A few notes after some conversations at Big Ten Media Days in Minneapolis.....
Illinois will have at least one more ride to give in 2023. The priority is still a shooter. I think it's more likely someone from the portal than another high school kid. JMO.
I'll be heading out to Sunrise Christian to see Zacharie Perrin sometime this fall. Still working out a good day to go.
I actually like Carlos Harris a bit better than ZZ Clark if if comes down to one over the other. Harris is more of a pure point guard, better passer, and a stronger finisher even though he's a bit shorter. Harris' lack of offers is astonishing.
A wing to track in 2024 is Dwayne Pierce from Christ the King in NY. Illinois was just in to see him. I think they have a good shot if they push hard.
Jayden Epps vs. Skyy Clark for starting point guard will be a discussion once the season starts, IMO. Everyone is assuming it will be Clark. I wouldn't assume that, and that says more about Epps than it does Clark.
Ty Rodgers will have fans wanting to see him in the stating lineup by Christmas.
Illinois will have at least one more ride to give in 2023. The priority is still a shooter. I think it's more likely someone from the portal than another high school kid. JMO.
I'll be heading out to Sunrise Christian to see Zacharie Perrin sometime this fall. Still working out a good day to go.
I actually like Carlos Harris a bit better than ZZ Clark if if comes down to one over the other. Harris is more of a pure point guard, better passer, and a stronger finisher even though he's a bit shorter. Harris' lack of offers is astonishing.
A wing to track in 2024 is Dwayne Pierce from Christ the King in NY. Illinois was just in to see him. I think they have a good shot if they push hard.
Jayden Epps vs. Skyy Clark for starting point guard will be a discussion once the season starts, IMO. Everyone is assuming it will be Clark. I wouldn't assume that, and that says more about Epps than it does Clark.
Ty Rodgers will have fans wanting to see him in the stating lineup by Christmas.
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