Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Future Walk-On]

Originally Posted by TCTORNADO

Karrington Ward anybody??

ward visited Bradley......would be a huge get for BU

[FeelYourPaign]

Generally agree on the size and bruiser comments, but it is a bit misleading to skip Sullinger from last year. He could bang.

[Illiniwek06]

Originally Posted by FeelYourPaign

Generally agree on the size and bruiser comments, but it is a bit misleading to skip Sullinger from last year. He could bang.

True, but the list provided was every B1G team's 2nd biggest starter. I'm assuming Sullinger was the heaviest.

[Future Walk-On]

Originally Posted by Vick217

I herd they are trying mike Latulip at pf

I heard this from my sources as well.

[Indicchief]

Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

I have a hunch that practices/games are gonna determine the rotation.

Will be great to finally have a loaded quiver again.

Coach Weber is that you? Again.

I was told Groce goes 8-9 deep, fast paced, plenty of substitutions. Rotation should have a new meaning.

[TCTORNADO]

Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

True, and I think he will still visit, but if you were going to pick a different school, wouldn't this trip be awkward?

Naturally, if you've committed, yes it's awkward, but he has not!! Some coaches have a rule that if you commit--then no more visits.
I think DJack still takes a KU visit particularly if it is for Phog Night, but that doesn't change my thoughts on him being a UI commit or lean or silent verbal or whatever you want to call it.
Kid's only get recruited once.
But what the h*ll do I know, I thought Nunn was headed to Memphis.

[justsomedude]

Originally Posted by Illiniwek06

Wasn't that justsomedude's point? It's a misconception that B1G style of play features bruising PFs. And, as you stated, nobody on the list provided appears to be very tough/physical besides Green. Therefore, it may be possible to play Henry or Rice at the 4 for stretches. I don't want to speak for justsomedude, but it seems like a reasonable conclusion to me.

Yep, exactly my point.

[Groundhogday]

Originally Posted by stevo99

Neither was Roger Powell.

True. He played center as a senior.

[Mike]

Originally Posted by Future Walk-On

I heard this from my sources as well.

Ha ha ha.
Seriously, get Latulip squatting 2.5X-3.0X his weight and he'll actually be fast and strong enough to get good playing time.

[PeoriaIllini1]

Originally Posted by WesterveltVictoryCigar

This is not your daddy's Big Ten. There aren't a bunch of 6'9"/250+ lb PFs playing any more.

Most of the guys playing "4" are at most 6'7", many in the 6'5" range. Of those that were taller, like Shurna or Watford, played quite a bit on the perimeter on offense.



Sounds like he needs to pick up his energy level if he's going to play a lot. Groce isn't going to give a lot of minutes to guys who float around or disappear for long periods. I agree he's got the talent so I hope someone lights a fire underneath him.

Players are nt bigger now than they used to be, in fact I think the role of big men has deminished, I can remember few illini bigger the big george or effrem or steven scheffler of purdue,,,the rold of big men andf the requirement or number on the floor of them in college with the three point shot has continued to be less of a requiremnt in college hoops. Now than in the past. Did Purdue even play a 5 last year?

[Vick217]

I can't Beleave the staff is going after Colbert when they have Rice as a PF what a slap in the face

[TCTORNADO]

Originally Posted by Future Walk-On

ward visited Bradley......would be a huge get for BU

Do you know if JUCO/CC guys need to wait until end of 2nd year to commit??

[RyanK]

It seems there is a little confusion going on. Here's the latest BTF, Kramer, salty, etc. have come up with that we can share:

• No one has said DJ is committed. There are just good sources that he has given the impression to Groce and others that he will eventually commit.
  
  
• Although there are some rumors out there, I expect DJ to make his visit [to Notre Dame] this weekend.
  
  
• From what I hear, XRM may still favor FSU. We are gaining ground quick however, similar to DJ and ND a few weeks ago..[XRM's visit to Illinois this weekend] will tell us a lot about that recruitment
  
  
• Nunn has indicated to Coach Groce he will try to visit this weekend. Same goes for Malcolm, but there may be something that prevents him from coming..
  
  
• DJ did give thought to not making his ND visit this weekend. He wants to rap up the process. ND now selling him on staying home and being the local hero like Skylar Diggins..

Any questions?

[Indicchief]

Originally Posted by Vick217

I can't Beleave the staff is going after Colbert when they have Rice as a PF what a slap in the face

To whom?

[Mike]

Originally Posted by PeoriaIllini1

Players are nt bigger now than they used to be, in fact I think the role of big men has deminished, I can remember few illini bigger the big gerogre or effre or steven scheffler of purdue,,,the rold of big men andf the requirement or number on the floor of them in college with the three point shot has continued to be less of a requiremnt in college hoops. Now than in the past. Did Purdue even play a 5 last year?

College players that are good enough to get paid are way bigger than they used to be.

[chief9]

Originally Posted by Groundhogday

True. He played center as a senior.

Ummm Augustine played Center if you want to call it that...Weber's offense that year was more 3 guards and 2 PFs, though Augustine always took the center on defense. I have the entire season on tape if you'd like to disagree

[mrap24]

if only this was women's basketball. sorry but ND isnt going to be as good as their women's team, espeically when they move to the ACC

Originally Posted by RyanK

It seems there is a little confusion going on. Here's the latest BTF, Kramer, salty, etc. have come up with that we can share:

[*] DJ did give thought to not making his ND visit this weekend. He wants to rap up the process. ND now selling him on staying home and being the local hero like Skylar Diggins..[/LIST]
Any questions?

[RyanK]

Originally Posted by mrap24

if only this was women's basketball. sorry but ND isnt going to be as good as their women's team, espeically when they move to the ACC

Seems like desperation to me

[TCTORNADO]

Originally Posted by RyanK

It seems there is a little confusion going on. Here's the latest BTF, Kramer, salty, etc. have come up with that we can share:

• No one has said DJ is committed. There are just good sources that he has given the impression to Groce and others that he will eventually commit.
  
  
• Although there are some rumors out there, I expect DJ to make his visit this weekend.
  
  
• From what I hear, XRM may still favor FSU. We are gaining ground quick however, similar to DJ and ND a few weeks ago..this visit will tell us a lot about that recruitment
  
  
• Nunn has indicated to Coach Groce he will try to visit this weekend. Same goes for Malcolm, but there may be something that prevents him from coming..
  
  
• DJ did give thought to not making his ND visit this weekend. He wants to rap up the process. ND now selling him on staying home and being the local hero like Skylar Diggins..

Any questions?

What is that something?

That's a pretty strong statement that cannot be verified.

Will DJack visit KU?

[stevo99]

Originally Posted by RyanK

It seems there is a little confusion going on. Here's the latest BTF, Kramer, salty, etc. have come up with that we can share:

• No one has said DJ is committed. There are just good sources that he has given the impression to Groce and others that he will eventually commit.
  
  
• Although there are some rumors out there, I expect DJ to make his visit this weekend.
  
  
• From what I hear, XRM may still favor FSU. We are gaining ground quick however, similar to DJ and ND a few weeks ago..this visit will tell us a lot about that recruitment
  
  
• Nunn has indicated to Coach Groce he will try to visit this weekend. Same goes for Malcolm, but there may be something that prevents him from coming..
  
  
• DJ did give thought to not making his ND visit this weekend. He wants to rap up the process. ND now selling him on staying home and being the local hero like Skylar Diggins..

Any questions?

Hopefully whatever is on Malcolm's schedule can be rescheduled. It'd be real nice to have all hands on deck this weekend.

[PeoriaIllini1]

Originally Posted by Mike

College players that are good enough to get paid are way bigger than they used to be.

Tell me who that attend college or even didn't is bigger than Shaq. Or wilt? No one

[Dirtbags32]

Originally Posted by RyanK

It seems there is a little confusion going on. Here's the latest BTF, Kramer, salty, etc. have come up with that we can share:

• No one has said DJ is committed. There are just good sources that he has given the impression to Groce and others that he will eventually commit.
  
  
• Although there are some rumors out there, I expect DJ to make his visit this weekend.
  
  
• From what I hear, XRM may still favor FSU. We are gaining ground quick however, similar to DJ and ND a few weeks ago..this visit will tell us a lot about that recruitment
  
  
• Nunn has indicated to Coach Groce he will try to visit this weekend. Same goes for Malcolm, but there may be something that prevents him from coming..
  
  
• DJ did give thought to not making his ND visit this weekend. He wants to rap up the process. ND now selling him on staying home and being the local hero like Skylar Diggins..

Any questions?

So where does the 'Groce going down to see DJ tomorrow' fit in with all this?

[Foo G]

Originally Posted by PeoriaIllini1

Tell me who that attend college of didn't is bigger than Shaq. Or wilt? No one

Come again?

[RyanK]

Originally Posted by TCTORNADO

What is that something?

That's a pretty strong statement that cannot be verified.

Will DJack visit KU?

Just passing on what I've heard.

And the KU visit is highly doubtful.

[HsvIllini]

Originally Posted by TCTORNADO

What is that something?

That's a pretty strong statement that cannot be verified.

Will DJack visit KU?

I was wondering that too - just something on his schedule that doesn't allow it?