IlliniDent
- Chicago, IL
Huge get as Higgs gives us depth at a position of need. He is definitely a 4 but still gives us 1 more guy who can play in the post. He also helps blunt our need for a 4 next year.
Illini Basketball 2018-2019
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Admissions was busy! Giving Ward credit
Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
http://www.hudl.com/video/3/5000019/5a8a1dd73deb460e84049a45
I didn't watch the whole thing (work always gets int he way), but this video has plenty of defensive highlights. I'm not able to analyze them as to if they show he will be a good defender or not, but for those looking for defensive highlights, there are plenty.
I didn't watch the whole thing (work always gets int he way), but this video has plenty of defensive highlights. I'm not able to analyze them as to if they show he will be a good defender or not, but for those looking for defensive highlights, there are plenty.
welp higgs is taller than 6'7"
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
He's listed at 6' 8" with a 7' 1" wingspan. I think he can figure out the rim protecting part. Sounds like a hard worker and definitely a champion. Good get this late in the game for the Illini.
One thing that everyone probably knows, but this staff isn’t about grabbing a 6 10 back to the basket big. They want energy, high motor, passers who can grab rebounds. Leron had most of that. It’s really a shame he left. Not for him, but for us. Haha.
Like I said, admissions was busy. Still a little work to do for the 2 players now.
It’s a start, just a start. But the staff wants one more big. 5th year ideally. We will see.
Also,
Like I said, admissions was busy. Still a little work to do for the 2 players now.
It’s a start, just a start. But the staff wants one more big. 5th year ideally. We will see.
Also,
https://www.redcuprebellion.com/2017/9/27/16373434/ole-miss-basketball-recruiting-anthony-higgs-andy-kennedy-todd-abernathy-maryland-perry-hall
This article confirms the wingspan, which bodes well for defensive potential at the least. Also sounds like he hasn't been playing high level basketball for long, which bodes well for his overall development too.
I would probably be extremely pumped if our team signed Mickey Mouse at this point, so consider me all in on this kid.
I'm waiting with bated breath...
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
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ivwilsoniv
- Aurora, IL
Bang, Ward comes in and one day later a big commits. Thanks for the recruiting info Ward!
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
Higgs > Ebo ? Understanding they're not the same position. But if that's the case, then this last month was a net positive.
Is he eligible to play this year? If he transferred from Ole Miss, does he have to sit?
I really hope he can play this year.
I really hope he can play this year.
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Not sure if you are serious.....He de-committed from Ole Miss, never played there.
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
I think the concern from the original post was in line with what Kipper had to do. But Kip showed up to Tulane and was set to take summer classes. Sounds like this isn't the case with Higgs.
In terms of upside, probably.
In terms of what they could have done this year, probably not.
KrushCow31
Former Krush Cow
- Chicago, IL
Ward really gained some cred today with that call yesterday about picking up a big. His star shines once more.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Thanks for the assist. :thumb:
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