I almost want him even more now to spite them for thinking Drej takes us out of the running
Louisville just got major John Blackwell help Pat Kelsey must take advantage of
Louisville basketball and Pat Kelsey might have just received a golden opportunity to land 5-star transfer, John Blackwell. The Cardinals are one of six teamsbigredlouie.com
The article basically states that since Andrej has announced he is returning, Illinois won't pursue Blackwell. Is this a coping mechanism? Wishful thinking?
"However, the Cardinals appear to have received major help from Illinois and Andrej Stojakovic, as the 6-foot-7 shooting guard has elected to return to the Fighting Illini, making it certainly feel like Illinois is out of the race for Blackwell."
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
That’s when you know the product is good. don’t want to miss claiming yours before someone else jumps in.3:22 is the new 3:30 …
These early announcements are killer …
That’s a definite backup guard, likely no impact on BlackwellUCLA….
Azavier Robinson, Butler Bulldogs, Point Guard
Azavier 'Stink' Robinson is a Point Guard from Indianapolis, IN.247sports.com
illini55
- The Villages, FL
I remember seeing you there!
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
A year from now the narrative will be “only one other major program — Wisconsin — recruited Zens. Utah State thought they had him.” 
10 years ago, we lose that kid to Utah State.
Proven winner with size, some burst and shot 51% and 42% at high volume from 3 his Jr and Sr yr, respectively. High potential I'd say.
PizzaHutParkingLot
- Vodice, Croatia
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
Well, of course, considering it takes 10 years to see a boost from a F4 run.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
False, 10 years ago that kid has been committed to Wisconsin since 12 years ago.
I'm gonna guess this Zens commitment puts an end to Illinois' roster construction unless another player or two transfers (Jakstys? Lee?). I was pretty confident that Blackwell would join, but the longer this takes, the less hopeful I am. And seeing as both Vaaks and Coleman haven't signed yet but Zens has, I'm guessing they feel good about the roster as it stands but won't be thrilled to see JB jump on board. JMHO.
As if we didn’t need any more feel good stories on here lately! Love this for you @Emerson Bigguns.
@gville90, you wouldn’t happen to be one of the team physicians would you?do we have a medical insider?
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I understand taking things with a "gain of salt," but some X user (who supposedly has a "guy") just typed that Illinois is out of the picture.
It was a comment made in the Field of 68 recent preseason rankings thread on X.
It was a comment made in the Field of 68 recent preseason rankings thread on X.
wettsten
- Chicago
even espn thinks we're in consideration for pre-season #1 pre-blackwell:
www.espn.com
Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois for senior season
Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.
ZZ is a guy that is a RS Senior, first year starter under Bo Ryan that beats us in the BT Tournament championship game scoring 28 and 19-19 at the FT line
Battle89
- Cary-Grove, the better Trojan team
Twitter seems to think the Blackwell dream is dead now. Wish we prioritized Blackwell over Vaaks
Orangetool
Give me back my Afta, heh heh
We are out on Blackwell.
Well if twitter and Orangetool says so
Jeff Borzello had them ranked 8th on April 6th. A lot has happened since then.even espn thinks we're in consideration for pre-season #1 pre-blackwell:
Andrej Stojakovic returning to Illinois for senior season
Andrej Stojakovic is returning to an Illinois team that will bring back five of its top seven scorers from a group that reached the Final Four.