Lol.Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January 2020)
Great article on why Bossi thinks Hawkins has been undersold for the next level.. Nice to see. See #2 in article. https://basketballrecruiting.rivals.com/news/hoophall-classic-sunday-rival-views I had no idea Oklahoma St had signed the #2 player in this class. When does Illinois finally get...www.illinoisloyalty.com
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2021)
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Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Yep, total no-brainer. If the debate is between Krutwig or the Canadian 5 star, that's a different story.
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
Then you take both and call Luther Head (again) about endowing a scholarship.
Central IL Illini
- Springfield, IL
This is.... not really ideal. Of course means nothing about the kid but Brad doesn't strike me as the type of coach to put up with a super parent.
Is he much better than Giorgi? Would Giorgi put up those type of numbers in that conference that Krutwig does? Unless he has an outside jumper, seems like a wash. JMO.
We still need two Bigs regardless. If Giorgi is the starter, we need someone who can take 15-20+ minutes. Especially since Giorgi would likely be in foul trouble every game.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
If Krutwig somehow some way did decide to come here next year we'd be legit a Top 5 team again pre-season. With Giorgi as our starting C we might be Top 20. Not a slight to Giorgi. Krutwig is just that good.
All of his CB's are high confidence to Kansas, doubt we have a chance
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Yes, no, not a wash
I saw we get Charles Bassey from western Kentucky. Get the stealth operatives to work.
All of this was true when NB was still in high school and the staff was all in on him then.
Central IL Illini
- Springfield, IL
I’m just saying I don’t love it. I’m sure his talent outweighs the risk but the “future nba prodigies” thing is especially cringy, and maybe explains how a 5 star prospect left after a few months at a good Texas Tech team.
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Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
I'll take anyone who can help cus keep a number next to our name. The culture of this program has changed vastly even since the Mark Smith days. If Brad wants him, I want him.
Plus we haven’t had anMcDAA since 2010. Think that’s distinction has lost a little bit of its luster, but with the culture we have in place I think you have to roll the dice on that kinda talent. Especially when you look at who Michigan and MSU are bringing in.
Also I think Brad has done really well at failing quickly. In the unlikely event we have another Mark Smith type situation, my guess is Burnett would only be here a year. Worth the gamble IMO.
Re: Krutwig
First, I don’t understand where all this speculation is coming from. He’s the best player on a top 25ish team, close to home and has already played in a final four. Sure he could be looking for another challenge but it’s not obvious to me he’d be looking to transfer,
As far as fit, I do think he could help us some but not sure he fills a need. He’s a good passer out of the post so maybe we could run some more spread. Would probably fill sort of a Giorgi role and help us offensively.
But he’s not overly quick. He only averages 6.5 rebounds a game in the valley . I don’t see how he matches up favorably to a Williams or many other of the athletic bigs in the conference. I think he would struggle defensively.
With all of our backcourt talent, not sure we need offense from the 5. I would rather bring in someone who maybe is raw but can body up other bigs, can be a help defender, rebound, and catch lobs from Belo. A rich man’s Hamlin would be good enough, which is gettable I think.
Talented player but I think there are better fits, even assuming he’s interested in transferring.
First, I don’t understand where all this speculation is coming from. He’s the best player on a top 25ish team, close to home and has already played in a final four. Sure he could be looking for another challenge but it’s not obvious to me he’d be looking to transfer,
As far as fit, I do think he could help us some but not sure he fills a need. He’s a good passer out of the post so maybe we could run some more spread. Would probably fill sort of a Giorgi role and help us offensively.
But he’s not overly quick. He only averages 6.5 rebounds a game in the valley . I don’t see how he matches up favorably to a Williams or many other of the athletic bigs in the conference. I think he would struggle defensively.
With all of our backcourt talent, not sure we need offense from the 5. I would rather bring in someone who maybe is raw but can body up other bigs, can be a help defender, rebound, and catch lobs from Belo. A rich man’s Hamlin would be good enough, which is gettable I think.
Talented player but I think there are better fits, even assuming he’s interested in transferring.
FWIW....I have seen Krutwig several times. Can't imagine him joining the Illini next year or even entertaining the thought. Of course, I am likely wrong. He has a high IQ for a center, but his defensive athleticism and effect on the opposing offense is not in the same realm as Kofi. But he is quite a bit ahead of Kofi on the offensive end. If he were to join the Illini, it would leave them with two undersized centers and limit the inside defensive deterrent. Kinda of similar to Garza but plays much closer to the floor than the rim.
Is there something I’m missing with Krutwig? His conference big men opponents are not comparable to the big ten.
Maybe, but the difference is we have seen Krutwig play many times in big games, the essence of "backup qb syndrom" is the guy on the sidelines is rumored to be better or looked better in pre-season..
Message boards might be the wrong place for you man.
The Answer is way too old for college ball now.
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