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April 2009 Archive

Jeremiah Davis looking for the right fit

Muncie Central’s Jeremiah Davis was thrust into the national spotlight when then Kentucky coach Billy Gillispie offered him a scholarship following his freshman season. With his sophomore season in the books, Davis is on the spring AAU circuit with Indiana ...

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Zeller looking to find his role with Indiana Elite

6-9 Washington (HS) junior-to-be Cody Zeller has one leg up on most of his peers going through the recruiting process for the first time. He heard the pitches various schools made to his older brothers Luke and Tyler, both Mr. ...

AAU Preview: Eddie Ford’s Grassroots Shootout

This weekend I’ll be in Louisville for the Grassroots Shootout, an event organized by Eddie Ford. Tournament play kicks off Friday night at 6:00 p.m. at the Hoops facility in the east end of Louisville. Pool play will continue through ...

Nick Williams will not return next season

The scholarship situation in Bloomington is starting to sort itself out. A couple of weeks ago, the Hoosiers were oversigned by a scholarship and speculation grew on players considering a transfer. First, it was Malik Story. And now, his roommate ...

DeShaun Thomas says he’s sticking with Ohio State

In an interview with Michael Rothstein of The Ft. Wayne Journal-Gazette, Bishop Luers junior and Ohio State commit DeShaun Thomas says he’ll honor his commitment and play for the Buckeyes. This, according to Thomas, is despite pressure from teachers, friends, ...

Next stop for Isiah: Florida International?

There’s no question that Isiah Thomas is one of the best guards, if not the best, to ever play for our Hoosiers. His recent track record, however, suggests he might not be the guy you want running your favorite NBA ...

Scouting Report: Maurice Creek

  • Alex Bozich Apr 13, 2009 3
 
Scouting Report: Maurice Creek

A trio of Hoosiers, Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls and Maurice Creek, participated in the Derby Festival Basketball Classic over the weekend. It was my first in-person look at Creek and the Hargrave Military Academy guard exhibited star potential. Creek absolutely ...

Around the Hall: Jordan Hulls is Mr. Basketball

Around the Hall is recommended reading from the Inside the Hall crew. + Hugh Kellenberger of The Herald Times writes that Hulls deserved Mr. Basketball because no other player in the state did more to make his team better. {The ...

Trio of Hoosiers lead Gold to 151-145 win in Derby Festival Classic

Indiana fans in Freedom Hall got a glimpse of the future Saturday night as IU signees Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls and Maurice Creek teamed up to win the Wazoo Sports Derby Festival Basketball Classic, 151-145. “It was a great experience,” ...

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Live Blog: Derby Festival Basketball Classic

We’re on the scene in Freedom Hall for the 2009 Derby Festival Basketball Classic. Jordan Hulls, Maurice Creek and Christian Watford will be participating for the Gold Team. As we move closer to tip-off, we’ll team with the Herald-Times for ...

ITH Video: Christian Watford at Night of the Future Stars

Considered by many to be the prize of Tom Crean’s 2009 recruiting class, Birmingham native Christian Watford showed off his skills Friday night in the Night of the Future Stars at Bellarmine University. Watford competed with Louisville signee Peyton Siva ...

ITH Video: Maurice Creek shoots the three

Indiana signee Maurice Creek is one of the top shooters in the country and he showed his range for the first time in front of Hoosier fans Friday night at Bellarmine University. Creek is the leader after the opening round ...

Creek and Hulls on target in 3-point shootout

Future Indiana teammates Maurice Creek and Jordan Hulls advanced to the finals of the Wazoo Sports Derby Festival Classic 3-point shootout Friday night at Knights Hall at Bellarmine University. In total, four players advanced to the finals of the event ...

Marquis Teague looking hard at six schools

The notion it’s a foregone conclusion that Marquis Teague will play for Rick Pitino at Louisville is all but gone. Several weeks ago, I had numerous people tell me it was a lock for Teague to be a Cardinal. But ...

Watford looking to build chemistry

  • Alex Bozich Apr 10, 2009 3
 
Watford looking to build chemistry

After watching him for a couple of hours yesterday, it’s not hard to see why Christian Watford is considered the prized recruit of Indiana’s 2009 class. He’s a legitimate 6-8, can play inside or outside and is extremely athletic. As ...

Creek: ‘We’re going to make it up next year’

When the ball tips in Saturday’s Wazoo Sports Derby Festival Basketball Classic, Indiana fans will get a glimpse of the future. Christian Watford, Jordan Hulls and Maurice Creek will team together for the first time. “We’re going to have fun ...