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Big Ten Basketball: Top 10 recruits joining the conference in 2018-19

By Lukas Harkins

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: A general interior view of the empty court during the semifinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MARCH 12: A general interior view of the empty court during the semifinals of the 2011 Big Ten Men's Basketball Tournament at Conseco Fieldhouse on March 12, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 19: Head coach Archie Miller of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
EAST LANSING, MI – JANUARY 19: Head coach Archie Miller of the Indiana Hoosiers reacts. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

Jerome Hunter, Indiana

Forward | 6-foot-7 | 195 lbs | No. 59 overall

3-point shooting is paramount to success in the modern era of basketball. Without shooters, defenses can double-team post scorers and collapse in on drivers and therefore it becomes much more difficult to score. This is why the recruitment of elite shooters has taken on a much more important role in recent years. While players certainly can still develop as a marksman during their collegiate careers, adding recruits who can immediately provide quality perimeter shooting is important as well.

In Jerome Hunter, the Hoosiers are adding arguably one of the best potential catch-and-shoot players in the Big Ten. For starters, Hunter has the perfect frame to play on the wing at 6-foot-7 and he also has a high release point that makes it difficult to contest his jumpers. In addition, he exhibits good shot selection and is an excellent sniper from beyond the arc.

In regards to his fit with IU, Hunter will hopefully get plenty of open looks along the perimeter thanks to the guard play of the team. Two fellow 2018 recruits, Robert Phinisee and Romeo Langford, will be expected to play plenty of minutes in the backcourt and they should draw plenty of attention to themselves. If this occurs, then Hunter will be able to consistently spot up for three.

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