TownieMatt
CU Expat
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I hate this. A decision just needs to be made soon because I need to stop obsessing over this. Every damn time I get drawn back in.
I hate this. A decision just needs to be made soon because I need to stop obsessing over this. Every damn time I get drawn back in.
Always funny to see all these 'insiders' come out during these times. Calm down everyone. Things look good, but this one is not over yet.
I can confirm. Tilmon is Illini bound baby! Not sure when it goes public but you guys don't need to worry about a hat trick or nut punch on this one. He is ours, and you guys don't need to worry a bit.
Pump the brakes, everyone. UK is showing interest.
His ceiling may not be very high, but IMO he's a 4 year glue guy who will play his !!! off. Maybe like a Kalin Lucas. He plays wise beyond his years which hopefully means he has leadership traits as well.
Always funny to see all these 'insiders' come out during these times. Calm down everyone. Things look good, but this one is not over yet.
Anyone think ALthoff could compete in this tourney? They just do nothing but win. Maybe next year?
Too much positive looking smoke, must gird loins...
I could be wrong, but I heard that Tilmon is transferring to Althoff next year.
His ceiling may not be very high, but IMO he's a 4 year glue guy who will play his !!! off. Maybe like a Kalin Lucas. He plays wise beyond his years which hopefully means he has leadership traits as well.
This is a fair assessment so far. My observations:
-Needs to be more aware when rolling to the hoop. Three times have passes from the guard surprised him and led to turnovers.
-Fades away from rim on post moves too often. Probably will get better with strength.
-Footwork is outstanding for his age. Good place to start there.
-Hands have been good in rebounding, not so much catching passes or dribbling in my opinion.
-His face-up game is probably his best offensive asset right now.
-Not a strong shot blocker like some other bigs in this game.
-Tilmon would be a nice piece and a certainly better talent than Illini have brought in recently. He's got a lot to work on, but his floor as a junior in high school is really good. The potential is there.
Nothing is a done deal until we have a signed LOI, period
Two questions:
1) does anyone have the quiet/eval/whatever period schedule?
2) how often do kids commit during quiet periods? (If that's what we're in now)
If Eric Gordon and Quentin Snider haven't taught Illini fans that.. I'm not sure we'll ever learn.
Here's hoping that this time the recruiting "smoke" isn't the proverbial dumpster fire.
He is not precluded from announcing his decision during the dead period?
So does that mean that teams can not be in contact with recruits at all today through April 7th? Maybe that's a good thing if Illinois is truly in the lead.
He is not precluded from announcing his decision during the dead period?
If Tilmon had a change of heart and changed schools, it would hurt the same amount weather you bought the hype now or were guarded.If Eric Gordon and Quentin Snider haven't taught Illini fans that.. I'm not sure we'll ever learn.