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Illinois basketball fans can relax. The Illini's highest-rated recruit in decades, 6-foot-6-inch sophomore Jereme Richmond of Waukegan, is maintaining his allegiance to the orange and blue. In fact, Richmond laughs when asked if there's any chance he could pull an Eric Gordon on the Illini. Gordon reneged on his commitment and wound up at Indiana.

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February 15, 2008  07:39 AM ET
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February 15, 2008  08:53 AM ET
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This kid has plenty time to change his mind. And that should put Uof I fans on suicide watch.

February 15, 2008  02:11 PM ET
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Lol, very true

February 15, 2008  05:21 PM ET
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You can play for Illinois, or win a championship as a Tar Heel. You choice kid.

February 15, 2008  05:27 PM ET
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I think sophomore year is too early for kids to commit. At least we know if he changes his mind, it probably won't be a different big 10 school.

February 16, 2008  12:32 AM ET
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bhelton.....you're assuming that the tar Heels would want hom.......

February 16, 2008  12:33 AM ET
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bhelton.....you're assuming that the Tar Heels would want him.......

February 16, 2008  02:37 PM ET
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he committed when he was a freshman anyway. but i think we're safe with him he was quoted in this article telling illinois fans that they should be ready for '10

February 18, 2008  12:48 AM ET
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His 15-16 years old, it would not shock me if he pulled a gordon

February 21, 2008  12:51 PM ET
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Richmond commited as a Frosh because he wanted to, not because he was heavily recruited. He reportedly has always wanted to play for Illinois, something that shouldn't change anytime soon.

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February 29, 2008  09:11 AM ET
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University of Indiana fans, rejoice! You finally got the coach you deserve! EG will go pro at the end of this season, and then where will you be? Hoosiers Blow Goats!

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