Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Can I just say I love Jake Davis. He has developed into an Illini archetype.

Years from now we will be here saying "what we really need is a Jake Davis-type player" or "if only so-and-so player would be more like Jake Davis was".

Physical development, mental development (meaning takes coaching well), role clarity, leadership development. True Every Day Guy.

And a wig night to boot (loss notwithstanding - darn Badgers)! Please bring him back next year.

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He may end up being as beloved as Lucas Johnson to those old enough to remember. Different players, but both gave 100% and know their role and embrace it.
 
#52      
I'm hoping whomever we get in the portal can play some defense as well. Need to improve on that side to get where we want to go.
Need a PG floor General who can defend too
 
#55      
I can give a few names that IF they were to enter the portal, we potentially could have interest …






Offer a bag of money for Baylor G Cam Carr.
 
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Creighton or Bama … Latest I knew he was waiting to see if Caleb Holt was going Bama or Arizona …

But now Holt might be waiting a little longer …

Creighton Bluejays College Mascot GIF by Creighton University
 
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Can I just say I love Jake Davis. He has developed into an Illini archetype.

Years from now we will be here saying "what we really need is a Jake Davis-type player" or "if only so-and-so player would be more like Jake Davis was".

Physical development, mental development (meaning takes coaching well), role clarity, leadership development. True Every Day Guy.

And a wig night to boot (loss notwithstanding - darn Badgers)! Please bring him back next year.

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Out of everyone on the team, Jake entering the portal would be the most surprising. He has a great role that fits perfectly with what he does well, and really seems to love everything about being an Illini. Give him what he has earned. He is the current standard-bearer.
 
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Indy Illini Fan, what are your thoughts on Nasir Anderson? Do we have a shot with him at all? Also, do you think there are any big time tranfers like last year that we will be in on?
 
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The way-too-early 2026 B1G roster tracker

Keaton Wagler, Hannes Steinbach, Morez Johnson Jr, Alijah Arenas all excluded from rosters as they're all currently mocked top 20

Obviously, we won't keep everyone, but that sort of goes for everyone nowadays

Notes:
- RSCI column for freshman is instead the 247 composite (because RSCI isn't finalized yet)
- Stats are all blank (will fill in at end of the season)


Was reading that as of now, Rodney Rice plans to return to USC next season, so added him back:

 
#70      
He may end up being as beloved as Lucas Johnson to those old enough to remember. Different players, but both gave 100% and know their role and embrace it.
He's there already lol
It's Lucas with long hair....with my old eyes I can make that work 🤣
 
#72      
Last minute flip alert … Sounds like Bama is taking Richardson vs waiting on Holt and potentially losing both …

Oats finds a way …
quick, go back to your first thought
 
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Does any one of the insiders wanna share their returners for next season guesses?
 
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