That's about as a good of a class as Self ever landed at Illinois (the Dee, Deron, Augie class). I also think Goodwin is criminally underrated, just like DWill was.
Don't say that.
Haha :thumb:
That's about as a good of a class as Self ever landed at Illinois (the Dee, Deron, Augie class). I also think Goodwin is criminally underrated, just like DWill was.
Don't say that.
Making the dance is the first step in luring the better recruits. Assuming they will come without proven success is a mighty big wish.
IF, JG makes the dance and lands a good class, I think we hitch our wagon to him for a while.
Problem is, the 2017 class will be signing before next season starts. So making the dance won't happen in time to "lure" them. And with so many scholarships to give out, this class is critical for the program to build on over the next 3-4 seasons. So it's a tough ask, but Groce needs to line up that good class despite having those 3 straight NCAA misses on his record.
There is too much emphasis on the 2017 class. The evaluation should focus on his in game coaching which has not good over a 4 year time frame. Get a better coach that can win and develop players and the recruits will come.
https://twitter.com/illinimbb/status/714930602953338882
For all the arrests, this is pretty cool and shows a different culture
That's about as a good of a class as Self ever landed at Illinois (the Dee, Deron, Augie class). I also think Goodwin is criminally underrated, just like DWill was.
Don't say that.
Haha :thumb:
This is somewhat off topic, but felt this was the place to get it off my chest. I had a dream last night that Illinois had made it to the tournament, but that because I had kind of given up on them I didnt realize it until halftime of their first round play in game. In the dream I turned it on and we had a modest lead and I just turned it off feeling like we were probably gonna blow it and I couldnt watch. I have no idea if we won or not and I did not DVR my dream. Gah!
Was Boehiem whining about his seeding in the dream, too?
Was Boehiem whining about his seeding in the dream, too?
Totally agree that Groce is a below average big10 coach. His offense and defense systems just don't stack up with the better teams.
Whitman got money from a rich booster to get Lovie. Money should not be an issue if he can find his ideal replacement for Groce. Hiring a good coach will keep the recruits.
Besides this year, we were one of the better defensive teams in the conference in the other seasons. As for the offensive system, he's had a tough time adjusting to a roster with below average point guards and extreme lack of depth at the post, but that's more of a recruiting flaw and terrible luck IMO. Most coaches would struggle with our point guards and lack of post players. He'll get another year to show what he can do.
how much of the quality defensive numbers was tied to Egwu being pretty great at cleaning up messes inside?
Embarrassing question: What is DJ Williams most natural position?
Embarrassing question: What is DJ Williams most natural position?
the 3. He's good solid mid range game and handles to ball well which makes him an effective slasher given his length.
Jordan coming off the bench as a senior? I don't see that happening.