Kofi Illinois visit

[BFieldHusky]

He OV'd to St. Johns, UConn, and Illinois I'm pretty sure. He'll probably take one to Pitt and Kansas before this is all over.

He has only officially visited UConn and now Illinois. He has unofficially visited St. Johns.

 

[UConnSwag11]

We need kofi for the fact that he is a man child. He’s a bully and plays mean. When was the last time we had that? 2009? If he can finish around the rim, rebound, and play defense that’s a perfect fit. Surround him with long big athletic shooters and we’re good

 

[Rocktheworld]

We need kofi for the fact that he is a man child. He’s a bully and plays mean. When was the last time we had that? 2009? If he can finish around the rim, rebound, and play defense that’s a perfect fit. Surround him with long big athletic shooters and we’re good

Adrien

Nobody has come close since

 

[intlzncster]

Adrien

Nobody has come close since

Oriakhi for part of 2011 played that role pretty well -- the kid was boarding like a machine. But not on Adrien's or hopefully Kofi's level.

 

[NJHoops]

A post in which women are referred to as “shrapnel”? Gross. Again, I know everyone is anxious for a big, but I’d save my worry until all of the primary and secondary targets committ elsewhere- and that hasn’t happened or even come close to happening. I also got a chance to watch Jalen Gaffney live the other day and was very happy with what I saw.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Oriakhi for part of 2011 played that role pretty well -- the kid was boarding like a machine. But not on Adrien's or hopefully Kofi's level.

I really just mean the “bully” factor

AO, despite his size, wasn’t the most physically aggressive or imposing big. Remember how often he couldn’t finish or rebound through contact?

 

[gtcam]

I really just mean the “bully” factor

AO, despite his size, wasn’t the most physically aggressive or imposing big. Remember how often he couldn’t finish or rebound through contact?

Still...................
Better than what we can put on the floor right now

 

[UconnU]

Still....
Better than what we can put on the floor right now

He was significantly more aggressive and imposing than anyone we have now. AO doesn’t get nearly the credit he deserves for his freshman and sophomore years. He was better than player he was going against far more often than not. One of the better rebounders we have ever had.

 

[Rocktheworld]

Still....
Better than what we can put on the floor right now

Hey at least Cobb has some dog in him.

Anyone think he could outplay AO? I remember a lot of weak games against lesser opponents from AO

 

[Scrutineer]

He was significantly more aggressive and imposing than anyone we have now. AO doesn’t get nearly the credit he deserves for his freshman and sophomore years. He was better than player he was going against far more often than not. One of the better rebounders we have ever had.

Noon on New Year's Day to see Oriakhi in game 4 of the 5 game run to the Big East Championship. He got a lot of praise from the announcers for his play in the tournament to that point.

 

[UconnU]

Illinois down 8 to Florida Atlantic in front of a completely empty area. Yikes.

 

[Chin Diesel]

Illinois down 8 to Florida Atlantic in front of a completely empty area. Yikes.

Yikes??

Isn't it more like Yippee!!!

 

[UconnU]

Yikes??

Isn't it more like Yippee!!!

Also this.

 

[HawkHusky]

Illinois down 8 to Florida Atlantic in front of a completely empty area. Yikes.

No shame in losing to FAU. Just ask UCF.

 

[HooperScooper]

From Corey Evans at Rivals on Cockburn's recruitment:

Have been hearing Illinois chatter of late. Not sure if it is because of his current visit there or not but does look as if the Illini have some momentum in their favor.

 

[UconnU]

No shame in losing to FAU. Just ask UCF.

Florida Atlantic’s 2 best players and leading scorers are suspended for this game.....

 

[CAHUSKY]

A post in which women are referred to as “shrapnel”? Gross. Again, I know everyone is anxious for a big, but I’d save my worry until all of the primary and secondary targets committee elsewhere- and that hasn’t happened or even come close to happening. I also got a chance to watch Jalen Gaffney live the other day and was very happy with what I saw.

Gross? Can you offer a better description? Attractive coeds throwing themselves at a recruit and his 5’8 , average looking sidekick also getting a lot of attention. I thought it was descriptive not derogatory.

 

[NowInStorrs]

And Illinois lost to FAU in OT. Think Kofi was there?

 

[UconnU]

And Illinois lost to FAU in OT. Think Kofi was there?

He was there sitting next to the AD in the stands! They are all but on their knees for him.

 

[NJHoops]

Gross? Can you offer a better description? Attractive coeds throwing themselves at a recruit and his 5’8 , average looking sidekick also getting a lot of attention. I thought it was descriptive not derogatory.

College students having fun. That’s how I would describe them.

 

[Wordbomar]

Starting to feel a little nervous with all this Illini chatter... I trust our insiders, but Illinois seems to be rolling out the red carpet for him big time. Hope this doesn't drastically change things.

 

[UconnU]

Besides Cockburn though, what the heck is going on at Illinois? I just want to reiterate Florida Atlantic was missing their 2 leading scorers!

 

[UConnStats]

Starting to feel a little nervous with all this Illini chatter... I trust our insiders, but Illinois seems to be rolling out the red carpet for him big time. Hope this doesn't drastically change things.

They can’t even out recruit Depaul in their own state. This is just desperation and it’s pretty hard to watch. Underwood seemed so legit at SFA and then Oklahoma St, but Illinois has arguably been worse since he arrived.

 

[Stainmaster]

Besides Cockburn though, what the heck is going on at Illinois? I just want to reiterate Florida Atlantic was missing their 2 leading scorers!

Yeah, that was horrendous.

 

[navery12]

Starting to feel a little nervous with all this Illini chatter... I trust our insiders, but Illinois seems to be rolling out the red carpet for him big time. Hope this doesn't drastically change things.

Not worried about chatter happening while he's on a visit at the school, I'd expect nothing less