Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

TooHot4Tots · Sep 25, 2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Puffer Nuts

Someone on another site posted the same thing. Could be the same person or the same source. Said they heard from ND side as well.

Great screen name....gave me a great laugh! Thanks

MTILLINOIS · Sep 25, 2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Puffer Nuts

Someone on another site posted the same thing. Could be the same person or the same source. Said they heard from ND side as well.

If this is the case, maybe Groce is on his way up to give a hung and high five to DJ.

1stspringfield · Sep 25, 2012, 07:31 PM

I do find it somewhat humorous that these kids would have so much trouble making up their minds. I mean, if you want to avoid the pressure from the locals, etc., then why the heck make a big deal out of announcing? I think I understand the hype angle but if it doesn't make you happy to have all the stress then just announce and deflate the balloon. Announcing that you are going to announce in a week is pretty silly. Just announce and move on, don't see the kid getting anything positive from the buildup. His play on the court is the only thing that will get him accolades going forward so creating the drama seems odd.

2005ILLINIWHITESOX · Sep 25, 2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by uppantera

This was awesome. This guy's got to be legit just so he can have this moniker.

Glenbrook North style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h4mqkBzAHo

shout out to Chris Collins

illveteran1 · Sep 25, 2012, 07:36 PM

And some guy on twitter just said he's 99% sure it's ND...I'm not sure anyone knows.

NxtLvelIllini7 · Sep 25, 2012, 07:36 PM

A lot of people sleeping on Austin Colbert he looks like Quincy Miller with more post game and less range

Illini20 · Sep 25, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2005ILLINIWHITESOX

So wait Groce will be going to Bolingbrook Wed or Thurs, but he's going to visit DJ within the next few days as well...how does that work?

Have you not been paying any attention!? There are 7 Groces and he's everywhere.

chiefini · Sep 25, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 2005ILLINIWHITESOX

Glenbrook North style http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2h4mqkBzAHo

shout out to Chris Collins

He who shall not be named on IL.

BleednOrange13 · Sep 25, 2012, 07:39 PM

Long time Illini fanatic, first time chatter...gotta say, this is the most excitement I have had for the Orange and Blue in several years. Win, lose or draw, the fun seems to be back in the House of Paign!

MTILLINOIS · Sep 25, 2012, 07:40 PM

I see Alvin Ellis committed to Tubbs and Minny. Not sure if this was posted in the 334 pages prior. It's from Ilprep and excuse me for not wanting to post the link on this site.

Shampoobanana · Sep 25, 2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

Since he lives in ND's backyard, I think any type of visit from Groce for any reason is a good thing.

I hope you're right BTF. There will be another aspect to this recruitment and that is the pressure DJ will have living close to ND if he commits to UI. Does he have the sand for that?

Groce may be visiting him often. After all, we all remember what happened to the last highly touted recruit we got from Indiana.

HsvIllini · Sep 25, 2012, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini20

Have you not been paying any attention!? There are 7 Groces and he's everywhere.

Only 6 this week - one's tied up with the Ryder Cup

NEIlliniFan · Sep 25, 2012, 07:42 PM

I really feel for DJ right now. My kids came via the foster care system so am pretty familiar with it. One of the coping mechanisms often employed is to figure out what others want to hear and tell them just that.

It's how they learned to survive and can be a core part of their personality. Even into adulthood.

I just hope he makes a decision that's best for him. Whatever that may be.

2005ILLINIWHITESOX · Sep 25, 2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Illini20

Have you not been paying any attention!? There are 7 Groces and he's everywhere.

True statement

GilThorpe · Sep 25, 2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JDHendrix

Just heard from my source near the ND program that DJ has told them they are out barring a last second change of heart.

so with that statement, you can claim to be right no matter what happens

if it is UI, he had no change of heart at the end
if it is ND, he had a change of heart at the end

clever, kind of like the mind readers who play people for fools.

please post again when you really have legitimate info.

Dan · Sep 25, 2012, 07:45 PM

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Hoops - #NotreDame rolled three coaches deep tonight at Demetrius Jackson's open gym. Head coach Mike Brey included.

http://twitter.com/Jake_Brown

IlliniKat91 · Sep 25, 2012, 07:46 PM

Why roll three deep to see a kid you're certain you have? This really is becoming a circus.

PBLPanther · Sep 25, 2012, 07:47 PM

"Hoops - #NotreDame rolled three coaches deep tonight at Demetrius Jackson's open gym. Head coach Mike Brey included.

http://twitter.com/Jake_Brown"

Sounds like they are nervous and pressing.

NorthwesternIllini4 · Sep 25, 2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by NEIlliniFan

I really feel for DJ right now. My kids came via the foster care system so am pretty familiar with it. One of the coping mechanisms often employed is to figure out what others want to hear and tell them just that.

It's how they learned to survive and can be a core part of their personality. Even into adulthood.

I just hope he makes a decision that's best for him. Whatever that may be.

+ 1000

We keep forgetting that when it's all said and done, this is just basketball. By all accounts, DJ seems like a classy kid and despite our desire to see our program re-ascend, we should also hope for people to make the decisions that are most comfortable for themselves and the people they care about the most.

I even remember how gut-wrenching my law school decision was. I got into one top law school where my Sig O was also attending, and another top school closer to my family. I must have changed my mind every day for 3 months before finally deciding. So I totally empathize with what DJ's going through.

Hope he picks the Illini, but certainly won't hold it against him if he decides ND is the best place for him and his family

uppantera · Sep 25, 2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PBLPanther

"Hoops - #NotreDame rolled three coaches deep tonight at Demetrius Jackson's open gym. Head coach Mike Brey included.

http://twitter.com/Jake_Brown"

Sounds like they are nervous and pressing.

Now we know why Groce is visiting DJ.

Kramerica Industries · Sep 25, 2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBLPanther

"Hoops - #NotreDame rolled three coaches deep tonight at Demetrius Jackson's open gym. Head coach Mike Brey included.

http://twitter.com/Jake_Brown"

Sounds like they are nervous and pressing.

That or they are on the look out for one of the seven Groce's.

Juice · Sep 25, 2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by IlliniKat91

Why roll three deep to see a kid you're certain you have? This really is becoming a circus.

Or you could look at it the other way... Why even bother to roll three deep to see a kid when you know he's not going there?

Shampoobanana · Sep 25, 2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PBLPanther

"Hoops - #NotreDame rolled three coaches deep tonight at Demetrius Jackson's open gym. Head coach Mike Brey included.

http://twitter.com/Jake_Brown"

Sounds like they are nervous and pressing.

Why is it that when they visit DJ they are pressing and when we visit it's a good sign?

illinichick · Sep 25, 2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 2005ILLINIWHITESOX

So wait Groce will be going to Bolingbrook Wed or Thurs, but he's going to visit DJ within the next few days as well...how does that work?

Groce sends one of his clones, obviously! He is a super ninja.

frankfortillini · Sep 25, 2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Juice

Or you could look at it the other way... Why even bother to roll three deep to see a kid when you now he's not going there?

That's how I see it - but I'm a pessimist when it comes to recruiting

Sep 25, 2012, 07:36 PM	#8331
NxtLvelIllini7 Location: C-U, IL Posts: 1,304	A lot of people sleeping on Austin Colbert he looks like Quincy Miller with more post game and less range __________________

Sep 25, 2012, 07:31 PM	#8328
1stspringfield Posts: 37	I do find it somewhat humorous that these kids would have so much trouble making up their minds. I mean, if you want to avoid the pressure from the locals, etc., then why the heck make a big deal out of announcing? I think I understand the hype angle but if it doesn't make you happy to have all the stress then just announce and deflate the balloon. Announcing that you are going to announce in a week is pretty silly. Just announce and move on, don't see the kid getting anything positive from the buildup. His play on the court is the only thing that will get him accolades going forward so creating the drama seems odd.

Sep 25, 2012, 07:36 PM	#8330
illveteran1 Posts: 70	And some guy on twitter just said he's 99% sure it's ND...I'm not sure anyone knows.

Sep 25, 2012, 07:39 PM	#8334
BleednOrange13 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 23	Long time Illini fanatic, first time chatter...gotta say, this is the most excitement I have had for the Orange and Blue in several years. Win, lose or draw, the fun seems to be back in the House of Paign!

Sep 25, 2012, 07:40 PM	#8335
MTILLINOIS Location: Chicago Posts: 4,216	I see Alvin Ellis committed to Tubbs and Minny. Not sure if this was posted in the 334 pages prior. It's from Ilprep and excuse me for not wanting to post the link on this site.

Sep 25, 2012, 07:42 PM	#8338
NEIlliniFan Posts: 43	I really feel for DJ right now. My kids came via the foster care system so am pretty familiar with it. One of the coping mechanisms often employed is to figure out what others want to hear and tell them just that. It's how they learned to survive and can be a core part of their personality. Even into adulthood. I just hope he makes a decision that's best for him. Whatever that may be.

Sep 25, 2012, 07:46 PM	#8342
IlliniKat91 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2,002	Why roll three deep to see a kid you're certain you have? This really is becoming a circus.

Sep 25, 2012, 07:47 PM	#8343
PBLPanther Living in Bosco's Basement Location: Lincoln, NE Posts: 96	"Hoops - #NotreDame rolled three coaches deep tonight at Demetrius Jackson's open gym. Head coach Mike Brey included. http://twitter.com/Jake_Brown" Sounds like they are nervous and pressing.