Indiana Basketball: Two guards the Hoosiers will turn their attention to

Indiana basketball lost out on a commitment from four-star guard Anthony Harris on Tuesday, and will turn their attention to these two guards.

There is no question that adding at least one other prospect to the 2019 class is a need for the Indiana basketball program, especially in the backcourt.

After losing out on four-star guard Anthony Harris on Tuesday, the Hoosiers have no time to waste as they play host to another four-star guard, Lester Quinones, on his official visit.

In addition to Quinones, Archie Miller has still been in contact with in-state guard Jalen Windham, from Ben Davis High School, someone I expect the Hoosiers to amp up the recruitment with.

What happens next? They need to get one of the two to be in Candy Stripes next season.

Lester Quinones (IMG Academy)

A terrific scorer at all levels of the court, Quinones is best known for his shooting ability. One of the best shooters in the class, he has the ability to stretch the defense out to NBA range. With a quick release, his shot puts an immense amount of pressure on opposing defenses, something Indiana missed desperately last season.

Able to play both on and off the ball, Quinones is a terrific off the dribble shooter. With great footwork, something that is hard to find from high school players, he gets squared up to the rim in a split second, not allowing the defense to recover.

Though shooting is the best part of his game, it’s not the only part.

Great in transition, Quinones has great quickness in the open floor, with a terrific first step. With a big frame, 6-foot-5 and 200 pounds, he knows how to use his body, and loves to use it.

Though he won’t blow you away with extreme athleticism, he can still play above the rim, and does quite often.

With his ability to score, and more importantly shoot, Indiana would be a perfect spot for him, with ample playing time and a need for both.

Jalen Windham (Ben Davis High School)

A Georgia State decommit, Windham is another sought after recruit in the late signing period.

The Ben Davis guard has the ability to knock down open shots, and at 6-foot-5 he has good enough height to play either position on the wing in a power five conference.

One plus to his game is his ball handling ability. With an extremely tight dribble, Windham, though not a point guard, has the ability to play heavily on ball on the offensive end. With that versatility, he would give Archie Miller many different lineup options with a team that does lack significant depth in the backcourt.

A high IQ player coming off of screens, he loves to curl into either a long range two, or three. What makes him so effective is his quick release, and ability to catch the ball and raise up in almost one synchronized motion, not wasting any time.

As touched on, his length is a separating factor that makes it even more difficult for defenders to make up ground off of a screen.

One of the more underrated players in the 2019 class, Windham has the ability to be a guy who will come in and contribute immediately and will have a very defined role.