Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[More3s]

You say of course and yet we have numerous people creating starting lineups and dolling out minutes the second a name is dropped. Not to mention getting upset with our insiders if players don't sign as if it's their fault. Rinse and repeat every single year. Restraint, unfortunately, is not Loyalty's vibe.

Well obviously pencil should be used on that stuff, too. But yeah, restraint is not humanity's vibe and everyone should lay off the insiders when it comes time to erase the pencil...

 

[Combo]

You say of course and yet we have numerous people creating starting lineups and dolling out minutes the second a name is dropped. Not to mention getting upset with our insiders if players don't sign as if it's their fault. Rinse and repeat every single year. Restraint, unfortunately, is not Loyalty's vibe.

I agree 100%. The result is we get posts like "It's a massive failure on the staff's part to not get AJ Storr."

For one's mental sanity, it's always better to not assume we're getting guys we're pursuing. The insiders info is just guys that we might possibly get. Chances are generally less (often way less) than 50/50.

That said, I think segments of every fan base do the same thing. Seems like it's human nature.

 

[tatupu70]

I agree 100%. The result is we get posts like "It's a massive failure on the staff's part to not get AJ Storr."

For one's mental sanity, it's always better to not assume we're getting guys we're pursuing. The insiders info is just guys that we might possibly get. Chances are generally less (often way less) than 50/50.

That said, I think segments of every fan base do the same thing. Seems like it's human nature.

I don't disagree, but to be fair it's not like people were dreaming based on insiders just mentioning his name. There were pictures of padlocks, discussions of hotel room meetings claiming the deal has been done for weeks, etc.

 

[FinallyMadeAnAccount]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799108633730720181

what is going on with Hawkins?

No Arkansas, no Louisville, seemingly also no UNC...

 

[BashCtIllini]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799108633730720181

what is going on with Hawkins?

No Arkansas, no Louisville, seemingly also no UNC...

This very well may be a part of the reason the NBA has concerns with Hawkins. He's just all over the place.

 

[BionicHippo10]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799108633730720181

what is going on with Hawkins?

No Arkansas, no Louisville, seemingly also no UNC...

Pencil him in. He is coming back! /s

 

[ptgrd23]

Maybe Coleman already has a deal somewhere else. At this point no need to do official visits or meet the coach. Its all about the benjamins.

 

[Tevo]

How tall is OA?

With or without shoes?

 

[Cravingschampaign]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799122709894381853

Looks like SMU and Kansas State are schools to watch... Odd pair of schools haha

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

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#DenzelWatch

 

[CoalCity]

I WAS IN THE POOL!!!!!

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POTD

 

[Combo]

I don't disagree, but to be fair it's not like people were dreaming based on insiders just mentioning his name. There were pictures of padlocks, discussions of hotel room meetings claiming the deal has been done for weeks, etc.

Nothing is done until the player signs an LOI and shows up on campus eligible and healthy.

 

[FreshlySqueezed]

This very well may be a part of the reason the NBA has concerns with Hawkins. He's just all over the place.

Just curious but how do you know him not visiting Louisville is because "he's just all over the place"?

 

[WyattEarp]

#DenzelWatch

 

[IlliniwekKDR]

#DenzelWatch

 

[robjilla]

Kanon Catchings, Overtime Elite , Small Forward

Kanon Catchings is a forward from Brownsburg, IN.

247sports.com

What are you hearing about Riley? Staying in 25? Commitment timeline? What percentage is he coming to Illinois?

 

[robjilla]

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I’m not really sure how to take this one to be completely honest

That's how he looked on the Illinois visit too.

 

[Johnny Lawrence]

Nothing is done until the player signs an LOI and shows up on campus eligible and healthy.

And ruled eligible.

 

[DICKnaggie]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799122709894381853

Looks like SMU and Kansas State are schools to watch... Odd pair of schools haha

I'm at K-State right now. I'm on watch!

 

[WhiteHorseWings]

What are you hearing about Riley? Staying in 25? Commitment timeline? What percentage is he coming to Illinois?

I can’t conceive of something less firm on this Earth right now than a commitment to join a team a year from now.

 

[FreshlySqueezed]

Something to keep in mind when it comes to expectations as we discuss Riley and Catchings:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1799126148972241007

 

[BashCtIllini]

Because I know how to read

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Indy, you're always precise and intentional with your GIF selection. Is Geoff the lead on Catchings??

I really just used the GIF because Geoff said what I wanted to write out in response to DB ...

 

[Heisenbobble]

I'm at K-State right now. I'm on watch!

Following ColeHawk around the country is total dedication. Kudos!





/s

 

[Tables@EddieMunster]

This very well may be a part of the reason the NBA has concerns with Hawkins. He's just all over the place.

Lol wild take on so many levels. I love it. It’s Friday baby, let’s get unhinged.