South Carolina 5 star 7-Footer Prospect Ranked Decommit With Decision to Flip and Join Indiana Hoosiers
In a surprising turn of events, the Indiana Hoosiers have lost a key recruit as their 5-star, 7-foot prospect has officially decommitted and announced his decision to join the South Carolina Gamecocks.
The highly touted big man, ranked among the top prospects in the nation, had been committed to Indiana for months, with expectations that he would be a cornerstone of their future frontcourt. However, sources close to the situation indicate that a combination of coaching relationships, program direction, and potential NIL opportunities influenced his decision to flip to South Carolina.
This move is a major victory for head coach Lamont Paris and the Gamecocks, who have been making strides on the recruiting trail in recent years. Adding a player of this caliber could significantly elevate South Carolina’s competitiveness in the SEC, giving them a dominant presence in the paint.
For Indiana, the decommitment is a major setback. Head coach Mike Woodson and his staff will now have to regroup and find alternative options to bolster their frontcourt, either through remaining high school recruits or the transfer portal.
As recruiting battles continue to intensify across college basketball, this shift underscores the unpredictability of the modern recruiting landscape. Fans of both programs will eagerly await how this decision impacts their respective teams in the coming seasons.
