Tacomallini
- Washington State
I'm pretty sure this has been mentioned somewhere in the tomes of recent recruiting pages, but if true that TSJ has admissions issues w/ Illinois, wouldn't he certainly be facing the same issues at MICH?
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turnaround3
- 1st & Daniel
We've seen some iteration of this TSJ situation play out in both basketball and football a thousand times.
Kid essentially commits, it leaks, he gets upset about the leak spoiling his announcement and tweets or IG posts that it's not legit - rarely if ever does it result in an actual change of heart or mind - and then a couple days later he announces for the same place that was leaked.
Doubt this is any different.
Kid essentially commits, it leaks, he gets upset about the leak spoiling his announcement and tweets or IG posts that it's not legit - rarely if ever does it result in an actual change of heart or mind - and then a couple days later he announces for the same place that was leaked.
Doubt this is any different.
I agree, unless the admissions issue remain a hurdle.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Just put out an ambiguous GIF file and consider it done! See? Even I would get them thinking with this one.
I believe the point of the original post was that TSJ was not a lock to Illinois like many on here thought and those that said he was not a lock got a decent amount of backlash for saying that. The post was not about another Big Ten team's status in College Basketball, hence nit picking the post and being off-topic. The original post was using the screenshot as backup to the point of the post which doesn't seem nit picky to me.
Either way, hoping all of this is moot and that TSJ chooses to be an Illini, regardless of our seemingly low chances right now.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Yeah, but I am really hoping Chester goes after Jalan Haralson #13 out of Anderson, IN. He's listed as Fishers, but that's because he moved for basketball only. I have family with close ties to him. I messaged Chet to look into the kid because he's everything that we would want in a guard (not small forward). He said he would. THAT would be awesome!ESPN put out 2025 rankings for the top 25 guys: http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2025
One Illinois guy: Bryce Heard, a 6'5 SG/SF out of Kenwood and MIF
Bryce Heard, Homewood-Flossmoor , Shooting Guard
Bryce Heard is a Combo Guard from Chicago, IL.247sports.com
Holy moly! I LOVE our insiders! What the heck are you talking about? I was giving credit where credit was due, that is, to Dishwhite and @IllinoisReg, and making the point that sometimes bad news is accurate. Geez, have a gummie and start your weekend a little early.
da*n I thought we were around #11 or so last time I saw that list
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
That was before the 10+ year swoon during the Groce/Weber years (post 2005)!!!
Well I would disagree....if the Illini want to contend for B10 championship and make a deep run into the tourney this year....having experience at the point I think is a must.....maybe not by the end of the season...but you're asking a lot of 2 very good players (Clark & Epps) with no real playing experience at this level
BU has us climbing back up that list. in BU I trust
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I call scUM a big steaming pile of cow dung , led in FB by sleazy whiny a**clown and led in BB by a COWARD sucker puncher of epic proportions .......................
Be careful. That’s how I started. Then Dan just sucks you in and everybody wants to fight you.
“I say, Lovey… the poors will see no more of my money if they’re only going to improve their lot in life with it.”
A true sports fan or institution supporter has loyalty to a PROGRAM. Not to individual players or coaches or anything else. The Program is bigger than all of its parts. It is tradition... history... legacy... family and friends... good times and great experiences... lifetime bonds made... years of precious life spent in a chosen place. THAT is what should be supported.
And guess what? ANY player for ANY reason for ANY length of time who comes along to support and honor that Program is worthy of a fan’s respect and support. Why? Because both the fan and the player are supporting the PROGRAM.
Of course you have a right to feel as you do and support or not support anything you wish. But supporting Illini Roundballers is not a ‘purchase’ of anything. It is not about supporting or paying someone just because they will stay with you for four years.
The players waited long and hard to have the freedom of choice they have now. And may God love them for that. They have a skill and talent and have a right to be compensated for that and have the freedom to pursue that any way they wish... and not just be rewarded with something to hang on their office wall one day. This is not to demean education in any way but recognize that players needed the same freedom and right to choose where they want to be as coaches and everyone has had for generations.
If the purpose of education is to get someone ready for the ‘Real World’... there is no better way than NIL and The Portal to get these guys set for their future.
Why ‘should’ you support these kids? Because they chose to play for the Illini... whether for a day... a week... or four years.
IlliniSaluki
- IL metro east burbs of St. Louis
LOL wouldn't it be great if TSJ was going to announce for Muck Fichigan until the MIF tweet and for some reason he now says nah to them and goes somewhere else. I would laugh my !!! off. I mean kids have changed their minds over less before.. who knows?
Exactly. We don’t need a Ramey though. He would be an awesome add, but the fact remains we cant go into the season with a complete list of ball handlers being true freshmen and expect to win titles.
I think you can say something similar about Our situation at the 5, but it’s at least an order of magnitude less dire in terms of next years on court success.
Nappy I_L_L
- Northern Indiana
Jalen Haralson, a guard out of Fishers High School was ranked 13th in the rankings. Incredible player with offers from IU, Purdue, and Maryland. My cousin played with him in middle school, and he is someone to watch out forESPN put out 2025 rankings for the top 25 guys: http://www.espn.com/college-sports/basketball/recruiting/playerrankings/_/class/2025
One Illinois guy: Bryce Heard, a 6'5 SG/SF out of Kenwood and MIF
Bryce Heard, Homewood-Flossmoor , Shooting Guard
Bryce Heard is a Combo Guard from Chicago, IL.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Which is why I was surprised when I heard we were involved. Thought maybe that bridge had been burned, but I guess with his talent you have to be willing to play the game.Illinois leading, then FSU, then Depaul, then commits to Depaul, then decommits a week or two later, then winds up at Texas Tech, then Chris Beard and his people get into it, then Chris Beard leaves for Texas, then TSJ people talk to other schools before he comes back, then he enters the portal after this year, then MIF puts out his "list", then the credit situation happens, and now we are here
You recruit him too, help out Chester a bit!
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
NASchamp
- Atlanta
Holy moly. Never realized that got rid of the ads.....I've always just read the board w/o an account (last 5 years or so). Finally made an account last Fall solely because I had to vent my frustration watching Brandon Peters mosey around the pocket.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Really ??.....On campus huh ???...........................I really like his mustache .........I really really do...........................
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