Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2017)

[GoIllini40]

https://twitter.com/_trentfrazier1/status/843285524718804992




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Signed NLI with Illinois
Javon Pickett (2017 G, committed January 16, 2016)
Da'Monte Williams (2017 G, committed February 28, 2016)
Jeremiah Tilmon (2017 C, committed July 11, 2016)
Trent Frazier (2017 PG, committed August 21, 2016)

 

[GoIllini40]

 

[TownieMatt]

Wonder if Trent got a call from the new coach. :thumb:

 

[redwingillini11]

YEAH MAN.

Trent you gotta call up J and lock him in!

 

[frozenrope9190]

I like this Frazier kid.

 

[TownieMatt]

I like this Frazier kid.

Honestly think this couldn't have worked out better for him. Underwood's offense suits his playing style perfectly.

 

[Peoria Pipeline]

Fraziers love for Illinois is awesome, and he's an outta state kid. Charisma (swag) for days, reminds me of Dee.

 

[bigillinfan11]

https://twitter.com/Sturdy32/status/843288017137754112

 

[OneTime3]

Nicceee

 

[Peoria Pipeline]

Mark Smith is the day 1 starting PG if he commits.

 

[aluma]

I think Frazier may end up being one of my favorite players on the team next year.

 

[aluma]

You keep the current class, add Smith, and a decent post player transfer, we might be a sneaky pick to make NCAA tourney team next year.

 

[aluma]

Sturdy is pretty confident if Walker stays Tilmon will stay.

 

[TownieMatt]

Mark Smith is the day 1 starting PG if he commits.

If Smith commits we'll have an embarrassment of riches at PG. I'd expect PG by committee if that happens.

 

[IlliniTargetAcquired]

I'd prioritize...
1. Securing Tilmon
2. Mark Smith
3. Jeffery Carroll
4. I'd take a shot a Tugs Bowen
5. 5th year center

We have two open spots if Tilmon stays, and that is assuming DJ and AJ both stay on board.

 

[stuemke5]

Looks like one confirmed.
https://twitter.com/_trentfrazier1/status/843285524718804992

 

[MainelyIllini]

Looks like one confirmed.

https://twitter.com/_trentfrazier1/status/843285524718804992

Fantastic news!! I think he will absolutely thrive in BU's offense.

 

[aluma]

If we snag Smith, what will that make our class nationally? Top 7 or 8?

 

[whovous]

You keep the current class, add Smith, and a decent post player transfer, we might be a sneaky pick to make NCAA tourney team next year.

What do we know about the Oklahoma State player who led them in scoring and rebounding? I know he is eligible to be a graduate transfer, but that is about all that I know.

 

[Peoria Pipeline]

If Smith commits we'll have an embarrassment of riches at PG. I'd expect PG by committee if that happens.

I thought TJL played pretty well this year. I just think Mark Smith is just a more skilled player with a college ready body.

 

[EfremWinters84]

I wonder what Walker's currently thinking. Is the Illinois Asst. job definitely his best move?

 

[aluma]

I thought TJL played pretty well this year. I just think Mark Smith is just a more skilled player with a college ready body.

That's the great thing about the talent we would have: You could play Lucas, Frazier, and Smith as a 3 guard lineup. And mix in JCL as well. I'd play a small lineup with Kipper and Black as my 4 and Tilmon as my 5. A Sam Mclaurin on next years team would be $

 

[GoIllini40]

I wonder what Walker's currently thinking. Is the Illinois Asst. job definitely his best move?

If they're able to keep the recruiting class in tact, yes. He'll get plenty of looks around college basketball when they win.

 

[bigillinfan11]

Brad Sturdy‏ @Sturdy32 17m17 minutes ago
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Brad Sturdy Retweeted Drew Brucker
Walker stays, Tilmon stays

 

[Whitmans Sampler]

Someone remind me where Walker previously coached. Ohio with Groce or somewhere else?