So Luke is 6’9 then? Nice.Illinois official roster says Luke and RJ are both 6'7. Luke definitely looks taller though.
So Luke is 6’9 then? Nice.Illinois official roster says Luke and RJ are both 6'7. Luke definitely looks taller though.
As much as you try, and as high level as our practices might be if our Kofi/Garcia dreams come true, it’s still damn near impossible to simulate game speed, pressure situations, and game consequences in practice. Idk if timing is the word (I think it is in some way) but game rhythm will be a big deal for him.IMHO, timing is not the issue. Hutch must regain self-confidence and perform in front of 15000+ rabid/bloodthirsty/FF starved fans. He can regain timing with practice but the confidence and in-game decisions are only bred by in-game success.
Game pace might be where Hutch will struggle....Also, i wonder what his tolerance will be as far as minutes per game......hope he can last all season , as the reports have my attention.......As much as you try, and as high level as our practices might be if our Kofi/Garcia dreams come true, it’s still damn near impossible to simulate game speed, pressure situations, and game consequences in practice. Idk if timing is the word (I think it is in some way) but game rhythm will be a big deal for him.
Take away Hutch's hair and they seem pretty similar.I may be reading into this too much, but this is the background of monte's most recent insta post, and hutch looks a bit taller than RJ and about the same height as luke... maybe its just the angle, but hutch looks a bit taller than 6'6...
Without the hair he is still quite a bit taller than RJTake away Hutch's hair and they seem pretty similar.
Heard that RJ has really opened some eyes recentlySpeaking of freshmen, do we have any practice reports on how they are acclimating/performing?
I had a feeling that he might surprise many, based on the clips posted here......Heard that RJ has really opened some eyes recently
Awesome. He has league potential to me. I actually watched his highlights last night and came away thinking he was underrated for sure. 6’7, coordinated, quick, and can shoot. 1-2 years of physical development? Watch out.Heard that RJ has really opened some eyes recently
Great. Looks like he’s headed to Kentucky… /sHeard that RJ has really opened some eyes recently
It's nice having a coach who engages on social media. We've always had it for football, but not as much for basketball.check out what Chester posted on his story, pretty funny stuff.
I think if those things happen, we will be competing for the B1G title and a top seed again.Two players who I think hold the most sway in how the season goes...
1. Coleman Hawkins
2. Austin Hutcherson
If Coleman can be a legit threat as a stretch 4, with the ability to pass it from the high post and if Hutcherson is legit as healthy as it looks in that video...then I can see us being a solid BIG10 team...not a top ranked team, but definitely suprise some people and get back into the tournament.
I hope your right.I think if those things happen, we will be competing for the B1G title and a top seed again.
I will add a third: adding one more competent, bouncy big.I think if those things happen, we will be competing for the B1G title and a top seed again.
Brad seemed to trust BBV at center towards the end of the year. Also, Coleman showed a propensity for blocking shots. If the 5 can play defense, rebound and catch passes to dunk, the other 4 spots should be able to score a lot. But yes, another 5 would be ideal (especially if it is a certain 7' Jamaican).I will add a third: adding one more competent, bouncy big.
Watching Tre Young in the playoffs, all I could see was Belo with a competent jump shot. Belo reads and solves defenses the way Tre does. Belo is not on Tre’s level yet but I don’t think college defenses will be able to stop him. He was unstoppable at times last year.
A rotation of Coleman/Grandison/BBV at the 4 should be solid. But Payne is really our only rotation ready 5. Kofi would be amazing, but all we really need is a one more guy who can protect the rim, set screens and can catch lobs.
Need Coleman to get all Warren Carter on usTwo players who I think hold the most sway in how the season goes...
1. Coleman Hawkins
2. Austin Hutcherson
If Coleman can be a legit threat as a stretch 4, with the ability to pass it from the high post and if Hutcherson is legit as healthy as it looks in that video...then I can see us being a solid BIG10 team...not a top ranked team, but definitely suprise some people and get back into the tournament.
i think one person we tend to all forget about is Da’Monte’s offensive game. If he can continue his shooting from last year then I think this team is going to put up a ton of points and will win some very high scoring games. Brad Underwood’s style before Kofi and Ayo was a lot of spreading the floor and 4-5 guys who can shoot the 3. He can do that again now. Expect Frazier and Plummer to fill it up tooTwo players who I think hold the most sway in how the season goes...
1. Coleman Hawkins
2. Austin Hutcherson
If Coleman can be a legit threat as a stretch 4, with the ability to pass it from the high post and if Hutcherson is legit as healthy as it looks in that video...then I can see us being a solid BIG10 team...not a top ranked team, but definitely suprise some people and get back into the tournament.
I like those pull-ups from Belo