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I have not seen him play, but his stats don’t appear to show a wing that can fill it up from outside. Did we recruit him out of HS? Rivals only shows him with offers from Valpo and Loyola..289 3pt%?
I have not seen him play, but his stats don’t appear to show a wing that can fill it up from outside. Did we recruit him out of HS? Rivals only shows him with offers from Valpo and Loyola..289 3pt%?
If BU feels that he can improve on that percentage like I think.GB will for example then i say take him but if not then i agree and would pass on him. Not too long ago our PGs could not shoot well from three and it killed our offense when JT and others were not closely guarded..289 3pt%?
Luther Head shot 29% from deep during his freshman year. So did Aaron Jordan..289 3pt%?
Chicago KidLuther Head shot 29% from deep during his freshman year. So did Aaron Jordan.
Jordan shot 34%.Luther Head shot 29% from deep during his freshman year. So did Aaron Jordan.
having a guy who isn’t a freshman and knows the system is still a good idea.
My mistake. His 2 pt% was 29%Jordan shot 34%.
This.
I agree that it is important to keep the pipe line filled. However, believe the system requires that everyone is capable of shooting. Do not know if he is capable of improving that percentage but it isn't satisfactory for where we want to go. If they decide to take him they will have made that decision and I not capable of second guessing them.I think it’s important to take a PG/CG guy in this class. You probably lose two after next year, and even if you can count on getting a couple of guys like Miller or Burnett, having a guy who isn’t a freshman and knows the system is still a good idea.
Freeman might not be a big splash, but he could be important to maintaining the program as talent turns over.
Not sure where to post this but I just read Jontay Porter tore his ACL again. Tough break for the kid.
Jamie Jaquez UCLA commit before Alford fires, was another player with Illini offer. Can’t find info if he is staying committed though. One article was expecting him to be there.
Feliz isn’t burning the nets but he’s been effective anyway. Hopefully Freeman can make a leap if he comes. Either way I think he can contribute.I agree that it is important to keep the pipe line filled. However, believe the system requires that everyone is capable of shooting. Do not know if he is capable of improving that percentage but it isn't satisfactory for where we want to go. If they decide to take him they will have made that decision and I not capable of second guessing them.
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#Illini Bball rec. update - Just left a retirement party. Family friend from Calif. uspet with me I didn’t call his nephew 3-star ‘20 6’9” Coleman Hawkins has an ILL. offer, extremely interested. Dad & family originally from Chi., played overseas with former Illini Jens Kujawa.
Similar to Mark Alstork.Was Valpo/the MVC so bad that we really wouldn't want a player who averaged 11ppg, 4.3rpg, and almost 2 steals per game as a freshman backing up Trent as a redshirt sophomore just because his three point percentage wasn't good?
Except he’ll be a sophomore and not a grad transfer. Alstork’s freshman year stats: 5.6 ppg, 1.5 apg, 3.1 rpg and 0.5 steals. Freeman is a very good defender and will only get better.Similar to Mark Alstork.
Alstork wasnt a PG. Our G must be at least 33% or better from 3. I hated when our PGs were not good enough shooter to be closely guarded under Groce. I do not want that again. Hopefully he can improve if BU wants him.Similar to Mark Alstork.