'10 IN PF Jake Kitchell (9/21/2009, LOI)

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Proud To Be A Tree said:
Anything new on this kid?
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Nope, but this was in the IndyStar a couple days ago. It looks like Indiana is now taking a look.

Jake Kitchell - This could be a big week for Kitchell, a 6-9 forward from tiny South Central (Union Mills). He has offers from Indiana State, Oregon State and Valparaiso, but has been recruited by Indiana throughout the spring and summer.
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http://blogs.indystar.com/recruitingcentral/2009/07/uncommitted-lis.html
 
Union Mills (Ind.) South Central senior standout Jake Kitchell had a solid spring and summer with the SYF Players on the AAU circuit.

The 6-foot-9 Kitchell came out of a trip to Las Vegas with offers from Oregon State, Indiana State, Valparaiso and a lot of interest from Ball State.

"It's picked up some," Kitchell said while in Las Vegas. "I recently had a few calls from Cal(ifornia) and Wake Forest. I am just going to wait and see if anything else comes for me."

Kitchell, who averaged 20.3 points, 13.7 rebounds and led the state of Indiana with 5.8 blocks a game as a junior at South Central, had seen some interest from Indiana University.

It's not clear if the Hoosiers' staff still has any interest in Kitchell, but there's certainly no question that the prospect is interested in IU.

"They're in my thoughts at least," Kitchell said. "I have not talked to them since the elite camp, but if they offered me they would certainly be on top of my list."
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http://www.courier-journal.com/blogs/demling/labels/Jake%20Kitchell.html
 
This morning's Indy Star says he's going to visit this weekend and he might commit if it goes well. He sounded excited about being a Sycamore!
 

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Yep, definitely exciting news. Here is the blurb:

Jake Kitchell paused when asked about his performance on the basketball court this summer.

" 'OK' would be the way to put it, I guess," said Kitchell, a 6-8 senior from tiny South Central High School in Union Mills. "I played on a team (SYF Players) that was loaded with talent, and sometimes it was hard to get touches. But I don't have any regrets about it."

One of a dwindling number of uncommitted top in-state prospects in the Class of 2010, Kitchell (no relation to former Indiana University player Ted Kitchel) could be close to making a decision. He said he is taking an official visit to Indiana State this weekend and already has an offer from the Sycamores. If the visit goes well, he may commit to coach Kevin McKenna's program.

"They are on the rise," Kitchell said. "I think it would be fun to help bring a program back that has struggled. They're looking for some players to help get them back to a high level."

Kitchell, who averaged 20 points and 13 rebounds as a junior at Class A South Central, said he also has offers from Ball State, IUPUI, Oregon State and Valparaiso. He said Xavier also has shown late interest.
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Looks like the Sycamores need the visit to go well. I honestly think he wants to stay in state, so all they need to do is show well.
 
Let's get this guy. He would be a perfect Sycamore. He was an IHSAA anti-tobacco role model, can play great all-round game, and has good size. These visits, when successful, are where the W's on the won-loss record come from.
 
Let's also hope for a nice crowd at the football game, as I'm sure they'll be taking him there. If you go to the game and see him, welcome him to ISU. I gotta think that making him feel welcome will help our cause...

:sycamores::sycamores::sycamores:
 
Jason Svoboda said:
Yep, definitely exciting news. Here is the blurb:



Looks like the Sycamores need the visit to go well. I honestly think he wants to stay in state, so all they need to do is show well.
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I got goosebumps reading that article...a really good player that thinking bigger picture. He has a Pac 10 offer yet he likes the idea of making a bigger splash in a smaller pool. I hope the visit goes well too...would be awesome to land this kid.

This is the kind of kid we want coming...guys that want to be here and want to make a difference. You saw it w/ RJ, Odom and the Eitels...they all want to be Sycamores. I think that bodes well for the future seeing these guys wanting to wear Sycamore blue w/ pride.
 

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Saw him at the football game with the rest of the bball team. I thought of a great recruiting line: "Jake, at least we can guarantee that when you're here, the basketball team will never play second fiddle to the football team!"
:sycamores::bigsmile::sycamores:
 
Indiana State appears close to landing a commitment from Jake Kitchell. The link has Kitchell saying he played "ok" this summer. Its a very poignant comment imo. This is a kid who led the state of Indiana in blocked shots and put up huge numbers in scoring and rebounding. Sure a 2A schedule can give a good player a chance to pad his stats but the kid wasn't just productive he was phenomenally productive. So when I first had a chance to see him this summer I expected to see the kind of skill that is required to put up such incredible numbers but he was playing with the SYF Players. They were absolutely loaded with stars such as Jesse Berry, Xavier Jones, and bigs like Dominique Ferguson, Enique Mason, and Kitchell. Kitchell was solid on the boards, played solid defense, and was among the most vocal leaders on the floor I'd seen for a big man on the summer circuit. But he didn't try to shoot much either time I got a chance to see him. He would get a rebound, and try to initiate offense on the break, communicate well with his teammates and play unselfishly. These were not qualities I expected to see out of a kid who was among the state leaders in points, rebounds, and blocked shots. If that skill is there which you have to almost assume when a kid puts up numbers, then he could be a special player with his unselfishness and leadership. I wish I'd seen enough of him to weigh in on how productive he can be against good competition, but he's got everything else and has been so productive its tempting to give him the benefit of the doubt. http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090911/SPORTS0615/909110356
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Some analysis from Hoops Mongrel. Man, every time I hear more about Kitchell, the more I want him in Sycamore blue. Hopefully the visit went well.
 

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I was told the visit went well and the team really liked Kitchell. I also spoke to aau guru who called him the perfect fit for the Sycamores..."big, strong, a physical pounder in the post."
 
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