2009 Illini Basketball Recruiting

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National Signing Day recently happened and Illinois had all four of their committed prospects sign National Letters of Intent:

Joseph Bertrand, SG
Sterling (IL)
6-4, 170 lbs
Current Rivals.com Rank: 116



Tyler Griffey, PF
Ballwin (MO) Lafayette High
6-8, 210 lbs
Current Rivals.com Rank: 127



Brandon Paul, SG
Gurnee Warren
6-2, 175 lbs
Current Rivals.com Rank: 44



DJ Richardson, SG
Henderson (NV) Findlay (formerly Peoria Central)
6-3, 170 lbs
Current Rivals.com Rank: 57



Currently the class is getting ratings somewhere in the 8-20 range. Paul's stock has skyrocketed over the last year and Bertrand and Griffey are very solid 3-star players once rated as 4-star. Many think Richardson and Paul have outside chances at the McDonald's All-American Game.

Most importantly, this is a solid class that fits Bruce Weber's style of basketball perfectly. A grtty post player and three swift, versatile guards (all three are possibilities to move over to the point). A great class for Bruce Weber, and on a team with Davis, McCamey, Cole, etc., they should be a force to be reckoned with.

Welcome to the Illini, guys!