All the pay sites say he's coming to the Illini, guaranteed.
I must have chosen the wrong pay site.
Its been confirmed that Mr. Smith is wearing an Illini shirt today at school.
For some reason, it seems vital that he choose us.Dave Wischnowsky @wischlist 19m19 minutes ago
Per @prepbullseye: Mark Smith will announce his college decision on Wednesday.
Deal. 500 million internet points that there are hats on the table.
Think of how much reputation I would gain here if I win!
You'd have your choice of beach houses.
For the record, I believe there will be hats on the table, but 500 million internet points is too good an opportunity to pass up! Think of how much reputation I would gain here if I win!
If that's true, a visit to WKU raises a bunch of red flags for me. Sorry but a school like WKU doesn't suddenly become a recruiting powerhouse without very good reason. And that reason would have to be more than Rick Stansbury.
For some reason, it seems vital that he choose us.
I hadn't really bothered to watch much of Smith's highlight footage in the past, probably because I assumed IL had no shot. I just watched some on YouTube. Good lord, the kid's a beast. If he's #75 then this is the best class of all time. He looks like UI soph/junior Deron Williams in high school. And now I'll be really disappointed if he goes elsewhere. Wish I'd decided to not bother looking at the videos. Kid is a baller.
If that's true, a visit to WKU raises a bunch of red flags for me. Sorry but a school like WKU doesn't suddenly become a recruiting powerhouse without very good reason. And that reason would have to be more than Rick Stansbury.
It is ever thus.
We're probably not getting him. And it's not the end of the world. The end of the world is not understanding why we're not getting him, and not orienting ourselves in a direction towards getting the future him's.
I hope it has nothing to do with Brian Cook.Its been confirmed that Mr. Smith is wearing an Illini shirt today at school.
When I watched this tape a few months ago DWILL did come to mind. Just his body size and the way he goes into his shot. Obviously comparing a high school kid's ability to Junior in College Dwill is not reasonable but he has the kind of body and style on the court that does bring back memories. Maybe that is why I think he is going to be so good.I had the same feeling when I watched him a couple months ago - a holy cow, we have to get this guy. Soph/junior Deron is hyperbolic, but he looks like an NBA player. Btw, I also had that feeling watching high school videos of Jamal Murray - a this kid is big, very athletic, can handle, shoot, drive and score - look out.
I hope it has nothing to do with Brian Cook.
EDIT: Don't jump on S&C for sounding too negative. He's just a realistic UI fan. I could stand to dial back a bit myself.
I'm curious if something will leak an hour or so before he announces?
Sucks to be you guys! I get to find out at 4 PM!
...wait...
Soph/junior Deron is hyperbolic.
I'm curious if something will leak an hour or so before he announces?