Gelon: 'I want this, and I'm ready to work'

Aug 12, 2015 | 04:28 pmIndiana picked up its first commitment in the 2016 class on Wednesday, earning a verbal pledge from Crown Point shooter Grant Gelon.

Grant Gelon walked into Wednesday's unofficial visit at Indiana knowing he wanted to be a Hoosier.

So when Tom Crean offered him a scholarship on the visit, Gelon didn't waste any time. He accepted it on the spot, and became IU's first commit in the 2016 class.

"I want this, and I'm ready to work," Gelon told AllHoosiers.com.

Gelon, a 6-foot-5 wing from Crown Point, is an elite shooter with limitless range and an exceptionally quick release. He ran with Indiana Elite this summer, and I watched more than a few of his games. He can come off…