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So, I stand by what I said about Smith earlier. He's obviously a terrific player, but expecting him to be much better than where he's rated is bad and unfair to him. It's a low-percentage proposition.
HOWEVER, we don't just have Smith, we also have Frazier and Da'Monte, two other guys with similar attributes, all of whom with a lot of athleticism and upside, who are good fits for a system that will hopefully be very well coached.
Each is below 50/50 odds of blowing up over way their rankings, because that's how it works. But those odds compound when you stack recruits of that quality. So the chances that ONE of them is a four-year all-conference type stud is probably well better than a coin-flip.
Honestly, I feel like we're getting a second chance at that DJ, BP3 and JoeBert class. Those kids were great players and didn't get the help or the coaching they deserved. That should have been a memorable era of Illini Basketball.
We've got the right people in place now. Let's go get 'em!
well you could say most of the same about DaWill He's got size, athleticism, and skillI generally agree with you on this, but there is reason to believe that Smith has a much higher ceiling than his rating. He's got size, athleticism, and skill -- and he's only been focused 100% on basketball for less than a year now. That's why people see the upside.
well you could say most of the same about DaWill He's got size, athleticism, and skill
Does anyone find it ironic that we didn't have a real PG for years and now we will have four? And they look forward to playing together. Let the chemistry develop.
Does anyone find it ironic that we didn't have a real PG for years and now we will have four? And they look forward to playing together. Let the chemistry develop.
Funny enough, gun to my head, which of the three has the best Illini career? I'd say Frazier.
I think they'll all be contributors, and quickly. It's a heck of a start for Underwood.
Two true, true PGs (Lucas and Frazier). But our cup runneth over with quality ballhandlers who can create their own offense.
I'm surprised the Scholarship Grid Board is still not updated. Guess everyone is to busing enjoying the moment. Well done Coach Underwood and staff!
So we now have 4 guys who could roll the ball to half court before they pick it up!only 1 true pg Lucas even Frasier himself says he is a combo , But I agree we wont see one guy standing waiting for another to go take it out so he can walk up the court. Who ever is closest will throw it in to who ever is closest and off we go
If we re-sign Tilmon and end up trading Pickett for Smith.. I love this class... just need a big or two.
So we now have 4 guys who could roll the ball to half court before they pick it up!
I hope I never, ever see that again as long as I live.