Adam Zagoria covers basketball at all levels. He is the author of two books and an award-winning journalist whose articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Sports Illustrated, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide.
By JACK LeGWINEmmitt Holt has committed to Indiana.
The 6-foot-9 power forward from New York pledged to the Hoosiers Wednesday morning.
“My parents always told me that the worst feeling in life is to look back and say “I wonder,” because once doors close it’s rare they are reopened,” Holt posted in a note on twitter. “Today I would like to announce that I have committed to Indiana University. I would to like to take the time out to thank God for giving me this opportunity along with my family, coaches, and everyone that has supported me along the way. #newbeginnings #hoosiernation.”
Holt will be a member of Indiana’s class of 2014 class instead of heading to Vermont Academy (Vt.) for a final year.
Holt averaged 19.8 points, 14.6 rebounds and five blocks and was a finalist for the Mr. Basketball award at the end of the year in his senior season at Webster Schroeder (N.Y.).
Holt also averaged 23 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocked shots at the National Championships in Louisville for the Albany City Rocks.
Holt is the sixth member of the 2014 recruiting class for Head Coach Tom Crean, alongside of James Blackmon Jr, Robert Johnson, Max Hoetzel, Jeremiah April and Tim Priller. Follow Jack on Twitter
Adam Zagoria is a Basketball Insider who covers basketball at all levels. A contributor to The New York Times and SportsNet New York (SNY), he is also the author of two books and is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker. His articles have appeared in ESPN The Magazine, SLAM, Sheridan Hoops, Basketball Times and in newspapers nationwide. He also won an Emmy award for his work on the SNY mini-documentary on Syracuse guard Tyus Battle.
A veteran Ultimate Frisbee player, he has competed in numerous National and World Championships and, perhaps more importantly, his teams won the Westchester Summer League (WSL) championships in 2011 and 2013.
He lives in Manhattan with his wife and children.
By JACK LeGWIN
Emmitt Holt has committed to Indiana.
The 6-foot-9 power forward from New York pledged to the Hoosiers Wednesday morning.
“My parents always told me that the worst feeling in life is to look back and say “I wonder,” because once doors close it’s rare they are reopened,” Holt posted in a note on twitter. “Today I would like to announce that I have committed to Indiana University. I would to like to take the time out to thank God for giving me this opportunity along with my family, coaches, and everyone that has supported me along the way. #newbeginnings #hoosiernation.”
Holt will be a member of Indiana’s class of 2014 class instead of heading to Vermont Academy (Vt.) for a final year.
Holt averaged 19.8 points, 14.6 rebounds and five blocks and was a finalist for the Mr. Basketball award at the end of the year in his senior season at Webster Schroeder (N.Y.).
Holt also averaged 23 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocked shots at the National Championships in Louisville for the Albany City Rocks.
Holt is the sixth member of the 2014 recruiting class for Head Coach Tom Crean, alongside of James Blackmon Jr, Robert Johnson, Max Hoetzel, Jeremiah April and Tim Priller.
Follow Jack on Twitter
