Report: Maurice Sutton to Villanova

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

According to a report on philly.com, Upper Marlboro (MD) big man Maurice Sutton will attend Villanova. This is not surprising, as IU picked up Tijan Jobe yesterday and are pursuing Emmanuel Negedu as well for 2008.
Sutton was also considering Seton Hall. He’s not among the top 150 players in the 2008 class on Rivals.com and […]

Around the Hall: Hulls, Jobe, Negedu and more

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

Tuesday was another whirlwind day for Indiana basketball as Tijan Jobe joined the 2008 class, Jordan Hulls pledged for 2009 and Emmanuel Negedu was released from Arizona and is listing IU as a possible destination. Here are some links to coverage of those stories, plus an update on Maurice Sutton and Muncie Central guard Jeremiah […]

Report: Tijan Jobe to sign with IU today

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

According to sources speaking with Peegs, Tigan Jobe a 7-foot-0, 265-pound sophomore from Olney Central College will sign with IU today. He averaged three points, three rebounds and six blocks a game. (See: project.)
It seems Crean went after what was left of big men in both the high school (Maurice Sutton) and juco ranks […]

Maurice Sutton and Emmanuel Negedu

Monday, May 19th, 2008

Those of you waiting on the edge of your seats for a decision from Maurice Sutton won’t have to wait much longer. Sutton could decide between Indiana, Villanova and Seton Hall as early as tonight.
Here’s what his high school coach, Lewis Howard, told Adam Zagoria:
“He’s down to three. We’re going to know something later tonight […]

Roundup: Adidas May Classic

Sunday, May 11th, 2008

The Adidas May Classic took place this weekend in Bloomington and here are some notes from the event compiled from around the Web:
– Indiana Elite, led by Bobby Capobianco (IU), Jordan Hulls, Stephan Van Treese, Colt Ryan, D.J. Byrd (Purdue) and Mason Plumlee (Duke), won the 17-and-under title with a 80-63 win over the Michigan […]

Is Sutton the final piece to 2008 class?

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Both Hoosier Nation and Peegs are reporting that Maurice Sutton will make an unofficial visit to Bloomington in the near future and with an offer in hand, Indiana may now be the favorite to land the 6-10 Maryland big man. Sutton had previously favored Kentucky, but the Wildcats did not offer a scholarship and probably […]

Maryland big man Maurice Sutton gets Indiana offer

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

According to John Decker over at Hoosier Nation, Indiana has extended a scholarship offer to 2008 Upper Marlboro (MD) big man Maurice Sutton. Sutton played in the Derby Festival Classic this past weekend at Freedom Hall in Louisville and scored 17 points.
Ironically, I was just discussing Sutton on Monday night with a scout that has […]