Much of the college basketball offseason is about finding players that fit the program.
Indiana head coach Tom Crean is one of the most energized and active guys on the court and on the recruiting trail. This past weekend, he hosted Stanford Robinson to Bloomington for an unofficial visit and the recruit was blown away. Two days later, the 6-4 guard committed to Crean and Indiana.
New IU assistant Kenny Johnson, who filled the void left by Bennie Seltzer, was instrumental in the recruitment of Robinson. Johnson coached him both at Paul VI High School and Team Takeover, Robinson’s AAU team.
“Coach Johnson is the reason I’m at Paul VI High School right now,” Robinson told InsideTheHall.com prior to his decision.” He was there as the head assistant coach and he recruited me to come to Paul VI. But I’ve actually known Johnson since I was in the eighth grade.”
“I could definitely see myself up there (at Indiana) because of the relationship me and Coach Johnson have. I would always have somebody there to support me and keep me pushing.”
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