Decisions Loom for Key IUBB Targets

TJ Inman · 2025-10-06T16:10:03Z

This post is also in the Recruiting thread but I did not want it to get missed. It’s decision-time for a number of key 2026 prospects. By the end of this month, we could have decisions from four of the major targets for the Hoosiers: -Latrell Allmond – Forward – It appears to be between IU, Tennessee and Oklahoma State for Allmond and he is announcing his decision on October 13. Allmond is really tough, he produces on a consistent basis and he has a versatile skillset that should translate really well to college. I’ve thought for a long time that IU is going to end up with Allmond and I am not changing my “prediction” now. -Anthony Thompson – Wing – Thompson is a 5-star talent that has all of the makings of a true one-and-done. He has everything you want in a modern wing and he should be an instant impact collegiate player. Thompson looks like he’s down to Ohio State and IU. Does the home-state team win out or do concerns about Jon Diebler’s offensive system (or lack thereof) plus commitments Michigan landed steer him to IU? If IU lands Allmond before Thompson makes a decision, does Thompson eliminate the Hoosiers? I think the two could play together quite well (along with Trent Sisley) but I don’t know if Thompson feels the same way. -Ethan Taylor – Center – the second-ranked center in the 2026 class looks like he’s down to IU and Michigan State while the possibility for a gigantic offer from someone like Kentucky could prolong his recruitment. Kansas was a possibility but they landed Davion Adkins and I doubt Taylor joins him in that class. My guess after his recent visit to MSU would be that Michigan State wins out. -Arafan Diane – Center – Diane is a massive individual and a true center that made massive improvements between 2024 and 2025. Houston has long been considered to be the slight lean but he has not pulled the trigger yet and an upcoming official visit, combined with maybe missing out on Taylor could push the Hoosiers into the forefront with him. Bottom line, IU really needs to get at least one of Allmond and Thompson. Landing both of them would be a major accomplishment. I am leaning towards both Taylor and Diane ending up elsewhere and that puts the Hoosiers into the portal next offseason for both a point guard and a center that can play immediately in 2026 and then turning their attention to a 2027 post presence.

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D.B. Cooper

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Sounds like we got our guy. Karvala looks like a nice player.

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Posted : 10/24/2025 2:54 pm

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