Brian Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 12:40 AM) Something big is going to happen this week, just has to. Taylor Rooks was tweeting cryptic stuff yesterday or the day before. Taylor Rooks @TaylorRooks · 12h These are the times I wish I could still cover #Illini recruiting! I-L-L ....... Taylor Rooks @TaylorRooks · 12h Just that I miss recruiting. There's a lot going on RT "@TGebb31: @TaylorRooks what does this mean?!?!" Edited September 23, 2014 by Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 22, 2014 -> 10:57 AM) Good for Nebraska and hopefully Morrow does well under Miles. I liked Morrow a lot we just didn't have a need for him. Yeah, who needs someone who is, although shorter than you would want down low, is explosive, active, and plays above the rim, and D'd up Cliff Alexander and Jahlil Okafor successfully last year. Only down point on Morrow is he can't shoot outside 5 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinilaw08 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 05:17 AM) Yeah, who needs someone who is, although shorter than you would want down low, is explosive, active, and plays above the rim, and D'd up Cliff Alexander and Jahlil Okafor successfully last year. Only down point on Morrow is he can't shoot outside 5 feet. Problem with Morrow, from Illinois' standpoint, is that his skill set is basically the exact same as Leron Black (but Black is purportedly a better shooter). So from a standpoint of roster balance, Morrow isn't an ideal fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 12:40 AM) Something big is going to happen this week, just has to. Sounds like something big is going to happen today. I think possibly a Coleman commitment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (Boogua @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 11:36 AM) Sounds like something big is going to happen today. I think possibly a Coleman commitment. Yea the few real insiders on IL (actually legit ones) are saying to expect it today. Huge if that info holds, when's the last Indiana recruit we've gotten? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogua Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Coleman officially committed to Illinois. Huge get Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Freaking awesome. So very close to pulling off a monster class now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (Boogua @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) Coleman officially committed to Illinois. Huge get What do I need to know about him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 TOLD YOU SOMETHING WAS GOING TO HAPPEN YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Nice class you guys got going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan99 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:21 PM) What do I need to know about him? Lights out 3 pt shooter and very good ballhandler for a 2 from what I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 He plays about 10 minutes from where I live. Maybe I will try to catch him play this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabiness42 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 He plays about 10 minutes from where I live. Maybe I will try to catch him play this year. Are they still non-IHSAA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:42 PM) Lights out 3 pt shooter and very good ballhandler for a 2 from what I can tell. From Indiana, too. Apparently gets buckets. JFG in Texas today with Thomas and Evans. Man if you land one of those two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (Boogua @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:18 PM) Coleman officially committed to Illinois. Huge get Yes it is nice to not be a bridesmaid for once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:55 PM) Are they still non-IHSAA? Yes, and there is zero chance that changes. They play an incredible national schedule, which wouldn't pass the IHSAA's travel rules. I have no idea what their schedule looks like this year, but it wouldn't shock me if they had a big Chicago team on the schedule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:42 PM) Lights out 3 pt shooter and very good ballhandler for a 2 from what I can tell. Awesome, can really use a good shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 01:21 PM) What do I need to know about him? There are only 5 higher rated guys to suit up for the Illini in the last 15 years. Best recruit of Grove era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clyons Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Coming on the advent of certain annihilation by Nebraska this weekend, this is encouraging news with hopefully more to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 02:03 PM) Awesome, can really use a good shooter 2015-16 is going to have shooters all over the place, can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Just huge news, giant barriers broken with this one: Indiana, top 30 player and out of state, 5 star (at least on 247). BIG BIG BIG news for Groce and the program. Can't wait to see him and Jordan light it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 02:26 PM) Just huge news, giant barriers broken with this one: Indiana, top 30 player and out of state, 5 star (at least on 247). BIG BIG BIG news for Groce and the program. Can't wait to see him and Jordan light it up. I love how we keep getting players out of state. We go after the top Chicago recruits, but we absolutely don't need them like everybody says we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I know I shouldn't be but I am genuinely happy you guys landed one of these guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 QUOTE (gatnom @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 02:47 PM) I love how we keep getting players out of state. We go after the top Chicago recruits, but we absolutely don't need them like everybody says we do. I, um, eh, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 23, 2014 -> 07:08 PM) I, um, eh, huh? He's saying that the statement that people like to throw around that Illinois can't get back to the top without the top Chicago players is being tossed aside by Groce as he's clearly getting top 50 out of state players in consistently now and he's still getting great talent from the Chicago area. It's really good because we aren't as reliant on those Chicago guys now, and it seems our perception is much better outside of the city. Get top out of staters interested and committed and suddenly Illinois looks much better to the in-state kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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