I could understand playing with a friends on a great campus. But to play in the Big West or whatever conference as opposed to taking a Power 5 major opportunity is a little bewildering.
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I could understand playing with a friends on a great campus. But to play in the Big West or whatever conference as opposed to taking a Power 5 major opportunity is a little bewildering.
Any Tim Finke updates? Are we still recruiting him? I know he visited recently but I saw now that Loyola is recruiting him hard. Have the high major offers gone away or is there just a spot for Loyola to try to slip in? I really like him as a player- It seems a little crazy that one tough stretch during the summer would reduce interest down to Loyola. And Tim's Top 5 was a good group of schools. So what gives with the whole Loyola coaching staff coming to see him?
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
From what I've seen on here, he had a poor summer. My guess is at least some schools have cooled on him, including the schools on his list.
Poor Tim had a dreadful AAU season. Couldn't buy a bucket, save for some flashes here and there. I am sure that caused the high majors to cool on him, and Loyola probably sees an opportunity to sneak away with a player who is almost certainly better than his summer indicates.
His senior year of high school ball should be elucidating. Maybe this summer was a fluke. But now, even if he does well, the question of "can he perform against stiff competition" is baked into his recruitment. Summer ball put him in an awkward spot, and his player ranking reflects that.
As far as Illinois goes, our current targets make me think Tim has fallen down their list, too. I think he's turned into a backup option.
All opinion, no inside knowledge.
His senior year of high school ball should be elucidating. Maybe this summer was a fluke. But now, even if he does well, the question of "can he perform against stiff competition" is baked into his recruitment. Summer ball put him in an awkward spot, and his player ranking reflects that.
As far as Illinois goes, our current targets make me think Tim has fallen down their list, too. I think he's turned into a backup option.
All opinion, no inside knowledge.
Staff not actively recruiting him as a priority. Fallback option.
What happens when we offer somebody, and they commit during their Junior year then they have a bad summer. Do universities still honor those or can/do they rescind that offer? If the Universities can't rescind them I don't know why more don't commit in their Junior year to protect that offer. (I hope this makes sense).
Or "Dad really wants me to go to Iowa State, but I kind of like Underwood and what Illinois has to offer."
Its all about opportunity now isn't it? I got a good feeling about a
Ayo/Nolley/Conditt/THT class happening!!
Future Walk-On
- Peoria, IL
With my optimism I would be happy with one of them.
Most likely the coach will have a coming to Jesus moment with the recruit about his future role with the team. More often than not I would expect the recruit to re-open his recruiting to save face or go to prep-school for a year.
On the flip-side if the recruit refuses to do either most coaches would honor said scholarship offer.
BananaShampoo
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- Phoenix, AZ
After much alone time and soul searching, I've come to the conclusion that I would be okay with that class.Its all about opportunity now isn't it? I got a good feeling about a
Ayo/Nolley/Conditt/THT class happening!!
Soul Searching......is that what they call it nowadays, what you do during your alone time....good to know. TMI though...
Its all about opportunity now isn't it? I got a good feeling about a
Ayo/Nolley/Conditt/THT class happening!!
Don't think we should oversign for Conditt.
As long as we get one of Ayo or THT I'll be ok with whoever surrounds them
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ok then oversign for Castleton, although I think these 4 might be planning something BIG for us...at least pipedreaming.
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Xavier back in to see Ayo. Memphis has their in-home tonight.
Mac Irvin Fire @TheMacIrvinFire 52m52 minutes ago
Watching Morgan Park open gym. Xavier and Memphis in the Building
Mac Irvin Fire @TheMacIrvinFire 52m52 minutes ago
Watching Morgan Park open gym. Xavier and Memphis in the Building
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4 star wing picks Wake Forest over Xavier, allowing them to focus on Ayo.
Brian Snow @BSnowScout 1h1 hour ago
More on Isaiah Mucius picking Wake Forest http://scout.com/college/basketball...nds-four-star-forward-Isaiah-Mucius-107638969 …
Brian Snow @BSnowScout 1h1 hour ago
More on Isaiah Mucius picking Wake Forest http://scout.com/college/basketball...nds-four-star-forward-Isaiah-Mucius-107638969 …
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Jason Thompson @jthompson247
Very impressed with #Loyola HC Porter Moser. He and his entire staff watched 2018 Champaign Central's Tim Finke tonight.
Very impressed with #Loyola HC Porter Moser. He and his entire staff watched 2018 Champaign Central's Tim Finke tonight.
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Top priority big man Colin Castleton told me he & parents just met w/ #Illini HC Brad Underwood for two hours. Relationship keeps building.
Castleton said #Illini assistant Orlando Antigua plans to see him next week. Really sees a fit at Illinois. Staff is pushing him hard.
https://twitter.com/DPiperScout
Castleton said #Illini assistant Orlando Antigua plans to see him next week. Really sees a fit at Illinois. Staff is pushing him hard.
https://twitter.com/DPiperScout
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