Committed Elsewhere 2018 SF Zion Griffin (6-5, 190, 2★) Hinsdale South HS

[Metamoron]

A source close to someone close to program Copeland did not take part team meeting today or in work outs ie weight lifting and will not be able to take part semester break if all requirements are met probably will redshirt this season

Bummer! I fear you are correct. Well, the worst case is that he still plays here for two years. I'm glad we didn't lose him for good.
We'll just have to await for an announcement I guess.

I would rephrase your comment. The BEST case scenario for Copeland is that he plays 2 years for us. There are a lot worse case scenarios out there and I won't even get started on them....

BUT NONE OF THIS SHOULD KEEP GRIFFIN AWAY!!!

 

[Source]

Reminder Zion is on campus this weekend. It would have been great if he was on campus next weekend for the football home opener.

 

[DoubleDeuce]

Weather should be great... hope the half dressed coeds are out in force. Hmmmmm...been awhile since I've been on campus... maybe time for a trip down memory lane.

 

[DannyCooksey]

Hope Zion and his folks have a great visit.

 

[bombay]

http://247sports.com/Season/2018-Basketball/CompositeRecruitRankings?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool

Zion has climbed to #60 on this national list of the best HS players. I hope he comes to ISU where he can make a big difference from Day1!

 

[HT59]

Why is a player listed in the top 100 a two star recruit?

 

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

Mistake. Payton is a 3 star recruit in 19 and is at 185. So, a 60 is definitely 3 star.

 

[bombay]

He's blown up more quickly than the scout or rivals types can keep up. Not a big deal.

The top 100 are probably all 4*.

 

[JHBird]

The link bombay supplied has him as a 4 star. So the heading on the thread is outdated, that's all. Yeah, he's rising real fast. I hope he'd rather be a big fish in a medium sized pond. That's our only hope. If we did sign him that would get noticed by some other potential recruits.

 

[Jsnhbe1Birds]

just think if they land a top 60 ('18) player in zion to go with a current '19 185 (could go higher). Enough to keep Okoro home? Never know. Can you imagine the Illini fans if ISU lands a top 25, top 50, and another top 150 player. LOL.

 

[Bird Friend]

Not a commitment, but man does this look good!
https://twitter.com/babykd14/status/901824810157842433

 

[Source]

http://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2017/08/27/henricksen-horton-tucker-trims-list-recruiting-notes/

When I left there this weekend I did feel like I was at home,” says Griffin of his official visit to ISU. “You can tell that they want me and that they’ve made me a real priority for them. They’ve been on me from the beginning, and I have a very good relationship with coach Muller and coach [Brendan] Mullins from when he was at UIC.”

There's more in there and a little on Payton.

 

[Sanantoniobird]

:text-+1:

http://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2017/08/27/henricksen-horton-tucker-trims-list-recruiting-notes/

When I left there this weekend I did feel like I was at home,” says Griffin of his official visit to ISU. “You can tell that they want me and that they’ve made me a real priority for them. They’ve been on me from the beginning, and I have a very good relationship with coach Muller and coach [Brendan] Mullins from when he was at UIC.”

There's more in there and a little on Payton.

:text-+1:

 

[ISU FAN 1]

just think if they land a top 60 ('18) player in zion to go with a current '19 185 (could go higher). Enough to keep Okoro home? Never know. Can you imagine the Illini fans if ISU lands a top 25, top 50, and another top 150 player. LOL.

ISU's past 20 years of results have gradually wore me down, causing my interest level to decline. But I will give credit for the hype created every year to suck me back in.

 

[HT59]

:clap:

just think if they land a top 60 ('18) player in zion to go with a current '19 185 (could go higher). Enough to keep Okoro home? Never know. Can you imagine the Illini fans if ISU lands a top 25, top 50, and another top 150 player. LOL.

ISU's past 20 years of results have gradually wore me down, causing my interest level to decline. But I will give credit for the hype created every year to suck me back in.

 

[Bird Friend]

just think if they land a top 60 ('18) player in zion to go with a current '19 185 (could go higher). Enough to keep Okoro home? Never know. Can you imagine the Illini fans if ISU lands a top 25, top 50, and another top 150 player. LOL.

ISU's past 20 years of results have gradually wore me down, causing my interest level to decline. But I will give credit for the hype created every year to suck me back in.

Redbird Mafia

 

[cpacmel]

http://www.suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2017/08/30/henricksen-breaking-top-dozen-prospects-class-2018/

3. Zion Griffin, 6-6, WF/PF, Hinsdale South

The breakout player in the class. Blessed with legit high-major athleticism and a terrific motor, Griffin has climbed to No. 3 in the class. There is a tremendous amount of upside remaining, but the combination of a budding confidence and an improved perimeter jumper with three-point range is why Griffin’s stock has soared.

Griffin recently narrowed his list down to Illinois State, Iowa State, Kansas and Pitt. Following an official visit to Illinois State last weekend, Griffin has three official visits remaining.

 

[Birdman85]

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2017/aug/30/sources-ku-lands-commitment-5-star-2018-power-forw/

This might help our chances.

 

[ILSTUGRAD11]

Probably neutral at best....he plays PF so not really a threat to his minutes

http://www2.kusports.com/news/2017/aug/30/sources-ku-lands-commitment-5-star-2018-power-forw/

This might help our chances.

 

[Birdman85]

More of a scholarship issue than a playing time issue.