Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Guess we have to give Alexander a pass on being quiet on the recruiting trail; his time has been taken up by having his first name legally changed.
Is it possible that Geoff has his brother out recruiting for him?
 
#177      
We will be in the Dra Gibbs sweepstakes until the end.
Any information on why they are taking a huge slide in the rankings? Did they get injured? Are they playing behind someone? Did someone leak that they are most likely going to go to IL? While I agree that rankings are only a guideline, when there is a huge sudden drop, there is usually something behind it.

Top 10 12 months ago
Top 50 4 months ago
Now ~80.
 
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Any information on why they are taking a huge slide in the rankings? Did they get injured? Are they playing behind someone? Did someone leak that they are most likely going to go to IL? While I agree that rankings are only a guideline, when there is a huge sudden drop, there is usually something behind it.

Top 10 12 months ago
Top 50 4 months ago
Now ~80.
I don't know, but the combination of that hair, those eyes and his expression kind of make it look like he has been hanging around with Pru lately.
 
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Any information on why they are taking a huge slide in the rankings? Did they get injured? Are they playing behind someone? Did someone leak that they are most likely going to go to IL? While I agree that rankings are only a guideline, when there is a huge sudden drop, there is usually something behind it.

Top 10 12 months ago
Top 50 4 months ago
Now ~80.
Pretty sure he had a pretty serious series of foot injuries and missed a lot of time, not dissimilar to Clark
 
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Any information on why they are taking a huge slide in the rankings? Did they get injured? Are they playing behind someone? Did someone leak that they are most likely going to go to IL? While I agree that rankings are only a guideline, when there is a huge sudden drop, there is usually something behind it.

Top 10 12 months ago
Top 50 4 months ago
Now ~80.
I think if you watched his play on you tube, you will see that ranking him as high as 80 is generous. he a 6'0" 150 # non-shooter who constantly gets knocked to the floor. I don't believe that he could defend a Big 10 guard. There's a reason that Purdon't quit pursuing him. He has underwealming sturdiness and it's not off-set by being a dead eye shooter.

But...if the coach wants him I withdraw everything I've said!
 
#182      
We will be in the Dra Gibbs sweepstakes until the end.
Not sure if that’s a good thing. Had a Purdue fan tell me his mom makes Nojel Eastern’s mom look like a saint. No idea if that’s accurate but if so probably best to stay away
 
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I think if you watched his play on you tube, you will see that ranking him as high as 80 is generous. he a 6'0" 150 # non-shooter who constantly gets knocked to the floor. I don't believe that he could defend a Big 10 guard. There's a reason that Purdon't quit pursuing him. He has underwealming sturdiness and it's not off-set by being a dead eye shooter.

But...if the coach wants him I withdraw everything I've said!
Not really sure where you’re getting that from at all, he scored 18 ppg in the EYBL (best AAU circuit in the country) this summer and shot 37% from 3.

If I’m going to knit pick even more he’s listed as 6’1 165, and Purdue didn’t stop pursuing him. He decommitted because Purdue’s NIL (or lack their of) is a joke. And they will continue to miss out on kids because of it.
 
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sacraig

The desert
I think of Skyy as nothing more than a way to get Tobey Maguire to Champaign

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pruman91

Paducah, Ky
Not really sure where you’re getting that from at all, he scored 18 ppg in the EYBL (best AAU circuit in the country) this summer and shot 37% from 3.

If I’m going to knit pick even more he’s listed as 6’1 165, and Purdue didn’t stop pursuing him. He decommitted because Purdue’s NIL (or lack their of) is a joke. And they will continue to miss out on kids because of it.
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I think if you watched his play on you tube, you will see that ranking him as high as 80 is generous. he a 6'0" 150 # non-shooter who constantly gets knocked to the floor. I don't believe that he could defend a Big 10 guard. There's a reason that Purdon't quit pursuing him. He has underwealming sturdiness and it's not off-set by being a dead eye shooter.

But...if the coach wants him I withdraw everything I've said!
He made 2.3 3’s per game in 23 MPG during the EYBL in the summer and was 29-30 from the free throw line…
 
#192      
A lot will be told in this upcoming OV. How does he get along with the current team members, interaction with his parents will tell alot and of course his informal workouts will gauge his talent level. We will know more after this visit.
 
#193      

Joel Goodson

respect my decision™
A lot will be told in this upcoming OV. How does he get along with the current team members, interaction with his parents will tell alot and of course his informal workouts will gauge his talent level. We will know more after this visit.

Suppose it's all systems go WRT both parties, there's still a boatload of very young guards already here. It's one thing to have to fight for the keys, it's quite another to be a backup PG (if Clark isn't a 1AD), at least initially. And WRT to the latter scenario, am not suggesting that would be detrimental for his development. A 6' 1" PG isn't getting to the NBA in 2 years (unless he's a Zeke type and he's not).
 
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sacraig

The desert
I don't know if my Boiler-hating heart could survive us declining a commit from someone who had already de-committed from Purdue.

What a statement of the progress we've made. Happy Happy Joy Joy.
I'm in a weird situation where Purdue the school annoys me far more than Purdue the sports teams.
 
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