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Negedu’s coach: A lot of words, little substance

As much I like to follow recruiting, there are some things that drive me crazy. One of those things is when a recruit, parent, coach, representative or handler takes a list of schools and discusses it with a reporter. Take ...

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Negedu calls Indiana visit “okay”

  • Alex Bozich Jun 10, 2008 3
 
Negedu calls Indiana visit “okay”

In an interview with Rivals.com recruiting analyst Justin Young (subscription required), Emmanuel Negedu sounded less than enthusiastic about his visit to Bloomington a week ago today. Negedu called his time in Bloomington “okay,” but expressed excitement about his visit today ...

Emmanuel Negedu to visit Indiana on June 3

  • Alex Bozich May 27, 2008 3
 
Emmanuel Negedu to visit Indiana on June 3

The best player still on the market for the 2008 class — Emmanuel Negedu — will visit the Indiana campus on June 3 to meet with the coaching staff, according to Chris Korman of the H-T/Hoosier Scoop. No word on ...

Report: Jeremiah Rivers to Indiana

  • Alex Bozich May 26, 2008 3
 
Report: Jeremiah Rivers to Indiana

Remember that Washington Times report a few weeks ago about Jeremiah Rivers transferring to Indiana? Well, according to our friends over at the H-T/Hoosier Scoop, Rivers made it official over the weekend. Jeremiah Rivers committed to Indiana this weekend, a ...

Breaking down Emmanuel Negedu’s possible destinations

With his recent release from Arizona, Emmanuel Negedu is the top remaining player on the board for the 2008 class and will consider Georgia Tech, Memphis, Tennessee and Indiana. Inside the Hall takes a look at his list and breaks ...

Crean dismisses Brandon McGee for ‘negligence’

  • Eamonn Brennan May 22, 2008 3
 
Crean dismisses Brandon McGee for ‘negligence’

The exodus continues. Though exodus probably isn’t the best word, because that would imply that everybody leaving is doing so because they want to. Anyway, Brandon McGee is officially peaced. A release from IU media relations: Indiana Men’s Basketball Coach ...

Report: Maurice Sutton to Villanova

  • Alex Bozich May 21, 2008 3
 
Report: Maurice Sutton to Villanova

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 ...

Release confirms signing of Tijan Jobe

  • Alex Bozich May 21, 2008 3
 
Release confirms signing of Tijan Jobe

Courtesy of IU Media Relations: Bloomington – Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean has announced that Tijan Jobe (Tee-zhan Joab), a 7-0, 255-lb. center from Olney (Ill.)?Central College has signed a national letter of intent to attend IU and ...

Bloomington South’s Jordan Hulls chooses Indiana

According to our good friend Chris Korman of the H-T/Hoosier Scoop, Bloomington South 2009 point guard Jordan Hulls has committed to Indiana. Hulls was also considering Purdue, Duke, Stanford and a host of smaller schools. Scout.com recently ranked Hulls the ...

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Report: Tijan Jobe to sign with IU today

  • Ryan Corazza May 20, 2008 3
 
Report: Tijan Jobe to sign with IU today

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 ...

Report: Negedu LOI decision coming today

  • Alex Bozich May 20, 2008 3
 
Report: Negedu LOI decision coming today

Updated: Emmanuel Negedu released from Letter of Intent by Arizona Updated: Justin Young of Rivals.com reports that Negedu will choose between Indiana, Tennesee, Georgia Tech and Memphis According to a report in today’s Tucson Citizen, Arizona will make a decision ...

Maurice Sutton and Emmanuel Negedu

  • Alex Bozich May 19, 2008 3
 
Maurice Sutton and Emmanuel Negedu

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 ...

Devin Ebanks heading to West Virginia

  • Alex Bozich May 18, 2008 3
 
Devin Ebanks heading to West Virginia

He was once Indiana’s top signee for the 2008 recruiting class. He’s now the prize of Bob Huggins and West Virginia. Devin Ebanks told Jeff Goodman of Foxsports.com this morning that he chose the Mountaineers over Memphis, Texas and Rutgers: ...

Hoosiers add a preferred walk-on: Broderick Lewis

Broderick Lewis of Lafayette Jeff will join Brett Finkelmeier, Daniel Moore and Kory Barnett as a walk-on at Indiana, according to the Lafayette Journal and Courier. Broderick Lewis sought an opportunity. Indiana University’s rebuilding basketball program is eager to provide ...

One reason IU shouldn’t recruit Leonard Washington

After a couple of google searches, I uncovered this video of Leonard Washington, who is listing IU as a possible destination. He’s already re-classified from 2007 to 2008 due to academic troubles and here is one of the “incidents” Washington ...

Crean talks Verdell Jones

  • Alex Bozich May 9, 2008 3
 
Crean talks Verdell Jones

With Verdell Jones now signed, sealed and delivered, IU Media Relations released the following on the guard from Champaign (IL): Indiana University men’s basketball coach Tom Crean has announced that Verdell Jones III, a 6-4, 180-lb. guard from Champaign (Illinois) ...