Kramer116
- Chicago
Well, technically speaking, wing is the lowest on the "need" totem pole imo as the roster is currently constructed.
If not one of the top wings we are after, I say we go PG and big and best available if need be.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2016)
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Well, technically speaking, wing is the lowest on the "need" totem pole imo as the roster is currently constructed.
If not one of the top wings we are after, I say we go PG and big and best available if need be.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
No. Maybe someone emerges, but no reach. Transfer or an '18.
Two distinctly different players and skill sets.
Between Goodwin and Justin Smith I'm not sure who will be more of an impact in college. Smith has good height and athleticism for a wing forward, similiar to a Jefferson out of Arizona (2000-1). Goodwin like a mentioned before reminds me of DWade more than any other Illini prep since DWade played at Richards HS.
Smith appears to have the length and atleticism that has given us trouble in the past. Joining Smith with DJ would give us two long WF types.
Smith appears to have the length and atleticism that has given us trouble in the past. Joining Smith with DJ would give us two long WF types.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Justin Smith says hello.
Smith would be great. But I think he's coastal bound.
MrOizo
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Either would look really, really good in O&B. They both know they have a spot here if they want it.... Just don't think they do.
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But I would still prefer Eastern
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Nor do I. But I'd take either in a heartbeat. Prefer Smith.
Just don't want a reach. Bank it and shoot for Ramey and Gordon.
Looks like Scruggs visit with Michigan st cancelled but visits are still scheduled for Illini and UConn
Interesting. Link? Is it cancelled or moved to a later date?
Having seen them both, I totally agree. I totally love the idea of a kid with great size having point guard skills
Think UNLV also added the Martin twins from NCState, which should be available in 2017, that should booster both wing positions.
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UNLV also loaded up on Chicago area players thanks to the Jeter hire. Ben Coupet (Simeon) and Zion Morgan (Kenwood), Jovan Mooring (Hillcrest) who signed as a JUCO averaged 26 pts a game last year. Jeter's starting point guard at UW-Milwaukee, Jordan Johnson, originally from Waukegan,transferred in and will have to sit out this year, but he was 2nd in the nation in assists last year. Coupet, Morgan and Mooring are all wings and were 3 stars in high school. In fact at one time, Coupet was hyped as the next big thing at Simeon. They also picked up an international 7-footer, no idea how good he is.
They won't be great but they should have a decent team, and lots of playing time available for a big like Kiir if that's what he's looking for right away.
They won't be great but they should have a decent team, and lots of playing time available for a big like Kiir if that's what he's looking for right away.
No Smith OV?
I didn't see this posted, but I did see a tweet about it. Seems Smith scheduled his 5 OVs and UI is not one. I realize that's he knows UI pretty well, but like most of us have already come to terms with - looks like that possibility is even more remote than we thought.
I know we can afford to miss on wings, so this isn't panic time. Just give me a PG (Frazier/Scruggs) and another big and I'm good.
I didn't see this posted, but I did see a tweet about it. Seems Smith scheduled his 5 OVs and UI is not one. I realize that's he knows UI pretty well, but like most of us have already come to terms with - looks like that possibility is even more remote than we thought.
I know we can afford to miss on wings, so this isn't panic time. Just give me a PG (Frazier/Scruggs) and another big and I'm good.
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Josh Gershon @JoshGershon 2017 Anaheim (Calif.) Esperanza SF Kezie Okpala has committed to #Stanford, per a source.
This may impact Justin Smith. According to verbal commits, Okpala and Smith were the only 2 SF Stanford was recruiting.
http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/stanford
Just saw your post OWWDig, was Stanford on his list of 5?
This may impact Justin Smith. According to verbal commits, Okpala and Smith were the only 2 SF Stanford was recruiting.
http://www.verbalcommits.com/schools/stanford
Just saw your post OWWDig, was Stanford on his list of 5?
According to Burgess, scUM and Xavier are unofficials.
https://www.prephoops.com/2016/08/justin-smith-sets-trio-officials-two-unofficials/#Wolverines
Justin Smith visits:
August 14 – Michigan
September 3 – Xavier
September 10 – Indiana
September 17 – Villanova
September 30 – Stanford
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I cannot wait to hear Raftery call a UM game. "Livers! Onions!"
I wonder if this will change some with Michigan and Stanford recently getting SF commits?!
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Think it will. But even if we end up getting an OV, that hardly changes the fact that we're on the outside, looking in.
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