Kendrick Nunn commits to Illinois

Kramer116 · Sep 15, 2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by UofIChE06

Just giving him a hard time.

He knows he provides great information. He just had a feeling that was a little off.

Haha yea it was a bad hunch. I had it knowing some behind the scenes rumors regarding Parker and his affinity for the program dating back to his very early days of HS. I will stand by my feeling that he likes the Illinois program a lot, and we would have had him if we would have been at the very least a consistent top 25 team who made the NCAAs every season and did not look terrible in games against inferior competition at the United Center etc.

I sat basically next to him at the Northwestern - Illinois game at Northwestern this year. He was not there to watch Northwestern. I was glancing over here and there and he was focused solely on the Illini and Weber/Snacks during the game.

I was surprised he did his top 10 and did not give Groce and Illinois a shot. You never know if he decides to wait until the Spring. Extremely doubtful though, but crazier things have happened.

saleen970 · Sep 15, 2012, 06:22 PM

"Illinois an old school decision for Kendrick Nunn"

http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoopsrepor...l_decisio.html

demmario · Sep 15, 2012, 06:52 PM

I was a bit skeptical about Coach Groce when he was hired but now there are no doubts. He is all over the country promoting the brand and getting the name out there. Kendrick Nunn is a huge commit for this program. Even more so than Richmond because Kendrick has no character issues. I love this guy. D-Jack we want you here bro!!!!!!

OrangeandBlue89 · Sep 15, 2012, 06:57 PM

If we land Jackson, and I mean IF, how will he manage that position/starting position/minutes between Tracy and Demetrius in the years coming forward? First year I believe it will be Tracy and DJack in the backcourt. However, the next few years should be interesting with Nunn and Hill. Tracy will obviously be older and more experienced. However, Demetrius is undoubtedly more talented. He's a different player than Tracy. I guess I'm just not use to having these type of problems. Having too many good/talented players to start and fill minutes. It's an amazing feeling to have. I wanna give a S/O to Coach Groce down here in Southern Illinois.Alot of you probably have never even been down here, however there some down here who still love their ILLINI and haven't turned to the dark side (UK). I-L-L

illinichick · Sep 15, 2012, 06:58 PM

Maybe DJack waits a few days to give his commitment so he gets his own excitement? If it were me, I'd let the Nunn excitement settle down and then announce my commitment. I have to hope the ball is rolling now for an epic recruiting class.

CARPET · Sep 15, 2012, 07:04 PM

I am so fired up that Kendrick Nunn and family are joining the Illini family.

Welcome Aboard. We welcome you with open arms, My home is always open to you and your family Kendrick.

There is an old saying "Build it and they shall come". There is no doubt in my military mind that you will accomplish that.

We love having you aboard.

JoeJ · Sep 15, 2012, 07:07 PM

Great day for the Illini, Groce and Nunn. Hopefully the first of many!
GO ILLINI!

richwoods82 · Sep 15, 2012, 07:23 PM

My first post -- what better way to enter the fray, but by posting "WELCOME TO YOUR STATE -- YOUR SCHOOL!" -- Nunn lead us to the promise land!

IlliniRunIn07 · Sep 15, 2012, 07:32 PM

Awesome news when I read this earlier. Sounds like the in home absolutely sealed the deal. I'm looking forward to "Nunn for ONE!!!!!!" over the PA every time he hits a free throw.

dansaint · Sep 15, 2012, 07:35 PM

'ILL 4 NUNN"

tenaciousD · Sep 15, 2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mattcoldagelli

Kendrick's Kingdom was a nice touch, but maybe sit a few plays with these other ones....

Lol. Spot on. He's going a little overboard on Twitter. Kinda creepy.

U of I 89-05-10 · Sep 15, 2012, 07:51 PM

Get ready for a monster class, boys. I've never been this excited to be an ILLINI fan!

GroceBurgers · Sep 15, 2012, 08:04 PM

Kendrick Nunn‏@KNunnSG4m
Guess who back Champaign!!

HEEEEEEEE'SSSS BAAAAAAAACCKKKKK!!!!

Juice · Sep 15, 2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by GroceBurgers

Kendrick Nunn‏@KNunnSG4m
Guess who back Champaign!!

HEEEEEEEE'SSSS BAAAAAAAACCKKKKK!!!!

Guess who's baaaaaack

IlliniWC · Sep 15, 2012, 08:24 PM

Now this is some great news right before my firewatch shift (Marine Corps)! Do great things Nunn!

Illinois5 · Sep 15, 2012, 08:27 PM

Great, great news.

This will change things a lot. Bet on it.

TooHot4Tots · Sep 15, 2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniWC

Now this is some great news right before my firewatch shift (Marine Corps)! Do great things Nunn!

Thanks for your service!!

Juice · Sep 15, 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TooHot4Tots

Thanks for your service!!

+1

tenaciousD · Sep 15, 2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by TooHot4Tots

Thanks for your service!!

Yes, thank you!

Illinois5 · Sep 15, 2012, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by tenaciousD

Yes, thank you!

Someone else from Virden? Cool!

tenaciousD · Sep 15, 2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Illinois5

Someone else from Virden? Cool!

Mom?!? Get of the Internet, I'm trying to talk to my friends.

Illinois5 · Sep 15, 2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tenaciousD

Mom?!? Get of the Internet, I'm trying to talk to my friends.

Hahaha. I'm not your mom!

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 15, 2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by schnaurt

Thank you!

I was worried about your

"Are you still worried about ND?" Post

No worries. Was just giving Salty a hard time. With Barber and others commiting this weekend, we should get one from Jackson soon. I still think he waits until after the ND visit out of respect for them.

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 15, 2012, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniWC

Now this is some great news right before my firewatch shift (Marine Corps)! Do great things Nunn!

God Bless you my friend. Without your sacrifice, we have none of this.

carmelillini · Sep 15, 2012, 09:15 PM

Just a great day for the resurgent Illini program. Welcome Kendrick and the Nunn family to THE State University.

Sep 15, 2012, 06:22 PM	#227
saleen970 Posts: 669	"Illinois an old school decision for Kendrick Nunn" http://blogs.suntimes.com/hoopsrepor...l_decisio.html __________________ Who ever said " Love thy neighbor" didn't have Hoosiers as neighbors!

Sep 15, 2012, 07:23 PM	#233
richwoods82 Posts: 1	Nunn Commits to Illini My first post -- what better way to enter the fray, but by posting "WELCOME TO YOUR STATE -- YOUR SCHOOL!" -- Nunn lead us to the promise land!

Sep 15, 2012, 06:52 PM	#228
demmario Posts: 20	I was a bit skeptical about Coach Groce when he was hired but now there are no doubts. He is all over the country promoting the brand and getting the name out there. Kendrick Nunn is a huge commit for this program. Even more so than Richmond because Kendrick has no character issues. I love this guy. D-Jack we want you here bro!!!!!!

Sep 15, 2012, 06:57 PM	#229
OrangeandBlue89 Location: Harrisburg, Illinois Posts: 293	If we land Jackson, and I mean IF, how will he manage that position/starting position/minutes between Tracy and Demetrius in the years coming forward? First year I believe it will be Tracy and DJack in the backcourt. However, the next few years should be interesting with Nunn and Hill. Tracy will obviously be older and more experienced. However, Demetrius is undoubtedly more talented. He's a different player than Tracy. I guess I'm just not use to having these type of problems. Having too many good/talented players to start and fill minutes. It's an amazing feeling to have. I wanna give a S/O to Coach Groce down here in Southern Illinois.Alot of you probably have never even been down here, however there some down here who still love their ILLINI and haven't turned to the dark side (UK). I-L-L

Sep 15, 2012, 06:58 PM	#230
illinichick Location: Princeton, New Jersey Posts: 84	Maybe DJack waits a few days to give his commitment so he gets his own excitement? If it were me, I'd let the Nunn excitement settle down and then announce my commitment. I have to hope the ball is rolling now for an epic recruiting class.

Sep 15, 2012, 07:04 PM	#231
CARPET Posts: 460	I am so fired up that Kendrick Nunn and family are joining the Illini family. Welcome Aboard. We welcome you with open arms, My home is always open to you and your family Kendrick. There is an old saying "Build it and they shall come". There is no doubt in my military mind that you will accomplish that. We love having you aboard.

Sep 15, 2012, 07:07 PM	#232
JoeJ Posts: 128	Great day for the Illini, Groce and Nunn. Hopefully the first of many! GO ILLINI!

Sep 15, 2012, 07:32 PM	#234
IlliniRunIn07 Location: Central Florida Posts: 3,788	Awesome news when I read this earlier. Sounds like the in home absolutely sealed the deal. I'm looking forward to "Nunn for ONE!!!!!!" over the PA every time he hits a free throw.

Sep 15, 2012, 07:35 PM	#235
dansaint Location: Middletown, IL Posts: 850	'ILL 4 NUNN"

Sep 15, 2012, 07:51 PM	#237
U of I 89-05-10 Location: Iowa City, Ia. Posts: 952	Get ready for a monster class, boys. I've never been this excited to be an ILLINI fan!

Sep 15, 2012, 08:04 PM	#238
GroceBurgers Location: Champaign Posts: 7	Kendrick Nunn‏@KNunnSG4m Guess who back Champaign!! HEEEEEEEE'SSSS BAAAAAAAACCKKKKK!!!!

Sep 15, 2012, 08:24 PM	#240
IlliniWC Location: Washington, DC, United States Posts: 101	Now this is some great news right before my firewatch shift (Marine Corps)! Do great things Nunn!

Sep 15, 2012, 08:27 PM	#241
Illinois5 Location: Illinois Posts: 193	Great, great news. This will change things a lot. Bet on it.

Sep 15, 2012, 09:15 PM	#250
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,064	Just a great day for the resurgent Illini program. Welcome Kendrick and the Nunn family to THE State University.