Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

kingmal · Dec 25, 2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

MF & his dad stated he's up to 6' 9.5". And he's still growing, albeit a lot slower than when he was in beanstalk mode.

If he was still in beanstalk mode we would have a white Ralph Sampson showing up in 2014

Jphill1989 · Dec 25, 2012, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by IlliniEX2011

Could you continue to give updates like this, I don't know much about him, but from what I've seen and heard it looks like the sky's the limit with this kid. You obviously know your shhhtuff and pay close attention. I think in a few years we'll have a lot of versatility with Hill and Finke and Colbert at the 3/4.

I will be attending his Holiday Tourney games at the Collinsville Shootout, easily one of the top tournaments year after year around and will continue to give updates from there. His East squad is the number 1 seed in the tournament. Honestly watching Belleville East and watching Simeon with an understandably weak Jabari Parker, I think East could give them a run for their money. Not saying they would win, but I know it would be a hard fought game to the end. Hill is that good this year.

WashUIllini · Dec 25, 2012, 10:57 AM

I should be there on Friday to watch Hill as well. His thursday game tips at 9AM lolnothanksbro.

Joel Goodson · Dec 25, 2012, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiCityHoops34

I thought Malcom said in the interview on the previous page his career high was 43?

either way great to see him tearing it up he is going to be the best player in this class IMO.

Better than Jabari???

LoL. Kidding aside, Hill rendered KBD a want, not a need (note: not saying KBD wouldn't have helped or I didn't want him). Hill is wired to score (much more so than KBD) and he's going to be a star.

Warriors1994 · Dec 25, 2012, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rmlsr

you will be able to walk up and buy a ticket, but allow for time standing in line.

Ok thanks, even right before Simeon game?

ChiCityHoops34 · Dec 25, 2012, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

Better than Jabari???

LoL. Kidding aside, Hill rendered KBD a want, not a need (note: not saying KBD wouldn't have helped or I didn't want him). Hill is wired to score (much more so than KBD) and he's going to be a star.

I should have clarified. I was speaking that he was the best player in our incoming class.

Joel Goodson · Dec 25, 2012, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiCityHoops34

I should have clarified. I was speaking that he was the best player in our incoming class.

I know, I was just kidding. Couldn't resist after all the futile JP talk on here.

HeartofaChampion · Dec 25, 2012, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Joel Goodson

Hill is wired to score (much more so than KBD) and he's going to be a star.

+1. He'll be the best of our 2013 recruits, IMO, at UI, and the best pro.

IlliniFreak7 · Dec 25, 2012, 12:16 PM

What do people think about Tate's shot? I haven't seen too much of it but just wondering if people think it will need a lot of work or if it's pretty clean as is?

combes · Dec 25, 2012, 04:50 PM

Going to see Finke at 10:00 am tomorrow.

stevo99 · Dec 25, 2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by combes

Going to see Finke at 10:00 am tomorrow.

You will be sold on him if you have yet to see him play.

IlliniSpine · Dec 25, 2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by combes

Going to see Finke at 10:00 am tomorrow.

Let us know what you think.

Stook64 · Dec 25, 2012, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stevo99

You will be sold on him if you have yet to see him play.

I am going to check him out tommorrow also....

IlliniSpine · Dec 25, 2012, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stook64

I am going to check him out tommorrow also....

Nice. Will expect a report back from you as well

combes · Dec 26, 2012, 09:36 AM

Finke has 5 points at the half. He is looking to pass more than shoot. Some really nice assists. Doesn't need to shoot. Plainfield is bad. They have 8 points at the half. Finke has such great form in his shot and is a really good passer. But his offense is not needed this morning. Still needs to get stronger but talent is there. I will see him again if they play KBD's team later in the tourney.

combes · Dec 26, 2012, 09:50 AM

37-10. Finke has 9. Halfway through third.

combes · Dec 26, 2012, 09:52 AM

Back to back threes for Finke. Has 15. Out of game. Probably for good. 49-16 at end of three.

kingmal · Dec 26, 2012, 09:53 AM

If Finke keeps growing I wonder will he keep his fluidity and get bigger at the same time.

He's still got 2 years to grow and build, but he may be a redshirt candidate with his body going through so many changes

Kramer116 · Dec 26, 2012, 09:54 AM

Thanks as always Combes.

So with getting a chance to see Finke today, who would be a good player comparison for Finke?

Who is he like now? Who does he project to be like once he fills out (if he does)?

Dan · Dec 26, 2012, 10:11 AM

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Finke finishes with 15 pts, 10 of which came in the 3rd. Centennial cruises to a 30+ pt win

http://twitter.com/RyanEasterling

combes · Dec 26, 2012, 11:05 AM

Finke didn't play in the fourth quarter. He plays at 4:30 tomorrow at the Shirk at IWU.

Stook64 · Dec 26, 2012, 11:53 AM

Finke looked good today. Has a picture perfect stroke on his shot. Seems fairly coordinated for his size, although he obviously needs to get stronger. Made some very nice passes to cutters when he was doubled in the post.

WashUIllini · Dec 26, 2012, 12:28 PM

Was he able (if he had the opportunity) to put the ball on the floor when defenders ran too hard at him on the perimeter?

ILLSauce · Dec 26, 2012, 12:30 PM

With Johnson going to SC...who thinks Larry Austin commits soon???

WesterveltVictoryCigar · Dec 26, 2012, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLSauce

With Johnson going to SC...who thinks Larry Austin commits soon???

Not me.

Dec 26, 2012, 09:52 AM	#2942
combes Posts: 2,429	Back to back threes for Finke. Has 15. Out of game. Probably for good. 49-16 at end of three. Last edited by combes; Dec 26, 2012 at 09:56 AM.

Dec 26, 2012, 09:54 AM	#2944
Kramer116 Location: Chicago Posts: 9,595	Thanks as always Combes. So with getting a chance to see Finke today, who would be a good player comparison for Finke? Who is he like now? Who does he project to be like once he fills out (if he does)? __________________ @TomCrean: I am doing great. I have been thinking about you alot since last weekend. A whole lot. How are you doing?

Dec 25, 2012, 10:57 AM	#2928
WashUIllini Posts: 98	I should be there on Friday to watch Hill as well. His thursday game tips at 9AM lolnothanksbro.

Dec 25, 2012, 12:16 PM	#2934
IlliniFreak7 Banned Posts: 210	What do people think about Tate's shot? I haven't seen too much of it but just wondering if people think it will need a lot of work or if it's pretty clean as is?

Dec 25, 2012, 04:50 PM	#2935
combes Posts: 2,429	Going to see Finke at 10:00 am tomorrow.

Dec 26, 2012, 09:36 AM	#2940
combes Posts: 2,429	Finke has 5 points at the half. He is looking to pass more than shoot. Some really nice assists. Doesn't need to shoot. Plainfield is bad. They have 8 points at the half. Finke has such great form in his shot and is a really good passer. But his offense is not needed this morning. Still needs to get stronger but talent is there. I will see him again if they play KBD's team later in the tourney.

Dec 26, 2012, 09:50 AM	#2941
combes Posts: 2,429	37-10. Finke has 9. Halfway through third.

Dec 26, 2012, 09:53 AM	#2943
kingmal Posts: 2,508	If Finke keeps growing I wonder will he keep his fluidity and get bigger at the same time. He's still got 2 years to grow and build, but he may be a redshirt candidate with his body going through so many changes

Dec 26, 2012, 11:05 AM	#2946
combes Posts: 2,429	Finke didn't play in the fourth quarter. He plays at 4:30 tomorrow at the Shirk at IWU.

Dec 26, 2012, 11:53 AM	#2947
Stook64 Posts: 30	Finke looked good today. Has a picture perfect stroke on his shot. Seems fairly coordinated for his size, although he obviously needs to get stronger. Made some very nice passes to cutters when he was doubled in the post.

Dec 26, 2012, 12:28 PM	#2948
WashUIllini Posts: 98	Was he able (if he had the opportunity) to put the ball on the floor when defenders ran too hard at him on the perimeter?

Dec 26, 2012, 12:30 PM	#2949
ILLSauce Director of the Ekey Fan Club Posts: 375	With Johnson going to SC...who thinks Larry Austin commits soon???