Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (October 2020)

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#977      
Sturdy just post a CB for Bryce to UK? I can't find it? Most recent I see is from 10/14?
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#980      
I am at 90% UK 10% UI. I would rather be pleasantly surprised than bitterly disappointed. Would love to be wrong but this may be one where the “insiders” are getting good information from good sources but multiple staffs are being led to believe Hopkins is coming.
 
#983      
While we may get him, it’s already been stated that the Hopkins’ have been trying to use misdirection to give Bryce his moment.

Literally any piece of info you see could be part of that misdirection (including telling Adam Miller he is coming and that being relayed by QC).

So until the CBs start changing, I’ll assume they are correct and he’s going to UK.
 
#984      
as for Hopkins I just think that right now that UK is now accepting his commitment and it a school that he away wanted to go to after he de-committed from Lousiville. you can't a kid for pick UK and Having the ability to possibly be a one and done on a National Championship Contender.
 
#988      
as for Hopkins I just think that right now that UK is now accepting his commitment and it a school that he away wanted to go to after he de-committed from Lousiville. you can't a kid for pick UK and Having the ability to possibly be a one and done on a National Championship Contender.

The thing about this recruiting pitch is that it now also applies to Illinois.

It’s true that UK has been doing it longer but Cal can’t point to us and say “you’d be a big fish in the small pond, with lots of playing time...sure, but there is no way Illinois can win it all like you would with me.”
 
#989      
The thing about this recruiting pitch is that it now also applies to Illinois.

It’s true that UK has been doing it longer but Cal can’t point to us and say “you’d be a big fish in the small pond, with lots of playing time...sure, but there is no way Illinois can win it all like you would with me.”
it does I also think any other Pitch is PJ Washington. John could be telling Bryce he gonna be using him like he did PJ. but it like what was the point of landing Toppin, Allen, or even Cam Flecther.
 
#991      
First, Trent and DMFW can return (due to COVID). But let's assume they don't and that Ayo and Kofi leave. Our 2021-22 Roster still looks like (PB=Primary Backup):

1. Andre Curbelo (PB=Hutcherson/Miller)
2. Adam Miller (PB=Goode)
3. Austin Hutcherson (PB=Verdonk)
4. Jacob Grandison (PB=Hawkins)
5. Giorgi Bezhanishvili (PB=Hamlin)
Bench: Lieb

If we hit on Mac Etienne this roster looks like Top 25 material to me. If Trent or Da'Monte come back for another year it adds a lot more depth and essentially secures us as a Top 25 team in my eyes.

I thought we were sold on Miller being a likely one-and-done? 4 of those players we haven't seen play for the Illini and we're already predicting top-25 with our 2 best leaving?
 
#992      
If we have the type of season we are all expecting there will be no shortage of options. Especially with the Covid transfer exception.
 
#994      
I thought we were sold on Miller being a likely one-and-done? 4 of those players we haven't seen play for the Illini and we're already predicting top-25 with our 2 best leaving?

I think one and done gets thrown around so frequently for how rarely it actually happens
 
#996      
I think because of the way our past recruiting escapades have went recently that we're on right to be skeptical..however I still believe that by the end if this weekend Bryce will be an Illini..call me crazy but have a gut feeling about this..if this is misdirection it would have to be the most extreme case I've ever seen even down to friending strategic people on IG..I think some of us may be looking for the first sign of deception on his part to confirm what we think we know..be cool guys..I think we are still in the driver's seat..js..🙄👍
 
#997      
First, Trent and DMFW can return (due to COVID). But let's assume they don't and that Ayo and Kofi leave. Our 2021-22 Roster still looks like (PB=Primary Backup):

1. Andre Curbelo (PB=Hutcherson/Miller)
2. Adam Miller (PB=Goode)
3. Austin Hutcherson (PB=Verdonk)
4. Jacob Grandison (PB=Hawkins)
5. Giorgi Bezhanishvili (PB=Hamlin)
Bench: Lieb

If we hit on Mac Etienne this roster looks like Top 25 material to me. If Trent or Da'Monte come back for another year it adds a lot more depth and essentially secures us as a Top 25 team in my eyes.

See, to me that looks too similar to the talented and undersized roster that went 12-21 in 2018-19. And the Mac recruitment is in its infancy. We're in good shape now but if the last couple months have taught us anything it's that these things change fast. With recruits flying off the board Mac's going to have a lot more teams coming hard after him before he makes a decision.

And as for Trent and DMW, I know they can come back and hope they do, but they also may not. They may decide it's time to move on, especially with Ayo and Kofi leaving.
 
#998      
I thought we were sold on Miller being a likely one-and-done? 4 of those players we haven't seen play for the Illini and we're already predicting top-25 with our 2 best leaving?

I am not sold on Miller being a 1AD. Maybe if we hit the final 4 and he’s a key component but it’s far from a sure thing for him right now. Let’s talk after the Baylor game.
 
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