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  1. Actionjackson

    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    No. See my previous comments:hailtotheorange:
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I'll earn that cred shortly...by Fall 2025 Jeremiah will be an absolute monster. He's already the leading scorer on a Top10 national prep high school, but his game is improving rapidly and more importantly his strength/athleticism are really starting to show. Can easily dunk and almost windmill...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    LOL I know I have no cred here but I’ve lurked for decades. I know the family. Jeremiah will commit to Illinois, and it will happen sooner than later. They’re working out the details now
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Can't wait to watch him play in orange & blue:cool:
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Jeremiah will not reclass to '24. Everything still on track for IL in '25, and the family is deciding if he will commit in January or not. TBD. Will likely stay at AZ Compass next season though OTE is in hot pursuit, and is an option. Jeremy Jr. has no interest in transferring from MSU and the...
  6. Actionjackson

    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Hence the verbal commit. The staff wasn't ready to accept his commitment and chose Skyy over him. Then he skated over to MSU and collected an even bigger bag than what IL would've given him.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Jeremy Fears Jr. was a verbal commit to IL when Skyy committed, and that was all he needed to switch to MSU. FWIW, we lost Podz 2 days after the Skyy commitment as well.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    My bad, you're right. Those 2 games, one of which against Cooper Flagg and Montverde, are probably indicative of his overall shooting ability and a strong predictor of the rest of his basketball career. We should hang it up now and move on to a lower ranked player. He was also barely a Top100...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    LMAO. Tim Anderson compares Fears to Kyrie. I think he's a better shooter. He'll do fine in college in '24 or '25 but the family is being thoughtful about the reclass. They have not made up their mind yet, and will decide in the next 2-3 months. Academics are annoying/manageable but really the...
  10. Actionjackson

    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    If he stays in '25 the ONLY school that could shake him would be Kentucky. He grew up loving Kentucky and liking Illinois. But generally speaking, I'd say listen to the usual suspects. If it's '24, then ILL
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I agree with this take
  12. Actionjackson

    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I-L-L. Jeremy Fears Sr is currently sitting next to Morez on a flight home from Colorado Springs. Apparently he (Morez) strained his groin pretty badly so will be sitting for a few weeks
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I've watched him up close & personal a few times and he's the real deal. In the gym range, elite pace/hesitation, creative finisher, ambidextrous, super quick twitch athlete. I've talked to more than a few NBA guys who are already salivating
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Fears will be an Illini. Pops wanted Jeremy Jr. to be in orange & blue too. He’ll play the game for a little longer to pad the resume but it’s happening. And it’s fantastic. He’s REALLY REALLY good. Probably a 2 & out guy. Maybe lottery pick
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Jeremiah Fears and family will OV the weekend of October 21st...dad told me Friday