'17 AUS C Jacob Epperson

[UCalum08]

would really like to put the finishing touches on this class with Williams and this kid.

That would be a dream. Exact scenario I would want.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Has this ship sailed? Haven't heard anything in a while.

 

[TrillCosby]

Has this ship sailed? Haven't heard anything in a while.

Maybe. However is entire recruitment is rather quiet. Chad would know.

 

[GarradJ21]

Not to get too much into rankings but 24/7 just came out with new rankings. I couldn't find Epperson anywhere, did anyone see that? Was I missing it?

 

[coachpipe]

Not to get too much into rankings but 24/7 just came out with new rankings. I couldn't find Epperson anywhere, did anyone see that? Was I missing it?

http://247sports.com/Player/Jacob-Epperson-45572373

Says #57 on his page

 

[xlax]

http://247sports.com/Player/Jacob-Epperson-45572373

Says #57 on his page

That's his composite ranking. He is not ranked by 247 (or Rivals or ESPN for that matter).

Hardly anyone has seen him play.

 

[Bearcat513]

http://www.scout.com/college/basket...09591-coaches-line-up-to-watch-jacob-epperson

 

[GarradJ21]

That's his composite ranking. He is not ranked by 247 (or Rivals or ESPN for that matter).

Hardly anyone has seen him play.

Seems like a lot of people are seeing him play now.

 

[#BearcatNation]

http://www.scout.com/college/basket...09591-coaches-line-up-to-watch-jacob-epperson

Random side note, but boy is Scout's user interface brutal these days. So many random videos and picture links all over the place. Makes it very difficult to even follow a simple article.

I really wonder what kind of shot we have here. Curious how much we're communicating with him.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

Random side note, but boy is Scout's user interface brutal these days. So many random videos and picture links all over the place. Makes it very difficult to even follow a simple article.

I really wonder what kind of shot we have here. Curious how much we're communicating with him.

I don't think we'll get him. Not trying to be super negative, but the odds get worse with each new school showing interest.

 

[2bearcatdad]

I don't think we'll get him. Not trying to be super negative, but the odds get worse with each new school showing interest.

He''s always felt like a blue blood candidate to me. I would think he'll end up at a Duke, UNC, UK, KU type school.

I'd love to be wrong and see him at UC, but I think he's out of our reach.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Fighting Illini Buzz ‏@illinoisbuzztap · Sep 23

thechampaignroom​.com >> Four-star center Jacob Epperson will visit Illinois Basketball on Monday http://buzztap.com/-g6rPUR

 

[Bearcats Sports]

Kid reminds me of a shorter Pozingas with his putback ability and shot blocking. Would be a great get for Mick, but seems far-fetched.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

So far, Epperson has drawn offers from West Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Utah, Cincinnati and others, but he mentioned that the efforts of Marquette, Purdue and Texas have stood out so far.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/australian-four-star-epperson-turning-heads

 

[#BearcatNation]

So far, Epperson has drawn offers from West Virginia, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Utah, Cincinnati and others, but he mentioned that the efforts of Marquette, Purdue and Texas have stood out so far.

https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/australian-four-star-epperson-turning-heads

Thanks for posting. Also, take note:

"I'm definitely going to need until the spring to decide. I just got all of this interest two or three months ago and I don't want to decide too early. It's a lot to take in during such a short period of time."

Gonna have to be patient with this kid.

 

[jacobkdoyle]

At this point, I'd be surprised if he even visited.

 

[GarradJ21]

Not feeling good about this kid.

 

[UCalum08]

I still feel pretty good. I think it's good he said he is waiting til spring. Hopefully we get Williams to commit soon. Hold that last scholly for spring for.... Epperson! That's my hope and dream.

 

[ME80]

Thanks for posting. Also, take note:

"I'm definitely going to need until the spring to decide. I just got all of this interest two or three months ago and I don't want to decide too early. It's a lot to take in during such a short period of time."

Gonna have to be patient with this kid.

Waiting for the big boys to come calling?

 

[#BearcatNation]

Waiting for the big boys to come calling?

Maybe. Or he just wants to take a breather. Remember that most kids start getting talked to by recruiters when they're freshmen in HS. Sounds like he wasn't getting any contact till a few months ago. Can't blame him for being overwhelmed and wanting to take his time through it to be sure he makes the right call.