Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January-February 2018)

[kuhl84]

It would seem that way with how many offers we have out for 2018.

Yes. The intent is obvious.

 

[Deleted member 631370]

Probably wishful thinking but I'll ask anyway.... Shareef O'Neal chances??? Orlando Antigua connections?

Yeah, that's not happening.

More likely he ends up someplace on the West Coast -- USC, Oregon, etc. Though it's funny that in an article I just read about his decommitment from Arizona, it lists Kansas State as one of the schools he was interested in. That's not happening, either. But it was a case of "one of these schools is not like the other".

 

[Thor015]

I love our wishful thinking.

Re: O’Neil

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Demarius Jacobs to SLU.

 

[PJD86]

Demarius Jacobs to SLU.

I didn't see that coming today, he clearly was plan B, so we better get plan A or on to C and D....

 

[TCTORNADO]

Demarius Jacobs to SLU.

Confirms our offer was nothing more than an resume enhancer or plan C for Jacobs. Courtesy to MIF. Probably same for Trice, too.

 

[PlayAZ]

Yeah, that's not happening.

More likely he ends up someplace on the West Coast -- USC, Oregon, etc. Though it's funny that in an article I just read about his decommitment from Arizona, it lists Kansas State as one of the schools he was interested in. That's not happening, either. But it was a case of "one of these schools is not like the other".

Been reported Bol Bol is recruiting him to Oregon?

 

[PtownIllini8]

Yes. The intent is obvious.

You mean if we were only filling three spots we won't have the number of offers out there that we have? Interesting view, if so.

 

[mhuml32]

Demarius Jacobs to SLU.

Not losing sleep over this.

 

[SescIllini]

Why are folks listing USC as a landing spot for newly avaliable recruits? I think many will wait and deal with places that have been clean. Can't recall UCLA or Cali being caught in this mess. Don't see MSU as a player. I think there will be a push for a fresh start at MSU bb and fb.

Hope we have a secret lead or commitment from some top 100 players that fit a need.

 

[aluma]

Jacobs commitment to SLU is an odd one, that's for sure. SLU's program is in an awful spot, with an awful coach and he commits there after an interview last week that Illinois was pretty much the only program recruiting him. It makes you think that Illinois had to have moved in a different direction.

 

[Illiniguy13]

Jacobs commitment to SLU is an odd one, that's for sure. SLU's program is in an awful spot, with an awful coach and he commits there after an interview last week that Illinois was pretty much the only program recruiting him. It makes you think that Illinois had to have moved in a different direction.

I think there was the caveat that Jacobs had to academically qualify. Maybe an issue with grades, or we really weren’t all that interested after all

 

[Davo79]

Starting to wonder whats going on with Trice. I thought for sure he would have committed by now. Three straight home game visits and not a word.

 

[LBZ]

Starting to wonder whats going on with Trice. I thought for sure he would have committed by now. Three straight home game visits and not a word.

Maybe waiting for season to end at his current school?

 

[combes]

Demarius Jacobs to SLU.

Grades

 

[TCTORNADO]

Grades

Haven't seen this one in awhile.

 

[Kathy]

When is the Spring signing period?

 

[combes]

When is the Spring signing period?

April 11- May 16.

 

[Kathy]

April 11- May 16.

Thanks.

 

[NEIlliniFan]

Gentlemen, we are veering off course here. Please move the NBA talk to another thread.

My thanks as well.

 

[Davo79]

What's everyones thoughts on Jermaine Hamlin and Jalen Shaw? I know they aren't highly rated recruits but 6'10 and 6'11 speaks for itself and they both have some post skills. Competition level maybe not the highest but at worst they seem like ideal redshirt prospects if nothing else.

 

[mhuml32]

To dig up old news, still disappointed in losing out on Landers Nolley. Adding him and/or Jones is exactly what this team needs.

 

[Deleted member 631370]

What's everyones thoughts on Jermaine Hamlin and Jalen Shaw? I know they aren't highly rated recruits but 6'10 and 6'11 speaks for itself and they both have some post skills. Competition level maybe not the highest but at worst they seem like ideal redshirt prospects if nothing else.

I don't think we're in the market for redshirt candidates at the moment.

 

[ChiefIllini]

I don't think we're in the market for redshirt candidates at the moment.

Agreed we need immediate impact.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

What's everyones thoughts on Jermaine Hamlin and Jalen Shaw? I know they aren't highly rated recruits but 6'10 and 6'11 speaks for itself and they both have some post skills. Competition level maybe not the highest but at worst they seem like ideal redshirt prospects if nothing else.

Rather have Trice.