Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Welcome to the Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread :illinois:

2023 Illini Recruiting
Amani Hansberry (2023 PF) committed on August 28th, 2022.

2024 Illini Recruiting
Morez Johnson (2024 PF) committed on November 4th, 2021.
ZZ Clark (2024 G) committed on April 18th, 2022.
 
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A pretty diverse group.

What do you think are the three most important characteristics these coaches/recruiters have in common?
1. They are basketball coaches
2. They are at large Universities
3. They all have significant alumni associations that can provide generous NIL opportunities.

Without those 3 things, recruiting major prospects would be impossible.

(They all also look angry or annoyed)

What do I win?
 
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Historical keys to Illini recruiting

1. Identify players who are interested in Illinois and fit the program needs (Brad casts a huge net)
2. Assistant coaches who can develop strong bond with players and family - Tony Yates, Jimmy Collins, Billy G/Norm R, Antigua/Chin combo, Tim/Chester
3. Winning program
4. Head coach that start want to play for
5. Good facilities
6. Loyal crazy fan base
7. NIL (new)

Lou, Lon, and Bill S all were able tor recruit well. Lou had to start from ground zero. Brad appears to be very good now that we are back to being a winning program. Brad started from ground zero as well.

Bruce and John G struggled. Bruce had no excuses since he inherited a great roster and winning program.

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When I knew the Illini were back!

 
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Dunlop fell from ~70 to ~130 in the rankings yesterday. Just the facts (ma'am).
 
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Historical keys to Illini recruiting

1. Identify players who are interested in Illinois and fit the program needs (Brad casts a huge net)
2. Assistant coaches who can develop strong bond with players and family - Tony Yates, Jimmy Collins, Billy G/Norm R, Antigua/Chin combo, Tim/Chester
3. Winning program
4. Head coach that start want to play for
5. Good facilities
6. Loyal crazy fan base
7. NIL (new)

Lou, Lon, and Bill S all were able tor recruit well. Lou had to start from ground zero. Brad appears to be very good now that we are back to being a winning program. Brad started from ground zero as well.

Bruce and John G struggled. Bruce had no excuses since he inherited a great roster and winning program.

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When I knew the Illini were back!

And evidently scantily clad cheerleaders
 
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