skyIdub
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You are severely underestimating the potential of this team......even without the coming additions.
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You are severely underestimating the potential of this team......even without the coming additions.
altenberger22
- South Carolina
I agree there is "potential", but it's not a rock-solid double bye in the BTT type of squad. Talent still required for that.
A double bye in the BTT can be a pretty tall order, even for a really good team. Ohio State was #7 in the country last season & didn’t get a double bye.
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
If anyone has a report on how our players look, hoops-wise, I'm all ears.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Rumor has it they look good.
Also I wouldn’t put any stock in any reports. Last year Hutch and BBV were hurt and guys were out with COVID and we had no clue.
To be fair, we were in the middle of a pandemic lol. Reporters didn't get to attend practices so couldn't report anything back. I'm sure things will go back to normal this summer.
For the most part, it seems early practice reports do usually indicate players who may have an early impact.
During a team physical it was discovered that his "Growth Plates" had closed so we withdrew our interest!
So they're allowed to attend a select few I believe. I think the issue with them not being privy to information last year stemmed more from their "sources" not being able to attend. I could be wrong though. I don't know what their process looks like
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Go to guy, Frazier, shooter with size, Hutch, Melendez, Poole or Podz? Interior defense is a big question with Payne and BBV options. I am feeling another interior transfer or Kofi return would greatly alleviate this. It is kind of harsh to expect a newcomer to give 17 to 20 pts per game...who has given the Illini that in the last 20 years other than All Americans Ayo and Kofi IN THEIR 2ND SEASON? Here are the top leaders in Illini history up to 2015 and only nine averaged that in a career.Scoring average (min. 45 games) 1. 20.9 - Nick Weatherspoon (71 games) - 1970-73 2. 20.5 - Dave Scholz (71 games) - 1966-69 3. 20.1 - Don Freeman (72 games) - 1963-66 4. 18.9 - Dave Downey (72 games) - 1960-63 5. 18.6 - John Kerr (70 games) - 1951-54 6. 18.4 - Jeff Dawson (47 games) - 1972-74 7. 18.0 - Deon Thomas (118 games) - 1989-94 8. 17.3 - George BonSalle (56 games) - 1954-57 9. 17.0 - Nick Anderson (69 games) - 1987-89 10. 16.8 - Kiwane Garris (116 games) - 1993-97 Field goals made 1. 803 - Deon Thomas (118 games) - 1989-9
altenberger22
- South Carolina
You nailed it. Several of my favorite all-time names in Illini basketball history mentioned above.
And I think you've put a rubber stamp on my observation. I believe that's how far away we are from being in the top 10. Kofi would be the answer --- but I don't expect him back. And without him, we'd need a Nick Weatherspoon/Dave Scholz/Deon Thomas/James Augustine type of offensive threat to get there. Frazier is just a piece of our solid guard rotation--- and all of the others you mentioned in your opening sentence are new to the Illini starting line-up. Expectations have to be low for them.
Where would you put Corhen? Looks pretty good right?
Joel Goodson
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Prime Natty contender.
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Yeah with this roster the new freshman will be riding the bench..
Joel Goodson
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Or those that break through aren't gonna be here 4 years. Yeah, tough sledding, but hopefully they realize that there's daylight at the end of the tunnel.
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Interesting projections but don’t believe them. Plummer leading scorer and all the frosh ahead of Hawk in mins and scoring. Believe Belo will be leading scorer and Trent close with this roster. Don’t even include BBV.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Not likely Belo is leading scorer. Would be Trent most likely unless Kofi comes back then it's him, although if the hype is real Hutch will average 40 pts per game.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Trent 4th? Doesn't seem likely but hey, if we have at least 5 double digit scorers (adding Plummer or Grandy or, Garcia? in there) we'll be in good shape.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Trent honestly might be fifth or sixth if we bring Kofi back and add Garcia. And he is perfectly ok with that-he can focus on being the elite stopper he is on the defensive end. We will be deeper and better than last year IMO if we can pull that off (Kofi + Garcia). Cart before horse obviously but it’s hard not to get excited about that possibility.
Wait, so we’re back to not having room for good players. Excellent!
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