It’s still a race with other programs like Maryland (Queen is from the DMV), Houston and Kansas, but the extended recruitment is likely good news for Indiana. The Hoosiers’ connections to the academy are substantial, having Malik Reneau and James Goodis on the roster with Jalen Hood-Schifino off to the NBA.
Indiana is still recruiting his Montverde teammate, five-star center Derik Queen. Miller Kopp had the shooting and defense down, but didn’t have the passing.Īnd there’s a good chance he won’t be the only freshman next year either. It’s the kind of thing Indiana hasn’t had at that spot in years. But that comes with the handle, size and passing ability to make things happen on the court. He has the basketball IQ, same as guys like Xavier Johnson, Trayce Jackson-Davis and Gabe Cupps. McNeeley is an all-around playmaker who should instantly start at the wing as a freshman next season. Indiana basketball scouting report: Liam McNeeleyĪnd no I don’t just mean the outside shooting, but that’s obviously a huge plus.
