Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
Faber College.
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2016)
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Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
Reading this post got me excited. I'd like to see video of that dunk.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Forgot about Culver, as it appeared we were a longshot. Tilmon's commitment changes the calculus, as Groce can sell playing PF (his NBA position) to Culver. Plus, joining a stacked class. He's already had an unofficial visit. Maybe, just maybe, he'll recalibrate. I'd put him at the top of the list.
Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
I'm actually excited about him. Thought he was the x-factor when I watched him the other day. Good ball player.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Between Tilmon and the July evaluation period, this board has become fun to visit again.
Love it.
Love it.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Anyone have Pickett's stats from last night?
I would be very surprised if he commits anywhere before the high school basketball season begins.
That's what Tilmon said in the interview. I thought it was weird too. Tilmon apparently told him, "no need to wait for an offer if you're not going there". If true I don't like the sounds of it. Did anyone else see this article?
So he's gonna wait until spring to sign? Righhhhttt
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I think he will sign with someone in the November signing window.
Excellent re-cap of Day 1 @ NY2LA Summer Jam in MKE. Da'Monte and Justin Smith with good write ups as top performers. Smith w/22 pts and DMW 18 (mostly 4th qtr).
Smith names Illinois, IU, Villanova, Iowa State, Stanford and Wisc. as recruiting him the hardest.
http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3547
Smith names Illinois, IU, Villanova, Iowa State, Stanford and Wisc. as recruiting him the hardest.
http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3547
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Evan Flood is a good analyst and good writer. Anyone got anything on Pickett?
3 great '18 PGs in our backyard (not counting Kezo or Gilyard). Going to be difficult to pass on them (even assuming Ayo is out). This will be considered sacrilege, but maybe Finke shouldn't be the #1 priority. Gordon will be a hard pull, but he's gotta be #1, amirite?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Da'Monte's dunk is up: https://twitter.com/ny2lasports
https://twitter.com/Evan_Flood/status/753569120428392448
https://twitter.com/Evan_Flood/status/753569120428392448
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If we take 6 in '017, that would mean no ships in 2018 unless their is some attrition. I can't get my arms around that.
Gilyard is 2017 (unless he reclassified), but I am not a fan of his game. Very erratic PG. Kezo is a mystery, I liked him when I first watched him play early in his career, but nobody knows what is really up with him.
t7nich
- Central IL
Wow! So he's back in the top 100 now???
Man! Does he look like his poppa in that video! A bit less rangy, but more built.
Just in the Rivals rankings.
I found it too and made an account. This was going to be my first post but my thunder was stolen!
In all seriousness, those of us who have been lamenting the lack of guards and wings that can turn the corner and punch it on someone, are at least going to have a more exciting team to watch over the next few years.
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Thing is with Damonte is he could end up being the best player in the class.
Yes, his dad had a style that always made it look like he wasn't hustling or trying hard, all the while he was mopping the floor with you. Frank just made it look easy and evaluators are discounting DaMonte at their peril.
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
That he could. The main issue is consistency. He also has a tendency to defer, but I don't see that being an issue down the road. Kid is a team player, not a me first guy. Has to really work on the PG skills. Could become an ultra killer, Nitty squared.
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