Depth at all positions is a good thing. Never know when any these players might need a sub. Don't think anyone was inferring that a spot going to be taken. Fact of matter a good thing to have a deep bench.
2017 Basketball Transfer Thread
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Alstork has tons of stuff on snapchat from the visit today.
Even looks like someone made him an Illini themed cake.
Other stuff was Ubben, SFC, and looks like they took him to West Quad apartments to see the players digs
Even looks like someone made him an Illini themed cake.
Other stuff was Ubben, SFC, and looks like they took him to West Quad apartments to see the players digs
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Not sure if previously mentioned but does it help that Alstork's coach last year was Scott Nagy, former Illini asst ?
Alstork has tons of stuff on snapchat from the visit today.
Even looks like someone made him an Illini themed cake.
Other stuff was Ubben, SFC, and looks like they took him to West Quad apartments to see the players digs
He has also posted multiple articles of him being here today and what he can bring to the team.
Specifically one about him filling in Malcolm Hill's role.
Mark Alstork Snap Chat
I highly recommend following Mark Alstork on Snap Chat, even if it is just for today. It will give you an inside sneak peak of how the new staff executes an official visit. It also gives you an easy way to chat with Mark. For example, I replied to his snap of him making 432 of 530 shots in a shooting session. I told him we could use that kind of shooting in an Illini uniform next year. He replied back with three rock on emoji and "stay tuned".
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I highly recommend following Mark Alstork on Snap Chat, even if it is just for today. It will give you an inside sneak peak of how the new staff executes an official visit. It also gives you an easy way to chat with Mark. For example, I replied to his snap of him making 432 of 530 shots in a shooting session. I told him we could use that kind of shooting in an Illini uniform next year. He replied back with three rock on emoji and "stay tuned".
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While I personally agree with and adhere to this policy, his literally said in his Snapchat he wants to hear from fans via social media
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Are there any reports of Agau being on campus today?
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illinifaninwi, I get your trepidation and don't necessarily disagree in principle, but the Internet has changed everything, and the NCAA is fooling themselves if they think they can control what people do on social media. IMO, they'd be silly to try, and overstepping their bounds. It's an archaic idea which isn't really applicable anymore. Fans probably want to avoid putting up selfies with recruits talking about how they paid for their dinner, but otherwise I think a little interaction on Twitter isn't going to be an issue with the NCAA.
This is a trifle unfair.
Unless there is some clear reason or invitation to do otherwise, it is a fantastic MO to never engage with recruits on social media. Here, there is an invitation to Illinois fans. That makes it open season.
You're a good man, CoalCity!
They are giving him a presentation now, hearing all good things so far.
Have not heard anything and he has not been with Alstork based on Alstorks snapchat.
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My mistake. Let me clear that up, I meant to lend some justification to your action by mentioning Alstork had specifically requested Illini fans to reach out over social media.
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I don't think anyone on this board can or should try to control who communicates with anyone. We live in America.
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I wouldn't say that - it's not just that Scott was a former assistant for 2 years, it's that his dad Dick Nagy was an assistant under Lou for 17 years, including the flyin Illini days, so Scott grew up in Champaign, was a huge Illini fan, etc. I have to think having him say positive things about the Illini can only help. I'm sure Scott tells stories about those days as a grad assistant.
Sal Iacuzzo
- Yonkers, NY
I'm sure Alstork talked to LaTullip.
EfremWinters84
- S. Carolina
100% agree. Nothing but "positive vibes" likely coming from the Wright State head coach. He knows Illini basketball rather intimately at its peak......up close and personal.
I'm sure that relationship also influenced MLT's transfer there a year ago....at least to a small extent.
That's nice, but IMO still negligible impact on his decision.
2017 all , if the guy says chat him up, more following the better. Let him feel that love.
I'm older too, but you get with times or fall behind.
I'm older too, but you get with times or fall behind.
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Nice. If he ends up at Wisky... :hurl:
wettsten
- Chicago
i'm sure there are plenty of assistants keeping the coaches updated with what he's doing on social media.
i think if you don't know what he's posting then be worried because it's probably not good about you.
All quiet overnight, that is a good thing. Anything on Alstork or Agau?
While it might be nice if Alstork had some big revelation overnight and decided UI is the place to be, he still has three more schools to visit ending with Louisville on the 17th. So, more waiting.