Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2021)

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JJE

Bethalto, IL
Ked is more of a cheerleader for Illinois than a reporter. I like guys who tell it like it is, Ked is the definition of wearing Orange colored glasses. That said, it would be great if he is right, but count me skeptical.
 
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Bohannon is taking advantage of his COVID year to continue his interminable career at Iowa. I'm sure the parking meter police are thrilled. 🙄
 
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0440/indy/other real insiders... you hearing huge news coming this next week?

Heard something but not sure if it's absolute/a completely done deal.
 
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Me too Joel, but it looks like Kansas for Tyty.

I have zero clue what to make of the Ty Ty recruitment right now I'm not given any nuggets on it.

I'm hoping Podz pulls the trigger soon but that's not a "expect it this week" kind of thing either (or at least I've been given a heads up about).

So... Just hanging out.
 
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sacraig

The desert
Yes I am hearing that some massive news for next week is a done deal. Therefore, you can go ahead and fill in everyone here so that I don’t have to.

Sincerely,
Real Insider #7 ;)

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I have said all along that I think he will transfer, or go play overseas somewhere. He has given a lot to the program and I wouldn't blame him one bit. Has to be tough losing so much PT and degressing each year. Last year I think he missed 92% of shots within 5 feet of the rim. This year he seemed so agitated all year with PT, officials, and overall not enjoying things like he has in the past.

The kid has not seen family in person for almost 2 years I think on top of everything else. Love having him on the team, but if a fresh start will revive him somewhere, he deserves it for his last 2 years.
Are you not factoring in that he may want a degree.
 
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highlights make him look like an already proven version of what we would love Hawkins to become. Doesn't look like he has great hops, but 52% is pretty great for a guy that shoots threes.
Love to see him and Hawkins playing together. Tough to defend and big enough to play defense. Open up the center for a pro style offense.
 
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Senior Penn State PG Jamari Wheeler is transferring to Ohio St. for his fifth year. Was on the All-B1G Defensive Team. Good for him, I guess, but this off-season is going to be so crazy, lol. I would hate to see any of our guys transfer to IU or Iowa...

Ohio State is also in on Jarrod West, a PG from Marshall. Not sure if Wheeler’s signing impacts his decision, but he’ll reportedly make decision today from Buckeyes, Louisville and Pittsburgh. Averaged 13.5 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 6.0 apg and 2.5 spg this past year.
 
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Tyty clearly looking for the best financial deal for him. He is evaluating the G League strongly. And as I mentioned, Kansas appears to be the collegiate leader.
 
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Doesn't Kansas have the FBI investigating their program?

It's the NCAA that is the key investigator (loose description of the word) and they've been investigating Kansas for the last 17 years or since Self's arrival. I think the FBI is done with their investigation.
 
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Tyty clearly looking for the best financial deal for him. He is evaluating the G League strongly. And as I mentioned, Kansas appears to be the collegiate leader.
That's unfortunate, but I can't blame him. We need this NIL stuff to move quickly. I would think the size and level of interest by our fan base would be a substantial financial incentive to come here.
 
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