Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (October 2017)

[FC Illiniman]

His dad is happy, glad for him and his choice.
Moving on.

 

[Illwinsagain]

Not shocked, hoped for something else.

 

[Whitman2020]

Really like how that recruitment went. No BS, quick, good kid. Now we can focus our conversations to other guys.

 

[TownieMatt]

Shame. I think we could have gotten this kid if we push hard at the start. Waited around for Castleton, and now we're likely to get burned.

 

[sacraig]

He wouldn't have fit Underwood's system, really.

 

[kcib8130]

Has Castleton nailed down a date/time to commit? All I've heard is this week sometime.

 

[Deleted member 9739]

So he is going to "the University of Iowa State."

Okay. :tsk:

 

[FC Illiniman]

Has Castleton nailed down a date/time to commit? All I've heard is this week sometime.

This week is latest, and 247 says UM in lead for what it's worth.

 

[TheGMan]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

Huh?

 

[sacraig]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

Wat?

 

[TownieMatt]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

ISU ≠ Oklahoma State University

 

[Obelix]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

 

[Dvick217]

We will be fine

 

[TheGMan]

The Chicago Bulls and the University of Illinois are two different things still, right? Did I miss something?

 

[kcib8130]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

I read this 3 times before it came to me, that it still didn't make any sense.

 

[mattcoldagelli]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

 

[sacraig]

win this year.

This.

 

[ILLINIFAN2]

It's so Illinois that we hire ISU's head coach and then proceed to loose a recruiting battle to the former assistant...

What you smokin on:tsk:

 

[IlliniJim20]

She agreed to apply and get into UI, so that I can use it as a negotiating point with out of state schools. It's worth a shot.

Good luck with that. Unfortunately I lost that battle with both my kids. But scholarship money made it reasonable, which is probably another reason so many Illinois kids leave the state.

 

[Peoria Illini]

Sad to see Conditt head to Iowa State. Still a good school. He'll do well in the Big 12. Good luck to him. Hopefully we'll get a commitment soon.

 

[dk1602]

It was mentioned earlier about the "in home" visit cancelled. Was that the one scheduled for CC?

 

[Dvick217]

BPJ?

 

[drewillini89]

The reality is that based on all CBs: we're getting Ayo and Finke.

I'd love to get Castleton and Landers, but presently it's not looking good. Things can happen sure. CB movement in the 24 hours before a commitment is always the best indicator too.

 

[PlayAZ]

Like you, I don't have the time or desire to do a full on search for this. But just a quick look back at the 2017 class top 25 talent. 3 stayed in their home state.


https://247sports.com/Season/2017-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings

I see, but I referenced city/area persay, take the top 25 or so from EVERY major recruiting base and I would still bet the higher % of leaving belongs to Chicago...or take it further and make it states.

Illinois Top 25 from last 10 years vs any other states Top 25...Would still say Chicago/Illinois wins.

 

[Dvick217]

I guess the whole staff was in to see Nolley today.

https://twitter.com/DPiperScout/status/914971295393214464