Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November 2019)

[SescIllini]

Juwan Howard watching tonights announcement

With an unused greyhound ticket from Chicago to Detroit. No need to punch that ticket Juwan.

 

[Hopingfor500]

That was a lot of fanfare for someone who's committed, but not committed.

 

[TxChief]

The "secret signing" did not occur as many people were told. All I ever got from my sources was that it was a possibility.

Michigan was in to see him before the announcement and Memphis has been lurking as well.

Far from over, unfortunately...

As long as Ayo goes pro, there is no reason Adam is not an Illini.

Looks like we still have more to prove, Hope he's been watching Kofi's start. The Good news is, I don't think an AirWolf is compatible with a Tiger or a Wolverine. .

 

[Halloweenie]

That was a lot of fanfare for someone who's committed, but not committed.

Agree...but we are still in it...best I could come up with.

 

[TCTORNADO]

Happens on the football side all the time.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

That was a lot of fanfare for someone who's committed, but not committed.

Welcome to big boy recruiting.

 

[bombayIllini]

Much ado about nothing. In recruiting, we now have a new category to talk about: "going to XXX. But wants to make sure the situation is right."

 

[TCTORNADO]

I guess I don't understand why this show couldn't have waited until Spring? We had O & B confetti, we had hats, masks, cheers....but all other options are on the table.

Lots and lots of middle men in this one and unfortunately not all are on the same page.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

I guess I don't understand why this show couldn't have waited until Spring? We had O & B confetti, we had hats, masks, cheers....but all other options are on the table.

There is absolutely no benefit to the kid to sign in the fall. Coaches leave, players transfer, players who are supposed to go pro wind up not going pro... etc.

Adam, as well as the people close to him, want to make sure that everything that they were told would happen, does happen.

If it doesn't, then he wants the ability to explore all his options.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Lots and lots of middle men in this one and unfortunately not all are on the same page.

+1000000

 

[Kingsnake22]

Lots and lots of middle men in this one and unfortunately not all are on the same page.

Sounds like quite the tornado....

 

[whatahack]

Lots and lots of middle men in this one and unfortunately not all are on the same page.

that never seems to work to our advantage....

 

[FeelYourPaign]

Any chance the Edwardsville AD can stop by and give a 30 minute speech about himself before Adam’s announcement? I would really enjoy watching that on my phone while my wife is already rolling her eyes that I’m watching a high schooler commit to play basketball.

Laughed out loud

 

[Hopingfor500]

Welcome to big boy recruiting.

Does that mean that Underwood should continue to recruit guards? Is be forced to have that kind of faith and trust in his word?

 

[IanKEvans2]

I know - just think, perhaps, someone, somewhere could throw on an illinois sweatshirt. Overall the vibe is "eh.."

Illinois lands a commitment with a top 40 guard from Chicago and you're disappointed in the vibe?

 

[KnoxIllini2]

Vibezzzzz

 

[ScribbleScrabble]

Congratulations Adam, and congratulations coaching staff. What a terrific day for Illinois.

 

[TCTORNADO]

Anybody know the status or whereabouts of Adam's Dad??

 

[champaignchris]

Can we get Miller some real Illini merch?

Probably not without committing a recruiting violation.

 

[JFGsCoffeeMug]

There is absolutely no benefit to the kid to sign in the fall. Coaches leave, players transfer, players who are supposed to go pro wind up not going pro... etc.

Adam, as well as the people close to him, want to make sure that everything that they were told would happen, does happen.

If it doesn't, then he wants the ability to explore all his options.

You know what's worse than a hat-fake? A hat-fake on a five-month delay.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1197703222749794304

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1197704304691470336

 

[ILL in IA]

You know what's worse than a hat-fake? A hat-fake on a five-month delay.

A wolf mask fake?

 

[skyIdub]

Pretty much like Ayo? Unless something crazy happens, sounds like he's likes staying home.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Does that mean that Underwood should continue to recruit guards? Is be forced to have that kind of faith and trust in his word?

You never stop recruiting...

 

[Double ACL]

Great news. Nothing wrong in Wolf's vibe. This is modern day recruiting... but guess what. We have 2 stud guards and a legit 4 committed to go along with that monster who is a freshman 5! Don't forget about GB and Jones and Frazier as a SR. That team is going to be the most talented I have seen for a decade. ILL