Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Illini in Italy]

Be Jammin'

 

[sacraig]

We’re gonna have a lot of announcements soon

 

[Boskydell]

Just watched Meanstreets 2OT win over a good NY team. Morez had a great game. Nojus is a big time player: why did we back off, if that was the case?

 

[Boskydell]

25 pts, 22 reb 2 blk for Morez.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Just watched Meanstreets 2OT win over a good NY team. Morez had a great game. Nojus is a big time player: why did we back off, if that was the case?

25 pts, 22 reb 2 blk for Morez.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662830720891383808

Nojus: we backed off because his play was so-so (relative to before) and there are several kids we like better, who the staff sees as gettable. I think he'll be an impact player at ISU, but probly not immediately

 

[Boskydell]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662830720891383808

Nojus: we backed off because his play was so-so (relative to before) and there are several kids we like better, who the staff sees as gettable. I think he'll be an impact player at ISU, but probly not immediately

Thanks. As for Nojus, I think he's a better player than earlier. Coaches certainly wanted the ball in his hands today.

 

[Joel Goodson]

Thanks. As for Nojus, I think he's a better player than earlier. Coaches certainly wanted the ball in his hands today.

I agree. But his so-so play was cause for concern and tapping the brakes was warranted, IMO.

 

[Calvin]

25 pts, 22 reb 2 blk for Morez.

A double, double-double?

 

[bergd91]

Morez is a special player. Pump in that jump shot and he reminds me of a 18 yr. old Carmelo Anthony. We have a special player!

 

[Peoriapipeline]

Morez Johnson is one of my favorite ilini recruits in a long time

 

[Illini B-Ball Fan]

Morez Johnson is one of my favorite ilini recruits in a long time

A lot of Kofi-like traits to like with Morez, will be an elite Illini. can't wait.

 

[illiniguy24]

Morez is a special player. Pump in that jump shot and he reminds me of a 18 yr. old Carmelo Anthony. We have a special player!

Me about to rebuttal you…but then…orange kool aid

 

[Chickenmane]

any chance Morez will be a 1 and done?

 

[Illinifan74]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1662830720891383808

Nojus: we backed off because his play was so-so (relative to before) and there are several kids we like better, who the staff sees as gettable. I think he'll be an impact player at ISU, but probly not immediately

I really can not wait to see this kid suit up for the O&B - he is going to be something else.

 

[Travis1173]

They have until Tuesday at 11:59 pm to withdraw.

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Me about to rebuttal you…but then…orange kool aid

This gif is truly legendary.

 

[LvilleILL]

Shannon and Coleman announcements will be first. A lot of positive buzz on both returning right now. RayJ? Who knows. Imo it's down to Illinois and Baylor. But there is someone that is lined up to come if RayJ goes elsewhere and it won't take long.

 

[Birdus]

Shannon and Coleman announcements will be first. A lot of positive buzz on both returning right now. RayJ? Who knows. Imo it's down to Illinois and Baylor. But there is someone that is lined up to come if RayJ goes elsewhere and it won't take long.

Count me in. With those two back and a serviceable point guard, we could challenge for another BIG TITLE among other things. Fun days!

 

[redwingillini11]

 

[Rich]

I'm grateful for the update but at this point I just want saga to be over. It's going to be like this every year for college basketball and my anxiety is not ready lol

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Put me in the really optimistic camp. Even just getting Coleman and TSJ back would be massive if we take some of the chatter about team chemistry being our biggest issue last year at face value … and I do. We could be good. If we get all three, I think we could be VERY good. Even if we get none, we have some young returning pieces that I love, and I’ll enjoy watching them grow.

One very underrated addition is a full year of Goode. That honestly could have made a world of difference at points last year.

 

[Joel Goodson]

any chance Morez will be a 1 and done?

yes

has to demonstrate the ability to hit mid-range shots consistently and has to make an immediate transition to high major ball. FWLIW, I think the latter is a near given. That said, 2 years is more likely than 1.

 

[Mojoman]

Shannon and Coleman announcements will be first. A lot of positive buzz on both returning right now. RayJ? Who knows. Imo it's down to Illinois and Baylor. But there is someone that is lined up to come if RayJ goes elsewhere and it won't take long.

Hmmmm. I maybe missed it as was traveling all day Friday, but when did the RayJ thing go from we pried him away from Utah with a wheelbarrow full of money to Baylor now has a shot at him and we are not clearly in lead?

 

[lstewart53x3]

Hmmmm. I maybe missed it as was traveling all day Friday, but when did the RayJ thing go from we pried him away from Utah with a wheelbarrow full of money to Baylor now has a shot at him and we are not clearly in lead?

My guess is, the negotiation is ongoing.

He added Utah in the mix to get more NIL $$$ from IL.

After getting a bigger bag offer from IL, he’s now in conversations with Baylor to see if they can match.

If Baylor matches, that increases his negotiation power with IL.

Seems like he’s leading on multiple schools to line up the most NIL dollars possible.

 

[sitka]

Shannon and Coleman announcements will be first. A lot of positive buzz on both returning right now. RayJ? Who knows. Imo it's down to Illinois and Baylor. But there is someone that is lined up to come if RayJ goes elsewhere and it won't take long.

Lville, good sources?