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Confidence behind Zeller’s rise to five-star status

As someone who follows recruiting very closely, the rise of Washington (IN) big man Tyler Zeller to a five-star prospect caught me a bit off guard. Earlier this year, most recruiting services viewed Zeller as a three-star or a four-star ...

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Dave Telep talks Ebanks, Mackey and Roth

  • Alex Bozich Sep 19, 2007 3
 
Dave Telep talks Ebanks, Mackey and Roth

As you know, Inside the Hall recently caught up with Scout.com National Recruiting Director Dave Telep to talk IU recruiting. We asked Dave for the lowdown on the 2008 recruiting class and here’s what he had to say. On Devin ...

Ohio forward Tom Pritchard joins 2008 class

  • Alex Bozich Sep 17, 2007 3
 
Ohio forward Tom Pritchard joins 2008 class

According Dave Telep of Scout.com, Tom Pritchard from St. Edwards (OH) has given a verbal commitment to become the fourth member of the 2008 recruiting class. Pritchard is a 6’8″, 240-pound forward who is expected to give the Hoosiers some ...

Kevin Jones a high priority for the Hoosiers

  • Alex Bozich Sep 17, 2007 3
 
Kevin Jones a high priority for the Hoosiers

One of the remaining names at the top of the priority list for the 2008 recruiting class is Mount Vernon (NY) forward Kevin Jones. Jones is a 6’8″, 215-pounder who can hit the outside shot and go inside as well. ...

Hoosiers in solid standing with Tyler Zeller

  • Alex Bozich Sep 14, 2007 3
 
Hoosiers in solid standing with Tyler Zeller

Many of you who’ve read ITH since it launched in June may remember a post in early July talking about IU and their chances to land Washington (IN) big man Tyler Zeller. At the time, it was uncertain whether IU ...

Hoosiers targeting 2009 standout Dexter Strickland

St. Patrick’s High in New Jersey, under the leadership of coach Kevin Boyle, has produced quite a bit of talent over the years. Current NBA stars Al Harrington and Samuel Dalembert both immediately come to mind. This past season the ...

Dave Telep on Derek Elston’s commitment to IU

  • Alex Bozich Sep 10, 2007 3
 
Dave Telep on Derek Elston’s commitment to IU

I just got finished talking with Dave Telep, the National Recruiting Director for Scout.com, about a variety of IU recruiting topics. I encourage you to check out Dave’s work at Scouthoops.com. Over the next few weeks I’ll have quite a ...

Hoosiers land 2009 forward Derek Elston

  • Alex Bozich Sep 10, 2007 3
 
Hoosiers land 2009 forward Derek Elston

According to Dave Telep of Scout.com, IU has picked up a commitment from 2009 forward Derek Elston. The Indianapolis Star has confirmed the news as well. Elston, from Tipton (IN) picked the Hoosiers over Purdue. Telep has Elston ranked as ...

Crawfordsville’s D.J. Byrd headed to Purdue

  • Alex Bozich Sep 6, 2007 3
 
Crawfordsville’s D.J. Byrd headed to Purdue

D.J. Byrd, a 6’4″ wing from the class of 2009, has given a verbal pledge to play for Matt Painter and the Purdue Boilermakers. Byrd, who will be a junior at North Montgomery in Crawfordsville, chose Purdue over Indiana, Notre ...

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Devin Ebanks video from Rumble in the Bronx

  • Alex Bozich Sep 5, 2007 3
 
Devin Ebanks video from Rumble in the Bronx

Update: The original video we posted was removed by the user who posted it on YouTube, so we had to substitute another Ebanks video. It’s never a bad idea to send us a tip, which is how I got notice ...

Memphis lands East Chicago Central’s Angel Garcia

According to the Memphis Commercial Appeal, East Chicago Central forward Angel Garcia has come to a decision on where he’ll attend college and he’ll be taking his game to Beale Street. Garcia, ranked No. 27 overall in the class of ...

Don’t read ESPN.com for recruiting information

While surfing the Web late this afternoon, I came across the ESPN College Basketball page and noticed there were some free Insider items (yipee!). Apparently not enough people are subscribing to Insider, because I’ve noticed quite a few free previews ...

Devin Ebanks impressive at Boost Mobile Elite Classic

Devin Ebanks took place in the Boost Mobile Elite 24 Hoops Classic this past Friday night at Rucker Park and walked away a winner as his White Team defeated the Orange Team, 169-164. Suffice to say, not much defense was ...

Writer expands on his Garcia to Memphis prediction

Kelin, an avid reader of Inside the Hall, shot an e-mail over to Dan Wolken regarding his story where he predicted East Chicago Central’s Angel Garcia will attend Memphis. He’s been kind enough to share his e-mail and the response ...

Commercial Appeal predicts Angel Garcia to Memphis

Dan Wolken, the Memphis beat writer for the Commercial Appeal, looked into his “crystal ball” with seven fearless predictions for the upcoming hoops season. The first item, in particular, caught my eye: 1. Forward Angel Garcia will commit to Memphis ...

Angel Garcia down to two: IU and Memphis

  • Alex Bozich Aug 23, 2007 3
 
Angel Garcia down to two: IU and Memphis

After spending much of his summer practicing and then competing in the FIBA U-19 World Championships for the Puerto Rico national team, East Chicago big man Angel Garcia has narrowed his list of schools to two: Indiana and Memphis. There ...