Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (March 2021)

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DICKnaggie

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Fanview said:
Sean Evans mentioned getting Brad on Hot Ones. Can't be overstated how stuff like this helps with recruitment and perception.
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BU would be great for the program, but from an entertainment standpoint, Giorgi would be absolutely hilarious on an episode of Hot Ones, lol! After he and Kofi's last interview, I'd say it would be pretty.....amazing!
 
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illinijoejoe

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I don't know about Bass, going to have to trust Brad on this one. Kind of surprised we are offering guys in the 200's, but I would trust the staff over any of those recruiting services. Seems like we may have 2022's knocking down our doors.
 
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texillwek

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Fanview said:
Sean Evans mentioned getting Brad on Hot Ones. Can't be overstated how stuff like this helps with recruitment and perception.

"Now comes one of Evans’ most pressing issues: getting Underwood on his show. There have been some cursory conversations between Evans and the university and Underwood sent a message that the hotter the wing, the better. Evans knows that Underwood probably has bigger priorities right now, like, say, winning the conference tournament and leading the team through an NCAA Tournament, but if something worked out, Evans would jump at the opportunity."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1371882012378869760
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Talk about "sauces"

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BRucks

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illini80 said:
Underwood has done a great job of coaching, but the biggest part of that is hiring the right guys. If you are successful they will move on and move up. That’s just the way it is and should be. The only question to me is can he over time continue to hire the right guys? I hope so and he set the bar mighty high with this current group!!
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He's been around, paid his dues. Large network. Large roladex.
 
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Ga65

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GloryDays said:

I just don't see it. He's clearly very gifted physically. Good frame, good leaper, great speed and quickness. But man the apathy and laziness on the court. I don't see how Underwood can see some of these games and see the constant walking, lack of willingness to rebound and hustle after loose balls, and ole defense and get excited.

I see a high level athlete, extremely quick, but his quickness is often too fast for his dribble forcing him to have to slow down to regather the ball, decent shot, but a little flat and slow release. Looks to be a very good passer with very good court vision.

Underwood must see the physical abilities that can be coached into a great player. Hopefully the lack of hustle is a product of this team that literally runs 0 offense instead of an inherent part of his attitude. I'm sure the staff has seen far more of this kid than I have, but this one leaves me a little puzzled.
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Energy level at a preseason NBA level.
 
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Whitewaterr

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GloryDays said:

I just don't see it. He's clearly very gifted physically. Good frame, good leaper, great speed and quickness. But man the apathy and laziness on the court. I don't see how Underwood can see some of these games and see the constant walking, lack of willingness to rebound and hustle after loose balls, and ole defense and get excited.

I see a high level athlete, extremely quick, but his quickness is often too fast for his dribble forcing him to have to slow down to regather the ball, decent shot, but a little flat and slow release. Looks to be a very good passer with very good court vision.

Underwood must see the physical abilities that can be coached into a great player. Hopefully the lack of hustle is a product of this team that literally runs 0 offense instead of an inherent part of his attitude. I'm sure the staff has seen far more of this kid than I have, but this one leaves me a little puzzled.
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My best guess is that he has compromising photos of BU drunk on the Morrow Plots.
 
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SescIllini

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Don't see going after Bass if we are after Burnette, TyTy, Pods. Like Tre Mitchell, that would be a nice stretch 4.
 
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Nappy I_L_L

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SescIllini said:
Don't see going after Bass if we are after Burnette, TyTy, Pods. Like Tre Mitchell, that would be a nice stretch 4.
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I don't think we are stopping it. Nimari, Boakye, Podz, and TyTy seem to be the dream group rn, (maybe Hardy). And Bass is already a done deal according to most
 
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