November 9, 2022. F, 6-10, 220 6-7 / I think there is plenty of room to grow for Dainja, but the Illini pursuing Evans makes all the sense in the world. For next season, I have him backing up Harris at the No. 6-6 / For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). Amani Hansberry is also coming in. Dra's a good athlete, can shoot it, takes great pride defensively, and he's very good in ball screens. 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. 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. We are only a few days removed from Evans recruitment being open again, and teams are already pursuing this kid. 290, SF / The star forward was down to visit Illinois this past weekend. It was less than two months ago people were worried about the Illinois class of 2023. Hansberry is a 6-foot-8, 225-pound power forward from Mount Saint Joseph High School and resides in Washington D.C. 220. Grandfontaine, France 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. ", "We love the fact that he has stayed very, very loyal to us in the process. We're excited to add his skill level at that position in our system. Gibbs-Lawhorn is a 6-foot-1, 165-pound combo guard from Montverde Academy in Florida. Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. Every year the program sends multiple players . I fully expected him to build out a solid class of 2023, and he is doing so. 220 32 8. Underwood on Perrin: "We're excited to re-sign Zach and welcome him again. Illinois basketball took a hit in recruiting with 2024 point guard ZZ Clark deciding to reopen his recruitment. Head coach: Brad Underwood. The most impressive attribute about Evans is the fact he is a willing passer. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. Illinois 2024 Prospects. Here are the top five recruiting targets for the Illinois basketball class of 2023 after missing on Owen Freeman. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. 13. Could the Illinois basketball team be one step closer to landing their first commitment for 2023? The forward is the first member of Illinois 2023 college basketball recruiting class for head coach Brad Underwood. We still have another scholarship that we could look for a transfer at the end or maybe theres a midyear transfer, Green said. 200, SG / 6-8 / With Clarks leave of absence, there are a lot of question marks, so I went worst-case scenario and left him off. There havent been too many issues with recruiting since Underwood took the reins, but the one issue I have had is with point guard depth. It would make sense for Illinois to pursue Evans. 1 Guard Starter: Sencire Harris (4-star) We are only on the first player, and I know some people are. 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. Mostly because of the number of prospects that have come off it both in narrowed options that don't include. 2022-23 Stats. 12. 7 player in the class of 2023. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. PF. 6-8 / We now have a good guard who can handle the ball and make shots at a high clip. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. He is also the No. There was another prediction submitted for Hansberry back in March in favor of Penn State. 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. 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.. We needed some size, Green said. ", "He's a very, very good athlete. 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. 2 small forward in the nation and the best player coming out of Illinois. 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. 5 spot is pretty bleak. 0.9800. 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 192, C / The game was tight throughout with 20 lead changes, and . 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. He also plays for the Mac Irvin Fire on the AAU circuit. 220, PG / Niccolo Moretti Video | Scouts Report 33. The Illini have already secured a solid recruiting class for 2023. There are times when I love what Dainja brings to the court. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. That Illinois frontcourt has a big question mark right now. 2022-23 Men's Basketball Roster - University of Illinois Athletics Save the Date: Football Season Ticket Renewals Begin February 22! By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting. 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. 23 in the nation, and there are important pieces entering the program who will fill some big voids. 6-4 / Wright had scholarship offers . 185, SG / 14 combo guard in the nation and the No. Zach isthe consummate 5-out post man in today's game with his ability to handle the ball and shootit. Hard Commits (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Transfer Rank. More. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports. I love that Illinois is targeting Evans for the 2023 class. On Monday, Freeman decided to end his recruitment and commit to Iowa. On Monday, the Illinois basketball program had a hiccup in recruiting, which is something that we are not used to seeing. Well see whats out there when the time comes.. 6-0 / 200, PF / The newcomers are guards Cori Allen of Montverde Academy and Gretchen Dolan of Williamsville South High School. Ranking by State. We're the leader in player rankings, recruiting info and analysis. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. But Illinois needed more talent for the 2023 class. I cant wait to see what Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn can do in the backcourt with Jayden Epps and Sencire Harris. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Underwood has yet to let us down when it comes to recruiting. Head coach: Brad Underwood. 72 by 247Sports Composite, No. 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 is now in the U.S. taking classes and trainingat Sunrise. He'll offer up insights every morning 228, SF / 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. F, 6-8, 225 220, CG / 63 by ESPN100, No. 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 He has great touch within seven feet of the basket, but his play on the court is extremely scattered. 6-9 / Illinois Lands Three Recruits in Class of 2023 - University of Illinois Athletics 8 pm CT 8 pm CT #21 Northwestern 8 pm CT Recap Men's Basketball at Ohio State February 26, 2023 11 am CT Boxscore Men's Basketball at Ohio State February 26, 2023 11 am CT Mar 2 6 pm CT mbball Michigan Listen Men's Basketball vs Michigan March 2, 2023 6 pm CT On top of their height, Green is very confident in the pairs offensive capabilities. 1 guard spot. 4 player coming out of California. ESPN NFL Draft guru Mel Kiper Jr. revealed Tuesday his updated 2023 NFL Mock Draft, complete with several head-turning projected trades that would shake up the first round order. 1 guard spot and roll into next season with him leading the way. 7-1 / 42 by Top247, No. Continuing to allude to the future, Green mentioned that the Illini still have one more open spot for their 2023-24 roster. Illinois 2023 Basketball Offers Illinois 2023 Basketball Offers (56) Illinois 2023 Offers More Point Guard (8) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Caleb Foster Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks, CA) 6-5 / 190. Top Target (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. 6-3 / 1 player in state of Maryland Ranked No. 3 center in the country and the 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 Notes on Hansberry: 4-star power forward No. Underwoods 2022 recruiting class was one of the best in the country, coming in at No. 2023 ESPN Centers. But there is one position that is missing: the No. - @CoachUnderwood on @igb_Amani #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/oqOjVstucR, DRAVYN GIBBS-LAWHORN Too many times you see a big man get the ball, and he turns into a black hole. The Illini have already secured a solid recruiting class for 2023. These three are going to be insane. That is where Dennis Evans could come into play. Sunrise Christian Academy (Kan.). 70 player in the class of 2023. 18 player in the class of 2023. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Illinois now up to 22 commits in Class of 2023 Illini secure JUCO cornerback commit Dec 18, 2022 Mississippi native adds depth at position of need Catch these Illini recruiting targets this. 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. We needed some size on the perimeter in that wing and guard position. Well, on Friday, Evans backed out of his commitment to the Golden Gophers. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 195, SF / No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Dain Dainja is more suited for the No. Dainja has also been extremely inconsistent during his first year in Champaign. Standing at 6-foot-10, 220-pounds, Freeman would have been a nice solution for the post-Kofi Cockburn era. Lafayette, Ind. 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. The top target for the Illini right now is in-state product, JJ Taylor. Joe Tipton of On3.com was the first to report that Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn had decided to commit to the Illini. Illinois earned a No. Illinois' 2023 recruiting board has changed drastically in the last week-plus. 2023 ESPN Small forwards. The Illini class of 2023 has been an enigma. 250, SG / 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, Illini Rally for Win Over No. 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. 6-10 / Evans took a couple of official visits back in September 2022. Darrion Baker Hillcrest (Country Club Hills, IL) This prediction was by the publisher of the Maryland 247Sports site, Jeff Ermann. 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. Illinois womens head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. He is also the No. 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. 2022-23 Women's Basketball Roster - University of Illinois Athletics Feb 22 wbball Nebraska Recap Women's Basketball vs Nebraska February 22, 2023 7 P.M. Boxscore Women's Basketball vs Nebraska February 22, 2023 7 P.M. Feb 26 1 P.M. wbball at Rutgers Listen Women's Basketball at Rutgers February 26, 2023 1 P.M. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech, according to 247Sports Composites rankings. There are already strong connections with Taylor via the AAU circuit and the Chicago area recruiting. The best option we have is Dain Dainja, and he is in a weird spot somewhere between a power forward and a center. Mount Saint Joseph H.S. On Monday, 247Spots Maryland contributor Colby Giacubeno submitted a Crystal Ball Prediction in favor of the Illini landing power forward, Amani Hansberry. He takes great pride on the defensive end of things." ", "He's a double-double machine, super high IQ, very, very skilled." Evans has the basketball IQ to find the open man. 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. Harris isnt a true point guard by any means, but Illinois is a better team when he is on the court and bringing the ball up. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Word Of God Christian Academy (Raleigh, NC), SF / ! I have one thing to say to those fans. 170, PG / By Conor Blount, Staff Writer November 10, 2022 The fact that Illinois is No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. His touch is impressive, and his timing around the hoop is solid. Illinois Fighting Illini Big Ten Conference. Evans, of course, does his best work in the paint on both ends of the court, but he is more than just a big body. Men's Basketball He would give Illinois tremendous size around the hoop. Right now, the situation at the No. The addition of Niccolo Moretti is going to do wonders for the Illini depth. 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. He is a 7-foot-1, 210-pound center from Hillcrest Prep in Riverside, California. Hansberry fits that bill. 6-7 / AMANI HANSBERRY Morez Johnson St. Rita (Chicago, IL) 6-8 / 205. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. 6-3 / This has been his only bugaboo, but I think he is starting to figure things out. They would be the three scholarship players who are taller than Hansberry. Nov. 24,2021. That ball isnt coming out regardless of how many defenders crack down on him. It has been a good weekend for the Illinois Fighting Illini. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Evans is clearly a more polished player than most big men at his age. 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. He was dominant; played so hard. - @CoachUnderwood on @Perr1Zach #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/Pm6cRQvRbf. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. via University of Illinois Athletics Illinois Fighting Illini Basketball A look at Illinois vs. Ohio State basketball on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023 via STLtoday.com Bret Beherns @WCIA3Bret. 52 8 2. Among those teams eyeing the big man is Illinois. He is the lead recruiter in the Hansberry sweepstakes. I also believe Harris is smart enough and skilled enough to develop better point guard skills. 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. The future of the program is so bright. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Well, on Friday, the Illini got their wish. 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. 6-1 / 2023 Top Recruits; 2023 Top Classes; NBA Draft; . In the upcoming projected Illini lineup, I dont include Skyy Clark and Coleman Hawkins. Brad Underwood has trusted him to be a starter for the past four games. In an article by Derek Piper of 247Sports, Taylor said Illinois was his top option right now. He is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 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. Harris is a big-time difference-maker for the Illini. 6-4 / I also left Hawkins off because I believe he will declare for the NBA Draft after the season concludes. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The Illini targeting top 30 center from the class of 2024, Illini a step closer to landing coveted 2024 recruit. Illinois basketball picked up another commitment in the form of Niccolo Moretti on Wednesday afternoon. This has opened the door to programs swooping in and trying to land one of the best recruits left in the 2023 class. Amani is high IQ andskilled, and when you put that together with his energy, his talking, his work ethic, and his understanding of the game, he is going to continue to blossom at multiple positions on our front line. Montverde Academy (Fla.). Scout Look (9) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status Joey Brown North Central (Indianapolis, IN) 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. 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 Since being hired in March of 2022, head coach Shauna Green has not hesitated to leave her mark on the team. They both can score at all three levels, Green said. 18w Recruiting still strong despite Illini. But it is now time to look at what is left for the Illini in 2023. 205, PG / 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. . CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. At this point, I think we continue starting Sencire Harris at the No. See All. 76 by Rivals150, No. Gibbs-Lawhorn gives Illinois two top 100 recruits for 2023. Here is the projected Illinois basketball lineup in 2023-24 with Niccolo Moretti. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 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. The Illini class of 2023 has been an enigma. (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. In Tiptons tweet, he quotes Gibbs-Lawhorn on why he committed to Illinois. 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The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. 4 spot for the Illini. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 1 seed in the tournament behind Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn two years ago, only to lose in the second round. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). 5-11 / 165. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. He was a great first piece to the puzzle, as Hansberry is a four-star recruit who is the No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. The other four teams to get an official visit were Penn State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Illinois. Baudo comes from the same high school, Marist, as 2023 signee Carnell Tate before he transferred to IMG in Florida. 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. Assistant coach Chester Frazier is from Maryland and has been able to recruit that area pretty well. One of the top Illinois basketball recruiting targets is starting to narrow down the scope of his recruitment. Illinois wide receiver Nolan Baudo announced he will join the team in the fall as a preferred walk-on. 21 Northwestern Thursday at State Farm Center. Illinois secured one of the most underrated players for the class of 2023 on Wednesday. 172, PF / 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.' 6-11 / 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. 85 by On3, and No. No. He is also the No. 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. 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