Chris Yates
Recruiting Correspondent
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A Kentucky writer just went up with a Mark Smith crystal ball pick for Michigan State, so I suppose that sounds like an answer to your question.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2017)
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A Kentucky writer just went up with a Mark Smith crystal ball pick for Michigan State, so I suppose that sounds like an answer to your question.
If KY is out, that leaves MSU, OSU and KSU as our remaining competition. The Kool-Aid tells me Bruce Weber is not going to win a recruiting battle with us. Cross out KSU. Right now, OSU does not have anything to offer that we do not. A long time fan of Illinois won't leave Illinois for an equal or lesser offer. Cross off OSU.
That leaves MSU, which has all kinds of advantages over us. However, Smith left there without signing and left there saying he wanted to use his last official. That says we are far from out of this one.
So, the official Kool-Aid report is:
MSU - 60%
ILL - 30%
Field - 10%
Yeah they already have a point guard and combo guard to go with 2 shooting guards now. They're done with guards.
What position do you think Smith is most likely to play in college? Yes, I think this means Smith isn't going to UK.
I had assumed the point, but perhaps not.
Piper was on Tay and J Show yesterday.
You can listen here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEd0ttTnGY
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
I know Piper goes on Tay and J. Not what I'm talking about.
I think if/when he plays pro ball he's a 1 but in terms of roster fit with the other pieces at UIUC or UK he'd play a 2 (who's very capable with the ball in his hands.) If he is really good at the PG, maybe a Dee/Deron shared duties situation. UK has Quade Green coming in (5* PG).
On the other hand, he'd probably fit best at the 1 at MSU, which is probably part of their sell. So I guess you're probably right that he will end up playing PG
I for one like the show a lot, Carp is just like any Illini fan and tends to let his feels out on the show, might be why you think they are uniformed. But as they are friends with Piper and Werner I would tend to think they know more then the avg fan knows about what might be going on behind closed doors. It is like most sports shows you either like it or you don't though so can understand your point of view about it
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So now this is going to be a thing.
https://twitter.com/REALPREPREPORTS DEREK ELLISON @REALPREPREPORTS 2h2 hours ago
Have any of you been contacted by the new Head coach of Illinois yet??? @TheMacIrvinFire @nikemeanstreets @WolvesILL @Teamrose123
DEREK ELLISON @REALPREPREPORTS
Are in state HM prospects priority
??? @UI_CoachBrad you might want to reach out sooner than later
@IlliniMBB http://www.thepreproundballreport.com
https://twitter.com/REALPREPREPORTS/status/851817693900615680
https://twitter.com/REALPREPREPORTS DEREK ELLISON @REALPREPREPORTS 2h2 hours ago
Have any of you been contacted by the new Head coach of Illinois yet??? @TheMacIrvinFire @nikemeanstreets @WolvesILL @Teamrose123
DEREK ELLISON @REALPREPREPORTS
Are in state HM prospects priority
https://twitter.com/REALPREPREPORTS/status/851817693900615680
I just wanted to say how much fans and supporters of Fighting Illini Basketball appreciate Trent Fraiser and Demonte Williams honoring their NLI with the Illini. These young men have made the correct choice on many levels and understand what giving their word on something means. Both of these young men have the respect and support of Illini fans now, and into the future. They will be successful on and off the court throughout their lives.
So now this is going to be a thing.
https://twitter.com/REALPREPREPORTS DEREK ELLISON @REALPREPREPORTS 2h2 hours ago
Have any of you been contacted by the new Head coach of Illinois yet??? @TheMacIrvinFire @nikemeanstreets @WolvesILL @Teamrose123
DEREK ELLISON @REALPREPREPORTS
Are in state HM prospects priority??? @UI_CoachBrad you might want to reach out sooner than later@IlliniMBB http://www.thepreproundballreport.com
https://twitter.com/REALPREPREPORTS/status/851817693900615680
What a joke. Someone needs to humble this guy.
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MSU has Winston solidly entrenched as a PG and Foster Loyer (018) PG on the way. MSU also has Langford and McQuaid at the SG. Not sure what position Smith would play at MSU.
icengineer
- Southern Illinois
I'm surprised no one caught this in the comment section of that article?!?!
Anyone have some insight? Darth, are you on here?? :wave:
He did have higher ranked classes, but that was largely due to class size.
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Defnitely not Darth. I think that was more projecting from part of the fanbase that were so against Groce they thought all our players were too, plus our recruits would be overjoyed with his firing. Also saw at least one person on here who thought that firing Groce was the best possible development in the Smith recruitment. I'm sure others thought the same thing.
Joseph Kerr
- Fort Wayne, IN
Anyone have thoughts on Taylor Bruniga? 6'9" forward who was a PG but grew 6 inches. Can handle the ball and shoot, and this sounds like a BU type player?
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Henricksen is the one who brought this to everyone's attention. He'll be on Tay and J today and I'm sure will be asked about this -- probably right after he says 'Glad to be here.'
Jeremy WernerVerified account @JWernerScout 4h4 hours ago
Jeremy Werner Retweeted Joe Henricksen
The great @joehoopsreport joins @TayandJShow today at 4:05 to discuss these #illini topics
kcib8130
- Parts Unknown
Tremont Waters would be a pretty great addition to pair with Trent Frazier...
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