He is going to be a great option at the No. 52 in the college basketball recruiting class of 2023. 7 nationally, according to . Dra's a good athlete, can shoot it, takes great pride defensively, and he's very good in ball screens. Welcome to "Good Morning, Illini Nation," your daily dose of college basketball news from Illini beat writer and AP Top 25 voter Scott Richey. He has tremendous experience at a young age through all of hisinternational competitions. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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.' Illinois frontcourt could see turnover after the 2022-23 campaign. Draloves to playand is a driven young man who will fit well on our perimeter. 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. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Gibbs-Lawhorn gives Illinois two top 100 recruits for 2023. Illinois Basketball: Illini land another top 100 recruit for 2023 CHAMPAIGN, IL - MARCH 08: Head coach Brad Underwood of the Illinois Fighting Illini is seen before the game against the. 80 by Top247, No. We love the fact that he has stayed loyal to us during this process. 26 power forward in the nation and the No. In the upcoming projected Illini lineup, I dont include Skyy Clark and Coleman Hawkins. 128 player in the class of 2023. - @CoachUnderwood on @DravynGibbs #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/4CSOgLL01H, ZACHARIE PERRIN
4 player coming out of California. 14 combo guard in the nation and the No. Although Allen and Dolan are an impressive class on their own, Green is not quite finished constructing next seasons roster. 23 in the nation, and there are important pieces entering the program who will fill some big voids. 3 center in the country and the No. The future of the program is so bright. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Dainja has also been extremely inconsistent during his first year in Champaign. He'sat a storied program in Montverde so he benefits from going up against greatcompetition in daily practice and with a national schedule. 18 player in the class of 2023. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Illinois basketball took a hit in recruiting with 2024 point guard ZZ Clark deciding to reopen his recruitment. But the bond is way stronger than just good rapport with Taylors coaching staff. He also plays for the Mac Irvin Fire on the AAU circuit. 1 seed in the tournament behind Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn two years ago, only to lose in the second round. It has been a while since Illini Nation got the latest update on 2023 6-foot-1, 165-pound point guard from Joliet, Illinois, Jeremy Fears Jr. who plays his high school basketball at La Lumiere Prep. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***. Illinois basketball picked up another commitment in the form of Niccolo Moretti on Wednesday afternoon. - @CoachUnderwood on @igb_Amani #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/oqOjVstucR, DRAVYN GIBBS-LAWHORN
5 spot is pretty bleak. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. I also left Hawkins off because I believe he will declare for the NBA Draft after the season concludes. ! I have one thing to say to those fans. It all started with landing Ayo Dosunmu, and he has done great work ever since. Were just pretty small across the board, in terms of our guards, so that was something that was really critical to us.. Mount Saint Joseph H.S. 6-8 / Geoff went over and watched the U18 Euros in Turkey, and Zachwas spectacular. 6-7 / For much of the past A big 2025 recruit is visiting the Illini this weekend. They are really focused on developing their guys and getting them to the next level and that really stood out to me. Underwoods 2022 recruiting class was one of the best in the country, coming in at No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. 6-11 / Hansberry has already been on his five official visits, the last one coming on July 31 to Miami (FL). That ball isnt coming out regardless of how many defenders crack down on him. 6-6 / 205, PG / Wright had scholarship offers . 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. But Illinois needed more talent for the 2023 class. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Schedule - 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 Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Among those teams eyeing the big man is Illinois. ", "He's a double-double machine, super high IQ, very, very skilled." At 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds, he has slot receiver written all over him. It looks like the Illinois basketball team has added to the family on Friday afternoon. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images), CHAMPAIGN , IL NOVEMBER 13: The Big 10 logo on the floor before a college basketball game between the Georgetown Hoyas and the Illinois Fighting Illini at the State Farm Center on November 13, 2018 in Champaign, Illinois. I love that Illinois is targeting Evans for the 2023 class. Well, on Friday, the Illini got their wish. There was another prediction submitted for Hansberry back in March in favor of Penn State. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). 6-6 / Illinois women's basketball signs pair of guards for recruiting class of 2023 Sydney Laput Illinois women's head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. Kofi will most likely be gone by 2023 creating an opportunity for another big man along with Omar Payne, Coleman Hawkins, and whoever they end up getting in the 2022 recruiting class. 21 Northwestern Thursday at State Farm Center. 85 by On3, and No. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 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. Lafayette, Ind. We had some needs that we really wanted to address and I am happy with both of them.. On Monday, the Illinois basketball program had a hiccup in recruiting, which is something that we are not used to seeing. See All. Knowing that Ill be playing under Coach Underwood who has some similarities to other coaches that Ive been successful with like coach Wayne Pratt and coach Pat Clatchey really helped to separate Illinois.. I cant wait to see what Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn can do in the backcourt with Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. We have a group coming in that ranks No. Every year the program sends multiple players . 235, SF / Assistant coach Chester Frazier is from Maryland and has been able to recruit that area pretty well. 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. 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. Scout Look (9) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Joey Brown North Central (Indianapolis, IN) The other four teams to get an official visit were Penn State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Illinois. Amani Hansberry is also coming in. 220, CG / Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Basketball: Projected Illini lineup for 2023 with no new additions, Illinois Football: 2023 defensive lineman backs away from Illini commitment, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Basketball: Illini looking to add another top 50 recruit for 2024, Tigers Should Have Fired Al Avila Years Ago, Illinois Basketball: Top 20 recruit set to take Illini visit, Illinois Basketball: Amani Hansberry showing why he is a big-time target, Illinois Basketball: Illini eyeing under-the-radar point guard for 2023. Illinois needs to make sure we have some type of size moving forward. Baudo comes from the same high school, Marist, as 2023 signee Carnell Tate before he transferred to IMG in Florida. The star forward was down to visit Illinois this past weekend. 5 spot. F, 6-8, 225
All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Well see whats out there when the time comes.. These two will be joined by a top five class for 2024 that has Morez Johnson and ZZ Clark already pledged. At this point, I think we continue starting Sencire Harris at the No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Illinois basketball dipped into the Michigan recruiting scene for the class of 2022, and they are eyeing another big Michigan target for 2025. 7 player in the class of 2023. 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 There is plenty of opportunities to play small-ball, but if we want to trot out a bigger lineup, the capabilities just arent there. F, 6-10, 220
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Harris is a big-time difference-maker for the Illini. His stat line doesnt do him justice. 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. Head coach: Brad Underwood. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 245, PG / Recruiting still strong despite Illini losing ZZ Clark. We watched every game he played this summer; he was a priority for us. In-state big man Owen Freeman was someone to keep an eye on for the Illini in 2023. . For next season, I have him backing up Harris at the No. 2023 ESPN Shooting guards. 1 on Taylors list right now is big for the program. 72 by 247Sports Composite, No. 200, SG / The Illini class of 2023 has been an enigma. He is now in the U.S. taking classes and trainingat Sunrise. CHAMPAIGN, Ill.University of Illinois head coach Brad Underwood announced Wednesday the signing of four-star recruits Amani Hansberry and Dravyn Gibbs-Lawhorn and three-star standoutZacharie Perrinto national letters of intent on the first day of the early signing period. 0.9800. No. We jumped right in once he was available, with Coach Anderson doing an outstanding job in this recruitment. 118 by Rivals150 Attends Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore, Maryland, playing for coach Pat Clatchey Averaged 20.3 points, 13.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists last season Named Player of the Year by Varsity Sports Network Led Mount Saint Joseph to a 32-7 record, including the Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) A Conference championship and Baltimore Catholic League (BCL) Tournament title Named MVP of the BCL Tournament Plays for Team Durant on the AAU circuit Nike EYBL Peach Jam first-team selection by The Circuit after averaging 16.1 points, 10.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists Began his prep career at St. John's College High School in Washington D.C. Underwood on Hansberry: "Amani comes from a celebrated high school program and is a winner. Story: https://t.co/yS05lh53xw pic.twitter.com/W8akEYlFvb, Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) September 30, 2022. 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. 9. The Illini targeting top 30 center from the class of 2024, Illini a step closer to landing coveted 2024 recruit. 200, PF / It would make sense for Illinois to pursue Evans. 2022-23 Stats. Hansberry chose the Fighting Illini over Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech. 2023 Top Recruits; 2023 Top Classes; NBA Draft; . All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 5 center Dennis Evans tells me TCU, Louisville, Illinois and Missouri have reached out since his De-commitment, There is no timetable for his decision @TheAthleticCBB pic.twitter.com/u0KTPX7qtr, Tobias Bass (@tobias_bass) February 26, 2023. Dainja can have games like the 20 points and seven rebounds against Michigan State, but then he can put up a combined three points and six rebounds in the last two contests. I cant wait to see who is next. 225, SF / 8 player coming out of Florida. We only had four players return from last seasons team, and I think that could be a pattern moving forward. Niccolo Moretti Video | Scouts Report 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. We are only on the first player, and I know some people are going to scoff at who I have as the starting point guard next season. Darrion Baker Hillcrest (Country Club Hills, IL) He's accepted the challenge." The Illini have ties to the east coast as far as recruiting goes. On Monday, Freeman decided to end his recruitment and commit to Iowa. This will be a solid addition to the program. 250, SG / Zach isthe consummate 5-out post man in today's game with his ability to handle the ball and shootit. More. Underwood has yet to let us down when it comes to recruiting. Well, on Friday, Evans backed out of his commitment to the Golden Gophers. 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. Illinois earned a No. 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 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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. But Hansberry would help tremendously. Here are the top five recruiting targets for the Illinois basketball class of 2023 after missing on Owen Freeman. Standing at 6-foot-10, 220-pounds, Freeman would have been a nice solution for the post-Kofi Cockburn era. Morez Johnson St. Rita (Chicago, IL) 6-8 / 205. 170, C / Nov. 24,2021. 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.) . JJ Taylor It is quite impressive how many talented recruits are coming. He is a 7-foot-1, 210-pound center from Hillcrest Prep in Riverside, California. These three are going to be insane. It is going to be fun to see him and Hansberry as a solid one-two punch in the future. 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 also believe there could be decent playing time in Hansberrys future if he comes to Illinois. It has been a good weekend for the Illinois Fighting Illini. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. PF. Prep Hoops is your #1 source for Illinois High School Boys Basketball. Montverde Academy (Fla.). Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. It is great to see Illinois getting some momentum for Hansberry. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Illinois basketball missed out on one of their top targets for 2023 on Monday afternoon. Illinois womens head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.). 6-8 / 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. In Tiptons tweet, he quotes Gibbs-Lawhorn on why he committed to Illinois. Enrollees (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Coleman Hawkins is currently listed as a second-round NBA Draft pick. 21 Northwestern, Kofi Cockburn agrees to professional contract with Japanese basketball club Niigata Albirex BB. I fully expected him to build out a solid class of 2023, and he is doing so. Joe Tipton of On3.com was the first to report that Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn had decided to commit to the Illini. 12. Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Conference. But, hopefully, I am wrong and this kid is ready to go from day one. 195, SF / CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: General view of Illinois Fighting Illini basketballs seen before the game against the IUPUI Jaguars at State Farm Center on December 6, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. CHAMPAIGN, IL - DECEMBER 06: General view of Illinois Fighting Illini basketballs seen before the game against the IUPUI Jaguars at State Farm Center on December 6, 2016 in Champaign, Illinois. 220 32 8. On Sunday, Tobias Bass of The Athletic reported that since Evans backed out of his commitment to Minnesota, he has been contacted by TCU, Louisville, Missouri, and Illinois. 192, C / 2023 ESPN Centers. Coach Frazier's reputation in the DMV and the relationships he's builtwere important in this recruitment. 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