Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November-December 2017)

[Illini_1979]

In other news having the Sun goes a long way towards heating the earth.

Who is this Sun kid and, more importantly, are his growth plates closed?

 

[whovous]

Who is this Sun kid and, more importantly, are his growth plates closed?

Dunno bout the growth plates, but I am sure his future is bright.

 

[Hoppy2105]

Dunno bout the growth plates, but I am sure his future is bright.

He lit up the AAU circuit this year.

 

[Spoon House]

That's quite enough of that.

 

[GranMastaFlex]

EJ is a stud. Top 50 talent but smooth players often go unnoticed a bit longer. He's a perfect fit for what we need in a big.

We need to get him on campus. I know he's been to MIZ at least twice since Martin arrived.

Hopefully Underwood is wanting to bring him for a big time game where Assembly Hall will be rockin'.

Okoro/Ej/Whitney would be a grand slam class. Really need to try to get Xavier Foster on campus soon too.

 

[Illwinsagain]

EJ is a stud. Top 50 talent but smooth players often go unnoticed a bit longer. He's a perfect fit for what we need in a big.

We need to get him on campus. I know he's been to MIZ at least twice since Martin arrived.

Hopefully Underwood is wanting to bring him for a big time game where Assembly Hall will be rockin'.

Okoro/Ej/Whitney would be a grand slam class. Really need to try to get Xavier Foster on campus soon too.

Also happy that BU is playing 9 deep right now, and would likely prefer more.

 

[Dan]

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in attendance at TOC in Washington to see Belleville West jr. EJ Liddell. Big time player
https://twitter.com/LDraughan20/status/934548887637037057

 

[sdfidaho]

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in attendance at TOC in Washington to see Belleville West jr. EJ Liddell. Big time player
https://twitter.com/LDraughan20/status/934548887637037057

Doesn't want to get out-recruited by a Freshman

 

[Illini_1979]

Illinois head coach Brad Underwood in attendance at TOC in Washington to see Belleville West jr. EJ Liddell. Big time player
https://twitter.com/LDraughan20/status/934548887637037057

Halftime. Liddell with 19 pts., 9 reb., 5 blks.

 

[whatahack]

Halftime. Liddell with 19 pts., 9 reb., 5 blks.

Wow....just wow

 

[Dan]

This man EJ LIDDELL had a triple double off Blocks.. 28/12/11
https://twitter.com/BballCrazy/status/934615251252899841

Special congratulations to EJ Liddell for being named Tournament of Champions MOST OUTSTANDING PLAYER. This TEAM is fun to watch!!! @MaroonsHoops @EasyE2432
https://twitter.com/BWestAthletics/status/934595934989815808

 

[Dan]

Looks like #illini assistant Orlando Antigua (@CoachOantigua) was on the road to watch 2019 priority recruit, Francis Okoro (@chibestfrank88)
https://twitter.com/Recru1t1ng_Guru/status/934652802680475648

 

[SescIllini]

Liddell has come a long way in a short time. Always fills the star sheets. Mr. BB usually goes to seniors especially those committed to Illinois. But he will be a contender this year and next year.

 

[afpharmdawg]

Liddell has come a long way in a short time. Always fills the star sheets. Mr. BB usually goes to seniors especially those committed to Illinois. But he will be a contender this year and next year.

?????? Mr BB does not usually go to those who commit to Illinois. Mark Smith won it before he committed. The last was Jereme Richmond who committed I believe

 

[Psycho 86]

?????? Mr BB does not usually go to those who commit to Illinois. Mark Smith won it before he committed. The last was Jereme Richmond who committed I believe

Sarcasm ..... lost quality in this world......

 

[Bubba Eder]

Sarcasm ..... lost quality in this world......

Makes one miss the old days, doesn't it? Lol

 

[Dan]

This is pretty awesome. You can watch DJ Steward (Fenwick) and Ayo/Adam Miller (Morgan Park) today.
https://twitter.com/UIHoopsRecruits/status/934818790369648641

Watch the Like Mike Invitational live on Facebook today. Fenwick vs. Young, Morgan Park vs. Findlay Prep and Hillcrest vs. Monsignor Scanlan, all in the Navy Pier Ballroom. Links here:
https://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2017/11/26/like-mike-invitational/

 

[TownieMatt]

This is pretty awesome. You can watch DJ Steward (Fenwick) and Ayo/Adam Miller (Morgan Park) today.
https://twitter.com/UIHoopsRecruits/status/934818790369648641

Watch the Like Mike Invitational live on Facebook today. Fenwick vs. Young, Morgan Park vs. Findlay Prep and Hillcrest vs. Monsignor Scanlan, all in the Navy Pier Ballroom. Links here:
https://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2017/11/26/like-mike-invitational/

I'll be there. Looking forward to two great games. I'll share some scouting notes after :thumb:

 

[mdonsbach]

Might also be able to watch AYO/Miller here:

https://thecube.com/event/morgan-park-vs-findlay-prep-like-mike-invitational-761007

 

[Dan]

.@CoachUnderwood court side at #BeLikeMike Invitational to watch his top recruit @AyoDos_11 in the next game. @IlliniMBB
https://twitter.com/RyanBakerMedia/status/934956495007047682

The stars came to play in this one. Fenwick’s D.J. Steward and Whitney Young’s Javon Freeman have both been very good.
https://twitter.com/NBCSPreps/status/934961892828774400

 

[Whitmans Sampler]

Live Facebook feed says Morgan Park game won't start till 9:15? Is that right?

Update: just changed to 8:30

 

[Whitmans Sampler]

Might also be able to watch AYO/Miller here:

https://thecube.com/event/morgan-park-vs-findlay-prep-like-mike-invitational-761007

This link is working right now. I see Underwood and Antigua sitting right next to each other on the left side of the court. Ayo throwing down hammers in warmups.

 

[Thor015]

Any more updates??

 

[mdonsbach]

Miller is good

Just something about a lefty's stroke that makes me swoon. Kid is only a Soph!

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Miller is good

Must get for BU. Kid is going to be special.

Antigua also in attendance with BU.