Illini Recruiting

The Illini are using networking by Jerrance Howard along with connections with Deron Williams and Worldwide Wes in their recent success, according to this article in the PJStar.

This article points out how active Jerrance Howard has been in closing some of the recent recruits, even though much of the work had been done by Weber and the other assistant coaches.

Quinton Watkins Commits for Illini

OK, here is some good news for a change. The Illini landed a top 100 shooting guard from Compton, CA today, Quinton Watkins. Watkins is a 6'3" 175 pound shooting guard from Dominguez High School and is ranked number 83 on the Rivals 150 list, a four star recruit. He had provided USC with a verbal commitment in early 2006 but changed his mind later in the year. He had listed his final school choices as Illinois, Nebraska, New Mexico, San Diego State, Utah, Washington State and Nevada.