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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2018)
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I literally laughed out loud - POTD and it's only 10:53 AM :thumb::clappy:
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Getcha popcorn ready.opcorn:
For real though, I like Hinson even better than Tevian Jones. He's got the pugnacity that this system requires. Plays like the football player he is.
It's no "Castleton or Conditt are much more important recruits than Ayo" claim, but it's bold enough.
I like both, but I'd rather have Hinson if I had to decide between the two. Definitely need a bit of toughness on this roster.
The Isaiah Williams commitment is bringing folks back to life round here
HEY! You can't mix football and basketball here.................OR CAN YOU??
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Is there anything beyond wishful thinking to believe that either Caroline or Cunningham are (1) transferring, and (2) considering Illinois?
It stands to reason that if they were to look elsewhere, we would stand a chance given our connections to both recruits (locality for Caroline, the Chin relationship with Cunningham). But why would Caroline transfer from a great situation in Nevada?
If the staff slow-rolled Hinson because they were waiting on Caroline or Cunningham, then we should fire the staff right now.
TownieMatt
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Is there anything beyond wishful thinking to believe that either Caroline or Cunningham are (1) transferring, and (2) considering Illinois?
It stands to reason that if they were to look elsewhere, we would stand a chance given our connections to both recruits (locality for Caroline, the Chin relationship with Cunningham). But why would Caroline transfer from a great situation in Nevada?
If the staff slow-rolled Hinson because they were waiting on Caroline or Cunningham, then we should fire the staff right now.
As I see it, Caroline only leaves if Musselman leaves or if his pull to Illinois is just that strong.
Dayton is set to be pretty bad again next year, so Cunningham wanting to leave makes more sense. The question there is whether it's actually possible academically.
How does Ayo compare to SGA from Kentucky?
Granted I haven't seen Ayo play in person, and not a ton of SGA, but from highlights Ayo doesn't seem like he has elite quickness but still seems to get where he needs to go because of his change of speeds and craftiness.
Watch SGA play last night he seemed like he wasn't super quick, but long and changed speeds so well. His jumper didnt exactly look great either.
Just a quick thought
Granted I haven't seen Ayo play in person, and not a ton of SGA, but from highlights Ayo doesn't seem like he has elite quickness but still seems to get where he needs to go because of his change of speeds and craftiness.
Watch SGA play last night he seemed like he wasn't super quick, but long and changed speeds so well. His jumper didnt exactly look great either.
Just a quick thought
Getcha popcorn ready.
For real though, I like Hinson even better than Tevian Jones. He's got the pugnacity that this system requires. Plays like the football player he is.
Well, you will really like Feliz if pugnacity is your thing!!
Is there anything beyond wishful thinking to believe that either Caroline or Cunningham are (1) transferring, and (2) considering Illinois?
It stands to reason that if they were to look elsewhere, we would stand a chance given our connections to both recruits (locality for Caroline, the Chin relationship with Cunningham). But why would Caroline transfer from a great situation in Nevada?
If the staff slow-rolled Hinson because they were waiting on Caroline or Cunningham, then we should fire the staff right now.
Yea, not sold on Caroline...seems to be really slow with his feet....if he has to guard someone on the perimeter he seems to get beat fairly often...not sure he would fit BU's defensive scheme.
sacraig
- The desert
Sure, S&C has had many hot takes, but neither of those posts were examples. I'd say they were tepid takes at best. Most people would likely agree with them.
Caroline would actually be a great fit for our system and our needs. just that is not happening.
DB11Headband
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Not sold on a guy that just averaged 18 for a S16 team while the beloved went sub-.500? Come on now. Caroline isn’t going to leave Nevada, but don’t act like we wouldn’t be thrilled to get him.
We've been on Hinson a long time.
The Dave
- CA
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So, pulling together all the talk over the last few weeks, here is my current understanding. Correct me where I'm off...
So right now we have 3 "likely" commits with only 2 open spots. Obviously timing (who commits when) affects what happens, but mining the wisdom of the crowd I would think the liklihood of signing fall in this order...
1. Feliz (he came out of nowhere per this board)
2. Bezhanishvili
3. Hinson
4. Trice (mainly because all scholarships may be gone by 4/11)
5. Ramey
6. Jones
Personally I kind of like the JUCO path (Feliz or Trice) just to help with class balance. They come in as Juniors, right?
Discuss!
So, pulling together all the talk over the last few weeks, here is my current understanding. Correct me where I'm off...
We currently have 2 open scholarships
General consensus (unsubstantiated) is that TJL or MV will transfer
In the hunt for Ramey
In the hunt for Hinson (CB lock)
In the hunt for Feliz (CB lock)
In the hunt for Bezhanishvili (consensus is he'll commit soon)
In the hunt for Jones
In the hunt for Trice
So right now we have 3 "likely" commits with only 2 open spots. Obviously timing (who commits when) affects what happens, but mining the wisdom of the crowd I would think the liklihood of signing fall in this order...
1. Feliz (he came out of nowhere per this board)
2. Bezhanishvili
3. Hinson
4. Trice (mainly because all scholarships may be gone by 4/11)
5. Ramey
6. Jones
Personally I kind of like the JUCO path (Feliz or Trice) just to help with class balance. They come in as Juniors, right?
Discuss!
Dren1
- Glenview, IL
I don't think Jones is a lock by any means, but he seems far more likely than Trice (on whom it appears we have cooled) or Ramey (has always seemed like a long shot).
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Likelihood is tough to measure, it's all dominoes:
- If we sign Ramey, we won't sign Feliz
- If we sign Jones, we won't sign Hinson
- If we sign Bezhanishvili, we won't sign Trice
Not saying he wouldn't be a good offensive plus and would make the Illini better...just saying I don't think he's that good of a defensive player and his defensive flaws would be really exposed in a defensive system like BU's...I agree, just don't see him leaving Nevada
Pretty concise, Jones is no lock, Trice is probably and after thought in light of April 11 still a ways off...Georgi will commit before then imo. Still think there will be a long shot or an unknown yet to fill out this class.
My guess would be Ayo, Griffin, Kane, with Georgi and either Feliz or the unknown player to be named later?
mattcoldagelli
- The Transfer Portal with Do Not Contact Tag
Put Ramey at the bottom of your likelihood rankings.
His offense would be a plus....but his defense would be a problem....but, we won't have to worry about that
Agree with 1 & 3. I listened to Pipers podcast from yesterday and I think there are scenarios that we could take both Jones & Hinson. Hinson might be more dependent on 5th year guys, assuming Jones commits. If no Jones than certainly all in on Hinson.
My view is we should be all in on Hinson regardless. History shows the longer it goes between an official visit and a commitment, the less likely you get the commitment.
Would prefer more size unless TJL is leaving and would take both Hinson and Jones or a grad transfer plus Bez.
Valdir Manuel commits to Seton Hall.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Interesting. Would have guessed Syracuse. Never know how serious an offer is from the outside though.
Will be interesting to see who has the better collegiate career, Manuel or Bezhanishvili.
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Isn't SH among those in the Hinson race? Not that these two guys are the same position or anything....
Lol, well played.
Hopefully that’s another team out of the race for Hinson
Side note: I guess I was correct thinking there was an commitment announcement today from someone
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