Ayo's return should definitely impact recruiting positively. Nesbitt apparently looks up to Ayo which is good. I do wonder if he would like to follow his footsteps to Illinois OR if he would try to do what Ayo has done at SLU. I still the SLU leads (just an opinion based on what I have read) but I think it will be a fun recruitment that comes down to the wire.
I don’t know anything about this young man but seeing an offer to a Simeon player makes me hope that relationships are on the mend.
I don’t know anything about this young man but seeing an offer to a Simeon player makes me hope that relationships are on the mend.
I don’t know if you want to call this evidence, but it wasn’t just message boards. Tupper had this to say and I’m pretty sure the were some quotes from Smith at the time, but I’m too lazy to look for them.Has anyone ever provided actual evidence that said relationship was irreparably damaged or was that all pure message board speculation?
“Rob Smith, the veteran Simeon coach, is understandably upset. A school has broken the heart of one of his players. Horton-Tucker got jilted, or so it appeared, when Illinois had to back away at the 11th hour.
Good luck getting in on the next Simeon star, and there will always be a next Simeon star. Why would Smith want to expose another of his players to this kind of disappointment?”
The young man plays for the Irvins in the summer. Fire player.I don’t know anything about this young man but seeing an offer to a Simeon player makes me hope that relationships are on the mend.
Fair. But it's also an opportunity to mend fences with Smith...The young man plays for the Irvins in the summer. Fire player.
Have a top 10 program and every coach has a short memory.
Have a top 10 program and every coach has a short memory.
will be interesting to watch the dynamic evolve in chicago over the next 1-2 years
I remember in years past being mystified by the insider comments about AAU basketball, the tournies, the back channels, etc. Now I just miss the action. Strange times.
Whats he afraid of?2023 PG Jeremy Fears with Illinois offer
The potential #1 PG in the country is getting a lot of interest, to include an offer from the Squawk-eyes...2023 PG Jeremy Fears with Illinois offer
And Lieb. Don’t want to miss any 7’ers. Think they want to add Mac to that list as a frosh.Seems to me that the staff would be scraping the every corner of the country and world to find a big to replace Kofi next year and keep the ball rolling. But then I think about the 5 returners in Giorgi, Brandon, Jermaine, BBV and Hawkins, and I am not so sure. In fact, if these kids get a year to mature, next year should also be pretty strong for the Illini.