Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April-June 2016)

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Greensboro

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Maybe now we can call Bolden and tell him his offer is now committable & 2016 is done.
 
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Smacko

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Cal was one of Moore's finalists the first time around, and a lot of people thought he was going to end up their originally. Not highly surprising. At least we won't have to worry about him haunting us.
 
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FrankDavis said:
I'm totally blanking on this bolden you speak of
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Margues Bolden,6'9" C and Burger Boy out of Texas who is deciding between Kentucky and Duke. The Illini have offered him; he is the last to commit of the Illini 2016 offers.
 
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IlliniOX08

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illininks said:
Yup. I don't want to assume that Illinois was a finalist. But IF they were, might this suggest that CM was told that there weren't going to be any scholly's left?

I'd be surprised if Nunn was back, but if he was...
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No. They would have found a way for a top 100 PG from Chicago to be on the team. Hard to gauge how much the staff pushed for CM at all as he was likely going elsewhere the whole time.
 
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Captain Bubbles

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Fairfield, IL
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Just a thought...

I think Illinois presents a unique opportunity for Matthews to consider committing to the Illini and for one big reason: Malcolm Hill.

I know what you're thinking...why? It's simple. Malcolm Hill's natural position is the 3. This upcoming season is his last year in an Illini uniform (barring injuries or the apocalypse). Matthews can commit to Illinois, sit out during Hill's senior season, then have a lot of playing time by being small forward following Hill's graduation.

It's simple, something to consider, and yet a possibility for Matthews. Be closer to home, a chance for playing time to significantly increase, and have the likes of the legendary Dee helping in his development...it's a win-win and a no-brainer.
 
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Captain Bubbles

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Fairfield, IL
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Se Il Illini said:
When the old North Egypt Conference broke up, Mount Carmel, IL. joined the Big 8. Some of the Indiana teams are Vincennes, Princeton, Jasper, Mt. Vernon, IN. and Washington. Washington won multiple Indiana state basketball championships when the Zellers were in high school. As for Justin Carpenter, I would say that he is maybe a mid major prospect. I think I read that Evansville is looking at him.
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The North Egypt Conference is missed by many, including yours truly. A hell of a good conference.

Washington does have one of the best gyms in the Tri-State. I've seen photos and it looks legit.

Carpenter does have Evansville interest, but I also know Purdue is interested in his services as well.
 
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WhitesideBB

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Captain Bubbles said:
No "I TOLD YOU SO" speech. Just trying to spread the word about downstate players that are making an impact that are grabbing attention. Carpenter is the latest so far and possibly the biggest since Tyra.

Like Stephen Bardo when he came out of Carbondale, I would love to see a 618 hoopster commit to Illinois. Hasn't happened in a long time.
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Malcolm Hill
 
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TheBucket

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Captain Bubbles said:
Just a thought...

I think Illinois presents a unique opportunity for Matthews to consider committing to the Illini and for one big reason: Malcolm Hill.

I know what you're thinking...why? It's simple. Malcolm Hill's natural position is the 3. This upcoming season is his last year in an Illini uniform (barring injuries or the apocalypse). Matthews can commit to Illinois, sit out during Hill's senior season, then have a lot of playing time by being small forward following Hill's graduation.

It's simple, something to consider, and yet a possibility for Matthews. Be closer to home, a chance for playing time to significantly increase, and have the likes of the legendary Dee helping in his development...it's a win-win and a no-brainer.
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Well you sold me - now go pass that message on to Charles.
 
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JimmyTheLayup

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Captain Bubbles said:
Just a thought...

I think Illinois presents a unique opportunity for Matthews to consider committing to the Illini and for one big reason: Malcolm Hill.

I know what you're thinking...why? It's simple. Malcolm Hill's natural position is the 3. This upcoming season is his last year in an Illini uniform (barring injuries or the apocalypse). Matthews can commit to Illinois, sit out during Hill's senior season, then have a lot of playing time by being small forward following Hill's graduation.

It's simple, something to consider, and yet a possibility for Matthews. Be closer to home, a chance for playing time to significantly increase, and have the likes of the legendary Dee helping in his development...it's a win-win and a no-brainer.
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Where is his scholarship for 2016-2017 coming from?
 
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Joel Goodson

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Captain Bubbles said:
Just a thought...

I think Illinois presents a unique opportunity for Matthews to consider committing to the Illini and for one big reason: Malcolm Hill.

I know what you're thinking...why? It's simple. Malcolm Hill's natural position is the 3. This upcoming season is his last year in an Illini uniform (barring injuries or the apocalypse). Matthews can commit to Illinois, sit out during Hill's senior season, then have a lot of playing time by being small forward following Hill's graduation.

It's simple, something to consider, and yet a possibility for Matthews. Be closer to home, a chance for playing time to significantly increase, and have the likes of the legendary Dee helping in his development...it's a win-win and a no-brainer.
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Matthews isn't nearly as good a shooter as Hill. Not as good a scorer, either. Better athlete, for sure. Better defensive potential.

Am not convinced CM is a better prospect that DJW.
 
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CAHALL15

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ChiCityHoops34 said:
To be fair, everyone also thought it was a mistake for Ulis and he will be a top 20 pick after two years.
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He might be a top 20 pick. No one under 150lbs has ever been drafted. I'm not saying he won't be drafted, but it may not be that high. Also, Ulis was a MCDAA and CM was not.
 
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Illwinsagain

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Cary, IL
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CAHALL15 said:
He might be a top 20 pick. No one under 150lbs has ever been drafted. I'm not saying he won't be drafted, but it may not be that high. Also, Ulis was a MCDAA and CM was not.
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How much did Spud Webb weigh? Looked it up, 5'7", 133 lbs according to Wikipedia.
 
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Cradlock

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CAHALL15 said:
He might be a top 20 pick. No one under 150lbs has ever been drafted. I'm not saying he won't be drafted, but it may not be that high. Also, Ulis was a MCDAA and CM was not.
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Muggsy was 12th pick in 1987 draft. It might be the only example, but still the most obvious.
 
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