Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[cjcastan]

Originally Posted by Il4ever ken

DWill following XRM is huge. Got a good feeling XRM is the next #5 in O&B

If XRM goes somewhere else I am guessing a quick unfollow would happen.

Hopefully we will be getting some good news in the next couple of weeks from both

[mattcoldagelli]

The Deron follow is pretty great.

[BillyBob1]

Does anyone know the status of UConn for the NCAA tournament next year? Will they get their academic issues cleared by that time?

[Il4ever ken]

If Groce can pull this off, getting DJax and XRM he will be viewed by us as some sort of pied piper of college BBall. With the way he seems to be everywhere I prefer to think of it as The Espresso Express

[U of I 89-05-10]

Normally I hate it when someone posts something like this, but let's all just put this into perspective in CASE we don't land XRM (or even DJack for that matter). Just a few months ago, we were excited about John Groce but hadn't really seen anything to prove that optimism worthy, and just think of how excited we all were to even make Ennis' top five!! Now, in late September, we have landed a four-star recruit from Simeon - which, as the ESPN Chicago article said, DOES go way beyond just his talent - and are thought to lead with a five-star point guard from INDIANA () that we had no shot with before. The icing on this already delicious cake would be an XRM commitment, and that'd make this a top five class. I honestly think we have an okay shot at getting all three, but even DJack and Nunn (and even just Nunn!!) is a wonderful class, and I'm so thankful to have HCJG as captain of this ship!! The optimism is back, baby! GO ILLINI!

[U of I 89-05-10]

Originally Posted by mattcoldagelli

The Deron follow is pretty great.

OT: Matt, I don't know if you were at the game last night, but your buddy Ron Swanson came on the video screen! Pretty awesome.

[HsvIllini]

Originally Posted by U of I 89-05-10

Normally I hate it when someone posts something like this, but let's all just put this into perspective in CASE we don't land XRM (or even DJack for that matter). Just a few months ago, we were excited about John Groce but hadn't really seen anything to prove that optimism worthy, and just think of how excited we all were to even make Ennis' top five!! Now, in late September, we have landed a four-star recruit from Simeon - which, as the ESPN Chicago article said, DOES go way beyond just his talent - and are thought to lead with a five-star point guard from INDIANA () that we had no shot with before. The icing on this already delicious cake would be an XRM commitment, and that'd make this a top five class. I honestly think we have an okay shot at getting all three, but even DJack and Nunn (and even just Nunn!!) is a wonderful class, and I'm so thankful to have HCJG as captain of this ship!! The optimism is back, baby! GO ILLINI!

You ruined a perfectly good post throwing that little bit of Dickie V in there.... :laugh:

[xXMidwest KidXx]

I-L-L-I-N-I!!

[Juice]

Quiet day. BTF, Ryan, Kramer anything to share?

[othawhitemeat]

xXMidwestxX - welcome!

[RyanK]

Originally Posted by Juice

Quiet day. BTF, Ryan, Kramer anything to share?

I think we've relayed pretty much everything there is to share.

DJ likely to Illinois next week

XRM and his mother had a great visit

This weekend went just about as good as it could've gone. No commitment to ND from DJ and XRM has his idol Deron Williams follow him on twitter (which I hear the coaches helped setup)

[uppantera]

Originally Posted by mattcoldagelli

The Deron follow is pretty great.

Since they're following each other, that means they can also direct message. And since XRM already publicly reached out to Deron, I imagine he'll privately write him something.

It has to be pretty cool for him to talk to one of his heroes.

[Juice]

Originally Posted by RyanK

I think we've relayed pretty much everything there is to share.

DJ likely to Illinois next week

XRM and his mother had a great visit

This weekend went just about as good as it could've gone. No commitment to ND from DJ and XRM has his idol Deron Williams follow him on twitter (which I hear the coaches helped setup)

Good deal. Thanks Ryan. Just wasn't sure if there was anything else. Really like this bold part.

[pfillini43]

First time poster, long time follower....Thanks for a great Forum Dan! I-L-L

Retweeted by XRM: My birthday is coming up and mom asked what I wanted... @D_ pic.twitter.com/cyVXBgbs

[mattcoldagelli]

Originally Posted by U of I 89-05-10

OT: Matt, I don't know if you were at the game last night, but your buddy Ron Swanson came on the video screen! Pretty awesome.

Dang, somehow missed this. Nick Offerman is an Illini, though.

[BrooksTaylorFan]

Originally Posted by RyanK

I think we've relayed pretty much everything there is to share.

DJ likely to Illinois next week

XRM and his mother had a great visit

This weekend went just about as good as it could've gone. No commitment to ND from DJ and XRM has his idol Deron Williams follow him on twitter (which I hear the coaches helped setup)

Ryan got it all. I'm still very confident that DJ is ours and Groce will do everything to land XRM.

[BigTenChamp87]

Originally Posted by uppantera

Since they're following each other, that means they can also direct message. And since XRM already publicly reached out to Deron, I imagine he'll privately write him something.

It has to be pretty cool for him to talk to one of his heroes.

I would love for DWill to message XRM. But, I believe he would have to follow NCAA protocol with respect to contacting prospective student athletes. I hope he would check in with Groce so that he understands the rules.

[HsvIllini]

Originally Posted by BigTenChamp87

I would love for DWill to message XRM. But, I believe he would have to follow NCAA protocol with respect to contacting prospective student athletes. I hope he would check in with Groce so that he understands the rules.

If they helped set it up, I'm sure those bases have probably been covered.

[uppantera]

Originally Posted by BigTenChamp87

I would love for DWill to message XRM. But, I believe he would have to follow NCAA protocol with respect to contacting prospective student athletes. I hope he would check in with Groce so that he understands the rules.

Yeah, I don't know if Deron could reach out to XRM, but if XRM initiated it (like he did with the Twitter follow), I don't see how that could be restricted.

[Mbrew87]

Originally Posted by pfillini43

First time poster, long time follower....Thanks for a great Forum Dan! I-L-L

Retweeted by XRM: My birthday is coming up and mom asked what I wanted... @D_ pic.twitter.com/cyVXBgbs

Hahaha that's me! Her reply was "yea you and your dad both" his birthday is 3 days after mine!

[Indicchief]

Originally Posted by U of I 89-05-10

Normally I hate it when someone posts something like this, but let's all just put this into perspective in CASE we don't land XRM (or even DJack for that matter). Just a few months ago, we were excited about John Groce but hadn't really seen anything to prove that optimism worthy, and just think of how excited we all were to even make Ennis' top five!!

True. But this new found excitement is in relation to the previous staff.

IF we take only JG into account - forget the previous staff - we should have been excited all along!!! The new - coffee in a soup bowl vs. the old - watered down water.

Now, in late September, we have landed a four-star recruit from Simeon - which, as the ESPN Chicago article said, DOES go way beyond just his talent - and are thought to lead with a five-star point guard from INDIANA () that we had no shot with before.

Again "no shot with before" is in relation to the previous staff!!!

Also, why are we so surprised that JG is getting kids from Indiana?

The icing on this already delicious cake would be an XRM commitment, and that'd make this a top five class. I honestly think we have an okay shot at getting all three, but even DJack and Nunn (and even just Nunn!!) is a wonderful class, and I'm so thankful to have HCJG as captain of this ship!! The optimism is back, baby! GO ILLINI!

Faith!!!

With every meet between JG and a kid he wants the pendulum swings in our favor. "okay shot" --> "good shot" --> "signed".

Faith.

[whitesxfan2012]

Originally Posted by pfillini43

First time poster, long time follower....Thanks for a great Forum Dan! I-L-L

Retweeted by XRM: My birthday is coming up and mom asked what I wanted... @D_ pic.twitter.com/cyVXBgbs

Welcome! You've got to love XRM showing the retweet love! I really believe XRM IS SERIOUSLY considering coming to the House of Paign.
Regardless, excitement is in the air. The next few years are going to be a fun ride.

[illinichick]

Great to have made it through the weekend where no news is good news! I think it's safe to say we'll all be glued to this forum now waiting for some announcements.

[JIllini79]

Hey BTF, Ryan, Salty, I'm curious as to what the pitch XRM and his parents was. Obviously the being part of a potential Top 5 class and playing at a great basketball school was part of it but were any other specifics? It seems like his parents are playing a large role in his decision.

[IlliniFan25]

I know I have been glued to this Recruiting forum just patiently waiting for the latest tidbit.