Reaction to Mr. Basketball Romeo Langford's choice of IU

Romeo Langford announced his college decision. The Mr. Basketball chose Indiana over Kansas and Vanderbilt.

The decision: Langford picks IU

The expectations: Miller's honeymoon period ends

The announcement

Romeo Langford puts on an IU hat.

Romeo Langford is at the podium and the hats are out.

The reaction

Other speakers

Tim Langford points at the guy in the Vandy shirt who got booed. IU gets a rousing cheer. Not much love for Kansas. "Vanderbilt, Kansas, tied at one. That's a good sign."

Tim Langford: "When he told me why he picked that school, he knows basketball."

Tim Langford refutes talk that Romeo didn't play tough opponents or isn't tough enough.

Tim Langford at the podium. Decision to have this type of announcement was to thank everyone at the high school who cheered for Romeo.

Tim Langford said he didn't let coaches talk to Romeo very much until he had narrowed his list to three finalists, per video.

From a video: His mother nixed the first name Valentino, suggested by his father. Romeo was approved.

Langford family pastor Mike Ward on Romeo's key attribute: "Good old-fashioned character." Ward notes Romeo's willingness to take time with fans and children.

New Albany coach Jim Shannon: "You are one of the best players I've ever seen, but you are a better person."

Shannon: "He does not seek the spotlight, but the spotlight seeks him." Romeo Langford's No. 1 jersey will be retired.

New Albany athletic director Don Unruh: "He has been a true ambassador for New Albany High School."

Romeo Langford and his family enter the gym.

Pre-event

Somebody dared to wear enemy colors.

What's up with that shirtless guy in the background?

Preview coverage

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Experts: Predictions on his college choice

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