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Post by Admin on Jan 6, 2014 13:59:48 GMT -6
With DJ Williams and Aaron Jordan committed for 2015 who else do you want to see us land?
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Post by I-L-L on Jan 6, 2014 14:26:56 GMT -6
On a skill standpoint, Matthews and Stone. Based off of need I would rather have Brunson and Stone.
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Post by illinination05 on Jan 6, 2014 14:34:16 GMT -6
Coleman and Thomas. With Jordan in the fold, Matthews becomes a bit of a luxury...but if he wants to come on down that'd be fantastic. I think a 5 person class is likely
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Post by Admin on Jan 6, 2014 14:42:35 GMT -6
Kid that the staff recently offered is Josh Sharma 7ft C 2015 here is his highlight film. I am a film and would take him ASAP
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Post by I-L-L on Jan 6, 2014 15:06:22 GMT -6
Certainly will be interesting to see if Groce can add one, maybe two more top 100 guys for the 2015 class.
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Post by illinination05 on Jan 6, 2014 15:20:19 GMT -6
Sharma just visited Wisconsin for their game against Iowa. They offered him a scholly and they're apparently at the top of his list now
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Post by Admin on Jan 6, 2014 17:00:47 GMT -6
I just saw that per Derek Piper earlier. Would be huge to get him on campus for a visit. Groce has a pretty high batting average for guys he gets to take official visits
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Post by abram on Jan 7, 2014 10:37:45 GMT -6
Coleman and Thomas. With Jordan in the fold, Matthews becomes a bit of a luxury...but if he wants to come on down that'd be fantastic. I think a 5 person class is likely |
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Post by steven on Jan 7, 2014 12:02:51 GMT -6
Are we still in the mix for Carlton Bragg? Because if so, I would like him and Matthews.
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2014 12:07:41 GMT -6
Are we still in the mix for Carlton Bragg? Because if so, I would like him and Matthews. I believe we are still in the mix. With that said, everyone is going after this kid and may be hard to get him away from Kentucky |
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2014 17:52:38 GMT -6
The top of my list is Charles Matthews. He is a top 15 player out of Chicago and will be Groce's "Big Recruit" that opens the doors for all top players
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Post by illinifan1 on Jan 7, 2014 18:08:45 GMT -6
Charles Matthews is a must get.
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Post by Admin on Jan 7, 2014 18:12:23 GMT -6
Love what Simeon's head coach Robert Smith tweeted Saturday about Charles
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Post by ILLINI on Jan 8, 2014 13:30:59 GMT -6
I am a big fan of Sharma, reminds me a lot of Meyers Leonard the way he runs and his athleticism. Needs to bulk up a bit but most H.S. juniors do
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Post by Admin on Jan 8, 2014 15:38:54 GMT -6
The exciting thing about DJ Williams and Aaron Jordan is that they both keep getting better. DJ is learning he has to be a leader now on Simeon. Exciting to see them both grow
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Post by Clay on Jan 10, 2014 3:04:39 GMT -6
The chances that no one leaves between now and 2015 are slim. I also see a 5 player class and would love Matthews, a big such as Thomas or Dharma, and a point such as Coleman, Edwards, or Evans. It will be interesting to see who blows up this AAU season.
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Post by I-L-L on Jan 10, 2014 10:11:27 GMT -6
If Matthews goes to Simeon his senior year it has to give us the edge on him. Not only will he be playing with his friend D.J, but he will also be coached by Smith who clearly likes Groce.
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Post by Admin on Jan 10, 2014 10:54:25 GMT -6
That could be a factor. I'm not sure if he will end up at Simeon or not. Either way it is nice to have Smith already telling Matthews to stay home publicly. We will definitely be in it until the end with him.
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Post by I-L-L on Jan 10, 2014 11:03:17 GMT -6
I wouldn't blame him for going to a Kentucky or a Kansas as long as he didn't fake us out...
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Post by Admin on Jan 10, 2014 16:10:58 GMT -6
Once one 5* commits it opens the door for the future in my opinion. I think some guys are nervous to be the first. If Charles does it be ready for most of the top players in the state to be staying home
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Post by illinibasketweaving on Jan 10, 2014 16:26:32 GMT -6
Another key to that is keeping the coach around, once the 5* recruits do come we need to make sure the recruiter doesn't leave for greener pastures.
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Post by kramer on Jan 12, 2014 17:15:54 GMT -6
I am a big fan of Sharma, reminds me a lot of Meyers Leonard the way he runs and his athleticism. Needs to bulk up a bit but most H.S. juniors do Agreed. Really like what I see from this kid. I know we're behind Wisconsin on Sharma, but Sharma himself said when asked about who was recruiting him, "Illinois is coming on strong." |
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Post by Admin on Jan 12, 2014 17:53:55 GMT -6
Ya I believe that Wisconsin leads right now but they are also the only school that he has officially visited. He hasn't even been on our campus yet. Let alone had an official visit with Groce, which we all know usually go pretty well.
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Post by Admin on Jan 13, 2014 17:02:20 GMT -6
Doral Moore a 2015 C is planning to get a visit to Illinois. We will definitely being taking a Big in this class.
So who do you take?
Josh Sharma, Doral Moore, or Diamond Stone?
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Post by Chicago on Jan 13, 2014 17:20:55 GMT -6
I personally like Sharma or Moore. I like athletic bigs. I think that Stone has a lot of skill. I don't think Groce can be mad with either of these 3. But need to get one
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