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Purdue coach Matt Painter was not planning to sign any more players, but he saw Beech Grove 6'2" shooting guard John Hart in an open gym workout recently and was impressed enough to invite him to visit the Purdue campus. Yesterday, on his visit to Purdue, he accepted a scholarship offer.
Hart's only other offer to that point was from Evansville.
"A month ago, Purdue's Matt Painter had not heard of Beech Grove senior guard John Hart."
"Within a two-hour window, Hart went from wondering if he would have a college basketball opportunity to landing a scholarship with a team likely ranked in the preseason Top 10."
Painter said Thursday that he is surprised someone of Hart's ability flew under the recruiting radar screen.
"During the last recruiting period, I had numerous coaches telling me that John Hart is a very good player," Painter said.
"I stopped by Beech Grove for an open gym and could not believe that someone with his athleticism and skill was available."--
Purdue had already signed a shooting guard, Ryne Smith i the early signing period. Smith was also recruited by Bradley.
Rivals profile--
And more reports of quality players still available this late--
Ryan Allen is a 6'3" wing guard originally from Chicago, and finishing his final year at an East Coast prep school. He is the younger brother of Boston Celtic guard Tony Allen.--
And Mike Burwell, also a former Bradley recruit, has still not signed with anyone yet.
Hart's only other offer to that point was from Evansville.
"A month ago, Purdue's Matt Painter had not heard of Beech Grove senior guard John Hart."
"Within a two-hour window, Hart went from wondering if he would have a college basketball opportunity to landing a scholarship with a team likely ranked in the preseason Top 10."
Painter said Thursday that he is surprised someone of Hart's ability flew under the recruiting radar screen.
"During the last recruiting period, I had numerous coaches telling me that John Hart is a very good player," Painter said.
"I stopped by Beech Grove for an open gym and could not believe that someone with his athleticism and skill was available."--
Purdue had already signed a shooting guard, Ryne Smith i the early signing period. Smith was also recruited by Bradley.
Rivals profile--
And more reports of quality players still available this late--
Ryan Allen is a 6'3" wing guard originally from Chicago, and finishing his final year at an East Coast prep school. He is the younger brother of Boston Celtic guard Tony Allen.--
And Mike Burwell, also a former Bradley recruit, has still not signed with anyone yet.
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