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Lewis University Offers Class Of 2011 Post Prospect From Peoria Irish
When one considers the fact that the Peoria Irish traveling team has a multitude of players who are ideal D2 recruits, it makes perfect sense that Lewis University head coach Scott Trost is among those who have developed a strong relationship with the Irish coaching staff. As a result, Trost has extended his second scholarship offer to a prospect from the Irish, with the latest going to an emerging big man. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more in this update.
It Is Now Official: Al Biancalana Becomes Howard Moore's Top Assistant At UIC
What had been a very strong rumor up until now has now come to fruition: Al Biancalana has resigned as the head coach of the varsity boy's basketball team at York High School to become the #1 men's basketball assistant at the University Of Illinois-Chicago. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the scoop in this update.
Howard Moore Is Wasting No Time: UIC Extends Scholarship Offer To James Farr
There is yet another trait that kind of got lost in the shuffle when assessing everything that new University Of Illinois-Chicago head men's basketball coach Howard Moore brings to the table--he is a go-getter. In fact, Moore has been all business from the moment that he took the job, which is why it is no surprise that he has offered a scholarship to a highly unheralded front court prospect from Chicago's north suburbs. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the latest on that as well as further analysis of what is happening recruiting-wise at UIC in this update.
Illinois Wolves To Hold Camp In October
Another traveling team program that will be spending a good part of their time during the fall season concentrating on skill development is the Illinois Wolves . With that in mind, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has info on the camp that the Wolves will be conducting during the month of October, which can be found by clicking on the above link.
Bobo Drummond Headed To Prep School
Rumors had been swirling for a while, but Antonio "Bobo" Drummond has now made it official--he will no longer be attending school in Illinois. That is because he has announced that he will be attending an Indiana-based prep school beginning next season. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the news in this update.
Recruiting Analysis: Home Visits Could Be Critical In Mike Shaw's Recruitment
Make no mistake about it--home visits can often end up being the most important part of a high school basketball prospect's recruitment and can prove to be extremely influential in enabling a head coach to close the deal. One player whose recruitment could end up being significantly impacted by what takes place during all of his home visits is De LaSalle's Mike Shaw, who has announced which schools will have the opportunity to be in his living room. Not only does Illinois Prep Bulls-eye let everyone know which schools made the cut, but we also analyze why this could be such a huge stage in Shaw's recruiting process in this report.
Recruiting Analysis: Chasson Randle
The recruitment of Rock Island's Chasson Randle is now heading into the final stages as Randle begins to set dates on which he will take his official visits. With that in mind, there is no question that Randle's visit order could end up being of foremost significance. In this report, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye offers its analysis of that situation and also takes a look at another factor that we believe will be huge with respect to Randle's final decision.
Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect our analysis regarding a most significant development with respect to Randle's recruitment, as he has finalized the order of his official visits.
Joy Of The Game Fall Exposure League Once Again Loaded With Talent
The Joy Of The Game Fall Exposure League has always been one of the most talented and one of the most well-run fall exposure leagues in Illinois and this year will be no exception. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has everything that you need to know with respect to this year's rendition of the league in this report.
Illinois Kings Fall Workouts About To Begin
The response to the series of fall workouts that will be conducted by Illinois Kings head coach Greg Ktistou has been tremendous and as a result we are reposting information with all of the particulars. Players interested in signing up are encouraged to act now, as spots are filling up fast. Everything concerning the workouts can be found by clicking on the above link.
Illinois Wolves Recruiting Update
Illinois Wolves CEO Mike Mullins checks in with plenty of interesting recruiting news concerning a number of prospects from both the Wolves 16-under and 17-under squads, most of which centers around recently concluded and upcoming campus visits. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the latest info in this update.
Commentary: Moore And UIC A Perfect Match
From the get-go we thought that it was a no-brainer for the University Of Illinois-Chicago to name Howard Moore as the new head coach of their men's basketball program. That is because he is a perfect fit in every way that you look at it--as a recruiter, as a coach and as a person. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye tells everybody why by breaking down the situation and discussing all of the positives that Moore brings to the table in this story.
Northern Illinois University Lands Second Class Of 2011 Recruit
The coaching staff at Northern Illinois University continues to do an outstanding job of utilizing their connections in the Memphis area on the recruiting trail. Their latest effort has resulted in a commitment from a hard-working wing just outside Memphis who continues to show improvement. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more in this story.
Davis Finally Makes It Official
When it comes to the manner in which Anthony Davis announced his college decision, this much is certain: it was a vintage Chicago Public League recruitment. That aside, Davis has finally gone public with his choice, which comes as virtually no surprise to anybody. He will become part of a recruiting class that could definitely go down as one of the all-time greats. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has everything that you need to know with respect to Davis and his commitment in this story.
A Few Quick Recruiting Blurbs
The high-profile players in Illinois that remain on the board from the class of 2011 are not the only ones whose recruitments warrant attention. There are others who have seen things pick-up recruiting-wise as well. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye takes a look at some of them in a brief rendition of our latest recruiting blurbs.
Mike Gabriel Signs With Northeast Conference School
One of the last remaining prospects in Illinois from the class of 2010 is now off the board, as Lincoln Park's Mike Gabriel has decided to sign with a Northeast Conference program after being offered a scholarship as the result of a solid effort at the 17-Under National AAU Tournament in Orlando. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more behind Gabriel's decision in this story.
Illinois State University Lands Commitment From Vastly Underrated Class Of 2011 Point Guard
Illinois State University head coach Tim Jankovich and his hard-working coaching staff continue to get it done on the recruiting trail. As a result of their outstanding efforts, they have succeeded in landing their second commitment from the class of 2011. The latest is in the form of an extremely unheralded point guard who plays for one of the top traveling teams in the country. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has all of the particulars behind the commitment in this story.
Hayden Hoerdemann Will Head To The MAC
Bloomington Central Catholic guard Hayden Hoerdemann really did his homework when it came to deciding which college program would be the best fit for him both from a basketball standpoint as well as academically. After weighing all of his options, he has opted for a MAC school which was on him very early in the recruiting process. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye lets everyone know where Hoerdemann will be headed in this report.
Analysis And Commentary: Something Is Definitely Brewing At DePaul!
Illinois Prep Bulls-eye was the first to point out the major recruiting inroads that have been made since Oliver Purnell took over as the head coach at DePaul University. Not only that, but every development that has occurred in that regard has given reason for followers of DePaul men's basketball to believe that the best is yet to come. And if you are a fan of the Blue Demons, what has happened on campus the past two days is certainly cause for excitement and reason to think that things might not end there. We offer further thoughts and analysis in this story.
Brian Greene Jr. Receives Scholarship Offer From Southern Conference School
We are betting that there are still a lot of people who are not familiar with Thornton Township guard Brian Greene Jr, who has been a steady force all summer long for his Illinois Old School traveling team. Greene's hard work has resulted in his first D1 scholarship offer courtesy of a Southern Conference program. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has further details in this update.
Bulls-Eye's End Of Summer Awards
Now that the July evaluation period has concluded, it is time once again for Illinois Prep Bulls-eye to hand out its End Of Summer Awards. As always, most of our awards consist of a "best of." However, they cover a wide range of categories and therefore encompass the good, the bad and the ugly as it pertains to everything that we covered throughout the summer. Find out who all of the award recipients are by clicking on the above link.
Andrew McAuliffe Turning Heads In Orlando--Has Several D1 Schools In Pursuit
Glenbrook North's Andrew McAuliffe is one of the better post prospects in Illinois from the class of 2013 and is making some noise in Orlando, having turned in a number of quality performances. As a result, McAuliffe is receiving considerable recruiting interest, including one school that extended a scholarship offer on the spot after watching him at the 16-Under National AAU Tournament. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the latest on the programs that are involved with McAuliffe in this update.
16-Under Illinois Wolves Reach Championship Game At Hoop City Classic
The Illinois Wolves 16-Under always plays extremely well as a unit, and once again it was their solid team chemistry that enabled them to reach the championship of the 16-Under gold division tournament at the Hoop City Classic. In this report, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye provides thorough analysis on everything concerning the Wolves as well as everything else that we took in from the 16-under division, including a breakdown on top performers from the other Illinois-based 16-under teams that were in attendance.
Anthony Davis Leads Mean Streets To Championship Of The Top 20 Tournament At Hoop City Classic
Anyone who needs further evidence as to why Anthony Davis is the #1 player in the nation from the class of 2011 needs to look no further than the performance that he turned in at the Hoop City Classic in Kansas City. That is because Davis was once again electric, enabling his Mean Streets squad to dominate all comers en route to the championship in the top 20 division. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the complete lowdown on that, as well as complete analysis of everything that we observed from amongst the 17-under traveling teams from Illinois that were present in this report.
Recruiting News From Hoop City Classic
Illinois Prep Bulls-eye took in the entire Hoop City Classic in Kansas City and during that time were able to gather all of the recruiting news of note involving several Illinois-based prospects that were in attendance. In this update, we have the latest on Anthony Davis, Chasson Randle, Phil Greene and plenty of others, all of which can be found by clicking on the above link.
Connor Boehm Receives Scholarship Offer From America East School
New Trier's Connor Boehm has shown significant improvement over the course of the summer, including a strong performance at the recent Rising Stars Academic Showcase. As the result of his hard work, Boehm received his first scholarship offer courtesy of an America East Conference program whose coaching staff has always recruited well in the Chicago area. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the lowdown on that as well as news pertaining to some other Rising Stars players in this report.
Northwestern Lands Second Commitment From Class Of 2011
Northwestern University head coach Bill Carmody and assistant coach Tavaras Hardy continue to get it done on the recruiting trail, as the Wildcats have secured their second commitment from the class of 2011. The latest comes in the form of an unheralded combo guard who has performed well during the first half of the July evaluation period. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the breaking news in this story.
NIKE Peach Jam 16-Under Analysis Plus Final Notes
Illinois Prep Bulls-eye put in quality time watching the 16-under division at the NIKE Peach Jam and as a result serves up plenty of analysis as it pertains to a number of Illinois-based prospects, with most of the focus being on the Mac Irvin Fire. In addition, we also include some final notes regarding both Mike Shaw and Sam Thompson in this wrapup.
Recruiting Info From NIKE Peach Jam
Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has all of the pertinent recruiting news as it pertains to Illinois-based prospects in attendance at the EYBL Finals/NIKE Peach Jam in this report, with the primary being on which coaches were watching which recruits. Anthony Davis, Mike Shaw, Sam Thompson and Jabari Parker are all among the subjects of conversation.
Anthony Davis Makes His Mark And Then Some At NIKE Peach Jam
Yes, it is clicheish, but here is the deal--players like Anthony Davis come around once in a lifetime. And when they do you simply sit back and enjoy it. We certainly enjoyed taking in Davis' performance versus the New Jersey Playaz in the EYBL Finals of the NIKE Peach Jam. That is because Davis turned in a performance for the ages and in doing so has proven to us (and a lot of others as well) that he is the best high school basketball prospect in the nation. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has further analysis on that as well as all the action taken in from games involving Mean Streets and the Mac Irvin Fire on the second day of Peach Jam in this report.
Wow!! David Sobolewski Ends His Recruitment By Accepting Big Ten Scholarship Offer On The Spot
We hinted to everyone in our last recruiting blurbs that a Big Ten school was ready to move on Benet Academy point guard David Sobolewski. Not only have they done just that, but after coming forward with a scholarship offer Sobolewski realized that the opportunity was too good to pass up and has thus closed out his recruitment by offering up a verbal commitment. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the breaking news in this story.
Illinois Old School Sleepers Shine At Blue Chip/High Potential Camp
Parents and high school coaches often ask us what are the best instructional/exposure camps to send their kids too. We always answer by stating that Rick Bolus' Blue Chip/High Potential camp at Georgetown College in Scott County, KY may be the best camp of its kind in America. The camp held at Georgetown College June 27- July 2 was dominated by sleepers who play for the Illinois Old School program, as well as several other players in Illinois. A rising freshman Illinois prospect took home camp MVP honors from the junior division. Find out all of the details in this exclusive Illinois Prep Bulls-eye report.
Hidden Gems Stand Out At King James Summer Showcase
There may not have been a lot of big names in attendance from an Illinois standpoint, but there were more than enough hidden gems who turned in solid performances at the King James Summer Showcase to make our time spent there well worth our while. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye takes a look at some of the unheralded prospects who stood out in this report.
Class Of 2011 Stock-Raiser: Greg Mays
Crete-Monee's Greg Mays has turned in impressive performances throughout the spring and summer, including a solid effort at the King James Summer Showcase and as a result is rapidly emerging as a post prospect whose stock is on the rise. In this report, Illinois Prep Bulls-eye breaks down Mays' game and lets everyone know why he is a player that warrants considerable attention.
Johnny Hill Closes It Out--Opts For Missouri Valley School
The recruitment of Glenbard East's Johnny Hill was really starting to pick up steam and as a result we really thought that it might play itself out until the end of the July evaluation period. However, a Missouri Valley Conference school did an outstanding job of getting in on Hill early and were relentless in their pursuit of him throughout the process. Because of that, Hill has decided to offer up a verbal commitment. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the details on all of the factors which convinced Hill to end things early in this story.
Ryan Sawvell Pulls The Trigger And Commits To Missouri Valley School
Despite missing the entire spring due to injury, the recruitment of Mundelein's Ryan Sawvell was not hampered whatsoever. In fact, Sawvell has decided to end the process early, as he has offered up a commitment to a Missouri Valley Conference school that has always recruited the state of Illinois as hard as anybody out there. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has the particulars behind the commitment in this story.
Aaron Simpson Receives Scholarship Offer From Big East School
North Chicago's Aaron Simpson has long been receiving heavy recruiting interest from a number of high major programs. However, the class of 2012 guard's big time scoring ability has enabled him to secure his first high major offer courtesy of a prominent Big East Conference school. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye lets everyone know who has come forward in this update.
Northern Illinois University Lands First Commitment From Class Of 2011
There will always be a few detractors who believe that Northern Illinois University head coach Ricardo Patton his staff aren't doing a good enough job of recruiting talent from the Chicago area. However, it seems to us that every move that Patton and his assistants make totally debunks that myth. Further evidence of this can be found in the fact that the Huskies have secured their first commitment from the class of 2011 in the form of an unheralded point guard from Chicago's western suburbs, a commitment that could prove to be more significant than most people realize. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye talks about the factors which led to the commitment and the possible ramifications that it could have in this story.
Frank Kaminsky Commits To Big Ten School
Although high major recruiting interest in Benet Academy's Frank Kaminsky had really started to pick up, the class of 2011 big man always had his heart set on one school in particular. We are talking about the first high major program to offer Kaminsky a scholarship and a school that he had visited on more than one occasion. It is therefore virtually no surprise that Kaminsky has decided to close things out and in doing so will be headed to the Big Ten to play his college basketball. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has more on Kaminsky's commitment in this story.
DePaul Lands Significant In-State Commitment From Class Of 2011
Upon his arrival at DePaul University, new head coach Oliver Purnell stated that two of his primary recruiting objectives were to keep top local high school talent at home and to cultivate and build relationships with many of the prominent coaches within Illinois who control the recruiting landscape. Purnell has already gone a long way toward satisfying both of those, as he has succeeded in landing a key commitment from an in-state recruit in the 2011 class. Illinois Prep Bulls-eye has all of the particulars behind the commitment and explains why it could lead to even bigger and better things for DePaul down the road in this story.
Mycheal Henry Decides To End It
Butler Receives Commitment From Key 2011 Recruiting Target
Abdel Nader Commits To Mountain West School
Donivine Stewart Commits To Missouri Valley School
Holy Santa Claus!! Blackshear Ends His Recruitment With Christmas Day Commitment
Wisconsin Lands Commitment From 2011 Point Guard
Class Of 2011 Hidden Gem: Quintin Chievous
Purdue Lands Class Of 2012 Commitment From Illinois Wolves
Class Of 2012 Player Watch: Keith Carter
Class Of 2012 Player Watch: Curtis Jones
Class Of 2012 Player Watch: Michael Orris
Egwu Makes His Choice
University Of Illinois Lands First Commitment From The Loaded Class Of 2011
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