Western Illinois Basketball Recruiting Update

The latest Western Illinois basketball Recruiting Update

Introducing the latest recruit

The Western Illinois men’s basketball team has landed its latest recruit in 6-foot-8-inch forward Jeremylink.

link, who is originally from Chicago, IL, chose Western Illinois over offers from Bradley, Northern Iowa and Missouri State

“Western Illinois was the best fit for me, both academically and athletically,” said link. “I really connected with the Coaching Staff and the team, and I feel like I can come in and make an immediate impact.”

link joins a growing list of recruits for the Leathernecks, who are looking to make a splash in the Summit League this upcoming season

Why this recruit chose Western Illinois

Western Illinois landed a big recruit this week when they landed a verbalcommitment from four-star recruit Xavier Harper. Harper is a 6-foot-5 smallforward from Chicago, and he is the top-ranked player in the state of Illinois in the class of 2020.

Harper chose Western Illinois over offers from Illinois, Purdue, Marquette, and Xavier. He is the first commit in Western Illinois’ 2020 recruiting class

Harper is a versatile player who can play both inside and out. He is an excellent scorer, and he also has the ability to rebound and play defense Harper should be able to make an immediate impact for the Leathernecks next season.

What the recruit brings to the team

Incoming freshman guard Kobe Webster is the latest addition to the Western Illinois men’s Basketball Recruiting class. The 6-foot-3, 170-pounder from Chicago is a ranked three-star recruit by ESPN and the 247Sports Composite. He joins fellow three-star recruits in center Zach Hackett and shooting guard C.J. Hardaway Jr. in the 2020 Recruiting Class

How the recruit fits into the team’s plans

As Western Illinois looks to build on a successful 18-19 season the team has been actively recruiting prospects for the upcoming season The Leathernecks have recently extended offers to a Number of players who fit their system and could make an immediate impact on the team.

Among the players who have been offered scholarships are a pair of forwards from Illinois, a guard from Missouri, and a center from Indiana. All four players are considered to be three-Star Prospects by major recruiting services.

The offers Western Illinois have extended indicate that the coaching staff is looking to add depth at all positions. With only two seniors on last year’s roster, the team will have plenty of minutes available for newcomers to contribute.

The Leathernecks are hopeful that they can land at least one or two of these recruits and continue to build a competitive team that can contend for a conference championship

What the coaches had to say about the recruit

In an interview with the Western Courier, Head Coach Rob Jeter and Assistant Coach Tyler LaVigne talked about what they saw in freshman recruit, Jawaun Johnson.

Jeter: “When we recruited Jawaun, we loved his energy and athleticism. He has a real nose for the ball and he’s just a fun kid to watch play. He’s going to be a great addition to our team.”

LaVigne: “We’re really excited about Jawaun’s potential. He’s got a great work ethic and he’s already shown that he’s willing to put in the extra work to get better. We think he has a bright future ahead of him.”

What other recruits are saying about the new recruit

The newly recruited player is said to be a great addition to the team. With his shooting and athleticism, he has the potential to be a great player.

How the fans are reacting to the news

The news of Western Illinois’ recent recruiting class has been met with mixed reactions from fans. Some are excited about the potential of the newcomers, while others are concerned about the team’s overall level of talent.

One fan, who wished to remain anonymous, said that he was “disappointed” with the class. “I don’t think they’re going to be able to compete at a high level,” he said. “I think we’re going to be at the bottom of the conference.”

Another fan, Jake S., was more optimistic. “I think this class has a lot of potential,” he said. “I’m excited to see what they can do on the court.”

There is no doubt that Western Illinois has some work to do in order to turn its Basketball Program around. But with a new group of talented recruits, there is reason to believe that better days are ahead for the Leathernecks.

What impact the new recruit will have on the program

The Western Illinois basketball program has been on the rise in recent years and the addition of a top recruit will only help to continue that trend. The new recruit, a 6’7″ forward from Chicago, is considered one of the Top Players in his class. He brings with him a wealth of talent and potential, and he is sure to make an immediate impact on the program.

The Western Illinois Basketball program has been on the rise in recent years thanks in large part to the efforts of head coach Jim Molinari. The team has made significant strides under Molinari’s guidance, and the addition of a top recruit will only help to continue that trend.

The new recruit, a 6’7″ forward from Chicago, is considered one of the top players in his class. He brings with him a wealth of talent and potential, and he is sure to make an immediate impact on the program. With his size and skill set, he will be an integral piece of the puzzle for Western Illinois, and he has the potential to be a star at the collegiate level.

The Western Illinois Basketball Program is on the rise, and the addition of this top recruit is sure to help them continue their ascent up the ranks of college basketball

What this recruit means for the future of the program

In the world of college basketball recruiting, every move a program makes is scrutinized. There are always people ready to second-guess a coach’s decision to offer or not offer a player. So, when Western Illinois Head Coach Rob Jeter offers a player, it is worth taking a look at what that player could mean for the future of the program.

Conclusion

With the conclusion of the regular season the Western Illinois Basketball team turns its attention to recruiting.

The Leathernecks will be looking to add depth at multiple positions, with a focus on the guard and wing positions.

WIU has already extended offers to several prospects, and will continue to evaluate players in the coming weeks.

It is shaping up to be an exciting offseason for Western Illinois Basketball as the team looks to build on its success from this past season.