Joel Goodson
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I think there's little doubt that Gentry has hoops chops. Especially, with Underwood's schemes. The only question is, can he recruit well? Obviously, that remains to be seen.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (September 2019)
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I think there's little doubt that Gentry has hoops chops. Especially, with Underwood's schemes. The only question is, can he recruit well? Obviously, that remains to be seen.
I suppose it could, but I wouldn't bet on it. Recruiting is 7 days a week. If Whitman is looking over their shoulders, telling them to stay away from situations they think they can handle, then you're going to have conflict. Isn't that a big part of how we got Underwood from OSU in the first place? Also hard to imagine they're on the same page if Whitman got involved in such a major way as telling them to make staff changes. Underwood is too seasoned to let it affect the team, but I wouldn't be surprised if this has ramifications later.
If we have the season we want and our AD takes the handcuffs off everything will smooth out but if not....
Absolutely the guy can coach hoops. That's the reason Brad wanted him for Assistant to the head coach. I wouldn't get your hopes up on his recruiting abilities from what I've heard but who knows.
Joel Goodson
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Thanks for that. As to my hopes, they're not high. I just hope Gentry becomes an adequate recruiter (whatever that is, lol).
illini80
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That certainly leaves open the possibility that BU could leave if he feels micromanaged (ie being told how his coaches are allowed to play the recruiting game.) A really good season could make him attractive after a complete rebuild. A disappointing season would limit his options.If we have the season we want and our AD takes the handcuffs off everything will smooth out but if not....
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He is planning on having a great season lol
That's not it....the FBI stuff all has to do with the shoe companies and coaches. we aren't involved in that.
illini80
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This seems a bit more than tread lighter. One coach essentially gone and at least some indication our best recruiter is going too far for JW.
Listen, I don’t want to get hammered again, but it seem unlikely we are playing in the same game as these other programs. Of course we have no way of knowing either.
Your not the only one blowing hot air around here...but calm yourself a bit and come back down to earth...
As i said the other day every schools version of the game is different. We aren't doing the same stuff as Arizona or Duke.
What about Louisville?
Lol a league of their own. But if I was a big recruit I would definitely take an OV to Louisville lol
Recruiting is not for the weak-kneed or nervous. You might want to take a deep breath and step away. Cross your fingers while you're at it, though.
sacraig
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I think, based on his prior experience, that expecting him to be a recruiting wizard right now is clearly a bridge too far. What we have to hope is that he can learn that part of the job while making seriously positive contributions now in the coaching aspects of the job.
sacraig
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If you are expecting every recruit, especially top ones, to commit on or right after their visit without weighing their options and/or enjoying the process, then I might suggest that following recruiting is not for you, friend.
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Hopefully the hoops chops will turn into more wins which turns into easier recruiting - rinse and repeat.
Sound advice......and advice i'm incapable of taking. I will, however, cross my fingers!
Well talk is that Arizona is out, so maybe you'll feel better. I feel great about the recruitment and always have, but then, I'm from Peoria. We also have 3 of 4 CBs for Miller and have Da'Monte on our team. Miller has been close to Da'Monte and his family for years.
You guys talk in circles way too much for me. What does taking the handcuffs off mean?
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