t7nich
- Central IL
Not sure if this was posted on the board yet. TJL senior mixtape :thumb:
http://youtu.be/DHqc6juwPYw
http://youtu.be/DHqc6juwPYw
What effect do Abrams and Thorne have on the 2017 class? As it stands, we'll have only seven players on scholarship for 2017, and that includes Leron Black.
Not sure if this was posted on the board yet. TJL senior mixtape :thumb:
http://youtu.be/DHqc6juwPYw
Does anyone know if we are in on Malik Williams and if so what does it look like with him?
While we're playing Dream Class we might as well go all in and hope for him to be a part of Damonte, Pickett, Tilmon, Goodwin, Verge and Malik Williams.
Dream Class.
How about Justin Smith
Theo John and Derek Culver.I don't have any inside info, but his Crystal Ball is 100% Michigan State (5 votes). MSU has recruited really well in that area, so I suspect the pick is pretty accurate.
I don't see any bigs listed in 247 Sports beyond Tilmon and Williams. I hope the staff is looking for a 3 star big that we can get. Anybody know anything about other targets?
It seems that we don't hear that name as much on here anymore. And it seems not as many are thrilled with Negron either.
Are their seasons not going as well, or is interest just not there?
Seemed that both were very high on Illini. If I remember correctly, Negron was a huge fan and Smith's parents are both UI alum??
I remember hearing Negron was a huge fan growing up and I know both of Smith's parents went to U of I. Smith had 27 points about a couple weeks ago against Niles North and he had 18 points last week against North Chicago to help Stevenson clinch the North Suburban conference. I guess the interest just isn't there from the UI side? I don't get it really, I think Smith and or Negron would be great gets for us and they are both close with Monte, all being on the Fire together
Maybe the staff feels more confident with more talented players?
Here's guessing we regret that hubris for the 9 millionth year in a row.
Maybe the staff feels more confident with more talented players?
Here's guessing we regret that hubris for the 9 millionth year in a row.
This has to be an exaggeration. It hasn't been 9 million years.
This has to be an exaggeration. It hasn't been 9 million years.
Here's guessing we regret that hubris for the 9 millionth year in a row.
Theo John and Derek Culver.
Bingo--we need bangers.
Just because we don't talk about them on here doesn't mean the staff is slow-playing them or not interested.
Goodwin would certainly qualify. He's not big but he's very gritty.
True. But if we weren't tea leaf readers around here, what would there be for us to do?
All I know is, when Illinois locks up classes full of quality in-state talent early, they tend to do very, very well. When they try to shoot the moon, it has blown up in our face literally every single time over the past decade-plus.
Obviously needs some strength training but I like his shot. Not the highest leap and extension you'll ever see but it's quick and effortless. Good passer, has a feel for the game. Finishes well. Fearless! I think he's a great prospect. Glad to have him signed!
Thanks for the link.
I remember hearing Negron was a huge fan growing up and I know both of Smith's parents went to U of I. Smith had 27 points about a couple weeks ago against Niles North and he had 18 points last week against North Chicago to help Stevenson clinch the North Suburban conference. I guess the interest just isn't there from the UI side? I don't get it really, I think Smith and or Negron would be great gets for us and they are both close with Monte, all being on the Fire together
Goodwin would certainly qualify. He's not big but he's very gritty.
obviously, its not the new AD's first order of business to stand on the rooftop and praise a struggling coach....however...once he gives Groce to legs to stand on....the chips should fall into place....and from what I understand, it starts with Tilmon (and one to two others in a possible package)....
Here's guessing we regret that hubris for the 9 millionth year in a row.
Bingo--we need bangers.