holds offers from Baylor, Duke, Texas and Texas A & M.
Others to keep an eye on: Brannen Greene (Mary Persons, Ga.), Desmond Ringer (Eagles Landing, Ga.), Devin Williams (Cincinnati, Ohio), Dominique Hawkins (Richmond, Ky.), Duane Wilson Jr. (Milwaukee Dominican, Wi.), James Young (Troy, Mi.), Jaylon Brown (Fishers, In.), Monte Morris (Flint, Mi.), Nolan Berry (St. Louis DeSmet, Mo.), Russell Woods (Chicago, Il.), Shirmane Thomas (Dallas, Tx.), Stephen Domingo (St. Ignatius Prep, Ca.), Torren Jones (Chandler, Az.).
