Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November-December 2016)

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zpfled

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So happy to be wrong on this!

I thought he was a goner for sure.

I'm suddenly feeling pretty great about our frontcourt next year.
 
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BillMo

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Chathamillini said:
I'm OK with this recruiting class being done. I wouldn't mind them rolling the last two scholarships into next year for class balance. And by the way congratulations Mr. Tilmon! You round out an outstanding class!
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We still need another big even if you can get one and he RS and then a 5th year guy as well. there will be more then one scholly for 2018 one way or another. that said I wouldn't be shocked to see them try to get Finke to commit asap
 
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zoggle101 said:
A fifth year senior big would be nice, but it would be hard to say no to Epperson. If we land him, then I don't think we go after an immediately eligible guy if that happens. We really don't need to use both. A four or five seed in 17-18, and a Sweet 16 appearance with Final four expectations in 18-19!
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Think if Epperson wants to come on board you have to take him. Then possibly a 5th year big so that Epperson could redshirt. Still would achieve class balance that way. Also theres a possibility that Pickett could redshirt with the amount of wings we have on the roster.
 
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Ga65 said:
Thought a month ago 2017-18 team would not be better than this year. Not so sure at this point. JT will be better defensively than MM, TJL will be better than TA, and the further improvement of MF, JCL, DW and the incoming fresh could be a powerhouse by tourney time.
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We have the best sophomore class in the country:illinois::chief:
 
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IlliniOX08 said:
Think if Epperson wants to come on board you have to take him. Then possibly a 5th year big so that Epperson could redshirt. Still wold achieve class balance that way. Also theres a possibility that Pickett coudl redshirt with the amount of wings we have on the roster.
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I fully expect someone to RS next year, probably Pickett. Too much depth at the wing especially to not have at least one RS. He seems like a good candidate too.
 
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SampsonRelpenk

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Couldn't help but notice that Robert deleted his tweet that said he expected Tilmon to sign with someone else. Can't blame him for expecting the snakebite I guess.
 
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chiefinillini7 said:
JT feels terrible for putting JFG & co. (That includes us) through the ringer. He is a great kid and was just trying to look out for himself, and how could he not, with this being the biggest decision of his life.

But the real stinger was all the gold diggers in his ear. But Tilmon knows whats up. Just had to get the ship steared back in the right direction.

For these high profile recruits just always remember there is a TON of pressure on these kids regarding their college decisions, especially in the midnight hour.
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Thank you coach Walker and thank you coach Groce for overcoming the swaddlers and letting this young man take the time to do what he had to do! Huge victory for us and a win for the good guy's for once! :illinois:

Welcome Jeremiah!!! You DA MAN!!! :shield::shield::shield:
 
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Chipatsj23h

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What are the chances of Tilmon being a McDs All America? Seems like there is a decent amount of PF/C ahead of him?
 
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Illini_1979 said:
Nope, went with black. Thanks.
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I'm holding it right now. It is the best phone I've ever seen in my life, and I'm a huge tech guy. Check out the Bear Motion case, I have it in black and it is perfect. I have the rugged armor too but I like slim design.
 
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