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Four-Star Shooting Guard DeShawn Harris-Smith Discusses Indiana, Mike Woodson
Indiana hosted an official go to for DeShawn Harris-Smith on July 29, and it seems the four-star capturing guard is nearing a call.
Harris-Smith introduced his high 5 colleges on Aug. 5, which included Maryland, Indiana, Penn State, Villanova and Xavier. The Fairfax, Va. native has visited all 5 universities, and just lately informed Dushawn London that he’s planning an extra unofficial go to to Maryland earlier than making his choice inside a month.
“The most important factor is the chance to play straight away,” Harris-Smith informed London.
Amongst class of 2023 prospects, Harris-Smith is ranked No. 45 by On3, No. 51 by 247Sports and No. 106 by Rivals. The 6-foot-4 capturing guard performed for Staff Takeover on the Nike EYBL AAU circuit, and reached the Peach Jam finals the place he scored 15 factors with eight rebounds and 5 assists.
In an interview with London, Harris-Smith mentioned his relationship with Mike Woodson and his views on the Indiana basketball program.
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“Coach Woodson has been part of the NBA for 34 years of his life,” Harris-Smith mentioned. “He’s undoubtedly been the place I wish to be, been there for a very long time and is aware of how one can keep there. He can assist me be a professional not simply on the courtroom however off the courtroom. Additionally with him being an Indiana alumni I really feel like he truly cares concerning the scenario. He’s not simply attempting to be a superb coach however needs to place Indiana basketball again on the map.”
Indiana presently has two commits within the class of 2023. 4-star guards Gabe Cupps from Centerville, Ohio and Jakai Newton from Covington, Ga. give the Hoosiers the No. 11 recruiting class, in line with 247Sports. It will be a guard-heavy class if Harris-Smith chooses Indiana, however start line guard Xavier Johnson’s departure following the 2022-2023 season will open a big chunk of backcourt minutes.
DeShawn Harris-Smith wears the Indiana basketball uniform throughout his official go to to Bloomington on July 29.
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Maryland is the perceived favourite for the DMV prospect as issues presently stand. InsideMDSports’ Jeff Ermann and Colby Giacubeno each submitted Crystal Ball predictions for Harris-Smith to play for Maryland, and On3 provides Maryland the very best likelihood of any faculty at 23 %.
Maryland coach Kevin Willard is approaching his first season with the Terrapins after 12 years at Seton Corridor. And to this point, he is proven a powerful dedication to recruiting high expertise from the DMV, touchdown four-star capturing guard Jamie Kaiser Jr. from Burke, Va. and three-star capturing guard Jahnathan Lamothe from Baltimore, Md.
Associated tales on Indiana basketball:
- JAMIE KAISER JR. PICKS MARYLAND: Jamie Kaiser Jr., a four-star capturing guard within the class of 2023, introduced his dedication to Maryland, selecting to affix coach Kevin Willard and the Terrapins over finalists Indiana and Virginia. CLICK HERE
- LIAM MCNEELEY TO VISIT INDIANA: Class of 2024 five-star recruit Liam McNeeley will take an official go to to the Indiana College campus from Sept. 23-25. McNeeley started his highschool profession at John Paul II exterior of Dallas, Texas, however he’ll switch to Montverde Academy for his last two years. CLICK HERE
- JALEN HARALSON, TRENT SISLEY VISIT INDIANA: Mike Woodson and the Indiana basketball teaching employees are hoping to make an early impression on a pair of 2025 in-state recruits. Jalen Haralson from Fishers, Ind. visited the Indiana campus on Monday, and Trent Sisley from Heritage Hills Excessive College was in Bloomington on Tuesday. CLICK HERE