Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

BenjIllini · Sep 16, 2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

Nunn onboard only strengthens our position with DJ. Unless DJ has a last second change of heart, it's already done.

I just saw where Chris Jones will be going to the 'Ville. I have trust in Groce and what you guys are saying but its hard not to be worried just a little. I think the distance and DJ being basically KU's third choice, will be a huge factor.

ILLINIFAN2 · Sep 16, 2012, 06:39 PM

Look, its great logic by the staff to keep recruiting top talent and have them on campus, for one, it keeps pressure on the guys you really want to commit letting them know that there are others that they are courting and in tandem it is a great back up system in case the "go to" guys want to go somewhere else.

No need to "freak" out, I think we all can remember former staff putting all their effort "eggs in one basket" into one or two recruits and have very rudimentary back ups.

RyanK · Sep 16, 2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vick217

Why won't he just commit and get it over with?

Seems he's giving ND a chance to save face and find a backup. He doesn't want to completely diss the local school. His ND visit is being compared to Rose's visit to us way back when.

chucktownillini · Sep 16, 2012, 06:51 PM

I wouldn't think that Melvin Nunn would make that comment regarding DJ, if he didn't have a good reason not to. Sounds like he is "in the know" about DJ's decision.

Go Illini!!

Juice · Sep 16, 2012, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by chucktownillini

I wouldn't think that Melvin Nunn would make that comment regarding DJ, if he didn't have a good reason not to. Sounds like he is "in the know" about DJ's decision.

Go Illini!!

And if he really does know about DJ's situation, he said in the next few days

PeoriaSteve · Sep 16, 2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice

And if he really does know about DJ's situation, he said in the next few days

I like how you and Chucktown think, Juice.

illini73 · Sep 16, 2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justsomedude

Days hon smith is solid and scheduled to visit after others decide, need a PG and can't quit recruiting backups until verbals are solid, public and visits cancelled.

He has always been my Plan B (like that matters to anyone:laugh

if we do not get DJ. He is 6'2-6'3, athletic, handles the ball well, and can score from all over the court. Gives us the opportunity to take a smaller change of pace PG (Ulis please!!) in 2014.

Joel Goodson · Sep 16, 2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice

And if he really does know about DJ's situation, he said in the next few days

Don't want to rain on your parade, but I highly doubt DJax commits prior to his ND official (this weekend, IIRC). Look for a commitment the following week. And, yes, FWIW, I think it looks like the University of Illinois. Oskee-Wow-Wow!

Illini Fan in Louisville · Sep 16, 2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BenjIllini

I just saw where Chris Jones will be going to the 'Ville. I have trust in Groce and what you guys are saying but its hard not to be worried just a little. I think the distance and DJ being basically KU's third choice, will be a huge factor.

Asked whether he still plans to take his two remaining scheduled visits to Florida State (this coming weekend) and Kansas (Oct. 12), Jones said, “Most likely not, but I don’t know.”

http://www.courier-journal.com/section/sports1101

IlliniFreak7 · Sep 16, 2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by illini73

He has always been my Plan B (like that matters to anyone:laugh

if we do not get DJ. He is 6'2-6'3, athletic, handles the ball well, and can score from all over the court. Gives us the opportunity to take a smaller change of pace PG (Ulis please!!) in 2014.

I dont really see the hype in Ullis for next year. If things fall into place and we get DJ (especially if we get XRM too), id much rather have guard like Lyle if we go after a guard, and if not we should be going after players like KBD. No offense to Ullis, but with out limited schollies I just dont see where he fits into the equation anymore if things work out they way they seem to be going.

JimmyChitwood · Sep 16, 2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniFreak7

I dont really see the hype in Ullis for next year. If things fall into place and we get DJ (especially if we get XRM too), id much rather have guard like Lyle if we go after a guard, and if not we should be going after players like KBD. No offense to Ullis, but with out limited schollies I just dont see where he fits into the equation anymore if things work out they way they seem to be going.

IF we were to get DJ and XRM, I dont see Groce going after a guard in 14 at all. If we get DJ and miss on XRM then he possibly grabs Powell and still doesnt go after a guard in 14. Landing DJ will decide a great many things lol.

mdonsbach · Sep 16, 2012, 07:58 PM

You know it would be cool if Parker goes on his 2 year mormon mission then came back in 2015 to play one year of college. THAT would probably give us the best chance to get him.

Pipe dream I know.

illini73 · Sep 16, 2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyChitwood

IF we were to get DJ and XRM, I dont see Groce going after a guard in 14 at all. If we get DJ and miss on XRM then he possibly grabs Powell and still doesnt go after a guard in 14. Landing DJ will decide a great many things lol.

Powell committed to Alabama.

Ulis is really, really good! Very underrated.

Joel Goodson · Sep 16, 2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyChitwood

IF we were to get DJ and XRM, I dont see Groce going after a guard in 14 at all. If we get DJ and miss on XRM then he possibly grabs Powell and still doesnt go after a guard in 14. Landing DJ will decide a great many things lol.

If we have 2 rides, no guards (probably): KBD & a big (hopefully Cliff Alexander)

If we have 3 rides, I can't see Groce passing on Lyles if he wants to join the party.

Illini Fan in Louisville · Sep 16, 2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by illini73

Powell committed to Alabama.

Make that Memphis.

Kramer116 · Sep 16, 2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

If we have 2 rides, no guards (probably): KBD & a big (hopefully Cliff Alexander)

If we have 3 rides, I can't see Groce passing on Lyles if he wants to join the party.

Agree.

Leonardite · Sep 16, 2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

If we have 2 rides, no guards (probably): KBD & a big (hopefully Cliff Alexander)

If we have 3 rides, I can't see Groce passing on Lyles if he wants to join the party.

2 (maybe more if transfers occur) of the 4 scholarships for next season are hopefully going to go to a combination of KBD, Cliff, Lyles, and Lyle.

BrooksTaylorFan · Sep 16, 2012, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

Seems he's giving ND a chance to save face and find a backup. He doesn't want to completely diss the local school. His ND visit is being compared to Rose's visit to us way back when.

+1

JimmyChitwood · Sep 16, 2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by illini73

Powell committed to Alabama.

Ulis is really, really good! Very underrated.

grr...Im meant Smith...My bad

IlliniKat91 · Sep 16, 2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RyanK

Seems he's giving ND a chance to save face and find a backup. He doesn't want to completely diss the local school. His ND visit is being compared to Rose's visit to us way back when.

Ryan, is that your take on the situation, or are you hearing whispers? Just curious.

Illini Fan in Louisville · Sep 16, 2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

If we have 2 rides, no guards (probably): KBD & a big (hopefully Cliff Alexander)

If we have 3 rides, I can't see Groce passing on Lyles if he wants to join the party.

Interesting Q & A with Trey Lyles' Dad linked. IU seems but a distant memory for them. Too bad, so sad... Of course, this piece will have a UK and Louisville slant to it.

http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rec...-on-u-of-l-uk/

RyanK · Sep 16, 2012, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniKat91

Ryan, is that your take on the situation, or are you hearing whispers? Just curious.

A little of both to be honest. Definitely some strong orange smoke regarding DJ and Illinois...patience people...

Joel Goodson · Sep 16, 2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

If we have 2 rides, no guards (probably): KBD & a big (hopefully Cliff Alexander)

If we have 3 rides, I can't see Groce passing on Lyles if he wants to join the party.

Arghh, I meant Lyle. Not sure why I get those two mixed up.

Foo G · Sep 16, 2012, 08:39 PM

As far as KBD goes, I wonder if Nunn's commit tweet will influence him in any way.
The "My state. My school." sentiment could become a really strong selling point (or slogan) for top level in-state recruits.

grkill · Sep 16, 2012, 08:39 PM

I have a feeling Jackson gave a verbal, but if I was Jackson, the comments by Nunn's father may turn him off.

Anyway, I wont be confident until I see a public commit.

Sep 16, 2012, 07:58 PM	#3687
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,260	You know it would be cool if Parker goes on his 2 year mormon mission then came back in 2015 to play one year of college. THAT would probably give us the best chance to get him. Pipe dream I know. __________________ Twitter

Sep 16, 2012, 06:39 PM	#3677
ILLINIFAN2 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 362	Look, its great logic by the staff to keep recruiting top talent and have them on campus, for one, it keeps pressure on the guys you really want to commit letting them know that there are others that they are courting and in tandem it is a great back up system in case the "go to" guys want to go somewhere else. No need to "freak" out, I think we all can remember former staff putting all their effort "eggs in one basket" into one or two recruits and have very rudimentary back ups.

Sep 16, 2012, 06:51 PM	#3679
chucktownillini Posts: 204	I wouldn't think that Melvin Nunn would make that comment regarding DJ, if he didn't have a good reason not to. Sounds like he is "in the know" about DJ's decision. Go Illini!!

Sep 16, 2012, 08:39 PM	#3699
Foo G Nobody likes a comedian Location: Kirksville, MO Posts: 1,557	As far as KBD goes, I wonder if Nunn's commit tweet will influence him in any way. The "My state. My school." sentiment could become a really strong selling point (or slogan) for top level in-state recruits.

Sep 16, 2012, 08:39 PM	#3700
grkill Banned Posts: 235	I have a feeling Jackson gave a verbal, but if I was Jackson, the comments by Nunn's father may turn him off. Anyway, I wont be confident until I see a public commit.