Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Scoregasm
Indy Illini Fan said:
From what I’ve heard … Both are likely to enter the draft to get feedback … Both are likely to enter the portal …

Again that’s subject to change but that’s based off what I’ve been told as of today …
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Did I read this correctly? :oops:
 
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skyIdub
LvilleILL1 said:
Very likely Tomi is back at Illinois next season, goodbye again.
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ginabackes00
Indy Illini Fan said:
I didn’t say he was gone … But I’ve talked to someone close to the brothers …

It benefits them to enter the portal … See what else is out there … Even if it’s nothing but a leverage play to get Illinois to cough up more $$$ …

It’s smart business …

Many will remember Kofi did the exact same thing …
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Yes, I completely understand from a business side. It just gave me the twitches
 
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camo202
Indy Illini Fan said:
I didn’t say he was gone … But I’ve talked to someone close to the brothers …

It benefits them to enter the portal … See what else is out there … Even if it’s nothing but a leverage play to get Illinois to cough up more $$$ …

It’s smart business …

Many will remember Kofi did the exact same thing …
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Do you believe they'll both end up in the same place at the end of the day?
 
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Illini4Christ
Indy Illini Fan said:
I didn’t say he was gone … But I’ve talked to someone close to the brothers and came away with those thoughts …

It benefits them to enter the portal … See what else is out there … Even if it’s nothing but a leverage play to get Illinois to cough up more $$$ …

It’s smart business …

Many will remember Kofi did the exact same thing …
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We will need them both. Hopefully things work out for us.
 
#660      
One Man Fast Break
Xfactr said:
So you are saying this isn't a "healthy" program? What do you consider "healthy" in this NCAA climate of constant turn over? Generalizing a bit maybe?
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It’s a decent “spend and get the best roster you can” type of program. But “healthy” no. I think Purdue is a “healthy” program. I consider this nothing close to that.
 
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LvilleILL1
As of last night, both Tomi and Kylan talked with the staff and told them they are coming back. Tomi's deal is pretty much done, just working on some small details. Both are locked in barring something crazy changing. The staff is working their assess off in the portal right now. OA is getting close with a couple of bigs, they have a wing targets in mind along with Dix (decision expected later this week), and things with Sarr are still looking very positive. DGL should be entering soon, Ty still up in the air. Will see on Jake/Ben. Should start to get commitments soon.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Tomi declare just to get feedback, but highly likely he's back.
 
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Goillinikobd
I prefer things that have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Here, you need a pencil with an BIG eraser to keep score, or, you can take other route and just find another hobby.

I grow flowers.
 
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sacraig
LvilleILL1 said:
As of last night, both Tomi and Kylan talked with the staff and told them they are coming back. Tomi's deal is pretty much done, just working on some small details. Both are locked in barring something crazy changing. The staff is working their assess off in the portal right now. OA is getting close with a couple of bigs, they have a wing targets in mind along with Dix (decision expected later this week), and things with Sarr are still looking very positive. DGL should be entering soon, Ty still up in the air. Will see on Jake/Ben. Should start to get commitments soon.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Tomi declare just to get feedback, but highly likely he's back.
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Illini4Christ
LvilleILL1 said:
As of last night, both Tomi and Kylan talked with the staff and told them they are coming back. Tomi's deal is pretty much done, just working on some small details. Both are locked in barring something crazy changing. The staff is working their assess off in the portal right now. OA is getting close with a couple of bigs, they have a wing targets in mind along with Dix (decision expected later this week), and things with Sarr are still looking very positive. DGL should be entering soon, Ty still up in the air. Will see on Jake/Ben. Should start to get commitments soon.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Tomi declare just to get feedback, but highly likely he's back.
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#669      
Battle89
RabidDawgClassic said:
The thing to remember is, since there can’t actually be any “pay for play” deals, there’s no way to lock anyone in and keeping them out of the portal. Indy or the others might be able to clarify this more, but it’s my understanding that NIL deals are essentially “good faith, trust me” agreements.
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Look no further than Morez signing his for next year and then out of nowhere (/s) deciding his midrange game needed improving in game time.
 
#671      
One Man Fast Break
champaignpak said:
Why is everyone so quick to give up and claim the program has no upward momentum..the portal has opened and last year our two best gets were in May and June. So there’s literally no rush they’ll get the guys. Tomi should go to the draft for feedback so if he does declare it’s a good thing. It’s not bad…
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Many of us are over this cycle of “recruit the portal hard, rinse and repeat with a new team ever year” cycle that’s produced one appearance into and beyond a sweet sixteen. This was supposed to be year 1 of a two year cycle. It didn’t happen. Hard to get too excited about whatever new bag chasers might be on the way to maybe be good next year at the moment.
 
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Illini2010-11
LvilleILL1 said:
As of last night, both Tomi and Kylan talked with the staff and told them they are coming back. Tomi's deal is pretty much done, just working on some small details. Both are locked in barring something crazy changing. The staff is working their assess off in the portal right now. OA is getting close with a couple of bigs, they have a wing targets in mind along with Dix (decision expected later this week), and things with Sarr are still looking very positive. DGL should be entering soon, Ty still up in the air. Will see on Jake/Ben. Should start to get commitments soon.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Tomi declare just to get feedback, but highly likely he's back.
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Not directed specifically at you, but I wonder how much the College Basketball Crown Tournament is delaying portal-related activities from teams. 16 fairly mediocre teams still playing in an individual tourney, where otherwise, in traditional years there are only about 6-10 teams still playing total.
 
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BashCtIllini
LvilleILL1 said:
As of last night, both Tomi and Kylan talked with the staff and told them they are coming back. Tomi's deal is pretty much done, just working on some small details. Both are locked in barring something crazy changing. The staff is working their assess off in the portal right now. OA is getting close with a couple of bigs, they have a wing targets in mind along with Dix (decision expected later this week), and things with Sarr are still looking very positive. DGL should be entering soon, Ty still up in the air. Will see on Jake/Ben. Should start to get commitments soon.

I wouldn't be shocked to see Tomi declare just to get feedback, but highly likely he's back.
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Tomi is 21. What are the odds he's gone even if he's a 2nd round pick?
 
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Fly Illini Fly!
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