Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2017)

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Illiniman94

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Second and Chalmers said:
Those are not guards.
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Yeah I am sure exactly what Kipper should be classified at. He is strong as an oxe so I guess a small 4, but I don't think he is skilled enough to be a 3. At least not from what I have seen. Hitting 2 out of 10 threes doesn't make him a good shooter. I think he has to play a game like the rev. If I remember correctly they are about the same height so I think he has to be an undersized four and bang.
 
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Trakis

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Brandon McCoy just tweeted that he's announcing tonight....
 
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Whitmans Sampler

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I'm no insider, but I've got a really good feeling about Badocchi. Illinois seems to do well in quieter recruitments like his. Plus I have a hard time believing he prefers Bennett's mover-blocker offense to Underwood's run n gun.
 
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IlliniFin86

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illinifan87 said:
Trying to think back to Livingston and Alexander.

Despite the Brian Cook jersey, how confident were we in landing Livingston? Or was Duke always the heavy favorite?

I remember with Alexander it was neck and neck between us and Kansas. Day of the announcement was insanity. Reports flying everywhere, rumors Groce was told by Alexander he got him, etc. But insiders still believed Kansas had the edge.

Seems like there's a ton of smoke about Smith and Illinois. From all over the place. Maybe that's not accurate or something changes, but this one feels different. Or at least I hope so.


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Illini were never in the lead with Shaun. Self left spring of Shaun's high school junior year. Weber had from hiring date to November to try. He tried hard. The other open spot was spoken for by Shaun Pruitt.

Shaun's five visits were set for UNC, Illinois, Duke, Arizona and Florida (I think in that order). Florida visit got cancelled with a PG commitment. UNC was the leader but Roy pushed for a commitment on the visit. Shaun was extremely mature and true to the process and promised everyone he was taking the visits scheduled. Roy made the choice to take Quentin Thomas.

Duke then became the leader. Shaun's dad liked what Duke could do for Shaun. Grandpa Livingston connected with Coach k through their military backgrounds.

The Illini stayed in the conversation but never had an edge. Wayne was trying hard and kept the possibility alive. Shaun accepted a late invitation to illinois' midnight madness (or whatever it was called). Shaun was impressed and the family got worried. The Sunday before his Wednesday announcement I played ball with Shaun's dad and he was still concerned illini had done enough.

Obviously they hadn't. I attended the announcement in the Peoria High library not knowing for sure but realizing it was most likely Duke.

One other note. Coach K didn't like Shaun's call telling him he was entering the draft.
 
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Thor015

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Too much cryptic

For I dreamed a Dream and that dream is no longer alive for me
 
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westcoastillini

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The rare ol whale 'mid storm and gale
In the ocean, his home shall be.
A giant in might, where might is right
He is king of the open sea
 
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whitesxfan2012

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Look up the past few posts I've made...they've all invloved one individual. :thumb:

I kind of have to be criptict with how I divulge things on here. It was the best I could do at the time.
 
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IlliniFin86 said:
Illini were never in the lead with Shaun. Self left spring of Shaun's high school junior year. Weber had from hiring date to November to try. He tried hard. The other open spot was spoken for by Shaun Pruitt.

Shaun's five visits were set for UNC, Illinois, Duke, Arizona and Florida (I think in that order). Florida visit got cancelled with a PG commitment. UNC was the leader but Roy pushed for a commitment on the visit. Shaun was extremely mature and true to the process and promised everyone he was taking the visits scheduled. Roy made the choice to take Quentin Thomas.

Duke then became the leader. Shaun's dad liked what Duke could do for Shaun. Grandpa Livingston connected with Coach k through their military backgrounds.

The Illini stayed in the conversation but never had an edge. Wayne was trying hard and kept the possibility alive. Shaun accepted a late invitation to illinois' midnight madness (or whatever it was called). Shaun was impressed and the family got worried. The Sunday before his Wednesday announcement I played ball with Shaun's dad and he was still concerned illini had done enough.

Obviously they hadn't. I attended the announcement in the Peoria High library not knowing for sure but realizing it was most likely Duke.

One other note. Coach K didn't like Shaun's call telling him he was entering the draft.
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Awesome info! Thanks man!
 
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whitesxfan2012

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For instance, if I told you the cake for tomorrow's announcement was O&B....well, that would be way too obvious, right? :D
 
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BMo79

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After Smith who else do we still have offers out to for 2017 ?


Toppin

Badocchi


Bragg


JT


Pickett ?? not sure if he still has one
 
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