Recent content by Piotyr

It does seem like several people are interpreting the May 1 deadline as some sort of player signing deadline, which is hugely impatient. They also see these programs like Michigan, Indiana, Louisville and other recovering disasters scoop up talent fast like it's going out of style and then panic.

Coming to the portal, or coming to Champaign?

Even with Illinois, that hasn't been true. Dain stayed for 2 years, TJ for 2 years, Grandison stayed 3 years. A lot of the draw of Boswell is that he's got 2 years of eligibility. You can't expect it, for sure, but years of eligibility is still an asset for players (and a large part of why...

I took 5 days off the recruiting buzz, what's the current status? Still looking at 4 more additions? Combo guard, scoring wing, rim protector, shooter big?

I probably have Skyy Clark PTSD, but I would have some anxiety here. Talent don't lie, though.

I am here for Baye Watch 2024.

So...you're suggesting that portal recruiting is at a...crossroad?

Booth plays his position and the staff were apparently higher on Booth. Plus Morez Johnson coming in at the 4, and Amani didn't want to be the 3rd guy in line at the 4 spot for the second straight season.

Soembody's got to be the 12th best player on a good major team, night as well be Nico.

Except the blues. Never the blues.

But I thought we already had Fears locked down...

News about players going to play elsewhere makes me sad. I'd like some news about players coming to play for Illinois, particularly in a starting fashion, because it feels at this time like we have a roster of 6 reserves waiting for a starting lineup.

My initial thought, "Good, something to distract the rabid Loyalty posters for a few hours" This feels like a panic hire, of the "let's get this guy before we have to restart the coaching search" variety.