2024 top-10 point guard Boogie Fland discusses Indiana basketball visit

2024 five-star point guard Boogie Fland took an Indiana basketball official visit earlier this week, wrapping it up on Thursday morning.

Fland is a 6-foot-3 guard who plays for Archbishop Stepinac (NY) and then PSA Cardinals on the Nike EYBL circuit. As a junior, Fland averaged 18.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He shot 34.6 percent from three (62-of-179). Through 16 games this summer, he is averaging 15.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.

Fland has taken visits to Michigan and North Carolina.

He is currently ranked No. 8 in the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Fland spoke with HoosierIllustrated.com to break down his key impressions of the Indiana basketball program, reaction to the visit, how he would fit in Indiana’s system and much more. His father, Johnuel, added some extra feedback as well.

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Below is the full Q&A with Boogie Fland.

Q: What were some of the key takeaways you had from the visit that really stood out above all else?

Boogie Fland: “It was kind of everything from the coaching staff, to the campus, to the fan base. They were cheering my name (during Mike Woodson’s basketball camp) and on my tour of campus, fans were driving by saying Indiana wants me.”

Fland’s father: “Some of the key takeaways I had from the visit was that Indiana, the state itself is BIG on basketball. You have schools that are BIG on sports and IU is all basketball. So I loved that cuz it means they stand strongly behind their players and the University. Another thing is that the connection coach Woodson has with his players. They really adapt to him and listen in a grandfather way. Like he’s a players coach.”

Q: Getting to talk more about Indiana’s style of play and how you would fit in, what stood out about IU’s system and potential fit? 

Boogie Fland: “I feel I can adapt (to every guard position). I just have to get stronger and control what I can control if I do go to Indiana.”

Fland’s father: “IU style of play fits Boogie’s game perfectly. They play an NBA style of play and run a lot of pick-n-roll and pick-n-pop. Double screens etc they run the ball no matter the position which is also great cuz Boogie can just run and doesn’t always have to have the ball in his hands after a rebound.”

Q: Talking more with Mike Woodson — what about him stands out as to you as a player and then as a parent?

Boogie Fland: “Mike is great. He been around the NBA half his life but not only is he a good coach and basketball player but he is also a good person. He genuinely loves his players and he definitely could’ve stayed and worked as a head coach in the NBA but he wanted to have an impact on young men’s lives so they know what it takes to get to that next level and so that he can be apart of the process in guiding them to be the best they can be.”

Fland’s father: “What stood out to me about coach Woodson is the passion he has for the game. He played it and coached it for so long that its instilled in him. You can tell he’s well respected throughout the basketball world not only for being a good coach but also a good person. High character and cares for all his players he’s ever coached.”

Q: Seeing the development of Jalen Hood-Schifino last season, how important is that — especially playing a similar position — and what impact has that made and does it make when looking at IU in your recruitment?

Fland: “I mean it kind of gives the overview and puts things into perspective. As a freshman (Jalen Hood) Schifino was able to come in play a bunch of minutes and impact the winning Indiana did last season. To see that at the guard postion is big (for me).”

Q: I know you have a relationship with Carmelo Anthony — have you spoken to him at all about coach Woodson and their relationship?

Fland: “Yes. I have. Coach Woodson coached (Carmelo) Melo so their relationship is tight. So Melo is kind of bias when it comes to Indiana and coach Woodson.”

Q: Looking at your game as a whole, what is the quick scouting report in 3 or 4 sentences?

Fland: “I’m a shooter, playmaker, leader and winner. Just an all-around player. Unselfish also.”

Q: What’s next in the recruiting process? Is there a certain timeframe you’re looking at when a decision could be made?

Fland: “Next is more vists. I don’t have a timeframe but when I feel it’s right then that’s when it will be.”

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