Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[NashvILLe05]

Love the Stick Smith references. I remember randomly sitting at a table next to him in the Union between classes. He had the longest legs I’d ever seen on a man. It’s insane how big some of these guys are up close.

 

[Captain05]

The plan for Luigi would be to come do a prep year here in the US next year likely at LYP or SCA and then join the team the following year … Would slot right in to Tomi’s spot …

No one has put more work into this recruitment than Geoff …

Mainly battling BYU & UK … We lead …

Indy, why wouldn't he redshirt?

 

[jumpingjack]

Pretty good chance Tomi and Morez come back next year? (as of now)

But that's a problem for another day.

 

[sacraig]

Indy, why wouldn't he redshirt?

Because instead hew could play at a prep program.

 

[Heisenbobble]

Reading tea leaves or same issue with Morez as before (TA leaving/not happy with his role)?

 

[LvilleILL1]

Pretty good chance Tomi and Morez come back next year? (as of now)

Yes

 

[stevej64]

Because instead hew could play at a prep program.

I’d rather see him locked in at Illinois and practice with our studs rather then play with a bunch of high schoolers. Wrap him up in a 2 year deal

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I would expect there is some back channel discussion between Euro recruits camp's and people from KJ and Tomi background......

Seems that would bode well for the Illini....................sometimes it's not only about the Benjamins .......................

Unfortunately due to the relative strength of the Euro to the Benjamin, 1 Humrichous is worth only a 0.97 exchange rate over in Europe. We might want to deal in Francs instead

 

[chibar]

Yes

Tomi and Morez back is, and would be, a very formidable frontcourt. Definitely need a viable back-up tho

 

[Battle89]

Unfortunately due to the relative strength of the Euro to the Benjamin, 1 Humrichous is worth only a 0.97 exchange rate over in Europe. We might want to deal in Francs instead

Heard Jakstys was thinking of moving to a UK league, but was still short a few Pounds

 

[pruman91]

Unfortunately due to the relative strength of the Euro to the Benjamin, 1 Humrichous is worth only a 0.97 exchange rate over in Europe. We might want to deal in Francs instead

we need to marks right in there then..........

 

[NASchamp]

Might look like Nick Smith, but certainly doesn't appear to play like him. He's really pretty fluid and athletic for a guy that size.

 

[kyillinifan]

imagine Tomi, Morez and the Italian Stallion on the floor together. Just pondering. Love to see him on the court next year with the OandB on.

 

[BalloonsTheElephant]

Unfortunately due to the relative strength of the Euro to the Benjamin, 1 Humrichous is worth only a 0.97 exchange rate over in Europe. We might want to deal in Francs instead

Let's put tariffs on imported basketball players. That will fix it.

 

[HailtotheChief]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888825127128723663

It's cool that he us coming with Kofi in the gym on his night and Tomi hopefully having a good game. I see he just turned 18 about 2 weeks ago so he should still be growing into that frame plus getting more coordinated and use to 7'3" frame.

 

[kyillinifan]

Will Fletch check and see if his growth plates are still open. Would be amazing if they are still open.

 

[Illini4Christ]

imagine Tomi, Morez and the Italian Stallion on the floor together. Just pondering. Love to see him on the court next year with the OandB on.

 

[Yes33]

Stumbled across this highlight reel. A lot to like about the way he moves at that size.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888829903748870247

Very agile for his size!

 

[HensonHall71]

Stumbled across this highlight reel. A lot to like about the way he moves at that size.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888829903748870247

There was nobody else above 6’6” in any of those highlights but he does move well for a kid his size. Would be a nice addition 2 years from now now

 

[Illini in OC]

Will Fletch check and see if his growth plates are still open. Would be amazing if they are still open.

Any way we can impact neck length?

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

Speaking of Euro players, missed that Jonas Boulefaa from France visited in what looks like late Dec. Anyone remember how the visit went, what he brings to the table on court, and prospects of him joining team next year?

 

[AirNeazy]

Yes

Time for some good ol' Bill Self Hi-Lo post action next year. Love it

 

[LvilleILL1]

Speaking of Euro players, missed that Jonas Boulefaa from France visited in what looks like late Dec. Anyone remember how the visit went, what he brings to the table on court, and prospects of him joining team next year?

They have two huge named Euro guys in front of him right now-they are about to land one in the next few weeks and the other will depend on what Will Riley ends up doing. He's a good player, a good plan B. Also depends on if they bring Ben back or not-Ben will be allowed to come back most likely but with the role of a bench guy getting 20 minutes a game

 

[NarrowJ]

They have two huge named Euro guys in front of him right now-they are about to land one in the next few weeks and the other will depend on what Will Riley ends up doing. He's a good player, a good plan B. Also depends on if they bring Ben back or not-Ben will be allowed to come back most likely but with the role of a bench guy getting 20 minutes a game

Ben with another year to work on a few things here and there could end up being the Ben we thought we were getting this year

 

[BWA]

They have two huge named Euro guys in front of him right now-they are about to land one in the next few weeks and the other will depend on what Will Riley ends up doing. He's a good player, a good plan B. Also depends on if they bring Ben back or not-Ben will be allowed to come back most likely but with the role of a bench guy getting 20 minutes a game

I'm all for bringing back every single guy who wants to be back. Even Ben and Booth. I just want continuity.

The minutes will sort out with how they play.