Weekly Recruiting Update

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As predicted, things continue to slow down on the recruiting scene. High School Basketball practice as started here in Indiana while college programs across all levels have now all started their seasons as well. There simply isn't as much time for campus visits this time of year which generally slows down the scholarship offers being extended as well. However, we will still come to you each Sunday that we can to update you on the latest news and notes as it pertains to the recruiting for Indiana High School Basketball prospects. Let's dive on in.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On Monday afternoon, [player_tooltip player_id='1273741' first='DaJohn' last='Craig'] (Lawrence Central H.S. 2023) added an offer from Dillard University. Dillard is a NAIA program located in New Orleans. Along with being one of the most sought after in-state Division III prospects, Craig also has an offer from Saint Francis.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'9" center [player_tooltip player_id='1049165' first='Jacob' last='Cherry'] (Eastern Pekin H.S. 2023) picked up an offer from NAIA Aquinas College in Grand Rapids. For any small college program still looking for size, Cherry is an excellent high-upside option.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On Thursday, [player_tooltip player_id='1273740' first='Shaun' last='Arnold'] (Ben Davis H.S. 2023) announced his commitment to Division II Saint Thomas Aquinas College. The 6'5" versatile forward is an outstanding positional rebounder, handles the ball well, and plays with arguably the best motor in the state of Indiana.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>6'9" 5-star center [player_tooltip player_id='1363488' first='Flory' last='Bidunga'] (Kokomo H.S. 2024) visited Michigan State on Thursday. He was recently offered by the Spartans. Bidunga also was at Auburn over the weekend for an official visit. Coach Bruce Pearl, and his son Coach Steven Pearl, have recruited the big man very hard.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1273133' first='Austin' last='Willoughby'] (Whiteland H.S. 2023) added an offer from Rose-Hulman while visiting the top engineering school school on Thursday. The 6'4" versatile forward continues to be one of the most highly sought after small college recruits in the state.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Left-handed guard [player_tooltip player_id='868266' first='Connor' last='Hussong'] (Tipton H.S. 2023) picked up an offer from Olivet Nazarene on Thursday.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Dynamic point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1049176' first='Devon' last='Woods'] (Pike H.S. 2023) visited IU-East on Tuesday evening.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Big man [player_tooltip player_id='1273031' first='Jaleb' last='Treat'] (Rock Creek Academy 2023) picked up an offer from Manchester while visiting the school over the weekend.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>On Sunday afternoon, 6'2" guard [player_tooltip player_id='868263' first='Isaac' last='Higgs'] (Evansville Reitz H.S. 2023) announced his commitment to Carneige Mellon. One of the top high academic prospects in Indiana's Class of 2023.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>This past Wednesday also marked the beginning of the early signing period. Most of the top prospects in Indiana signed their national letter of intent this week, but we will update that list fully once the signing period closes. Stay tuned for more to come there.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->