ChiSox_Sonix Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 13, 2012 -> 10:02 AM) Jim Calhoun reportedly set to announce retirement. Thanks for the 3 NC's Jim! Will always appreciate them. What a job he did building that program. Should be interesting to see what happens now that he is gone. From all accounts, Kevin Ollie has had some high praise and recruits supposedly really like him. Hopefully that translates into the same pipeline of kids coming in to Storrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Sep 6, 2012 -> 11:06 AM) He was known to love his booze when he was in Champaign He is known to love the booze always Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 Nunn has apparently committed to Illinois officially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 03:07 PM) Nunn has apparently committed to Illinois officially. I still wouldn't get too excited fom what I have seen from him in high school. Not like he is bringing Jabari with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 03:21 PM) I still wouldn't get too excited fom what I have seen from him in high school. Not like he is bringing Jabari with. The quotes from his father make it sound like he's bringing Demetrius Jackson with, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 03:21 PM) I still wouldn't get too excited fom what I have seen from him in high school. Not like he is bringing Jabari with. Well, I'll put more stock into national recruiting rankings, so I'm excited. QUOTE (gatnom @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 05:22 PM) The quotes from his father make it sound like he's bringing Demetrius Jackson with, though. And then it gets really fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 11:21 PM) Well, I'll put more stock into national recruiting rankings, so I'm excited. Maybe he just never stood out to me while on the floor with Steve taylor and Jabari. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 15, 2012 -> 11:21 PM) Well, I'll put more stock into national recruiting rankings, so I'm excited. And then it gets really fun. Groce is awesome, players are going to like his system, especially wings and guards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I guess since you guys got Nunn, Matta went out and got a verbal from Kameron Williams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dasox24 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Since we're talking basketball, Tennessee just got the #12 player in the country (SG Robert Hubbs) as well as another Top 150 player (Antonio Davis' son). Both committed yesterday. I really needed that news after the awful loss to Florida this weekend. I really love Cuonzo Martin. Hope he never leaves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (dasox24 @ Sep 18, 2012 -> 09:42 PM) Since we're talking basketball, Tennessee just got the #12 player in the country (SG Robert Hubbs) as well as another Top 150 player (Antonio Davis' son). Both committed yesterday. I really needed that news after the awful loss to Florida this weekend. I really love Cuonzo Martin. Hope he never leaves. Martin is recruiting well. Lots of commitments of late. About a month off from Midnight Madness' all around. Hoosier Hysteria will host quite a few visitors, including BeeJay Anya and likely Troy Williams. Looks to be another top class for Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illinilaw08 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 05:24 AM) Martin is recruiting well. Lots of commitments of late. About a month off from Midnight Madness' all around. Hoosier Hysteria will host quite a few visitors, including BeeJay Anya and likely Troy Williams. Looks to be another top class for Indiana. Doesn't IU already have 4 commits for '13? Would they really take 6 in '13? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 06:24 AM) Martin is recruiting well. Lots of commitments of late. About a month off from Midnight Madness' all around. Hoosier Hysteria will host quite a few visitors, including BeeJay Anya and likely Troy Williams. Looks to be another top class for Indiana. Eventually you are going to have to not take a class with this many kids. And I had not heard those guys were IU leans at all, was this a new development. Edited September 19, 2012 by RockRaines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 01:27 PM) Doesn't IU already have 4 commits for '13? Would they really take 6 in '13? Yep. I doubt they end up getting Williams, but he's not supposed to sign in the spring so we shall see. Hulls, Watford, and Elston are gone. Zeller makes four. Oladipo graduates and will more than likely have the option of going pro, which will make 5 for Anya. The 6th spot is where it gets iffy, which is likely why Crean is still out recruiting. The common thought is that while Creek is "cleared to play", most would be surprised if he ever really does again. Then there's always the chance of someone transferring, as there's a boatload of talent on the roster and in the end, someone is probably going to get upset with playing time. We shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 01:57 PM) Eventually you are going to have to not take a class with this many kids. And I had not heard those guys were IU leans at all, was this a new development. You hadn't heard Anya is leaning IU? That's been out there for about 2 years. His family immigrated to the US with the Oladipos. Two of his best friends are going to IU (one to play basketball and one to play soccer). Then there's the fact his old coach is Kenny Johnson, an assistant coach at IU. Troy Williams' uncle is Boo Williams, who recently told Inside Carolina that UNC and IU are his top two, but it's difficult to say whether UNC would take his commitment or not. Recent ESPN article on Anya.... "BeeJay Anya (Gaithersburg Md./DeMatha High), a 6-foot-9, 275 lb. center in the 2013 class, has scholarship offers from nearly every major program in the country. His size alone allows him to bang on the inside with ease and is a force on the defensive end. According to ESPN's Paul Biancardi, his length is what makes him special. "Besides having a wide body to carve out space in the lane, he is blessed with some of the most important attributes a player needs for the post game," Biancardi said. "An enormous wingspan of 7 feet, 9 inches, a gigantic pair of hands that firmly control the ball and good footwork to gain position in the paint and score." Anya took an unofficial visit to N.C. State last week and is expected to have an official visit there in October. Other official visits planned include Louisville (Sept. 28-30), Ohio State (Oct. 5-7) and Indiana (Oct. 19-21) for its midnight madness. Which is the best fit? Speculation here, but the Hoosiers appear to be in great position to land the big man. He has a great relationship with new IU assistant Kenny Johnson, who previously was director of basketball operations of Anya's AAU program, "Team Takeover." Anya is also close with junior guard Victor Oladipo and 2013 commit Stanford Robinson (Fairfax, Va./Findlay College Prep). He'd also fit in from a basketball standpoint. The Hoosiers are looking to add a post presence with the thought that Cody Zeller will be gone to the NBA by the time 2013 rolls around. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Ah yes, now I remember that guy. Williams was the one I thought was UNC bound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 02:04 PM) Ah yes, now I remember that guy. Williams was the one I thought was UNC bound. I know Williams committed somewhere else at first, it might have been North Carolina. As of right now I feel good about IU's chances with Anya, but would in no way consider him a lock or anything and wouldn't be surprised if he ends up somewhere else. Not as sure on Williams, that stuff has come on more recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 QUOTE (farmteam @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 05:52 PM) I know Williams committed somewhere else at first, it might have been North Carolina. As of right now I feel good about IU's chances with Anya, but would in no way consider him a lock or anything and wouldn't be surprised if he ends up somewhere else. Not as sure on Williams, that stuff has come on more recently. Agree with you. I think IU leads for Anya, but a ways to go. Saw today where UNC mods said IU leads for Williams, as UNC isn't sure they want to take him because they are "in" on more elite players. Said the only reason they would take him was to keep the Boo Williams AAU pipeline open. Crean has an in home with Anya on Friday. Honestly think Anya commits the night of Hoosiers Hysteria. Rabjohns has been hearing for months that Anya tried to commit to Indiana around the time Robinson did, but his parents wanted him to see the campus first. I've heard his parents are like Oladipo's father (which makes sense as they came to the US together). They don't like basketball, but want the kid to get a free education. Oladipo's father doesn't even watch the games. Hasn't even seen Victor play since middle school (doesn't understand the concept of basketball and why he plays). Kind of sad, but it is what it is I suppose. The kid is about to make a lot of money for his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 Also, don't believe Williams committed anywhere. He cut his list to UK and UNC, then opened it back up. He's a 6'8" Oladipo. Just a freak athlete. Reminds me of OSU players of past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The recruit I want the most is Jaquan Lyle in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He_Gawn Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (farmteam @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 10:40 PM) The recruit I want the most is Jaquan Lyle in 2014. I think we have a better shot at getting Dwayne Wade to suit back up for Crean. There were a lot of factors and influences in Trey Lyles de-commiting from Indiana, JaQuan being one of them. JaQuan and Trey are signed, sealed, and delivered to UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 Sigh, how much longer until the season. Looking at the Saluki roster gets me so excited..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 07:38 AM) Sigh, how much longer until the season. Looking at the Saluki roster gets me so excited..... Sarcasm, or are they actually supposed to be good this year? Not messing with you, I really have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmteam Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Sep 20, 2012 -> 06:24 AM) I think we have a better shot at getting Dwayne Wade to suit back up for Crean. There were a lot of factors and influences in Trey Lyles de-commiting from Indiana, JaQuan being one of them. JaQuan and Trey are signed, sealed, and delivered to UK. I'd take Wade suiting up for a year. ... And so would everyone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 QUOTE (He_Gawn @ Sep 19, 2012 -> 06:30 PM) Also, don't believe Williams committed anywhere. He cut his list to UK and UNC, then opened it back up. He's a 6'8" Oladipo. Just a freak athlete. Reminds me of OSU players of past. Yeah I saw the list of his visits and was like WTF. I honestly have no idea who OSU is in on these days as visits and interest seemingly pop out of nowhere. I had Nunn on my radar and then he goes to ILL and we get Kam. Strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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