Recruiting article

[Old Coach]

Seems like Taphorn and Peters are similar players but I don't hear as much about our interest in Peters...or do we have one?

Peters is a little more of a stationary shooter. I think there's greater interest in Taphorn.

[Chico]

I think its pretty clear that Nathan Taphorn is the top player in Peoria.

Have you ever given consideration that attached to the information Dave gets from Geno are some "positioning" factors?

Did Nathan transfer to a Peoria school? If so hope it's ND.

[Old Coach]

Did Nathan transfer to a Peoria school? If so hope it's ND.

I'm sorry. I was referring to Peoria, the region. This way, we don't have to refer to the best player in Pekin, Washington, Morton, etc...

[wily coyote]

From what I have heard AJ may have elegibility issues.

Be bingo we have a winner.

[tornado]

I doubt there are any facts that be offered to back up Riley's status so I think it would be fair to avoid rumors

Alec Peters has landed three more offers - http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/ind...=34:recruiting

Brand new premium story on Alec Peters - he says his favorites are Illinois State, Butler, and Valpo

http://saintlouis.scout.com/2/1202398.html

Nate Taphorn says he will decide and choose his school soon - visits in early August - decide by late August? - http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1202...medium=twitter

Coach Mo going hard after AJ Riley

[Old Coach]

I doubt there are any facts that be offered to back up Riley's status so I think it would be fair to avoid rumors

Alec Peters has landed three more offers - http://chicagohoops.hoops247.com/ind...=34:recruiting

Brand new premium story on Alec Peters - he says his favorites are Illinois State, Butler, and Valpo

http://saintlouis.scout.com/2/1202398.html

Nate Taphorn says he will decide and choose his school soon - visits in early August - decide by late August? - http://northwestern.scout.com/2/1202...medium=twitter

Coach Mo going hard after AJ Riley

BC has now offered both Taphorn and Peters.

[Beninator]

BC has now offered both Taphorn and Peters.

Peters lists ISU red and Butler among his favorites and now an offer from BC. Yet we are not recruiting a kid in our own backyard who has these type of offers. I don't get it!

[tornado]

wasn't Geno in St. Louis today at the Mullens juco event?

[JMM28]

Peters lists ISU red and Butler among his favorites and now an offer from BC. Yet we are not recruiting a kid in our own backyard who has these type of offers. I don't get it!

There could be a million different reasons for it.
Here are two
1. He has told coaches he doesn't want to play at BU.
2. He doesn't fit into the system well.

[tornado]

does Geno get 100% say in who BU recruits?

[wily coyote]

does Geno get 100% say in who BU recruits?

Guess I don't understand your question. Shouldn't he have a 100% say. care to explain. I feel like I'm missing something??

[Old Coach]

Peters lists ISU red and Butler among his favorites and now an offer from BC. Yet we are not recruiting a kid in our own backyard who has these type of offers. I don't get it!

Apparently Geno prefers Taphorn, and perhaps he doesn't want to offer them both.

[Braves4Life]

Apparently Geno prefers Taphorn, and perhaps he doesn't want to offer them both.

From video I've seen of Peters he doesn't appear very athletic and seems to have limited up side. I like the local kids but don't want BU to recruit them for that reason only. I'm guessing Geno just doesn't think this kid fits his system... And I'm OK with that. In Geno Ford I trust!

[Nacho]

Taphorn commits to NW.

@TheRecruitScoop: Northwestern has landed a commitment from 2013 Illinois Wolves SF Nathan Taphorn, reports @DaveTelep.

[tornado]

thanks - already have discussion going here..

http://bradleyfans.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21224

although if this Sun Times guy is accurate then we may still have a shot at Nate Taphorn....
"Northwestern gets a commitment from Pekin's 6-7 Matt Taphorn"

https://twitter.com/joehoopsreport/status/224696296257232898

is it too late to go for Alec Peters??