Recent content by PasadenaIllini

I'm not sure what "the same offensive category" means. Neither of them are threats from beyond the ark. This means their combined presence on the floor for us would enable two of our opponent's defensive players to clog the paint and prevent our other players from getting points in the paint.

Respectfully disagree. Tre and Ty are not good enough shooters to play together.

I wouldn't say that. There's a reason scouts have Egor in the top 10 in the 24-25 draft. Egor's height, quickness, and skillset make him a nearly impossible matchup...in my opinion Egor'd be in contention for B1G MVP immediately. But Kasparas is a d@mn good player and would help us right...

Kasparas If we actually have a realistic shot at this guy, then we have the chance of getting a future All B1G caliber guard. Quick release on his shot, great handles and all around skills, really quick first step, and decent athleticism. Not sure how schooled he is defensively, but anybody...

Incredible that we're in the hunt for a prospect like this. Is this OA's work?

Never mind. I confused my NBA prospects.

Kasparas is a higher rated prospect than Egor by many pundits. If Egor gets 2 mil, Kasparas might cost 2.5. My advice? Just forget about Kasparas and save yourself the disappointment.

So is he our top target now, or is he a secondary pickup? This doesn't feel like he would fill in our need at guard at all.

Ben would get eaten alive on D by B1G guards. He will be a good 4 for us and will help stretch the floor. He'll also take it to the cup on opposing 4s who close out on him irresponsibly. We need to pick up a quality 2-guard/wing.

Egor is a Top 10 NBA pick THIS YEAR level talent with experience playing well against grown men. Egor would get us those 17 ppg if we needed them from him.

1.That's a big "if" though. Pundits are calling this draft class the worst in quite some time, which might push Jones into the first round. 2. If he does go into the portal, would we be willing or able to pay the asking price? Given the demand for his services and the money that's been...

It ceetainly hasn't done anything to the count of passive aggressive comments in this thread.

Agreed. I would also say Purdue. They return basically their whole team other than Edey and add in a a five star ready-to-contribute recruit in Catchings. If we add in a top level SG/wing this equation changes.

First I was asked about the coaches who are paid more than Brad. I explained what distinguishes them from Brad. And then based upon my explanation, "Brad Underwood is never going to have (my) confidence or trust?" What part of my explanation wasn't factual? What part of my explanation...