Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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None of them played in this era. Most (maybe all) would have played the same cards current players are. Attachment issues can be resolved. I know, I have them too
McGuppin
- Chicago via Central IL
Appreciate your perspective. I'm pretty clearly in the super-minority here when it comes to Coleman. I'm neither heartbroken that he left nor betrayed. He was fine. I appreciate his 4 years of growth and valued his occasional ability to take over in a game. I also grew tired of his inconsistency and this seemingly constant complaining to refs.
So, I truly just wish him the best. Hope he finds a program that helps him grow into the best player he can be.
Well, I'm guessing child support, maintenance and her living in your house with a new guy would leave some kind of mark?My wife abandons me and my kids after 4 years. She is "nothing" to me.
New wife married for 2 years then dies. She will always be faithful.
Kidding aside, your comp makes sense.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Loyalty Hyperbole strikes again, with a vengeance.
IF CoHawk returns to college hoops. IF CoHawk goes to another team. THEN I'll and I'm sure any others holding out hope will acknowledge the situation as it plays out.
I don't entirely disagree but, none of them had this kind of opportunity in this NIL situation either, and without any transfer penalty.
If Karaban stays in the draft and Coleman doesn't, Coleman is a Huskie. IMO.
I believe it is F I not FL
It can't be a miss unless you have all the information, which obviously we don't.
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
Welcome to the super minority. I also wish the best for CoHawk just as i do for all who have honorably worn the O and B, but like you, I didn’t buy a ticket on the CH NBA Express.
Love it!The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...
Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...
I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...
Wow sad very sad
Epsilon
M tipping over
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Since Egor is a Russian citizen there are probably some hoops involved with that, including seeing if it’s okay to somehow arrange money to be sent to him. OFAC has all kinds of sanctions and secret lists.
Someone mentioned Coward a couple days ago and I jumped on the band wagon.
Sounds like he is Washongton St. to lose if he drops out of draft. His former coach at EWU and former teammates are there.
Crazy how talented players coming from small programs then to mid majors are now high major recruits. Coward looks like a pro, I would put him at the top of my list. Seems to be able to play some point as well as SG/SF.
And for those curious on what Kadary got at St. John's ...
Double what TJ got here last year ... That's what I was told ...
Just a guess, but I would think, had the current rules been in play during his time, Kendall Gill might’ve left after his freshman or sophomore year. Same with Dee and Deron after Bill Self left.
NIL / transfer portal have changed everything.
Coleman can do what he wants but I don't have to like it. If you want to be remembered as an all time great then you don't leave for more money or some other excuse. TSJ was NBA or Illinois.
JMO - no way Lakers should retire Lebron's number. Nor should the Heat. The Cavs could - but even though he brought them a championship he left twice. LeBron cares primarily about LeBron.
I am glad Brad has a handle on the portal. If I was college coach at end of my career I would retire. The days of developing players for 4 years to be the best they can be appear to be over.
Interestingly a Marquette friend told me Shaka did not have anybody transfer out and not bring anybody in from the portal. Not everybody is happy about it.
marquettewire.org
www.anonymouseagle.com
Purdue is bringing in 6 freshman and no transfers. They did lose 2 players to portal.
Should be very interesting to see if teams staying old school can succeed.
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Michigan State has not been active in transfer portal in 2023 but appear to be changing their stance
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........The mass exodus of once-ballyhooed freshmen was a major undertone of college basketball's 2024 transfer portal cycle. Forty-eight of the top 61 recruits from the Class of 2023 are expected to return to the college ranks next season. Over half (25 of the 48) are in the 2024 transfer portal......
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Coleman can do what he wants but I don't have to like it. If you want to be remembered as an all time great then you don't leave for more money or some other excuse. TSJ was NBA or Illinois.
JMO - no way Lakers should retire Lebron's number. Nor should the Heat. The Cavs could - but even though he brought them a championship he left twice. LeBron cares primarily about LeBron.
I am glad Brad has a handle on the portal. If I was college coach at end of my career I would retire. The days of developing players for 4 years to be the best they can be appear to be over.
Interestingly a Marquette friend told me Shaka did not have anybody transfer out and not bring anybody in from the portal. Not everybody is happy about it.
SISARICA: Marquette cannot afford another year of no portaling
Last season, Marquette men’s basketball found themselves in the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2013, but that’s as sweet as things would get. After losing to NC State, All-Big East team honorees Tyler Kolek and Oso Ighodaro announced they will be entering their names into the NBA draft...
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Is Marquette Actually Interested In A Transfer Player?
Field Of 68’s Jeff Goodman says the Golden Eagles are on a short list for Derin Saran.
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Purdue is bringing in 6 freshman and no transfers. They did lose 2 players to portal.
Should be very interesting to see if teams staying old school can succeed.
Big Ten Banter: Purdue, Indiana Take Different Paths to Roster Management
Purdue is building its roster through recruiting. Indiana has raided the NCAA transfer portal to build next year's team. Does Matt Painter or Mike Woodson have the better approach? Which program is in better shape entering the 2024-25 season?
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Pair of Purdue basketball players finalize transfer destinations
Mason Gillis and Ethan Morton have both announced where they will play next year
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Michigan State has not been active in transfer portal in 2023 but appear to be changing their stance
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Needs to Fill a Few Holes Recently Left
Michigan State men's basketball has some holes to fill heading into next season.
www.si.com
........The mass exodus of once-ballyhooed freshmen was a major undertone of college basketball's 2024 transfer portal cycle. Forty-eight of the top 61 recruits from the Class of 2023 are expected to return to the college ranks next season. Over half (25 of the 48) are in the 2024 transfer portal......
If they don't go pro, elite basketball recruits are more likely to transfer than stay put
Congratulations, you just signed a ballyhooed freshman! Good luck keeping him around in the portal era
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3+ monthsIllinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
I think Brad should pass on Bird though and go after a more elite wing. He's not athletic enough for the B1G 18. So he’s like a less athletic Larry Bird?www.illinoisloyalty.com
@sharpshot16 indicated that Geoff has been on it for a while now
Joel Goodson
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the ask for a cut of the Nike contract was flippin' nuts
So…. according a Belarusian I know who speaks fluent Russian, Egor Demin likely pronounces his name yeh-GORE D’YO-mihn. She says there’s actually a slight “z” sound between the D and the Y in the last name pronunciation, but it makes no sense really looking at it in an English translation. It would be Dz’YO-mihn if you can get your mouth to actually make that sound.
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