Sam McLaurin transfers to Illinois

superjorge1 · May 3, 2012, 01:58 AM

https://twitter.com/#!/category__5

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#%#@ it im going to Illinois #illinination

Tweeted at 2 am this morning

superjorge1 · May 3, 2012, 02:00 AM

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I can't possibly find what else I'm looking for in a school besides a name on the jersey

illinistar · May 3, 2012, 03:38 AM

If I read right, it looks like Sam and Coach Groce mutually agree he is the right 'fit' for Illinois and that Sam has accepted this opportunity.

ILLINIShox24 · May 3, 2012, 05:08 AM

Welcome Sam... Right?

And clean up your twitter language if you're heading to law school. It's open to the public kid.

Groce keeps the ball rolling.

illinicb · May 3, 2012, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by ILLINIShox24

Welcome Sam... Right?

And clean up your twitter language if you're heading to law school. It's open to the public kid.

Groce keeps the ball rolling.

I'd say, clean up your language regardless of law school. That aside, welcome to the newest Illini??

IntenselyOrange · May 3, 2012, 05:54 AM

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Originally Posted by illinicb

I'd say, clean up your language regardless of law school. That aside, welcome to the newest Illini??

Yes welcome. And I think all of us older guys will comment on the language whereas the youngsters will tell us to settle down. Of course, the old guys decide who gets any available jobs

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ButkusDaBear · May 3, 2012, 06:24 AM

Tweet at 2AM with some colorful language? Reads to me as a drunken tweet.

illini73 · May 3, 2012, 06:50 AM

have ever swore when we get excited about something! Please come in and give us some rebounding and shot blocking (and a little scoring would be nice also).

BrooksTaylorFan · May 3, 2012, 06:56 AM

Hopefully we will hear something more official later this morning. I did hear that the visit went well and that he was likely to come onboard. We are definitely his best option.

Mike · May 3, 2012, 07:27 AM

Cant link right now but people tweeting we got him.

cjcastan · May 3, 2012, 07:31 AM

maybe he's mistakenly quoting risky business?

thenoodler · May 3, 2012, 07:43 AM

Great news. As has been covered, a valuable addition at no cost to the program. Way to go Groce & staff!

prepbullseye · May 3, 2012, 07:44 AM

It is official.

Univ. Of Illinois HC John Groce has landed his 2nd transfer as 6'8 PF Sam McLaurin will head to Champaign from Coastal Carolina.

BrooksTaylorFan · May 3, 2012, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by prepbullseye

It is official.

Univ. Of Illinois HC John Groce has landed his 2nd transfer as 6'8 PF Sam McLaurin will head to Champaign from Coastal Carolina.

Glad to hear it is official. Welcome to Illinois, Sam!

Groundhogday · May 3, 2012, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by thenoodler

Great news. As has been covered, a valuable addition at no cost to the program. Way to go Groce & staff!

This could be a bigger pick up than it seems on the surface. You never miss role players until you don't have them.

BrooksTaylorFan · May 3, 2012, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

This could be a bigger pick up than it seems on the surface. You never miss role players until you don't have them.

You can never have too many quality big men.

FlyinIllini 11 · May 3, 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Groundhogday

This could be a bigger pick up than it seems on the surface. You never miss role players until you don't have them.

very nice pick-up. cant hurt anything as he is basically a one-year rental.

hermie1985 · May 3, 2012, 08:09 AM

You have to make people defend the paint. The three is so easy in college basketball but not with a man in your face. I hope Sam and Egwu can be enough of a post presence along with BP3 and JB penetrating to open up the 3 pt line a bit. I much prefer kick outs to just looking for the 3 off high screens. I feel much better with the addition of another post player. Starting to look like we might hold our own against the top of the league. Sure hope so.

CharlesLawrence · May 3, 2012, 08:21 AM

I like Groce alot. He is bringing in talent from all over the country. Now with that pg from Tulsa gets on campus, he will commit. It obvious JG sees that we need more talent and heart on this team. I am expecting after this year we will see a lot of transfers IF the lack of heart on this team is true. If JG is building depth for us to play 10 deep and fast break basketball this will put #illini nation on back on the map quickly!

IlliniKat91 · May 3, 2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ILLINIShox24

Welcome Sam... Right?

And clean up your twitter language if you're heading to law school. It's open to the public kid.

Groce keeps the ball rolling.

Clearly, you've never been to law school.

That kind of language is common, particularly around finals and midterms, and nearly every event comes with either 2 drinks per ticket or an open bar. When's the last time you heard someone who drinks heavily have the language of a saint?

Welcome, Sam! I'm looking forward to see what you can do!

Chris Yates · May 3, 2012, 08:23 AM

Welcome to Illini Nation, Sam!

Mr Bread · May 3, 2012, 08:29 AM

Awesome.

carmelillini · May 3, 2012, 08:38 AM

Way to go Coach G. We need some tough beef under the basket and it appears Sam will fill that role.

IlliniMic · May 3, 2012, 08:40 AM

I am still waiting for better confirmation than a tweet.
However, if true, welcome to the O & B Sam.

Calvin · May 3, 2012, 08:41 AM

zOMG!!!

This is an awesome pickup. 5th year kid, won't burn a 2013 scholarship, provides much needed depth and toughness, and is ready to play. Wow.

May 3, 2012, 06:50 AM	#8
illini73 Location: Austin, MN Posts: 585	Welcome! Like none of us... have ever swore when we get excited about something! Please come in and give us some rebounding and shot blocking (and a little scoring would be nice also).

May 3, 2012, 07:43 AM	#12
thenoodler Posts: 281	Great news. As has been covered, a valuable addition at no cost to the program. Way to go Groce & staff! __________________ I-L-L I-N-I

May 3, 2012, 07:44 AM	#13
prepbullseye Banned Posts: 672	It is official. Univ. Of Illinois HC John Groce has landed his 2nd transfer as 6'8 PF Sam McLaurin will head to Champaign from Coastal Carolina. Last edited by Dan; May 3, 2012 at 08:20 AM.

May 3, 2012, 08:21 AM	#19
CharlesLawrence Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,067	I like Groce alot. He is bringing in talent from all over the country. Now with that pg from Tulsa gets on campus, he will commit. It obvious JG sees that we need more talent and heart on this team. I am expecting after this year we will see a lot of transfers IF the lack of heart on this team is true. If JG is building depth for us to play 10 deep and fast break basketball this will put #illini nation on back on the map quickly! __________________ "If you think you can you can, if you think you can't you're right"

May 3, 2012, 08:23 AM	#21
Chris Yates Recruiting Correspondent Location: Michigan Posts: 4,095	Welcome to Illini Nation, Sam! __________________ Last living member of Olaf Blab fan club

May 3, 2012, 03:38 AM	#3
illinistar Posts: 62	If I read right, it looks like Sam and Coach Groce mutually agree he is the right 'fit' for Illinois and that Sam has accepted this opportunity.

May 3, 2012, 05:08 AM	#4
ILLINIShox24 Posts: 96	Welcome Sam... Right? And clean up your twitter language if you're heading to law school. It's open to the public kid. Groce keeps the ball rolling.

May 3, 2012, 06:24 AM	#7
ButkusDaBear Posts: 82	Tweet at 2AM with some colorful language? Reads to me as a drunken tweet.

May 3, 2012, 06:56 AM	#9
BrooksTaylorFan Location: Illinois Posts: 4,857	Hopefully we will hear something more official later this morning. I did hear that the visit went well and that he was likely to come onboard. We are definitely his best option.

May 3, 2012, 07:27 AM	#10
Mike C-U Townie Posts: 476	Cant link right now but people tweeting we got him.

May 3, 2012, 07:31 AM	#11
cjcastan Posts: 1,221	maybe he's mistakenly quoting risky business?

May 3, 2012, 08:09 AM	#18
hermie1985 Posts: 945	You have to make people defend the paint. The three is so easy in college basketball but not with a man in your face. I hope Sam and Egwu can be enough of a post presence along with BP3 and JB penetrating to open up the 3 pt line a bit. I much prefer kick outs to just looking for the 3 off high screens. I feel much better with the addition of another post player. Starting to look like we might hold our own against the top of the league. Sure hope so.

May 3, 2012, 08:29 AM	#22
Mr Bread Banned Location: Heart of Illinois Posts: 394	Awesome.

May 3, 2012, 08:38 AM	#23
carmelillini Location: Hamilton Co. Posts: 2,106	Way to go Coach G. We need some tough beef under the basket and it appears Sam will fill that role.

May 3, 2012, 08:40 AM	#24
IlliniMic Posts: 38	I am still waiting for better confirmation than a tweet. However, if true, welcome to the O & B Sam.

May 3, 2012, 08:41 AM	#25
Calvin Posts: 1,634	zOMG!!! This is an awesome pickup. 5th year kid, won't burn a 2013 scholarship, provides much needed depth and toughness, and is ready to play. Wow.