Recruiting Wrap

Posted by Jeremy Werner

11/23/2009 – Benn's brother receives Illini offer

11/23/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Mark Wilson stays alive

11/20/2009 – McGary a 'national best-kept secret'

11/19/2009 – Branden Dawson 'taking his time'

11/18/2009 – Peoria Manual sophs turning heads

11/17/2009 – Andrew Jordan working hard

11/16/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Bad weekend for Illini commits

11/13/2009 – The next Larry English?

11/12/2009 – Whitmer on to quarterfinals

11/11/2009 – 2010 class worth the hype?

11/10/2009 – The Jay Simpson Effect

11/9/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Whitmer 'Mr. Comeback'

11/6/2009 – Mark Wilson commitment to Illini 'firm'

11/5/2009 – Illini football recruiting: Who's left? Defensive edition

11/4/2009 – Illini football recruiting: Who's left? Offensive edition

11/3/2009 – Sean Hickey 'very, very torn' on decision

11/2/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 10

10/31/2009 – Jay Simpson commits to Purdue

10/30/2009 – Schools want Dexter McDonald to decommit

10/29/2009 – Javon Bell a gamebreaker

10/28/2009 – Mitchell Roberts planning Illini visit

10/27/2009 – Fabbian Ebelle a popular guy

10/26/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 9

10/23/2009 – Illini 'too late' for Canton LB?

10/22/2009 – Two-sport star Hoerdemann back in the gym

10/21/2009 – Miles Osei on Illini monitor

10/20/2009 – Cooper, Prater visit Notre Dame

10/19/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 8

10/16/2009 – Emmanuel Ochenje 'coming along'

10/15/2009 – Bruce Barron creating a chatter

10/14/2009 – Illini have 'great deal of interest' in Siakam

10/13/2009 – Henley acclimating at Brehm Prep

10/12/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 7

10/9/2009 – Whitmer talks Fiedorowicz, Prater

10/8/2009 – Chandler Whitmer doing work for Illini

10/7/2009 – Illini interested in Danville defender

10/6/2009 – ISU, SIU like Denzel Stewart

10/5/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 6

10/2/2009 – Michael Heitz perfecting game

10/1/2009 – Butler courting Christian Kirk

9/30/2009 – Boenzi improving on and off the field

9/29/2009 – Donivine Stewart planning visits

9/28/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 5

9/25/2009 – Gallik 'surprised' by Memorial Stadium experience

9/24/2009 – Illini like Champaign prospect Jay Simpson

9/23/2009 – DeAndre McCamey 'heading in the right direction'

9/22/2009 – Illini to keep eye on Jacob Williams

9/21/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 4

9/18/2009 – Chasson Randle taking it all in

9/17/2009 – Egwu to visit Illinois soon

9/16/2009 – Peoria Irish recruiting update

9/15/2009 – Mitchell Roberts 'good fit' for Illini at linebacker

9/14/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 3

9/11/2009 – Season of redemption for Brandon Pechloff

9/10/2009 – Rayvonte Rice commits

9/10/2009 – Jeff Johnson makes the call

9/9/2009 – Patrick Ivy settling in

9/8/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 2

9/4/2009 – Donald Collier out of the shadows

9/3/2009 – Four more offers for Jeff Johnson

9/2/2009 – Daniel Easterly a 'headhunter'

9/1/2009 – Why Kyle Prater will pick USC

8/31/2009 – Weekend Wrap - Week 1

8/28/2009 – Illini rekindle relationship with Keith Sconiers

8/27/2009 – Meiko Locksley splitting time

8/26/2009 – Dre Henley wants to 'elevate' game at Brehm Prep

8/25/2009 – Hoerdemann 'really impressed' by SIU visit

8/24/2009 – Evan Daniels talks Illinois targets

8/21/2009 – Evan Daniels talks Illini commits

8/20/2009 – Missouri Valley likes Phil Kunz

8/19/2009 – Jordan Nelson earning looks

8/18/2009 – Lock up the state: Illini goal

8/17/2009 – Sean Hickey, Illini have 'mutual attraction'

8/13/2009 – Kevin Johnson talks Illini offer

8/13/2009 – Rayvonte Rice: Mr. Basketball candidate?

8/12/2009 – Denzel Stewart sets high goals

8/11/2009 – Mammoth OT Ebelle has 'got the goods'

8/10/2009 – Former Illini inspiration for Mark Gilchrese

8/7/2009 – Farm boy Michael Heitz 'pumped' to be an Illini

8/6/2009 – Bobo Drummond, the bulldog

8/5/2009 – Michael Heitz commits to Illini

8/5/2009 – Jacob WIlliams catching up

8/4/2009 – Laken Tomlinson commits to Duke

8/4/2009 – Nnana Egwu has 'come a long way'

8/3/2009 – Chasson Randle continues to produce

7/31/2009 – T.J. Riggs locking down

7/30/2009 – Peoria Irish AAU program on the rise

7/29/2009 – Illini keeping eye on Christian Kirk

7/28/2009 – Important summer for Donivine Stewart

7/27/2009 – Illinois is Bobo Drummond's 'dream school'

7/24/2009 – Max Bielfeldt a 'monster' in July

7/23/2009 – Four offers for Jeff Johnson

7/22/2009 – Hayden Hoerdemann 'hottest recruit' on Peoria Irish

7/21/2009 – Bruce Barron making a name for himself

7/20/2009 – James Siakam 'fits in the mold' of Illini

7/17/2009 – Jonathan Brown has Illini 'very high' on his list

7/16/2009 – Gaston has 'good' relationship with Illinois

7/15/2009 – Illini keeping a close eye on Mike Liedke

7/14/2009 – Chandler Whitmer certified 'Elite'

7/13/2009 – Illini 'would love to have' Joseph Randle

7/10/2009 – Whitmer adds a powerful weapon to his arsenal

7/9/2009 – Keith Sconiers looking elsewhere?

7/8/2009 – Illini hot on the trail of Memphis linebacker

7/7/2009 – Football recruiting outlook: Defense

7/6/2009 – Football recruiting outlook: Offense

7/3/2009 – Focus on the Class of 2011

7/2/2009 – McKinney hearing from MAC, Big Ten

6/30/2009 – Gallik makes the call to Zook

6/30/2009 – Andy Gallik commits to Illini

6/29/2009 – Zach Fulton pledges to Lane Kiffin

6/28/2009 – Zach Fulton ready to commit?

6/26/2009 – Andy Gallik may follow in idol's footsteps

6/25/2009 – Tony Jones wows Reggie Mitchell

6/24/2009 – Dexter McDonald commits to Illini

6/24/2009 – Brandon Pechloff anxious for his turn

6/23/2009 – Scott Kuehn working for first offer

6/22/2009 – Illini 'lukewarm' on Rickey Simpson

6/19/2009 – Frank Boenzi proving himself to D1 coaches

6/18/2009 – Florida LB Mark Wilson commits to Illini

6/18/2009 – Illini have ground to make with Will Gholston

6/17/2009 – Elijah Jones stands out at Nike camp

6/16/2009 – Austin White: Illini 'have so much to offer'

6/15/2009 – Locksley trying to keep son Meiko in football family

6/12/2009 – Illini watching James Siakam

6/11/2009 – Christian Kirk likes 'improving' Illini basketball program

6/10/2009 – Daniel Easterly has Illini on top

6/9/2009 – Zach Fulton names a leader

6/8/2009 – Bruce Gaston talks Illini offer

6/6/2009 – Bruce Gaston receives Illini offer

6/5/2009 – Illini after Louis Trinca-Pasat

6/4/2009 – Bradley Beal: Illini in 'top few'

6/3/2009 – Denzel Stewart receives first offer

6/2/2009 – Jeff Johnson hearing from plenty of mid-majors

6/1/2009 – Laken Tomlinson 'bombarded' with offers

5/29/2009 – Donivine Stewart enjoying new AAU team

5/28/2009 – Xavier interested in Max Bielfeldt

5/27/2009 – Ochenje bringing Tobacco Road to Carbondale

5/26/2009 – Illini monitoring James Siakam's development

5/22/2009 – Illini warming up to Andrew offensive tackle

5/21/2009 – Offers flowing in for Rayvonte Rice

5/20/2009 – Chandler Whitmer: On the Recruiting Trail

5/19/2009 – Keith Sconiers 'comfortable' with Illini

5/18/2009 – Illini 2009 and 2010 basketball classes earning high praise

5/7/2009 – Future Illini featured on Scout.com's top Class of 2010 list

5/6/2009 – Milton likes Illini offense

5/5/2009 – Andrew Schofield drawing looks

5/4/2009 – Chandler Whitmer commits to Illini

5/4/2009 – Hayden Hoerdemann becoming a popular name in the Midwest

5/1/2009 – Division I coaches in Danville

4/30/2009 – Another Lemont recruit for Illinois football?

4/29/2009 – Andrew Jordan adjusting well at Manual

4/28/2009 – Paris Gulley 'waiting on an opportunity'

4/27/2009 – Plenty of action during late signing period

4/24/2009 – Illinois Wolves 17-U team talented too

4/23/2009 – Bobo Drummond has a 'poise that belies his years'

4/22/2009 – Jacob Williams back on the court

4/21/2009 – Chasson Randle at the top of his class

4/20/2009 – Nnana Egwu's stock skyrocketing

4/19/2009 – Illini offer Nnana Egwu

4/17/2009 – Illinois Wolves AAU program on the rise

4/16/2009 – Northwestern offers top 2011 prospects

4/16/2009 – T.J. Riggs looking for a chance

4/15/2009 – Mark Gilchrese: 'Plenty of time to shine'

4/13/2009 – Top football programs flock to Jimmie Hunt

4/13/2009 – Growing interest for Patrick Ivy

4/10/2009 – Shawn Afryl gives verbal commitment to Illini

4/9/2009 – Marist quarterback Mike Perrish

4/8/2009 – Andrew Jordan's mailbox empty

4/7/2009 – Marcus Jordan commits to UCF

4/6/2009 – Paul ends Illini's Mr. Basketball drought

4/3/2009 – Peoria Irish AAU season underway

4/2/2009 – Matt Milton a slam dunk on the gridiron

4/1/2009 – Big Ten, MAC after LaSteven McKinney

3/31/2009 – Scout.com releases initial Class of 2010 rankings

3/30/2009 – Recruiting a big 'Meat Market'

3/20/2009 – Future Illini crowd All-State teams

3/19/2009 – Bobo Drummond ponders over Illini offer

3/18/2009 – All in the Family for Kunz

3/17/2009 – Beal 'lights out' to lead Chaminade to state title

3/16/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Postseason buzz

3/14/2009 – Watch Jereme Richmond's 40-foot game-winner

3/13/2009 – Rivals.com's Jeremy Crabtree on Class of 2010

3/12/2009 – Time to shine for Brandon Pechloff

3/11/2009 – Mitch McGary stunned by recruiting attention

3/10/2009 – Frank Boenzi working on field and in classroom for first offer

3/9/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Future Illini end high-school careers

3/6/2009 – Zach Fulton wants to be better than Illini big brother

3/5/2009 – Laken Tomlinson receives Illini offer

3/4/2009 – Central's Tyler Finkbeiner: "Football is in his blood"

3/3/2009 – Phil Kunz: Illini in his bloodline

3/2/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Postseason under way

2/27/2009 – Denzel Stewart gaining popularity

2/26/2009 – Potential earns Nnana Egwu early offers

2/25/2009 – Max Bielfeldt gets a look from Illini

2/24/2009 – Indiana big man Mitch McGary drawing Illini interest

2/23/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Griffey collects another milestone

2/20/2009 – No McDonald's All-Americans for Big Ten: Time to Worry?

2/19/2009 – Centennial big man impressing mid-majors

2/18/2009 – Angus Brandt down to four schools

2/17/2009 – Bradley Beal: Visit to Assembly Hall 'crazy'

2/16/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Jereme Richmond fills the box score

2/13/2009 – Kaeman Mitchell to walk on at Illinois

2/12/2009 – Donivine Stewart update

2/11/2009 – De La Salle sophomores have 'shoeboxes full of mail'

2/10/2009 – Hayden Hoerdemann rolling on and off the court

2/9/2009 – Weekend Wrap: Showdown of top sophomores

2/6/2009 – Darryl Lee working on qualifying score

2/6/2009 – D.J. Richardson maturing at Findlay

2/5/2009 – Grading Illinois' Class of 2009

2/4/2009 – Michael Buchanan to Illinois

2/3/2009 – Signing Day: Who's Left?

2/3/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #1 Terry Hawthorne

2/2/2009 – Thornton QB follows Locksley to NM

2/2/2009 – Once Illini commit Jamar Bass headed to South Florida

2/2/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #2 Nathan Scheelhaase

1/30/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #3 Eric Watts

1/29/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #4 Lendell Buckner

1/28/2009 – Blackshear transferring to Morgan Park

1/28/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #5 Leon Hill

1/27/2009 – Ronnie Wingo commitment postponed

1/27/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #6 Akeem Spence

1/26/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #7 Bud Golden

1/26/2009 – Ronnie Wingo to make decision on Tuesday

1/25/2009 – Akeem Spence commits to Illinois

1/23/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #8 Cornelius Carradine

1/22/2009 – Illini out of the running for RB Deuce Finch

1/22/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #9 Steve Hull

1/21/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #10 Tommie Hopkins

1/20/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #11 Andrew Carter

1/19/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #12 Hugh Thornton

1/16/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #13 Greg Fuller

1/15/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #14 Darryl Lee

1/14/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #15 Jake Feldmeyer

1/13/2009 – Recruiting countdown: #16 Justin Lattimore

1/12/2009 – Recruiting countdown #17: Joelil Thrash

1/11/2009 – Walt Aikens commits to Illinois

1/9/2009 – Recruiting Countdown: #18 Tim Kynard

1/7/2009 – Recruiting blog: Signing Day Countdown Preview

1/6/2009 – JC offensive lineman commits to Illini

12/30/2008 – Early Observations from Pontiac Holiday Tournament

12/29/2008 – Weekend Wrap: Holiday Tournament Action

12/26/2008 – The Talented Mr. Leonard

12/23/2008 – Jonathan Mills committed but must qualify

12/22/2008 – Weekend Wrap: Class of 2011 impressive

12/19/2008 – Centennial roster rich with Division I talent

12/18/2008 – Paris Gulley waiting for first offer

12/17/2008 – Chasson Randle has Illinois on his mind

12/16/2008 – Blackshear trying to avoid the hype

12/15/2008 – Antonio Drummond making splashes

12/12/2008 – Joseph Bertrand returns to the Hall

12/11/2008 – Chasson Randle a top Illini target

12/10/2008 – Illinois football recruiting update

12/9/2008 – Illinois on Beals' radar

12/8/2008 – Weber visits Griffey, Richardson

12/5/2008 – Top programs after Bradley Beal

12/4/2008 – ESL quarterback Detchauz Wray has two offers

12/3/2008 – ESL coach on Hopkins, Phillips

12/2/2008 – Mahomet's Nick Washburn signs with Hillsdale

12/1/2008 – Illinois commits Richmond and Paul square off

11/28/2008 – DeAndre McCamey following in brother Demetri's footsteps

11/27/2008 – Jacob Williams eligibility at Bartlett in the air

11/26/2008 – Egwu sizing up the Big Ten

11/25/2008 – Illini, Wolves growing close

11/25/2008 – Hawkeyes, Shockers interested in Max Bielfeldt

11/24/2008 – Red hot Hawthorne leads Flyers to state title game

11/21/2008 – Hayden Hoerdemann talks visits, upcoming season

11/20/2008 – Donovine Stewart ready for high school season

11/19/2008 – Tank Carradine said to be committed to Illinois

11/19/2008 – Andrew Jordan back at Woodruff

11/18/2008 – D.J. Richardson starts season at Findlay Prep

11/17/2008 – Daniella Bunch commits to Purdue

11/17/2008 – Hawthorne and Appleton combine for five touchdowns

11/14/2008 – Pratl officially a Panther

11/13/2008 – Illini softball receives verbal commit from Mychko

11/12/2008 – Illini Moffett's 'main interest'

11/11/2008 – Signing Day Preview: Q&A with Scout.com's Evan Daniels

11/10/2008 – Weekend Wrap: East St. Louis keeps rolling

11/7/2008 – Buchanan to visit Vanderbilt then Illinois

11/6/2008 – Jheranie Boyd chooses Tar Heels over Illini

11/6/2008 – Hudetz passes up Mike Alstott

11/5/2008 – Demond Dennis chooses Georgia Tech over Illinois

11/5/2008 – Australian import Brandt making splashes

11/4/2008 – With season over, Michael Buchanan's recruitment to pick up

11/3/2008 – Weekend Wrap: Two more TDs for Hawthorne

11/2/2008 – Drummond verbals to Illinois

10/31/2008 – Drummond leaning Illini?

10/30/2008 – Ball State offers Ottawa linebacker Ethan Armstrong

10/29/2008 – Illini battling Buckeyes for top offensive tackle

10/29/2008 – Driscoll WR Austin Baker waiting patiently for an offer

10/28/2008 – Jake Campbell verbally commits to Arkansas State

10/27/2008 – Illinois recruit Jheranie Boyd sets decision date

10/27/2008 – Weekend Wrap

10/24/2008 – Wanted: Linebackers

10/23/2008 – Maroa-Forsyth kicker turning heads

10/22/2008 – Bad Break for Farmington's Balagna

10/21/2008 – Illinois commit on Sportscenter's Top 10 Plays

10/20/2008 – Top DE down to Illinois, Wisconsin

10/20/2008 – Weekend Wrap: Hawthorne scores three more

10/17/2008 – Illini commit Jake Feldmeyer

10/16/2008 – Bloomington sophomore T.J. Riggs

10/15/2008 – Illini commit Hugh Thornton showing speed, versatility

10/14/2008 – QND's Holtschlag not getting hopes up for Illini offer

10/13/2008 – Weekend Wrap: Scheelhaase excels on national TV

10/10/2008 – Centennial's Kaeman Mitchell may try to walk on to Illini

10/9/2008 – Buckner talks Illini

10/8/2008 – Appleton down to three

10/7/2008 – Anthony Johnson commits to Purdue

10/6/2008 – Weekend Wrap: Wingo breaking records

10/3/2008 – Illini commit Steve Hull

10/2/2008 – Springfield High's Mark Gilchrese

10/1/2008 – Interview with Scout.com's Evan Daniels Part II

9/30/2008 – Interview with Scout.com's Evan Daniels Part I

9/29/2008 – Hawthorne and Appleton stay hot

9/26/2008 – Fisher's Unzicker

9/25/2008 – Centennial's Johnson

9/24/2008 – Two-sport star Pratl chooses basketball

9/23/2008 – Lenzelle Smith to Ohio State

9/22/2008 – Hawthorne shines for Zook

9/19/2008 – Providence coach on Ward's commitment

9/18/2008 – Illini Jeff Jordan on brother Marcus

9/17/2008 – Hoerdemann meets the Illini

9/16/2008 – Bradley first to offer Oldham

9/15/2008 – Weekend Wrap - Week 3

9/14/2008 – Patrick Ward chooses Northwestern

9/12/2008 – JC standout Tirogene bulking up

9/11/2008 – Moffett likes Illini

9/10/2008 – Tuscola lineman: Perfection needed to impress colleges

9/9/2008 – Ronnie Wingo's recruitment picking up

9/8/2008 – Weekend Wrap - Week Two

9/5/2008 – Leaving the nest for the West

9/4/2008 – Darryl Lee talks Illini commitment

9/3/2008 – Mlady: In the Navy?

9/2/2008 – Wisconsin commit QB Budmayr out 6-8 weeks

9/2/2008 – Driscoll WR hoping for Indiana offer

9/1/2008 – Illini Weekend Wrap - Week One

8/29/2008 – Weekend full of Illini interest

8/28/2008 – Cody O'Neill impressed with Illini

8/27/2008 – Brandon Paul Update

8/26/2008 – Donivine Stewart Update

8/25/2008 – Florida LB commits to Illini

8/22/2008 – Aurora QB not rushing recruitment

8/21/2008 – Five-star QB chooses Kentucky over Illini

8/21/2008 – McNulty likes Indiana, MAC

8/20/2008 – Illinois football recruiting update

8/20/2008 – JCA back can fly like an Eagle

8/20/2008 – Four commits in a week for ISU

8/19/2008 – Holtschlag puts decision on hold

8/18/2008 – Illini in the mix for coveted lineman

8/18/2008 – JC Wideout expects UI offer

8/14/2008 – Coming Soon