Zak Irvin to Make College Decision

Tomorrow marks the final evaluation day for college coaches, however recruiting news will hardly be coming to a halt. Now that players have had a chance to audition for hundreds of schools, coaches will begin to make moves to filling any needs by extending scholarship offers to these high school prospects. Early August is also a time that many Senior-to-be prospects make their verbal commitments so they can get their college decision off their chest before the start of their senior year of school. One guy that we know will be off the board as of tomorrow is talented Hamilton Southeastern junior-to-be, Zak Irvin.

The 6'6'' wing man has had a huge month of July which has propelled him to the top of the 2013 Indiana Recruiting Guide's rankings as well as onto the radar screen of many of the top programs in the country. Zak has decided that he will announce his decision tomorrow, picking between Michigan and Butler. One of these two schools will be lucky to have the services of one of the premier 2013 prospects in the country.

Best of luck to Zak with his decision tomorrow! Follow him on Twitter @zirvin21 to see what he decides!

Adidas Super 64 Recap and Recruiting News

Indiana's AAU teams had a pretty good showing out in Las Vegas this week at the Adidas Super 64 tournament. Our state was represented by 7 teams in the 15U-17U divisions. In each of those 3 age divisions we had a team advance to at least the Final 4 of the Championship Bracket. In the 17U (2012) bracket Indiana Elite-Team Indiana shook off a rough pool play which saw them go 0-3, and won 4 straight to reach the Final 4. In 16U (2013) play, Eric Gordon All-Stars reached the final game before falling in a hard fought game to KC Pump N Run. The EG10 squad was playing without Indiana commit Collin Hartman who was sidelined with a back injury. Indiana Elite 1 represented the state in the 15U (2014) division by reaching the Final 4 where they lost by 3 points to the eventual champion, Las Vegas Prospects.

Other teams playing out in Vegas were Eric Gordon Central Stars (17U-2012) who went 4-1 overall, Indiana Elite Stars (16U-2013) who finished up 3-2, Eric Gordon All Stars (15U-2014) also went 3-2, and Indiana Elite Hoopmatics (15U-2014) finished at 3-1 overall.

In some recent recruiting news...

Tyler Alderman, a 6'8'' Center from Fisher H.S. picked up his first Division I offer from Southern Illinois-Edwardsville.

Ryan Weber, a 6'6'' Small Forward from Roncalli H.S. received an offer from Boston University. He also was offered by Youngstown State recently. He now holds 6 offers, Drake, IPFW, Gardner-Webb, and Lamar are the other teams.

Matt O'Leary, a 6'7'' Small Forward from Terre Haute North H.S. got his third DI offer, adding Loyola to his list. Jacksonville and Lafayette have also extended offers.

Kellon Thomas, a 5'11'' Point Guard from Southport got his 12th offer today after Kent State offered him.

New! Class of 2012 Rankings-Updated 8/29/11

The Class of 2012 is probably one of the most talented, deepest classes Indiana has seen in a while. With a plethora of Division I prospects, including some of the top prospects in the nation, this class could rival that of any other state. When there is this much talent it makes ranking the players pretty difficult, and I ended up having to put legitimate Division I prospects in the 40's. That being said, here is the Indiana Recruiting Guide's updated look at the top 50 prospects for the Class of 2012.

Updated August 29, 2011

1. Gary Harris: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Hamilton Southeastern H.S.

Offers From: Indiana, Louisville, Michigan State, Ohio State, Purdue, Notre Dame, Vanderbilt, IUPUI, Illinois, Minnesota, Oregon State, Alabama

Interest From: Kentucky

Gary is a very strong and athletic perimeter player. He really likes to attack the rim and has a good mid-range game. Good defender. As he continues to improve his 3-point shooting he will become an even better prospect. His overall talent is amazing considering that he is still on 16 years old! He has begun to narrow down his college choices, but is still not letting much be known to the media. I think he will make an instant impact wherever he decides to play his college ball.

2. Kevin "Yogi" Ferrell: 5'11'' Point Guard, Park Tudor H.S.

Committed: Indiana University

He is one of the quickest guys in the state, especially when handling the basketball. Yogi looks to penetrate the defense and score, which he usually does at will. He will need to keep working on his outside shooting, but he has been improving in that area. After watching him at the Adidas Invitational I came away impressed with how he had improved his shooting. Should make an impact right away for Coach Crean and the Hoosiers.

3. Jeremy Hollowell: 6'7'' Small Forward, Lawrence Central H.S.

Committed: Indiana University

He had a huge month of July and has asserted himself as one of the elite prospects in the country. I watched him score at will throughout the Adidas Invitational, showcasing good range on his 3-point shot. Hollowell handles the ball well for his size, and uses his length and athleticism to be a match-up nightmare for defenses. Until this summer a knock on him had been his lack of aggressiveness, but from what I have seen of him that is no longer a problem.

4. Glenn Robinson III: 6'6'' Small Forward, Lake Central H.S.

Committed: University of Michigan

The son of former Purdue great, Glenn Robinson, Glenn III has a great body type and runs the floor very well. He can handle the ball and score off either the catch or the dribble. He has added probably 15-20 pounds of muscle since the winter and that has really helped him out on the court. He was arguably the best player at the Top 100 Showcase this summer and had a very good July. I expect him to become one of the top contributors at Michigan within a few years.

5. Hanner Perea: 6'8'' Power Forward, La Lumiere School

Committed: Indiana University

Hanner may have the most potential of any player in this class. However, his skill is still pretty raw and may be a couple years away from being a force in the Big 10. He is very strong and athletic which gives him the ability to guard many different positions. He is a great rebounder and uses his athleticism to block some shots. Also, Hanner gets up and down the floor well and can score in transition. It seems like every game I watched of his he threw down at least 1 or 2 ESPN worthy dunks, however that is about all he would do on the offensive end. Still a great talent and could give IU some good minutes off the bench right away.

6. Ron Patterson: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Broad Ripple H.S.

Committed: Indiana University

Ron has a little more of an "old-school" offensive game. He isn't the best athlete in this class, but he finds many different ways to score. He has good strength which allows him to finish through contact when attacking the basket. He is a good, not great shooter and will need to continue to develop in that area. Ron has been sliding down the national rankings, so I expect he may come out and have a huge season this winter by playing with a bit of a chip on his shoulder. He shows some flashes of bad attitude which will need to be worked out before stepping foot in Bloomington.

7. Ronnie Johnson: 5'10'' Point Guard, North Central H.S.

Committed: Purdue University

Yes, he is small. However, Ronnie does not let his height stop him from picking apart a defense. He shoots the ball well from the outside with great range and is a great passer. Even though defenders are often taller than him by 3-4 inches, he is quick enough to create space and get open shots. He has been as impressive this summer as anybody else in this class. Ronnie is a winner who will take over the game when his teams needs it most.

8. Kellen Dunham: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, Pendleton Heights H.S.

Committed: Butler University

He is the best shooter in Indiana's Class of 2012. Dunham moves very well off the ball, and is always ready to shoot. Has a very good offensive mind-set and overall basketball IQ. He isn't the greatest athlete, but works hard to get open and is smart enough to find a way to score. Also has a very quick first step when going to the basket. Very good pick-up for Coach Brad Stevens.

9. Raphael Davis: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, La Lumiere

Committed: Purdue University

Very good shooter, can really fill it up in a variety of ways. Davis is a great competitor and works hard on the defensive end of the floor. He is a good rebounder from the guard spot. Has a tendency to force the action at times, but overall, Raphael is good in-state recruit for Coach Painter and the Boilermakers. Davis has decided to transfer to La Lumiere for his final season.

10. Jay Simpson: 6'9'' Power Forward, La Lumiere

Committed: Purdue University

Great upside, his size and strength give him the ability to attack the rim and finish inside. Jay likes to catch the ball in the mid-range area and make short drives to the basket, he is very good at finishing through contact. Also, he has been shooting the ball out to around 15 feet. His main focus will need to be on staying in good shape and improving his overall conditioning. When in good shape, Simpson is an elite prospect.

11. Nick Osborne: 6'8'' Power Forward, Muncie Central H.S.

Committed: Loyola University

Great rebounder on both ends of the court. Also, Nick has the skills to face up to the basket and score with his mid-range game, or use post moves with his back to the basket. I really like his body-type and all-around skills. Probably the one of the 2 or 3 strongest players in this class, but it causes him to get into foul trouble sometimes. He will be a very good player right away at Loyola.

12. Austin Burgett: 6'8'' Small Forward, Avon H.S.

Committed: University of Notre Dame

Austin can play either the 3 or the 4 spot at the next level. He is a good 3-point shooter and runs the floor very well for his size. I like his versatility and that he can score in a variety of ways. Will need to get in the weight room and get a little stronger, but he still does a very good job on the boards at both ends of the court. Showed that he is a very good shot blocker at the Adidas Invitational.

13. DeJaun Marrero: 6'6'' Small Forward, Bowman Academy

Offers From: Xavier, Purdue, Ohio State, Memphis, Indiana, Illinois, DePaul, Cincinnati, Minnesota, Missouri State

Interest From: Kansas, Florida

Marrero runs the floor very well and is a great rebounder at both ends of the court. He needs to work on developing his shooting range, but already has a very good inside game for his size. A lot of his offers and interest came pretty early, and his recruiting has slowed down recently but he is still an elite prospect.

14. Eron Harris: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Lawrence North H.S.

Offers From: Wisconsin, Dayton, Kent State, Ball State, Evansville, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Tennessee Tech, Buffalo

Interest From: New Mexico, Xavier

Eron has totally blown up. He went from having just low to mid-major offers to being only of the most hotly sought after recruits in the state. He is very athletic and can shoot the ball very well. Very impressed with his play at the Adidas Invitational, and obviously many college coaches were as well. Has announced that he will be choosing between Wisconsin and Dayton.

15. Patrick Ingram: 6'2'' Shooting Guard, North Central H.S.

Committed: University of Iowa

Ingram is quick and athletic, likes to attack the rim. He has not been a go to player to this point in high school, but he will have to shoulder a bigger load this year as D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera is gone. He has had a huge month of July and I was very impressed with his play at the Adidas Invitational.

16. R.J. Hunter: 6'5'' Small Forward, Pike H.S.

Committed: Georgia State University

With his father, Ron Hunter, accepting the job at Georgia State, there was speculation as to if R.J. would remain at Pike for his senior season. R.J. is a long, lean wing player who can score in many different ways. He is a good outside shooter and can also put the ball on the floor and create his own shot. Has had some injury problems, but when he is healthy he is one of the top talents in the class.

17. Obij Aget: 7'1'' Center, La Lumiere School

Offers From: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Mississippi, Missouri

Interest From: Indiana, Tennessee

Aget is a huge project, no pun intended. I really like his athleticism for such a long body, but he just doesn't have a lot of basketball skill right now. I am probably not as high on him as some people because I just don't see him developing into much more than a guy who can average 5 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 blocks a game at the next level. His size alone demands collegiate interes

t, but I do not expect him to have a tone of success at the DI level.

18. D.J. Balentine: 6'1'' Point Guard, Kokomo H.S.

Offers From: Indiana State, IPFW, Loyola, Missouri State, Evansville, Wright State

Considering: Tennessee, Miami (OH)

Balentine is a very good shooter which allows him to stretch the defense and open up other teammates, or lets him penetrate and get to the basket. He is a big, strong body that can absorb quite a bit of contact when going to the basket. Showcased a very good pull up jumper in transition at the Adidas Invitational.

19. Bo Calhoun: 6'6'' Power Forward, South Bend Washington H.S.

Committed: Ball State University

Bo runs the floor well and scores on the block with many good post moves. Pretty good athlete who can attack the basket off the dribble when he faces up, or can knock down a mid-range jumper. He needs to add some strength to play the 4 spot at the next level and work on his perimeter shooting. Could possibly slide in and play the 3 some.

20. Michael Ramey: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Southport H.S.

Committed: Ball State University

Great outside shooter, one of the best strokes in the state which helped him shoot over 50% from beyond the arc as a junior. Ramey will need to develop more of a game off the dribble, but his shooting alone makes him a solid mid-major prospect.

21. Jared Drew: 6'5'' Small Forward, Cathedral H.S.

Committed: St. Louis University

Good in the open court and when running the floor. He has good length which makes him a solid defender, and he can guard multiple possessions. Jared has a good mid-range game, very good around the basket too. I was really impressed with his play this summer and expect him to be a nice player at St. Louis.

22. Kellon Thomas: 5'11'' Point Guard, Southport H.S.

Offers From: Georgia State, Loyola, IUPUI, IPFW, Eastern Illinois, Southern Illinois, UC-Davis, Kennesaw State, Morehead State, Gardner-Webb, Belmont, Kent State, Stony Brook, Florida Atlantic

Interest From: Tennessee, Wright State, Western Kentucky, Butler, Wichita State

Kellon is a scoring point guard who is always looking to attack the basket. He is very strong for his size and finishes well inside. Can be effective from the perimeter as well. He has a tendency to get a little sloppy with the ball when closely guarded, but overall he tends to make things happen on the offensive end.

23. Antonio Drummond: 5'10'' Point Guard, La Lumiere

Committed: Southern Illinois University

Excellent ball handler with a quick first step. Runs the fast break well. Also a good defender. Offensively, Antonio must improve his outside shooting. Overall, I like his point guard skills and the way he commands the floor.

24. Alex Olah: 6'11'' Center, Traders Point Christian Academy

Committed: Northwestern University

Mobile post player who has a solid basketball IQ. Good passer and rebounder. Alex is still a work in progress and his offensive game is developing, but he can shoot out 15-18 feet. I think he will continue to develop into a nice low block player at Northwestern.

25. Chier Ajou: 7'1'' Center, Culver Military Academy

Committed: University of New Mexico

Was originally in the Class of 2011, but reclassified and is doing a post-graduate program at Culver. He will not play for their high school this coming winter.

26. Jacobby Bledsoe: 5'10'' Point Guard, Hamilton Southeastern H.S.

Offers From: Georgia State, Drake, Oregon State, Western Kentucky, Western Michigan, Creighton, Eastern Michigan, Evansville, Navy

Interest From: Dayton, Michigan State, Tennessee, Southern Illinois, Ball State

Very quick and a great ball handler. He creates well for himself as well as his teammates. Good defender. I was impressed with the progress he had made on his outside shooting ability when I saw him play at the Adidas Invitational. Can for the action a little bit sometimes, but for the most part he makes things happen on the offensive end. One of the better point guards in the class.

27. Edward Seay: 6'9'' Power Forward, Merrillville H.S.

Offers From:

Interest From: Northern Illinois, Dayton, Loyola, Jacksonville, Western Michigan, San Francisco, Illinois State

Seay had one of the best days out of anyone at the Top 100 Showcase. His length and athleticism for a big guy grabs the attention of any college coach in attendance. He is a very good shot blocker and rebounder. I like his offensive potential, he should develop into a very good post presence who can face-up and get around slower defenders. Interest around Seay should continue to pick up, I have heard through a source that Michigan has been following him.

28. J.T. Yoho: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, Eastern Greene H.S.

Committed: Wright State University

Very crafty on the offensive end, he has a very good mid-range pull up jumper and is also a very good 3-point shooter. His size allows him to play the 2 or the 3 and he handles the ball well enough to even play the point if he has too. I was very impressed with his play at the Best of the Midwest. He will go in and score right away for a mid-major school.

29. Jermaine Myers: 6'0'' Point Guard, Culver Military Academy

Offers From: Ball State, Drake, Indiana State, Ohio, Valparaiso

Interest From: UNLV, IUPUI

Good floor general who lead Culver Academy to the state title game this year. Very heady point guard who can also score it. He will be a very good mid-major point guard from the day he steps on campus.

30. Jeff Laidig: 6'4'' Shooting Guard, Penn H.S.

Committed: Belmont University

Elite shooter who is always read to get a shot off. Jeff moves very well off the ball and does not force shots like some shooters. His main draw back is not being a great athlete and he does not create for himself off the dribble. Similar player Spencer Turner of Bloomington South who will be a Freshman at Belmont this year.

31. Jalen Pendleton: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Evansville Bosse H.S.

Offers From: Indiana State

Interest From: Murray State, Middle Tennessee State, Evansville, IPFW, Ball State, Georgia State

Pendleton is a strong guard who uses his body well to get inside and score. He is a very good rebounder from the guard spot. I saw him play at Best of the Midwest and he is a very good on-ball defender. He likes to penetrate and finish in the paint. Will need to develop more of a perimeter game.

32. Rhett Smith: 6'7'' Small Forward, Sullivan H.S.

Committed: Indiana State University

Very nice combo-forward who can play either the 3 or the 4 spot. Good athlete who handles the ball well for a big guy.

33. Joe Reed: 6'8'' Power Forward, Center Grove H.S.

Committed: IPFW

He has really been picking up interest this month. I was very impressed with him at the Adidas Invitational. Joe runs the floor well and is a good athlete for a post player. He has a good face up game and good footwork in the post. As he continues to develop he should pick up a few more offers.

34. Elijah Ray: 6'6'' Power Forward, Bowman Academy

Offers From: Valparaiso, Indiana State

Interest From: Iowa, Harvard, Iowa State, Tennessee, Boston College, Marquette, Illinois, UC-Irvine

Very strong body, he has a great game down low for being a little undersized. Elijah's combination of strength and athleticism gives him an advantage on the boards against bigger opponents. I was very impressed with him at the Top 100. He will be a very good mid-major player.

35. Ryan Weber: 6'6'' Small Forward, Roncalli H.S.

Offers From: Drake, IPFW, Gardner-Webb, Lamar, Youngstown State, Boston

Interest From: Richmond, Northeastern, Furman, Stetson, Belmont, Indiana State, Eastern Kentucky

Ryan is very versatile, he could play either the 3 or the 4, but will probably be on the wing in college. He has good post skills offensively, and also a very good mid-range game. He has been working hard on his ball handling which will really give him an all-around offensive game.

36. Matt O'Leary: 6'7'' Power Forward, Terre Haute North H.S.

Committed: Loyola University

37. Steve Hawkins: 6'8'' Power Forward, Bowman Academy

Offers From:

Interest From:

38. Logan Irwin: 6'0'' Point Guard, Whitko H.S.

Committed: Stetson University

39. Harry Willis: 6'2'' Shooting Guard, Ben Davis H.S.

Offers From: Mississippi Valley State, Indianapolis (DII)

Interest From: Valparaiso

40. Todd Johnson: 5'9'' Point Guard, Elkhart Memorial H.S.

Committed: Northern Kentucky University (DII)

41. Tyler Alderman: 6'9'' Power Forward, Fishers H.S.

Offers From: SIU-Edwardsville

Interest From: Wright State, IUPUI, Indiana State, Ball State, Evansville

42. Dylan Langkabel: 6'3'' Shooting Guard, Morristown H.S.

Committed: Northwood University (DII)

43. Brent Calhoun: 6'8'' Center, Warren Central H.S.

Offers From: Lamar, Appalachian State

Interest From: Evansville, Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, IUPUI, Valparaiso, St. Louis

44. Adam Botts: 5'11'' Point Guard, Muncie Central H.S.

Offers From:

Interest From:

45. Kendall Waters: 5'9'' Point Guard, Muncie Central H.S.

Offers From:

Interest From: Southern Illinois-Edwardsville, Eastern Kentucky

46. Brad Hartman: 6'7'' Power Forward, Union County H.S.

Offers From: Jacksonville

Interest From: Navy, Eastern Kentucky

47. Tyler Corey: 5'11'' Point Guard, Lawrence Central H.S.

Offers From:

Interest From:

48. Rashad Richardson: 6'4'' Small Forward, Lafayette Jefferson H.S.

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Interest From:

49. Riley Rapp: 6'1'' Shooting Guard, Guerin Catholic H.S.

Offers From:

Interest From: Yale

50. Michael Lenz: 6'0'' Point Guard, Brebuef Jesuit H.S.

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If you have any questions or comments feel free to email me at ramseyb14@hanover.edu. Thanks!

Adidas Super 64-Day 1

I have been following the Vegas tournament online from Tennessee where I am visiting my grandparents and playing lots of golf. However, it has been confusing because of the time distance between down here, my home in Indiana, and Vegas. The question down here has become, "well what time is it in VEGAS!?" The first round of games will be starting in a couple hours today so I wanted to get a quick recap of the Indiana scores from yesterday.

2012's

Indiana Elite-Team Indiana had a rough start to their tournament as they dropped both games yesterday. Luckily they are in one of the "Super Pools" so no matter what their record is in pool play they will advance to the Championship Bracket.

Double Pump Elite 53 Indiana Elite-Team Indiana 50

Eric Gordon Central Stars 75 KC Pump N Run 71

Dream Vision 17U 80 Indiana Elite-Team Indiana 65

2013's

The Indiana teams were involved in lots of close games in the 2013 division, but luckily they came out on top in 3 of the 4 games. Both of these teams are in Super Pools as well.

Eric Gordon All Stars 56 Wisconsin Playground Warriors 53

Indiana Elite Stars 55 KC Pump N Run 54

Eric Gordon All Stars 63 New Heights NYC 51

Atlanta Celtics 16U 64 Indiana Elite Stars 62

2014's

Indiana Elite One 69 Urban DFW Elite 48

Eric Gordon All Stars 74 Colorado Hawks 64

Indiana Elite Hoopmatics 80 Elite Nation 58

Today teams will continue pool play and seeds will be decided for the tournament play which begins tomorrow. For updates throughout the day follow me on Twitter @INrecruitguide.

Monte James-Penn H.S.

Obviously, the Indiana Recruiting Guide is a basketball scouting service. However, for just a few minutes we are going to delve into a fall sport, football. For all of the college basketball coaches who read this please pass it along to your school's football staff.

A few days ago I had the chance to catch up with a new friend of mine, Monte James from Penn High School. After getting a chance to learn a little bit about him I decided that this guy needed to get some more publicity and figured that I could help him out a little bit by putting together an article.

First off, this Senior-to-be is one of the nicest, most driven kids I have come across. He is very appreciative of every opportunity that comes his way and seems to be the type of guy that always makes the most out of any situation. Monte is a 6'3'' 290 pound Offensive/Defensive Lineman, primarily at the Tackle position. His speed is one of his biggest assets, and as a basketball guy myself, I can tell you that his footwork and size would be enviable in the low post. His combination of size, strength, and quickness makes it very hard for defenders to get around him when he is on the offensive side of the ball, and he is equally hard to stop on when on the defensive side.

Monte has worked hard to achieve a major goal of his...playing collegiate football. Recently, he has been assured that his dream will become reality. NAIA powerhouse, University of St. Francis has offered him, and he has also been offered a roster spot a Division III Manchester College. However, his sights are set upon the Division I ranks. As usual with Monte, his hope will most likely come to fruition. He is receiving some serious interest from Purdue, Valparaiso, Ball State, Indiana, Northwestern, Western Michigan and Indiana State. As I said before he is a very driven individual and he spoke at length with me on how thankful he is for every opportunity that has come his way through football. "Every day I get up and thank God for everything He has done for me and my family," he said.

I expect that before too long Monte will pick up a few Division I offers and will be well on his way of making his lifelong dream a reality, not just playing college football at the highest level, but also attending college. He said that he is looking for a school with a good "academic and coaching reputation." I have really enjoyed getting to talk with this young man and I am sure that nothing but great things will come in his future.

To the basketball fans that may read this, please pass this kids name along to your football friends, as they will be hearing the name a lot in the coming fall.

New Rankings

Over the next few days I will be working on updating the rankings for the classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014. I will also be adding a "watch list" of 2015 prospects. I would like input from our readers as to who you think should be where? Anybody that is too high or too low? Anybody that needs to be added that I don't currently have?

After watching over 40 games during the 10-day evaluation period I have found a few guys that will be added to each ranking, as well as seeing the improvements of some players that will warrant them moving up the rankings. Please send any comments to me at ramseyb14@hanover.edu or ask me on Twitter @INrecruitguide.

Look forward to new rankings the rest of this week!

Recruiting News and Notes

Now that the first 10-day whirlwind of AAU tournaments has come to an end, it is time to take a look at the recruiting news that has broke in the past couple of weeks. Also, there should be many more announcements to be made in the coming week or so as college coaches decide who impressed them the most during the evaluation period.

The first piece of news just came an hour or so ago, as the Indiana Recruiting Guide's #1 prospect in the Class of 2013, V.J. Beachem, picked up an offer from Notre Dame. Coach Mike Brey had been watching the 6'6'' Small Forward closely this month. Beachem has a long list of schools that are showing interest in his services, and I expect that the offers will come pouring in the near future. I had the chance to get in on an interview with the New Haven H.S. star after one of his games at the Adidas Invitational as he spoke about his recruitment. He mentions in the interview that the recruiting process is "speeding up" as to when he will make his decision. So, with his decision possibly coming soon many of the other schools that have shown interest will want to start offering so as to have a chance to land the talented wing.

Check out the video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bnpe69HRQG0

Other more recent pieces of recruiting news include...

Patrick Ingram: 6'3'' SG, North Central H.S. (2013) has picked up an offer from Iowa. In the Indiana Recruiting Guide's article that previewed the July AAU circuit, I had noted that I expected Ingram to pick up an offer or two from some bigger schools, evening mentioning the Hawkeyes as a possibility.

Jalen Coleman: 6'1'' PG, Cathedral H.S. (2015) received his first offer, from Indiana University, before he ever has played a high school game. I had the chance to watch him play three times at the Best of the Midwest and came away very impressed with his upside. I am not a huge fan of offering kids this young, but if you were to begin this early Jalen would certainly be one of the first I would extend an offer to.

Other news that has come in the past 10 days or so...

Joe Reed: 6'8'' PF, Center Grove H.S. (2012) has had a very good month, and that solid play lead to him receiving an offer from Toledo. Reed is getting interest from many other mid-major schools, and I expect he will have another offer or two pretty soon.

Jared Drew: 6'6'' SF, Cathedral H.S. (2012) continues to add to his long list of offers by picking up one more from Missouri State. Loyola and Lamar are two of his other most recent offers. Coaches from Boston College, Tennessee, and Wichita State have been following him as well.

Eron Harris: 6'5'' Shooting Guard, Lawrence North H.S. (2012) has probably been one of the fastest rising prospects in the state. Tennessee Tech has been added to his list of offers that include Evansville, IPFW, and SIU-Edwardsville. Bo Ryan from Wisconsin has been following him closely this month, as well as coaches from Xavier and New Mexico.

Jaylon Brown: 6'0'' PG, Fishers H.S. (2013) now holds an offer from American. Ohio, Butler, and Xavier have also expressed interest.

Jaraan Lands: 6'5'' SF, Brownsburg H.S. (2014) receiving early interest from many Big 10 schools, including IU, Purdue, Ohio State, and Wisconsin. Classmate Kendall Rollins: 6'6'' SF, Pike H.S. is also getting interest from IU and Purdue, as well as Wright State, Tulane, and Detroit.

Jaquan Lyle: 6'4'' SG, Evansville Bosse H.S. (2014) impressed me this month as much as just about anyone else I saw. He is a great ball handler and passer who also has good size. This allows him to play both the point, and 2-guard spot. He currently has offers fromIllinois, Indiana, Purdue, and Xavier. He said that both Ohio State and Michigan Stateare "close to offering."

Brad Hartman: 6'7'' PF, Union County H.S. (2012) picked up his first Division I offer from Jacksonville this week. The athletic big man is also getting interest from Navy andEastern Kentucky.

Matt O'Leary: 6'7'' SF, Terre Haute North H.S. (2012) got an offer from Lafayette recently. I was very impressed with his play at the Adidas Invitational. He can play and guard multiple positions, and I like his overall offensive game. Great shooter for his size. Any low or mid-major looking for a versatile player who can score it, get on O'Leary right away.

As more recruiting news comes in within the next few weeks I will continue to update you with more articles like this one. It is our goal at the Indiana Recruiting Guide to not only get this information to our readers as quickly as possible, but also give the most accurate information after confirming news with multiple sources. If you have any questions or want info on a certain players recruitment you can email me at ramseyb14@hanover.edu, or ask me on Twitter @INrecruitguide.