He said that he's spent an extreme amount of time with Brady Pettigrew, and that Illinois / FLA / BYU / ARK are the top 4 for him (not order specified).
Added Duke and Michigan "lingering."
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Added Duke and Michigan "lingering."
He's great friends with Davion Thompson, who's going to Arkansas, so they'll likely be a factor until the end.
Wonder what would happen to Cal or Young if they didn't get to just buy the best players.
Love that the Illini Inquirer is pushing and focusing on the basketball coverage.
Their bread and butter IMO
Their bread and butter IMO
Brady’s interviews implied he’s waiting on a Duke offer. Sounds like he could get one soon.
Maybe not. But HE IS the greatest Illini that ever wore a fabulous long blonde flowing ponytail; and still wants to scrap more than anyone else on his respective team.
126th composite player. Hasn't played a game in college, but is a major upgrade over a dude that started 22 games, had 62.5 ts% and had 2.7 WS on a ff team..?
Excited for Martin. And yeah, Jake Davis is not the greatest Illini ever, but man folks need to put some respect on a great complimentary player that does the things we need to W.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
What's crazy is this post would've gotten quite a few likes (as you're fairly on point with the breakdown), if it wasn't for that 5 word sentence lol.
Joel Goodson
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$ article, Stasys is one of a five highlighted:
not that it really matters much, but he's going from no rating to 3 star
not that it really matters much, but he's going from no rating to 3 star
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I don't know guys. I saw a miss from Martin in the highlight clip. Most players shoot 100% in highlight clips. Of course, he got his own rebound and hit a 3.
Joel Goodson
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the usual disclaimer applies (ratings, man!), but these guys have a much better bead on Kitt:
Conor's rating is eye opening too
Conor's rating is eye opening too
Kitt would be an example of a great 9th man next season.
Joel Goodson
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from Trotter's starting five:
F Benji Berrouet (No. 22 in 247Sports' Class of 2028): Berrouet is a monster who seems poised for a major rise up the rankings in the not-so-distant future. The 6-8 forward averaged 17 points, 13 rebounds, 4.0 blocks and 1.1 assists while showing an ability to impact the game in a ton of different ways. Berrouet's motor is outstanding, and he's just always around the ball. The burly power forward is already a gem, and the spotlight is only going to grow.
tl;dr - he's pretty good
Yeah, the names showing up to be at the table in this recruitment is going to be very blue bloodish. I don't think a Duke offer is very far away.
We're going to see how far our brand has grown here.
Is Kentucky really a threat with their recent record and a Coach that seems to rub people the wrong way?
The best line in regards to Pettigrew in Werner podcast was calling Duke a "sleeper" 
Like c'mon man. Duke shows any interest, they vault to the top.
Illinois best shot is if his decision waits until the spring and we see what happens to Vaaks and/or Coleman.
Like c'mon man. Duke shows any interest, they vault to the top. Illinois best shot is if his decision waits until the spring and we see what happens to Vaaks and/or Coleman.
They still can outspend just about everybody. Get a bag and go to the NBA or transfer for another bag and then go to the NBA.
UNLESS you care about winning at a high level and developing into an even better player playing in a pro style offense that showcases guards and developing your body with one of the best S&C coaches in the country at a program that is very stable top to bottom more than you care about the top bag you can get. Then you look at places like Illinois
You never know for sure a players decision process. Pettigrew appears to be level headed from what I have seen and read. I could easily see him wait and see his best fit.
Returning players might or might not sway his decision. Illini might or might not have enough nil. I do feel Illinois will need to spend on a quality big or two.
Does he have a dream school or coach? I like our chances but retention and/or earlier commit could affect plans.
Returning players might or might not sway his decision. Illini might or might not have enough nil. I do feel Illinois will need to spend on a quality big or two.
Does he have a dream school or coach? I like our chances but retention and/or earlier commit could affect plans.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
proximity could be a factor too. having family be able to relatively easily attend our home games (and more) is nothing to sniff at
And proximity to road games as well...
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