Illinois Hoops Summer Recruiting Thread

JJB · Jul 30, 2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TCTORNADO

My guess is both will be "official" visits. Jackson starts @ Marian 8/15 and Ennis @ St. Benedict has started today, I know weird calendar, however he has "fall break" starting 8/31 thru 9/12. We open FB season on 9/1. Maybe Ennis that weekend?
I doubt you put Ennis/Jackson together on same weekend, but who knows. In order to do official visit, recruit must have SAT/ACT scores. We have 12 officials so they ought to start coming late August/early September.

Ennis also has workouts in August with the Canadian Senior National Team and has an exhibition game in NYC on August 11, so he is not going to have a lot of free time in August to schedule visits.

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/07/28/c...ching-wiggins/

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/07/30/a...ve/#more-77516

TCTORNADO · Jul 30, 2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JJB

Ennis also has workouts in August with the Canadian Senior National Team and has an exhibition game in NYC on August 11, so he is not going to have a lot of free time in August to schedule visits.

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/07/28/c...ching-wiggins/

http://www.zagsblog.com/2012/07/30/a...ve/#more-77516

Good find on articles. It did say that Ennis was not going to start @ St. Benedicts today but rather later, probably when fall term starts 9/12. Based on comment about selecting a college in August, I guess 8/31 still qualifies as August. We'll see.

Dan · Jul 30, 2012, 01:44 PM

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Illinois has offered 2014 Center Sean O'Mara of Benet Academy and IBA Select

http://twitter.com/scott_chihoops

illiniparkie · Jul 30, 2012, 01:48 PM

Sean O'Mara:

http://illinois.scout.com/a.z?s=169&p=8&c=1&nid=5627812

http://rivals.yahoo.com/illinois/basketball/recruiting/player-Sean-O'Mara-129478;_ylt=AriBB11Bupk91pjbrplU0AcwsJB4

http://espn.go.com/college-sports/ba...571/sean-omara

jhayton · Jul 30, 2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by PeoriaSteve

KU has that rep too? I must've missed that somehow.

Pretty sure that KU was one of Jackson's "dream schools". I thought I heard him say that in an ESPN interview around the Nike EYBL camp, still KU may not be the one and done factory that UK is, but it is an elite BB school that frequently puts players in the first round of the draft.

Since BS has been at KU no school has been as consistently good as they have.

I would say that if we get to that point; late offers from us will be treated the same way.

Dan · Jul 30, 2012, 02:19 PM

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Sean O'Mara: "I was excited when Coach Groce told me it was the time he wanted to offer me. He told me exactly what I needed to hear and I really like the coaching staff, program, and school. I am looking forward to what the future may hold with Illinois."

http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/ind...=34:recruiting

Botb9 · Jul 30, 2012, 02:36 PM

Quite the line there from O'Mara. Wonder why he is waiting to commit...

UIUC2008 · Jul 30, 2012, 02:37 PM

Those quotes sound great. I know it's early but I'm guessing Illinois will be at the top of his list. Benet is becoming a basketball factory as of late.

STLINI · Jul 30, 2012, 02:57 PM

Anybody seen him play? Any player comparisons or ideas on the type of game he plays? Thx.

OrchardDowns · Jul 30, 2012, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Botb9

Quite the line there from O'Mara. Wonder why he is waiting to commit...

Could be a conditional offer for the 2-star kid? Not sure. But I sure like those quotes too!!

touper · Jul 30, 2012, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by OrchardDowns

Could be a conditional offer for the 2-star kid? Not sure. But I sure like those quotes too!!

I've heard of this before but never knew what it really meant... How does a conditional offer work? What are the conditions? TIA

Foo G · Jul 30, 2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Botb9

Quite the line there from O'Mara. Wonder why he is waiting to commit...

He's probably waiting for UNC to offer him a spot.

(FWIW, he's a big fan from what I've heard.)

RyanK · Jul 30, 2012, 03:10 PM

This is a legit offer. O'Mara could accept it whenever he wants.

Fwiw, Marquette also offered him today

Foo G · Jul 30, 2012, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by touper

I've heard of this before but never knew what it really meant... How does a conditional offer work? What are the conditions? TIA

There are no "conditional" offers -- not with this staff.
They've addressed this already.
Once they offer a player a scholarship, it's first come, first served.
O'Mara is another player on the rise.
He's considered right now to be one of the top big man prospects in his class outside of Okafor and Alexander -- both of whom will be playing elsewhere for their 1 year.

justsomedude · Jul 30, 2012, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

There are no "conditional" offers -- not with this staff.
They've addressed this already.
Once they offer a player a scholarship, it's first come, first served.
O'Mara is another player on the rise.
He's considered right now to be one of the top big man prospects in his class outside of Okafor and Alexander -- both of whom will be playing elsewhere for their 1 year.

My question would be is "First come First serve" for one class only, or could they tell him they need one player of his profile for the 2013 and 2014 classes, and if we get a commit in 2013 it may be off the table.

combes · Jul 30, 2012, 04:22 PM

I like O'Mara. He has some game. I hope he adds another inch or two to his 6-8. Morgan and O'Mara would be a nice center combo. Imo

Dan · Jul 30, 2012, 04:39 PM

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Illinois, Nebraska, St Johns, Nova, Indiana and NC State now showing interest in Dayshon Smith. @scoochstackin #PSAhoops

PSAHOOPS via UIHoopsRecruits

http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketb...n-Smith-139279

Chris Yates · Jul 30, 2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

This is a legit offer. O'Mara could accept it whenever he wants.

Fwiw, Marquette also offered him today

The Schmidt brothers have gone up with some interesting tweets today about the impending recruiting war between the Illini and Marquette. I expect that they'll have a story up soon.

HeartofaChampion · Jul 30, 2012, 06:32 PM

He'd be a very good get for us. Guessing us and WI are the 2 teams to beat for his services. His game would fit WI well.

Indicchief · Jul 30, 2012, 07:18 PM

2013: Hill, Morgan, Ennis and Jackson (wonder if Semi will bite)
2014: Bates-Diop, Zabo, O'Hara (Ennis/Jackson are one-n-done)
2015: Floodgates open.

Dunno. Have a feeling that Shaw and/or Djimde might transfer along the way. ?????

IlliniSpine · Jul 30, 2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Indicchief

2013: Hill, Morgan, Ennis and Jackson (wonder if Semi will bite)
2014: Bates-Diop, Zabo, O'Hara (Ennis/Jackson are one-n-done)
2015: Floodgates open.

Dunno. Have a feeling that Shaw and/or Djimde might transfer along the way. ?????

Surprised they haven't already. At this point my bet is that they're just waiting to see who will be added to the team and then will decide.

mattcoldagelli · Jul 30, 2012, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Yates

The Schmidt brothers have gone up with some interesting tweets today about the impending recruiting war between the Illini and Marquette. I expect that they'll have a story up soon.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jul 30, 2012, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniSpine

Surprised they haven't already. At this point my bet is that they're just waiting to see who will be added to the team and then will decide.

Shaw has dropped 15 pounds already and Ibby has been one of the leaders of the most shots made in practice. That doesn't sound like two guys who are getting ready to leave to me.

stevo99 · Jul 31, 2012, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Indicchief

2013: Hill, Morgan, Ennis and Jackson (wonder if Semi will bite)
2014: Bates-Diop, Zabo, O'Hara (Ennis/Jackson are one-n-done)
2015: Floodgates open.

Dunno. Have a feeling that Shaw and/or Djimde might transfer along the way. ?????

Shaw will be here for 4 yrs. IMO. I was just as frustrated with Shaw's lack of PT last year as I was with Leonard's the year before.

I'm not sold that Ibby is a B10 caliber player. This is a big year for him.

combes · Jul 31, 2012, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by stevo99

Shaw will be here for 4 yrs. IMO. I was just as frustrated with Shaw's lack of PT last year as I was with Leonard's the year before.

I'm not sold that Ibby is a B10 caliber player. This is a big year for him.

Can't blame Shaw's lack of playing time on the coaches. He wasn't good enough to be in the rotation last year. Hopefully, this year he will be.

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illiniparkie Location: Wilmette Posts: 908	Sean O'Mara: http://illinois.scout.com/a.z?s=169&p=8&c=1&nid=5627812 http://rivals.yahoo.com/illinois/basketball/recruiting/player-Sean-O'Mara-129478;_ylt=AriBB11Bupk91pjbrplU0AcwsJB4 http://espn.go.com/college-sports/ba...571/sean-omara Last edited by illiniparkie; Jul 30, 2012 at 01:52 PM.

Jul 30, 2012, 02:36 PM	#1932
Botb9 Realist Posts: 3,205	Quite the line there from O'Mara. Wonder why he is waiting to commit... __________________ Hype is a self-serving beast that feeds on the hopes and dreams of fans.

Jul 30, 2012, 02:37 PM	#1933
UIUC2008 Banned Posts: 484	Those quotes sound great. I know it's early but I'm guessing Illinois will be at the top of his list. Benet is becoming a basketball factory as of late.

Jul 30, 2012, 02:57 PM	#1934
STLINI Posts: 91	Anybody seen him play? Any player comparisons or ideas on the type of game he plays? Thx.

Jul 30, 2012, 03:10 PM	#1938
RyanK Posts: 2,715	This is a legit offer. O'Mara could accept it whenever he wants. Fwiw, Marquette also offered him today

Jul 30, 2012, 04:22 PM	#1941
combes Posts: 2,449	I like O'Mara. He has some game. I hope he adds another inch or two to his 6-8. Morgan and O'Mara would be a nice center combo. Imo

Jul 30, 2012, 06:32 PM	#1944
HeartofaChampion Posts: 10,337	He'd be a very good get for us. Guessing us and WI are the 2 teams to beat for his services. His game would fit WI well.

Jul 30, 2012, 07:18 PM	#1945
Indicchief Posts: 1,491	2013: Hill, Morgan, Ennis and Jackson (wonder if Semi will bite) 2014: Bates-Diop, Zabo, O'Hara (Ennis/Jackson are one-n-done) 2015: Floodgates open. Dunno. Have a feeling that Shaw and/or Djimde might transfer along the way. ?????