I second Illinitiger's guess of Jereme Richmond. He did head off to the pros. Just didn't quite make it.
Did Richmond come after Leonard ?
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Did Richmond come after Leonard ?
FeelYourPaign
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Leonard was a two and done, hence the Richmond citation
JJB
- Chicago, IL
It's a long way off, but does anyone have any insights to how good our relationship sits w/ Miller?
I admit, this caught me completely by surprise. I'm not used to seeing so many offers coming from our program in such a short time. I'm not sure what to make of it other than this class is wide open--except for one position: Ayo's.
We have many offers on the table, which at one point, I was confused to the reason why. As we gone on into the process the new staff has gone, it seems we have committable offers and uncommittable ones. We will accept the ones the like, and ones they have no chance on disappear, and the ones the have issues with or do not want to honor, are discarded.
The max amount we have available is 3, for us to gain anymore, something has to change. I have asked the same question many times, and the answer is staff will find away to make it happen. This is the way other schools operate, the big boys, and as said before, attrition comes in many ways.
This is a new culture, away of doing things. Embrace the fact we have a staff that is aggressive in the way we're looking at recruits and trying to secure the best we can. #wewiiwin
Not so sure Ayo position/offer is sure fire? Would ILLINI love to have him yes, is it a need of importance, 4 PG on roster (Senior and 3 Soph). I could see us trying to get a wing and 3 bigs actually....although if he decides to come here, of course we take him.
I second Illinitiger's guess of Jereme Richmond. He did head off to the pros. Just didn't quite make it.
You 2 get recognition for the right answer - now back to hoping Ayo commits to the Illini soon. :thumb:
Ok, so if we get Ayo, maybe we can hold on to him for at least 2 years (or more).
Ok, so if we get Ayo, maybe we can hold on to him for at least 2 years (or more).
As a point of reference, Ayo is generally considered the 5th or so PG in his class. Watching the Vegas Tourney last night, ESPN's analyst Biancardi talked about the top 3 PG's in the class and stated emphatically that he did not expect any of them to be 1 and dones...thought they were all probably 3 year players.
Just some perspective for those thinking Ayo is a one year player.
Great, that's even better, we'll keep Ayo for at least 3 years then.
http://https://twitter.com/themacirvinfire/status/891142299152863232
Mac Irvin Beats NJ Playaz. AYO DOSUNMU PUTS UP 42pts 8Ast against Jevon Quinerly 7pts @coreyevans_10 @EvanDaniels @PaulBiancardi @ebosshoops
Jevon is one of Biancardi top five PG in 2018, and ranked 15th in the nation by 247! Ayo will start from day one here!
Mac Irvin Beats NJ Playaz. AYO DOSUNMU PUTS UP 42pts 8Ast against Jevon Quinerly 7pts @coreyevans_10 @EvanDaniels @PaulBiancardi @ebosshoops
Jevon is one of Biancardi top five PG in 2018, and ranked 15th in the nation by 247! Ayo will start from day one here!
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[FONT="]#MacIrvinFire 5Star 6'5 PG Ayo Dosunmu was very efficient Tonight. He shot 16-21 for 42pts. He had 8asst, 7rebs and 2 steals #NikeEyBl #The8[/FONT]
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Ayo and THT are targets, a big and a wing, offers have been made , I'm sure a few more coming. July evaluation period all but done. Now we waiting for OV to schedule, school to start, and commits to happen. BU been adding ingredents to his stew, add the final special touches, get brew ready to cook.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Ayo keeps excelling. Dominated a higher ranked PG. Yep, he'll start from day one (assuming that he chooses us).
A backcourt of TJL/Frazier, Smith and Ayo (with DMW supporting) should do some MAJOR damage.
can we stop the comments about we will be in equal position recruiting wise without AYO!!!! Hands down the best player we in on and have a legitimate shot at. THT will be a good player but not a player you will build a program around.
Tough to choose between him and DeSousa. Assume you don't think we are really in on him. Agree, however, he is a game changer. Not as big as THT but looks much quicker to me.
Kramer116
- Chicago
Not so sure Ayo position/offer is sure fire? Would ILLINI love to have him yes, is it a need of importance, 4 PG on roster (Senior and 3 Soph). I could see us trying to get a wing and 3 bigs actually....although if he decides to come here, of course we take him.
Tells you all you need to know that he is the only PG we are recruiting.
Hearing Finke is less and less likely. Staff thinks there is better options out there. Finke is still an option just not a top one.
Ayo, Conditt, Pearson is likely, Staff still trying to figure out their top priorities for the 4th spot.
For the 4th spot names like THT, Hellems, Nolley, Sow, Archie being thrown around.
Ayo, Conditt, Pearson is likely, Staff still trying to figure out their top priorities for the 4th spot.
For the 4th spot names like THT, Hellems, Nolley, Sow, Archie being thrown around.
Name a lot of people aren't talking about: Kaden Archie.
Staff may have interest if top options don't pan out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9IGRK4qB68
http://247sports.com/Player/Kaden-Archie-46035660
Staff may have interest if top options don't pan out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9IGRK4qB68
http://247sports.com/Player/Kaden-Archie-46035660
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He's a Texas kid who visited Texas twice last month. Unless Shaka has bigger fish to fry, don't think he's going anywhere else.
Joel Goodson
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May have to add Griffin to that list. Probably the Indiana kid, Aaron Henry, we just offered too.
Does that make Deron a "Three and Flee"?Two and through
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