Inside the Hall logo

Recruiting Archive

Indiana recruit Alex Karaban embraces the challenge of New England prep school basketball

When Andrew Gale pitches high school basketball players and their families about the benefits of New England prep school hoops, the selling points spill out of him. Gale talks about the rich history of success for prep schools in the ...

Inside the Hall Community screenshot

Elevate Your Conversation: Become an ITH Community Member

Learn More →
2021 target Mason Miller talks Indiana offer and versatile style of play

Mason Miller was confident in his team’s chances to win the state championship this year. In his third year at Houston High School in Germantown, Tennessee, Miller helped lead his team to the state title game, which was going to ...

Class of 2022 point guard Bruce Thornton offers a defense-focused, physical option for Indiana

Will Whetstone knows the internal and external emotions of Bruce Thornton better than most. As Thornton’s coach with the Atlanta-based Nike EYBL team The Skill Factory, Whetstone is allowed access into Thornton’s more relaxed moments, the ones not on a ...

‘He’s grown up quickly’: How Braden Smith is changing the culture of Westfield High School basketball

Each morning at 7:45 the bus came to take Braden Smith to school. It was part of his schedule from the third grade through the sixth grade. Braden would get up at 6 a.m., head downstairs and watch basketball highlights ...

NCAA extends recruiting dead period through August 31

The NCAA announced an extension of the recruiting dead period through August 31 on Thursday, which means previously proposed evaluation periods in August will not happen. During the dead period, all-in person recruiting is prohibited. Here’s the full release from ...

Evansville Bosse’s Julian Norris ready to make a name for himself in Indiana

Every morning Julian Norris wakes up, goes to the gym and makes 1,000 shots. He takes shots from all three levels, and he’ll shoot 20 free throws in between his transition to a new spot on the floor. At noon, ...

Class of 2022 five-star forward AJ Casey talks IU offer and desire to always get better

When AJ Casey was in the seventh grade, he was ranked as the No. 1 player in the state of Illinois for his age. It was at that moment where Casey, who was juggling football and basketball, decided that basketball ...

Class of 2022 forward D’Ante Davis talks IU scholarship offer

One of the top players in Indiana regardless of class landed a scholarship offer from IU earlier this week. D’Ante Davis, who played his freshman and sophomore seasons at Lawrence Central, received the offer from Archie Miller on Wednesday. The ...

Class of 2021 IU target Trey Patterson commits to Villanova

Trey Patterson, an Indiana recruiting target in the class of 2021, committed to Villanova on Thursday night. The 6-foot-8 forward, who took an official visit to Bloomington last October, chose the Wildcats over Indiana and Florida. The announcement did not ...

Inside The Hall Hat

Wear the Brand: Buy Merch at the Inside the Hall Shop

Shop Now →
NCAA could hold evaluation periods in August, September

In addition to Tuesday’s news that formal workouts for men’s and women’s basketball could begin on July 20, the NCAA oversight committee also proposed a “temporary” recruiting calendar for the fall. The plan could be approved as early as Wednesday, ...

A look at where IU’s class of 2021 recruiting targets stand in updated national rankings

Despite the cancelation of spring and summer evaluation periods, the three major services who cover recruiting have forged ahead in recent weeks with updated rankings. Corey Evans, a national analyst for Rivals.com, said this week on Podcast on the Brink ...

Silver Creek forward Trey Kaufman continuing to expand his game and his athleticism

Class of 2021 Silver Creek forward Trey Kaufman will be one of the favorites for Mr. Basketball next season. The Indiana recruiting target led the Dragons to a 25-2 record last winter as a junior before the season was cut ...

2021 guard Blake Wesley making the most of his situation, both on and off the court

The stay-at-home orders across the world have been an adjustment for everyone, each individual having their own way of trying to stay busy. For Blake Wesley, basketball has been his method to make the most of the situation. According to ...

NCAA extends recruiting dead period through July 31

The NCAA announced an extension of the recruiting dead period through July 31 on Wednesday, which means college basketball coaches will not see prospects compete at various events throughout the month of July. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, coaches would have ...

First look: 2021 Indiana basketball recruiting board

Despite an uncertain timeline for when basketball will resume across the country, it’s time for a first look at our 2021 Indiana basketball recruiting board. The Hoosiers are already off to a strong start in the class with a commitment ...

Indiana confirms addition of Khristian Lander to 2020 recruiting class

Indiana confirmed on Monday morning that it has received a National Letter of Intent from Evansville Reitz point guard Khristian Lander. Here’s the full release issued by IU: Khristian Lander Signs National Letter of Intent To Play Basketball at Indiana ...