Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (Week of May 17th, 2021)

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

Happy to be wrong.

But let's not forget that "everything is fine - goodnight" is something that happened to us and can easily happen again. That said, I'll keep this comment white to keep the peace. The tweet doesn't move the needle for me personally.

 

[trtl]

I mean, we really don't know what the next year is going to look like wrt competition on the roster and who earns playing time vs who doesn't. People are understandably concerned about what the 2021 class does now as the staff changes, but the roles these kids fit into as they actually get onto campus can inform any 2022 transfer decisions, including for a guy like Podz who is clearing the air about the immediate future.

So to be clear, your focus after his tweet is to express your concern about him transferring next year?

 

[Whitewaterr]

So to be clear, your focus after his tweet is to express your concern about him transferring next year?

Battered Illinois Fan Syndrome. Treated with 10mL/kg/hr IV Kool-Aid. Patient instructed to follow up in April of 2022.

 

[IlliniShelt]

Battered Illinois Fan Syndrome. Treated with 10mL/kg/hr IV Kool-Aid. Patient instructed to follow up in April of 2022.

Jameson may be substituted for Kool aid

 

[hooraybeer]

Battered Illinois Fan Syndrome. Treated with 10mL/kg/hr IV Kool-Aid. Patient instructed to follow up in April of 2022.

might want to start with a bolus to get things moving

 

[Poe's Law]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394630528721203203

Was this rumor anywhere else but here? I'm looking for a tweet weighing in on Podzilla nickname or leak the new assistant coaches. Thanks in advance

 

[TGB]

Man. Page after page of replies to each other on this board, that has nothing to do with Illini sports. In the old days this discussion would be a couple of pages related to the good news, and then we would let it go. I don't recognize 80% of the names anymore, and this is turning into some kind of social media site with each post trying to be funnier than the last. Sure miss the good old days.

 

[KnoxIllini2]

Battered Illinois Fan Syndrome. Treated with 10mL/kg/hr IV Kool-Aid. Patient instructed to follow up in April of 2022.

OOF. A case of the BIFS? That's rough. Nothing a little sponge bath can't fix.

 

[skyIdub]

Man. Page after page of replies to each other on this board, that has nothing to do with Illini sports. In the old days this discussion would be a couple of pages related to the good news, and then we would let it go. I don't recognize 80% of the names anymore, and this is turning into some kind of social media site with each post trying to be funnier than the last. Sure miss the good old days.

So....you miss the "good old days" of two or three posts followed by.......nothing?

Exciting.

 

[illininutt]

Not on Illini radar....but he should be:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394651577856692234

Maybe to many SF's already? (2022)

 

[NJJ871]

Man. Page after page of replies to each other on this board, that has nothing to do with Illini sports. In the old days this discussion would be a couple of pages related to the good news, and then we would let it go. I don't recognize 80% of the names anymore, and this is turning into some kind of social media site with each post trying to be funnier than the last. Sure miss the good old days.

Isn't that just a long way of saying....

?

 

[201154JC]

So....you miss the "good old days" of two or three posts followed by.......nothing?

Exciting.

WOW, a Joe E. Brown gif. Excellent work.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Got a feeling that Chester is going to prove the doubters wrong WRT recruiting. He appears to have excellent interpersonal skills. Marry those with being an utter junkyard dog and having a lot to sell, and look out.

Corhen looks severely underrated.

More recruiting news:

@TiptonEdits
2022 four-star Jayden Epps has decommitted from Providence, per his Twitter page.

Previous Top 6: Arkansas, Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, NC State, Providence.

Also held an offer from Kansas and unofficially added them to his list as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394669859435433984

https://247sports.com/player/jayden-epps-46099452/

 

[thedrunkreferee]

Yeah- I get that. I guess my questions was in reference to Illinois taking him. Should have phrased my question differently.

Exactly my thoughts. Take the guy on to get Mitchell, then once Mitchell leaves, let the assistant coach go. It’s 2-3 years.

 

[drsmitty74]

Got a feeling that Chester is going to prove the doubters wrong WRT recruiting. He appears to have excellent interpersonal skills. Marry those with being an utter junkyard dog and having a lot to sell, and look out.

Corhen looks severely underrated.

More recruiting news:

@TiptonEdits
2022 four-star Jayden Epps has decommitted from Providence, per his Twitter page.

Previous Top 6: Arkansas, Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, NC State, Providence.

Also held an offer from Kansas and unofficially added them to his list as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394669859435433984

https://247sports.com/player/jayden-epps-46099452/

Seems like a good thing no?

Go get em Chester!

 

[altgeld88]

Isn't that just a long way of saying....

?

!! Yes it is. And your GIF is a long way of saying: <scroll>.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Exactly my thoughts. Take the guy on to get Mitchell, then once Mitchell leaves, let the assistant coach go. It’s 2-3 years.

For the #3 slot, I could see it. But not for our #1. No way, no how.

 

[alamocityillini]

 

[Joel Goodson]

This sounds pretty good:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394697686864089097

 

[Illini92and96]

Man. Page after page of replies to each other on this board, that has nothing to do with Illini sports. In the old days this discussion would be a couple of pages related to the good news, and then we would let it go. I don't recognize 80% of the names anymore, and this is turning into some kind of social media site with each post trying to be funnier than the last. Sure miss the good old days.

You are saying this ISNT a social media site geared to Illini basketball fans? Maybe block folks you don't know or don't add the value you are seeking.

 

[Kendall Gill’s Uncle]

So to be clear, your focus after his tweet is to express your concern about him transferring next year?

^^This. Trying to predict or worrying about the actions of an 18-22 yr old is pretty futile, especially now (see transfer portal). Even with fittings into roles you never know what they’ve been told or what could possibly happen over the course of the next year. Like a guy who started every game for a Top 5 team as a freshman could transfer out. I don’t disagree that you could basically have the mindset that anyone could transfer out, but I’d rather have the mindset that this guy committed to being here and I’ll enjoy him for the next year.

 

[sacraig]

This sounds pretty good:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394697686864089097

I'm digging the haircut.

 

[Flight33]

Got a feeling that Chester is going to prove the doubters wrong WRT recruiting. He appears to have excellent interpersonal skills. Marry those with being an utter junkyard dog and having a lot to sell, and look out.

Corhen looks severely underrated.

More recruiting news:

@TiptonEdits
2022 four-star Jayden Epps has decommitted from Providence, per his Twitter page.

Previous Top 6: Arkansas, Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, NC State, Providence.

Also held an offer from Kansas and unofficially added them to his list as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394669859435433984

https://247sports.com/player/jayden-epps-46099452/

Funny, some think we only need Illinois alums as ACs, while some think if we do get an Illini Alum that he must somehow be less qualified. It's likely somewhere in the middle. Seems like Frazier, based on skill and background, as a player, is perfect for the job.

 

[BBIQ]

Got a feeling that Chester is going to prove the doubters wrong WRT recruiting. He appears to have excellent interpersonal skills. Marry those with being an utter junkyard dog and having a lot to sell, and look out.

Corhen looks severely underrated.

More recruiting news:

@TiptonEdits
2022 four-star Jayden Epps has decommitted from Providence, per his Twitter page.

Previous Top 6: Arkansas, Florida, Virginia Tech, Texas A&M, NC State, Providence.

Also held an offer from Kansas and unofficially added them to his list as well.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394669859435433984

https://247sports.com/player/jayden-epps-46099452/

I live near Plano (Cameron Corhen), I'm going to try to catch a game with this guy.

 

[Calillini]

This sounds pretty good:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1394697686864089097

Looks like a keeper, I will take two please.