Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April-June 2016)

[Johnny Lawrence]

Like if you're unemployed, do you only apply/interview for one job at a time?

Usually until fun-employment runs out.

 

[HC Illini]

So it sounds like we're in much worse standing with tilmon than we were at the end of March? I don't understand what has changed since then. I understand he has had visitors but he has had those offers for awhile. Also, has anyone heard if things are still favorable for us to land Goodwin or is that situation worsening as well?

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/DPiperScout

John Groce, Xavier's Chris Mack, OSU's Thad Matta and UCLA's Steve Alford all here for Nojel Eastern. MSU assistant as well.

Paris Parham is watching Howard Pulley 4-star big man Theo John, who just threw down a big flush.

John Groce is watching 4-star PG Trent Frazier in his EYBL debut. Groce had an in-home w/ him earlier this month.

Illini coaches John Groce & Paris Parham spotted up to see Jordan Goodwin & Tim Finke in the night cap.

 

[jrichisamazing]

So it sounds like we're in much worse standing with tilmon than we were at the end of March? I don't understand what has changed since then. I understand he has had visitors but he has had those offers for awhile. Also, has anyone heard if things are still favorable for us to land Goodwin or is that situation worsening as well?

Nothing, really. Some people were just hopeful we would lock up Tilmon and/or Goodwin before the recruiting started heating up. That hasn't happened so some people think it's over. For all we know, Tilmon and Goodwin both still love Illinois. But there is a huge difference between loving Illinois and committing to Illinois.

 

[Deleted member 10676]

Results and stats from players we're watching after tonight's opening games at Indianapolis EYBL:

Nike South Beach (Frazier) - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13725434
[FONT=&quot]Howard Pulley (John)- http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13725407[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Mac Irvin Fire - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13724673[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Meanstreets- http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13725380[/FONT]
St.Louis Eagles - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13725473

 

[westcoastillini]

https://twitter.com/dpiperscout/status/723726018419240961

Coach still hot on goodwins tail

 

[illiniinhoosierland]

Darnell Jackson, Sasha Kahn, the Morris twins, Thomas Robinson, Jeff Withey and even our own Robert Archibald were all be lower rated players that developed enough under Self to play in the NBA.

A quick search indicates these players were from top 25 RSCI to 60-something RSCI. Given that there are 60 NBA draft picks a year (and the fact that you can't teach height), I don't think Self exactly had to work miracles to get them a shot in the league.

 

[FatGreg]

Results and stats from players we're watching after tonight's opening games at Indianapolis EYBL

Goodwin, Finke, Justin Smith, and Tyger Campbell killing it.

Goodwin: 22 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Finke: 17 points, 3/8 3pt, 5 rebounds
Smith: 20 points, 8/9 fg, 3/4 3pt, 5 rebounds
Campbell: 15 points, 10 assists (3 t/o)

Meh: Eastern (shot 3/12; rest of stat line looks good - might have looked good in person), Evan Gilyard (11 points, 2 assists, 1 steal, 0 t/o)

Not great: Verge (9 points, 0 assists, 7 turnovers, 0 steals), Negron (2 points, 7 rebounds, 0 steals, 0 blocks), Theo John (4 points, 7 rebounds, 0 blocks), Trent Frazier (5 points, 3 rebounds, 0 assists)

 

[URH Snyder 490]

Nick Anderson was a McD AA out of Simeon, played in the McD AA game 30 years ago in 1986.

And he used to wear his McDonalds AA jersey when he played at IMPE. As if we weren't intimidated enough without it

 

[TCTORNADO]

I still find it very interesting that Tugs Bowen is playing for Meanstreets.

 

[TCTORNADO]

I wouldn't sleep on Jaren Jackson, Jr. he recently said Illinois was one of the top 6 he is hearing from. Absolutely tearing it up for Indy Spiece Heat. Groce saw him last week in Brroklyn and this weekend in Indy.

 

[illinitiger]

And he used to wear his McDonalds AA jersey when he played at IMPE. As if we weren't intimidated enough without it

Yep...I got schooled by him in pickup at IMPE during his sit out year.

 

[TCTORNADO]

I still find it very interesting that Tugs Bowen is playing for Meanstreets.

Forgot to mention that ND has offered Bowen.

 

[Deleted member 10676]

[FONT=&quot]Rodger Bohn ‏@rodgerbohn 1h1 hour ago [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]5'11 2019 Marquise Walker of @NikeTeamFlorida w/13 pts,11 asst in http://W. One of better lead guards in '19[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Derek Piper ‏@DPiperScout 2m2 minutes ago [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Justin Smith had 10 points and 6 boards this morning for Mac Irvin. Christian Negron with 10 & 5. But another loss by 20-plus.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Derek Piper ‏@DPiperScout 3m3 minutes ago [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]4-star big man Theo John (@Theojohn123) finished with 8 pts, 6 rebs & 3 blocks in a 70-46 win. #Illini head coach John Groce sat courtside[/FONT][FONT=&quot].[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Morning games:[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Howard Pulley - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13729567[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Fire - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13729527 (Fire stats should show up eventually)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Meanstreets - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13729532[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Eagles play at 11:30 on court 5 - http://www.nikeeyb.com/live-stream/ (Goodwin is number 23, Finke 24)[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Evening schedule - http://www.d1circuit.com/schedule/day/league_instance/40205[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]ps - not sure where Marquise Walker and Nike Team Florida event is.[/FONT]

 

[Deleted member 10676]

[FONT=&quot]Ryan Easterling ‏@RyanEasterling 1h1 hour ago [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]#illini target Nojel Eastern told me he plans to cut his list to 5 or so after the EYBL season[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Derek Piper ‏@DPiperScout 15m15 minutes ago [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]#Illini head coach John Groce & assistant Paris Parham here watching Jordan Goodwin & Tim Finke.

[/FONT] [FONT=&quot](Marquis Walker is playing with Nike Team Florida 16u at EYBL)[/FONT]

 

[HC Illini]

I don't know a lot about the AAU seasons. When does Spring AAU end and when does Summer AAU begin and end?

 

[Deleted member 10676]

[FONT=&quot]Derek Piper ‏@DPiperScout 13m13 minutes ago [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Texas head coach Shaka Smart getting a look at Jordan Goodwin. STL Eagles wing told me he's heard from them quite a bit recently.[/FONT]

 

[Deleted member 10676]

I don't know a lot about the AAU seasons. When does Spring AAU end and when does Summer AAU begin and end?

I don't know if anybody who isn't involved in it knows the answer. Here's the schedule for the Nike EYBL season, which ends with the Peach Jam on July 6-10. I assume Under Armour and Adidas is about the same.
http://www.d1circuit.com/

But throughout the summer there are camps and invites and all-star type events. Couldn't really tell you much about that. Maybe someone else on here who's more directly involved can.

 

[IAmChrisFarley]

Goodwin picked up a Texas offer.

Tilmon and Groce had an in-home on Tuesday.


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[zpfled]

Goodwin picked up a Texas offer.

Tilmon and Groce had an in-home on Tuesday.


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Crap, if I'm a college prospect, I think going to Austin, TX and playing for Shaka has to be about the most appealing option out there.

 

[IAmChrisFarley]

Crap, if I'm a college prospect, I think going to Austin, TX and playing for Shaka has to be about the most appealing option out there.

Austin is gorgeous and awesome, but don't discount the big boys yet. Goodwin is the type of player every college team needs.

 

[Deleted member 10676]

[FONT=&quot]Finals and stats from last of the morning games:[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]CIA Bounce vs Nike South Beach - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13729574[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]St.Louis Eagles vs. Elfrid Payton Elite (Louisana) - http://www.d1circuit.com/game/show/13729589[/FONT]

 

[ILLINIShox24]

#Loyola & Coach Porter Moser lock up late blooming hot spring ticket item Matt Chastain, the athletic 6-6 senior who led Leroy to 1A title - Hendrickson

CHASTAIN IS GONE! NOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Deleted member 10676]

#Loyola & Coach Porter Moser lock up late blooming hot spring ticket item Matt Chastain, the athletic 6-6 senior who led Leroy to 1A title - Hendrickson

CHASTAIN IS GONE! NOOOOOOOOOO!

Country boy to the Big City. He'll have a blast.

 

[AnticipatedSerendipity]

Anyone complain of a 2017 class like this: Trent Frazier, Damonte Williams, Nojel Eastern, Javon Pickett, Theo John, 5th year big