CONFIRMED: 6-Foot-4 Four-Star Maryland Guard Commits to Indiana Hoosiers Over Michigan State, Virginia, and Others
In a major recruiting coup for Darian DeVries and the Indiana Hoosiers, 6-foot-4 four-star guard Jordan “J.J.” Mitchell out of Maryland has officially announced his commitment to Indiana, choosing the Hoosiers over a final list that included Michigan State, Virginia, Louisville, and Rhode Island. Mitchell, a rising senior and a standout for the powerhouse AAU program Team Takeover, made the announcement via a nationally streamed press conference Saturday afternoon, donning the crimson Indiana cap with a wide grin.
Ranked No. 38 nationally by 247Sports and the No. 6 combo guard in the class of 2025, Mitchell has rapidly climbed the national rankings over the past year. Known for his explosive first step, defensive intensity, and an uncanny ability to score from all three levels, Mitchell led Team Takeover to the semifinals of the Nike EYBL Peach Jam, averaging 17.3 points, 5.1 assists, and 2.4 steals per game against elite competition.
“IU just felt like home,” Mitchell said. “Coach DeVries has an NBA background and a plan for me not just as a college player, but as a future pro. The way Indiana develops guards and the energy around Assembly Hall—it’s unmatched.”
Indiana’s recruitment of Mitchell was relentless. Assistant coach Yasir Rosemond, who spearheaded the pursuit, developed a close relationship with Mitchell’s family early on. Sources indicate Indiana conducted three in-home visits and brought Mitchell to Bloomington twice, including a crucial unofficial visit during the Hoosiers’ upset win over Purdue this past season. That trip reportedly sealed the deal.
“He’s a culture-changer,” Woodson said in a statement released shortly after the announcement. “J.J. plays with a chip on his shoulder and competes like every possession matters. That’s the kind of fire we want here at Indiana.”
Mitchell’s commitment gives Indiana its first top-50 pledge in the 2025 class and signals a return to form in recruiting. He’s expected to play both guard spots and could make an immediate impact in Bloomington with his versatility, court vision, and defensive instincts. Comparisons to former Hoosier great Victor Oladipo—who also came from the DMV area—have already begun swirling, though Mitchell is widely viewed as a more polished offensive player at this stage.
Louisville and Michigan State made strong late pushes, while Virginia pitched its signature pack-line defense as the perfect fit. Rhode Island had the hometown appeal, but ultimately Indiana’s mix of development, exposure, and history won out.
For Team Takeover, Mitchell becomes the latest in a long line of high-major commits, continuing the DMV-to-Indiana pipeline that’s produced success in the past.
As the Hoosiers look to return to national prominence, landing Mitchell could prove pivotal—not just for the 2025 season, but for re-establishing Indiana as a perennial recruiting heavyweight.
