Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

ILL in Iowa · Sep 16, 2012, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

The info is valid, but keep in mind no one is claiming that he has given a silent verbal or anything like it. The situation looks very promising for Illinois, but it is not a done deal.

Very good news then! The buzz building around the Illini couldn't be seen coming a few months ago.

saltygrapes · Sep 16, 2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by illinisc

I think it's a little bit more than that. He's going to give ND every opportunity to change his mind. I think we're in the lead but if ND comes out strong next week, we might be in a battle with them for DJ.

This next week will go a long way in telling us where we stand with DJ.

you'd think that makes sense, but then you wonder: what else could ND show him or do to woo him and change his mind that they haven't already done in 2 years of recruiting him?

Hoppy2105 · Sep 17, 2012, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by saltygrapes

you'd think that makes sense, but then you wonder: what else could ND show him or do to woo him and change his mind that they haven't already done in 2 years of recruiting him?

Besides the ACC thing? One couldn't imagine much. Plus, as many on here have stated, the whole "playing against those great ACC teams" can be countered with "Yeah but you're going to get PUMMELED by those great teams..."

Dan · Sep 17, 2012, 02:16 AM

Illini Hoops Recruiting Update

What a weekend!

Kendrick Nunn commits to Illinois

Kendrick Nunn to Illinois [Thread] [Twitter]
Kendrick Nunn pulls the trigger. [Thread] [Fletcher Page]
Melvin Nunn: It's about to go down! [Thread] [hoops247.com]
Kendrick Nunn commits to Illini. [Thread] [Scott Powers]
Melvin Nunn: "I believe Demetrius (Jackson)..is most likely..going to jump on in as well" [Thread] [Klee]
Illinois an old school decision for Kendrick Nunn. [Thread] [Joe Henricksen]
Nunn could be sign of things to come. [Thread] [Klee]
Photos: Kendrick Nunn and John Groce at the Charleston Southern football game. [Thread]

Upcoming Dates

09/21 - Demetrius Jackson weekend visit to Notre Dame (night football game vs Michigan).
09/28 - Demetrius Jackson weekend visit to Kansas (no football game).
10/13 - Xavier Rathan-Mayes to announce decision (between Illinois, FSU, UConn).

Weekend News & Notes

RaShawn "Pookie" Powell to Memphis. [Thread] [Twitter]
Xavier Rathan-Mayes is now following Kendrick Nunn on Twitter. [Thread] [Twitter]
Cat Barber to NC State. [Thread] [Twitter]
Rivals has already knocked UConn off of XRM's list. It's only FSU and the Illini. [Thread] [Rivals]
XRM starting to retweet Illini fans now. [Thread] [Twitter]
"A Demetrius Jackson note to conclude the night..." [Thread]
"The pitch to XRM the other night was to join DJ and the other three at Illinois as a Top 5 class." [Thread]
"Jackson hasn't told the Illini staff he will attend Illinois..." [Thread]
2013 RSCI rankings are out. [Thread] [Link]
Dayshon Smith, 2013 PG, planning to visit C-U in October. [Thread] [Twitter]
"Nunn onboard only strengthens our position with DJ." [Thread]
"Seems he's giving ND a chance to save face and find a backup." [Thread]

bleedsorangenblue · Sep 17, 2012, 03:15 AM

Dan, do you ever sleep? Thanks for all you do. Best site by far! I don't post much out of season but read religiously. Appreciate all the good info from those in the know!

Joel Goodson · Sep 17, 2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by saltygrapes

you'd think that makes sense, but then you wonder: what else could ND show him or do to woo him and change his mind that they haven't already done in 2 years of recruiting him?

Their dancing leprechauns? My understanding is that only their very special guests get to see them.

My take is that DJax is going to do a "Ron Burgandy" (i.e., keep it classy) this weekend. Is there a chance he'll switch? Sure. But I don't think so.

mattcoldagelli · Sep 17, 2012, 07:00 AM

Chris Jones might now decide today: http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rec...-his-favorite/

Don't think he's visited KU yet.

cjcastan · Sep 17, 2012, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by saltygrapes

you'd think that makes sense, but then you wonder: what else could ND show him or do to woo him and change his mind that they haven't already done in 2 years of recruiting him?

Not doubting the insiders, as you've guys have provided heaps of great info in the past, which I've appreciated.

But wasn't the same "well he hasn't committed by now and he knows all about them" logic applied to Tyler Ennis? Especially when we were looking better with Ennis than Jackson.

Obviously as you guys always say, recruiting is very fluid. The heart and mind of an 18 year old can be very fickle.

I'm not counting on the anything until we get it right from DJ's mouth or even better a signed LOI in November.

Hopefully JG can get this closed out and DJ in the fold.

RyanK · Sep 17, 2012, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mattcoldagelli

Chris Jones might now decide today: http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rec...-his-favorite/

Don't think he's visited KU yet.

He'll most likely pick Louisville. No worries, a lot of people believe it is down to us and ND

RyanK · Sep 17, 2012, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by cjcastan

Not doubting the insiders, as you've guys have provided heaps of great info in the past, which I've appreciated.

But wasn't the same "well he hasn't committed by now and he knows all about them" logic applied to Tyler Ennis? Especially when we were looking better with Ennis than Jackson.

Obviously as you guys always say, recruiting is very fluid. The heart and mind of an 18 year old can be very fickle.

I'm not counting on the anything until we get it right from DJ's mouth or even better a signed LOI in November.

Hopefully JG can get this closed out and DJ in the fold.

that was logic, this is info

Illini B-Ball Fan · Sep 17, 2012, 07:36 AM

Since open scholarship slots are so competitive and at a premium, does JB’s redshirt status assure him a 5th year scholarship for 2013-2014 or is this at the university’s discretion?

illiniobserver22 · Sep 17, 2012, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Illini B-Ball Fan

Since open scholarship slots are so competitive and at a premium, does JB’s redshirt status assure him a 5th year scholarship for 2013-2014 or is this at the university’s discretion?

It's at the university's discretion, but I can't imagine a scenario in which we wouldn't want Joe Bertrand for a 5th year. He was one of our best players this year as a sophomore, as a senior we'll want him around.

RyanK · Sep 17, 2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

It's at the university's discretion, but I can't imagine a scenario in which we wouldn't want Joe Bertrand for a 5th year. He was one of our best players this year as a sophomore, as a senior we'll want him around.

Awesome new avatar picture

Illini B-Ball Fan · Sep 17, 2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

It's at the university's discretion, but I can't imagine a scenario in which we wouldn't want Joe Bertrand for a 5th year. He was one of our best players this year as a sophomore, as a senior we'll want him around.

Thanks! He should be coming along nicely for the 2013-2014 season.

Dan · Sep 17, 2012, 08:18 AM

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Run of top tier prospects committing continues. Chris Jones now officially committed to Louisville. Top juco pg. 4-star UT commit out of hs.

http://twitter.com/jerrymeyer247

Droidillini · Sep 17, 2012, 08:22 AM

https://twitter.com/Adam_Nessel/stat...24183821656065

what is says:

Adam Nessel ‏@Adam_Nessel12h
Kendric Nunn family now says Demetrius Jackson & Xavier Rathan-Mayes should be announcing their commits to #Illini Hoops #ESPNInsider

mattcoldagelli · Sep 17, 2012, 08:24 AM

Edit to add: I suppose the important thing would be if somebody could get that ESPN Insider info. The guy that tweeted it appears to be just some dude (not to be confused with justsomedude).

ILL · Sep 17, 2012, 08:26 AM

That's just some random guy's twitter. Doubt he has anymore info than anyone on this board.

Illiniwek06 · Sep 17, 2012, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Droidillini

https://twitter.com/Adam_Nessel/stat...24183821656065

what is says:

Adam Nessel ‏@Adam_Nessel12h
Kendric Nunn family now says Demetrius Jackson & Xavier Rathan-Mayes should be announcing their commits to #Illini Hoops #ESPNInsider

If this comes to fruition ... wow.

Bubba Eder · Sep 17, 2012, 08:27 AM

Who is Adam?

joekam · Sep 17, 2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droidillini

https://twitter.com/Adam_Nessel/stat...24183821656065

what is says:

Adam Nessel ‏@Adam_Nessel12h
Kendric Nunn family now says Demetrius Jackson & Xavier Rathan-Mayes should be announcing their commits to #Illini Hoops #ESPNInsider

Goin along with a prior poster's concern, I hope these leaks aren't stealing the thunder from D Jack and XRM.

ILL · Sep 17, 2012, 08:30 AM

Odds that DroidIllini is Adam Nessel are extremely high.

mattcoldagelli · Sep 17, 2012, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ILL

Odds that DroidIllini is Adam Nessel are extremely high.

:laugh:

illiniobserver22 · Sep 17, 2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Droidillini

https://twitter.com/Adam_Nessel/stat...24183821656065

what is says:

Adam Nessel ‏@Adam_Nessel12h
Kendric Nunn family now says Demetrius Jackson & Xavier Rathan-Mayes should be announcing their commits to #Illini Hoops #ESPNInsider

I have ESPN Insider and it doesn't say that. It's just a link to Klee's article talking about the quote from Melvin Nunn. Nothing to see here.

illini73 · Sep 17, 2012, 08:36 AM

He will be officially visiting the UofI in October. Wants to make a decision by November. Should know by then whether or not we have our Plan A kid wrapped up!

Sep 17, 2012, 02:16 AM	#3729
Dan Admin Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 25,886	Illini Hoops Recruiting Update What a weekend! Kendrick Nunn commits to Illinois Kendrick Nunn to Illinois [Thread] [Twitter] Kendrick Nunn pulls the trigger. [Thread] [Fletcher Page] Melvin Nunn: It's about to go down! [Thread] [hoops247.com] Kendrick Nunn commits to Illini. [Thread] [Scott Powers] Melvin Nunn: "I believe Demetrius (Jackson)..is most likely..going to jump on in as well" [Thread] [Klee] Illinois an old school decision for Kendrick Nunn. [Thread] [Joe Henricksen] Nunn could be sign of things to come. [Thread] [Klee] Photos: Kendrick Nunn and John Groce at the Charleston Southern football game. [Thread] Upcoming Dates 09/21 - Demetrius Jackson weekend visit to Notre Dame (night football game vs Michigan). 09/28 - Demetrius Jackson weekend visit to Kansas (no football game). 10/13 - Xavier Rathan-Mayes to announce decision (between Illinois, FSU, UConn). Weekend News & Notes RaShawn "Pookie" Powell to Memphis. [Thread] [Twitter] Xavier Rathan-Mayes is now following Kendrick Nunn on Twitter. [Thread] [Twitter] Cat Barber to NC State. [Thread] [Twitter] Rivals has already knocked UConn off of XRM's list. It's only FSU and the Illini. [Thread] [Rivals] XRM starting to retweet Illini fans now. [Thread] [Twitter] "A Demetrius Jackson note to conclude the night..." [Thread] "The pitch to XRM the other night was to join DJ and the other three at Illinois as a Top 5 class." [Thread] "Jackson hasn't told the Illini staff he will attend Illinois..." [Thread] 2013 RSCI rankings are out. [Thread] [Link] Dayshon Smith, 2013 PG, planning to visit C-U in October. [Thread] [Twitter] "Nunn onboard only strengthens our position with DJ." [Thread] "Seems he's giving ND a chance to save face and find a backup." [Thread] Last edited by Dan; Sep 17, 2012 at 02:57 AM.

Sep 17, 2012, 07:00 AM	#3732
mattcoldagelli Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,450	Chris Jones might now decide today: http://blogs.courier-journal.com/rec...-his-favorite/ Don't think he's visited KU yet. __________________ Twitter Blog #JoeTales

Sep 17, 2012, 08:22 AM	#3741
Droidillini Posts: 35	Anyone see this tweet? https://twitter.com/Adam_Nessel/stat...24183821656065 what is says: Adam Nessel ‏@Adam_Nessel12h Kendric Nunn family now says Demetrius Jackson & Xavier Rathan-Mayes should be announcing their commits to #Illini Hoops #ESPNInsider

Sep 17, 2012, 08:24 AM	#3742
mattcoldagelli Location: Evanston, IL Posts: 1,450	Edit to add: I suppose the important thing would be if somebody could get that ESPN Insider info. The guy that tweeted it appears to be just some dude (not to be confused with justsomedude). __________________ Twitter Blog #JoeTales Last edited by mattcoldagelli; Sep 17, 2012 at 08:27 AM.

Sep 17, 2012, 08:26 AM	#3743
ILL Location: Chicago Posts: 149	That's just some random guy's twitter. Doubt he has anymore info than anyone on this board. __________________

Sep 17, 2012, 03:15 AM	#3730
bleedsorangenblue Location: C-U Posts: 944	Dan, do you ever sleep? Thanks for all you do. Best site by far! I don't post much out of season but read religiously. Appreciate all the good info from those in the know!

Sep 17, 2012, 07:36 AM	#3736
Illini B-Ball Fan Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 170	Since open scholarship slots are so competitive and at a premium, does JB’s redshirt status assure him a 5th year scholarship for 2013-2014 or is this at the university’s discretion?

Sep 17, 2012, 08:27 AM	#3745
Bubba Eder Location: Northeast Missouri Posts: 741	Who is Adam?

Sep 17, 2012, 08:30 AM	#3747
ILL Location: Chicago Posts: 149	Odds that DroidIllini is Adam Nessel are extremely high. __________________

Sep 17, 2012, 08:36 AM	#3750
illini73 Location: Austin, MN Posts: 561	Dayshon Smith He will be officially visiting the UofI in October. Wants to make a decision by November. Should know by then whether or not we have our Plan A kid wrapped up!