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Reggie Smith Decides To End It Now--Signs With Big East School
We have to admit that we never thought that Reggie Smith would be pulling the trigger this soon when it came to ending his recruitment. But then again, considering the traveling team that he plays for, it isn't that surprising that he made a last-second decision which kept a lot of people in the dark in the process. That being said, Smith decided to sign with a school that clearly presents him with a great opportunity and as a result is headed to the Big East. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more behind Smith's decision in this story.
Top Available Spring Recruits From Class Of 2010 In Illinois
Now that the Fall signing period is over and done with (thank God!) we immediately turn our attention to who is left in Illinois from the class of 2010. With that in mind, in this report Illinois Prep Bulls-eye breaks down the top four available 2010 prospects in the state and also drops the names of others that will be looking to sign a letter of intent during the Spring signing period.
George Marshall Receives Big Ten Scholarship Offer
It is only fitting that the scholarship offers continue to pour in for George Marshall, especially when one considers that he is one of the top point guards in Illinois from the talented class of 2011. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the news on Marshall's sixth offer to date, with his latest coming courtesy of a Big Ten school, in this update.
Preseason Top 45 High School Teams In Illinois
Illinois Prep Bulls-eye gears up for the start of the high school basketball season in Illinois by bringing you our preseason rankings of the top 45 teams in Illinois. Find out where your favorite team checks in by clicking on the above link.
Joy Of The Game Fall Exposure League Recap
This year's Joy Of The Game Fall Exposure League is now in the books, but thanks to the efforts of the league coordinators, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye is able to provide a recap on playoff action in both divisions as well as the all-tournament team from the loaded NBA (varsity) division. All of that can be found by clicking on the above link.
Top Thanksgiving Tournaments In Illinois
While others are still engaging in never-ending overanalysis of the Fall signing period in order to justify their existence, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye is ready for the start of the high school basketball season in Illinois. With that in mind, in this report we provide a preview of the top Thanksgiving tournaments which annually mark the beginning of prep hoops in the Land of Lincoln.
Analysis And Commentary: Jay Price--The Unsung Hero Of Illini Recruiting
When it comes to assessing who deserves the credit for the University Of Illinois' recent recruiting fortunes, most people immediately praise both Bruce Weber and Jerrance Howard. However, it seems that all too often Jay Price has been the forgotten man, as he has undoubtedly been instrumental in helping put together the Illini's 2009 and 2010 recruiting classes. In this story, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye breaks down everything that Price brings to the table and analyzes why he has been so vital to the Illini's recruiting success.
James Fleming's Recruiting Starting To Pick Up
After opening some eyes with his outstanding play at the South Suburban Fall Exposure League, recruiting attention is now beginning to come James Fleming's way, as he is now receiving interest from a multitude of schools at all college levels. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has further details as they pertain to Fleming's recruitment in this update.
Dukan Closes It Out
When it came to the recruitment of Duje Dukan, it was all about getting the opportunity to play college basketball at the high major level. As it turns out, Dukan will be doing just that, as after taking a visit to a school who had just recently offered him a scholarship, he decided to offer up a commitment. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has everything that you need to know with respect to what went into Dukan's final decision in this story.
Cameron Harvey Makes Early Verbal Commitment
Who would have thought that with the start of the Fall signing period for the class of 2010 two days away that commitments from Illinois-based prospects in the class of 2012 would start dropping like flies? The latest player from that class who is off the board is St. Joseph's Cameron Harvey, who ended his recruitment this past weekend by opting for a Mountain West school. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more on Harvey's commitment in this story.
Rollins College Lands Class Of 2010 Prospect From Illinois Kings
Once again proving that we do not ignore the small college ranks, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has news on the latest prospect from the Illinois Kings traveling team to commit to a D2 school, with Rollins College in Winter Park, FL being the lucky recipient. Get the lowdown on this commitment by clicking on the above link.
Dave Dudzinski Chooses Patriot League School
There is no question that Dave Dudzinski did his homework when it came to his recruiting options. In the end, the 6'9 big man opted for a Patriot League program that is undoubtedly a great fit, as it offers him the perfect blend of athletics and academics. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye takes a closer look at Dudzinski's commitment in this story.
Matt Hasse Headed To The Ohio Valley
They may have entered the race for Matt Hasse late in the game, but as a result of staying on him and letting him know how much he was wanted, an Ohio Valley conference program has reaped the rewards, as they received a commitment from the 6'9 big man today. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more in this story.
Purdue Receives Class Of 2012 Commitment From Illinois Wolves
The coaching staff at Purdue University has always enjoyed a great relationship with the Illinois Wolves traveling team program. From that standpoint, it is hardly shocking that today the Boilermakers were able to secure a commitment from a top Wolves underclassman. However, the surprise is that it is not the player who most people would have suspected, as it is someone who we are willing to bet is still unknown by most fans outside the state of Illinois. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the news behind Purdue's latest commitment in this story.
Austin Davis Commits To D2 School
Not too many players in Illinois from the class of 2010 have been more underexposed than Freeport's Austin Davis, who first caught our attention with his solid play this past spring. However, one school that got turned on to Davis early was a D2 program in the Great Lakes Valley Conference. Due to their persistence, they have secured a commitment from Davis as he becomes a member of their 2010 recruiting class. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has further details in this story.
Hidden Gems Galore Stand Out At South Suburban Fall Exposure League
We always enjoy covering a league that is well-organized and which features plenty of hidden gems and that is certainly the case when it comes to the South Suburban Fall Exposure League. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye offers profiles of those players who caught our attention during our time spent watching first round playoff action at this league in this report.
Lavonte Dority Chooses Big East Program
The climate, the opportunity to get away from home and of course the chance to play right away at the highest level were all factors in Lavonte Dority's college decision. As a result, Dority will be headed south to play his college basketball for a Big East school. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more on Dority's commitment in this story.
Illinois-Based Underclass Prospects Emerge At Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp
This year's Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp featured several talented prospects in the classes of 2012 and 2013 from states throughout the midwest, with a few class of 2014 players added to the mix as well. It also allowed us the chance to see a number of youngsters who until now have been under the radar. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye takes a look at the Illinois-based prospects that stood out during our time there and breaks down their games in this report.
DePaul Makes Another Strong Recruiting Statement At Blue Madness
Most people already know that we are not ones who tend to place a lot of hype in the festivities that surround any college basketball program's Midnight Madness, especially seeing as though we have never attended one ourselves. However, it is impossible to ignore the overall significance of DePaul University's recently concluded Blue Madness and what it could it mean to their future recruiting efforts. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye breaks this situation down, provides our analysis and in doing so tries to keep everything in perspective in this story.
Jordan Threloff Finally Closes It Out
The longer the recruitment of Jordan Threloff went on, the more nervous the coaching staffs and fans of the final three schools on his list started to become. Well, the waiting is finally over and after carefully weighing all of his options, Threloff has made his choice. As it turns out, he will be headed to the Missouri Valley. Find out what university will be adding Threloff to their 2010 recruiting class and what went down with respect to the decision in this story.
Class Of 2011 Hidden Gem: Quintin Chievous
Everybody knows about the elite-level basketball talent that exists in Illinois' loaded 2011 class. However, the list of "hidden gems" that have emerged appears to be endless. Another name that we believe can undoubtedly be added to that group is Quintin Chievous, who performed well when we watched him recently at the Joy Of The Game Fall Exposure League. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye breaks down Chievous' game in this hidden gem feature.
Egwu Makes His Choice
We knew that when it came to announcing his college decision, Nnanna Egwu would ultimately be Big Ten bound. The only question was which school the class of 2011 big man would select. As it turns out, Egwu has made his choice official and there is no question that he helps bolster what is already a strong 2011 recruiting class for that program. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye lets everyone know who the lucky winner is and the factors behind the choice in this story.
Diamond Taylor Transfers To Southern Illinois University
Unfortunately things did not work out for Diamond Taylor at the University of Wisconsin . However, he has found a new home in the Missouri Valley Conference at a school that has featured several players from the Illinois Wolves traveling team on its roster over the years. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the lowdown on Taylor's transfer in this report.
Scholarship Offers Keep Mounting For Parker And Foster
In the past two weeks a pair of the top prospects in the state of Illinois from the class of 2013--6'5 Jabari Parker from Simeon High School in Chicago and 6'7 Alex Foster from De LaSalle Institute in Chicago--have continued to add scholarship offers. Today each player received another offer to go along with what is already a most impressive list. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye lets everyone know which schools have come forward in this update.
Jabari Parker Receives Fifth Scholarship Offer
Forget about the fact that Jabari Parker still has yet to play a regular season high school basketball game. When you are widely regarded as an elite prospect nationally in the class of 2013 as Parker is, every college basketball program in the country knows who you are. This is evidenced by the fact that today Parker received his fifth D1 scholarship offer, with the latest coming courtesy of a Big Ten school. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the lowdown on the latest program to come forward in this update.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect information that we have since received concerning yet another scholarship offer to Parker.
Chasson Randle Receives Big East Scholarship Offer
When you are ranked #1 in your high school class academically in addition to being one of the top basketball prospects in Illinois from the class of 2011, it is no wonder that you are going to get recruited by the most elite-level college basketball programs and top academic schools in the country, and such is the case with Chasson Randle. There is no question that the latest university to come forward with a scholarship offer to Randle fits both of these categories. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the lowdown in this update.
Abrams vs. Boatright Matchup, 2011 Hidden Gems Among The Highlights At Illinois Spot-Lite Fall Showcase
Once again, no other scouting service put in more quality time at this year's Illinois Spot-Lite Fall Showcase than Illinois Prep Bulls-eye, which is why the following writeup provides the most thorough analysis of this event that will be found anywhere on the internet. Included in this report is an analysis of the marquee matchup of the day, some hidden gems in the class of 2011 that caught our eye as well as additional insight on other sleepers and stock-raisers.
Assistant Coaches At DePaul And Northwestern Have Recruiting On The Upswing
While the head coach usually receives the credit for "closing the deal" in the world of college basketball recruiting, the ones who often end up being the most instrumental in the process are the assistant coaches. Two perfect examples of what we are talking about can currently be found at both DePaul University and Northwestern University. Not only have these assistants enabled their school to secure commitments from top national prospects in the class of 2010, but their efforts could mean that each program is ready to turn the corner when it comes to recruiting in the class of 2011 and beyond. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye analyzes this situation further and the huge significance that it has with respect to the long-term recruiting success at both DePaul and Northwestern in this story.
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2010 City-Suburban Showdown To Feature Three Awesome Matchups
Class Of 2012 Player Watch: Curtis Jones
Class Of 2012 Player Watch: Keith Carter
Class Of 2013 Player Watch: Jabari Parker
Wisconsin Lands Commitment From Class Of 2011 Illinois Wolves Prospect
University Of Illinois Lands First Commitment From The Loaded Class Of 2011
Class Of 2011 Player Watch: Jay Parker
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