Author Topic: 2014 Recruiting Thread (Read 364645 times)

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #1250 on:** October 28, 2013, 08:59:19 AM »

Quote from: PBLIllini on October 27, 2013, 09:00:01 PM

Damn, I really feel for you guys. I've been down this path before....and it sucks.

I still can't believe there was an AD at a BCS school that was willing to give Weber another shot. Blows my mind frankly.

Thanks Illini friend. But, Illini athletics aren't exactly setting the world on fire right now.

I mean really, could it be said that the pinnacle of Illini athletic achievement over the last 10 years was the oscar Weber era?

wabash909 · « **Reply #1251 on:** October 28, 2013, 09:13:01 AM »

I know I'm in complete denial, but I can't bring myself to believing we actually offered this guy a scholarship.

CNS · « **Reply #1252 on:** October 28, 2013, 09:41:23 AM »

Is it just me or is he slow? I mean, he looks slow, but maybe that is just because he isn't on the same court as Sprads yet?

The Whale · « **Reply #1253 on:** October 28, 2013, 09:49:54 AM »

This is an Etherington situ., right? Please?

CNS · « **Reply #1254 on:** October 28, 2013, 09:51:31 AM »

This kid better be a fav nephew of a hard core street agent or a conduit for huge quantities of party drugs and hookers. Otherwise

pvegs · « **Reply #1255 on:** October 28, 2013, 10:49:09 AM »

GPC has 2 pages about how this is an ok pickup because he's just gonna play behind Edwards, Foster, and our other young studs anyway. I mean, I guess I see that point about depth, and at least he appears to be a competent shooter. But we went from targeting Javon Bess (who was already not a first option) to signing a kid who is seen as MAC level or below in a week.

Just not a lot of positive spin left for oscar's recruiting.

CNS · « **Reply #1256 on:** October 28, 2013, 10:57:21 AM »

I am not fully sold on anyone on our team being a stud, other than Shane, especially the young ones.

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #1257 on:** October 28, 2013, 11:45:16 AM »

At this moment in time one wants to believe that the mission of this kid and The King of Crossover are to come off the bench and drain some bombs.

That's pretty much all I got.

CNS · « **Reply #1258 on:** October 28, 2013, 11:55:30 AM »

Dax, you think oscar is building a second rate ISU type team? Maybe third rate?

kso_FAN · « **Reply #1259 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:09:38 PM »

#salukruiting

sonofdaxjones · « **Reply #1260 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:14:16 PM »

Quote from: CNS on October 28, 2013, 11:55:30 AM

Dax, you think oscar is building a second rate ISU type team? Maybe third rate?

Not there yet. Several of his recruits are actually pretty good.

kitten_mittons · « **Reply #1261 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:20:02 PM »

I have a hard time believing any of his recruits are good because I can't for the life of me understand why someone would go play basketball for oscar Weber when there are any other decent options.

pvegs · « **Reply #1262 on:** October 28, 2013, 12:52:44 PM »

Quote from: CNS on October 28, 2013, 10:57:21 AM

I am not fully sold on anyone on our team being a stud, other than Shane, especially the young ones.

Yeah, that's the other main thing. We've heard some positive reports about Foster/Thomas/Westicles, but actual production is still theoretical at this point.

hatingfrancisco · « **Reply #1263 on:** October 28, 2013, 01:05:54 PM »

Kadeem Allen committed to Arizona.

beefpac · « **Reply #1264 on:** November 01, 2013, 05:44:33 PM »

Quote from: beefpac on October 16, 2013, 10:24:57 AM

Quote from: beefpac on October 04, 2013, 06:55:18 AM
Alex Kline ?@TheRecruitScoop
2014 Park Tudor (IN) SF Trevon Bluiett has re-opened his recruitment from UCLA, according to the Indianapolis Star.

Alex Kline ?@TheRecruitScoop
Trevon Bluiett is the 5th Indiana native in 2014 to back off of their commitment. Bluiett is no longer a Bruin - http://recruitscoop.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=1557383 …

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaa/basketball/recruiting/player-Trevon-Bluiett-116207
http://247sports.com/Recruitment/Trevon-Bluiett-14935/RecruitInterests

He's back on the board!

Alex Kline ?@TheRecruitScoop
2014 Park Tudor (IN) SF Trevon Bluiett - a former UCLA commit - begins his official visit to Michigan State today.

Alex Kline ?@TheRecruitScoop
Xavier lands a top-50 commitment from 2014 Park Tudor (IN) SF Trevon Bluiett, a former UCLA commit.

We struck out on this guy twice (I don't think we were even in the mix second time though).

Stevesie60 · « **Reply #1265 on:** November 04, 2013, 02:59:51 PM »

What ever happened to the PF Cimino that we were hard after early? Haven't heard any updates, but he's top 150 and his only other offers are Boston College and Virginia, with Notre Dame, Stanford and Gonzaga showing interest.

Mixed-Nutz · « **Reply #1266 on:** November 04, 2013, 03:34:13 PM »

Quote from: Stevesie60 on November 04, 2013, 02:59:51 PM

What ever happened to the PF Cimino that we were hard after early? Haven't heard any updates, but he's top 150 and his only other offers are Boston College and Virginia, with Notre Dame, Stanford and Gonzaga showing interest.

I think the staff has moved away from wanting a stretch four and really wanting to recruit small ball fours.

beefpac · « **Reply #1267 on:** November 04, 2013, 07:00:57 PM »

Quote from: Mixed-Nutz on November 04, 2013, 03:34:13 PM

Quote from: Stevesie60 on November 04, 2013, 02:59:51 PM
What ever happened to the PF Cimino that we were hard after early? Haven't heard any updates, but he's top 150 and his only other offers are Boston College and Virginia, with Notre Dame, Stanford and Gonzaga showing interest.
I think the staff has moved away from wanting a stretch four and really wanting to recruit small ball fours.

I believe BC is the front runner.

Ghost of Stan Parrish · « **Reply #1268 on:** November 05, 2013, 04:09:01 PM »

Quote from: rick daris on October 27, 2013, 06:48:45 PM

it's almost like weber said to himself "so they think i suck huh? they think my recruiting sucks, huh? well guess rough ridin' what? they haven't seen crap yet. they want to see something that sucks? oh i'll rough ridin' show them something that sucks. i'll recruit so rough ridin' badly that they won't even believe it. they'll be saying oh man no way ol' oscar offered that guy a scholarship. but guess what? guess what? i will have. i absolutely effing will have. just wait. oh man just wait."

lol

OlatheWildcat · « **Reply #1269 on:** November 06, 2013, 10:57:34 PM »

Jerry Meyer crystal ball prediction for Cliff Alexander...now to Illinois! Go Bread (and other Flyin' Illini here and in the world)!

hatingfrancisco · « **Reply #1270 on:** November 13, 2013, 03:51:40 PM »

Quote from: Big Meat on Twitter

I'm officially a K-State Wildcat!!!! #letsgetit

Fake Sugar Dick (WARNING, NOT THE REAL SUGAR DICK!) · « **Reply #1271 on:** November 13, 2013, 10:11:06 PM »

Quote from: sonofdaxjones on October 28, 2013, 08:59:19 AM

Quote from: PBLIllini on October 27, 2013, 09:00:01 PM
Damn, I really feel for you guys. I've been down this path before....and it sucks.

I still can't believe there was an AD at a BCS school that was willing to give Weber another shot. Blows my mind frankly.

Thanks Illini friend. But, Illini athletics aren't exactly setting the world on fire right now.

I mean really, could it be said that the pinnacle of Illini athletic achievement over the last 10 years was the oscar Weber era?

Their coach is Jim Groce, nuff said.

Panjandrum · « **Reply #1272 on:** November 14, 2013, 12:37:20 AM »

Quote from: hatingfrancis on November 13, 2013, 03:51:40 PM

Quote from: Big Meat on Twitter
I'm officially a K-State Wildcat!!!! #letsgetit

Thank Christ.

0.42 · « **Reply #1273 on:** November 14, 2013, 11:51:47 AM »

'taterblast · « **Reply #1274 on:** November 14, 2013, 02:15:13 PM »

STARS DON'T MATTER