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Indiana has an exciting new addition to the 2021-22 roster in 6-5 freshman guard, Tamar “Scoop” Bates. Scoop was kind of an unexpected blessing for the Hoosiers, at least for Indiana fans. It didn’t seem like he was on any of our radars, but he was certainly on the Indiana staff’s wish list.
At one time Bates was committed to Texas, but he reopened his recruitment when Texas coach, Shaka Smart, left to take the open job at Marquette. That is when Indiana managed to step in and nab him.
I personally don’t put a whole lot of stock in national recruit ratings.