Time is a 19. When he is same age as Conditt and Castleton, I think he is going to look better than either.
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2017)
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Time is a 19. When he is same age as Conditt and Castleton, I think he is going to look better than either.
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We didn't make his final 5 list of IU, Mich, Pitt, XU and tOSU.
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
You don't claim for yourself. Do your job and if you do it well, others will notice. Always seat yourself below the salt. It's better to be asked to move up than down.
IlliniDent
- Chicago, IL
Yea-but you need to believe you are going to win and that it's not acceptable to lose. You need some pride and swagger to get there. It's not overconfidence- it's simply having the mentality that when you walk in the room you can beat anyone.
sWAgR (swag above replacement)
Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
I would be ecstatic having Finke or THT here. Who wouldn't?
The wins will take care of everything. Players will come.
The wins will take care of everything. Players will come.
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Two pages on Swag vs wins ... chickens and eggs... not much news in July huh? 
IlliniDent
- Chicago, IL
Yeaaa you get that last part isn't really how it works right? The point has nothing to do with that. Everyone here knows wins are the most important.
Underwood has been quoted saying that he believes he can beat every single team they play and that is the attitude he takes into every game- that they will win. It's that attitude that changes the way a team plays and fights for every game. Of course wins are the ultimate in deciding if it was successful or not but for the last 10+ years it has been rare to watch our team play and see that players truly believe they could beat anyone. We quit or just didn't put in what it took to win. It's a culture thing. A winning mentality is confirmed and built up by wins, but it has to start with the culture/attitude of the team and the coach.
IlliniDent
- Chicago, IL
They are very different players- still unsure of who I want more. I lean to wanting THT due to his size and how hard he plays. However, Finke has the ability to absolutely flourish in this team if he takes the next step. He needs to become more consistent and fight for everything.
sacraig
- The desert
I really have to disagree with Ws coming before swagger. Maybe before Kentucky-level swagger, but you won't have a ton of success on court if you play timidly like you don't know if you belong. Some amount of attitude helps start winning. You just can't be overly confident when you haven't earned it.
Depends on the individual recruit and his rankings. Top recruits generally look for the safest or quickest way to get to the next level, which would be a combination of Coach/School and their reputation.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Bob Lee is #1 with a bullet.
afpharmdawg
- Colorado Springs
I like the chicken or the egg debate. Winning makes one confident for sure, but doesn't one need confidence to win. HHHMMMMMMMM
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
We definitely need to nail him down.
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
I guess it depends on what you mean by swagger. I prefer a more "businesslike" attitude. That doesn't mean you don't believe in yourself. To the contrary. Before you win, you haven't earned the right to strut. Afterwards it's just kind of embarrassing if you do.
I just prefer a "quiet confidence" but that's just the way I was coached.
I just prefer a "quiet confidence" but that's just the way I was coached.
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This could get very interesting.
http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/w...cle_88e00860-ca5c-5cca-96a9-e9b992559387.html
[FONT="]Jeff GoodmanVerified account @GoodmanESPN 2h2 hours ago [/FONT]
[FONT="]Told Mitchell Robinson being pulled in different directions. Stick w/Western KY, go overseas or try get out of NLI, go to another school.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Jeff GoodmanVerified account @GoodmanESPN 2h2 hours ago [/FONT]
[FONT="]Western Kentucky's Rick Stansbury trying desperately to keep Top 10 frosh Mitchell Robinson post-departure of Shammond Williams, per sources[/FONT]
http://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/w...cle_88e00860-ca5c-5cca-96a9-e9b992559387.html
[FONT="]Jeff GoodmanVerified account @GoodmanESPN 2h2 hours ago [/FONT]
[FONT="]Told Mitchell Robinson being pulled in different directions. Stick w/Western KY, go overseas or try get out of NLI, go to another school.[/FONT]
[FONT="]Jeff GoodmanVerified account @GoodmanESPN 2h2 hours ago [/FONT]
[FONT="]Western Kentucky's Rick Stansbury trying desperately to keep Top 10 frosh Mitchell Robinson post-departure of Shammond Williams, per sources[/FONT]
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yeah, saw that. Reminded me of a certain recruit of ours whose mother assured everybody that he was coming here.
If some coach hires Shammond Williams, I'd bet money Mitchell is gone. I have heard some coaches do such things.
Joel Goodson
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haha, nailed it! Well done.
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