Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[pruman91]

C'mon Dan, add a dislike button already. Im sure I will get plenty of em myself but let us show our true feelings.

 

[chudaman]

So with Hansberry being an obvious one and done due to heading to the portal after being recruited over and dissed by Loyalty posters who do not include him in next year's top 9, do we have our eye on any other incoming freshmen to replace him? I’m nervous the staff doesn’t know about this.

fify

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

both would be wise to take some great NIL money and get another year of college ball in and raise their profile

Not sure TJ can raise his bar much.

For Hawkins, I would imagine execs were hoping to see some progress in his shooting. There really wasn't much, if any, on that front. I think without that, he's a tough sell.

 

[Mobi]

So both of our guys are projected as mid-2nd round picks.....

(Top 30 selected should earn at least $2M.)

I doubt these mock draft guys really know what's going on but we shall see.

 

[DAM1298]

RayJ has followed two Arizona State players on Instagram in the last couple days… however, one is in the portal and the other is in the draft (while maintaining eligibility). Anything to worry about there?

 

[BashCtIllini]

RayJ has followed two Arizona State players on Instagram in the last couple days… however, one is in the portal and the other is in the draft (while maintaining eligibility). Anything to worry about there?

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

Let's check back in a few weeks lol

Well, I'll repeat my advice from last year at this time. Wait a few weeks into the season. Tons of hype right now out there.

Last year, from the coaching staff to the insiders to most fans our talent was vastly overrated.

 

[Tevo]

Well, I'll repeat my advice from last year at this time. Wait a few weeks into the season. Tons of hype right now out there.

Last year, from the coaching staff to the insiders to most fans our talent was vastly overrated.

But a few weeks into last season, we looked like a legit Top 10 and title contender...

 

[Palmerstein International]

 

[Joel Goodson]

pretty high praise from Chester and he ain't a hype man:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1652685396889726978

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

RayJ has followed two Arizona State players on Instagram in the last couple days… however, one is in the portal and the other is in the draft (while maintaining eligibility). Anything to worry about there?

Regardless of what anyone says...I don't care what industry you're in, when there's money involved and multiple people willing to pay it, nothing is 100% until the ink dries. Two weeks ago, CH and TSJ were both coming back and Tyger was potentially in the fold. Then, they were both coming back and RayJ was in the fold. Then, comments of CH potentially staying in the draft and TSJ still likely to be coming back is the story. Now, here we are today with RayJ following ASU guys on Twitter(which could mean absolutely nothing). Point is, when money and 18-22 year olds are involved, mindsets change quickly.

 

[Combo]

Regardless of what anyone says...I don't care what industry you're in, when there's money involved and multiple people willing to pay it, nothing is 100% until the ink dries. Two weeks ago, CH and TSJ were both coming back and Tyger was potentially in the fold. Then, they were both coming back and RayJ was in the fold. Then, comments of CH potentially staying in the draft and TSJ still likely to be coming back is the story. Now, here we are today with RayJ following ASU guys on Twitter(which could mean absolutely nothing). Point is, when money and 18-22 year olds are involved, mindsets change quickly.

It was that way well before NIL. Nothing’s a done deal in recruiting until the kid suits up for your team.

 

[Grandpa]

It was that way well before NIL. Nothing’s a done deal in recruiting until the kid suits up for your team.

Then odds are they don't stay for 4 years.

 

[IlliniMike_Aurora]

RayJ has followed two Arizona State players on Instagram in the last couple days… however, one is in the portal and the other is in the draft (while maintaining eligibility). Anything to worry about there?

yes, you are following who people follow on instagram /s/

 

[LvilleILL]

RayJ has followed two Arizona State players on Instagram in the last couple days… however, one is in the portal and the other is in the draft (while maintaining eligibility). Anything to worry about there?

He's been in Arizona working out

 

[illini80]

RayJ will not be committing today, but TSJ will be making an announcement.

That makes no sense to me. I thought he’d been invited to the combine so why would he not want to take advantage of that?

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

RayJ has followed two Arizona State players on Instagram in the last couple days… however, one is in the portal and the other is in the draft (while maintaining eligibility). Anything to worry about there?

You mean beyond that you’re monitoring who RayJ or others are following on Instagram?

 

[skyIdub]

He's been in Arizona working out his travel arrangements to Champaign.

FI..FY?

 

[EyeoftheIllini]

yes, you are following who people follow on instagram /s/

Beat me to it.

 

[phats22]

pretty high praise from Chester and he ain't a hype man:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1652685396889726978

Ok, ok, ok. I know we're all waiting for other news but, seriously, everyone needs to appreciate that this is a 6'8", 225# power forward who stole the ball, ran the break full court and kicked out an on time, in the pocket bounce pass for an open corner 3 look.
Cannot wait for Hansberry time!!!

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

RayJ will not be committing today, but TSJ will be making an announcement.

 

[Whitmans Sampler]

 

[Joel Goodson]

Ok, ok, ok. I know we're all waiting for other news but, seriously, everyone needs to appreciate that this is a 6'8", 225# power forward who stole the ball, ran the break full court and kicked out an on time, in the pocket bounce pass for an open corner 3 look.
Cannot wait for Hansberry time!!!

Neither can I. By soph year he's gonna be a flippin' load.

 

[WyattEarp]

He's been in Arizona working out

Just as long as he’s not working out in Arizona. Once those dadgum cattle ranches get their spurs into ya it’s over.
It’s a story as old as time really…
mid-high tier NCAA athletes seduced by the rugged cowboy lifestyle.

 

[GrayGhost77]

Just as long as he’s not working out in Arizona. Once those dadgum cattle ranches get their spurs into ya it’s over.
It’s a story as old as time really…
mid-high tier NCAA athletes seduced by the rugged cowboy lifestyle.
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