Didn't B.Paul go primarily to his right up until late jr year or even sr yr? I'm not implying that Griffin is or will be as good as Paul was, but Paul turned out ok.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2017)
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Most all kids favor one hand. Ayo does THT does, I'd wager 90%+ of college players will use their dominant hand 90%+ of the time. It's so prevalent I don't worry about it at all in a recruit.
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This is entirely true even as they move through their college careers. I've said this before, but in a clinic, Bob Huggins said one of the basics of press Virginia is forcing ballhandlers to their off hand. He said when they chart turnovers, the percentage forced when forcing the opponent weakhand skyrockets.
It's natural to favor/be better with one hand, specifically I think lefties because it's so hard/different to guard. The idea is a good staff can develop the other hand if the player is willing to work.
Hmmm first time Ive read this. I assume you heard something?
t7nich
- Central IL
No longer in the running for 2018 Morris Udeze.
https://twitter.com/MorrisUdeze34/status/893924587737690117
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I heard from a pretty good source that Zion felt his visit to Iowa State was more impressive than his Illinois one.
Somebody else already noted the comparison but if you told me this highlight video was of Kareem Rush in high school I would 100% believe it.
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
What about it specifically?
IlliniDent
- Chicago, IL
Ah, well that would suck. However, being from Illinois and having guys like Mark and Damonte in his hear could be a huge help. We will just have to see how it all plays out. Also, depends where he stands on the list for Iowa St. vs us in terms of priority.
wonder if they had players there at ISU and we didnt. would think that may make a difference.
I unfortunately don't know anymore than that, just got a text from my source and that's all that he expanded on.
They need him to.....
visit when students are on campus. The danger of summer visit is campus is dead.
visit when students are on campus. The danger of summer visit is campus is dead.
Zion Griffin is still in the infancy of his recruitment. Not really worried too much. If you hear the same story after official visits, that would be more concerning.
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Zion said he enjoyed the visit. He's an Illinois guy. Said he looked up to Damonte and Mark Smith. Watched Illinois growing up.
Maybe Iowa State put on the show, think we have edge on all other counts.
Frankly despite what some people claim I've never been real convinced Ayo ends up here. If he does fantastic but his kind of the recruitment is the kind that I'll believe he ends up at UI when I see it.
I was on ISU campus in June. Saying it was sleepy is an understatement.
Why? Tubby is the coach there now and Memphis is not the team they used to be
Fed Ex says it all!!
Without more context and info, it's impossible to know where any team stands with Zion Griffin. He's had a few intense weeks and the dust needs to settle. If you look at his offers, though, it's not unreasonable to think Iowa State could make his final's list. Having said that, I wouldn't trade places with Iowa State or any other team regarding his recruitment. We have a lot of recruiting advantages--assuming Griffin believes he has what it takes to compete at Illinois. We believe he does, but does he? The attention he is getting is somewhat new and he may need some time to assess where he fits in best.
Joel Goodson
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This. I wouldn't trade places with any other school for Griffin's services, with the huge caveat that we know very little about the factors he considers paramount. Many, if not most, prospects consider a legit path to early playing time to be very important.
1m4tr
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Yeah first I've heard about it too. Thought I would hear something thru other sources. But a writer on another board mentioned it. Someone who's talked to Okoro on at least one or two occasions.
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