Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[ChiefGritty]

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.

www.espn.com

Five of its top seven scorers is fake news unfortunately, Ben scored more points than Jake.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

The volunteer cryptographers are back out again.

 

[Cravingschampaign]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2045244246509170972

 

[Bbuck21]

(This thread has come a long way since butt stuff )

SUre has. It feels like that was only yesterday.

 

[Combo]

With Vaaks, Cox doesn't really fit at all.

I disagree totally. The more guys with legit PG skills, the better. eg. Wagler/Boswell, Williams/Brown. Need guys that can break a press.

 

[RichardKeene’sHair]

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

Dagger 3 with 1:20 left

 

[Hope For The Best!!!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2045236244481708537

If you’ve seen this kid play you love this pickup. Also, great to beat out Bucky for their best again.

 

[CrazedUIFan]

Twitter seems to think the Blackwell dream is dead now. Wish we prioritized Blackwell over Vaaks

 

[Noblesville Illini]

So, we are looking to get ZZ to Top off the day?

I believe your idea has legs!

 

[CleverHandle1]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2045244246509170972

This is powerful. Only good can come out of this!

 

[Illini_Jack]

The Wisconsin Mr. Basketball is like the 9th or 10th man in our rotation right now.

This is the greatest timeline.

 

[From the cheap seats]

With regard to Blackwell, I’ll defer to Yogi Berra: It ain’t over til it’s over. And maybe not even then.

 

[Illinifan533]

Twitter seems to think the Blackwell dream is dead now. Wish we prioritized Blackwell over Vaaks

I trust the insiders here more than the conjectures of random Joe Schmoes on Twitter

 

[RimPressure]

Twitter seems to think the Blackwell dream is dead now. Wish we prioritized Blackwell over Vaaks

If only Brad and his staff knew what they were doing… frustrating. Feels like he never listens to us.

 

[bschulte1978]

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 teams

bigredlouie.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."

 

[sacraig]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2045244246509170972

"We love coach Hamer..."

@Indy Illini Fan

 

[Combo]

Twitter seems to think the Blackwell dream is dead now. Wish we prioritized Blackwell over Vaaks

I don't. Vaaks gives you a guy that can play PG (has some similir traits as Keaton and KJ). We didn't have any other obvious guys on the roster like that and Blackwell is a guy that's looking to score.

Vaaks and Blackwell were never mutually exclusive. Both together would be an absolutely elite backcourt.

That said, I'd also be thrilled with Cox.

 

[IlliniShelt]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2045244246509170972

It's official: Indy's true identity is NOT Greg Zens.

 

[jamie13197]

ZZ, is special. Everyone will be shocked, he has game at all 3 levels and plays defense. Our 5 freshman , wow!

 

[Trueblue777]

This roster top to bottom is absolutely ridiculous.

And we’re not done yet.

 

[madillini4]

Twitter seems to think the Blackwell dream is dead now. Wish we prioritized Blackwell over Vaaks

Twitter said it, so it must be true.

 

[illinipioneer]

Alright, I’ve made it back to US soil, a few more beverages at this layover should get Blackwell to commit….I'm sure of it!

 

[thefalcon5]

Blackwell got me so hyped I’m gonna be bummed if we miss on him. I need that boom soon

I get it, but man this team is already perhaps the most proven we’ve had preseason since 05.

 

[fuggles]

Practice is gonna be awesome. Brad should sell (me) tickets.

 

[Illini90]

So where do we stand with storr and Blackwell?