Nesbitt is my favorite target that we’re after.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July 2020)
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Nesbitt is my favorite target that we’re after.
Foster is going pro. Once he decided against re-class the decision was made.
We will still wind up with a great class. Where things stand right now, a class of Goode, Jones, Etienne, and Nesbitt is very attainable.
As always good insight, Indy. I would add Pinzon's name to the list. Particularly if Curbelo gets off to a good start.
Rob, where is the gym that Ayo using for work outs?
Certainly like these guys but are any of them capable pg backups to Curbelo?Foster is going pro. Once he decided against re-class the decision was made.
We will still wind up with a great class. Where things stand right now, a class of Goode, Jones, Etienne, and Nesbitt is very attainable.
So I heard a rumor maybe, but is Ayo in Champaign now? It was Twitter talk somewhere yesterday...
Probably in town to be fitted for his statue.
Well there is always, Marquise Walker.
IbleedOandB2014
In BU we trust
- Chattanooga
Still will have AH who can play point.
B-ILL
- Working From Home
No need to be posting GIFs of a recruit's mom in the thread. Let's draw the line somewhere...
But what if GIFs of moms love Underwood?
I'm not sure. I'd open up my yard for him if i could. There are not many gyms open up here so it has to be something private. Rumor was he was on campus late last week.
I watch his highlights when I am bored. Is a straight killer. Throw the kitchen sink at him to get him.
Yes, he is a prospect they like quite a bit as well. Definitely one to keep an eye on.
Not a concern for the staff about a backup PG. They think they have enough guys who can handle the ball that they don't need to recruit a true PG like Curbelo.
BU won't be taking Curbelo out of the game unless he is in foul trouble or hurt. He will be looking at 35+ minutes per game.
IllinoisFan733
- Chicago
Is Curbelo best pure point guard prospect for the Illini since.... Demetri McCamey? Dee Brown?
Jeff Goodman@GoodmanHoops
Hampton transfer Ben Stanley will choose from the following, per source.
Dayton, Oregon, Xavier, Maryland, Illinois and Hampton.
12:03 PM · Jul 13, 2020
Hampton transfer Ben Stanley will choose from the following, per source.
Dayton, Oregon, Xavier, Maryland, Illinois and Hampton.
12:03 PM · Jul 13, 2020
Anyone but Maryland, please
Actually Deron played the point and Dee played off the ball most of the time.
247 sports had DMAC ranked 62.
Going off my memory:
McCamey had fantastic range as a 3 point shooter
Excellent handles
Elite play-maker and passer
Solid FT shooter
Good rebounder
Very good overall scoring guard
Got a lot of knocks as an on-ball defender
He had a few stretches where he looked like he would lead the team to greater heights and get drafted in the NBA, but unfortunately, those were just stretches.
Dee was a burger boy coming out of hs, and I believe consensus top-10 player.
Personally, I don't see him as either. I see him having his own skill set, and one that will genereally translate well to the college game. I don't see him struggling to contribute right away --too many qualities we need.
McCamey and Dee weren't really pass 1st guys any more than Ayo was. Daron primarily played the point for Dee's 1st 3 years. McCamey led the team in FG attempts in every season except his freshman year, when he was 2nd in that stat.
They were both PG's coming in though and Dee was the higher rated prospect at the time.
I believe Ayo would be correct the answer to the question.
201154JC
- Rockford, IL
Bruce Douglas should be in the conversation as well.
Michael Zanoni lit it up at Myrtle Beach over the weekend. 91 points in 3 games. Was on Illinois unofficial in October. Coach Underwood is finding great talent all over the country. Could Zanoni be another one?
illini80
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On Scott Richie’s podcast today, he said Ayo is in Chicago and has no plans to return to Champaign. I don’t think he said what day he had talked to him.
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