Author: Mike Schumann

As reported by The Daily Hoosier on Monday morning, Evansville, Ind. five-star point guard Khristian Lander has officially reclassified into the class of 2020. IU released quotes from head coach Archie Miller on Monday discussing Lander’s decision. Also included in the release is confirmation that Lander has already signed his national letter of intent. Here are the statements by Miller: “We are thrilled to be welcoming Khristian and his family to Indiana University.” “He is a tremendous addition to our program not just as a basketball player, but a great person, and terrific student.” “I knew when I first saw…

The most significant open question on Indiana’s roster for the 2020-21 season has been answered. According to sources, Khristian Lander has met all of the requirements to reclassify and will be part of the IU team for the upcoming season. (Update:  Lander confirmed the news on his Twitter page.) https://twitter.com/khristianlander/status/1262387779612409859?s=20 Now the top rated recruit in IU’s 2020 class, Lander has signed his national letter of intent and will join his teammates when the relevant NCAA/Big Ten/IU COVID-19 pandemic restrictions are removed. Lander committed to Indiana in February and has had reclassification on his mind for more than six months.…

The IU basketball staff continues to make eastern Pennsylvania a priority. Jake Weingarten of Stock Risers reported Sunday afternoon on Twitter that Indiana has offered a scholarship to Philadelphia class of 2021 wing John Camden. Camden averaged 15.8 points per game for Archbishop Carroll High School according to Penn Live.  Camden competes in the highly competitive Philadelphia Catholic League.  He transferred to Carroll from Westtown last year. The 6-foot-7 wing is the No. 103 rated player overall in the class of 2021, and the No. 23 small forward according to the 247Sports Composite. Camden is best known as a three-point…

Indiana needs to replace a fixture at punter, and they are going to the same part of the world to get that done. New Zealand based punter James Evans announced on Sunday morning U.S. time that he had committed to the IU football program on a full scholarship. Evans made the announcement on his Twitter page. https://twitter.com/James10Evans/status/1261974791030005761?s=20 Indiana has gone back to a reliable source to find Evans.  He trains at ProKick Australia, the same academy that brought current IU punter Haydon Whitehead to Bloomington. Evans paid homage to Whitehead in his Twitter post, saying “Can’t wait to be a…

Former Indiana wide receiver Cody Latimer was arrested early Saturday morning after shots were reportedly fired inside a Douglas County, Colorado apartment, according to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department. A witness said they heard arguing and possible gunshots inside the apartment according to the sheriff’s report. The report indicated that one person was identified as having minor injuries not related to the gunshots. Latimer was taken into custody and booked on felony charges of assault in the second degree, menacing and illegal discharge of a firearm, and multiple misdemeanor charges. The 27 year old Latimer has posted a $25,000 bond,…

Like he has at every stop along the way during his coaching career, Tom Crean came to Bloomington guns blazing when it came to in-state recruiting. “We’re going to recruit this state incredibly hard,” Crean said at his Indiana introductory press conference in 2008.  “I’m not afraid of any challenge, I’m not afraid to go against any school, we’re not afraid to go into any area. I know right now, I’m going to learn that Indiana is our front yard, back yard, side yard, you name it.” Crean’s enthusiasm brought early returns.  Mr. Basketball winners Jordan Hulls (2009) and Cody…

The Indiana football program picked up another class of 2021 commitment on Friday afternoon when Albany, Georgia based wide receiver Jordyn Williams announced that he will be joining the Hoosiers next year. Williams amassed 84 catches, 1,278 receiving yards and 12 touchdowns over the last two seasons at Westover High School. The 6-foot-1 and 182 pound Williams made the announcement on his Twitter page. https://twitter.com/jordynwms2021/status/1261372909169389570?s=20 According to a national Rivals story, Williams made his choice without ever visiting Bloomington.  He told Chad Simmons that enough trust was built virtually to make his decision. “I have been talking to almost the…

The Daily Hoosier caught up with Indiana class of 2020 signee Jordan Geronimo to discuss how he has been spending the last two months during the COVID-19 pandemic. The New Hampshire Gatorade Player of the Year attends St. Paul’s School in New Hampshire, but has been at his home in New Jersey since his school was closed. Geronimo is the highest rated recruit in Indiana’s class of 2020, coming in at No. 92 nationally according to the 247Sports Composite. TDH:  How have you been able to stay close to the game of basketball over the last two months with everything…

Versatile forward Alex Karaban is one of the top forward targets on the board in the class of 2022 for IU. A 6-foot-8 small forward from the New Hampton School in New Hampshire, Karaban put together a strong sophomore season averaging 20 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1 block per contest.  Indiana offered Karaban a scholarship in March. Karaban also reports offers from Providence, Georgetown and Stanford.  You can watch several looks at his sophomore season highlights below. https://youtu.be/8X0tRBXr9xI https://twitter.com/ExpressionsBall/status/1242407799478456322?s=20 https://twitter.com/ExpressionsBall/status/1250223994340610049?s=20 Find us on Facebook:  thedailyhoosier You can follow us on Twitter:  @daily_hoosier The Daily Hoosier –“Where Indiana fans assemble when…

In high school, David Ellis did a little bit of everything, shifting from running back to receiver, to safety to return man. As a recruit, “athlete” was settled upon as the best description. After a season at Indiana, the athlete description less formally remains, while positional versatility continued to be a theme during Ellis’ freshman campaign in Bloomington. “David’s one of the best athletes on the team,” running backs coach Mike Hart said.  “I think if you ask anybody, they’ll tell you that.” The Indiana coaches saw something early in Ellis at the 2019 fall camp. Arriving in August with…