Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Dan]

Podcast: Simeon basketball head coach Robert Smith

Starts 25:00-
http://tayandj.podbean.com/2012/10/1...-robert-smith/

[othawhitemeat]

Want to follow up on Malcolm Hill. If he can get back to where he was, he could be special. The videos that showed his game a couple of years ago, he was known as mid-range and slashing. However, he started to add the 3 point shot to his game last year. He is aggressive and a great ball-handler. He is athletic, but not blow by fast. I think if he can keep honing his game, he could be something similar to a Joe-Johnson type (I am not saying he will be a good, but a similar game).

I do think he will the best player in this class and is the type of players you build around. Remember, before injury, most analysts were saying by far 2nd best player in state and he is under-rated (including Klee).

Health and building up are the keys!

[Cool Hand Luke]

Originally Posted by troydove

I-L-L-X-R-M Stay tuned boys, my source said it's all locked up

My source says you should be banned if/when he picks the FSU hat.

But my source also says you should get a high five if he somehow ends up at IL.

I've had enough "this guy is locked up!" posts to last the rest of my life.

[troydove]

Originally Posted by Dreamteam05

So you are going from "its all locked up!"...to lets hope its true..?!?!

Just passing on the words from a teenager whom looks up to me XRM is big-time back in those hills to other kids. My neph Knows grampa and I are die hard Illini forever, so we'll see. This lock thing is at BTF This coach is going to take us to the promised land! Final 4 2014 baby Stay thirsty coach. I-L-L

[BrooksTaylorFan]

Originally Posted by troydove

Just passing on the words from a teenager whom looks up to me XRM is big-time back in those hills to other kids. My neph Knows grampa and I are die hard Illini forever, so we'll see. This lock thing is at BTF This coach is going to take us to the promised land! Final 4 2014 baby Stay thirsty coach. I-L-L

Quote me right atleast. I said it was a done deal, not a lock.

[MrQuist]

somebody is staying thirsty

[Thacher_H_Guild]

Originally Posted by Dan

Podcast: Simeon basketball head coach Robert Smith

Starts 25:00-
http://tayandj.podbean.com/2012/10/1...-robert-smith/

Excellent that he kept referring to Illinois as "staying home." If Chicago area recruits start to think of Illinois as the home school, that will go a long way....

[dmac279]

Originally Posted by TyinLex

The Wal-Marts (<--- in honor of my grandmother) near me ran out of athletic cup supporters, anyone else have a good device to minimize the pain I'm going to get tomorrow from another kick to the nuts?

Ive made a small fortune on my nutcup stock the last couple weeks

[illbasketfan]

well if its a done deal i can now go to sleep

[UIUC2008]

Originally Posted by illbasketfan

well if its a done deal i can now go to sleep

Oh man, when I saw you posted it got my hopes up big time

[rock215215]

Originally Posted by Cool Hand Luke

My source says you should be banned if/when he picks the FSU hat.

But my source also says you should get a high five if he somehow ends up at IL.

I've had enough "this guy is locked up!" posts to last the rest of my life.

Amen to that...

[redriver]

Originally Posted by illbasketfan

well if its a done deal i can now go to sleep

I have found out that some locksmiths and deal breakers are on the guest list. I have been deciphering cryptic tweets but I'm having great difficulty. May have to fly to London to view the Rosetta Stone. Should be back shortly after 9:00 p.m. tomorrow with the answer.

[AzIlliniFan]

Originally Posted by Cool Hand Luke

My source says you should be banned if/when he picks the FSU hat.

But my source also says you should get a high five if he somehow ends up at IL.

I've had enough "this guy is locked up!" posts to last the rest of my life.

Awww c'mon man. How can you fault someone for being exuberant over what probably amounts to the only Illini 'lead' that he/she will ever be directly involved in? I say let them enjoy it. At least troydove has come clean on who the source is and the details surrounding the prediction as well as not hiding the fact that there is some 'homerism' involved.

[othawhitemeat]

I would honestly rather have Moore than Colbert. Colbert might be able to contribute more quickly, but I just don't know if he will make enough of an impact to play right away over what we will already have with Shaw, Henry, and Langford along with possibly playing a 4 guard lineup with Bertrand and Rice that year. If Moore can handle the ball, put on some weight and add a jumper to his athleticism, I feel he has much more potential. Hopefully, we get him.

[Combo]

It seems I have a different definition of "lock" and "done deal" than many posters on this site. This includes a few insiders whose info I do appreciate. However, I really think these phrases should be used much more sparingly.

[Combo]

Originally Posted by othawhitemeat

I would honestly rather have Moore than Colbert. Colbert might be able to contribute more quickly, but I just don't know if he will make enough of an impact to play right away over what we will already have with Shaw, Henry, and Langford along with possibly playing a 4 guard lineup with Bertrand and Rice that year. If Moore can handle the ball, put on some weight and add a jumper to his athleticism, I feel he has much more potential. Hopefully, we get him.

I don't know. I haven't seen either play and it's difficult to tell much from either of their videos. It's not like the videos of Anthony Davis or Aaron Gordon ('13 kid from Oakland) or Ben Coupet where their athleticism and skills are just so manifestly top-notch.

I'd be happy with either Moore or Colbert (or neither).

XRM otoh, I'd love to get even though I know it's not likely. That kid is going to be a stud.

[Future Walk-On]

Originally Posted by dmac279

Ive made a small fortune on my nutcup stock the last couple weeks

I am interested for tomorrow? do you have overnight air shipping?

oh and do you carry XXXL?

[SummerofGeorge]

XRM anticipation distracter... I thought I had seen somewhere that we have not offered Charles Matthews yet. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, why would we not be all over this kid?

[Indicchief]

Originally Posted by SummerofGeorge

XRM anticipation distracter... I thought I had seen somewhere that we have not offered Charles Matthews yet. Does anyone know if this is true? If so, why would we not be all over this kid?

Check the scholie grid thread.

[whitesxfan2012]

The calm before the storm...on a side note, I get to hear my wife blab all day long about her Wolverines trouncing our Illini. Hmmm, could the day go any better? Maybe, just maybe...

My prediction today: XRM to pick a school with rich tribal symbolic history.

It's a "lock"

[Illini B-Ball Fan]

More spot-on poll data to follow soon....

[justsomedude]

Originally Posted by illbasketfan

well if its a done deal i can now go to sleep

Interesting drop in.

[Illini Fan in Louisville]

Originally Posted by whitesxfan2012

The calm before the storm...on a side note, I get to hear my wife blab all day long about her Wolverines trouncing our Illini. Hmmm, could the day go any better? Maybe, just maybe...

My prediction today: XRM to pick a school with rich tribal symbolic history.

It's a "lock"

Now that's a lock you can take to the bank!

[idoc13]

I like how Smith refers to Illinois as "us."

[sparky791]

FSU