I wonder how this all affects 2018. At this point, it seems like they will have to go all in on a wing and guard as we suddenly have some bodies up front. Attrition seems to happen every year so I guess it's not inconceivable that someone else may want to leave after next year as we saw with Groce after his first year. I'm just wondering if the staff is going to aggressively pursue guys like Condit or Snow in 2018 after signing 2 bigs this year.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (May-June 2017)
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FeelTheLovie
- Louisville, KY
The first three commits for BU have been Mr. Basketball, a 2/3 star, and a no star. This is exactly what he eluded to in his introduction press conference, and it's kind of nice to trust him a little bit, especially after how Groce had us all ready for nut punches all of the time.
Derek Piper @DPiperScout 13h13 hours ago
Athletic 2018 guard Jordan Lathon has two OVs set this month. Says he's working on one to Champaign as well. #Illini
Athletic 2018 guard Jordan Lathon has two OVs set this month. Says he's working on one to Champaign as well. #Illini
Would have preferred another grad transfer instead, but having warm bodies is never an issue.
It may slightly affect recruiting, but I think worrying about having too many players is a much better position to be in than the converse.
It may slightly affect recruiting, but I think worrying about having too many players is a much better position to be in than the converse.
There's still room for 2 more grads if any out there are interested. I liked getting another FR in this class, but any more might keep the classes out of balance. Having 3 schollies for next season seems like a good plan.
He eluded to getting a Mr. Basketball and a couple unknowns??
And he has not seen any of our five '017 recruits play a game in person.
Dren1
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I like grammar police.:thumb:
The question is why was Underwood trying to escape the press conference?
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
My money is on Rob.
RichBradIllini
- Peoria
My money is on Rob.
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How do you know this? They could just be back plan projects to give Underwood time to get a better PF/C.
Dan
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4-star 2018 SF Tim Finke (@Timfinke_) tells me he'll visit the #Illini campus tomorrow to hang out with the staff & watch workouts.
https://twitter.com/DPiperScout/status/874743943623299073
https://twitter.com/DPiperScout/status/874743943623299073
Is this an "unofficial" unofficial visit or does it count as his official unofficial visit?
If I had a beach house, I would bet it that the staff evaluated these players and liked them before they offered
Ubermensch
BOOM! Feed my ego.
I really hope we're able to find room for both Finke and THT. Seems like we could easily fit both on the roster. I hope they see it that way.
Not even up for dispute. You take them both if you are lucky enough to get them. Can you imagine anyone even remotely disagreeing with that 3 months ago before Underwood and his staff raised our expectations with their stealth recruiting methods?
I agree you take both, but I think we will be lucky to get 2 out of Ayo, THT, Finke and Big George. That said I think our best shot is Big George
My money is on Rob.
POTD
If I had a beach house, I would bet it that the staff evaluated these players and liked them before they offered
Obviously...but "liked" is a very broad term. Groce liked Tate enough to give him an offer. This could very well be the same scenario. Groce desperately needed a PG, BU desperately needed big guys. When you're desperate, you reach out a little further.
If we get two of those 4 in 2018 the future will be very bright at SFC!
I like grammar police.:thumb:
Elide elude. Use allude.
I like your style.
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