Recent content by Illini 993

He tore his ACL in his right knee in September, and missed the whole season.

IMHO, Jamir Watkins is our best hope for getting a true alpha. I hope he doesn't impress the NBA scouts.

Just curious, Pepe - have you been to a Braggin Rights game in St Louis? I have been to over 25, and it is a truly special event.

Insiders, after reading some scouting reports on Jamir Watkins, it seems he might be a pretty good fit at wing for the Illini. The reports say he is a good secondary ball handler, capable of initiating the offense, plays good D, and can score from all three spots. If he doesn't go to the NBA...

Except Tomislav Ivisic will be 21 years old before the season starts. His twin brother already made the leap, and IMO he is a breakout candidate this year for Arkansas. I think Tomaslav would be a good get, to say the least.

Jamir Watkins is in the portal. He is considered a possible 2nd rounder in the NBA Draft. If he stays in college, he might be worth a look. Listed as a 6'7" 210 lbs SF, he played last year at Florida State, with 15.6 pts (on 10.5 shots/game,) 6 RBs, 2.8 assists, 50.4eFG, .500 on 2s, .344 on 3s...

The Daily Memphian has a headline of, "Memphis' David Jones will not enter transfer portal ahead of deadline." (1 PM CT) https://dailymemphian.com/article/43575/memphis-tigers-basketball-david-jones-transfer-portal Also, on the clip of Big Z's brother posted above, at 1:20 the guy shooting...

With the slim pickings at center, maybe Aubin Gateretse from Stetson would be worth a look. 11.6/7.6/.8 per game with 1.5 blocks in 24" a game. 6'11"

Insiders, I'm not one who is worried, I think BU will reload well. Just wondering though - is the original plan still intact, or has it been adjusted as the portal plays out? I wish that it was the original Mutombo that just hit the portal. How about just adding Small and Garrison from OK State...

Aleksa Dimitrijevic is a 7 foot Serbian that will turn 18 on May 30, and has been on the Serbian U18 team. Bogoljub Markovic is 6'11", Pavel Misic is 6'10". Not an insider at all, just Google guessing based on BU being in Serbia.

Maybe Jim Todd?

Just an FYI, or do you think we have interest? I like his game, but Miami isn't exactly known for teaching defense. :sneaky:

Indy, glad to see you back dropping a few pearls here. UNC Wilmington's Trazarien White just entered the portal. His numbers look pretty good to me: 19.8, 6.8, 1.6; 51% on 2s, 39 on 3s (tho just 2 attempts/game,) 71.6 on FTs, 52.1 eFG; 6'6" 180 lbs; 2.5 TOs/game not great. He is from Texas. The...

Chaz Lanier either has, or is about to, enter the portal from North Florida. 19.7, 4.8, 1.8 with eFG% of 63.6. 6'4", .603 (2s,) .440 (3s,) and .880 on FTs. This guy would be a good get to slide into the backcourt with KBoswell. From Nashville, and Tennessee has shown interest.

I'm not sure I do either, but they almost look like twins?