Indiana Basketball Transfer Portal Big Board: April 10, 2023

  • 04/10/2023 9:35 am in

Transfer portal recruiting remains a priority across the country and it’s time for another update to our transfer portal big board for IU basketball.

The transfer portal does not close until May 11, so new names could still emerge.

Indiana has already secured a commitment from Ball State big man Payton Sparks. The Hoosiers currently have four open scholarships for next season, assuming Xavier Johnson is granted a medical hardship waiver.

A dead period prohibiting in-person recruiting on and off campus began today and lasts through Thursday, April 13.

Here’s a current look at the transfer portal names you need to know:

Kel’el Ware, Oregon

2022-23 stats: 6.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks in 15.8 minutes per game

Scouting video:

Notes: A five-star prospect in the 2022 class, Ware is leaving Oregon after one season and is a priority target for the Indiana staff. He wrapped up an official visit to Indiana on Friday and his transfer decision is imminent.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 22
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 2

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Chris Ledlum, Harvard

2022-23 stats: 18.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 1.8 steals, 1.6 assists and 1.1 blocks in 31.4 minutes per game

Scouting video:

Notes: The 6-foot-6 senior is a priority target for the Hoosiers and took an official visit to Indiana late last week.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 62
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 45

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Dalton Knecht, Northern Colorado

2022-23 stats: 20.2 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists in 35.3 minutes per game

Scouting video:

Notes: One of the best available scorers and shooters in the portal, the 6-foot-6 Knecht shot 38.1 percent on 3s last season. Indiana recently conducted a Zoom visit with Knecht and hopes to host him for a campus visit soon.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 16
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 9

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Nick Timberlake, Towson

2022-23 stats: 17.7 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists in 35.7 minutes per game

Scouting video:

Notes: Indiana visited Timberlake in person prior to the dead period for recruiting, but has a lot of competition in his recruitment. Timberlake, a 6-foot-4 guard, is considered one of the best available shooters in the country. Thus far, Timberlake has visited UNC and Kansas and has a visit scheduled to UConn. An IU visit has not been scheduled.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 34
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 21

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Cormac Ryan, Notre Dame

2022-23 stats: 12.3 points, four rebounds, 2.5 assists in 34.4 minutes per game.

Scouting video:

Notes: A career 35.2 percent 3-point shooter, Ryan is a newer name to know on the radar in IU’s transfer portal efforts. There has been contact with Ryan as the Hoosier staff looks for perimeter shooting help.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 63
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: Not ranked

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Jalen DeLoach, VCU

2022-23 stats: 9.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 1.4 blocks, 1.1 steals in 24.5 minutes per game

Scouting video:

Notes: DeLoach is an intriguing prospect because of size and ability to score at the rim. The 6-foot-9, 215-pound forward is a native of Savannah, Georgia. He has Indiana among the six schools he’s considering and has a visit scheduled for April 14.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 42
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: No. 75

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El Ellis, Louisville

2022-23 stats: 17.7 points, 4.4 assists, 2.6 rebounds and a steal in 36 minutes per game

Scouting video:

Notes: Indiana has been mentioned as a school expressing interest in Ellis, but he doesn’t make much sense for the Hoosiers if Xavier Johnson is granted a medical hardship waiver for next season. Ellis also has his name in the NBA draft.

The Athletic Transfer Portal Ranking: Not ranked
247Sports Transfer Portal Ranking: Not ranked

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