Bold prediction: the rebirth of Kipper. He returns to his 2017-18 form and is a solid wing starter going into the B10 conference play, maybe averaging 8ppg and 4rpg.
I agree with this and the fact that he was testing the waters this year makes it even more clear that he intends to jump to the NBA next year. Not getting there would be hugely deflating and a bad look for our program. I am confident he will be a first round pick.in next year's draft.The perception that the program can take a talent like Ayo and help him develop into a 1st round pick and make a lot of $$$$$ may do more for the Illini basketball program than having Ayo stick around one more year....not that I would mind him staying....just saying ...him leaving after this year may benefit the program more than a person realizes....plus opens up a PG spot the next year for another talent looking to improve and move onto the next level...just saying
Paramount in order for us to be Top 4 in conference. Good Kipper with our other pieces makes us a Top 20 team, easily.Bold prediction: the rebirth of Kipper. He returns to his 2017-18 form and is a solid wing starter going into the B10 conference play, maybe averaging 8ppg and 4rpg.
Anyone know if this is an actual recent photo of MJ at an U of I practice, or just a stock photo that captures ActionJackson's enthusiasm for the coming year? Cause it would be wicked cool if he actually was on campusView attachment 4585
Good God am I excited for this season!! Let's GOOOOOO
Anyone know if this is an actual recent photo of MJ at an U of I practice, or just a stock photo that captures ActionJackson's enthusiasm for the coming year? Cause it would be wicked cool if he actually was on campus
Anyone know if this is an actual recent photo of MJ at an U of I practice, or just a stock photo that captures ActionJackson's enthusiasm for the coming year? Cause it would be wicked cool if he actually was on campus
Maui invitationalIt's from 2008/2009 when Jeffery Jordan played for the Illini.
Maui invitational
You mean the one that scored 31 against Iowa and 27 against MSU?Bold prediction: the rebirth of Kipper. He returns to his 2017-18 form and is a solid wing starter going into the B10 conference play, maybe averaging 8ppg and 4rpg.
Those skills look like they’ll translate to the B1G immediately. Thanks for the link. I hadn’t seen him before.
Good video on Kouma. Might be a year or two before he contributes, but there’s a lot to work with here.
I disagree. We will need someone to step up. Hopefully 3 or 4 do step up. It could be Tev. Griff. Damonte, Kip, or Verdonk. I think the fact we have more options and have improved at all positions and have more options available is why we will be better.Paramount in order for us to be Top 4 in conference. Good Kipper with our other pieces makes us a Top 20 team, easily.
This is an honest question. It's the last word in your statement. "Easily". This was a 12-21(???) team last year that lost by 20(were down by almost 30) in their last game of the season. Being a top 20 team puts us at about 24-9, 25-8(give or take). You see this group "easily" making a 12 to 13 game improvement?Paramount in order for us to be Top 4 in conference. Good Kipper with our other pieces makes us a Top 20 team, easily.
Please please please let this be true.You mean the one that scored 31 against Iowa and 27 against MSU?
Curious about when Giorgi hurt his thumb. He was 4/7 on 3 pt shots in the first three games and 0/9 in the next three. Believe he will surprise on his shooting capability and if so may be the most valuable piece.
Those skills look like they’ll translate to the B1G immediately. Thanks for the link. I hadn’t seen him before.
Shoots with either hand.Doesn't get off the ground much so will be interesting to watch his development. Looks bigger/thicker than what I was expecting.
Good video on Kouma. Might be a year or two before he contributes, but there’s a lot to work with here.
This is an honest question. It's the last word in your statement. "Easily". This was a 12-21(???) team last year that lost by 20(were down by almost 30) in their last game of the season. Being a top 20 team puts us at about 24-9, 25-8(give or take). You see this group "easily" making a 12 to 13 game improvement?
While I love your optimism, I challenge you to find 24 or 25 wins on our schedule that you "easily" see us winning.
If we get a high seed in the NIT or low seed in the NCAA's, that would be an incredibly positive turnaround. To say that this is easily a #4 or #5 seed in the NCAA, from where we ended last season, is fairly unrealistic. To be vastly improved, is not
This is just wishful thinking because you want him back. But the thing is, if Ayo isn't a lottery pick this year Illinois isn't going to have the type of season we want them to have.I still see Ayo as a 3 year player, Dwill
Big IF incoming: what I was responding to was if Kipper would average 8/4 per game. IF he were to do that along with leaps from the sophomores, it’s easily within the realm of possibility to improve by 10+ games. Again big IFs.This is an honest question. It's the last word in your statement. "Easily". This was a 12-21(???) team last year that lost by 20(were down by almost 30) in their last game of the season. Being a top 20 team puts us at about 24-9, 25-8(give or take). You see this group "easily" making a 12 to 13 game improvement?
While I love your optimism, I challenge you to find 24 or 25 wins on our schedule that you "easily" see us winning.
If we get a high seed in the NIT or low seed in the NCAA's, that would be an incredibly positive turnaround. To say that this is easily a #4 or #5 seed in the NCAA, from where we ended last season, is fairly unrealistic. To be vastly improved, is not