Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Dan]

Welcome to the Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

2023 Illini Recruiting
Amani Hansberry (2023 PF) committed on August 28th, 2022, signed on November 9th, 2022.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (2023 G) committed on September 30th, 2022, signed on November 9th, 2022.

2024 Illini Recruiting
Morez Johnson (2024 PF) committed on November 4th, 2021.

 

[whatahack]

 

[Big Jack]

So did anyone figure out what Sturdy's tweet was in regards to last night?
@illini0440 or @Indy Illini Fan any ideas?

 

[Big Jack]

 

[STLflyinIllini]

So did anyone figure out what Sturdy's tweet was in regards to last night?
@illini0440 or @Indy Illini Fan any ideas?

it looked like a track and field commit?

 

[HensonHall71]

So did anyone figure out what Sturdy's tweet was in regards to last night?
@illini0440 or @Indy Illini Fan any ideas?

I thought it was a football comment related to the law firm coming back - which the insiders in the football 2023 thread have alluded to

 

[Joel Goodson]

typical highlight reel stuff:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1614856506100355074

athleticism stands out. evidently, sporting a big chip on his shoulder. no clue on facilitating, but he has the skills you want at PG.

 

[Joel Goodson]

no surprise:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1615008491667877888

 

[the national]

mmmm mmmm, a fresh recruiting thread, right out of the oven. Thanks for the fresh batch, Dan

 

[illini0440]

So did anyone figure out what Sturdy's tweet was in regards to last night?
@illini0440 or @Indy Illini Fan any ideas?

Check out my post in football 2023

 

[Joel Goodson]

Article on Jakstys (O'Brien. CST): https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1...-high-school-basketball-jason-jakstys-huntley

Obviously, he's gonna need to get Fletched, but he's kind of a unicorn (a la Hawkins). Definitely worth keeping tabs on. Great that he's visited and we're in early.

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

So has a priority(s) risen to the top yet as far as 2024 class? Seems like in 2023 class it was Amani and in 2022 class it was Ty and maybe slightly less Epps. Haven’t really heard one name identified for 2024 or is it too early.

 

[3nDGuy]

Article on Jakstys (O'Brien. CST): https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/1...-high-school-basketball-jason-jakstys-huntley

Obviously, he's gonna need to get Fletched, but he's kind of a unicorn (a la Hawkins). Definitely worth keeping tabs on. Great that he's visited and we're in early.

If this kid doesn't have Wisconsin written all over him..

 

[3nDGuy]

So has a priority(s) risen to the top yet as far as 2024 class? Seems like in 2023 class it was Amani and in 2022 class it was Ty and maybe slightly less Epps. Haven’t really heard one name identified for 2024 or is it too early.

Morez Johnson

 

[Ga65]

Without considering transfers most impressed with positional balance. Bigs with Dain, Perrin, Hansbury, Gooden and Lieb. Guards with Epps, Harris, Moretti and Lawhorn. RJ and Rodgers as wings. Also lot of overlap with guys like Gooden and Perrin playing at the wing, Rodgers playing guard to big, RJ guard ala TJ, Harris and Epps playing sg-sf. Lots of flexible pieces that were seriously lacking pre-BU.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

Without considering transfers most impressed with positional balance. Bigs with Dain, Perrin, Hansbury, Gooden and Lieb. Guards with Epps, Harris, Moretti and Lawhorn. RJ and Rodgers as wings. Also lot of overlap with guys like Gooden and Perrin playing at the wing, Rodgers playing guard to big, RJ guard ala TJ, Harris and Epps playing sg-sf. Lots of flexible pieces that were seriously lacking pre-BU.

Assuming all those guys stay long-term. In today's age of CBB, I'd say less than 50% of kids will finish with the school they start with.

 

[Dbell1981]

Assuming all those guys stay long-term. In today's age of CBB, I'd say less than 50% of kids will finish with the school they start with.

I think the portal world will settle down eventually. Hoping we can get to 70-75% of original signees stay until graduation or draft.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

I think the portal world will settle down eventually. Hoping we can get to 70-75% of original signees stay until graduation or draft.

The additional covid year hurt these younger kids a lot

 

[Bigtex]

Assuming all those guys stay long-term. In today's age of CBB, I'd say less than 50% of kids will finish with the school they start with.

Without considering transfers most impressed with positional balance. Bigs with Dain, Perrin, Hansbury, Gooden and Lieb. Guards with Epps, Harris, Moretti and Lawhorn. RJ and Rodgers as wings. Also lot of overlap with guys like Gooden and Perrin playing at the wing, Rodgers playing guard to big, RJ guard ala TJ, Harris and Epps playing sg-sf. Lots of flexible pieces that were seriously lacking pre-BU.

who is gooden?

 

[Bbuck21]

Without considering transfers most impressed with positional balance. Bigs with Dain, Perrin, Hansbury, Gooden and Lieb. Guards with Epps, Harris, Moretti and Lawhorn. RJ and Rodgers as wings. Also lot of overlap with guys like Gooden and Perrin playing at the wing, Rodgers playing guard to big, RJ guard ala TJ, Harris and Epps playing sg-sf. Lots of flexible pieces that were seriously lacking pre-BU.

Assuming by Gooden, you meant Goode. If so, I woudn't include in the "bigs" group

 

[Bigtex]

Assuming by Gooden, you meant Goode. If so, I woudn't include in the "bigs" group

Listed with the bigs - didn’t make the association to Goode

 

[ptgrd23]

Sure wish Rodgers could develop a 3 point shot and improve his FT. He is very good on everything else.

 

[Gillme]

who is gooden?

He is tied to Plenty. They make a sweet team

 

[Mobi]

typical highlight reel stuff:

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1614856506100355074

athleticism stands out. evidently, sporting a big chip on his shoulder. no clue on facilitating, but he has the skills you want at PG.

I think the key for DGL's early success is how well he defenses. He can contribute if he gets to stay on the court. I am excited about him.

 

[phats22]

Assuming by Gooden, you meant Goode. If so, I woudn't include in the "bigs" group

I think he's the past participle