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Indiana Basketball: Breaking down the 2021 in-state targets for IU

By Trevor Gersmehl

LOUISVILLE, KY - DECEMBER 09: Archie Miller the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers watches the action in the game against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on December 9, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE, KY - DECEMBER 09: Archie Miller the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers watches the action in the game against the Louisville Cardinals at KFC YUM! Center on December 9, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Jalen Blackmon

The younger brother of former Indiana shooting guard James Blackmon Jr, Jalen Blackmon is a 6-foot-1 combo guard currently ranked 140th in the country.

Much like his brother, Jalen can really score the ball. He averaged 26.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 steals per game last season as a sophomore.

While he could stand to improve his efficiency numbers (44 percent from the field), he is still a young player with a long way to go. It’s impressive for a sophomore to average 27 points per game regardless of his efficiency, however.

Every team needs scoring, and Blackmon would certainly be able to bring that skill to the Hoosiers.

Although he has yet to secure an offer from Indiana, it is likely only a matter of time before an offer is extended. So far, Houston is the only high-profile school to offer Blackmon a scholarship.

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