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Post by UICJohn on Apr 10, 2022 14:01:18 GMT -6
Is this week the late signing period? And does that mean that recruits that I’ve given a verbal will then sign the letter of intent?
Additionally I think that this week will bring a lot more players in the transfer portal picking schools. I know that we still have several spots open and have not yet had anybody transfer in. I think the fact is that the transfer portal is gonna make things tough but also means that we need to start getting some players via that as well. I know that we have one this year alone but the reality is that if we want to be competitive we need to in recruiting as well as the transfer portal.
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Post by Camfan on Apr 10, 2022 18:02:30 GMT -6
UIC John, yes, April 13 - May 18 is late signing period.
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Post by Big D on Apr 11, 2022 18:04:05 GMT -6
Kyrell Luc is visiting UIC, Berkeley, and St. Bonnie.
I figured we might get some commitments today or tomorrow with signing day on Weds.
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Post by UICJohn on Apr 14, 2022 9:04:32 GMT -6
Elon transfer and former Bolingbrook star Darius Burford will visit Illinois State this weekend, followed by visits to Ohio and Utah the next two weekends. UIC and Wofford will also receive visits from the sophomore guard.
Darius is from Bolingbrook and averaged 13.4 PPG, 4.1 RPG, and 3.0 APG
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Post by Big D on Apr 14, 2022 10:04:49 GMT -6
I’m too lazy to even look this up, but has Elon been good recently? That makes 3 Elon players we’re looking at, along with Graham and Martinelli. And their coach just went to Duke. Not too shabby.
Are we trying to land Martinelli by bringing in some of his former future teammates? Speaking of, Martinelli is visiting Miami OH this weekend.
It’s odd to me we’re offering so many guys. I mean, I know new players are entering the portal daily, but does this mean we don’t have many truly interested players that we’ve been recruiting for a while? Or is this just due diligence?
Also congrats to Cam Fens for signing. Very interested in seeing if he can be the solution to our paint problems.
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Post by UICJohn on Apr 14, 2022 11:20:31 GMT -6
They were 10-22 last year but I also think that part of the recent Elon movement is due to their Coach just leaving. I believe that they have 7 players that have just entered the transfer portal. That's a blow for any team.
I think that the reality of it all is that teams need to focus on recruiting and on the portal. I am guessing that our staff, like all other staffs, immediately started looking at the roster for Elon the minute that the Coach announced he was leaving. We are offering a lot of guys but we also see several other MVC teams doing the same. Granted, UIC, like Murray State and ISU to name two others, still have several scholarship spots open. Even with our incoming class of Fens, Jackson, and Clay, we still have 5 (I believe) scholarships available.
The hard part is guys like Martinelli or Luc is that they are planning several visits and might not have a decision for perhaps 2 weeks so do you wait or do you accept someone that is willing to commit now. All part of the recruiting game.
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Post by goveybaseball on Apr 14, 2022 15:57:28 GMT -6
Big D last count we only have 6-7 roster guys right? We need a team don’t we lol!
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Post by Big D on Apr 16, 2022 11:09:02 GMT -6
Any word on Clay signing? Why would there be delay?
We only have Jace, Filip, Jaden, Jalen, Cam, and Clay (assuming he signs). So we have 7 more spots I think.
I think Toby Okani from Duquesne is visiting this weekend. We’re definitely going to get some recruiting news no later than early next week!
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Post by UICJohn on Apr 16, 2022 11:49:25 GMT -6
I’m not sure what would lead to a delay but I’m not too concerned just yet. Although I do wonder if those that give a verbal early and then start seeing some of the offers that are giving out afterwards might wonder how that might affect they’re playing time. Again purely hypothetical and purely speculation on my part because I’ve never been in that situation but I wonder if asked to play some role with all of those recruits.
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Post by Greg on Apr 16, 2022 16:22:24 GMT -6
Even though I'm anxious to see some signings, it makes sense that its going to take time because there are a lot of transfers that UIC and the players will have a lot of choices
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Post by goveybaseball on Apr 17, 2022 7:54:38 GMT -6
Refresh my memory who is Clay?
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Post by Greg on Apr 17, 2022 7:58:38 GMT -6
Steven Clay 3 ⭐️ 6’5 180 Wing/Guard
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Post by goveybaseball on Apr 17, 2022 8:27:11 GMT -6
Ahh yes Clay. Wow still need 5 more guys. Another big would be good. Maybe Franklin comes back?
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Post by UICJohn on Apr 17, 2022 8:31:59 GMT -6
My worry is this and it is only exacerbated by the transfer portal.
Not every player is a starter or a star. There are role players and those guys make a huge difference. With the ease to transfer now, that just seems to be even more difficult. Let’s say a player is a 7th guy in a rotation - does he transfer to try to become a starter? I know that every player is different but it’s so easy to do now. Of course, winning changes a lot.
I say this because we have a really good young core it appears with Johnson, Clay, Fens, Jace, and Skobalj. But also have to remember it is hard as a Frosh to come in and provide immediately.
Anyways, not sure that was all even coherent. Just hoping to hear some good news soon.
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Post by Big D on Apr 17, 2022 8:46:12 GMT -6
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