Also look at all of the PT Miler, Curbelo and Hawkins get (less so for Hawk). No guarantees, but BU will play the new guys if they're good.
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I forgot about Miller. I'd probably start Burnett, Miller and Frazier. Curbelo off the bench unless he can play under more control.
People talk about ayo influencing burnett's decision. I don't think it's ayo. He's gone, everyone knows that. It's Frazier and Williams he's likely watching. If they both leave then it's Curbelo, Miller, and Burnett in the backcourt with a lot of minutes to play. If Williams only comes back not a big deal, but if both come back, Frazier will be the guy and take 30 minutes. He's the bigger draw on minutes. I'm 1 million % positive ayo will get 0 mpg next year.
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Joel Goodson
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His elevation on his jumper may be even more impressive than his jams. Kid has hops.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
He's the athletic freak we've been missing for a while.
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Totally agree
he has to be concerned with frazier, dmw, miller, and curbello all fighting for starter
You are correct but he should know the score here and know who we are looking at. I would love to have the kid but this waiting around can hurt you in the long run.
So you're tossing a multi year starter whos shooting 60% from 3 for potential?
Go Nats 88 Illini
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Which is why he shoots nearly 60%, and creates other options. I have no problem with his decision making on the 3.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Since the scholarship is a freebie, I would be happy to welcome Monte back. He knows that he has to earn whatever he gets. If he earns it, great, if someone else does, so be it.
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It seems coach places a ton of confidence in monte and plays him even when he is having an off night and leaving his man open. Reminds me somewhat of groce leaving nunn on the bench until rhe season was over. However, monte can rebound his weight and maybe would be a good two or three instead of a small four
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Trent comes back as a 6th man???????
An elite defender capable of hitting big shots and handling the point ....don't think so....If it is a freebie for both TF and DMW, then welcome them back with open arms...I have to believe BU would be able to handle that situation with aplomb and it would benefit the Illini immensely as far as leadership and depth...
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
not arguing with you....doubtful Trent would be happy with your description of his role if he comes back....Therefore , I would think TF and BU would have a heart to heart before TF makes any decision....BU plays TF and DMW because he values their play ...Who would take TF's starting position from him ???
DMW might see diminished mins, but TF wouldn't....JMHO
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
The uncertainty around Kofi, Trent, and DaMonte makes it really tough to project next year, not only in terms of how good we'll be, but even the way in which we're going to try and play.
Regardless, the biggest thing that could happen between now and then is Curbelo learning to shoot. He's gonna be able to compose symphonies out there if he can make his guy guard him out to 24 feet.
Curbelo, Miller, Burnett, Hawkins and Giorgi could potentially be an absolutely terrible basketball team. You've got to be able to stretch the floor. Our current team can shoot *just* enough to make all of our other great elements work. But getting even slightly worse in that department could be really damaging.
Regardless, the biggest thing that could happen between now and then is Curbelo learning to shoot. He's gonna be able to compose symphonies out there if he can make his guy guard him out to 24 feet.
Curbelo, Miller, Burnett, Hawkins and Giorgi could potentially be an absolutely terrible basketball team. You've got to be able to stretch the floor. Our current team can shoot *just* enough to make all of our other great elements work. But getting even slightly worse in that department could be really damaging.
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Flabbergasted. Do people watch the games?
DaMonte is our third best player, and closer to 2nd than 4th.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I think BU assumes nothing in recruiting compared to TF who stayed with the Illini when BU took over........
I'm still pondering your premise..............
I'm torn..........sorry, too many variables assumed and not plausible to me at all.....Lets get RJ tonight, and then see about NB before we get too far ahead of ourselves....
recruiting is too fluid to start assumptions now, as you yourself stated crazy times ahead...BU will do whats needed to keep us in the thick of high level college BB
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
If ever two kids deserved to go out with a packed house on senior night it’s Trent and Damonte. They stuck it out through the lean years. I’m fine with whatever coach decides to do.
Stop it. Trent is a much better player. Ace probably is as well. Damonte is a solid player, but he’s not the third best player on the fifth best team in America.
that did he and Trent stuck is out through the very lean years and deserve to go out how they want.
You would play Burnett over Curbelo? I’d say Curbelo is more proven at this point. I would go with the dude with the Fro making a huge leap as a soph as the game slows down. Would be interesting either way, and I hope we have the choice.
You want to bench a four year starter for a transfer who didn't start at his previous school?
Until Curbelo plays under control absolutely
Not hardly. Trent is our 3rd best at both ends of the floor. DMW is a strong role player.
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