Recruiting is really quiet with the team overseas, so I thought I'd update info on a few kids.
Right now, I see it as Illinois or LSU for Mikey Lewis. The visit will be huge. Illinois has a real chance to jump ahead when they get him on campus. That developed pretty quickly. I think Illinois was playing catchup until recently. Kansas is listed, but I don't think they have prioritized him. Illinois visit is September 16, then LSU the next weekend.
Jase Butler listed Illinois in his top 6. He's a plan B/C for the Illini. Things could pick up if they miss on Lewis, but I think they would want to see Butler play his senior year then decide if they want to offer. The portal could be a better option at that point. I like Butler's film, though. Definitely a kid to watch.
Illinois offered Texas forward Josiah Mosely. I don't think that has progressed to the point where they would take him yet, but it could get there if he continues to develop more of a perimeter game. He's made huge strides. He was previously thought of as an undersized power forward, but has really improved his ball skills. He's not a 3-point threat yet, but he's a really good mid-range scorer and offensive rebounder. They will track him during the high school season.
It was mildly surprising to see Illinois land in the top 10 for Jared Harris. Kansas seems like the pick to me. He'll visit KU Sept 1.
St. Johns still looking strong for Jaiden Glover. Illinois is still talking to him about visiting, but nothing locked in.
Illinois is a legit early contender for 2025 wing Chuck Love. We may move him up on the Block I Report if we continue to get good vibes after following up with him. Mizzou and Kansas State are two others high on his list so far. Love is transferring to Indiana prep school La Lumiere.
2025 Jeremiah Fears has a commitment date set. In Illinois favor is that Jeremiah (and his dad) think he's a great fit at Illinois. He loves all the ball screens. I think the transfer to Compass Prep hurts Illinois some, though. He's a national recruit now, and I don't think he'll necessarily feel deep ties to the Midwest.
Right now, I see it as Illinois or LSU for Mikey Lewis. The visit will be huge. Illinois has a real chance to jump ahead when they get him on campus. That developed pretty quickly. I think Illinois was playing catchup until recently. Kansas is listed, but I don't think they have prioritized him. Illinois visit is September 16, then LSU the next weekend.
Jase Butler listed Illinois in his top 6. He's a plan B/C for the Illini. Things could pick up if they miss on Lewis, but I think they would want to see Butler play his senior year then decide if they want to offer. The portal could be a better option at that point. I like Butler's film, though. Definitely a kid to watch.
Illinois offered Texas forward Josiah Mosely. I don't think that has progressed to the point where they would take him yet, but it could get there if he continues to develop more of a perimeter game. He's made huge strides. He was previously thought of as an undersized power forward, but has really improved his ball skills. He's not a 3-point threat yet, but he's a really good mid-range scorer and offensive rebounder. They will track him during the high school season.
It was mildly surprising to see Illinois land in the top 10 for Jared Harris. Kansas seems like the pick to me. He'll visit KU Sept 1.
St. Johns still looking strong for Jaiden Glover. Illinois is still talking to him about visiting, but nothing locked in.
Illinois is a legit early contender for 2025 wing Chuck Love. We may move him up on the Block I Report if we continue to get good vibes after following up with him. Mizzou and Kansas State are two others high on his list so far. Love is transferring to Indiana prep school La Lumiere.
2025 Jeremiah Fears has a commitment date set. In Illinois favor is that Jeremiah (and his dad) think he's a great fit at Illinois. He loves all the ball screens. I think the transfer to Compass Prep hurts Illinois some, though. He's a national recruit now, and I don't think he'll necessarily feel deep ties to the Midwest.
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