Kofi Illinois visit

[tcf15]

Takes his Illinois OV this weekend and the Illinois beat guys were waiting for Kofi at the airport

 

[tcf15]

 

[tcf15]

Takes his Illinois OV this weekend and the Illinois beat guys were waiting for Kofi at the airport

Also, a few hours after this tweet, same guy made a forecast pick for Illinois on Rivals.

 

[Walker11]

Kofi on Illinois. "They check up on me a lot and put in a lot of effort. So I'm going to return the favor."

 

[BFieldHusky]

Illinois is not a threat here. The quote above is why he is there.

 

[Travelman6]

Kofi on Illinois. "They check up on me a lot and put in a lot of effort. So I'm going to return the favor."

Credit to him and his character, quite solid.

 

[UconnU]

Let’s go Florida Atlantic!

 

[Kemba'sYogurt]

Illinois is not a threat here. The quote above is why he is there.

They still only get 5 official visits right? I remember something of a rule change with that, not sure what though.

If it is only 5 I think it's interesting that he'd take one to a school that isn't really a player. Others have said ,BField included, that we lead.

Just pointing out that this is kind of interesting he's using an official to reciprocate the effort given to him.

 

[Psolo12]

Could the beat guys have made the end of that interview any more awkward?

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

I would jump at the chance for an all expenses paid visit to Champaign-Urbana in late December when the students aren't in session.
Truly, we know nothing.

 

[Travelman6]

Just pointing out that this is kind of interesting he's using an official to reciprocate the effort given to him.

We know he is talented. But Sounds like high character kid if true, we want him.

 

[Scrutiner]

His comment that most pros come from the Big Ten and how he wants to be a pro could mean we're doomed.

 

[CAHUSKY]

They still only get 5 official visits right? I remember something of a rule change with that, not sure what though.

If it is only 5 I think it's interesting that he'd take one to a school that isn't really a player. Others have said ,BField included, that we lead.

Just pointing out that this is kind of interesting he's using an official to reciprocate the effort given to him.

Official visits are fun. He gets 5. You’d be stupid not to take all 5. My closest childhood friend was one of the top offensive line prospects in the country in 1986. I was able to stow away on his trips to CAL (15 minutes from where we grew up and his eventual destination) and Stanford. The shrapnel I caught on those trips was superior to any woman I ever dated. Believe me, you take every trip you can.

 

[Chief00]

Agree, these trips can’t get over fast enough, but can’t fault the kid for taking them.

 

[ucawn]

Yeah although the Big10 is an intriguing conference I still think he’s leaning towards Uconn. In his top 5 I don’t see how he would end up choosing Illinois unless there’s some $$ involved.

 

[Dabutlerdidit]

Did he already do an OV to Pitt?

 

[Clockshop]

From the Illinois rivals guy:

With virtually every recruit the Illini have been in on this fall and winter in the 2019 class they have been behind and chasing a leader. With it was Ohio State, with it was West Virginia. The list goes on. With Cockburn, however, the Illini aren't really chasing anyone, and in fact appear to be leading as they try to solidify their future frontcourt.

 

[UconnU]

From the Illinois rivals guy:

With virtually every recruit the Illini have been in on this fall and winter in the 2019 class they have been behind and chasing a leader. With it was Ohio State, with it was West Virginia. The list goes on. With Cockburn, however, the Illini aren't really chasing anyone, and in fact appear to be leading as they try to solidify their future frontcourt.

This guy doesn’t know what he’s talking about.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

They also have a commitment from another 4-star C in 2019 as well.

 

[intlzncster]

Illinois is not a threat here. The quote above is why he is there.

High character kid. Good get for the good guys.

 

[intlzncster]

If it is only 5 I think it's interesting that he'd take one to a school that isn't really a player. Others have said ,BField included, that we lead.

Just pointing out that this is kind of interesting he's using an official to reciprocate the effort given to him.

Cause maybe he already knows where he wants to go. Recruiting visits are fun, on someone else's dime. Dunno why everybody doesn't take all 5.

 

[intlzncster]

His comment that most pros come from the Big Ten and how he wants to be a pro could mean we're doomed.

Or he's putting lipstick on the pig...

He's got AAC, B1G, B12, ACC, NBE in his Final Five.

 

[CTBasketball]

Did he already do an OV to Pitt?

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.

 

[fatlucy]

At least he’s going when they’re on break. Can’t be nearly as much fun.

 

[CL82]

They still only get 5 official visits right? I remember something of a rule change with that, not sure what though.

If it is only 5 I think it's interesting that he'd take one to a school that isn't really a player. Others have said ,BField included, that we lead.

Just pointing out that this is kind of interesting he's using an official to reciprocate the effort given to him.

I guess he might do that... if he had already made his decision.

I like what he says he's looking at on a OV... how the coach coaches, what practice is like, how the coach is off the court and sense of community. Have to think UConn and Hurley ticked off all those boxes.