Indy 2012 Star Patterson Checks Out Illini

The Fighting Illini basketball coaches continue to pursue talent in the state of Indiana. That state is loaded with a outstanding prospects in the 2011 and 2012 classes, more than the state schools can possibly recruit. Ron Patterson paid a visit to the Illini for their Quincy exhibition game, and he is one of the best for 2012.   Full Story

Three years ago, a high school freshman shook up the college basketball status quo by announcing for the University of Illinois after just one varsity game. Illini fans were excited but leery, having just experienced the loss of a star play who had committed early but changed his mind at the last minute. Today, Jereme Richmond made his decision official.   Full Story

Bruce Weber and the Illinois basketball program are emerging as winners on the recruiting trail as the early signing period kicks off today.   Full Story

WAKE FOREST, N.C. -- Signing Day is here! Stay tuned to Scout.com and this blog for up to date information on for you favorite school and their recruits.   Full Story

Signing day for high school players is Wednesday, and few seniors are still uncommitted. Most ballers now decide their college preferences long in advance. There is little suspense for fans, but there is great relief for the players. Athletic center Meyers Leonard is excited to finally make his Fighting Illini future official.    Full Story

The "Big Six" conferences each have a Top 25 signee but there are differences. See which league won the arms race and who still has room for improvement.   Full Story

Players in the classes of 2012 and 2013 still have lots of developing to do. However, they've already started drawing the attention of college coaches and Inside Illini was on hand at the Pangos All-Midwest Camp over the weekend to take a look at some of the area's top young players.   Full Story

Bloomington - Indianapolis area sophomores Jeremy Hollowell and Ron Patterson were seated next to each other at Friday's Hoosier Hysteria. According to Hollowell, that could be a sign of things to come...   Full Story

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- As always, Dinos Trigonis' Pangos All-Midwest Frosh/Soph Camp was full of some talented underclassman. A pair of prospects -- Deonte Burton and DeJuan Marerro -- were among the to performers of the weekend.   Full Story

Chicago Mt. Carmel junior guard Tracy Abrams has tremendous quickness and athleticism. These video highlights, taken during his play in the Chicago Hoops Classic, demonstrate some of his vast potential.   Full Story

Rock Island (IL) guard Chasson Randle talks exclusively with Cyclone Sports Report about his unofficial visit to Iowa State this weekend.   Full Story

Some of the best prospects that the city of Chicago has to offer were in attendance at DePaul’s Blue Madness on Friday night, as the Blue Demons tipped off the official start of basketball practice for the 2009-10 season. Prospects from the classes of 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014 were in the house. In this report, learn more about who came out to DePaul’s McGrath Arena.   Full Story

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Raise your hand if you thought Brad Beal would have made his pick by now? There was a time when the No. 10 junior nearly made the call. However, as he told us last weekend, the decision is a difficult one.   Full Story

Although he's not anywhere close to making a college decision, Sam Thompson is jumping into the process. He just returned from one unofficial visit and is set for two more.   Full Story

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – USA Basketball’s first-ever fall mini-camp opened this weekend. While the weather was dreary outside, inside the gym high-level players were the order of the day. Among the early standouts were Michael Gilchrist and Johnny O’Bryant.    Full Story

In this report, we catch up with Class of 2011 DeLaSalle Forward Mike Shaw. Shaw talks about the upcoming season at DeLaSalle as well as his future college plans. Could a package deal be in the works for Shaw and one of his Mac Irvin Fire AAU teammates?   Full Story

Nnanna Egwu made his college decision. The three-star big man plans to lace them up in the Big Ten.   Full Story

After taking a look at the class of 2010 yesterday, we turn our attention to the class of 2011. Inside Illini's Eric Bossi gives his take on the top 12 junior basketball players in the state of Illinois.   Full Story

The Fighting Illini basketball coaches are in hot pursuit of a tremendous 2011 signing class. WIth Tracy Abrams already committed, they are now focusing on several top players to join him. The big man they are after is Nnanna Egwu, the Chicago St. Ignatius star. He visited the Illini campus last Sunday, and he may be making a college decision shortly.   Full Story

The state of Illinois is always loaded with high school basketball talent. Inside Illini's Eric Bossi gives his take on the top 12 players in the state from the class of 2010.   Full Story

Wayne Blackshear put Louisville atop his list after visiting the Cardinals earlier this month and hinted a decision might not be far off. Now, though, it seems the 2011 five-star guard wants to consider his options a little longer before ending his recruitment.   Full Story

Meyers Leonard traveled from his home in Southern Illinois to Chicago frequently to play with the Mac Irvin Fire AAU basketball team in events around the country this summer. Video highlights of his play demonstrate his ability to run the floor.   Full Story

Coach Bruce Weber and staff have found success on the recruiting trail in recent years. He has looked to the younger classes for athletics with potential, and he gets involved with them early. As Coach Weber looks to build on his success, he has targeted athletic, talented, and smart players. Junior Lomomba is just that.    Full Story

Chicago DeLaSalle Institute junior forward Mike Shaw is a national recruit. He played with the Mac Irvin Fire AAU team at the Chicago Hoops Classic July 9-11-09. Video highlights of his games from that tournament follow.   Full Story

After sitting out a year, Jacob Williams began to demonstrate his basketball skills again with the Illinois Wolves AAU team this past summer. This highlight video was taken during games at the Chicago Hoops Fest in July.   Full Story