Offered/Committed Elsewhere 2019 - Francis Okoro, 6-9/225, C, Normal Community West HS

[Redbird222]

https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/status/1251247697794936833?s=21

Want to come back home big fella?

If Dan wants to take on a transfer as he said then the big fella would fit in great.

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Please ... all in

 

[DannyCooksey]

Might as well try. give him the best pitch.

does anyone know if his family is still in town?

 

[NaperRedbird88]

Yes sir, bring him in.

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[Redbird222]

Where does his girlfriend go to school? Two for one schollies

 

[Birdswin]

His Aunt & Uncle work at ISU - what is why he was in Normal to begin with. I know he contacts my neighbors daughter, whenever he is in town. I will see them tonight - and ask.

 

[Redbird222]

I just read something that he had a shoulder injury to start the season, was hit by a car while standing on a sidewalk in November, and then his father passed away in December. Quite a bit for a young man to have happen to them in a short time frame. Here's hoping to better luck for him wherever he lands.

 

[TIMMY]

It's been a long damn time since this program caught a real break. A long damn time.

 

[NaperRedbird88]

It's been a long damn time since this program caught a real break. A long damn time.

+1

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[Adunk33]

Mullins at SIU and their DOBO following Okoro on Twitter. Georgia State, Princeton, Washington State, Stony Brook, SLU, and Dayton all have a coach following him.

 

[TBS_20]

Dayton would be a good place for him. Seems like a graduate transfer. I thought he might transfer this year but I guess hes okay with his situation. Maybe hes been promised more time. Hes good defensively just lacks offense.

 

[Bdub777]

He would not be a grad transfer unless he’s some kind of prodigy. He graduated early from HS, so he probably wouldn’t have gotten his degree in 2 years. Hope he decides posting big numbers at ISU gives him the best opportunity for pro opportunities.

 

[TBS_20]

He would not be a grad transfer unless he’s some kind of prodigy. He graduated early from HS, so he probably wouldn’t have gotten his degree in 2 years. Hope he decides posting big numbers at ISU gives him the best opportunity for pro opportunities.

What i meant is by next year. He can graduate in 3 years. 1 year left

 

[Bdub777]

Okay, I see what you’re getting at. Theoretically I think he could sit out a year, play one year at ISU and grad transfer somewhere else. Has 5 years total, unless he’s Zach Lofton, who I hear may be applying to return to college

 

[TIMMY]

Okay, I see what you’re getting at. Theoretically I think he could sit out a year, play one year at ISU and grad transfer somewhere else. Has 5 years total, unless he’s Zach Lofton, who I hear may be applying to return to college

Lofton??? G league lifer.

 

[ILLST25]

https://twitter.com/jonrothstein/status/1252713127000621056?s=21

 

[redbird Recon]

Lofton??? G league lifer.

Columbia Heights High School
Quakerdale Prep School
San Jacinto Junior College
Illinois State
Minnesota
Texas Southern
New Mexico State

That's the list. :shock:

 

[TBS_20]

Have a feeling we have no chance. He always seemed to be a P5er. And, lets face it, he didnt move to Blo-No until freshman year so why would he have any interest in ISU?

 

[TBS_20]

Have a feeling we have no chance. He always seemed to be a P5er. And, lets face it, he didnt move to Blo-No until sophomore year I believe so why would he have any interest in ISU?

 

[BTbird]

Lofton??? G league lifer.

Columbia Heights High School
Quakerdale Prep School
San Jacinto Junior College
Illinois State
Minnesota
Texas Southern
New Mexico State

That's the list. :shock:

That is kind of amazing. 7 schools in what I assume is a 7 year period.

 

[redbird Recon]

Lofton??? G league lifer.

Columbia Heights High School
Quakerdale Prep School
San Jacinto Junior College
Illinois State
Minnesota
Texas Southern
New Mexico State

That's the list. :shock:

That is kind of amazing. 7 schools in what I assume is a 7 year period.

He missed two consecutive seasons after he left ISU. Bizarre and amazing career. 2 NCAA Tournament appearances. With a cup of coffee in the NBA.