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How crazy is that. Still lands a Duke offer.
Just crazy to think that a week or so before PJ, JB gets an offer from Duke and then proceeds to not make the top 35 players of the U-16's. Thanks for "insider" info and in person talent evaluation. Go Illini
sorry, Bret is faster than me!!
I just threw up in my mouth
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The total transfers for the year now have exceeded last year. It was loudly predicted by some that the one time bubble wouldn’t be repeated. With unlimited transfers surely on the horizon, anyone care to predict how many we will see in a “typical” year? My guess is pushing 2500. Btw, who’s going to enforce the tampering rules when every player in the country is eligible to move?
Underwood commented a year or more ago, that he would look at transfers strongly (vs HS recruit) because they would be less likely to leave. Obviously that’s not going to happen. My typically pessimistic prediction is that UofI admissions policies could hurt our recruiting abilities if multiple time transfers find it more difficult to get all their class work accepted. I’m sure North Carolina will have the same issues.
I just can’t imagine what life is like for a coach. Sure the money is good at the top, but 80% of those people already have no life and little money.
Underwood commented a year or more ago, that he would look at transfers strongly (vs HS recruit) because they would be less likely to leave. Obviously that’s not going to happen. My typically pessimistic prediction is that UofI admissions policies could hurt our recruiting abilities if multiple time transfers find it more difficult to get all their class work accepted. I’m sure North Carolina will have the same issues.
I just can’t imagine what life is like for a coach. Sure the money is good at the top, but 80% of those people already have no life and little money.
Joel Goodson
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The pros aren't the only ones attracted by potential.
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Flip side is that Brown made it farther than Morez with USA 17U (and a lot farther than a bunch of guys on the Peach Jam list). Moral of the story: snapshots can be deceiving. Proper evals involve many snapshots.
I think all that Indy Illini was saying was that JB wasn't that good at Peach Jam, not overall as a prospect. He had a less than stellar week, that's all.
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I know, I probably should have replied to that post instead, sorry - I was (awkwardly) trying to further the point you made.
Our admissions are nothing compared to others (Michigan). We should thank them though for TSJ.The total transfers for the year now have exceeded last year. It was loudly predicted by some that the one time bubble wouldn’t be repeated. With unlimited transfers surely on the horizon, anyone care to predict how many we will see in a “typical” year? My guess is pushing 2500. Btw, who’s going to enforce the tampering rules when every player in the country is eligible to move?
Underwood commented a year or more ago, that he would look at transfers strongly (vs HS recruit) because they would be less likely to leave. Obviously that’s not going to happen. My typically pessimistic prediction is that UofI admissions policies could hurt our recruiting abilities if multiple time transfers find it more difficult to get all their class work accepted. I’m sure North Carolina will have the same issues.
I just can’t imagine what life is like for a coach. Sure the money is good at the top, but 80% of those people already have no life and little money.
I think I’d take you over Bret in a foot race!
Is he eligble to enter the draft right away after one year at OE, or are you thinking he may just stay at OE for a second paid year before going to the draft?
Fears is not a one-and-done quality player imo
I don't know enough to say whether he is or isn't just asking because OP said he'd be surprised if Fears makes it to MSU. Plenty of players who aren't one-and-done quality still go that route for one reason or another.
And on 8-1, he becomes eligible for 5 more officials allotted to his senior year of high school. So Miami may not necessarily be his last official. Hopefully our reported strong position holds up to him getting several more high profile offers after Peach Jam.
Why are Duke/UNC all over JB then? I know that has nothing to do with us.
I wouldn’t say “all over” … They’re showing interest
Thanks for the clarification. He certainly got an offer from Duke, right? Is it a "committable" offer?
Duke did offer him. At this point, I doubt it’s committable but I do not know for sure.
Some kids commit early so they can enjoy their SR basketball season without the distraction of recruiting. Others love the attention and want it to go on as long as possible. Remember Skyy committed early to KY signed fall LOI, but decommited in March.
I remember Dennis Gates did not commit to Cal until May his senior year. I wonder if recruits ask him about that when he asks them to commit as juniors or fall senior year.
I remember Dennis Gates did not commit to Cal until May his senior year. I wonder if recruits ask him about that when he asks them to commit as juniors or fall senior year.
Skyy committed to DePaul as an 8th grader.
My fiance went to Penn State so I'd love if this Hansberry recruitment went our way. She's still p'd off about last year's 9OT game so she'll take the smallest victories and I won't hear the end of it.
Shrews is gonna have them competitive … He’s a great coach and he can really recruit as can Fisher … She’ll have good sports to watch year round …
They’ve got some other good prospects in line for when they miss on Hansberry …
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