Illinois Hoops Summer Recruiting Thread

Foo G · Jun 28, 2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by justsomedude

I would guess Fazekas got moved once for Semi, and if Alexander wants to come down and Saturday works, you can't say no.

No, but a guy like Alexander is definitely someone that I'm sure they would want to put the full court press on.
With multiple recruits visiting at the same time, you don't want anyone to feel under-appreciated or under-valued.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jun 28, 2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by scubadunk

Rumors circulating that 2014 big man Cliff Alexander will be visiting UI on Saturday...

This is a nice development
https://twitter.com/#!/UIHoopsRecruits

Have heard this from several seperate sources this morning. Hope it ends up being true. No conformaiton from Sturdy or Klee yet.

RHITIllini · Jun 28, 2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BrooksTaylorFan

Have heard this from several seperate sources this morning. Hope it ends up being true. No conformaiton from Sturdy or Klee yet.

Had heard he would be visiting but didn't hear a definite date. So this is probably true

BrooksTaylorFan · Jun 28, 2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by RHITIllini

Had heard he would be visiting but didn't hear a definite date. So this is probably true

I had heard that he would visit early July, but received several emails this morning from reliable sources that he was coming on Saturday. Great news if it's true.

scubadunk · Jun 28, 2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by illbasketfan

Don't be surprised if Alexander has a visit coming sooner than later

Ok im done now no more post for awhile.

looks like illbasketfan got this right. He was also the first on this board to post that Paris Parham was the new assistant. Well Done

midastouch11 · Jun 28, 2012, 12:24 PM

The donut brothers are saying he isn't coming.

HeartofaChampion · Jun 28, 2012, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

Along with Ash and Fazekas?
That would be surprising since it appears like Groce likes to get a lot of 1 on 1 time with each recruit.
Maybe he feels crunched for time.

Ash and Fazekas on Friday, DJ Williams and Semi today (as per BTF) and Alexander possibly on Sat.

miggytorres · Jun 28, 2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by midastouch11

The donut brothers are saying he isn't coming.

Who are the donut brothers?

Foo G · Jun 28, 2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartofaChampion

Ash and Fazekas on Friday, DJ Williams and Semi today (as per BTF) and Alexander possibly on Sat.

Hadn't seen any update past these for Ash and Fazekas that said both would be visiting on Saturday.
Either way, it's good be able to get in early with these guys and get them on campus.
A crowded tour schedule is a good problem to have!

UofIChE06 · Jun 28, 2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

You can always schedule them for different parts of the day. For example Groce spends Saturday morning with Ash and Fazekas and tells Cliff to come down in the afternoon.

Or you rotate them with the assistants. Spend time with the assistant that works with big men or guards and then have a 1 on 1 with Groce. Sprinkle in some time at a workout or scrimmaging with the current players and you have a good visit. If need be it could even be set up so that the recruits never cross each other to give that you are the only one feel.

Dan · Jun 28, 2012, 02:41 PM

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Class of 2014 Curie and D Rose Center Cliff Alexander has confirmed with me he will be visiting Illinois Friday

http://twitter.com/scott_chihoops

Foo G · Jun 28, 2012, 02:51 PM

illiniobserver22 · Jun 28, 2012, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

So to recap current visits on tap:

Wednesday: Jalen Coleman, 2015
Thursday: Semi Ojeleye, 2013; Karrington Ward, 2013 JUCO
Saturday: Ryan Fazekas, 2015; Jordan Ash, 2015

Taking Friday off

Guess I spoke too soon

justsomedude · Jun 28, 2012, 02:59 PM

good news, I hope he makes it.

Better on a day without multiple visitors anyway.

Kramer116 · Jun 28, 2012, 03:54 PM

Huge news. Hopefully his Curie coach Oliver comes with.

Massive to get him on campus. We can potentially make up a lot of ground quickly. Depending where Leonard goes in the draft, wonder if they will use that at all to sell him even if they did not coach him.

BrooksTaylorFan · Jun 28, 2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

Huge news. Hopefully his Curie coach Oliver comes with.

Massive to get him on campus. We can potentially make up a lot of ground quickly. Depending where Leonard goes in the draft, wonder if they will use that at all to sell him even if they did not coach him.

Hope Groce works his magic. Now let's get Jackson on campus.

Jphill1989 · Jun 28, 2012, 04:38 PM

Any word on how Semi's visit went?

Indicchief · Jun 28, 2012, 05:32 PM

Never thought Alexander would set foot on our campus!!

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Originally Posted by illiniobserver22

Guess I spoke too soon

Nope. Please consider complaining about other days. We should get JP, Oakafor (sp?), etc, etc, etc. Plenty of players still on the list I would think.

Make it happen!!

Kramer116 · Jun 28, 2012, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jphill1989

Any word on how Semi's visit went?

No word yet. I am sure more by tonight or tomorrow morning.

Foo G · Jun 28, 2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Indicchief

Never thought Alexander would set foot on our campus!!

Not without a Michigan State jersey on, anyway. It would be awesome if we could unseat them as the unofficial favorite on his list!

HeartofaChampion · Jun 28, 2012, 06:33 PM

Got an email about Semi's visit today. Buddy saw a few minutes of him playing with the guys. Said the kid's sculpted for his age. Strong build, good leaper, nice shooting form, liked to run the floor, too. Didn't shoot much outside. Seemed to prefer the interior. He left in the afternoon. Wasn't around a lot but just good to have a player of his caliber there. Source didn't mention DJ Williams for some reason. I'll email him to ask if DJW showed up. Wish he could have gone head to head with BP or MyH

. Of course, summer hoops are pretty wide open and not heavy on the D, though the team has focused on D in 2 of its first 3 team workouts. Seemed to have a good time. I'd be stunned if he came here. He lists Duke as his favorite, and a lot of bluebloods are after him. He already does have an offer from us. I didn't hear how he responded to the AH video last night.

Dan · Jun 28, 2012, 07:55 PM

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Illinois has offered 2015 Simeon Freshman DJ Williams @D_Will_1 he tells me while on an unofficial visit

http://twitter.com/scott_chihoops

illini73 · Jun 28, 2012, 08:11 PM

I really, really like this offer. Kid is going to be special. 6'6 and if he continues to grow (6'8 or so) look out! Great offer!

Magoo2 · Jun 28, 2012, 08:30 PM

Anyone keeping up with our scholarship grid? I can't keep 'em straight. Too many offers for my small nugget to keep in line.

ericac · Jun 28, 2012, 08:31 PM

I thought I read on here that Groce was not about early offers, guess he loves DJ Williams that much

Jun 28, 2012, 08:30 PM	#524
Magoo2 Location: Springfield, IL Posts: 270	Anyone keeping up with our scholarship grid? I can't keep 'em straight. Too many offers for my small nugget to keep in line. __________________ The one and only...........

Jun 28, 2012, 12:24 PM	#506
midastouch11 Posts: 514	The donut brothers are saying he isn't coming.

Jun 28, 2012, 02:51 PM	#512
Foo G Nobody likes a comedian Location: Kirksville, MO Posts: 1,656

Jun 28, 2012, 02:59 PM	#514
justsomedude Posts: 1,415	good news, I hope he makes it. Better on a day without multiple visitors anyway.

Jun 28, 2012, 03:54 PM	#515
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,674	Huge news. Hopefully his Curie coach Oliver comes with. Massive to get him on campus. We can potentially make up a lot of ground quickly. Depending where Leonard goes in the draft, wonder if they will use that at all to sell him even if they did not coach him.

Jun 28, 2012, 04:38 PM	#517
Jphill1989 Location: Belleville/St. Louis Posts: 539	Any word on how Semi's visit went?

Jun 28, 2012, 06:33 PM	#521
HeartofaChampion Posts: 10,337	Got an email about Semi's visit today. Buddy saw a few minutes of him playing with the guys. Said the kid's sculpted for his age. Strong build, good leaper, nice shooting form, liked to run the floor, too. Didn't shoot much outside. Seemed to prefer the interior. He left in the afternoon. Wasn't around a lot but just good to have a player of his caliber there. Source didn't mention DJ Williams for some reason. I'll email him to ask if DJW showed up. Wish he could have gone head to head with BP or MyH . Of course, summer hoops are pretty wide open and not heavy on the D, though the team has focused on D in 2 of its first 3 team workouts. Seemed to have a good time. I'd be stunned if he came here. He lists Duke as his favorite, and a lot of bluebloods are after him. He already does have an offer from us. I didn't hear how he responded to the AH video last night.

Jun 28, 2012, 08:11 PM	#523
illini73 Location: Austin, MN Posts: 585	I really, really like this offer. Kid is going to be special. 6'6 and if he continues to grow (6'8 or so) look out! Great offer!

Jun 28, 2012, 08:31 PM	#525
ericac Location: VA Posts: 332	I thought I read on here that Groce was not about early offers, guess he loves DJ Williams that much