So what are the chances we land this Bird guy that everyone's talking about?
I don’t think anyone wants to see a mass defection of players here but this is the reality. Watch the top 3 or 4 teams in the league and ask yourself how many minutes any of the guys we are discussing would be getting. Frazier is the ONLY guy who should set off huge alarm bells if we hear he is leaving. Otherwise it could be a mutual decision or guys who don’t like the slightly abrasive style of Underwood. I know Lucas and Smith aren’t finished products as players but if this coaching staff can’t replace that talent level in short order then we have a much bigger problem. If guys leave I wish them all the best but I still have confidence in this staff. I called about 4 conference wins this year and I bet we see similar next year. After that this group (whatever it looks like) should start to see the wins build. It’s gonna take some time.
In HS, he was most impressive when he was able to create as the lead guard. Clearly he's not ready to do that at this level......he's not quick enough, nor are his handles tight enough. Maybe that's his frustration? He's playing out of position, and at best, he'd be the 4th best ball handler on next year's team.
I generally assume all bad news is true and all good news is false. So far working out well
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I just want kids that WANT to be here, and if they don't want to be here then they can take the next exit.
Wow. Kid's really thin, but love the quickness, length, and speed.
Not Loyola. Going home to Bradley.Banner day for unsubstantiated rumors.
With that in mind, I have it on good authority that DaMonte is transferring to Loyola, want's to play for a winner.
I just want kids that WANT to be here, and if they don't want to be here then they can take the next exit.
Smith ... just had to change his style a bit. He was always the biggest and strongest. He could easily get to the rim and finish given his body type. However, he got a bit of an awakening here and it wasn't as easy as he thought it would be. If he doesn't change his style or be more wise about when to use, he'll be any more successful anywhere else.
"HOLY ILLINIWEK!! I can confirm thru a most reliable source that Mark Smith is transferring from the University Of Illinois--done deal. He will be meeting with AD Josh Whitman tomorrow. UNBELIEVABLE!"
Rumor has it that Black is moving on. Others too, but Black is the ball buster.
Lucas is gone too but we expected that. Not losing sleep over him tbh
The sooner we collectively make peace with not getting Liddell, the better.