MBB: College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin

[Greek Tragedy]

So who will be starting for Augustana now that Johnston has graduated?

[Ryan Scott (Hoops Fan)]

So who will be starting for Augustana now that Johnston has graduated?

Benning looked awfully good coming off the bench.  Do we know if Wofford will be given a chance to come back?

[Gregory Sager]

Over the course of their search, MU narrowed the field of applicants to two finalists, the other being long time Augie assistant Tom Jessee.

I've heard that Jessee had withdrawn his name.

[AndOne]

Perhaps. But, if so, it was late in the game

[iwu70]

A great move by Coach Fahey . . . and good for Illinois too.  Let's hope she and the new men's head coach can be successful and bring Illini basketball back to prominence.  Probably a several year process . . .

IWU70

[79jaybird]

Wish Mark Scherer the best.  He put Elmhurst on the map.  Our 2001 squad will forever be enshrined at Elmhurst College.   He will be a positive addition for Millikin.   

[Gregory Sager]

For the record, it's now official: Chamar Flanigan, a 6'4 forward from Glenbard North, has deposited at NPU.

[tomt4525]

Porta SF, Max Mueller, has committed to Illinois Wesleyan. He ran with the Illinois Irish for the AAU season.

[Gotberg]

For the record, it's now official: Chamar Flanigan, a 6'4 forward from Glenbard North, has deposited at NPU.

Any info on the 2 NPU commits?

Chamar must read these boards prompting his deposit

[iwumichigander]

Porta SF, Max Mueller, has committed to Illinois Wesleyan. He ran with the Illinois Irish for the AAU season.

Granted a canned highlight film,  this kid can score from all over the court.  Some deep threes without having to be totally squared up, decent mid-range and can mix it up in the paint.  He will be interesting to watch as he gain strength, weight and develops.

[Titan Q]

Yes, a couple recent IWU commits per Twitter...


* Max Muller, 6-5 G/F, Porta H.S. (Petersburg, IL)

https://twitter.com/MaxMuller98/status/845298028512788482

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/836758068952195072

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP8C3gIAT2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a_-f-vLl3s

https://www.prephoops.com/2017/03/max-muller-illinois-wesleyan/

http://www.ihsa.org/IHSAState/IHSAStateArticles/tabid/768/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1228/2016-17-IBCA-Boys-Basketball-All-State-Teams.aspx



* Eric Higgs, 6-0 PG/SG, Farmington H.S.

https://twitter.com/QuadCityElite/status/845075768128483329

http://www.week.com/story/34472539/farmingtons-higgs-wins-the-25-sports-player-of-the-week

http://www.ihsa.org/IHSAState/IHSAStateArticles/tabid/768/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1228/2016-17-IBCA-Boys-Basketball-All-State-Teams.aspx

http://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/farmington/farmington-central-high-school1/eric-higgs1


Muller seems to be a significant recruit for IWU.  He is a 6-5, extremely skilled wing player - can handle the ball, shoot it, and post up.  He was recruited heavily at the small college level and, I believe, had an offer from D2 Quincy.  I've heard his name since the late-summer.

Higgs is Farmington's all-time leading scorer.  He could help at the 1 or the 2 down the road.  From what I've heard, a really impressive, mature kid who is a great leader.
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IWU recruits I'm aware of:
  * Charlie Bair, 6-6 F/C, Glenbard South H.S.
  * Eric Higgs, 6-0 PG/SG, Farmington H.S.
  * Max Muller, 6-5 G/F, Porta H.S. (Petersburg, IL)

[iwu70]

Thanks for the recruiting information.

IWU'70

[4samuy]

Yes, a couple recent IWU commits per Twitter...


* Max Muller, 6-5 G/F, Porta H.S. (Petersburg, IL)

https://twitter.com/MaxMuller98/status/845298028512788482

https://twitter.com/scottybscout/status/836758068952195072

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP8C3gIAT2A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a_-f-vLl3s

https://www.prephoops.com/2017/03/max-muller-illinois-wesleyan/

http://www.ihsa.org/IHSAState/IHSAStateArticles/tabid/768/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1228/2016-17-IBCA-Boys-Basketball-All-State-Teams.aspx



* Eric Higgs, 6-0 PG/SG, Farmington H.S.

https://twitter.com/QuadCityElite/status/845075768128483329

http://www.week.com/story/34472539/farmingtons-higgs-wins-the-25-sports-player-of-the-week

http://www.ihsa.org/IHSAState/IHSAStateArticles/tabid/768/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1228/2016-17-IBCA-Boys-Basketball-All-State-Teams.aspx

http://www.ncsasports.org/mens-basketball-recruiting/illinois/farmington/farmington-central-high-school1/eric-higgs1


Muller seems to be a significant recruit for IWU.  He is a 6-5, extremely skilled wing player - can handle the ball, shoot it, and post up.  He was recruited heavily at the small college level and, I believe, had an offer from D2 Quincy.  I've heard his name since the late-summer.

Higgs is Farmington's all-time leading scorer.  He could help at the 1 or the 2 down the road.  From what I've heard, a really impressive, mature kid who is a great leader.
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IWU recruits I'm aware of:
  * Charlie Bair, 6-6 F/C, Glenbard South H.S.
  * Eric Higgs, 6-0 PG/SG, Farmington H.S.
  * Max Muller, 6-5 G/F, Porta H.S. (Petersburg, IL)

Muller is a quality get.  Legit catch and shoot and able to put the ball on the floor.  Perfect fit for IWU system.

[Titan Q]

Significant PG recruit for IWU...

* Grant Wolfe, 6-0 PG, Effingham H.S.  21 ppg, 5 rpg, 6 apg

https://twitter.com/gwolfe_24/status/846508068389240838

http://www.hudl.com/video/3/2639461/58cd404ae97ab72c0caf2e5d

http://www.ihsa.org/IHSAState/IHSAStateArticles/tabid/768/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/1228/2016-17-IBCA-Boys-Basketball-All-State-Teams.aspx


Wolfe had a D2 offer from Cedarville and seems like a nice addition for the Titans.  Matt Nadelhoffer told me a few weeks back he saw Wolfe play over 30 times.
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  * Charlie Bair, 6-6 F/C, Glenbard South H.S.
  * Eric Higgs, 6-0 PG/SG, Farmington H.S.
  * Max Muller, 6-5 G/F, Porta H.S. (Petersburg, IL)
  * Grant Wolfe, 6-0 PG, Effingham H.S.

[AndOne]

Brice Robinson ‏@Brice9R
Proud to say I will carry on the tradition of Oswego High School #42s next year at Illinois Wesleyan University! 🏀

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Ron Rose and the Titans have landed Brice Robinson, a 6-7 forward from Oswego H.S..  Robinson averaged 15.9 points and 7.6 rebounds as a senior and was named Beacon-News area Player of the Year.  He was offered a scholarship by NCAA D2 UW-Parkside and was recruited heavily at the small college level.

I believe this is a significant addition for the Titans.

Significant PG recruit for IWU...

* Grant Wolfe, 6-0 PG, Effingham H.S.  21 ppg, 5 rpg, 6 apg

Yes, a couple recent IWU commits per Twitter...


* Max Muller, 6-5 G/F, Porta H.S. (Petersburg, IL)

Muller seems to be a significant recruit for IWU.  He is a 6-5, extremely skilled wing player - can handle the ball, shoot it, and post up.  He was recruited heavily at the small college level and, I believe, had an offer from D2 Quincy.  I've heard his name since the late-summer.

TQ,

I think it might be a good idea for you to come up with a new adjective to describe your IWU recruits.
"Significant" seems to be a bit of a jinx. 😔

One of last year's "significant" recruits, Brice Robinson, who averaged 15.9 PPG and 7.6 RPG as a HS senior, played a grand total of 14 minutes all year, and another, Daniel Hoekstra, the leading scorer in the history of his HS, didn't even make the IWU varsity team!
Perhaps "nice," "good," or even "desired" would suffice until such time as the recruit actually makes the varsity and becomes a significant contributor, or at least until he plays significant minutes.