Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[AirNeazy]

22-year-old pro. We're really at a point where we're giving the NCAA the middle finger and I don't think there's anything they can do about it. Wild and incredibly smart.

NCAA has given us the finger many-a-time in the last 60 years. Bout time we returned the favor.

 

[Illini4Christ]

And 22 years old!

AARP may have already contacted him.

 

[BatteredWifeSchwartz]

Not a big fan of AI images, but I gotta say these are hilarious

 

[NashvILLe05]

Just need to get Petrovic fletched. He’s fast and love the Braden Smith comps.

 

[ChiefGritty]

He was not having this dude poached.

Wisconsin basketball targeting pair of international recruits from Serbia

Wisconsin men's basketball is exploring international options to round out its 2025-26 roster, including two Serbian prospects from KK Mega Basket.

www.badgernotes.com

A BadgerNotes correspondent at Buckys Burrow reported that immigration logistics have delayed any potential move to Madison, which Petrovic shared when asked where things stand with Wisconsin.

“The plan is for me to come to the University of Wisconsin,” Petrovic said. “Right now I don’t have any sure information, but I think and hope that I will become a part of the Badgers family.”

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Use your influence and say you will tolerate Hamer for one more year!

 

[steelmen72]

I disagree with this statement because Illinois has dealt with Miller handlers (irvins) for years. That is how they got Ayo and had to let Horton-Tucker go but Miller is not worth that kind of money, period. His stats prove that over his college career period. He hasn't played on winning teams since his freshman year at Illinois. The kid will be 24 years old in January. He has never averaged more than 12 ppg in his career. Hell Arizona State won't pay him the kind of money he wants. This was always a scheme to get more money from the highest bidder. He has never been an all conference type player and is frankly a role player in my opinion.

 

[Joel Goodson]

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Kam's getting some new bouncers for the 25-26 school year.





*pic was stolen off X*

that they're all in Adidas is perfect

 

[madillini4]

Credit to Bance Armstrong on twitter

 

[LvilleILL1]

One more big piece and this team can challenge Purdue for the title.

 

[BillyBob1]

Out of nowehere.

To put that get into context, the equivalent of a top 10-15 portal guy. One of the best players in a really good league. Think Balkan Braden Smith.

How tall is he?

Just read Wisconsin piece he is 6’3

 

[soupy17]

I’m just going to keep reposting this …

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[JJE]

 

[redwingillini11]

Wisconsin basketball targeting pair of international recruits from Serbia

Wisconsin men's basketball is exploring international options to round out its 2025-26 roster, including two Serbian prospects from KK Mega Basket.

www.badgernotes.com

A BadgerNotes correspondent at Buckys Burrow reported that immigration logistics have delayed any potential move to Madison, which Petrovic shared when asked where things stand with Wisconsin.

“The plan is for me to come to the University of Wisconsin,” Petrovic said. “Right now I don’t have any sure information, but I think and hope that I will become a part of the Badgers family.”

He also noted that Jovic is in a similar situation.

This isn’t a matter of whether or not there’s mutual interest—it’s about working through the red tape. And while timelines are still up in the air, the sense is that if the visa situation gets cleared, Wisconsin will be ready to welcome both players into the basketball program with open arms.

Oops!

 

[Get yourself a new map]

the omission of a definite article from the first sentence is just *chef's kiss*. Seriously though, thank you for the blurb - love the insight.

 

[abchew2]

When will NCAA teams start scheduling to play Euro league teams in season? Wonder how many coaches didn’t even consider an established pro an option just out of habit.

 

[illini011923]

How tall is he?

6'1 180 based on what I saw reported

 

[zentrails]

Makes me think there was some mis-direction going on by the staff that this board ran wild with. LOL
I'm totally OK with that!

 

[FightingForWeWillWin]

I'm not buying all the hype. Defensive and athleticism is going to be a major problem next season, especially with Hamer/Tyler leading the charge.

 

[NarrowJ]

B1G activity thus far today:

Mihailo Petrovic -> Illinois
Rodney Rice -> USC
Jason Drake -> Indiana
Keenan Fitzmorris (Northwestern) entered the portal
Julian Reese (Maryland) entered the portal (with no eligibility)

B1G Roster Tracker

docs.google.com

 

[TonyClifton]

We have our point guard. How is this dude eligible to play in college?

 

[logjam]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1914752752225308973

We got another vic...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Looks like Illinois very clearly in the driver seat. 2:15 -

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

One more big piece and this team can challenge Purdue for the title.

I hope we get a home & home with them this year, it’s been a while since we last won at Mackey

 

[the juiceman cometh]

6'1 180 based on what I saw reported

I've seen multiple sites list him at 6'3".

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