Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 220, CG / With as much turnover as rosters seem to have, it's almost a guarantee that the Illinois staff will try to get a big man in the 2023 recruiting class. 247Sports Recruiting. 5 spot. In an article by Derek Piper of 247Sports, Taylor said Illinois was his top option right now. They would be the three scholarship players who are taller than Hansberry. We're the leader in player rankings, recruiting info and analysis. 26 power forward in the nation and the No. 9. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. Notes on Perrin: 3-star forward Attends Sunrise Christian Academy in Wichita, Kansas Helped lead France to a 6-1 record and fifth-place finish at the FIBA U18 European Championships from July 30-August 7 in Izmir, Turkey Led France in scoring and rebounding at the U18 Euros, averaging 13.9 points and 9.1 boards while shooting 56% MVP of the Adidas Next Generation qualifying tournament in Patras, Greece in April, averaging17.7 points and 10.7 rebounds Called up to the Next Generation All-Star Team at the Euroleague Final Four in Belgrade, Serbia, in May, averaging 10 points and 5.8 rebounds Played for the Antibes Sharks club in the French Pro B league last season Named MVP after posting 21.5 points, 10.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.5 steals Emerged on the scene in 2021 after making the French U18 national team as a 16-year-old and competing in the European Championship. Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Conference. 6-8 / All picks and predictions are suggestions only. We now have a good guard who can handle the ball and make shots at a high clip. Everything that I saw at Illinois, I didnt see that at all of the other programs I visited, Hansberry said, via Eric Bossi of 247Sports. Lets snag Hansberry and continue building the frontcourt. Every year the program sends multiple players . Brandon Lieb hasnt played much and probably wont play much moving forward. Welcome to "Good Morning, Illini Nation," your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. 6-10 / On Monday, Freeman decided to end his recruitment and commit to Iowa. These two will be joined by a top five class for 2024 that has Morez Johnson and ZZ Clark already pledged. Recruiting losses are few and. That Illinois frontcourt has a big question mark right now. It has been a good weekend for the Illinois Fighting Illini. This has opened the door to programs swooping in and trying to land one of the best recruits left in the 2023 class. 200, SG / Illinois 2024 Prospects. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Illinois has been recruiting Taylor for quite some time. Zero commitments thus far, but the 2023 group is surrounded by a top 10 class in 2022 and the best class in the nation in 2024. ! I have one thing to say to those fans. It was less than two months ago people were worried about the Illinois class of 2023. 1 guard spot and roll into next season with him leading the way. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. We are only a few days removed from Evans recruitment being open again, and teams are already pursuing this kid. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Word Of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC), SF / - @CoachUnderwood on @Perr1Zach #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/Pm6cRQvRbf. More. After bringing in three new assistant coaches and four transfers in the offseason, it wouldve been unreasonable to expect Green to not be busy on her first National Signing Day with Illinois. At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, he has slot receiver written all over him. Underwood has brought the Fighting Illini back to relevance after years of struggles, but the program is still trying to get to the next level when it comes to NCAA Tournament success. But it is now time to look at what is left for the Illini in 2023. By Conor Blount, Staff Writer November 10, 2022 After the football team destroyed Wyoming Saturday to start their 2022 season, the Illinois basketball program got some major news Sunday in the form of a commitment from four-star prospect Amani Hansberry. He originally played for Morgan Park High School, which was the home of Ayo Dosunmu, among others. 6-0 / The best option we have is Dain Dainja, and he is in a weird spot somewhere between a power forward and a center. But the bond is way stronger than just good rapport with Taylors coaching staff. I think Morettis time to shine is going to be next season. The Illini added their first member of the class of 2023 back on August 28 when Amani Hansberry decided to end his recruitment and pick Illinois. We jumped right in once he was available, with Coach Anderson doing an outstanding job in this recruitment. Silver Spring, Md. We needed a guard who could go alongside Hansberrys 6-foot-8 size. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). Illinois frontcourt could see turnover after the 2022-23 campaign. Dain Dainja is more suited for the No. We're excited to add his skill level at that position in our system. Although it is far too early to start evaluating the Shauna Green era of Illinois womens basketball, it is evident that Green is devoted to turning the program on its head. Too many times you see a big man get the ball, and he turns into a black hole. That could all be changing sometime in the near future, though. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. We still have another scholarship that we could look for a transfer at the end or maybe theres a midyear transfer, Green said. I also left Hawkins off because I believe he will declare for the NBA Draft after the season concludes. Underwood on Gibbs-Lawhorn: "I saw him for the first time in the spring while he was committed to another school, and I told our assistants, 'We're going to hate playing against this guy.' Girls Class of 2023 Recruiting Offers - Illinois High School Basketball Girls Class of 2023 Recruiting Offers 0 Players 0 Offers 0 Commitments Recent College Offers July 13 Ayanna Jackson (Kenwood): Cleveland State Janae Kent (Oak Forest): Cincinnati, Kentucky, Michigan State, Purdue Jasmine Brown (Joliet Catholic): Ole Miss, Rutgers, Wisconsin He is now in the U.S. taking classes and trainingat Sunrise. The Illini targeting top 30 center from the class of 2024, Illini a step closer to landing coveted 2024 recruit. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. The other four teams to get an official visit were Penn State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Illinois. Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruits. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. ", "He's a very, very good athlete. The 247Sports Composite is a proprietary algorithm that compiles rankings and ratings listed in the public domain by the major media recruiting services, creating the industry's most comprehensive and unbiased prospect and team rankingsMore Info, Powered by innovative technology products, 247Sports employs a staff of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruitsMore Info. JJ Taylor It is quite impressive how many talented recruits are coming. 220. Well see whats out there when the time comes.. Hansberry chose the Fighting Illini over Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech. He's accepted the challenge." Illinois basketball took a hit in recruiting with 2024 point guard ZZ Clark deciding to reopen his recruitment. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 200, PF / Jan 11, 2022; Lincoln, Nebraska, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood signals the team against the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the second half at Pinnacle Bank Arena. 6/16/2021 basketball New class of 2023 rankings: Top storylines DaJuan Wagner Jr. (https://basketball.rivals.com) Rob Cassidy Basketball Recruiting Basketball Recruiting Director @Cassidy_Rob The 2023 rankings have expanded to include 100 prospects and include names both new and familiar. There is a lot at stake with the Taylor recruitment. Adding him would keep the Illini in the running for a national title for years to come. He is also the No. By Conor Blount, Staff Writer November 10, 2022. He is the 19 th-ranked recruit in Illinois and 56th-ranked running back nationally in the 2024 class in the 247Sports composite ratings of major recruiting services. They believe in me more than anyone else and they showed that.. 180, PF / 6-1 / Here's a look at the Illini's full 2023 recruiting board: Professional Matt Bewley; 6-9, 205, PF; West Oaks Academy (Fla.) Overtime Elite Ryan Bewley; 6-9, 205, PF; West Oaks Academy (Fla.) . A blowout in the season opener and an active commitment to grabbing the best recruits possible is about all Illinois fans could have hoped for at this point in the season. He is rated as a three-star recruit and ranked as the No. There was another prediction submitted for Hansberry back in March in favor of Penn State. 2023 ESPN Power forwards. We needed some size, Green said. G, 6-1, 165 Illinois womens head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. See All. But, hopefully, I am wrong and this kid is ready to go from day one. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Evans is clearly a more polished player than most big men at his age. That ball isnt coming out regardless of how many defenders crack down on him. On Monday, 247Spots Maryland contributor Colby Giacubeno submitted a Crystal Ball Prediction in favor of the Illini landing power forward, Amani Hansberry. At this point, I think we continue starting Sencire Harris at the No. Notes on Gibbs-Lawhorn: Goes by Dra 4-star combo guard Ranked No. Dra's a good athlete, can shoot it, takes great pride defensively, and he's very good in ball screens. 1 player in state of Maryland Ranked No. 18w Recruiting still strong despite Illini. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 220, PG / After the football team destroyed Wyoming Saturday to start their 2022 season, the Illinois basketball program got some major news Sunday in the form of a commitment from four-star prospect. 6-8 / 1 guard spot. Illinois Basketball: ESPN undervaluing Illini recruiting class for 2023 Feb 27, 2022; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood reacts during the first. He'sat a storied program in Montverde so he benefits from going up against greatcompetition in daily practice and with a national schedule. Brad Underwood has trusted him to be a starter for the past four games. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Illinois' 2023 recruiting board has changed drastically in the last week-plus. In the upcoming projected Illini lineup, I dont include Skyy Clark and Coleman Hawkins. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. For next season, I have him backing up Harris at the No. As capable scorers from anywhere on the court, Allen and Dolans talent from behind the arc may prove pivotal for the Illini who had just two players connect from deep in their season opener. Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. Mount Saint Joseph H.S. Illinois Lands Three Recruits in Class of 2023 - University of Illinois Athletics 8 pm CT Recap Men's Basketball vs #21 Northwestern February 23, 2023 8 pm CT Boxscore Men's Basketball vs #21 Northwestern February 23, 2023 8 pm CT Ohio State Listen Men's Basketball at Ohio State February 26, 2023 11 am CT Coleman Hawkins is currently listed as a second-round NBA Draft pick. 7-0 / This prediction was by the publisher of the Maryland 247Sports site, Jeff Ermann. 1. 12. We have a group coming in that ranks No. 2 small forward in the nation and the best player coming out of Illinois. Dalen Davis Whitney Young (Chicago, IL) PG. The Illini have already secured a solid recruiting class for 2023. It is quite impressive how many talented recruits are coming out of the 2023 class. 200, PF / 6-4 / 6-3 / CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at State Farm Center on March 8, 2020 in Champaign, Illinois. Orkin labels Champaign 11th-worst Bed Bug City in nation, The Mardini sisters story is shared in Netflixs The Swimmers, Campus Raising Canes sets late Feb. open date, Notes, player grades from Illinois mens basketballs electric comeback against No. 70 by ESPN100, No. Were just pretty small across the board, in terms of our guards, so that was something that was really critical to us.. The Illini have ties to the east coast as far as recruiting goes. 85 by On3, and No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 79 by On3 Consensus, No. It is going to be fun to see him and Hansberry as a solid one-two punch in the future. 170, C / Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Football: Johnny Newton has been a menace for the Illini, Illinois Basketball: Ty Rodgers looked at as a top freshman for 2022-23, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup with Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn, College Football Week 5 Picks and Predictions Against the Spread, Illinois Basketball: The Almanac keeps Illini in the top 25, Illinois Basketball: Illini high on Andy Katz's Power 36 rankings. The timing of the commitment came as a bit of a surprise as he still has two seasons of high school basketball to complete. He takes great pride on the defensive end of things." He would make a great addition to what is already going to be one of the best groups of players to come through Champaign in years. 6-3 / On Thursday night, Ohio State hung with Penn State but couldn't earn their first win in over a month, falling to the Nittany Lions 75-71. 172, PF / PF. He has tremendous experience at a young age through all of hisinternational competitions. We love the fact that he has stayed loyal to us during this process. Here is the projected Illinois basketball lineup in 2023-24 with Niccolo Moretti. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. He is also the No. The future of the program is so bright. He then committed and signed with Minnesota in November. The Illini class of 2023 has been an enigma. 21 Northwestern Thursday at State Farm Center. On Monday, the Illinois basketball program had a hiccup in recruiting, which is something that we are not used to seeing. Among those teams eyeing the big man is Illinois. Here are the top five recruiting targets for the Illinois basketball class of 2023 after missing on Owen Freeman. 7-1 / He will probably be somewhere around 6-foot-9 when entering the college ranks. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Schedule - University of Illinois Athletics Women's Basketball at Rutgers February 26, 2023 Women's Basketball at Rutgers February 26, 2023 Women's Basketball at [11] Rutgers or [14] Northwestern March 2, 2023 ~8 p.m. CT Women's Basketball at [11] Rutgers or [14] Northwestern March 2, 2023 ~8 p.m. CT Could the Illinois basketball team be one step closer to landing their first commitment for 2023? It is great to see Illinois getting some momentum for Hansberry. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. Assistant coach Chester Frazier is from Maryland and has been able to recruit that area pretty well. Illinois basketball dipped into the Michigan recruiting scene for the class of 2022, and they are eyeing another big Michigan target for 2025. 0.9800. 2023 ESPN Shooting guards. He is the lead recruiter in the Hansberry sweepstakes. Ranking by Region. Wright had scholarship offers . ", "He's a double-double machine, super high IQ, very, very skilled." In Tiptons tweet, he quotes Gibbs-Lawhorn on why he committed to Illinois. 0.9800. We watched every game he played this summer; he was a priority for us. 18 player in the class of 2023. 170, PG / 84 by On3 Consensus, and No. Harris is a big-time difference-maker for the Illini. While Moretti is going to join the team for the spring semester and is eligible to play immediately, I dont think he will see that much time early on. 6-4 / Zacharie Perrin Sunrise Christian (Wichita, KS) 6-10 / 220. Cori obviously can play one through three, Gretchen is a wing that can really shoot the ball and stretch the floor. Hansberry fits that bill. Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.). The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Since being hired in March of 2022, head coach Shauna Green has not hesitated to leave her mark on the team. 235, SF / 108 by On3 Attends Montverde Academy in Montverde, Florida, playing for coach Kevin Boyle Was a reserve last spring on a Montverde team loaded withDivision I prospects that won the2022 GEICO Nationals championship Plays for Indy Heat Gym Rats on the AAU circuit Averaged 18.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.8 steals in the Nike EYBL, shooting 48 percent from the field and 37 percent from three Named MVP of the EYBL Indy session by The Circuit after averaging 21 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds Previously attended Real Salt Lake Academy in Herriman, Utah Sidelined as a sophomore following a foot injury Began his prep career at McCutcheon High School in Lafayette, Indiana Averaged 21 points as a freshman at McCutcheon, scoring 35 in the sectional vs. Marion. 6-6 / 1 on Taylors list right now is big for the program. Hard Commits (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. 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