Yeah he’s not on campus. Brad Beal Elite has a bunch of games in Georgia this weekend.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (May-June 2018)
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RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
This line really made me laugh:
"The only thing The Schmidt Bros are inside is a Dunkin Donuts."
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
I admire Piper's professionalism in that he typically ignores the Schmidt's of the world, but he must not have been able to resist this time. Any credibility Schmidt had as a reliable source of Illini recruiting information has surely died with this Okoro saga.
Why would he commit to Georgia? Thought he was a silent verbal to Butler. How do these rumors get started anyway?!?
Dan
Admin
I'm told that 2020 @C_Hill_Bball guard Alec Oglesby (@thathooperalec) is on the #Illini campus for an unofficial visit. Antigua recruit. Recently visited Wake Forest.
https://twitter.com/DPiper247/status/994976485873242125
https://twitter.com/DPiper247/status/994976485873242125
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Dude looks nothing like Okoro [cry laughing face]
North of the state line has it as either WI or MO, we'll see come Mother's Day, though. Regardless, hopefully the UI visit goes well for Okboro.
Yeah, Okboro is visiting campus today, not Okoro.
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
It's annoying how everyone keeps misspelling Mr. Francis Ogboro's name. I'm still not sure why we are recruiting him, though, unless he plans to leave Nigeria to become coach of the new Illini D1 Polo team given his experience as Chairman of the Nigerian Polo Federation.
http://sunnewsonline.com/2016-kaduna-polo-ogboro-wins-re-election-retains-presidential-seat/
http://www.thecapital.ng/?p=14278
Maybe the Illini staff are having a visit with Okoro in Georgia.
Maybe Schmidt heard that Okoro was meeting with the Illinois staff and assumed that it was in Champaign? :noidea:
Mother's Day bodes well for us cuz moms love Groce. Wait a second.
DudeIllini
- Malibu
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Do we have enough slots left for Ogboro, Okboro, and Okoro? Someone might have to redshirt, leave, or get creaned.
Schmidt says it was just a false alarm. He appears to blaming some bad information. Meanwhile he is sticking with his initial prediction. Not the most tactful fellow, but says what he's thinking.
As in Okoro is an Illini by the start of next year?
He keeps saying that no one really knows and that’s how Okoro’s camp wants it. And he said all along he may not visit Illini and that doesn’t mean he won’t commit to them. I don’t know where he gets his information but he makes me believe he was told something either by the family or a direct contact to the family (Ayo’s family?) (not a college coaching staff member or other recruiting guru).
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
A few posters on here have said Monday, but it sounded a bit soft. The answer is probably "not yet, but looming"
Illini in OC
In. The. Alley.
Attachments
Just texted my best friend from B/N and he works in athletics with all the high schools in the area and ISU. Especailly ones wanting advanced truly professional sports specific acceleration specific training. He said "Francis didnt want his final visit to Illinois. It looks like he is a Duck." Oh well...That Sucks!...Exactly like Bates Diop ....never had a good vibe there...I wont be one who's opinion changes on his talent or potential. I wish he was gonna be an Illini. ...I wont act like we couldnt use him. It sucks losing such gifted athletes so close to CU. There are always more fish in the sea but it's tough when the fish are everything but in our basket.
Never know but it's not looking very likely.
Never know but it's not looking very likely.
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