Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
This is why you need a guy like Orlando Antiqua. If you want big boy recruits you need big boy recruiters.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2017)
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What stinks is that Cuonzo was there at ESL to "visit his sister" not long ago...and coincidentally now JT is gone. Although that visit was before the recent announced recommitment. WhAt happened in the last 48 hours!?
Have to think this doesn't help us in the Smith recruitment..
illinihawk16
- Chicago
In re-reading his message, his last sentence is "Illinois will always remain an option because of my ongoing relationship with Coach Walker but this is my future and I need to be certain before I come to campus in June."
That last part actually gives me some hope that he's still an Illini lean
That last part actually gives me some hope that he's still an Illini lean
I hope Illini fans can keep it classy on social media. He will still consider us, and I believe it is a VERY VERY slim chance he comes back to the Illini but the door is still slightly open.
Top 30 bigs just don't grow on trees.
No, you are correct.
KrushCow31
Former Krush Cow
- Chicago, IL
How convenient this occurs hours after a scholarship becomes available at Missouri.
Cuonzo was at ESL on March 28th.
KJ Walton left the program, he played HS near me. Supposedly Cuonzo gave the hint to him that he didn't want him.
kcib8130
- Parts Unknown
There was a scholarship available before, as well.
Illiniwek06
- N of I-80
Walking into this thread like 
Maybe we already did and Tilmon didn't like it?
He's not, he is as good as gone.
What was the point of keeping Walker on the staff? This is turning into a disaster.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Oh the joys of following a sport dictated by the whims of young adults. I totally get why JT is doing this, but man, this has been a brutal recruitment to follow. I hope he finds what he wants and is able to stick with one school during his career.
KrushCow31
Former Krush Cow
- Chicago, IL
Not for Porter and Tilmon. Only one I thought.
Disaster is a bit of a stretch. Walker was able to help keep Frazier, Williams, and Javon. That is really tough to do, keeping 3/4 of your incoming recruits with a brand new HC that none have a relationship with. Sure, JT is the "Prize" but he did a great job making sure everyone else stays.
If he goes to Missouri, they owned us this offseason. Let's be real here.
I don't think it is a disaster at all. I hope Walker wasn't kept just for Tilmon.
But....think there is any chance any of these players ask out after Tilmon goes?
How? Losing Tilmon isn't ideal for us and doubly so if he goes there. But how else have they "owned" us this off season? Seriously?
Anything is possible. I don't think Frazier or Williams would though. But now it definitely doesn't look good for Smith.
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