NBB1979
UIUCFAN1
- Springfield, IL
A number of sources reported that we didn't have to say no. We simply never offered him the job.
:thumb: thank you
A number of sources reported that we didn't have to say no. We simply never offered him the job.
Huh? OA visits and a commitment date is announced the same night? How can that be anything but good signs?
Pretty sure the point wasn't that UI said no to Cuonzo or Cuonzo said no to UI, but rather that Cuonzo keeps recruiting committed players.
Should be a stressful weekend: Ayo visits WF and Landers visits VT.
He more or less officially committed tonight, which is what he had actually already done with the staff in the previous home.
As I've been saying on this board, going to be very interesting to see what happens with Conditt. They wanted Castleton to commit first and theyre likely tonight get their wish.
The way I read it is that Castleton agreed to make a decision immediately following his Michigan visit. He may be an Illinois lean, but as long as he takes that visit, anything can happen. If he chooses MI, he has to decide quickly or the spot could be taken by THT who is just waiting on paperwork. My guess is Illinois, but it's not a done deal unless that visit gets canceled.
Castleton and THT have nothing to do with each other at Michigan.
The way I read it is that Castleton agreed to make a decision immediately following his Michigan visit. He may be an Illinois lean, but as long as he takes that visit, anything can happen. If he chooses MI, he has to decide quickly or the spot could be taken by THT who is just waiting on paperwork. My guess is Illinois, but it's not a done deal unless that visit gets canceled.
An official offer has yet to be extended as his transcripts are currently being sent to Michigan. But that could change soon, according to Horton-Tucker.
“Yeah, it’s going to be there,” he said. “The opportunity is there, I’m going to be able to come to Michigan if I want to.
A rather smug statement...."I'm going to be able to come to Michigan if I want to."
Should be a stressful weekend: Ayo visits WF and Landers visits VT.
I really like this staff and the effort they put into recruiting since they've been hired. To be fair, I'm pretty sure I said the same thing about JG and staff at the beginning, but I am pretty excited about the renewed hope we have at this point.Don't be to stressed. Staff has put in the work on those two guys, as well as many others. Trust them.
When the product on the court is weak it is difficult to sell. Other schools are destinations for players, Illinois hasn't been for a long time.
Cuonzo's Mom didn't like Whitman.
Chin Coleman headed to see THT tonight.
Feeling really good about CC.
Feeling good about Chin Coleman or Colin Castleton?
Should be a stressful weekend: Ayo visits WF and Landers visits VT.
I don't know how this may affect any of the players we are recruiting but former four-star recruit Jared Ridder will transfer from the Xavier Musketeers. The Missouri State Bears are the heavy favorites to land the talented small forward. I know that some of the people we are recruiting are or were being recruited by Xavier. I just don't remember who. Again, I have a cold and am kind of fuzzy.
Side note: Missouri State also just picked up Grant Gelon former Indiana player, a 6' 5" 195 pound SG from Crown Point, Indiana. He played sparingly as a freshman at Indiana. He transferred to State Fair Community College for his sophomore season. Nice pick up in just a couple of days for this mid major school