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. Gibbs-Lawhorn is a 6-foot-1, 165-pound combo guard from Montverde Academy in Florida. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images). I also left Hawkins off because I believe he will declare for the NBA Draft after the season concludes. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. The addition of Niccolo Moretti is going to do wonders for the Illini depth. Coach Frazier's reputation in the DMV and the relationships he's builtwere important in this recruitment. On Monday, the Illinois basketball program had a hiccup in recruiting, which is something that we are not used to seeing. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. - @CoachUnderwood on @igb_Amani #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/oqOjVstucR, DRAVYN GIBBS-LAWHORN 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. Brandon Lieb hasnt played much and probably wont play much moving forward. 220, PG / He is now in the U.S. taking classes and trainingat Sunrise. Mostly because of the number of prospects that have come off it both in narrowed options that don't include. At this point, I think we continue starting Sencire Harris at the No. Continuing to allude to the future, Green mentioned that the Illini still have one more open spot for their 2023-24 roster. Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech, according to 247Sports Composites rankings. Hard Commits (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. It has been a good weekend for the Illinois Fighting Illini. 6-9 / Enrollees (2) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. Evans took a couple of official visits back in September 2022. 23 in the nation, and there are important pieces entering the program who will fill some big voids. 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. 210, C / Illinois womens head coach Shauna Green watches the team from the sidelines during the second half of the game against LIU on Wednesday. 1. - @CoachUnderwood on @Perr1Zach #Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/Pm6cRQvRbf. I have Moretti coming in and maybe seeing a few minutes here and there in the second half of the 2022-23 campaign. Illinois Fighting Illini news fromFanSided Daily, Illinois Basketball: Illini fall flat in road loss to Ohio State, Illinois Football: Devon Witherspoon a top 5 prospect in 2023 NFL Draft, Illinois Football: 30 Greatest Players of All-Time, Illinois Basketball: ESPN undervaluing Illini recruiting class for 2023, Illinois Basketball: 2024 target takes an Illini unofficial visit, Illinois Basketball: Top 5 Illini targets for 2024 after losing ZZ Clark, Illinois Basketball: Recruiting still strong despite Illini losing ZZ Clark. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. By Kedric Prince - IlliniGuys.com Director of Recruiting. Illinois frontcourt could see turnover after the 2022-23 campaign. Standing at 6-foot-10, 220-pounds, Freeman would have been a nice solution for the post-Kofi Cockburn era. 200, SG / 0.8781. 4 player coming out of California. The fact that Illinois is No. Darrion Baker Hillcrest (Country Club Hills, IL) It is going to be fun to see him and Hansberry as a solid one-two punch in the future. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 2023 ESPN Small forwards. The Illini targeting top 30 center from the class of 2024, Illini a step closer to landing coveted 2024 recruit. 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. I also believe there could be decent playing time in Hansberrys future if he comes to Illinois. Prep Hoops is your #1 source for Illinois High School Boys Basketball. AMANI HANSBERRY Morez Johnson St. Rita (Chicago, IL) 6-8 / 205. The other four teams to get an official visit were Penn State, Virginia Tech, Boston College, and Illinois. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. Lets snag Hansberry and continue building the frontcourt. 3 center in the country and the No. He'sat a storied program in Montverde so he benefits from going up against greatcompetition in daily practice and with a national schedule. The 6-foot-8 forward out of Baltimore ranks No. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. For much of the past A big 2025 recruit is visiting the Illini this weekend. Hansberry fits that bill. The Illini have already secured a solid recruiting class for 2023. 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. 76 by Rivals150, No. 128 player in the class of 2023. Harris is a big-time difference-maker for the Illini. Harris is a special player. 7 nationally, according to . PF. 172, PF / Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. There is a lot at stake with the Taylor recruitment. Taylor then transferred out to Kenwood in 2020. 18 player in the class of 2023. He also plays for the Mac Irvin Fire on the AAU circuit. Dain Dainja is more suited for the No. 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. 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. This was a good addition to the Illini roster and one that should pay dividends down the road. 6-6 / 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 Hansberry would help tremendously. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. 7-1 / 250, SG / 70 player in the class of 2023. There are already strong connections with Taylor via the AAU circuit and the Chicago area recruiting. 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. Breaking: 2023 four-star Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn has committed to Illinois, he tells @On3Recruits. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. ", "He's a very, very good athlete. Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. Underwoods 2022 recruiting class was one of the best in the country, coming in at No. It would also be the first time the Illini have landed a five-star recruit in the 247Sports era of rankings. 69 by 247Sports Composite, No. We jumped right in once he was available, with Coach Anderson doing an outstanding job in this recruitment. Hansberry is a 6-foot-8, 225-pound power forward from Mount Saint Joseph High School and resides in Washington D.C. Recruiting losses are few and. Illinois basketball took a hit in recruiting with 2024 point guard ZZ Clark deciding to reopen his recruitment. 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.) . Illinois 2024 Prospects. 0.8767. Although Allen and Dolan are an impressive class on their own, Green is not quite finished constructing next seasons roster. See All. 170, PG / Cori obviously can play one through three, Gretchen is a wing that can really shoot the ball and stretch the floor. 195, SF / Dainja has also been extremely inconsistent during his first year in Champaign. Joe Tipton of On3.com was the first to report that Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn had decided to commit to the Illini. We now have a good guard who can handle the ball and make shots at a high clip. 245, PG / 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. His stat line doesnt do him justice. This prediction was by the publisher of the Maryland 247Sports site, Jeff Ermann. 6-8 / He is also the No. 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. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. Too many times you see a big man get the ball, and he turns into a black hole. 0.9800. 12. 1 seed in the tournament behind Ayo Dosunmu and Kofi Cockburn two years ago, only to lose in the second round. Brad Underwood is doing a great job recruiting, but the 2023 class still has yet to get off of the ground. We're excited to add his skill level at that position in our system. Dra's a good athlete, can shoot it, takes great pride defensively, and he's very good in ball screens. 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. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onIllinois Fighting Illini and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Story: https://t.co/yS05lh53xw pic.twitter.com/W8akEYlFvb, Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) September 30, 2022. I fully expected him to build out a solid class of 2023, and he is doing so. Illinois basketball dipped into the Michigan recruiting scene for the class of 2022, and they are eyeing another big Michigan target for 2025. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. There are times when I love what Dainja brings to the court. 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. 185, SG / 52 8 2. Top Target (1) Pos Ht / Wt Rating Status. (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. 6-3 / 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 Feb 2, 2022; Champaign, Illinois, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Brad Underwood at State Farm Center. Illinois basketball is going on a fishing trip in hopes to catch one of the biggest fish in the class of 2023. 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. He is rated as a four-star recruit and ranked as the No. 247Sports Recruiting. 6-4 / Hansberry has already been on his five official visits, the last one coming on July 31 to Miami (FL). ! I have one thing to say to those fans. 2023 ESPN Shooting guards. Montverde Academy (Fla.). 5 spot. 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 63 by ESPN100, No. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Assistant coach Chester Frazier is from Maryland and has been able to recruit that area pretty well. 6-8 / 6-2 / 4 spot for the Illini. . 220, CG / But there is one position that is missing: the No. In the upcoming projected Illini lineup, I dont include Skyy Clark and Coleman Hawkins. Notes on Hansberry: 4-star power forward No. 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. That could all be changing sometime in the near future, though. The game was tight throughout with 20 lead changes, and . All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. Hansberry chose the Fighting Illini over Auburn, Miami, Penn State and Virginia Tech. Clark entered this season as the highest-ranked prospect in Illinois' 2022 recruiting class, which ranked No. These two will be joined by a top five class for 2024 that has Morez Johnson and ZZ Clark already pledged. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. He is a 7-foot-1, 210-pound center from Hillcrest Prep in Riverside, California. 0.9800. He is rated as a three-star recruit and ranked as the No. Get viral graphics, memes, rumors and trending sports news delivered right to your inbox with the Clutch Newsletter. The newcomers are guards Cori Allen of Montverde Academy and Gretchen Dolan of Williamsville South High School. 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. The future of the program is so bright. 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. I cant wait to see who is next. We needed some size on the perimeter in that wing and guard position. More. With Clarks leave of absence, there are a lot of question marks, so I went worst-case scenario and left him off. 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. 2023 University of Illinois Division of Intercollegiate Athletics, Illini Rally for Win Over No. 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. 1 guard spot and roll into next season with him leading the way. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. He is also the No. 7 player in the class of 2023. 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