2025 and beyond recruits

[Da Coach]

I don't disagree, but I don't think he is the type of recruit some schools jump on early.

True. Certa's first scholarship offer was from Brian Wardle last July. Prior to that point, he was not recognized as a clear-cut D1 prospect. Some kids take time to develop. But after a great summer, he had about a dozen offers.

[egib52]

Even if he isn't an elite athlete or defender, Cole Certa is the kind of recruit that every D1 coach wants, and who'll win games. I think he'll turn into a fine player at Notre Dame. The cost to attend Notre Dame is in excess of $80,000 per year (tuition alone is >$60,000) so he's getting a great education and a lot of value for his scholarship.
If, for some reason, it doesn't work out, I'd still love to see him at Bradley.

I don't disagree, but I don't think he is the type of recruit some schools jump on early.

[Da Coach]

Even if he isn't an elite athlete or defender, Cole Certa is the kind of recruit that every D1 coach wants, and who'll win games. I think he'll turn into a fine player at Notre Dame. The cost to attend Notre Dame is in excess of $80,000 per year (tuition alone is >$60,000) so he's getting a great education and a lot of value for his scholarship.
If, for some reason, it doesn't work out, I'd still love to see him at Bradley.

[egib52]

I believe Illinois thought Certa was a lock for them.

Actually, from what I had read before the announcement, Illinois was slow playing him because of questions about his athleticism and defense at the next level.

[KillerB]

I believe Illinois thought Certa was a lock for them.

[Da Coach]

2024 Bradley recruit Cole Certa of Bloomington Central Catholic HS, who Bradley has already offered, is being described by some as "the best shooter in the state". He scored 47 points in a State Farm Classic semi-final game Wednesday night, and 24 points tonight in the championship game, which they lost to Normal U-High. He is averaging 30 points per game for the season, so far. He now has interest from Illinois and Penn State.

https://verbalcommits.com/players/cole-certa

https://twitter.com/joehoopsreport/status/1608688760534994945

Cole Certa commits to Notre Dame.

[bradleyfan124]

The videos I have found online are from last year. Are there any more recent? He's gotten several D1 offers this spring and more will come, so I don't see any chance he will be a walk-on anywhere.
I haven't seen him play, but I have heard from someone who has watched him this spring that he is playing well. He is much improved.
He's playing with the Illinois Wolves this offseason.

His Dad, Tim, coached my son in high school. Tim was a pretty good athlete himself

[Da Coach]

Have you seen Eoin play? Is he better than his brothers? From the video I've seen of Eion I don't think he's "Bradley material". I could see him as a preferred walk-on though.

The videos I have found online are from last year. Are there any more recent? He's gotten several D1 offers this spring and more will come, so I don't see any chance he will be a walk-on anywhere.
I haven't seen him play, but I have heard from someone who has watched him this spring that he is playing well. He is much improved.
He's playing with the Illinois Wolves this offseason.

[PhiAlphaBoy]

He is. Tim also sired the twins that are playing at Winona State, Connor and Declan.

Have you seen Eoin play? Is he better than his brothers? From the video I've seen of Eion I don't think he's "Bradley material". I could see him as a preferred walk-on though.

[JMM28]

Does anyone know if Eoin is Tim Dillon's son? Haven't seen Tim in awhile and didn't know which leg of the Dillon family he is from.

He is. Tim also sired the twins that are playing at Winona State, Connor and Declan.

[ManMythLegend]

Does anyone know if Eoin is Tim Dillon's son? Haven't seen Tim in awhile and didn't know which leg of the Dillon family he is from.

[Scoretable2]

Agree with Da Coach. Eoin Dillion is a good D1 prospect. Local players important to Bradley overall success.

[PhiAlphaBoy]

Thanks DC, your recruiting info is second to none. I'll pass on Dillon, just doesn't impress me as a D1 player. The others I would take, especially White and Stanton. White looks amazing and Stanton looks to be a great 3-point shooter, cut from the same mold as Hickman.

[Da Coach]

A few more 2024 names Bradley now in contact with-

2024 Colin White- 6'6" junior combo guard at Ottawa-Glandorf High School in Ottawa, Ohio. He also plays with Indiana Elite program and has had several impressive performances this spring.

https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/colin-white

https://247sports.com/Player/Colin-White-46136401/

https://www.hudl.com/profile/14819931/Colin-White

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/14819931/623dfb060662430d9c7830f3

2024 Jason Jakstys- 6'10" junior center at Yorkville HS, Yorkville, IL.

https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/jason-jakstys

https://247sports.com/player/jason-jakstys-46139009/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28wN3RePodg

https://www.hudl.com/profile/15694900/jason-jakstys

https://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=5547

2024 Jack Stanton- 6'2" point guard at Downers Grove North HS

https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/jack-stanton

https://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=5613

https://twitter.com/BreakawayBball/status/1638946833262059532

And Bradley continues to closely follow-
2024 Eoin Dillon- 6'9" forward at Peoria Notre Dame HS. We reported that Bradley was recruiting Eoin Dillon a year ago, but he has developed into a definite D1 prospect this past season, and continues to improve. He is playing with MidPro Academy this spring and summer.

https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/eoin-dillon

https://ny2lasports.com/player_details.aspx?playerid=15791

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ufLopeTYPk

[Da Coach]

I am not sure how solid this is. But I heard the Braves are still sniffing around Cincy Transfer Jarrett Hensley. Southern, Murray, Valpo and Loyola all interested as well.

That's a bit surprising. Here are his numbers for the 3 years he played at UNCG and Cincinnati-