RECRUITING: Talon Horton-Tucker taking unofficial visit on Tuesday
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I really like his game but not sure we're in a good spot with him
Yeah he's on a bit of a Midwest summer tour right now. ISU is like the 7th school hes visiting in a 4 week span. Smart move tho, kids exploring all his options.
Getting a kid to take an unofficial visit would make me lean towards us being in a pretty decent spot with him.
I agree, and think we are probably 3rd or 4th right now, but I do think the schools he's visited in the last 2 weeks are his top 4 as of right now.
I hadn't heard anything about him before (I think I would have remembered his name), so I'm surprised (pleasantly) that he has been talking about us in the past. It will be interesting how he talks about us after the visit in light of the other teams he is interested in.
They have actually been recruiting him for quite awhile now. I like his game and he would seem to fit with ISU. I think Northwestern might be the team to beat and then Illinois. He is good friends with Lathon and has a long relationship with one of Northwestern's assistant coaches.
http://ilprepbullseye.com/Illini_Insider_Late_June.html
Article written by an Illinois prep recruiting guy where he outlines the Top 5 players in the state. He has Horton-Tucker at #2 and Conditt at #4. The author obviously writes with a pro-Illini slant but it's interesting to hear his analysis of each of the ISU targets. He praises Horton-Tucker as a solid two-way player with a lot of versatility and believes he is an underrated prospect who should be Top 100. His analysis on Conditt pretty much lines up with what has been said already... raw talent who has blown up after hitting a 5 inch growth spurt and now is a near 7 footer with guard like skills.
Article written by an Illinois prep recruiting guy where he outlines the Top 5 players in the state. He has Horton-Tucker at #2 and Conditt at #4. The author obviously writes with a pro-Illini slant but it's interesting to hear his analysis of each of the ISU targets. He praises Horton-Tucker as a solid two-way player with a lot of versatility and believes he is an underrated prospect who should be Top 100. His analysis on Conditt pretty much lines up with what has been said already... raw talent who has blown up after hitting a 5 inch growth spurt and now is a near 7 footer with guard like skills.
I haven't seen any of his highlight tapes. What's his playing style? At 6'5 I'd guess he does most of his damage from the perimeter.
Thanks. Wow, that's a much sturdier frame than I would have thought. 210 seems a bit conservative. I'd put him at more like 220 or 225. Moves well for a big kid.
Yeah he is pretty skilled and can play multiple positions. Here is an article about him from December. http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...imeon-talen-horton-tucker-20161208-story.html
Made me think of Burton by his build - hope he also has that kind of range - I like and hope we get - any word about his thoughts after his visit?
