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6’3” sophomore Joseph Bertrand was present at the Wisconsin/Ohio State game this past Tuesday. After the game, Wisconsin offered Bertrand a scholarship. According to a close source, contrary to popular belief, this is just his second offer, with SIU-Carbondale being the first. However, many schools have shown interest including Bradley, Illinois, Illinois State, and Michigan State.

6’4” uprising junior Iman Shumpert has seen his stock explode over the course of the past few months! According to Iman, he has received offers Bradley, Illinois State, Loyola-Chicago, Minnesota, Nevada, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Northwestern, Southern Illinois, Toledo, and Western Kentucky. Additionally, Clemson, Creighton, Georgia Tech, Illinois, and Wisconsin have all shown considerable interest. Clemson seems to be his favorite though he has yet to declare a true leader.

6’8” Eureka center Jordan Prosser will be out for 3-6 weeks with a dislocated knee cap. The sophomore sensation has already received an offer from Bradley and hears often from the likes of many Big Ten and Big East schools, Kentucky, and Xavier. Arizona, Duke, North Carolina, and other ACC programs have also inquired about him.

6’0” Chicago De La Salle sophomore Derek Needham has seen early interest from Georgetown and Michigan.

Add Dayton, Illinois State, and Indiana State to the list of those who have offered 6’8” Decatur Eisenhower forward, Jeremy Robinson. Along with those three, Baylor, Bradley, and Iowa State have also offered the once Ole Miss commit. Iowa and Virginia are among other schools recruiting Jeremy.