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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2021)
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I'm hearing right now Texas and Illinois are two of the teams out front for TyTy. Doesn't mean he couldn't commit to another team an hour from now though. Just never know.
illini55
- The Villages, FL
Maybe BU is from the Tony LaRussa school and stays until he’s in his late 70’s??
Joel Goodson
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LaRussa doesn't have to recruit.
Nappy I_L_L
- Northern Indiana
Totally agree. I can picture Belo, Ace, NB, Grandy, and Boakye in the lineup. Watch it happen where TyTy is the sixth man of the year next year. He will battle the job out with Belo after his freshman yearSure could. But I also think our lineup next year could be:
Curbello
Top player not currently on the team
Ace
In this scenario, I think Ty TY is more of a PG than the unmentioned one above, so I think he’s a perfect combo guard to be the 6th man.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Belo will not be competing with anyone
That is the plan. BU will not have to either. Kids will volunteer
Nappy I_L_L
- Northern Indiana
Yeah. I'd say this is a good problem to have. I wouldn't tell a top-30 recruit that he just isn't fitting the system. I love the analysis, but I'd rather have an amazing backup point guard than wish we had one when Belo leaves
Nappy I_L_L
- Northern Indiana
Agreed. I just mean TyTy will want to be playing with him and not behind him
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
but himself (or the ghost of Steve Nash, lol). Kid is on an astral plane.
Joel Goodson
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If Hutch is healthy, he'll be starting.
Dee:Curbelo
Deron:TyTy
Luther:Miller
I just wish I knew if Burnett was already a commit, just waiting to announce or if we're still in a fight.
While possible I think this is highly doubtful. Likely will be Curbelo, Miller, Burnett in backcourt. Hutch could be a great first off the bench guy
Yeah, that is a bit of a hot take. I can definitely see a lot of lineups without Hutch in there starting.
If Damonte and Trent are back, Hutch won't be in there. If Burnett comes, I can definitely see him being a starter. Seems like Belo and Ace will be locks. Obviously, if Trent is back, he is a lock.
Damonte has embraced that bench role this year, so if he comes back, I see him retaining that bench role, but who knows. Damonte is in an odd situation as he was mostly a starter for 3.5 years. Then maybe his last 1.5 years, he'll be a bench guy. (assuming he is back.)
The joys of being a top team are guys like TyTy can come in and not be needed to be a star or starter right away.
TyTy was just offered by Kansas supposedly.
IMHO, Boakye would be a backup to Giorgi but would need a lot of hardwork to come close to being a savior, or even a shadow of Kofi. But if he likes to bang and can hit free throws, he would be helpful. He needs some work in the weight room and a lot of positive push from coaches to get better....the speed of B1G play is pretty fast and competent. The perfect fit would be his body with Lieb's skills and DMFW work ethic.
Could be....if his skills and confidence are still intact. Have to wait and see. Categorical predictions are as often wrong as right, but if he can beat out Grandison, the Illini should be fun to watch. Even without Kofi and Ayo, there is enough talent and experience to win more than a few games.
He's going to be offered by everyone. He had an amazing Sr year.
I know. But Kansas is kinda a big deal.
Again. We are.Illinois is kind of a big deal.
You have been the No. 1 guy on Cam Krutwig...do you like Mitchel better?
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