Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

OrangeAndBlue217 · Dec 1, 2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mdonsbach

I looked and I couldn't find anything.

Update John Groce just showed up. No I'm not there just following Twitter so it is like I am there.

Lol. I couldnt find anything either. I couldnt even find a radio stream. I know it has to be on somewhere.

BrooksTaylorFan · Dec 1, 2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by illinitownie

Joe Henricksen: You want BREAKING NEWS?!?! Star Jabari Parker will play tonight! Don't be surprised if JP in Rob Smith's starting lineup in CEC finale

Daniel Larussa is gonna fight? :laugh: Reading that tweet reminded me of the Karate Kid.

Thanks to Ryan and others for the updates. Anxious to hear how Simeon does.

Dan · Dec 1, 2012, 06:20 PM

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The man of the hour, Illinois head coach John Groce, is in the building #ChicagoEliteClassic

http://twitter.com/SwagAir

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#Illinois head coach John Groce has arrived. Wearing bright orange.

#MichiganState coach Tom Izzo sitting at center court with Oliver Purnell. He seems to like that spot at UIC.

Groce talking with Kendrick Nunn's father, Melvin at halftime. Groce spoke with Jaylon Tate's mother before the game

http://twitter.com/michaelsobrien

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Coach Groce courtside at Chicago Elite Classic. Halftime Whitney Young vs DeMatha http://pic.twitter.com/T0IhFWsY

http://twitter.com/drew_smrs

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Hanging with Coach Groce. Find us some new Illini. @JohnGroce http://pic.twitter.com/nSZNoXmX

http://twitter.com/justinrivera86

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Illinois assistant coach Paris Parham and DePaul head coach Oliver Purnell are in the building at the #ChicagoEliteClassic

http://twitter.com/SwagAir

illinitrav · Dec 1, 2012, 06:28 PM

Love that he's sporting ORANGE. This guy gets it.

mdonsbach · Dec 1, 2012, 06:31 PM

Man sometimes I think I just missed my calling. Getting to live and breathe NON professional basketball all the time.

Illinoy · Dec 1, 2012, 06:33 PM

Session 2 notes.

Dematha's BeeJay Anya has tremendous size but no where near the skill of jahil okafor who has been dominating in the game.

Whitney Young's LJ Peak is by far the best athlete on the floor and has the best feel of the game. He's definitely their swiss army knife.

Whitney Young's pg Ausier Madison might not have a point but outside of Okafor he's impacting the game far greater than anyone else. His passing ability has been great.

Whitney Young's Paul White has lacked aggression at certain points and he's still seems to be trying to find his role on the team. Not a good thing for a junior of his caliber. But he has been solid on defense with numerous big blocks.

Still the end of the Erd qtr and Young is winning 49-31

hooraybeer · Dec 1, 2012, 06:37 PM

pretty sad that I would also love to be able to watch a high-school basketball game on my saturday night.. haha. interested to see how jaylon and nunn start off

illinitrav · Dec 1, 2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Illinoy

Session 2 notes.

Dematha's BeeJay Anya has tremendous size but no where near the skill of jahil okafor who has been dominating in the game.

Whitney Young's LJ Peak is by far the best athlete on the floor and has the best feel of the game. He's definitely their swiss army knife.

Whitney Young's pg Ausier Madison might not have a point but outside of Okafor he's impacting the game far greater than anyone else. His passing ability has been great.

Whitney Young's Paul White has lacked aggression at certain points and he's still seems to be trying to find his role on the team. Not a good thing for a junior of his caliber. But he has been solid on defense with numerous big blocks.

Still the end of the Erd qtr and Young is winning 49-31

Thanks! Keep em coming

Dan · Dec 1, 2012, 06:42 PM

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#Illini assistant Jamall Walker in the house at SportsRadio 1450 Shootout in Springfield. Illini target LarryAustin plays at 9pm

http://twitter.com/IllinoisRivals

Illinoy · Dec 1, 2012, 07:21 PM

Whitney young pretty easily.

Kendrick nunn and jaylon tate appear to be in good spirits.

Jabari Parker is in the layup line.

illinitrav · Dec 1, 2012, 07:53 PM

Jim Mattson ‏@hoijim

Whitney Young's Jahil Okafor with 34 points and 9 rebounds in win over DeMatha...then a real positive interview about Illini and John Groce.

Mattson didn't elaborate on the interview. Anyone catch it?

Jphill1989 · Dec 1, 2012, 07:58 PM

A lot of positive things being said about Nunn and Tate, more particularly about how well Nunn is playing. Here's one tweet:

Demonze Spruiel ‏@demonze1
Kendrick Nunn of #Simeon is showing out right now
Collapse Reply Retweet Favorite More

Oh and Simeon is up 29-17 late second Quarter

IlliniLaw05 · Dec 1, 2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by illinitrav

Jim Mattson ‏@hoijim

Whitney Young's Jahil Okafor with 34 points and 9 rebounds in win over DeMatha...then a real positive interview about Illini and John Groce.

Mattson didn't elaborate on the interview. Anyone catch it?

First we hear Groce is the man of the hour when he arrives. Now more positives from Okafor. We may not land the '13 or '14 "big fish" but they're at least taking notice. Me thinks the Illini have a good one.

jonnymo · Dec 1, 2012, 08:00 PM

If u know what radio station Chicago elite is on and have android system you can get the tunein app and listen live. I'm listening to Austin vs ulis now on sports radio 1450 now

illinitrav · Dec 1, 2012, 08:02 PM

Ryan Baker ‏@Ryan_G_Baker

Simeon's @JaySwaveyy11 Jaylon Tate looking like a steal for #Illini. Pure PG. @JohnGroce seems to like what he sees courtside

OrangeAndBlue217 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by illinitrav

Ryan Baker ‏@Ryan_G_Baker

Simeon's @JaySwaveyy11 Jaylon Tate looking like a steal for #Illini. Pure PG. @JohnGroce seems to like what he sees courtside

What have I been telling people!!!

Jphill1989 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:03 PM

And you can't help but to like what people are saying about Tate:

Ryan Baker ‏@Ryan_G_Baker
Simeon's @JaySwaveyy11 Jaylon Tate looking like a steal for #Illini. Pure PG. @JohnGroce seems to like what he sees courtside

jonnymo · Dec 1, 2012, 08:03 PM

They said ulis has had a growth spurt over last 9 months and now measures 5'10"

Jphill1989 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by illinitrav

Ryan Baker ‏@Ryan_G_Baker

Simeon's @JaySwaveyy11 Jaylon Tate looking like a steal for #Illini. Pure PG. @JohnGroce seems to like what he sees courtside

Beat me to it!

OrangeAndBlue217 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jonnymo

They said ulis has had a growth spurt over last 9 months and now measures 5'10"

Gotta feel bad when your growth spurt tops you at 5'10.

jonnymo · Dec 1, 2012, 08:05 PM

10-2 Marion catholic. Ulis has 6 of those points

illinitrav · Dec 1, 2012, 08:05 PM

Mattson replied when I asked him to elaborate on Okafor:

Jim Mattson ‏@hoijim

@TPirtle206 Said he's had positive feelings about Groce since first chat with him and his Simeon friends Tate and Nunn just rave about Groce

ChiCityHoops34 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeAndBlue217

Gotta feel bad when your growth spurt tops you at 5'10.

Im still waiting for mine

LDC02 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:11 PM

Tyus Jones (@tyusjones8):

"Somebody update me on how my guys @jahbrobound (okafor) and @KNunnSG doing right now....!!!!"

An Illini fan can dream right? Go get em Groce!

OrangeAndBlue217 · Dec 1, 2012, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LDC02

Tyus Jones (@tyusjones8):

"Somebody update me on how my guys @jahbrobound (okafor) and @KNunnSG doing right now....!!!!"

An Illini fan can dream right? Go get em Groce!

This is reality though!!!

Dec 1, 2012, 06:31 PM	#1080
mdonsbach Location: Bethalto, IL Posts: 1,259	Man sometimes I think I just missed my calling. Getting to live and breathe NON professional basketball all the time. __________________ Twitter

Dec 1, 2012, 06:33 PM	#1081
Illinoy Posts: 158	chicago elite tournament Session 2 notes. Dematha's BeeJay Anya has tremendous size but no where near the skill of jahil okafor who has been dominating in the game. Whitney Young's LJ Peak is by far the best athlete on the floor and has the best feel of the game. He's definitely their swiss army knife. Whitney Young's pg Ausier Madison might not have a point but outside of Okafor he's impacting the game far greater than anyone else. His passing ability has been great. Whitney Young's Paul White has lacked aggression at certain points and he's still seems to be trying to find his role on the team. Not a good thing for a junior of his caliber. But he has been solid on defense with numerous big blocks. Still the end of the Erd qtr and Young is winning 49-31 Last edited by Illinoy; Dec 1, 2012 at 06:39 PM.

Dec 1, 2012, 06:37 PM	#1082
hooraybeer Posts: 355	pretty sad that I would also love to be able to watch a high-school basketball game on my saturday night.. haha. interested to see how jaylon and nunn start off __________________ ps... I've been boozing JFG>>>HCTC

Dec 1, 2012, 07:21 PM	#1085
Illinoy Posts: 158	chicago elite classic Whitney young pretty easily. Kendrick nunn and jaylon tate appear to be in good spirits. Jabari Parker is in the layup line.

Dec 1, 2012, 06:28 PM	#1079
illinitrav Posts: 103	Love that he's sporting ORANGE. This guy gets it.

Dec 1, 2012, 07:53 PM	#1086
illinitrav Posts: 103	Jim Mattson ‏@hoijim Whitney Young's Jahil Okafor with 34 points and 9 rebounds in win over DeMatha...then a real positive interview about Illini and John Groce. Mattson didn't elaborate on the interview. Anyone catch it?

Dec 1, 2012, 07:58 PM	#1087
Jphill1989 Location: Belleville/St. Louis Posts: 539	A lot of positive things being said about Nunn and Tate, more particularly about how well Nunn is playing. Here's one tweet: Demonze Spruiel ‏@demonze1 Kendrick Nunn of #Simeon is showing out right now Collapse Reply Retweet Favorite More Oh and Simeon is up 29-17 late second Quarter

Dec 1, 2012, 08:00 PM	#1089
jonnymo Location: the paign Posts: 230	If u know what radio station Chicago elite is on and have android system you can get the tunein app and listen live. I'm listening to Austin vs ulis now on sports radio 1450 now

Dec 1, 2012, 08:02 PM	#1090
illinitrav Posts: 103	Ryan Baker ‏@Ryan_G_Baker Simeon's @JaySwaveyy11 Jaylon Tate looking like a steal for #Illini. Pure PG. @JohnGroce seems to like what he sees courtside

Dec 1, 2012, 08:03 PM	#1092
Jphill1989 Location: Belleville/St. Louis Posts: 539	And you can't help but to like what people are saying about Tate: Ryan Baker ‏@Ryan_G_Baker Simeon's @JaySwaveyy11 Jaylon Tate looking like a steal for #Illini. Pure PG. @JohnGroce seems to like what he sees courtside

Dec 1, 2012, 08:03 PM	#1093
jonnymo Location: the paign Posts: 230	They said ulis has had a growth spurt over last 9 months and now measures 5'10"

Dec 1, 2012, 08:05 PM	#1096
jonnymo Location: the paign Posts: 230	10-2 Marion catholic. Ulis has 6 of those points

Dec 1, 2012, 08:05 PM	#1097
illinitrav Posts: 103	Mattson replied when I asked him to elaborate on Okafor: Jim Mattson ‏@hoijim @TPirtle206 Said he's had positive feelings about Groce since first chat with him and his Simeon friends Tate and Nunn just rave about Groce

Dec 1, 2012, 08:11 PM	#1099
LDC02 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 14	Tyus Jones (@tyusjones8): "Somebody update me on how my guys @jahbrobound (okafor) and @KNunnSG doing right now....!!!!" An Illini fan can dream right? Go get em Groce!