Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[CleverHandle1]

It is. The visit two schools part isn't up there for no reason.

 

[ColSLU69]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2042737532845031780

I really like 6'4" junior PG Rowan Brumbaugh of Tulane. He'd be exactly the type of experienced guard that could play with and alongside Coleman and Morillo, while also serving as a mentor to our young freshmen. I know he's not ranked as high as John Blackwell, nor does he have as high of a ceiling as Blackwell. But I think that Illinois should consider putting a recruiting "full court press" on Brumbaugh now. I'm not sure that Illinois can afford to wait (too long) on a decision from Blackwell... and miss out on a transfer like Brumbaugh. Of course, I'd withdraw that advice IF the Illini are sure that Blackwell will sign (and sign very soon!) with Illinois basketball. Heck, maybe Illinois could somehow end up with BOTH players!

 

[SoILL_INI]

It’s the BOOM and only the BOOM!!!!!!!

 

[WeWillWhen]

End of the week and no news either way… I am reading it as there’s a pause on everything until Tomi, Mirk, and Drej announce. This is just strange.

Our season ended only six days ago.

 

[IlliniCaboose]

 

[rmlsr]

Wonder who those 2 schools could be …

Never mind I see that Louisville already answered my question in an earlier post

 

[wncillini]

Our season ended only six days ago.

Yeah but it's been like 6 whole days.

 

[AnnaMay]

Mirk and Tomi and Big Z are all coming back?

Nothing is certain until it is. All the rumbling tonight is because of a Werner premium post over at 247.

 

[Illiniforlife]

Tyrek Coleman from ISU is going to Iowa most likely

 

[Illiniforlife]

If Flory Bidunga picks Duke (he’s visiting there) he will try to get Blackwell to follow. Side story to watch.

Well that would suck.

 

[Heisenbobble]

Tyrek Coleman from ISU is going to Iowa most likely

Yawn. I’m an ISU grad and pay attention to their hoops team. He’s nothing special.

 

[jezzadownunder]

I reckon they should make a joint post with all the boys returning similar to this…

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2042789699039658076

Wait but what if we wait it out for that long and don't get him? That'd be a devastating gamble.

The transfer portal closes April 21st (yes I know you can commit whenever).

 

[WxIllini]

I reckon they should make a joint post with all the boys returning similar to this…

And then Blackwell can come in from nowhere wearing his father’s jersey and announce his commitment… I love it.

 

[azillini1]

If Flory Bidunga picks Duke (he’s visiting there) he will try to get Blackwell to follow. Side story to watch.

I never like it when we are competing with a "Blue Blood" and there is a lot of time before the announced commitment date.

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

All I needed to know. Everything else will fall into place from there.

 

[SescIllini]

If Flory Bidunga picks Duke (he’s visiting there) he will try to get Blackwell to follow. Side story to watch.

Bidunga will have no impact on Blackwell.

 

[doowink]

My brother said the Monical's in Olney doesn't taste the same as it used to -- it'll never be the same or as good as it was in the strip mall on Rt 130. Regardless, you should've went to Joe's.

I prefer Bobe's

 

[ColSLU69]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2042789699039658076

Another reason to pursue Tulane PG Rowan Brumbaugh now? As a "pivot option" while Illinois still has time? There are up to 24 days until May 4th. Even if Brumbaugh ends up being a "supplemental option" with Blackwell.

 

[ColSLU69]

If Flory Bidunga picks Duke (he’s visiting there) he will try to get Blackwell to follow. Side story to watch.

Thanks for the insight. We'll be watching. (Just another reason, in my opinion, why Illinois might also want to pursue Tulane transfer in the interim.)

 

[Grandpa]

I prefer Bobe's

We have Monicals in Robinson. We drive to Lawrenceville or Vincennes for Bobes. When the kids come home we have a restaurant circuit that we must make.

 

[redwingillini11]

At least we have a timeline for Blackwell now.

Now, can we announce some retentions???

 

[Rebounding Dog]

 

[chibar]

I know recruiting is fluid and nothing is final but boy do I prefer hearing this tone

 

[amillini#2]

I love that we are in a place to be excited at the prospect of just running it back and not needing something shiny and new. Good times these are.