Hoops recruiting update
August 22, 2012 3:15 PM
Yes, it's possible they would take two PGs in '13, depends on who they are. They will take one in '13 and one in '14 at the least. That's the plan. London Perrantes, the Californian, would be your best option in '13 after Jackson - at least as I type this. UI assistant Dustin Ford, among others, watched him during the July evaluation period....
Not predicting Demetrius Jackson will sign with Illinois. But you've got a chance, and that's impressive all things considered. He's scheduled to make an official visit to Illinois the weekend of Sept. 1. In this case I think it improves your chances by having the first official visit. I can tell you that coaches - those recruiting and those not recruiting him - sincerely have no idea where Demetrius Jackson stands in regards to his recruitment. The key will be whether someone can draw him away from home.
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Not predicting Demetrius Jackson will sign with Illinois. But you've got a chance, and that's impressive all things considered. He's scheduled to make an official visit to Illinois the weekend of Sept. 1. In this case I think it improves your chances by having the first official visit. I can tell you that coaches - those recruiting and those not recruiting him - sincerely have no idea where Demetrius Jackson stands in regards to his recruitment. The key will be whether someone can draw him away from home.
Klee chat
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