I don’t see anyone in a boot. Does that mean Verdonk is participating? Good news if so.
Take it for what it's worth but I heard an interview by a reporter of a Wichita newspaper who called the allegations BS. He claims that there were a number (6?) of disgruntled players who had been recruited over and wanted to transfer. When they made the decision they assumed that they were going to be granted immediate eligibility at their new schools. When the ncaa drug its feet on passing the new rule for immediate eligibility, they got concerned that they might have to sit out a year. Thus, they got together and came up with the abuse story in order to grease the way for immediate eligibility. This local reporter, of course, has a vested interest in not antagonizing the coaching staff.
Looks like BBV in blue on the far right of the second picture with no boot on either. Looks like trent is wearing blue also in the second picture, but they may have swapped up teams by then.In that practice photo can anyone identify who's on each team?
From what I see (Offense / Defense):
Giorgi / Kofi
Orange Shoes (Miller?) / Hawkins
? (far left corner) / Curbelo (white sleeves)
? (Hutcherson?) / Ayo (on ball)
Williams / blocked from view (Trent?)
Sidelines: Verdonk, Lieb, Grandison (arms behind back), ? Hamlin?
If I'm right that means
Team A: Trent, Ayo, Curbelo, Hawkins, Kofi
Team B: Hutcherson, Miller, Williams, ?, Giorgi
I don’t see anyone in a boot. Does that mean Verdonk is participating? Good news if so.
Looks like BBV in blue on the far right of the second picture with no boot on either. Looks like trent is wearing blue also in the second picture, but they may have swapped up teams by then.
He also appears to be about the only player with a mask on. Does that mean that he wasn't an active participant?Looks like BBV in blue on the far right of the second picture with no boot on either. Looks like trent is wearing blue also in the second picture, but they may have swapped up teams by then.
Jeremy Werner confirmed that BBV had a foot flare up and is back in a boot for now.He also appears to be about the only player with a mask on. Does that mean that he wasn't an active participant?
Never good when big guys have continuing foot issues.Jeremy Werner confirmed that BBV had a foot flare up and is back in a boot for now.
Wonder why no Hutcherson. Did you get to see the scrimmage? How did everyone look?Orange, scrimmaging: Curbelo, Ayo, Grandison, Hawkins, Kofi
Blue, scrimmaging: Trent, Miller, Damonte, Griffith, Giorgi
Orange sideline: Hamlin, Lieb, Padilla
Blue sideline: Verdonk, unclear if he's practicing
Hutcherson, Tyler, and Serven don't look suited up to scrimmage
Hutcherson still has a back issue that has plagued him all summer. Hasn't played ball in quite a while.Wonder why no Hutcherson. Did you get to see the scrimmage? How did everyone look?
Never good when big guys have continuing foot issues.
I just saw these picturesWonder why no Hutcherson. Did you get to see the scrimmage? How did everyone look?
Underwood mentions Ayo Dosunmu is up to 206 pounds. He was 170 as a freshman.
Mentioned they could post him up more. I can see Ayo knowing the Kobe fadeaway well (which was a copy of the MJ fadeaway).
Underwood: Jermaine Hamlin had a hand procedure during the summer. Hasn't started practicing yet.
Underwood: Coleman Hawkins "an elite shooter," a great ballhandler and "an elite passer" with good IQ and instincts.
Says he will get on the court "earlier than maybe even I thought."
At 6-10, Underwood calls him a great stretch four and eventually probably a three.
Underwood on freshmen impact on the court: "They're probably ahead of any group of freshmen" he's had.
Still developing chemistry and adapting to college game. "Where they're at learning and understanding is way ahead of any group we've ever had."
@ALionEye asked Underwood if Kofi will have the green light to shoot threes.
Underwood: "No." Added he might let him throw up one a game.
Underwood hopes last year's shooting was "a one-off year." Said Adam Miller is "an elite shooter."
Asked him about scheduling and specifically Missouri, and he said a lot is on the table but has few answers on the nonconference schedule right now. A lot of issues to work through with testing, etc.
Underwood: Austin Hutcherson and Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk
Hutcherson has some back issues, hasn't practiced or done anything this spring. Another exam soon.
BBV had a foot flare-up, in a boot. Out now.
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I believe that the Illini are undefeated in the Illini Classic. One year, maybe 86 or 87, I think Auburn nearly beat them. I will now research and see how close I am.Return of the Illini Classic!!
Yep, '87 vs. Auburn, 107-103, in OT. And my doesn't think that I have a good memory.I believe that the Illini are undefeated in the Illini Classic. One year, maybe 86 or 87, I think Auburn nearly beat them. I will now research and see how close I am.
Your what?Yep, '87 vs. Auburn, 107-103, in OT. And my doesn't think that I have a good memory.
I didn’t remember a school like Auburn ever being in it so yours is better than mine. I recalled them always being cupcakes.Yep, '87 vs. Auburn, 107-103, in OT. And my doesn't think that I have a good memory.
Auburn was pretty good in the mid-80's (remarkably, they were better after Barkley left than when he was there). 5 straight NCAA appearances, getting to the Sweet Sixteen 3 times and advancing once to the Elite Eight.I didn’t remember a school like Auburn ever being in it so yours is better than mine. I recalled them always being cupcakes.
I understand. I meant I recalled only non power 5 cupcakes being in the classicAuburn was pretty good in the mid-80's (remarkably, they were better after Barkley left than when he was there). 5 straight NCAA appearances, getting to the Sweet Sixteen 3 times and advancing once to the Elite Eight.
I think he forgot.Your what?
Chuck Person says "Thank You".........Auburn was pretty good in the mid-80's (remarkably, they were better after Barkley left than when he was there). 5 straight NCAA appearances, getting to the Sweet Sixteen 3 times and advancing once to the Elite Eight.