'11 IN PF Justin Gant (11/12/2010, LOI)

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I think there are a lot of pro's to his decision making...
1) plays in front of home town crowd
2) plays w/ a few of his buddies that he's been playing w/ for a few years now (means less time getting acclimated to teammates' style of play.)
3) if he continues to develop, he'd likely see lots of playing time at ISU (potential for more time at a place like ISU as opposed to a BCS school where he may not get as much time.)
4) big fish in a small pond
5) learn from a coach who knows what it takes to play for $$
 

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Currently, Michigan and Butler have jumped out early with Xavier fading a slight bit. I haven't gotten specifc information on Indiana State, but I can ask.
 
Not raining on my parade at all Morgan. I think ISU should do everything it can (within the rules) to land the locals. They help fill the gym.

Exactly, him signing with State would be better for State them for X if he signed with X. He could get more playing time quicker at State. X has the potential to land some big forwards in 2010 which could bode well for State.

I am an alum of both and love both schools, so in this case I win either way. If X can land the two forwards they are going after in 2010 I will camp out in Gants front yard with a State flag.
 

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That is unconfirmed, as of last night. He is considering it though, but it will depend on how much energy he has left after playing Saturday.

Keep us updated, I have heard from my sources he is confirmed, but they could be wrong. Keep me updated and I will do the same.
 

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I think there are a lot of pro's to his decision making...
1) plays in front of home town crowd
2) plays w/ a few of his buddies that he's been playing w/ for a few years now (means less time getting acclimated to teammates' style of play.)
3) if he continues to develop, he'd likely see lots of playing time at ISU (potential for more time at a place like ISU as opposed to a BCS school where he may not get as much time.)
4) big fish in a small pond
5) learn from a coach who knows what it takes to play for $$

Hey Eddie. Since you may know more about the details of how this is done, I have a question. I have heard that Jarvis and Khristian Smith have both been offered. Let's assume that's true and if Coach only wants one guard then they have been offered the same schollie on a first come basis? I just wondered if multiple offers are made for each scholarship.
 
Hey Eddie. Since you may know more about the details of how this is done, I have a question. I have heard that Jarvis and Khristian Smith have both been offered. Let's assume that's true and if Coach only wants one guard then they have been offered the same schollie on a first come basis? I just wondered if multiple offers are made for each scholarship.

Seems like situations vary when it comes to recruiting but it does seem like multiple offers will be made for certain positions...there's usually a pecking order in terms of preference though...I think that goes w/ every team. Sometimes you get your first choice but sometimes you have to settle for a 2nd...3rd or even 4th choice.

The tough part would probably be keeping all your choices equally interested just in case things don't work out for your #1 or #2 choices...I don't envy that part of coaching. In fact, I don't envy any part of coaching aside from being able to watch a bunch of tourneys (high school, JUCO, Final Fours) and golfing on nice courses from time to time during the off season...that part I could get used to. But scheduling...recruiting...keeping the current players eligible...keeping the current players happy...keeping the current players hungry for success during the tough times...having to potentially deal with recruits that may not have panned out...that part doesn't interest me at all.
 
Justin Gant - Indiana Elite One 16U - Gant isn't exactly under-the-radar as he's already well known in the state and by college coaches, but he often isn't as highly regarded as the other great 2011 big men of the state. I think Gant is probably the most versatile out of all the great 4's and 5's in the loaded junior class. I watched him more than once this summer, but one period of play at the Spiece Run n' Slam stood out to me in which he hit several pull up jumpers, had a few nice post moves, rebounded hard, and blocked and altered several shots on the main floor at IPFW. I also saw him play at the Indiana State team camp with his Terre Haute North team as the took on Travis Carroll and Danville, and Gant, in my opinion, was more impressive than the Purdue commit in that one game, although I've sung the praises of Carroll for a long time. Gant also always seems to end up bleeding when I watch him too, a sign of how hard he plays. He'll be a great mid-major player or a solid role player on a high-major team when all is said and done.

http://p-hoops.blogspot.com/2009/07/top-under-radar-players-of-aau-play.html
 

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I've been told that Xavier isn't pursuing Gant as hard anymore due to some recent commits. Perfect time for ISU to put on a good show.
 
Anyone in the Haute friends with this kid or family? Does State have any shot?
I actually just finished an interview with Justin. He said he didn't have any favorites and he currently holds four offers with Iowa being his biggest. I didn't get any warm and fuzzies, but we'll see I guess.
 
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