Recruiting: 2020

[VU2014]

I have a good feeling about this upcoming visit


https://twitter.com/Bballscoop1/status/1163082346440134656?s=20

[VU2014]

Another kid that Valpo was one of the very first in on his recruitment, but his recruitment blew up.

https://twitter.com/marcus3xx/status/1163995756170293248?s=20

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

I'm wondering how much of a pop this really had. It's must be somewhat significant enough for Coach to bring it up in an interview.

Carleton is the cream of the crop program in Canada and definitely is more we'll known by kids/coaches in Canada. So maybe it's more of an eye opener for them. Also helps that a Canadian kid hit an OT game winner in Canada and it made sportcenters Top 10. Brings a little more attention possibly.

Hopefully it opens a few doors for the Coaches.

Side Note: big recruiting weekend for Valpo with a Top 10 Illinois recruit coming in for his first official visit on Friday. Guys I have a good feeling about Jeremiah Williams

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

I'm wondering how much of a pop this really had. It's must be somewhat significant enough for Coach to bring it up in an interview.

Carleton is the cream of the crop program in Canada and definitely is more we'll known by kids/coaches in Canada. So maybe it's more of an eye opener for them. Also helps that a Canadian kid hit an OT game winner in Canada and it made sportcenters Top 10. Brings a little more attention possibly.

Hopefully it opens a few doors for the Coaches.

Side Note: big recruiting weekend for Valpo with a Top 10 Illinois recruit coming in for his first official visit on Friday. Guys I have a good feeling about Jeremiah Williams

So for those plugged in, is Jeremiah the same level as Javon?

[vu72]

So for those plugged in, is Jeremiah the same level as Javon?

We'll see. Remember that both Javon and Donovan were First Team All Illinois players.  If he is at that level, it would indeed be a wonderful get!

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

I'm wondering how much of a pop this really had. It's must be somewhat significant enough for Coach to bring it up in an interview.

Carleton is the cream of the crop program in Canada and definitely is more we'll known by kids/coaches in Canada. So maybe it's more of an eye opener for them. Also helps that a Canadian kid hit an OT game winner in Canada and it made sportcenters Top 10. Brings a little more attention possibly.

Hopefully it opens a few doors for the Coaches.

Side Note: big recruiting weekend for Valpo with a Top 10 Illinois recruit coming in for his first official visit on Friday. Guys I have a good feeling about Jeremiah Williams

Can you share the article where it ranks Top Illinois b-ball players?  Tried finding a ranking and it was full of pay sites.

[FieldGoodie05]

So for those plugged in, is Jeremiah the same level as Javon?

We'll see. Remember that both Javon and Donovan were First Team All Illinois players.  If he is at that level, it would indeed be a wonderful get!

Just watching his Junior Year Highlights on MaxPreps . . . undoubtedly he has amazing leaping ability and athleticism.  He is not as thick, but he reminds me of Tevonn Walker in that he has absolute springs for legs when it comes to rebounding or getting a put-back.  It's amazing how quickly some of these athletes can re-energize and after JUST having jumped through the ceiling already.

Intriguing player, he has quite the body control and soft touch.  For the aforementioned reasons I am sure he has not developed his outside shot as much because he gets around many of his defenders but on the surface I can see why you say Top 10 in Illinois seniors.  (And I like his desire to defend and block shots, almost appears to have the reach of 6'7" player or at least greater than his reported 6'3" frame)

https://www.maxpreps.com/athlete/jeremiah-williams/6G58_cY1EeeT-Oz0u-e-FA/videos.htm?videoid=169dd4af-6507-4be5-8b6c-7352506c8498

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

I'm wondering how much of a pop this really had. It's must be somewhat significant enough for Coach to bring it up in an interview.

Carleton is the cream of the crop program in Canada and definitely is more we'll known by kids/coaches in Canada. So maybe it's more of an eye opener for them. Also helps that a Canadian kid hit an OT game winner in Canada and it made sportcenters Top 10. Brings a little more attention possibly.

Hopefully it opens a few doors for the Coaches.

Side Note: big recruiting weekend for Valpo with a Top 10 Illinois recruit coming in for his first official visit on Friday. Guys I have a good feeling about Jeremiah Williams

Can you share the article where it ranks Top Illinois b-ball players?  Tried finding a ranking and it was full of pay sites.

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1161678770660663296?s=21

https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1128455058234933250?s=20
https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1122994851472130054?s=20

How the Class of 2020's top 10 shapes up coming out of the summer.
By Joe Henricksen  Jul 15, 2019, 9:33am CDT
For the Sun-Times

....

8. Jeremiah Williams, 6-3, St. Laurence
Extremely versatile and a true stat-sheet stuffer, Williams opens eyes with his physical attributes, production and upside. He uses his length to impact the game as a rebounder, finisher and defender. As his perimeter jumper becomes more consistent, the impact Williams provides will make an exciting jump forward.

The long, wiry, smooth guard has a host of mid-major programs heavily involved as Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Valparaiso, UW-Milwaukee, Northern Illinois and Akron have all offered.

... https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/15/20694648/dj-steward-whitney-young-duke-class-of-2020-top-ten-rankings-illinois-high-school-basketball

https://twitter.com/TBaranek/status/1076319580077871104?s=20

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

I'm wondering how much of a pop this really had. It's must be somewhat significant enough for Coach to bring it up in an interview.

Carleton is the cream of the crop program in Canada and definitely is more we'll known by kids/coaches in Canada. So maybe it's more of an eye opener for them. Also helps that a Canadian kid hit an OT game winner in Canada and it made sportcenters Top 10. Brings a little more attention possibly.

Hopefully it opens a few doors for the Coaches.

Side Note: big recruiting weekend for Valpo with a Top 10 Illinois recruit coming in for his first official visit on Friday. Guys I have a good feeling about Jeremiah Williams

Can you share the article where it ranks Top Illinois b-ball players?  Tried finding a ranking and it was full of pay sites.

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1161678770660663296?s=21

https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1128455058234933250?s=20
https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1122994851472130054?s=20

How the Class of 2020's top 10 shapes up coming out of the summer.
By Joe Henricksen  Jul 15, 2019, 9:33am CDT
For the Sun-Times

....

8. Jeremiah Williams, 6-3, St. Laurence
Extremely versatile and a true stat-sheet stuffer, Williams opens eyes with his physical attributes, production and upside. He uses his length to impact the game as a rebounder, finisher and defender. As his perimeter jumper becomes more consistent, the impact Williams provides will make an exciting jump forward.

The long, wiry, smooth guard has a host of mid-major programs heavily involved as Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Valparaiso, UW-Milwaukee, Northern Illinois and Akron have all offered.

... https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/15/20694648/dj-steward-whitney-young-duke-class-of-2020-top-ten-rankings-illinois-high-school-basketball

https://twitter.com/TBaranek/status/1076319580077871104?s=20

Excellent, thanks.  As you might be able to tell, I am not a social media enthusiast and avoid Twitter and FaceBook.  I now see why I miss most of the information on these recruits!!!  My idea of social media is LinkedIn and various forums / texting!!!

[vufan75]

https://twitter.com/michaelosipoff/status/1164197518995009536?s=21
https://twitter.com/nwioren/status/1164195520518266880?s=21

I'm wondering how much of a pop this really had. It's must be somewhat significant enough for Coach to bring it up in an interview.

Carleton is the cream of the crop program in Canada and definitely is more we'll known by kids/coaches in Canada. So maybe it's more of an eye opener for them. Also helps that a Canadian kid hit an OT game winner in Canada and it made sportcenters Top 10. Brings a little more attention possibly.

Hopefully it opens a few doors for the Coaches.

Side Note: big recruiting weekend for Valpo with a Top 10 Illinois recruit coming in for his first official visit on Friday. Guys I have a good feeling about Jeremiah Williams

Can you share the article where it ranks Top Illinois b-ball players?  Tried finding a ranking and it was full of pay sites.

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1161678770660663296?s=21

https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1128455058234933250?s=20
https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1122994851472130054?s=20

How the Class of 2020's top 10 shapes up coming out of the summer.
By Joe Henricksen  Jul 15, 2019, 9:33am CDT
For the Sun-Times

....

8. Jeremiah Williams, 6-3, St. Laurence
Extremely versatile and a true stat-sheet stuffer, Williams opens eyes with his physical attributes, production and upside. He uses his length to impact the game as a rebounder, finisher and defender. As his perimeter jumper becomes more consistent, the impact Williams provides will make an exciting jump forward.

The long, wiry, smooth guard has a host of mid-major programs heavily involved as Southern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Valparaiso, UW-Milwaukee, Northern Illinois and Akron have all offered.

... https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/7/15/20694648/dj-steward-whitney-young-duke-class-of-2020-top-ten-rankings-illinois-high-school-basketball

https://twitter.com/TBaranek/status/1076319580077871104?s=20

Interesting news regarding 2020 recruit Jeremiah William's. He is transfering from St. Laurence to CPL Simeon HS per Joe Henricksen @joehoopsreport. Not sure if that changes anything in terms of Valpo recruiting him. Must think CPL offers better competition or visibility than where he was playing.

"Big news in the Public League as Jeremiah Williams, one of the the top 10 seniors in Illinois, has officially enrolled at Simeon. Williams had a monster season at St Laurence last year as a junior and is a coveted mid-major prospect."

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[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/Valpo_Hoops/status/1164693122997264384?s=20

I'll be honest, I don't feel confident about our chances if his recruitment goes passed this Fall. This is a big move and obviously signals he may want to grow his recruitment. It wouldn't be the first time a new high profile HS coaches steers a kid in a different direction.

https://twitter.com/CoachTreal2/status/1164235270172094464?s=20

[VULB#62]

Yep. This is shaping up as pure meat market recruitment.

[NativeCheesehead]

Yeah, I think we're lucky Javon and DClay's recruitment blew up later in the process when we already had a good relationship with them.

[vufan75]

A link to an article in the Chicago Suntimes about Jeremiah Williams recruiting and changing high schools his senior season. I notice he also has an official visit scheduled with Northern Iowa. Hoping that visit gets cancelled after this weekend!

https://chicago.suntimes.com/2019/8/21/20826956/jeremiah-williams-transfers-st-laurence-simeon-basketball


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[VU2014]

I hope the visit is going well

[VU2014]

https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1165418492163739649?s=20

[govalpogo]

Yellow Bat?  Yellow Bat? 

[VU2014]

Yellow Bat?  Yellow Bat? 

I don't think there is a brown color emoji offered on Twitter but they do have gold (yellow)

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1165418492163739649?s=20

I assume all Official Visits have this photo shoot or photo shopped picture?  So I'm not reading much into this...or should I be?

[govalpogo]

https://twitter.com/jeremiah0002/status/1165418492163739649?s=20

I assume all Official Visits have this photo shoot or photo shopped picture?  So I'm not reading much into this...or should I be?

I think fairly common, still not a bad sign that he posted the pics though. 

I am still confused about what the bat emoji means. 

[VU2014]

It sounds like Jeremiah Williams won't be committing within the next few days. He has visits lined up with Akron and UNI. UNI just had a PG recruit commit, fwiw. Jeremiah is a combo guard. The longer his recruitment goes on the less confident I get about him signing with VU.

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1165713761673588740?s=20

[VUBBFan]

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1165767685822717952

[FieldGoodie05]

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/1165767685822717952

Any chance you can copy and paste the VU portion.  Not going to sign up.

[VUGrad1314]

If he's taking a second trip to Akron I'm willing to bet that's likely where he'll be going. How many kids take a second trip to a school they don't end up committing to?