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Indiana played host to 2023 Legacy Early College (SC) four-star forward Coen Carr last week for an official visit. Carr made the trip with his mom and both were impressed with the Indiana staff and the campus atmosphere.

Carr is a top-70 forward, ranked No. 68 in the Rivals150 class of 2023 rankings. He holds offers from programs such as Clemson, Auburn, Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Arizona State, Vanderbilt, Georgia, TCU and others.

Legacy Early College (SC) played in the NIBC this season which included national powers such as Montverde Academy (FL), Sunrise Christian (KS), IMG Academy (FL), La Lumiere (IN), Oak Hill (VA), Wasatch Academy (UT) and Bishop Walsh (NJ).

In conference play, Carr averaged 14.1 points (10th in NIBC), 5.3 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game (4th). He shot 53 percent from the field (4th), 72 percent from the free throw line and 26 percent from three (5-of-19).

He had notable games of 21 points on 8-of-13 from the floor against La Lumiere, 20 points on 7-of-9 from the floor against Sunrise Christian and 18 points on 8-of-11 from the free throw line against Oak Hill.

"I felt like the season was pretty good. I came there to see how I would matchup and stack up against the best players in the country and I think I did good," Carr told TheHoosier.com "I showed that I can match up with the best in the country."

Carr arrived Tuesday night for his visit and stayed through Thursday. That included everything from a campus tour, meetings with academic advisors, 1-on-1s with some of the coaching staff and individual time with some of the current Indiana players.

"I can tell basketball is key at the University," Cynthia Carr, Coen's mom said. "With the student environment, meeting some of the alumni, I had a very good impression of the University and the athletic and academy vibe of the University.

"I am from small town Georgia so Bloomington fit right in for me... even though Indiana is an hour and forty-five away, I felt comfortable knowing the community supported the schools and it gave me easy going vibes in terms of Coen being able to adjust."

Carr is originally from outside of Atlanta and has built a great relationship with IU assistant coach Yasir Rosemond. Rosemond, also from the Atlanta area, has been the lead recruiter in Carr's recruitment and continues to let Carr and his mom know that he is a priority for the Hoosiers.

"Coach Ya, I like his approach of being straight forward and candid when it comes to Coen's improvement and where he needs development," Cynthia Carr said. "Also being there for us if we have any questions or any general questions when it comes to what Coen needs to do (on and off the floor)."

Indiana head coach Mike Woodson has made it a priority to be a teacher to his players on and off of the floor. Those details and mindset were important to Carr and his mom.

"It stuck out that coach Woodson actually talked about his development outside of basketball. Building a person of character, that they were invested in making him a better person outside of basketball," Cynthia Carr said. "The entire staff, I was impressed with the entire staff and their attention to details.. attentive, easy to talk to and immediately I felt comfortable to talk to."

"He's great. He's a great, down to earth guy and he wants to get to know you as a person and not just a player," Carr said. "That's really good."

Part of Carr's visit was taking in a shoot around and then the game last Wednesday against Rutgers. In a very good environment, Carr came away impressed.

"It was really good," Carr said of the game and atmosphere. "The fans were calling my name, the coaches were great. The stadium alone, that was big time, with everyone in there it didn't feel like there was anything else going on (during the game)."

IU 2023 commit Gabe Cupps was also at the game and he and Carr were able to build more of a connection.

"It was conversation about basketball but most of the time about life and stuff. He definitely threw hints in there about wanting me to come there. It was a really good time," Carr said of his conversations with Cupps.

Being from out of state, it resonated with Carr when he was able to spend time with current Indiana forward Jordan Geronimo.

"Not too much about basketball but we talked about school, life, off of the court things and it was good to not talk too much basketball," Carr said. "He was telling me about how the fans care about you, the teachers care about you and the coaches care about. How much of a family feel It was."

Mike Woodson has made it a priority to get more athletic and versatile wings on his roster. Carr is that type of player and that was Indiana's pitch to him.

"Their main pitch is how I'm a versatile player and can guard multiple positions and how I would have a lot of mismatches," Carr added. "They say if I have a 4 on me I can bring them out on the perimeter and take them off of the dribble and then if there is a guard on me I can post up and go down low and play from there. So they have been showing me how I can play different positions and where I would be in those different sets."

Overall, it was a strong message that Indiana sent to Carr and a visit that went very well.

"It's a great school, I didn't have too many expectations because I didn't want to set things too high and wanted to come in with an open mind. They definitely impressed me," Carr said. "The facilities were great. I loved how the academic teacher was talking about things after basketball and how coach Woodson had a whole presentation ready for me. I feel like it could be a great school for me in the future."

In terms of other programs involved, Tennessee, Auburn, Arizona state, Vanderbilt, Clemson and Georgia Tech are all trying to work on getting Carr on campus for an official visit. Indiana was Carr's first official visit. As things stand now, Carr is eyeing a potential decision in the early parts of the summer.

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