Sure seems like we are in very good shape to get Ayo, Nolley, and one of Castleton or Conditt. That would be a very solid class -- if we can stack up a PG, wing, and big every year with one 5* and two 3-4*s, we'd be within our historical norms for recruiting and be in position to succeed with good coaching.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (September 2017)
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Dan
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Michigan HC John Beilein will be in tomorrow to see 2018 F Colin Castleton, per sources.
https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/status/910319849460703234
https://twitter.com/jakeweingarten/status/910319849460703234
MainelyIllini
- uh, Maine
He wants Florida, but he's their 4th choice and will take 2. Dotson, Weaver, Nembhard (DeVoe's HS team mate at Mt Verde and good friend of Iggy) then Devoe.
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Dan
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Colin Castleton no longer in the mix for Purdue. Boilermakers picked up another commitment tonight.
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/910321023060447232
#Purdue has landed center Emmanuel Dowuona, per a source.
https://twitter.com/GoldandBlackcom/status/910324584292978688
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/910321023060447232
#Purdue has landed center Emmanuel Dowuona, per a source.
https://twitter.com/GoldandBlackcom/status/910324584292978688
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
:thumb:
I have seen Devoe though and IMO is not a pure PG. It is highly unlikely that any of Dotson, Weaver, Nembhard end up on the same team. It will not happen. Much more likely that Devoe ends up with one of them, if any 2 end up playing together.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
Unless we lose Kenyon Martin to injury, of course.
Reading the tea leaves:
Nolley is an Illinois lean trying to pull the class together. Prediction: Illinois.
Ayo is enjoying the process and doesn't reveal much. His final decision is open, between 3 or 4 schools with a slight Illinois lean. Prediction: Illinois
Castleton will hold out until the door opens or closes at Florida. Illinois is second choice. Prediction: Florida
Conditt has been pushed toward Iowa State but likes Illinois better--that's what creates the conflict. Decision could go either way. Prediction: Illinois
THT is in no rush to make a decision. On the surface, he is the least proactive and his recruitment is the least open. Any prediction is a blind guess. Prediction: 50-50 chance for Illinois if we lose either Ayo or Nolley.
Most likely class in order of verbals: Conditt, Nolley, Ayo.
Will it happen? To make that bet, I would need odds. Too many variables still in play, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Nolley is an Illinois lean trying to pull the class together. Prediction: Illinois.
Ayo is enjoying the process and doesn't reveal much. His final decision is open, between 3 or 4 schools with a slight Illinois lean. Prediction: Illinois
Castleton will hold out until the door opens or closes at Florida. Illinois is second choice. Prediction: Florida
Conditt has been pushed toward Iowa State but likes Illinois better--that's what creates the conflict. Decision could go either way. Prediction: Illinois
THT is in no rush to make a decision. On the surface, he is the least proactive and his recruitment is the least open. Any prediction is a blind guess. Prediction: 50-50 chance for Illinois if we lose either Ayo or Nolley.
Most likely class in order of verbals: Conditt, Nolley, Ayo.
Will it happen? To make that bet, I would need odds. Too many variables still in play, but there is reason to be optimistic.
Castleton is going to end up at Illinois. They aren't pushing for Conditt for a reason. Again they will certainly take his commitment though.
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Well played.
Well played.
This is obviously what it means. In no way was the tweet supposed to infer that they were adding up their composite rankings and saying they are the best class.
It is just a recruit (Nolley) saying that if he teams up with all his guys (Ayo and Castleton) then they are going to be pretty damn good and that is reason to be excited.
Florida is also heavily invested in 5* PF Emmitt Williams/IMG Academy. No way Gators will accept Castleton's commitment until Williams and the other choices you mentioned before Castleton are resolved.
Giving the Falcons congrats, consoling the Pack, or visiting Nolley again?
This is obviously what it means. In no way was the tweet supposed to infer that they were adding up their composite rankings and saying they are the best class.
It is just a recruit (Nolley) saying that if he teams up with all his guys (Ayo and Castleton) then they are going to be pretty damn good and that is reason to be excited.
You guys are exactly right and it amazes me that it has to be spelled out for people that take every single thing that's said 100% literally and try to parse it down and point out how incorrect it is.
Geebus be fired up that these kids are excited about the probability of playing together and are talking among themselves about it!
Dan
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Colin Castleton, 6'11" Class of 2018 told me: Late October is when he plans to announce his college choice.
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/910498782919352320
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/910498782919352320
Trakis
- Chicago, IL
How are reporters suppose to earn their paychecks on inside scoops, if the kids do obvious stuff like this?
mattcoldagelli
- Script Illinois Enthusiast
Guess it depends on how you view that UF visit - I was expecting him to commit while he was there.
Castleton, Nolley, Conditt all going to decide in October.
Hearing that Ayo will sign in the fall.
Really think we will get 3 of the 4...
Hearing that Ayo will sign in the fall.
Really think we will get 3 of the 4...
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