totally agree with this but still feel bad about creening him
tate is always worth listening to
I would tell you not to get your hopes up.
Wow! Keep your protection on. We don't know how legit this is
If this is accurate (not doubting you, just ? everything recruiting wise) I would take the chance of holding an open spot for him on the chance they both want to come back. As far as the draft, I think EJ might have higher odds of going than Kofi. Obviously they can both make a nice pro living somewhere if that’s what they choose.
So, if a kid is on the team 2 years, gets very spare minutes, his prospect of significant playing time is dim and he decides to leave, that's creaning?
I really appreciated Jermaine. Seemed like a good guy/teammate and the brief times he saw the floor I thought he looked better than I expected (given the low expectations when he committed). Its always good to have guys that can play in a pinch yet know their role (mostly riding the pine) and embrace it. I wish him nothing but the best. Hope he takes advantage of his bball gifts and finds a school that is a great academic fit.
Based upon the talent pool brought to Champaign and the subsequent results on the floor, I think we probably have to rank Tony Yates and Jimmy Collins as our #1 and #2 all-time recruiters up to this point --- but with the current staff off to a great start and with a chance to take over the top spot.
Latest NBA mock draft has no Kofi and no EJ.
You had me riiiight until you said, "Ayo comes back". That's when you lost me.Bold prediction: EJ transfers here, Kofi comes back, Giorgi comes back, Damonte comes back, OA comes back, Miller comes back, Ayo comes back
That seems like a pretty textbook definition of Creaning, no? We're out of scholarships and need one more, "Jermaine, it's been real and it's been fun, but you aren't going to play here. Thank you for your service. Enjoy the B1G Championship ring."
I'd like to get Ayo for two more years. He could set some incredible all-time scoring records.
Agreed. And we didn't approve when Crean was doing it at Indiana. The times they are a changing!
That is horrendous.
Fine, I will concede it does not fit the “true” definition of Creaning since we aren’t currently over signed.
I would say Lieb is the lowest in the rotation, albeit he's a year younger. I think Hamlin knew he was never going to see significant playing time and BU probably had a conversation with him that if he wants to get play college basketball, he likely needs to move to a mid-major. An education at UI is great, but getting to actually play something you're passionate about at a DI level while also getting a college education is likely more appealing. There are a bunch of good colleges in Illinois (if he wants to stay close to home) that he can go play at and see the floor while also getting a good education.
