Kendrick Nunn commits to Illinois

uiba99 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:30 PM

So stoked! This could be the start of a new era in Champaign.

JSpence · Sep 15, 2012, 03:32 PM

Wow. What a match. Welcome to the family, Kendrick!

I'm sure we will have a ceremony to officially bestow the 'KN' moniker here very soon.

pruman91 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Did Klee hit "publish"? I haven't seen the updated story.

http://www.illinihq.com/sports/illin...ommitment.html

John Groce lands Kendrick Nunn commitment

"I believe Demetrius (Jackson), the point guard from (Indiana), is most likely, in the next few days, going to jump on in as well," Melvin Nunn added. "And I know a couple of other kids were waiting to see what Kendrick was going to do."

Dan · Sep 15, 2012, 03:33 PM

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Kendrick Nunn commits to Illini

"It was to the point where nothing else was going to get better than here," Nunn's father Melvin said on Saturday. "There's a lot of history at Illinois to do with it. That's what it's all about. He wants to continue the history. He did it at Simeon and now wants to continue it at the state school and be a part of a national championship at his state school.

"I think Kendrick believes he can get this rolling. He wanted to be a part of something he got started. Groce and his coaching staff want him to be a part of something he got started."

Scott Powers

Lovethechief78 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wokker

Jackson's Jungle?

DJ's Kong Quest?

Demetrius' Dome?

DJackattack!!

Noday · Sep 15, 2012, 03:38 PM

Kendricks kingdom. D-Jays Domain. Planet Parker??

Mbrew87 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:38 PM

I was present with Brian Cook & his family along with lon kruger the day he signed with Illinois , I was present today at the football game only reason I went was to support Kendrick and he ended up committing. I'm so proud to be part of illinination

When they introduced groce after the first quarter of today's game I wanted to run out there and hug him and tell him thanks for giving illini basketball a pulse again! But I feared being tackled by security and jail time

IlliniTSM · Sep 15, 2012, 03:39 PM

Great to have Kendrick aboard! Man, Groce is a recruiting machine. Can't wait to see what he can do as a developer, motivator, and game coach

Also, great work Dan. This is the only Illini site worth reading on a consistent basis.

JIllini79 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Noday

Kendricks kingdom. D-Jays Domain. Planet Parker??

XRM's is hard to think up haha.

TooHot4Tots · Sep 15, 2012, 03:40 PM

Did XRM remove UCONN from list?

RockfordIllini · Sep 15, 2012, 03:44 PM

Great news. I am excited about this commitment, first and foremost, because Kendrick is an impact player who I believe can help elevate our program. Second, for establishing ties to Chicago. But how about this for a third, added bonus: What this will do to elevate our profile nationwide. Let's not forget that Nunn plays on one of the top HS teams in the nation, with the top player in the country who has already been on the cover of Sports Illustrated. How many times will Simeon be on ESPN this year? And, to my knowledge, Nunn is the first high major commit on the roster. How sweet will it be to hear "Illinois commit" every time he scores on national TV? Big, big-time recruit for a number of different reasons. I-L-L

illiniobserver22 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TooHot4Tots

Did XRM remove UCONN from list?

No, but a lot of people think with Calhoun recently leaving they don't have much of a chance.

Mbrew87 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noday

I like the sound of D-Jays Domain.

#D-JackATTACK

Groces system and how he likes that "attack" word so much DJs style of play

Larken24 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:48 PM

I wonder what that could mean for JP on illinois now that his teammate is here, i mean i know he eliminated us, but still though

TooHot4Tots · Sep 15, 2012, 03:50 PM

DJ's Assembly

Sure Shot · Sep 15, 2012, 03:53 PM

I had to watch the football game on replay, I shut myself off from the internet all day, I come here to talk about it, and what a pleasant surprise!

kwlp5 · Sep 15, 2012, 03:58 PM

Welcome Kendrick! Absolutely incredible Mr. Groce and staff, you truly are a superstar coach in the making. Now we know why Izzo was campaigning so hard for Weber!

berto · Sep 15, 2012, 03:59 PM

berto · Sep 15, 2012, 03:59 PM

...and no, I don't know DJack.

Lovethechief78 · Sep 15, 2012, 04:00 PM

Welcome to the Nunn family from all of Illini Nation! While Illinois has slipped in bball in recent years, kudos to you, Kendrick for seeing the 'glass as half-full'! You'll have challenges and rewards in basketball and the biggest reward of all in a college degree from the University of Illinois! So, have fun, study hard, too and enjoy the ride to the top of the Big Ten and the Big Dance!

Sports101 on 1450 · Sep 15, 2012, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kwlp5

Welcome Kendrick! Absolutely incredible Mr. Groce and staff, you truly are a superstar coach in the making. Now we know why Izzo was campaigning so hard for Weber!

You know it!

Mbrew87 · Sep 15, 2012, 04:01 PM

http://tinypic.com/r/2dvlirt/6

little something something i created and i already tweeted to DJ

IlliniByProxy · Sep 15, 2012, 04:01 PM

Can't wait to get a commitment from DJ. We need a pg bad, and since the point gaurd is the floor general.....DJ come lead the #JacksonFive in #KendricksKingdom!

schnaurt · Sep 15, 2012, 04:01 PM

Need to get off of Parker. This is not happening as KRAMER, BTF, RYANK and SALTY have said many times. If we lock up Djack it will be HUGE. Then we can hope for a XRM commit. Groce has a plan and he wants a lot of players that can go one on one or create a miss-match with the dribble i.e. kick-outs or little passes inside to a big for a wide open dunk.. Parker is a pipe dream. These three are a realistic option that can really execute what Groce is trying to showcase to the country and future recruits for this program. The man should show us exciting basketball and I for one am very optimistic for the product that he is building.

I am still awaiting the other pieces of the "train" to link up but if this happens we could see the start of something we have been longing.

There will no longer be any posts about a ball handler waiting until the last 10 seconds of the shot clock and hoping the obvious WAY TOO high ball screen turns into a wide open shot.

CHEERS to a good day!

mattcoldagelli · Sep 15, 2012, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mbrew87

http://tinypic.com/r/2dvlirt/6

little something something i created and i already tweeted to DJ

Slightly weird.

Sep 15, 2012, 03:30 PM	#151
uiba99 Tiny Illini Location: The basement of the Alamo Posts: 1,658	So stoked! This could be the start of a new era in Champaign. __________________ "The danger is all around us now. Hatred is rising, yet all sides feel more virtuous. We’re asleep to the threat. We can have the most sophisticated Constitution, a brilliant system of checks and balances and a Bill of Rights to safeguard against the tyranny of the majority — yet none of it can stand against the power of hatred." Fr. John I. Jenkins, President, University of Notre Dame

Sep 15, 2012, 03:38 PM	#157
Mbrew87 Posts: 151	I was present with Brian Cook & his family along with lon kruger the day he signed with Illinois , I was present today at the football game only reason I went was to support Kendrick and he ended up committing. I'm so proud to be part of illinination When they introduced groce after the first quarter of today's game I wanted to run out there and hug him and tell him thanks for giving illini basketball a pulse again! But I feared being tackled by security and jail time Last edited by Mbrew87; Sep 15, 2012 at 03:40 PM. Reason: Left words out

Sep 15, 2012, 04:01 PM	#172
Mbrew87 Posts: 151	http://tinypic.com/r/2dvlirt/6 little something something i created and i already tweeted to DJ Last edited by Mbrew87; Sep 15, 2012 at 04:04 PM.

Sep 15, 2012, 03:32 PM	#152
JSpence Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 1,223	Wow. What a match. Welcome to the family, Kendrick! I'm sure we will have a ceremony to officially bestow the 'KN' moniker here very soon.

Sep 15, 2012, 03:38 PM	#156
Noday Posts: 681	Kendricks kingdom. D-Jays Domain. Planet Parker??

Sep 15, 2012, 03:39 PM	#158
IlliniTSM Posts: 54	Great to have Kendrick aboard! Man, Groce is a recruiting machine. Can't wait to see what he can do as a developer, motivator, and game coach Also, great work Dan. This is the only Illini site worth reading on a consistent basis.

Sep 15, 2012, 03:40 PM	#160
TooHot4Tots Posts: 366	Did XRM remove UCONN from list?

Sep 15, 2012, 03:44 PM	#161
RockfordIllini Posts: 57	Great news. I am excited about this commitment, first and foremost, because Kendrick is an impact player who I believe can help elevate our program. Second, for establishing ties to Chicago. But how about this for a third, added bonus: What this will do to elevate our profile nationwide. Let's not forget that Nunn plays on one of the top HS teams in the nation, with the top player in the country who has already been on the cover of Sports Illustrated. How many times will Simeon be on ESPN this year? And, to my knowledge, Nunn is the first high major commit on the roster. How sweet will it be to hear "Illinois commit" every time he scores on national TV? Big, big-time recruit for a number of different reasons. I-L-L

Sep 15, 2012, 03:48 PM	#164
Larken24 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 347	I wonder what that could mean for JP on illinois now that his teammate is here, i mean i know he eliminated us, but still though

Sep 15, 2012, 03:50 PM	#165
TooHot4Tots Posts: 366	DJ's Assembly

Sep 15, 2012, 03:53 PM	#166
Sure Shot Banned Posts: 1,912	I had to watch the football game on replay, I shut myself off from the internet all day, I come here to talk about it, and what a pleasant surprise!

Sep 15, 2012, 03:58 PM	#167
kwlp5 Posts: 1	Welcome Kendrick! Absolutely incredible Mr. Groce and staff, you truly are a superstar coach in the making. Now we know why Izzo was campaigning so hard for Weber!

Sep 15, 2012, 03:59 PM	#168
berto Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 148

Sep 15, 2012, 03:59 PM	#169
berto Location: Mishawaka, Indiana Posts: 148	...and no, I don't know DJack.

Sep 15, 2012, 04:00 PM	#170
Lovethechief78 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 223	Welcome to the Nunn family from all of Illini Nation! While Illinois has slipped in bball in recent years, kudos to you, Kendrick for seeing the 'glass as half-full'! You'll have challenges and rewards in basketball and the biggest reward of all in a college degree from the University of Illinois! So, have fun, study hard, too and enjoy the ride to the top of the Big Ten and the Big Dance!

Sep 15, 2012, 04:01 PM	#173
IlliniByProxy Location: St. Joseph, IL Posts: 453	Can't wait to get a commitment from DJ. We need a pg bad, and since the point gaurd is the floor general.....DJ come lead the #JacksonFive in #KendricksKingdom!

Sep 15, 2012, 04:01 PM	#174
schnaurt Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 196	Need to get off of Parker. This is not happening as KRAMER, BTF, RYANK and SALTY have said many times. If we lock up Djack it will be HUGE. Then we can hope for a XRM commit. Groce has a plan and he wants a lot of players that can go one on one or create a miss-match with the dribble i.e. kick-outs or little passes inside to a big for a wide open dunk.. Parker is a pipe dream. These three are a realistic option that can really execute what Groce is trying to showcase to the country and future recruits for this program. The man should show us exciting basketball and I for one am very optimistic for the product that he is building. I am still awaiting the other pieces of the "train" to link up but if this happens we could see the start of something we have been longing. There will no longer be any posts about a ball handler waiting until the last 10 seconds of the shot clock and hoping the obvious WAY TOO high ball screen turns into a wide open shot. CHEERS to a good day!