For the first time since 2020, Indiana men’s basketball has signed a center out of high school.
Darius Wabbington, a 5-star prospect in the class of 2027, signed his letter of intent with the Hoosiers on Wednesday afternoon, according to an official release from the program. Wabbington announced his verbal commitment back in October, picking Indiana over Illinois and in-state Arizona.
Wabbington, as previously stated, is rated as a 5-star prospect by 247Sports, ranking in as the 2nd highest-rated center
and 13th highest-rated prospect overall in the class of 2027, per the 247Sports Composite. He attends Sunnyslope High School in Phoenix, Arizona.
“Darius possesses the unique blend of size, mobility, skill, and basketball IQ,” head coach Darian DeVries said in the release. “He is the true definition of a connector on the floor through his willingness to communicate and uplift his teammates and his on-court vision. He has great range on his jumpshot, an advanced mid-post isolation game, and has shown a great work ethic as he strives to get better. We are extremely excited to add him to our Hoosier family. We know he will be representative of our University both on and off the court.”
Wabbington’s signing is the culmination of a yearslong effort to build the future of Indiana’s frontcourt through the high school recruiting ranks. Both DeVries and Mike Woodson pursued several centers in the high school ranks, filling that spot entirely through transfer portal additions or international signings. Until now.
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