Correct, both are MIF.
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Correct, both are MIF.
Guards are filling out nicely, it's time to dance JB. It is time to dance.
Having been here for each and every kick in the nads' (IDKWTI and Cliffmas being the two biggest), I'm gonna sit back and just watch this staff grow the program in to what it deserves to be. We are not going to hit on 100% of our targets, but we are not gonna be left begging for scraps either. You're either an everyday guy and want to work hard, grind, and buy into the culture, or you're not. If not - best of luck to you, but this staff is going to find kids who do want that.
The days of Illinois being treated like second fiddle are over, and I am here for all of it.
The days of Illinois being treated like second fiddle are over, and I am here for all of it.
Not saying you're wrong, but that hasn't been the case for TSJ thus far. Collins is the first person he's followed in a couple of weeks. He also has followed Dickinson and Skyy for a while.
IlliniwekKDR
- Colorado Springs, CO
I would say Juwan can count, but I truly can't be positive on that.
Pure speculation - potential Kofi replacement could be enoch boakye . Former 5 star that gave the staff a verbal before his "people" forced him to pick ASU. Not in the portal so I doubt the insiders will have anything to say about this one for now...
Dr Copejam
- The Rock
I graduated high school at seventeen. I could have graduated at 16, but my parents wouldn't let me. They indicated I wasn't mature enough. I probably wasn't. I was a freshmen at the U of I and turned 18 that October. If the kid wants to reclassify and he's parents are ok with it, that's all that matters. I trust Underwood and his staff.I can see why he might want to reclassify. In my senior year, I only needed my English credit and PE. To say I was a little bit of a problem for my teachers and administrator would be an understatement.We don’t really know his birthdate, physical maturity level or credit situation. I vote for letting BU and the staff help him make the best decision.
Think the staff will test the waters at all? This is one recruitment where I could have pseudo-insider status.
well of course they can. Has it ever happened? I doubt it.
Ayo checked all the boxes...
Talented guy.
Top national recruit.
Chicago and Illinois roots.
Appreciation and respect for the Illini roundball legacy.
Personal desire to take on a challenge greater than himself (not just pursuit of personal glory).
Set a high goal to bring the Illini program back to national prominence.
And most importantly... a man of character with deep family roots and connection to friends and community.
And finally, HE DELIVERED ON ALL OF THESE AND MORE.
And now we all get to share in his taking rightful his place in The Association and doing himself and the Illini program proud.
Yes, one guy can turn things around... if he’s the RIGHT guy.
Sometimes, The Right Guy comes along at the Right Time.
Built like a tank from the look of it. Looks really strong for a soph
Did Lucas and Brian Johnson play together?
Yep and should keep growing at that age. He looks great as is but a few more inches would be great too.
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Both ZZ and Morez are TA recruits, correct? Of that he hasn’t already made a name for himself in a short period of time, but now just think about the schools that will try to poach him in 23 and 24 (if those two don’t reclass). I hope Whitman has his checkbook ready lol
Wow...really surprised by that one.
That already happened a few weeks ago and Josh gave TA a raise.
Illinois Basketball: Illini currently in top 3 for 4-star Chicago point guard
Illinois basketball has been doing some impressive recruiting work lately. The Illini are now in the top three for a four-star Chicago point guard.
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