BREAKING: Indiana Hoosiers Land Nation’s Top Big Man — Five-Star Elite Freshman Forward Commits Over Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky
In a massive recruiting victory that will send shockwaves across the college basketball world, the Indiana Hoosiers have secured a commitment from the nation’s No. 1-ranked big man in the 2025 class — a five-star elite true freshman forward who chose Bloomington over a slew of powerhouse programs including Alabama, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
The commitment marks a major win for head coach Mike Woodson, who has now landed his highest-rated recruit since taking the reins at Indiana. The 6-foot-10 phenom, widely regarded for his versatility, dominance in the paint, and ability to stretch the floor, is expected to make an immediate impact in the Hoosiers’ lineup.
Sources indicate that the forward was heavily courted by Kentucky’s John Calipari, Alabama’s Nate Oats, and Tennessee’s Rick Barnes, but was ultimately swayed by Indiana’s vision for him as the centerpiece of a revamped frontcourt. The Hoosiers emphasized their NBA-style offense, developmental resources, and legacy of producing professional talent — and that message hit home.
“This is bigger than basketball — it’s legacy,” the recruit said in a statement released on social media. “I’m choosing Indiana because I want to lead, I want to win, and I want to do it in front of the best fans in the country.”
Recruiting analysts across the country are calling this a “program-changing commitment” for Indiana, which now catapults to one of the top recruiting classes in the Big Ten. His arrival brings national title hopes back to Assembly Hall and could signal a new era of dominance for the once-storied program.
The Hoosier faithful wasted no time celebrating the news. Social media exploded with excitement as #HoosierHysteria and #B1GAlert trended nationally just minutes after the announcement.
With this monumental pickup, all eyes will be on Bloomington this fall. One thing is clear: the Big Ten — and the rest of college basketball — just got put on notice.
