I wanna know what a commit is, and I want you to storr me!Insiders, where do we stand with AJ Storr?
I wanna know what a commit is, and I want you to storr me!Insiders, where do we stand with AJ Storr?
Side by side would be my guess
I've seen him mentioned as a guard several times and that is one thing I don't see. I see him mostly as a 4, and don't see him playing the 3 much unless he can improve as a passer (I like a lot of his skills, but consider me doubtful about that one...). Tre strikes me as someone coming to occupy a QG type role. I think he's got quite a bit more upside on QG, but TBD on his maturity and locker room fit (felt QG was huge in that regard).On Tre White-
He’s obviously very talented- a guard that gets 6 rebounds a game doesn’t lack effort
At least there is no Edey to guard! Amani showed he could hold his own defensively at times (Guarding Freeman) and will have a half-season under his belt. Combine that with platooning Rez and Booth, they should be alright...I hopeI have to say I really like this strategy that BU and Co. are implementing. Get guys who are going to be here for at least two years so they can build chemistry for year two, get Fletched, and play how BU wants them to play. Sprinkle in some guys we recruited who've had time to develop and learn the system also. Could be huge versus the portal mercenary route most teams are going for. My only concern is a lack of a true BIG man. Maybe it's just reactionary due to the teams dominating this year both having massive center types, but it also seems that was our kryptonite and I'm curious how we counteract that when it comes time to play those type of teams again. When we had Kofi it masked so many problems for us.
That said, if what transpires is what Indy and others are alluding to I could easily see us being another Top 15-25 team this coming year and then if we can keep continuity being a Top 5-10 team and really making another run the following year.
Wait, I thought we were in front? How did we fall back?Side by side would be my guess
Maybe could be a Jaren Jackson comp if he can put on some weight.I'll need to go look at some video of Booth because I thought I saw him listed at 6' 10" and only 205 lbs. Yikes!
EDIT: Ok - I looked at video. He's got skill / athleticism and a little bit of dawg in him. He's only 18 and with maturity and good strength coach (I hear we have one), he could go full dawg. Keep working on that 3-stroke and he could be dangerously versatile. I'm a believer.
EV analogy?? Pffffft.... F#$k that. There is only one acceptable car analogy for the current state of this program.
Please say that you're being sarcastic? There are only so many "updates" that they can give.Wait, I thought we were in front? How did we fall back?
I don't see Booth as a comp to Hawkins - I think Booth is exactly what QG was to the team this year. He's a stretch 4 who will stand in the corner and take threes (he took 3.6 3's a game in 20 min) and then mix in the pump fake and drive/dunk. He has a lot more upside than QG given he's was a freshman last year, but that is his direct comp next year I think. I can see why the staff wants him in that role, I think he can be first half of the season QG.Think a longer, more physically imposing Coleman Hawkins who is still only 18.
Big guy with perimeter skills and 3 point range who can rebound and guard up and down the lineup. Hawkins is a better passer, but I definitely see NBA potential in Booth.
College fans underrate date of birth as something NBA scouts are looking at.
You mean the car company whose website's front page advertises "Fully-jaw-dropping electric" in giant font? Lmao. I think you just made Robert's analogy.EV analogy?? Pffffft.... F#$k that. There is only one acceptable car analogy for the current state of this program.
Could be. Booth is a bit longer than QG and would be more valuable to us (and the NBA) if he can be a stretch 5, but a QG-type role is possible too.I don't see Booth as a comp to Hawkins - I think Booth is exactly what QG was to the team this year. He's a stretch 4 who will stand in the corner and take threes (he took 3.6 3's a game in 20 min) and then mix in the pump fake and drive/dunk. He has a lot more upside than QG given he's was a freshman last year, but that is his direct comp next year I think. I can see why the staff wants him in that role, I think he can be first half of the season QG.
But… a Porsche is not an everyday car.EV analogy?? Pffffft.... F#$k that. There is only one acceptable car analogy for the current state of this program.
Joel... in a sluggish transfer portal environment, never, EVER...EV analogy?? Pffffft.... F#$k that. There is only one acceptable car analogy for the current state of this program.
But… a Porsche is not an everyday car.
Guys the car is an '05 Bonneville. BU just took it for a nice wash and wax.But… a Porsche is not an everyday car.
You mean the car company whose website's front page advertises "Fully-jaw-dropping electric" in giant font? Lmao. I think you just made Robert's analogy.
He is skinny but I think he's maybe a bit longer than Coleman and more vertically explosive. So while I think he would get bullied and backed down by more physical interior players he will be able to do a better job contesting those shots and providing rim protection on drives than Coleman did.Sounds great! Does he look like he can hang with bigger centers defensively if we play him at the 5 spot?
Last point is spot on as well re: Boswell (he's still 18 and gonna be a junior next year!)
Ah, for you and me, perhaps. But it is if you can afford it and won't settle for anything less. I believe there's a direct analogy to the attitude of our current head coach.But… a Porsche is not an everyday car.
If EVs are a massive disappointment, then we cannot hitch Illinois' basketball program to them. Rarely will I say this, but Robert is wrong.You mean the car company whose website's front page advertises "Fully-jaw-dropping electric" in giant font? Lmao. I think you just made Robert's analogy.