It does seem to be pretty open pay-to-play across college sports. I don't know how schools are working that if it is not allowed. Is there a loophole that is being used? Schools are clearly offering dollar amounts in NIL to get players to come. I would assume an eventual crackdown is coming in some fashion, because it feels a bit out of control right now.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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because people make better decisions! /s
JJE
- Bethalto, IL
Baylor
Baylor. Ugh.
Chip and Joanna Gaines are from Waco, where Baylor is located.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
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Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Wake Forest fans would probably say Ayo.
Nothing's in the bag until it is. Always been that way in recruiting and even more so nowadays.
Our insiders have good info, but recruiting is fluid and things change.
They are 2 for 3 thus far and that's not a bad %. (And still a possibility of going 3/3).
This. ^^^^
Big Jack
- Decatur
Oh I can absolutely imagine that. Remember when they suspended Kofi for actions that were basically about to be fair game anyway? Remember Luke Ford not getting a waiver for his dying grandpa? Remember, like, any time the NCAA has a chance to do Illinois dirty? This would be pretty on-brand.
when are our backup names dropping?
That show takes place in Waco, TX. Can probably figure it out from there.
Maybe RayJ is actually committing to ILL and these late rumors are just some Trollman Hawkins subterfuge for the lolz.
It's pretty clear it's not us at this point- thank you for the insiders on here who have been all over this one!
All they can do is report what they are hearing from our staff and their contacts at other schools - and they have been 100% accurate to date - about when the staff was feeling really strongly about RayJ - to when it got competitive with other schools, to when we countered and got back in the forefront and even as of this morning, given the staff hasn't heard anything, it almost certainly means he's not coming here (how often does a transfer not tell the staff of his decision before he announces to the world - almost never)
So thank you for keeping us informed - it's greatly appreciated!
All they can do is report what they are hearing from our staff and their contacts at other schools - and they have been 100% accurate to date - about when the staff was feeling really strongly about RayJ - to when it got competitive with other schools, to when we countered and got back in the forefront and even as of this morning, given the staff hasn't heard anything, it almost certainly means he's not coming here (how often does a transfer not tell the staff of his decision before he announces to the world - almost never)
So thank you for keeping us informed - it's greatly appreciated!
Anyone think Matthew Mayer said anything to RayJ about Illinois vs. Baylor?
sacraig
- The desert
They are famously from Waco. It means RayJ is choosing Baylor because he's a fan of shiplap.
Interested in this as well. If you use the 247 College Basketball Portal Search feature the options look... very slim.
As much as I love deep state thinking, that’s gotta be a massive stretch. Also does Mayer hate us? Feel like he had the greenest light ever his entire time here
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
0440 and Lville seem like genuine dudes who aren't just looking to feed their egos with tales of grandeur. They just put out what they hear and are humble about it. The headband fellow as well.
Can I ask why there isn’t more buzz around Trey Woodbury? Better size than Dennis. Better shooter. Better rebounder. Fewer assists but still almost 5 per game. Not quite the point production but was on a better team. Doesn’t appear to be a great athlete but then again neither is Dennis.
And I admit it’s a small sample size, but looks to have been a key player on a team that made it all the way to the NIT semi finals. And just my opinion but with all the parity in CBB I think the top NIT teams from lower conferences are probably tourney worthy, and maybe more so than mediocre P5 teams that get invites.
Meanwhile (again super small sample size), RayJ went 5-19 and Toledo bowed out in the first round to what I think we would all agree was a talented but pretty dreadful Michigan team that was without Jett Howard.
Maybe doesn’t have all conference potential like RayJ but I think we have stars and we need someone to fill a role of handling the ball, initiating offense, playing solid defense and knocking down open shots. Woodbury may not win the press conference but he actually may be a better fit for what we need. Hope we pursue.
And I admit it’s a small sample size, but looks to have been a key player on a team that made it all the way to the NIT semi finals. And just my opinion but with all the parity in CBB I think the top NIT teams from lower conferences are probably tourney worthy, and maybe more so than mediocre P5 teams that get invites.
Meanwhile (again super small sample size), RayJ went 5-19 and Toledo bowed out in the first round to what I think we would all agree was a talented but pretty dreadful Michigan team that was without Jett Howard.
Maybe doesn’t have all conference potential like RayJ but I think we have stars and we need someone to fill a role of handling the ball, initiating offense, playing solid defense and knocking down open shots. Woodbury may not win the press conference but he actually may be a better fit for what we need. Hope we pursue.
It's been mentioned previously that if RayJ doesn't go to Illinois, some grad students who aren't in the portal may decide to go in the portal for the opportunity.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I believe it's been stated we have options in the Grad transfer arena.........not sure they will be in the regular transfer portal , but i have been wrong numerous times before...........JMHO
Bravo, well done with the Shiplap!
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