Excerpts from IndyStar regarding Jake LaRavia: Sorry did not see other post on here. But here is what story stated without a link.
INDIANAPOLIS — Jake LaRavia and Jalen Windham, two of the state’s best shot-makers, are suddenly back on the market after coaching changes at the college programs they had originally signed letters of intent.
Both were headed out of state. LaRavia, the 6-8 Lawrence Central standout, had signed with Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. “The first time going through (recruiting) was really exciting, but this time I feel like I know everything about it and know what I’m doing,” LaRavia said. “I can just chill and enjoy the process of the next couple weeks.”
LaRavia, who averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, was offered a scholarship by Indiana State almost immediately after his release and plans to make an official visit to Terre Haute (likely the weekend of April 12-14). “They are really interested in me,” LaRavia said Sunday at the Top 60 Senior Workout at Marian University. “They already came down and talked to me – the whole coaching staff did the very next day. I know how much they want me and I know it’s a good program for me to go play at.”
Indiana State will have competition for LaRavia. Purdue has been busy with an NCAA tournament run that ended with a loss to Virginia on Saturday in the Elite Eight, but Boilermakers’ assistant coach Brandon Brantley has reached out to LaRavia. “They told me coach (Matt) Painter would give me a call in the days after the tournament,” he said. “For me, I think that would be a great spot.” LaRavia said he sees some similarities in his game to that of Ryan Cline, the senior former Carmel star who carried Purdue with a career-high 27-point effort in a Sweet Sixteen win over Tennessee on Thursday. “We play the same position, kind of the same height, but he’s a senior,” LaRavia said. “I know they have other players, but I could see being a good spot. I’ve been watching them a lot in the NCAA tournament and think I could fit in with their style of play. Once they reach out, then we’ll see what happens.”
Missouri, coached by former Purdue assistant Cuonzo Martin, has also been in contact. LaRavia, who will not turn 18 until November, has also heard from prep schools. He shot 42.6 percent from the 3-point line (46-for-108) as a senior. “If some of the schools don’t work out, prep school could be an option for me,” he said. “Because of my young age.”
INDIANAPOLIS — Jake LaRavia and Jalen Windham, two of the state’s best shot-makers, are suddenly back on the market after coaching changes at the college programs they had originally signed letters of intent.
Both were headed out of state. LaRavia, the 6-8 Lawrence Central standout, had signed with Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. “The first time going through (recruiting) was really exciting, but this time I feel like I know everything about it and know what I’m doing,” LaRavia said. “I can just chill and enjoy the process of the next couple weeks.”
LaRavia, who averaged 17.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, was offered a scholarship by Indiana State almost immediately after his release and plans to make an official visit to Terre Haute (likely the weekend of April 12-14). “They are really interested in me,” LaRavia said Sunday at the Top 60 Senior Workout at Marian University. “They already came down and talked to me – the whole coaching staff did the very next day. I know how much they want me and I know it’s a good program for me to go play at.”
Indiana State will have competition for LaRavia. Purdue has been busy with an NCAA tournament run that ended with a loss to Virginia on Saturday in the Elite Eight, but Boilermakers’ assistant coach Brandon Brantley has reached out to LaRavia. “They told me coach (Matt) Painter would give me a call in the days after the tournament,” he said. “For me, I think that would be a great spot.” LaRavia said he sees some similarities in his game to that of Ryan Cline, the senior former Carmel star who carried Purdue with a career-high 27-point effort in a Sweet Sixteen win over Tennessee on Thursday. “We play the same position, kind of the same height, but he’s a senior,” LaRavia said. “I know they have other players, but I could see being a good spot. I’ve been watching them a lot in the NCAA tournament and think I could fit in with their style of play. Once they reach out, then we’ll see what happens.”
Missouri, coached by former Purdue assistant Cuonzo Martin, has also been in contact. LaRavia, who will not turn 18 until November, has also heard from prep schools. He shot 42.6 percent from the 3-point line (46-for-108) as a senior. “If some of the schools don’t work out, prep school could be an option for me,” he said. “Because of my young age.”
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