2011 Early Signing Period: schedule, player capsules
The early signing period for the 2012 recruiting class began Wednesday and all five of Indiana’s verbal commitments signed National Letters of Intent with the Hoosiers.
Hanner Perea signed this morning at La Lumiere in La Porte, Peter Jurkin this morning at United Faith Christian Academy in Charlotte, Kevin “Yogi” Ferrell this afternoon at Park Tudor, Ron Patterson this afternoon at Broad Ripple and Jeremy Hollowell this evening at Lawrence Central.
Here’s a capsule for each recruit in the class:
Guard, 5-10, 170-pounds, Park Tudor (IN)
ESPN: 4-star (33); Rivals: 5-star (17); Scout: 4-star (32)
Expert opinion: “He’s very quick. He’s going to be a different look for some of the other point guards in the Big Ten because his speed and tenacity are his best attributes. He just wants to get into you. He’s a fearless kid.” – Dave Telep of ESPN.com
Commitment coverage: Yogi Ferrell makes the call for Indiana, Video: Yogi Ferrell talks IU commitment
Video: 2010 adidas Invitational, vs. Forest Park, Spiece Run ‘N Slam, vs. Connecticut Basketball Club, vs. Dream Vision
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Forward, 6-7, 195-pounds, Lawrence Central (IN)
ESPN: 4-star (58); Rivals: 4-star (48); Scout: 4-star (36)
Expert opinion: “The biggest thing with him is that he’s turning the corner from prospect to player. The tools are there as a perimeter and even post up guy down the road.” – Dave Telep of ESPN.com
Commitment coverage: Hollowell becomes IU’s fifth commit in 2012 class, Transcript, video: Jeremy Hollowell press conference
Video: IndyBall, Denver Double Pump, Jr-Sr All-Star Exhibition, vs. Connecticut Basketball Club, adidas Invitational Super Pool
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Center, 7-0, 205-pounds, United Faith Christian Academy (NC)
ESPN: 3-star (NR); Rivals: 3-star (NR); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Expert opinion: “I think with Peter Jurkin defensively, you look at a guy like Baye Moussa Keita at Syracuse, who kind of carved out a role with his length and his ability to protect the rim. I think that’s what you want Peter Jurkin to do.” – Dave Telep of ESPN.com
Commitment coverage: Peter Jurkin joins Indiana’s 2012 recruiting class, adidas Nations: Quick chat with new IU commit Peter Jurkin
Guard, 6-3, 200-pounds, Broad Ripple (IN)
ESPN: 3-star (NR); Rivals: 3-star (131); Scout: 3-star (NR)
Expert opinion: “I think Ron Patterson, it’s really up to him. I think he’s a talented kid who can shoot the ball and be a good defensive player. It’s just about, again, carving out a role for himself. If Ron Patterson can carve out his role, there’s no question he can have a nice career at Indiana.” – Dave Telep of ESPN.com
Commitment coverage: Ron Patterson joins Indiana’s 2012 recruiting class
Video: Denver Double Pump, Spiece Run ‘N Slam, adidas Invitational
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Forward, 6-7, 205-pounds, LaPorte La Lumiere (IN)
ESPN: 4-star (47); Rivals: 5-star (16); Scout: 4-star (31)
Expert opinion: “Athletically and physically, he’s in an upper tier of guys. There won’t be a whole lot of guys in the Big Ten who look like him.” – Dave Telep of ESPN.com
Commitment coverage: Hanner Perea joins Indiana’s 2012 recruiting class
Video: Denver Double Pump, Spiece Run ‘N Slam, Jr-Sr All-Star Exhibition, adidas Invitational Super Pool, Vincennes Jamboree
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Filed to: 2012 Recruiting Class