Would anyone like to comment on the 2-year plan?
“They showed me a two-year plan that they had for me,” Jones said.
It's a better approach than the 1-year plan they had showed Mark Smith.
Would anyone like to comment on the 2-year plan?
“They showed me a two-year plan that they had for me,” Jones said.
IMO one of the best we have had. Will we add another point guard to this class?
Not trying to be too down, but as far as preseason recruiting classes in Illini history go, this might not even be top 10. 02, 03, 10, 11,13, and heck even 15 looked stacked (might be off by one on some of these). They were all very highly regarded before the seasons started (and im sure some of the 80s and 90s classes were similar, I just dont have recall of when I wasn't born )
Of course, some of these classes left a lot to be desired. Too early to tell who will and wont pan out. Lets see if this class can play above their rankings. If we weren't to get anyone else, I'd rate this class a C+. Add Ramey and it can be labelled as one of the best. Hinson/5th year big/Experienced PG would also move the needle that direction. Jones fills a hole and will get instant minutes, not trying to diminish his impact, just trying to frame this class.
Agreed. Class balance is still important. Landing Feliz checks the PG box, and a 5th-year big desperately helps Illinois' front-court issues for next year while freeing up a scholarship for a '19 big.
Right now we have the 28th ranked class in the country. I'd say that grades better than a C+. I'd go solid B if not B+. I like this class. Tons of athletes and potential!!
This dude is workin out pretty good eh?
Needs a little bit of... fashion help, but seems good at his job,
Finally, some video of Tevian's announcement.
Tevian is the first one on the left. Jeremy Werner also attending the announcement (second from right).
Awesome, glad to have Jones on board.
We realllllllly really need to reign in expectations though. One of the best Illinois classes ever? Come on now it's not even a top 25 class. It's not even close. Were going to burn the freshmen at the stake this year if/when they dont pan out.
Awesome, glad to have Jones on board.
We realllllllly really need to reign in expectations though. One of the best Illinois classes ever? Come on now it's not even a top 25 class. It's not even close. Were going to burn the freshmen at the stake this year if/when they dont pan out.
Awesome, glad to have Jones on board.
We realllllllly really need to reign in expectations though. One of the best Illinois classes ever? Come on now it's not even a top 25 class. It's not even close. Were going to burn the freshmen at the stake this year if/when they dont pan out.
First off, that ranking is mainly due to having 5 guys committed. Guess I'm just not sold on how well everyone sans Ayo will perform year one and I'm all for developing players, but given how much attrition we've had over the past two years, we need instant impact to some extent. Agreed this class has potential and I really like Kane, and I'll admit recency bias with how Ebo/Vesel has played out, but watching Giorgi's highlights doesn't impress me.
I believe in this staff, and I really believe we snag a 5th year big. Regardless of if he plays 10 or 30 minutes a game, it's a crucial piece we haven't added yet. Once we do, I'll happily label this class a B+. There's still a lot of recruiting left for this class.