New Conference so far not good for recruiting

[Pakuni]

In the context of the '14 recruiting class, it's not far off.

They've already got a commitment from 5-star (ESPN #24 overall) two guard  Grayson Allen, and are the favorite for 5-star (ESPN #23 overall) PF Reid Travis, and are in good with 5-star (ESPN #14 overall) wing Justise Winslow.

So, even without Jones or Okafor, they could easily come away with three top 25 players in the class of 2014.
If that's "screwed," then let's hope Marquette gets screwed every year. Hard.

[LAZER]

They've already got a commitment from 5-star (ESPN #24 overall) two guard  Grayson Allen, and are the favorite for 5-star (ESPN #23 overall) PF Reid Travis, and are in good with 5-star (ESPN #14 overall) wing Justise Winslow.

So, even without Jones or Okafor, they could easily come away with three top 25 players in the class of 2014.
If that's "screwed," then let's hope Marquette gets screwed every year. Hard.

Ha well yeah MU and Duke are two different stories.

I did forget they had Grayson Allen already, so they'll be in good shape most likely.  I do remember reading that Duke shifted their focus from Looney to Winslow, I'm interested to see if that plays out.

[source?]

https://twitter.com/NewBigEastConf/status/397381829528780800

Yowza

That would be a ridiculous get for DePaul, maybe the first step in renewing our rivalry.

[Galway Eagle]

That would be a ridiculous get for DePaul, maybe the first step in renewing our rivalry.

http://www.thechampaignroom.com/2013/11/4/5064688/recruiting-illinois-depaul-cliff-alexander

Still that would be enormous, mostly for saving Purnell's butt. Though could you imagine if they got Cliff and we got Stone? The BE would defs not be overlooked anymore. 

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

Any word on when hes announcing?

[Wally Schroeder]

Any word on when hes announcing?

Cliff Alexander is announcing November 15th.

http://www.thechampaignroom.com/2013/11/4/5064688/recruiting-illinois-depaul-cliff-alexander

Still that would be enormous, mostly for saving Purnell's butt. Though could you imagine if they got Cliff and we got Stone? The BE would defs not be overlooked anymore. 

That would be awesome, and I hope it comes to fruition. Only problem is they'll never play each other. Alexander's camp has already indicated he's a one-and-done, and would enter the draft after HS if it were still allowed. I don't see DePaul beating out Illinois anyway. Hope Oliver proves me wrong.

[Galway Eagle]

Cliff Alexander is announcing November 15th.

That would be awesome, and I hope it comes to fruition. Only problem is they'll never play each other. Alexander's camp has already indicated he's a one-and-done, and would enter the draft after HS if it were still allowed. I don't see DePaul beating out Illinois anyway. Hope Oliver proves me wrong.

Ah bummer, still though getting those two back to back would tremendously improve the conference even if it doesn't help our rivalry return to being nationally sexy.  I could see Purnell getting him for a year if he's friends with Billy Garrett Jr.  Shame he's announcing so soon because a strong performance during the year  from Young, Melvin and Garrett might've really helped the Blue Demons. 

[Tums Festival]

247sports.com's Crystal Ball currently has Alexander's destination at 68% for Kansas, 24% for Illinois, 5% for DePaul and 3% for Kentucky.

http://247sports.com/Player/Cliff-Alexander-14912

[Wally Schroeder]

247sports.com currently has Alexander's destination at 68% for Kansas, 24% for Illinois, 5% for DePaul and 3% for Kentucky.

http://247sports.com/Player/Cliff-Alexander-14912

Recent rumblings, like in the article posted by Boxer, indicate he's down to Illinois and DePaul. Alexander's denying it, so who knows. Look at the timing of the predictions. Illinois got a solid smattering after Alexander's official visit to Champaign, and picked up three today. I'd feel pretty good if I were an Illini fan.

[tower912]

Every time MU lands another good player, this thread needs bumped.    bump

[source?]

Every time MU lands another good player, this thread needs bumped.    bump

Yeah, too bad about that new conference...

[brandx]

5 teams in Scout top 20 (updated)


1 Big 10 team in top 20

[Spaniel with a Short Tail]

5 teams in Scout top 20 (updated)


1 Big 10 team in top 20

Paige not listed for MU.

[lab_warrior]

Every time MU lands another good player, this thread, which was based on sad, ignorant,
knee-jerk pessimism, combined with bats*** hearsay and a complete absence of any
evidence, needs bumped.    bump

Agree with this completely.  But put some fixes in.