Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January-March 2017)
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I couldn't open the video so I can't see the angle he took but it's not unusual for D-1 level athletes to do it in two dribbles. The HS staff I work on has actually stolen a speed layup drill from everyone's favorite replacement candidate, Archie Miller, where he requires his guys to score a full speed layup from the half court/sideline corner in 2 dribbles or less.
Not to reply my own post like a d-bag, but after posting I was finally able to get the video to open. 3 dribbles but the first one looked more like it came off the move to get by his man. 2 more from there. I love how he attacks the rim to dunk the ball. If he doesn't end up here I might vomit. Really can't believe how bad I want us to get this kid despite not knowing who he was a few months ago.
I definitely do not disagree, there's also the factor of wanting to completely remove any of the stench from the previous regime (like when jerrance wasn't retained by groce.) I'm just pointing out that if there were a head coaching change in a year where there is a high level of roster turn over, there is a better than normal chance that the lead recruiter on a monster incoming class would get considered for retainment.
Depends on the coach, obviously.
It's a well known drill, we use it at AAU all the time. It teaches players to "push" the ball forward on the fast break away from their body, while maintaining control. They have to do it in 2-3 dribbles. From the half court/sideline corner they can't do it in less than 2 dribbles, however, (i.e., in 1 dribble) because it ends up being a floater more than a true layup.
The Greek Freak is indeed an athletic freak, it looks easy in 1 dribble, he even has to duck to avoid hitting his head on the rim, but he has the longest stride in the NBA. He can cover the length of the court in 3 less strides (10) than the average NBA player (13).
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John Calipari said Derrick Rose could do the entire court in 2 dribbles. Some sick athletes floating around that NBA. Unfortunately not enough on our team. Bringing the point back to smith I think he's definitely a step in the right direction. From people who have seen him live, how long are his arms? How is his lateral movement? Does he's slide with his hands wide or handcheck?
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True story, I saw Jamie Brandon take off with a foot inside the foul line and dunk at Leo HS as an 8th grader
Not sure this is really Illinois related.
@VerbalCommits: 2017 Illini Bluffs (IL) F Taylor Bruninga received an offer from Illinois State. (HT @Illinois_Irish) @tbruninga32 http://verbalcommits.com/players/taylor-bruninga
@VerbalCommits: 2017 Illini Bluffs (IL) F Taylor Bruninga received an offer from Illinois State. (HT @Illinois_Irish) @tbruninga32 http://verbalcommits.com/players/taylor-bruninga
It's not, but The Central Illinois Sleeper is a tale as old as time on this board, so this thread would be incomplete without the latest Bruninga news.
NW has also inquired.
Tarise Bryson(ISU) MVC player of the year 2001-Decatur
Clint Cuffle(Evansville) Avg 16 ppt and 5 rbd Junior year- Riverton
Ravonte Rice- we all know him
Carlton Fay(SIU)- Double digit scorer for 3 years-Hennepin
Tyler Sebring(Elon) Averaging 14 ppg and read as Soph- Normal
James Kinney(San Jose St) 17ppg career- Champaign(originally recruited to Ohio by John Groce)
Nate Miller(Bowling Green) 14 and 7 as senior to lead team-Springfield
Jeremy Crouch(Bradley) All conference MVC- Pekin
There is a ton of them really depending on definition of sleeper.
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Taphorn from Northwestern is also from Pekin. Gets playing time on a good team.
Yeah I tried to stay away from guys who had big Conference offers but who made a substantial impact at a lower level. Central Illinois usually produces a few D1 players per year.
I targeted guys without major offers who had an impact at lower levels. I know many wouldn't have made an impact at Major schools but it was exercise to show that there have been Central Illinois Sleepers that arguably could have played up a level as Ravonte did.
Why would you consider keeping any coaches from a staff that was fired for underperforming?
Coach McClain was a completely different scenario. Coach left and continuity of a talent roster.
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Ayo and Morgan Park at Simeon (Kezo, Horton-Tucker, Clements, Messiah Jones) tonight for another Battle of Vincennes. Always a great game even if Ayo ends up being the only guy we recruit from the 2 teams. Scheduled tip is 5 CT but with city traffic and the CPS being the disorganized body it is and forgetting to send buses to schools on time, can never be sure about that (and let's hope they get all the baskets over the floor cranked up correctly.) After Simeon got upset at Bogan last week, they're number 2 in MOB's ranking --the Trib, JoeHoops and CSN Power Preps Top 20 all kept them at number 1 -- and MP is 6th.
http://thecube.com/event/morgan-park-simeon-boys-high-school-basketball-707219
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Anyone going to the Central vs Mahomet game tonight? First time I will be watching little Finke in person.
Jacob Epperson a legitimate high major option in 2017
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While strength gain is in order for Jacob Epperson, his passing skills, motor, and touch from 15-feet and in have made the Australian import a fine late target for the high-major rung. We value his ability to get up and down the floor and could see the La Lumiere product becoming a solid high-post frontcourt weapon in the years ahead as it seems as if the likes of Creighton and Illinois are right up there with him.
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RIVALS' REACTION
While strength gain is in order for Jacob Epperson, his passing skills, motor, and touch from 15-feet and in have made the Australian import a fine late target for the high-major rung. We value his ability to get up and down the floor and could see the La Lumiere product becoming a solid high-post frontcourt weapon in the years ahead as it seems as if the likes of Creighton and Illinois are right up there with him.
https://basketballrecruiting.rivals...al&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
Illinois: “I haven’t really watched them too much but I like how they get up and down the floor, it’s sort of my style of game.”
This has to be a positive, right?
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