The 2011 early signing period begins next week, and we are hearing about a few more commitments from the Class of 2012.

The early signing period is bearing down on the Class of 2011, with the first signing day on Wednesday, November 10. We have some additional commitments to report for the Class of 2011, some recent and some taking place over the summer.

The Irish had an outstanding season in 2009-10, racking up a 29-6 record on the way to a Sweet Sixteen appearance. They lose top seniors Ashley Barlow and Melissa Lechlitner to graduation, but fellow Indiana natives Skylar Diggins and Becca Bruszewski will be getting some help.

All-star events are in the books, graduation ceremonies are over, bags are being packed and the Class of 2010 is moving on to the next level. We have a few more signings to report before we close our own books on the high school Class of 2010 at the RRR.

Former South Bend sparkplug Emily Phillips has transferred from Penn State to IUPUI after two seasons with the Lions.

As the late signing period comes to a close, we have news about a variety of college plans made by Indiana players at all levels. The final signing date for National Letters of Intent is today.

The NCAA late signing period will end on May 19, but some seniors and JUCO players are getting down to business before the deadline to get their college futures pinned down. A number of NAIA programs have also signed Hoosier players.

The month of April means that it’s time for late commitments and JC transfers to finalize their plans.

A couple of items on the college news front with regard to player movement.

We have added some signings and commitments to our Class of 2010 and Class of 2011 lists.