Yeah, HRF was special. So have many other Illini, but Frankie was special even among my handful of top guys.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2018)
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Yeah, HRF was special. So have many other Illini, but Frankie was special even among my handful of top guys.
Here you go. Enjoy this new video of Ayo feeding dimes. With the way Ayo, Trent, and El General can feed dimes, has to bode well for big guys: Mr. Okoro, Mr. Golden, Mr. Kane, Mr. Liddell, Mr. Bezhanishvili, etc.
https://twitter.com/SLAM_HS/status/986274753857163265
https://twitter.com/SLAM_HS/status/986274753857163265
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I'd be interested to read what they had to say about Jalen Brunson three years ago and how many players they project entering the draft in each of the next two years.
Correct, some are just high on their usual stuff.
Everything Ayo does just looks so effortless. Even when it comes to finishing has anyone actually seen him go up hard for a dunk? It seems like he is why waste the energy type of guy and lets just do a simple lay-up
Being a good layup-maker is an underappreciated skill. It's not flashy, but can't be understated.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Frank had a way of just dominating games.
I think Golden will be tough to get off of east coast.
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal
Yeah i agree 100%. I guess i was more going for that he could be explosive if he wanted to as far as finishing goes but he just doesn't bother.
JJ Redick did an interview years ago after his first dunk or something and he said yeah he can dunk but its not his game. if he can take a lay up why waste the extra energy
This is actually a minor gripe I have with his game. This habit will get him blocked in the B1G.
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
Glad I'm not the only one who sees this.
He already has that skill which is part of what makes him so good in this particular area.
I’d be worried if he wasn’t 6’4”, long, and particularly good at finishing. He’ll be fine
Will we ever see 2 behind the back passes for dunks/lay-ups in a game again?
Wow! I forgot how awesome Frankie was, but I still remember the FEELING of watching his games. That's the difference between a dunk and a lay-up... The energy and excitement is a powerful thing that should not be undervalued. Sure they're both worth 2 pts, but momentum can shift with a sweet dunk.
Ayo seems like a gamer, and I'm hoping he knows when to turn it into showtime
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
That brings me back. Good times being on campus back then. :thumb:
SampsonRelpenk
- Edwardsville, IL
Of course Peak Illini Basketball was just before every game was in HD and every notable game was uploaded to Youtube. So many games from '00-'06 I wish I could rewatch.
As long as we're doing HRF highlights...
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I think with Ayo's quickness and finishing ability, as well as length and prototypical size for an NBA guard, if he contributes his first two years here, he'll be drafted after that. His shot isn't terrible like some posters here are implying and to be frank, shooting prowess isn't a huge factor in getting drafted anyways nowadays.
Honestly we need more guys in the NBA and I think it would be incredibly beneficial for the sustainability of BU's program to take a Chicago PG and get him drafted.
Honestly we need more guys in the NBA and I think it would be incredibly beneficial for the sustainability of BU's program to take a Chicago PG and get him drafted.
Just wanted to go on record that HRF is also my favorite Illini ever. Is Ayo really that much bigger and longer?
Thanks for the link. Ayo is silky smooth and will be fun to watch. I love the Frankie comparison. Frankie was so smooth and hopefully Ayo can turn into that same type of player. :thumb:
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