Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January-March 2016)

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Joel Goodson
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Clear path to immediate big minutes, assuming Big Mike isn't back next season. As that's an unknown, it hurts. Otherwise, I'd think we have a decent shot.
 
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89illinigrad
Every Illini coach needs that one big recruiting class to be successful.

For Henson, there were really two great classes: (1) The Winters, Douglas and Altenberger class who led the Illini to the '83-84 BIG title, and (2) the Gill, Bardo, Anderson and Battle (transfer) class, aka the Flyin' Illini.

For Kruger it was the Peoria trio (Griffin, McLain and Williams), although they weren't technically one class, they were a package, which Self led to the Elite 8 in 2001.

For Self, it was the Dee, Deron, Augustine class, which Weber led to the championship game in 2005.

That's why the 2017 class is so important. A great class could really turn the program around and quickly.

Let's hope that Groce can get 'er done.
 
#183      
Thor015
89illinigrad said:
Every Illini coach needs that one big recruiting class to be successful.

For Henson, there were really two great classes: (1) The Winters, Douglas and Altenberger class who led the Illini to the '83-84 BIG title, and (2) the Gill, Bardo, Anderson and Battle (transfer) class, aka the Flyin' Illini.

For Kruger it was the Peoria trio (Griffin, McLain and Williams), although they weren't technically one class, they were a package, which Self led to the Elite 8 in 2001.

For Self, it was the Dee, Deron, Augustine class, which Weber led to the championship game in 2005.

That's why the 2017 class is so important. A great class could really turn the program around and quickly.

Let's hope that Groce can get 'er done.
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Don't like that trend of another coach leading those important class to a good run
 
#185      
IlliniRunIn07
TownieMatt said:
Froling visit schedule according to Evan Daniels:
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Idk how to feel about our chances with Froling. We don't hear a ton about him, which is understandable given his location. The program is so down right now, that I feel like I need to be pessimistic by default. Groce has completely surprised with recruits before. JCL is a great example, I didn't think we had much of a shot. I guess we will know in a couple weeks what his decision will be.
 
#186      
TCTORNADO
Has Rako gained enough momentum that Ole Roy and NC are getting involved??
 
#189      
BlindLoyalty
Harry Froling ‏@HarryFroling 44m44 minutes ago

Hey Illinois what is there to do on a rest day? I hear there's a big rivalry high school game? Let me know what's good ������

Harry Froling ‏@HarryFroling 11m11 minutes ago

Off to the mall for my first outing here! Good or bad choice? @illinination14
 
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dmac279
IlliniRunIn07 said:
Idk how to feel about our chances with Froling. We don't hear a ton about him, which is understandable given his location. The program is so down right now, that I feel like I need to be pessimistic by default. Groce has completely surprised with recruits before. JCL is a great example, I didn't think we had much of a shot. I guess we will know in a couple weeks what his decision will be.
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We offer lots of playing time in a great conference and a plus school
 
#193      
217sports
What a brutal weekend for that kid to visit. Cold as heck and no students. All the other schools will be full of students when he visits them. Doesn't help our chances at all that's for sure
 
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TCTORNADO
217sports said:
What a brutal weekend for that kid to visit. Cold as heck and no students. All the other schools will be full of students when he visits them. Doesn't help our chances at all that's for sure
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Probably a courtesy visit for Ford spending a week in Australia to visit him and the area. This one would completely shock me if he commits.
 
#196      
illini8507
If anybody wants to watch some highschool basketball today featuring some current, former, and future illini and nationwide targets, the highland shootout is streaming live. Go to http://www.highlandshootout.com/ for the link to watch, and also for a list of the games and players being featured. There's a game of interest starting at 2:45. Hazelwood mo (sneed) vs springfield lanipher (xavier bishop)

Father tolton (columbia, mo) vs Peoria manual and chaminade vs Belleville altoff are later. I don't need to tell you guys who plays for those teams
 
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#197      
CAHALL15
TCTORNADO said:
Probably a courtesy visit for Ford spending a week in Australia to visit him and the area. This one would completely shock me if he commits.
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Depends on what he's looking for. AZ routinely brings in top bigs. He may shy away from that if he feels he won't play much. It seems to me that this is the emergency replacement for TJ Leaf.
 
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Illinilosch
illini8507 said:
If anybody wants to watch some highschool basketball today featuring some current, former, and future illini and nationwide targets, the highland shootout is streaming live. Go to http://www.highlandshootout.com/ for the link to watch, and also for a list of the games and players being featured. There's a game of interest starting at 2:45. Hazelwood mo (sneed) vs springfield lanipher (xavier bishop)

Father tolton (columbia, mo) vs Peoria manual and chaminade vs Belleville altoff are later. I don't need to tell you guys who plays for those teams
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I'll pull up with a bag of popcorn and some cold ones for the Manual/Ft. Tolton game....and not just to see DaMonte Williams. If anyone has never seen '17 5-star recruit Michael Porter Jr play, you're in for a real treat. 6'9" forward with every kind of bb skill imaginable. Been compared to a young Kevin Durant. Kind of reminds me of Ben Simmons too. Really wish we were still recruiting him too, but he's got Dook or Kentucky written all over him. Oh well....I'll happily settle for the future great Williams if he chooses the O&B!
 
#200      
Illinigirl
IlliniOllie said:
Market Place? Oh, we're a lock over Arizona now. :thumb:

How do these visits work? Does the school he's visiting have a limit on how much time they can plan out for him?
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I'm guessing the official hasn't started yet, probably tonight or first thing in the morning. I believe the visit was scheduled for the 10th & 11th - I believe the limit is 48 hours. So this is his free time before the "official" starts.
 
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