Recent content by DeeForThr33

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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (May 2019)

    Addison Patterson would be a huge lift for next years team. A class of AP, KC, and TJ, along w our returners and we have top 25 talent.
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    good question. same coaches for each squad. regardless, that team was a 9 seed in the tournament. If we get a 9 seed this year, i’ll be ecstatic. I think we could get as high as a 5 or 6 if things come together, but a 8-10 should be an expectation if we land Holyfield.
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    McCamey-Paul-Richardson-Davis-Tisdale vs. Ayo-Trent-Holyfield-Giorgi-Cockburn who ya got?
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    so no Kouma and no Kipper?
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    1: Ayo—Feliz 2: Frazier—Griffin/Damonte 3: Holyfield—Jones 4: Giorgi—Kipper 5: Cockburn—Kane—Kouma Best damn 5 start. That’s 6”1, 6”5, 6”8, 6”9, 6”10. Solid. 3 shooters/scorers, 1 proven double digit post-scorer, and an absolute UNIT at the 5. This is a top half of the league starting 5. If we...
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    nbadraft.net ranked their top high school prospects and have Kofi at 38, January at 39 fwiw, Ayo as the 20th ranked Freshman. Would love to see January get his academics in order and recommit to us for the 2020-21 season if that’s an option.
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    I think an underrated aspect of next year’s team is whether or not Trent can add some real strength. He has gained some weight and size in the past 2 years, but he still has a kids body. He got banged up quite a lot last year when driving, and seemed to interfere with his aggressiveness as the...
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    Kofi will be our starting 5 to start the season, and Giorgi will be our starting 4. Anyone else realistically taking those spots is crazy y’all. Holyfield would be our primary big off the bench, Feliz should be our primary guard off the bench. The only question is the 3 spot. Could see Williams...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2019)

    Blackshear from Va Tech entering the transfer portal. Any chance we go after him? Him and Giorgi at the 4 next year, along with Cockburn at the 5, would be the best frontcourt we’d probably ever had. Would move Jones/Nichols to their natural positions at the 3, and would allow...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2019)

    averaged 5 points and 4 rebounds per game in EYBL.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2019)

    kofi outside of 12-15 feet next year offensively and defensively is where he needs to stay. He’s great and physical inside, is comfortable backing guys down 10+ feet from the rim, and has a little touch on his midrange jumper and hook shots. His size alone makes him a good rim protector and...
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    NBA Draft.net has Ayo as undrafted in their 2019 mock, but 8th in their 2020 mock. not sure how credible they are anymore but wow that’s a big jump.
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    Illinois: 10.3 Indiana: 15.8 Iowa: 6.9 Maryland: .6 Michigan: 12.8 MSU: 17.6 Minnesota:29.6 Nebraska: 49.8 Northwestern:33.2 Ohio St: 20.5 Penn St: 10.6 Purdue: 17.5 Rutgers: 3.7 Wisconsin: 25.8 we lose the 4th least points, not considering who will transfer/go pro.
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    and based on my previous point, we very very very likely will have an easier/less demanding non-conference schedule. win 7/8 nonconference games, win 9/10 conference games, win a game in the BTT, and we are at least on the bubble. absolutely no reason why this group can’t make that type of jump...
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    last year we were 4-15 against conference opponents, this year we were 8-14. Say what you want, but Underwood has proven that not only Groce’s guys weren’t going to cut it, but he had a better record this season being younger and with mostly “his guys”. If “his guys” buy in and stay for next...