Offered/Committed Elsewhere Nick Martinelli, 6-7/200, SF, Glenview, IL

cardinal

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I really hope we land this one. Visiting Miami (OH) this weekend. Concerned with the NW offer, but I wonder how much his brother’s NW tenure will sway that decision. Said he was interested in changing a program. I know of one that’s seeking change!

Plus I'm sure he's taking into account of Collins will likely be on the hot seat this season
 
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Plus I'm sure he's taking into account of Collins will likely be on the hot seat this season
Didn’t think of that angle. We will see how strong the relationship with Dakich truly is, plus the possibility for immediate floor time. I’ve always thought the ability to play close to home, to play in front of family and friends regularly would be appealing to a student athlete.
 

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Rob Judson was formerly the HC of Glenbrook South back in the 80s. You'd think he probably still has good connections there even though it was a long time ago. We definitely have a lot of factors working in our favor. Will have to wait and see what other offers he comes up with and if he gets a visit scheduled.
 

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This is the type of Illinois High School recruit that ISU needs to start getting annually to regain a spot at the top of the Valley.
Pretty sure his head is spinning now though with the reopening of his recruitment.

Hope he has a visit to Normal planned because Illinois State is a great university with impressive facilities.
It has a lot to offer, but most importantly Coach Pedon's vision for the Redbird basketball program.

Hopefully that fits with what Nick wants and he will be a major contributor helping the Birds win Arch Madness and get to the big dance again!
 

AgGrad88

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Wondering if we have any greater chance of landing him now that Darius Burford has committed..... with Darius and Andrew Dakich Both from Elon, surely there was some sort of connection made there.
 

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Announcing tonight at 7:30pm.


If he wants to go somewhere established . . . he should choose Belmont. If he wants to try to build something from the rubble, the Birds are his best bet.
 

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Announcing tonight at 7:30pm.


The one and only time I watched one of these announcements live for a potential ISU recruit we landed Abdou N'diaye. That was the good news. I remember being super stoked and then weeks later the basketball coach/director came under some scrutiny for some very questionable behavior.
 

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Feel like it’s a positive that he just left campus. There’s no way he made visits to all the schools. The only ones I know for sure were Miami and ISU.

This could be a VERY good night for the program and a bad night for crazzyloser.
 
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