Indiana Basketball: Sleeper recruit in the 2019 class

Though there aren’t a lot of Indiana basketball recruits left in the 2019 class, the Hoosiers could end up landing a few more in their class.

The Hoosiers aren’t in the mix with many recruits that are still left in the 2019 class, mainly waiting on Keion Brooks’ decision to put an exclamation point on their class.

Though they are still connected to names such as Trendon Watford and Matthew Hurt, neither are prospects that are seriously considering the Hoosiers.

Looking beyond them, there is one guard who would be a major pickup for Indiana if they were able to land him.

Check out this week’s recruiting roundup.

Harlond Beverly (Montverde (Fla.) Academy; CG, 6-4)

Not making his college choice in the fall, during the early signing period, Beverly is now one of the most sought after guards in the country.

The Hoosiers have just started to get involved as of late, making him an intriguing possible prospect for Indiana.

He recently had this to say to Peegs.com about his communication with Archie Miller and the Hoosiers.

"“It’s close to home. I talk to the coaches all the time. I feel like they have a really good situation for me. It’s the Big Ten. I grew up around the Big Ten area. It would be nice to play there.”"

Originally from Southfield, MI, Harlond Beverly is coming on strong during his senior season, as he is up to No. 89 in the 247 composite rankings.

The Hoosiers are one of a handful of schools involved in his recruitment, as Michigan State, Miami (Fla.), Virginia, Georgia, Baylor and Xavier are all in the mix.

The four-star prospect is a terrific scorer. With his size at 6-foot-4, Beverly is able to get in the lane and finish above the rim at will. Only 167 pounds, he is incredibly long which helps him finish with either hand in the paint, through bigger defenders.

With the mix of his quickness and wingspan, he is extremely disruptive on the defensive end of the floor, getting his hands in the passing lanes leading to easy transition baskets.

Though Beverly can make the three, he has yet to prove it to be a consistent part of his game, known for being very streaky at this point in his career.

Able to play at the point, Beverly is most comfortable and effective as a hybrid guard who can play on the ball as a scorer. Though a capable passer and playmaker, he does like to play at one speed, forcing him to turn the ball over at a higher rate than you would want from a true lead guard.

Overall, his athleticism and scoring ability is something that can’t go unnoticed when he is on the floor. Though his lack of strength is a concern, especially if he were to play in the Big Ten, his ability is too much to pass on.

Season Averages: 13.5 points, 1.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 steals