Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

Dan · Sep 12, 2012, 07:56 PM

Paul Klee on WDWS tonight-

# Demetrius Jackson's considering a visit to Kansas this weekend, but that may get pushed back to a later date.
# Illinois visited both Demetrius Henry (2013 PF) and RaShawn "Pookie" Powell (2013 PG) while they were in Florida yesterday. The staff wants to get both on campus for a visit.
# The staff's trying to get Austin Colbert (2013 big) out to Illinois for a visit (that may or may not happen).
# Down the road, you may see Groce have more than 1 player on campus at a time because it's a short window of time.
# Groce (still) wants to sign 5 players for 2013.

http://www.illinihq.com/audio/2012-0...k-9-12-12.html

Mike · Sep 12, 2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Paul Klee on WDWS tonight-

# Demetrius Jackson's considering a visit to Kansas this weekend, but that may get pushed back to a later date.
# Illinois visited both Demetrius Henry (2013 PF) and RaShawn "Pookie" Powell (2013 PG) while they were in Florida yesterday. The staff wants to get both on campus for a visit.
# The staff's trying to get Austin Colbert (2013 big) out to Illinois for a visit (that may or may not happen).
# Down the road, you may see Groce have more than 1 player on campus at a time because it's a short window of time.
# Groce (still) wants to sign 5 players for 2013.

http://www.illinihq.com/audio/2012-0...k-9-12-12.html

Dern it Dan...
Everytime I post an opinion you post something informative and actually actually useful!
Keep it up.

Dan · Sep 12, 2012, 08:19 PM

What a day. Updated and (I think) final hoops recruiting roundup for today.

Illini basketball recruiting news & notes for 9/12/2012-

Kendrick Nunn no longer considering UCLA [Thread] [Article]
Kendrick Nunn has strong in-home With Illini [Thread] [Article]
Melvin Nunn: "They put forward something that was pretty much legendary I would say" [Thread] [Article]
Dreaming of future Illini basketball lineups [Thread]
BrooksTaylorFan: "Both [my contacts] said that Nunn will commit to Illinois" [Thread]
Illinois will visit Larry Austin Jr. this Sunday [Thread] [Article]
Demetrius Jackson might visit Kansas this weekend [Thread] [Article]
Kendrick and Melvin Nunn will visit Illinois this weekend [Thread] [Article]
Demetrius Jackson talks Notre Dame's move to the ACC [Thread] [Twitter]
Melvin Nunn: "[Illinois] brought in their projection screen. It was something you'd expect from a campus visit." [Thread] [Article]
Illinois saw Demetrius Henry (2013 F) & RaShawn "Pookie" Powell (2013 PG) yesterday; want to get both on campus [Thread] [Podcast]
Demetrius Henry tentatively scheduled to visit Illinois weekend of Sept 22nd [Thread] [Twitter]
The staff's trying to get Austin Colbert (2013 big) out to Illinois for a visit [Thread] [Podcast]

Illini recruits' activity on twitter of note-

Kendrick Nunn retweeted this tweet- https://twitter.com/ater2004/status/245683724237291520
Demetrius Jackson favorited this tweet- https://twitter.com/brianbridges32/s...29126803271680

HsvIllini · Sep 12, 2012, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan

What a day. Updated and (I think) final hoops recruiting roundup for today.

Illini basketball recruiting news & notes for 9/12/2012-

Kendrick Nunn no longer considering UCLA [Thread] [Article]
Kendrick Nunn has strong in-home With Illini [Thread] [Article]
Melvin Nunn: "They put forward something that was pretty much legendary I would say" [Thread] [Article]
Dreaming of future Illini basketball lineups [Thread]
BrooksTaylorFan: "Both [my contacts] said that Nunn will commit to Illinois" [Thread]
Illinois will visit Larry Austin Jr. this Sunday [Thread] [Article]
Demetrius Jackson might visit Kansas this weekend [Thread] [Article]
Kendrick and Melvin Nunn will visit Illinois this weekend [Thread] [Article]
Demetrius Jackson talks Notre Dame's move to the ACC [Thread] [Twitter]
Melvin Nunn: "[Illinois] brought in their projection screen. It was something you'd expect from a campus visit." [Thread] [Article]
Illinois saw Demetrius Henry (2013 F) & RaShawn "Pookie" Powell (2013 PG) yesterday; want to get both on campus [Thread] [Podcast]
Demetrius Henry tentatively scheduled to visit Illinois weekend of Sept 22nd [Thread] [Twitter]
The staff's trying to get Austin Colbert (2013 big) out to Illinois for a visit [Thread] [Podcast]

Illini recruits' activity on twitter of note-

Kendrick Nunn retweeted this tweet- https://twitter.com/ater2004/status/245683724237291520
Demetrius Jackson favorited this tweet- https://twitter.com/brianbridges32/s...29126803271680

Your fingers may get a workout this weekend if it keeps up like this Dan.

Calilama · Sep 12, 2012, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HsvIllini

Your fingers may get a workout this weekend if it keeps up like this Dan.

Nice work Dan

ChitownIllini · Sep 13, 2012, 06:52 AM

If we happen to land Nunn and DJack, I will have another kid just so I can name him/her "John Groce".

RHITIllini · Sep 13, 2012, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

If we happen to land Nunn and DJack, I will have another kid just so I can name him/her "John Groce".

her?

You better cross your fingers for 9 months that it's a boy or else you may have a strained relationship with your daughter.

Kramer116 · Sep 13, 2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RHITIllini

her?

You better cross your fingers for 9 months that it's a boy or else you may have a strained relationship with your daughter.

Maybe they can go with Jean Groce.

ChitownIllini · Sep 13, 2012, 07:07 AM

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Originally Posted by RHITIllini

her?

You better cross your fingers for 9 months that it's a boy or else you may have a strained relationship with your daughter.

My daughter would just have to deal with it.

IntenselyOrange · Sep 13, 2012, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

If we happen to land Nunn and DJack, I will have another kid just so I can name him/her "John Groce".

I hope you either have nothing to lose or have an iron-clad prenup.

IlliniKat91 · Sep 13, 2012, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

If we happen to land Nunn and DJack, I will have another kid just so I can name him/her "John Groce".

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

My daughter would just have to deal with it.

And she'd be a total bada$$, I'd bet.

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Originally Posted by IntenselyOrange

I hope you either have nothing to lose or have an iron-clad prenup.

Or an awesome wife.

RHITIllini · Sep 13, 2012, 07:27 AM

He would only need the prenup if he named her Jolette Law

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 13, 2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

If we happen to land Nunn and DJack, I will have another kid just so I can name him/her "John Groce".

Is your other child named Dee or Deron?:laugh:

ChitownIllini · Sep 13, 2012, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

Is your other child named Dee or Deron?:laugh:

Kiwane.

ChitownIllini · Sep 13, 2012, 07:41 AM

Back to topic.

I honestly believe that were Groce able to land DJack and Nunn, it would be one of those events that we talk about for years to come as the point where Illini basketball got back on track.

The Sprouting Divot · Sep 13, 2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

Is your other child named Dee or Deron?:laugh:

Every so often I broach the idea to my wife of someday naming a child Cleotis.

She still thinks I'm kidding. I'm not.

Selfconfour · Sep 13, 2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

My daughter would just have to deal with it.

Anything but Sue !!!

TyinLex · Sep 13, 2012, 07:57 AM

Gotta believe that Notre Dame is being dragged along in Jackson's recruitment like the ole Illini were in previous years. Bruce was too inept to realize we didn't stand a chance with some recruits while John Groce is like a honey badger, he just don't care, and will recruit whoever.

Hugh Jorgen · Sep 13, 2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sprouting Divot

Every so often I broach the idea to my wife of someday naming a child Cleotis.

She still thinks I'm kidding. I'm not.

I've done the same with my wife except I tossed out "Festus" as an option...she replied, "why would we name our child Fetus".

In case anyone wondered, I'm remembering former Illini Festus Hawkins.

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 13, 2012, 08:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ChitownIllini

Kiwane.

That's much better that Festus.

Actually Kendall would have been a good choice for either sex.

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 13, 2012, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jorgen

I've done the same with my wife except I tossed out "Festus" as an option...she replied, "why would we name our child Fetus".

In case anyone wondered, I'm remembering former Illini Festus Hawkins.

Darn. Just read your post and you beat me to Festus. My bad. :laugh:

Dan · Sep 13, 2012, 08:11 AM

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Kendrick Nunn set for weekend visit

"We're just anxious to see the atmosphere," Melvin said. "We never saw it outside of (Assembly Hall). We're looking forward to meeting some people and get a feel for the university while the students are on campus."

Matt Daniels

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Sep 13, 2012, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Sprouting Divot

Every so often I broach the idea to my wife of someday naming a child Cleotis.

She still thinks I'm kidding. I'm not.

Could be dangerous.

texillwek · Sep 13, 2012, 08:38 AM

A couple of questions on Nunn:

If he commits to Illinois - is he an 'immediate impact' player?
In terms of B10 hierarchy, will it move us up far enough to contend for the championship for a few years? What about NCAA tourney?
Is he NBA-bound? If so, one year, two years, etc?
What, if any, advantageous effects will his signing have for future recruiting?

midastouch11 · Sep 13, 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by texillwek

A couple of questions on Nunn:

If he commits to Illinois - is he an 'immediate impact' player?
In terms of B10 hierarchy, will it move us up far enough to contend for the championship for a few years? What about NCAA tourney?
Is he NBA-bound? If so, one year, two years, etc?
What, if any, advantageous effects will his signing have for future recruiting?

1. Not immediate impact like you see at Kentucky, but immediate contribution. As a 6-1 shooting guard he needs to continue to tighten up his handle (right hand) and develop a more consistent shot (right now he is a streaky shooter).
2. With just Nunn? No. With DJack, Nunn and Hill they'll be contending in a couple years.
3. NBA-bound, maybe eventually depending on how he works on his weaknesses. It's tough for 6-1 shooting guards to make it unless you have a very specialized skill. He won't leave early.
4. Officially breaks the seal for JG in Chicago and Simeon.

Sep 12, 2012, 08:19 PM	#2778
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886	What a day. Updated and (I think) final hoops recruiting roundup for today. Illini basketball recruiting news & notes for 9/12/2012- Kendrick Nunn no longer considering UCLA [Thread] [Article] Kendrick Nunn has strong in-home With Illini [Thread] [Article] Melvin Nunn: "They put forward something that was pretty much legendary I would say" [Thread] [Article] Dreaming of future Illini basketball lineups [Thread] BrooksTaylorFan: "Both [my contacts] said that Nunn will commit to Illinois" [Thread] Illinois will visit Larry Austin Jr. this Sunday [Thread] [Article] Demetrius Jackson might visit Kansas this weekend [Thread] [Article] Kendrick and Melvin Nunn will visit Illinois this weekend [Thread] [Article] Demetrius Jackson talks Notre Dame's move to the ACC [Thread] [Twitter] Melvin Nunn: "[Illinois] brought in their projection screen. It was something you'd expect from a campus visit." [Thread] [Article] Illinois saw Demetrius Henry (2013 F) & RaShawn "Pookie" Powell (2013 PG) yesterday; want to get both on campus [Thread] [Podcast] Demetrius Henry tentatively scheduled to visit Illinois weekend of Sept 22nd [Thread] [Twitter] The staff's trying to get Austin Colbert (2013 big) out to Illinois for a visit [Thread] [Podcast] Illini recruits' activity on twitter of note- Kendrick Nunn retweeted this tweet- https://twitter.com/ater2004/status/245683724237291520 Demetrius Jackson favorited this tweet- https://twitter.com/brianbridges32/s...29126803271680

Sep 13, 2012, 07:57 AM	#2793
TyinLex Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 719	Gotta believe that Notre Dame is being dragged along in Jackson's recruitment like the ole Illini were in previous years. Bruce was too inept to realize we didn't stand a chance with some recruits while John Groce is like a honey badger, he just don't care, and will recruit whoever. __________________

Sep 13, 2012, 08:38 AM	#2799
texillwek Location: Conroe, TX Posts: 25	A couple of questions on Nunn: If he commits to Illinois - is he an 'immediate impact' player? In terms of B10 hierarchy, will it move us up far enough to contend for the championship for a few years? What about NCAA tourney? Is he NBA-bound? If so, one year, two years, etc? What, if any, advantageous effects will his signing have for future recruiting?

Sep 12, 2012, 07:56 PM	#2776
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886	Paul Klee on WDWS tonight- # Demetrius Jackson's considering a visit to Kansas this weekend, but that may get pushed back to a later date. # Illinois visited both Demetrius Henry (2013 PF) and RaShawn "Pookie" Powell (2013 PG) while they were in Florida yesterday. The staff wants to get both on campus for a visit. # The staff's trying to get Austin Colbert (2013 big) out to Illinois for a visit (that may or may not happen). # Down the road, you may see Groce have more than 1 player on campus at a time because it's a short window of time. # Groce (still) wants to sign 5 players for 2013. http://www.illinihq.com/audio/2012-0...k-9-12-12.html

Sep 13, 2012, 06:52 AM	#2781
ChitownIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 783	If we happen to land Nunn and DJack, I will have another kid just so I can name him/her "John Groce".

Sep 13, 2012, 07:27 AM	#2787
RHITIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,751	He would only need the prenup if he named her Jolette Law

Sep 13, 2012, 07:41 AM	#2790
ChitownIllini Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 783	Back to topic. I honestly believe that were Groce able to land DJack and Nunn, it would be one of those events that we talk about for years to come as the point where Illini basketball got back on track.