LaRon Dues has been making the rounds on the recruiting trail, but following a weekend visit to Bloomington, he’s come to a final decision.
“Go Hoosiers!” Dues told Rivals.
The rising senior from Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Florida, has committed to Indiana, choosing the Hoosiers over Oregon, West Virginia, Georgia Tech, and USF.
“What set Indiana apart was the relationship I built with the coaches,” Dues said. “It’s also a program on the rise… The weekend was amazing — not a single dull moment.”
This marks Indiana’s second recruiting win in Sarasota in just a week, following their recent flip of local standout Kevontay Hugan.
A versatile athlete with skills on both sides of the ball, LaRon Dues is being projected primarily as a defender at Indiana.
According to the Florida native, the highlight of his official visit to Bloomington was learning more about the role the Hoosiers have planned for him.
“The meetings — because that’s where they showed me where I’ll most likely be playing,” Dues said. “They want me at strong safety, and their plan is for me to play early and make an impact.”
Leading the charge in his recruitment was IU’s safeties coach, a key figure in sealing the deal ahead of Tuesday’s announcement.
“Coach Ola Adams is my guy up there,” Dues said. “And everyone was really excited when I told them I was coming…”
“I’m bringing everything I’ve got to IU. My message to the fans is: Hoosier Nation, wake up — I’m home!”
Dues’ commitment gives Indiana another boost as it pushes toward a top-25 recruiting class.
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