Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
We are such a fickle fan base. I know this is unrealistic (for this board), but let’s try and be a little more patient in terms of news on Miller.
It’s called discussion. Honestly, you just need to chill bro. This is a sports forum, and its not that serious.This board is hilarious. One guy with 7 total posts says Miller is an LSU lean and off we go...
Yes you do. Miller is proving each day that he does not want to be here.This. If you can get Plummer, you do it.
Sure. But we get a random word he might go somewhere else and we are back to attacking this kid’s character—something ,likely, none of us on this board have any illegitimate insight into. Honestly, it is kind of a d1ck move...It’s called discussion. Honestly, you just need to chill bro. This is a sports forum, and its not that serious.
It beats hearing about high school basketball of central IL in the 40’s. That’s for sure.
What’s not cool is people dismissing/disparaging a teenager based on unsubstantiated third hand anonymous message board rumor.It’s called discussion. Honestly, you just need to chill bro. This is a sports forum, and its not that serious.
It beats hearing about high school basketball of central IL in the 40’s. That’s for sure.
It’s called discussion. Honestly, you just need to chill bro. This is a sports forum, and its not that serious.
It beats hearing about high school basketball of central IL in the 40’s. That’s for sure.
Those two sentences seem a bit contradictory, no? Azubuike isn't a stout perimeter defender or a midrange shooter, but he's a great interior defender and good shot blocker. That, to me, is the primary hole in Kofi's game. His shot blocking is only so-so, but if he can improve that to Azuibuike's level then I could see him going at a similar spot in the draft, regardless of whether he can switch on the perimeter or hit a 15-footer.Garza was NPOY this year. Hell still get drafted in the middle to bottom half of the second round. Unless Kofi learns how to guard on the 3pt line and gets a little jumper hell probably be in the same boat. I think him coming back would be good for his draft stock he'll be looked at as an Azubuike.
With Plummer stating he is announcing this weekend, I wonder if staff has decided to move on from AceWolf as well.hearing that adam miller is a LSU lean right now
lmao post of the yearnope
I agree. I think Kofi’s interior defense worked sometimes in that he has such a menacing presence that it would just alter shots around the rim. What I saw in several games was when someone was shooting a short jumper or a mid-range shot, his arms were down or got up well after the shot. If he could be a little more active in that regard, his game would look so much better.Those two sentences seem a bit contradictory, no? Azubuike isn't a stout perimeter defender or a midrange shooter, but he's a great interior defender and good shot blocker. That, to me, is the primary hole in Kofi's game. His shot blocking is only so-so, but if he can improve that to Azuibuike's level then I could see him going at a similar spot in the draft, regardless of whether he can switch on the perimeter or hit a 15-footer.
Sad Shaq and Tyrus noises.LSU plays basketball? Follow the media down here and you would think Football and Baseball are the only two sports.
I'm not going to imply that this is what Miller and his family are going for, but I believe that Wade prefers the term "strong @$$" when he is referring to his offers.Ye$ $he will. I’m $ure Coach Wade made a hell of an offer.
Good question. I wonder if the farm system in baseball being so seasoned has anything to do with it.Why does the NBA need to have an "all-in" commitment by players before the draft vs MLB that drafts college kids and then pursues them, with the return to college if terms are not agreed to?
I guess the NFL does the same thing. Should push the risk to the pro teams, IMHO, instead of having the players assume most of it, if not all.
I guess the Portal Madness will continue.
I agree, we have been burnt before waiting around for players to decide, Brad will not do that. He will get Miller’s spot filled ASAP at this point.With Plummer stating he is announcing this weekend, I wonder if staff has decided to move on from AceWolf as well.
Whatever issues caused whoever’s unhappiness, those issues are going to be there next year. And those issues are inevitably going to impact coaching and chemistry. Do you really want to coach looking over your shoulder worried if whoever is happy and that your player might leave if they aren’t? And other kids will resent the politics of it too.
This feels like a game of musical chairs for both the schools and players. If AceWolf decides today he wants to come back I’d take him, but if I can replace his production I don’t hesitate in doing so. I don’t think you can afford to wait a couple of months or even a couple of weeks for AceWolfs camp to decide.
I wish Plummer was bigger but seems like almost the ideal stopgap. He comes in for 1 year while the 3 frosh develop and you don’t have to rely on them to produce next year. Then, in 2 years you have 3 long soph wings plus 2 bigger freshman wings and you should be in good shape on wings without Ace.
Doesn’t hurt that Plummer seems tight with Curbello either. If you can replace 80% of what you were hoping for from AceWolf without any of the drama/ headaches, I think you do that all day.
We all get it. You don't want Miller back.Good riddance.
I think Kofi has two paths two improvementThose two sentences seem a bit contradictory, no? Azubuike isn't a stout perimeter defender or a midrange shooter, but he's a great interior defender and good shot blocker. That, to me, is the primary hole in Kofi's game. His shot blocking is only so-so, but if he can improve that to Azuibuike's level then I could see him going at a similar spot in the draft, regardless of whether he can switch on the perimeter or hit a 15-footer.
We all get it. You don't want Miller back.
Really like this post, but think DMFW deserved his own number in your list. I need 4 numbered items, not 3.I don't know. I didn't mean to derail the thread (although that's darn near impossible based on what's been brought up in here lately). I am just trying to stay grounded. Love the pickup of Podz, but there's still a lot of assumptions being made.
1. Trent has not actually said anything about returning. Neither has Damonte.
2. Miller is still more than likely gone.
3. I think Kofi is more likely gone than staying.
I really like the class we're bringing in, and I hope Hutcherson is healthy enough to actually play. I'm going to assume that there will be an answer regarding Miller relatively soon. We'll either grab another transfer or he'll come back. I doubt both would happen.
I get that. I really do. I think the outstanding question is whether AM should be treated the same way for simply entering the transfer portal. If he were to decide to stay at Illinois, would you hold a grudge against him for momentarily exploring his other options?The few people who have this philosophy, I completely understand. We're fans. We get to think however we want to think when it comes to the team we root for.
I'm the kind of Illinois fan, for some silly reason, who gets offended when you leave MY team for another college team. (Self, Smith, Tilmon...) It doesn't have to make sense.
Good riddance.
With Plummer stating he is announcing this weekend, I wonder if staff has decided to move on from AceWolf as well.
This feels like a game of musical chairs for both the schools and players. If AceWolf decides today he wants to come back I’d take him, but if I can replace his production I don’t hesitate in doing so. I don’t think you can afford to wait a couple of months or even a couple of weeks for AceWolfs camp to decide.
Possibly, probably depends on his "I'm Back" statement. ( Told you it doesn't make sense)I get that. I really do. I think the outstanding question is whether AM should be treated the same way for simply entering the transfer portal. If he were to decide to stay at Illinois, would you hold a grudge against him for momentarily exploring his other options?