BU recruit- class of 2009- Darius Smith

[Beninator]

It looks as if Darius Smith is the latest contestant in the Indiana scholarship carousel/soap opera. From ChicagoHoops.com

"Indiana University has now jumped in with both feet after watching a dazzling display by Smith over the weekend."

http://www.chicagohoops.com/articles1/dsmith.html

[tornado]

this puzzles even all the IU fans...
they are already oversigned by one for 2009 and are in hot pursuit of a couple of big men, which is clearly their greatest need.
If they are also going hard after Darius, then they must be planning on at least two of their present scholarship guys not returning.

[Da Coach]

Article about Darius Smith- see the bottom part. He is reported to have received a qualifying ACT score, which has increased his recruiting interest.-

http://yourseason.suntimes.com/boys_basketball/1359149,010109-obrien-column.article

[real fan]

Darius Smith was the best player in the state tour. last year, he would be a very good player to have at BU.
Indiana most likely is going to be pulling scholarships after this season with the excuse that coach Crean did not recruit these players, the biggest problem I have with this is they could not have fielded a team had these guys not honored their committments to Indiana.

[Big Mike]

http://www.chicagohoops.com/articles1/dariussmith5.html

[lake Camelot]

From another thread-

Now, after a stellar start to the season, the 6'1 Marshall High guard has released a list of schools.
Indiana, Kentucky, Marquette, DePaul, and Arizona are his top 5, with Iowa, Nebraska, Oregon State, Southern Illinois, UAB,
and Arizona State all still involved."

I get Indiana (Opportunity/Big Ten),Kentucky,Marquette,Arizona.

But why Depaul besides hometown? Bradley is close and a much better program. And SIU ? Having a terrible year, they may be back, but if you are considering the MVC why SIU when Bradly has been recruiting him all along?

[real fan]

Ryan Hare a former teamate of his is at SIU.

[jeffsu]

ESPN doesn't have him listed as being considered by Bradley (or him considering us) any longer. He was on there two days ago.

Not that ESPN is the most up-to-date... maybe some of you with premium scout/rivals access can check?

It sounded like he ruled us out based on that last interview, so maybe thats why they removed him.

[Da Coach]

Rivals profile does not list Bradley-

http://rivalshoops.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?Sport=2&pr_key=73641

Scout still lists Bradley, but shows that Bradley has not offered, which is inaccurate-
http://scouthoops.scout.com/a.z?s=75...=1&nid=2431543

[jeffsu]

Why do you tease, T... those clips make him look great. And like something we could use. Oh man

[mrcoachdude]

Why do you tease, T... those clips make him look great. And like something we could use. Oh man

WOW........Is he good or what....

[lake Camelot]

I am not an expert, but he seems like a better player than Iman Shumpert. Shumpert is doing great at Georgia Tech. I think I am going to really regret not getting Smith. I wish he would still visit. He could be a star at BU. And we could have a really loaded team with him.

[thefish7]

W - O - W. That kid can finish, and the defense looks great, and he looks very long in the arms. The only thing I didn't see in those clips was any passing, but otherwise I saw a ton there. It seems like you've backed off us, but we're still here and you can be a star here, Darius.

[ER3]

I am not an expert, but he seems like a better player than Iman Shumpert. Shumpert is doing great at Georgia Tech. I think I am going to really regret not getting Smith. I wish he would still visit. He could be a star at BU. And we could have a really loaded team with him.

If he's as good as Shumpert, he'll be a star wherever he goes...The "lowered bar of stardom" in the Valley won't hold any value to a recruit of his caliber. If he's good enough to be a star in any league, he is likely out of our league.

[Da Coach]

The article also says--

That??™s the type of player that everyone is looking for this spring, Indiana included. Cotton said the Hoosiers have offered Smith a scholarship and have made their interest well known.

???They??™ve shown a lot of interest,??? Cotton said. ???While NCAA rules limit the amount they can call him, they can contact me at any time and I get my share of calls. We can also call them, the ones that (Darius) is interested in.???


Considering Indiana appears to already be over the limit of scholarships for next season, how can the coach keep offering more scholarships to recruits like Darius Smith?