Illinois Hoops Summer Recruiting Thread

TCTORNADO · Jul 31, 2012, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by illinisc

I wonder if the Sterling Brown offer sheds any light on Kendrick Nunn's situation.

Very insightful!! Isn't Sterling related to Dee somehow??

blmillini · Jul 31, 2012, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TCTORNADO

Very insightful!! Isn't Sterling related to Dee somehow??

No, he is related to Shannon Brown, who played with Dee in high school.

Vick217 · Jul 31, 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Kramer116

https://twitter.com/JeffRabjohns

Pretty sure they are cousins!

Foo G · Jul 31, 2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Vick217

Pretty sure they are cousins!

They might refer to each other as "Cuz", but I think that's as close as they'd get.

Foo G · Jul 31, 2012, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jhayton

I think when this is all said and done KBD has the skills to be a burger boy next year. He just needs to put the time in (like he has been) and keep trucking. I think it would be a shame if we can't convince him to come here.

I wonder if that would hurt our chances with him? (Higher profile = more big name program appeal)
Hopefully, we'll already have him signed well in advance of that anyway!

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Originally Posted by illiniparkie

I think the staff IS watching Tyler Ulis. Paul Klee and Cody Westerlund were saying they don't think he will get an offer because of his size but Paul and Cody are not on the staff (and Cody has just left for Ames, IA). From what I have read, Tyler really handles the ball well and plays hard with a good basketball IQ. I would love to watch him play for Illinois if he gets an offer.

I get what you're saying, but they get a lot of information straight from the source.
If Ulis is not considered a John Groce style PG because of his size and his pass-first mentality, that would be a shame.
Hopefully he'll get an offer soon and we can end all of this speculation and guessing as to the coaches' opinions of him and how he would fit in.

ILLINIFAN2 · Jul 31, 2012, 05:10 PM

Commit moment maybe???

Karrington Ward‏@Kward14bball

I'm just waiting on my moment

Vick217 · Jul 31, 2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

They might refer to each other as "Cuz", but I think that's as close as they'd get.

I know I have read on other boards that they were cousins and I think DEE tweeted something about the offer today

RyanK · Jul 31, 2012, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ILLINIFAN2

Commit moment maybe???

Karrington Ward‏@Kward14bball

I'm just waiting on my moment

Song lyrics, but you never know..

TCTORNADO · Jul 31, 2012, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Foo G

I wonder if that would hurt our chances with him? (Higher profile = more big name program appeal)
Hopefully, we'll already have him signed well in advance of that anyway!

I get what you're saying, but they get a lot of information straight from the source.
If Ulis is not considered a John Groce style PG because of his size and his pass-first mentality, that would be a shame.
Hopefully he'll get an offer soon and we can end all of this speculation and guessing as to the coaches' opinions of him and how he would fit in.

No it wouldn't.

Calvin · Jul 31, 2012, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Hugh Jorgen

What I found interesting, confusing, and frustrating all at once was how he was told repeatedly by the coaching staff that all he had to do was "rebound and defend" and "don't worry about scoring", and he would be in the rotation and see minutes at the 4.

Well, he led the team in rebounds per minute played I believe...and although not an adept defender, he did play hard on the defensive end in his very limited minutes on the court.

So with that in mind, what message was sent to Shaw???

I think this can't be overstated --the previous coaching staff lost control of the team.

A talented class will get a fresh start with Groce, and I'm eager to see what he can do with them. I'm not convinced we'll see much change from BP3 or DJ, but with minutes being spread deeper, it should be exciting to watch Groce install his system and acquire the talent to run it well over the next few seasons.

alexander58 · Jul 31, 2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Calvin

I think this can't be overstated --the previous coaching staff lost control of the team.

A talented class will get a fresh start with Groce, and I'm eager to see what he can do with them. I'm not convinced we'll see much change from BP3 or DJ, but with minutes being spread deeper, it should be exciting to watch Groce install his system and acquire the talent to run it well over the next few seasons.

Most freshmen struggle. Neither Richmond or Leonard deserved any more minutes than they received. I didn't see anything from Shaw that suggested he was shorted on minutes. If you want to keep telling yourself there was a coach-wide conspiracy against giving more playing time to freshmen, feel free. Most coaches will give more minutes to more experienced players. They typically make less mistakes (mistakes that lead to easy baskets for the opponent).

UofIChE06 · Jul 31, 2012, 07:03 PM

Not that it is really that big of a deal but XRM is releasing his top 10 tomorrow. I would think UI will be on it.

combes · Jul 31, 2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Vick217

I know I have read on other boards that they were cousins and I think DEE tweeted something about the offer today

Shannon and Dee are not related so Sterling would not be related to Dee either. Dee and Shannon often joke about it, though.

MTILLINOIS · Jul 31, 2012, 07:12 PM

Now the offers are starting to roll from the coaching staff. I expect more to come as they offer and wait for kids to commit.

MTILLINOIS · Jul 31, 2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by combes

Shannon and Dee are not related so Sterling would not be related to Dee either. Dee and Shannon often joke about it, though.

+1. That how I remember it too.

Calvin · Jul 31, 2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by alexander58

Most freshmen struggle. Neither Richmond or Leonard deserved any more minutes than they received. I didn't see anything from Shaw that suggested he was shorted on minutes. If you want to keep telling yourself there was a coach-wide conspiracy against giving more playing time to freshmen, feel free. Most coaches will give more minutes to more experienced players. They typically make less mistakes (mistakes that lead to easy baskets for the opponent).

You've really stretched this beyond the breaking point. My comment is not about deluding myself on freshman as you say, it's about the difference a team in disarray can have on a player's attitude and motivation.

I do not to care to argue something that's obvious to me and the majority of posters, but feel free to put words in my mouth if it makes you feel better.

Dan · Jul 31, 2012, 08:07 PM

This thread has unraveled. New thread!

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ILLINIFAN2 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 362	Commit moment maybe??? Karrington Ward‏@Kward14bball I'm just waiting on my moment

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UofIChE06 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 651	Not that it is really that big of a deal but XRM is releasing his top 10 tomorrow. I would think UI will be on it.

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