Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January-March 2016)

[Combo]

Never understood Crandall. I saw him as a Soph when he was in the suburbs. He was really good. Not only athletic, but pretty skilled. Then he transfers to the Public League, blows out his knee and he never looked remotely the same.

It was weird - like the injury not only affected his athleticism, but also his skills.

 

[Bomb Squad 217]

Back to actual recruiting discussion, Pickett is far taller than the listed 6'3" when we recruited him. I hope the attached picture works.

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So Pickett looks to be a legit 6'6. Thats good news.

 

[Stevegarbs]

That's weird, I always picture you wearing a referee jersey.

Here you go.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Back to actual recruiting discussion, Pickett is far taller than the listed 6'3" when we recruited him. I hope the attached picture works.

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Good news. Thanks for posting that.

Pickett's at least 6' 5". Given the growth spurt, 6' 7" seems possible.

 

[Captain Bubbles]

Back to actual recruiting discussion, Pickett is far taller than the listed 6'3" when we recruited him. I hope the attached picture works.

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Pickett is about Malcolm's height of 6-6. He's not 6-3.

Only way Pickett would outgrow Malcolm would be if he had a growth spurt similar to Finke's where he went from 6-7 to 6-10.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Pickett is about Malcolm's height of 6-6. He's not 6-3.

Only way Pickett would outgrow Malcolm would be if he had a growth spurt similar to Finke's where he went from 6-7 to 6-10.

If he adds a measly inch, he's taller than Malcolm.

 

[jonnymo]

If he's 6'1" then I'm Shaquille O'Neal

When I met him at BIF during his official he looked to be about an inch taller than me and I'm 6'0"

Edit: Both of us were wearing shoes

 

[bombayIllini]

Understand everything, but, does not MHill + Mom not just watching, but sitting right behind Grove, at the finals, count? How much more of a confidence vote, from a solid parent, would Grove need?

 

[combes]

Dekker was a five star recruit. Chastain is barely on the radar.

He looks quicker and more athletic against weaker competition. It is relative. Would he adjust to better competition. I think so, but it is not a given. I'm sure coaches want to see him against tougher players.

Don't get me wrong. I would be fine with Chastain at UI. However, there has been a lot of hyperbole about him on the board.

 

[Tevo]

Bouncing around cyberspace today I came across this 18min condensed video of Chino Hills (CA) high school vs. Mater Dei, from earlier this year. Chino Hills has a trio of brothers, a senior, a junior and a freshman point guard (so far), who are just destroying people. #1 ranked team in the country. And they are ALL committed to UCLA. Ugh. The youngest, a 2019 point guard, has been playing U17 AAU ball since he was 11.

Nothing to do with Illinois recruiting, I know, but for high school basketball fans, this video, where the beat Mater Dei by 50+, is impressive. Interior passing, and touch passing like we never seen from our Illini...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdjrunOxybg

 

[Deleted member 10676]

Jerry Meyer was gaga over the Ball brothers all year. Can see why from that video.

 

[frozenrope9190]

Bouncing around cyberspace today I came across this 18min condensed video of Chino Hills (CA) high school vs. Mater Dei, from earlier this year. Chino Hills has a trio of brothers, a senior, a junior and a freshman point guard (so far), who are just destroying people. #1 ranked team in the country. And they are ALL committed to UCLA. Ugh. The youngest, a 2019 point guard, has been playing U17 AAU ball since he was 11.

Nothing to do with Illinois recruiting, I know, but for high school basketball fans, this video, where the beat Mater Dei by 50+, is impressive. Interior passing, and touch passing like we never seen from our Illini...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdjrunOxybg

Probably gonna save Steve Alford's job. *sigh*

 

[Joel Goodson]

The white Jesus Shuttleworth.

Invite him, have him scrimmage with the players and see if he holds his own. Nothing to lose, although I have no clue if an audition like that is kosher.

 

[Bailey]

The white Jesus Shuttleworth.

Invite him, have him scrimmage with the players and see if he holds his own. Nothing to lose, although I have no clue if an audition like that is kosher.

I think what you're more or less describing is obligatory walk-on tryouts.

 

[illiniobserver22]

I think what you're more or less describing is obligatory walk-on tryouts.

Nah, kids almost always play with the team when they come from visits, you can get an idea of how they can keep up from that, and get feedback from the players.

 

[CAHALL15]

Jerry Meyer was gaga over the Ball brothers all year. Can see why from that video.

The senior, Lonzo, is 6'6" PG who is a MCDAA and actually averaged a triple double this season. I don't care what level it's on, if you average a triple double, that's pretty impressive.

 

[Govoner Vaugn Fan]

The senior, Lonzo, is 6'6" PG who is a MCDAA and actually averaged a triple double this season. I don't care what level it's on, if you average a triple double, that's pretty impressive.

Not that rare. Back in the day I had a lot of triple doubles, except is it was
1. Minutes per game
2. Missed shots.
3. Turnovers.

But still.......

 

[Larry Rose]

It would great to be able to have a La Lumiere pipeline because Tyger Campbell is one of the best young guards i've ever seen.

 

[Bubba Eder]

Not that rare. Back in the day I had a lot of triple doubles, except is it was
1. Minutes per game
2. Missed shots.
3. Turnovers.

But still.......

I think I was at some of your games

 

[icengineer]

Not that rare. Back in the day I had a lot of triple doubles, except is it was
1. Minutes per game
2. Missed shots.
3. Turnovers.

But still.......

I think I was at some of your games

I think I may have been one of GVF's defenders during that span of triple doubles. So you can thank me Gov for helping you achieve some of those milestones! :thumb:

 

[IlliniBrave75]

8h8 hours ago
Derek Piper ‏@DPiperScout
Face says it all. Man was on a mission. https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/712832181111037952 …

Ballislife.com – ‏@Ballislife
NEW: 6'4 Jordan Goodwin Goes Beast Mode! Illinois Top Jr leads Althoff To First State Title! http://ballislife.com/jordan-goodwin/

7:43 PM - 23 Mar 2016

 

[miggytorres]

8h8 hours ago
Derek Piper ‏@DPiperScout
Face says it all. Man was on a mission. https://twitter.com/Ballislife/status/712832181111037952 …

Ballislife.com – ‏@Ballislife
NEW: 6'4 Jordan Goodwin Goes Beast Mode! Illinois Top Jr leads Althoff To First State Title! http://ballislife.com/jordan-goodwin/

7:43 PM - 23 Mar 2016

Thanks for the articles.

Just on toughness and compete level, there is no one I have enjoyed watching more at the state championships since Sergio McClain. I'm not saying "best performance" (Probably Brunson) or "best player", but just sheer will-to-win. Very different games, but just an intimidating presence. When games get tough, there are a limited number of dudes that can bring a team back by sheer will.

No idea where Goodwin goes to school, but I just think his tenacity will make his program a winner. I'll cheer no matter where he lands

 

[bigtiny]

Wow. That video was amazing. Kid's an absolute baller.

 

[Deleted member 10676]

Morgan Park's Charlie Moore wins Mr. Basketball of Illinois
http://www.csnchicago.com/preps/morgan-parks-charlie-moore-wins-mr-basketball-illinois

Jordan Goodwin fourth.

 

[IlliniInOK]

Morgan Park's Charlie Moore wins Mr. Basketball of Illinois
http://www.csnchicago.com/preps/morgan-parks-charlie-moore-wins-mr-basketball-illinois

Jordan Goodwin fourth.

Moore is no doubt a great player, and it may be a case of giving the award to a senior (or maybe Chicago guys dissing the downstater), but Goodwin should have at least finished top 2.