Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

HsvIllini · Dec 29, 2012, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan

Anyone know these guys?

The one in back is Diamond Stone I believe. The one in front, not so sure - he looks a little bit like Malik Newman, but surely he didn't come all the way from MS for the game?

HsvIllini · Dec 29, 2012, 05:45 PM

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Michael O'Brien ‏@michaelsobrien
Hearing that #Illinois coach John Groce will be at Pontiac tonight. Illini recruits Jaylon Tate and Kendrick Nunn playing for the title

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No rest for the weary. Way to go Coach!

bigillinfan11 · Dec 29, 2012, 06:02 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpfTiJzkGek go to this can watch Larry Austin vs Pekin for championship game. I am from Pekin so i hope they win since i go to the school but sadly i could not go to game so i am at home watching it

bigillinfan11 · Dec 29, 2012, 06:04 PM

Larry Austin team not just Larry Austin

BenjIllini · Dec 29, 2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HsvIllini

No rest for the weary. Way to go Coach!

I'd imagine he may catch some of Big Cliffs game too.

HsvIllini · Dec 29, 2012, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BenjIllini

I'd imagine he may catch some of Big Cliffs game too.

Yeah, the tournament posted on Twitter that he's there now and Cliff's game starts shortly. I didn't realize how big Cliff really is until someone posted a picture he took with him between games today. Holy smokes!

Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 06:48 PM

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#Illinois coach John Groce in the house right now watching Cliff Alexander

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Ilovetheillini · Dec 29, 2012, 06:52 PM

Man I hope we get Cliff!!! What a huge get that would be

Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 07:37 PM

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Belleville East won third-place game at Collinsville. Malcolm Hill had 23 and 9 in the game. #hrpreps

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Malcolm Hill is out of the game. He scores 23 points against Collinsville and finishes the tournament with 110, 9 shy of record. #618hoops

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HsvIllini · Dec 29, 2012, 07:41 PM

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#Illinois coach John Groce in the house right now watching Cliff Alexander

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Watching the game on high school cube and saw both Coach Groce and Coach Walker there

SummerofGeorge · Dec 29, 2012, 07:56 PM

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Watching the game on high school cube and saw both Coach Groce and Coach Walker there

Saw the Curie-Simeon game this afternoon. Cliff was fantastic. He was mobile, great strength in the post, smooth touch on his shot, a natural shot blocker, and really seems to have a genuine enthusiasm for the game. He outplayed Jabari imo. In short, he is the real deal!

KN did not play his best game and JT was impressive with his quickness and ability to penetrate the lane. On a side note, Dayton is getting an extremely talented player in Pollard. The kid can elevate and finish with the best of them. Was a fun game to watch.

Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 08:07 PM

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Groce is the first high-major college coach I've seen here at Pontiac. Haven't even seen a high-major assistant.

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IlliniMD06 · Dec 29, 2012, 08:12 PM

Austin with 26 pts in championship game and named tourney MVP

Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 08:13 PM

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Illinois assistant Paris Parham in to see Stevenson 2015 PG Jalen Brunson tonight at Proviso West Tourney

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Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 08:20 PM

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Curie beats Warren 53-45 to capture third place. Another big game for Cliff Alexander

Cliff Alexander finishes with 20 pts, 8 rebs and 3 blocks. Also had maybe the most impressive oop dunk I've seen a big man throw down

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Illini34 · Dec 29, 2012, 08:26 PM

I was just checking out espn recruiting list for Illinois, I came across this name Tyler Wideman PF 6'7" 245 out of Lake Central High School in Merriville, IN. Just wondering if anyone has any updates on him?

Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 08:36 PM

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Austin (27 pts) and Bishop (21 pts) done for Lanphier. #pjspreps

Lanphier wins Pekin title, 76-60 over Pekin. #pjspreps

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Dan · Dec 29, 2012, 09:43 PM

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Tyler Ulis' 29 points led Marian Catholic to a 61-58 win over Bloom in the McDipper Tournament title game Saturday. http://fb.me/FTaFEXFZ

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whitesxfan2012 · Dec 29, 2012, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SummerofGeorge

Saw the Curie-Simeon game this afternoon. Cliff was fantastic. He was mobile, great strength in the post, smooth touch on his shot, a natural shot blocker, and really seems to have a genuine enthusiasm for the game. He outplayed Jabari imo. In short, he is the real deal!

KN did not play his best game and JT was impressive with his quickness and ability to penetrate the lane. On a side note, Dayton is getting an extremely talented player in Pollard. The kid can elevate and finish with the best of them. Was a fun game to watch.

Agreed...I was @ the game as well, and wow, Cliff is a beast! Tate has great vision and quickness. He will be a great addition to the point position for Illinois. Nunn started slowly in the afternoon game. But, took over and started driving in 4th qtr. Then stroked some 3's in the Championship game, along with great D and killer hops on a 3 quarter court alley-oop from Parker. As far as Pollard goes, many fans in the crowd were very surprised Pollard was only going to a Mid-Major (Dayton). He is a bit erratic at times with his dribble drive, but, has great touch off the glass (high banks) and can get up on the boards. He held his own very well vs Big Cliff! To finish about Cliff...besides his unbelievable talent, he is a hard worker on the boards and doesn't take plays off. He would be a HUGE get for the Illini. We can only hope Groce can win the recruiting battle. Time will tell...

HeartofaChampion · Dec 29, 2012, 11:43 PM

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Austin with 26 pts in championship game and named tourney MVP

LA Jr. will be a great CBB player someday, and at PG, and yes, he's proven the last 6 weeks that he is a PG imo. Saw him in Decatur over Thanksgiving and he ran the O for Lanphier and did everything a good PG does: play tough on-ball D, drive the lane, finish, dish, kick out, lead the break, finish in transition, create for himself and others, hit outside shots (his jumper is much improved and will only get better). Hopefully he'll be at UI. Looking forward to seeing him again next month in Springfield.

saltygrapes · Dec 30, 2012, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HeartofaChampion

LA Jr. will be a great CBB player someday, and at PG, and yes, he's proven the last 6 weeks that he is a PG imo. Saw him in Decatur over Thanksgiving and he ran the O for Lanphier and did everything a good PG does: play tough on-ball D, drive the lane, finish, dish, kick out, lead the break, finish in transition, create for himself and others, hit outside shots (his jumper is much improved and will only get better). Hopefully he'll be at UI. Looking forward to seeing him again next month in Springfield.

Good to hear overall, but honestly his jumper needs lots of work. i mean his free throw shooting is horrendous for a guard. His errors are correctable but you don't recruit him assuming he's going to correct them and be a good shooter. You hope he does that but you have to be happy with what you're getting otherwise. but he definitely seems to have enough there otherwise in that even if he never shoots it well he'll still be a decent college player

Dan · Dec 30, 2012, 07:52 AM

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Simeon earn Pontiac 3-peat

"I think in the third quarter we just decided to pick it up," Tate said. "We had been sluggish and I think we may have underestimated them a bit."

Tate, an Illinois recruit, scored 12 points and dished out four assists. Fellow future Illini guard Kendrick Nunn added 11 points for Simeon (9-1). Illinois coach John Groce was in attendance.

"[The semi against Curie] was intense," Nunn said. "We were sore and banged up. Seeing [Groce] there gave us some extra energy."

http://seasonpass.suntimes.com/news_...rrer_id=596370

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Belleville East 52, Collinsville 33

Senior Malcolm Hill, who was named the tournament's most valuable player, scored 23 points and finished with 110 --nine shy of breaking the tournament record..

Hill's 3-pointer with 23 seconds to play in the semifinals temporarily put the Lancers ahead of East Side 40-39. But the Flyers won on senior Travon McCray's last-second jumper.

"Malcolm has been playing more aggressive and through the offense," Schrader said. "I'm glad he's on our team and I hope he continues to play hard and be more of a leader. We'll move on from here."

http://www.bnd.com/2012/12/30/244231...mpionship.html

Dan · Dec 30, 2012, 09:02 AM

John Groce chats with Cliff Alexander last night at the Pontiac tourney-

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For all my Illinois people out there. Cliff Alexander with GroceGroce http://via.me/-8aeidi0

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Mr groce giving a recruiting pitch to cliff Alexander. #wontwork http://pic.twitter.com/zzEJ8Cax

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Cliff Alexander with quite the dunk-

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Cliff Alexander Has SICK Rise, Watch NOW #SCTop10 http://youtu.be/D2I8iYmpXN0

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Cliff Alexander: Popular with the fans!

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Me And Cliff Alexander http://instagr.am/p/T2UNzRosCB/

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John Groce: Popular with the fans!

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Coach Groce http://pic.twitter.com/bvw8lZPi

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Me and John Groce http://pic.twitter.com/vWUdSDFx

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@r_martin81 and I with John Groce #illini #PontiacHolidayTournament http://pic.twitter.com/4jCHjD29

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Cool Hand Luke · Dec 30, 2012, 09:17 AM

John Groce workin' it. He's older than me. Wish I had the energy he does.

I'd love to know what he said to Cliff.

outd00rminer · Dec 30, 2012, 09:19 AM

Now that's what I call the full court press. Go get 'em Coach Groce! I know we are long shots but I'm glad Coach doesn't agree or seem to care.

Alexander would be a day 1 starter and make us a legitimate contender for that year.

F-Egwu Sr.
F-Alexander Fr.
G-Henry Sr.
G-Hill So.
G-Abrams Sr.
6th- Nunn So.

Dec 30, 2012, 09:17 AM	#3199
Cool Hand Luke Founder, Mike Thomas Fan Club Location: Tuscola, IL Posts: 709	John Groce workin' it. He's older than me. Wish I had the energy he does. I'd love to know what he said to Cliff. __________________ "The freight train is moving. Either jump on or get off." - John Groce

Dec 29, 2012, 06:02 PM	#3178
bigillinfan11 Posts: 109	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpfTiJzkGek go to this can watch Larry Austin vs Pekin for championship game. I am from Pekin so i hope they win since i go to the school but sadly i could not go to game so i am at home watching it

Dec 29, 2012, 06:04 PM	#3179
bigillinfan11 Posts: 109	Larry Austin team not just Larry Austin

Dec 29, 2012, 06:52 PM	#3183
Ilovetheillini Posts: 195	Man I hope we get Cliff!!! What a huge get that would be

Dec 29, 2012, 08:12 PM	#3188
IlliniMD06 Posts: 40	Austin with 26 pts in championship game and named tourney MVP

Dec 29, 2012, 08:26 PM	#3191
Illini34 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 136	I was just checking out espn recruiting list for Illinois, I came across this name Tyler Wideman PF 6'7" 245 out of Lake Central High School in Merriville, IN. Just wondering if anyone has any updates on him?

Dec 30, 2012, 09:19 AM	#3200
outd00rminer Posts: 68	Now that's what I call the full court press. Go get 'em Coach Groce! I know we are long shots but I'm glad Coach doesn't agree or seem to care. Alexander would be a day 1 starter and make us a legitimate contender for that year. F-Egwu Sr. F-Alexander Fr. G-Henry Sr. G-Hill So. G-Abrams Sr. 6th- Nunn So.