Griffith's mom decided where her son was going to play.Juwan Howard and Laphonso Ellis.
Losing Griffith kinda happened a few years later and was more part of the overall decline post probation.
Griffith's mom decided where her son was going to play.Juwan Howard and Laphonso Ellis.
Losing Griffith kinda happened a few years later and was more part of the overall decline post probation.
It's less where Ayo fell in the draft and more his brand across the state. Guys know who he is and he has credibility. If he can continue to be a key member on an NBA rotation, no one cares where he was drafted. It becomes "how was he developed?" Draymond Green was drafted 35th in the second round. I'm sure MSU drops his name a good amountHow much milage can Underwood get using a second round draft choice as his signature recruit? If he signs Taylor and JJ becomes a one and done and a lottery pick, then Underwood has something to crow about. And Gill's career has been over before most of today's high school players began following the NBA. Tim Anderson's work at Ground Zero is more pertinent to today's high school recruits than Gill's NBA career.
I think they were talking about Rashard Griffith, but maybe his mom helped him decide where to play also. Maybe my sarcasm meter isn't working though.Griffith's mom decided where her son was going to play.
Being a Cousy award winner as top point guard might carry a little weight though.How much milage can Underwood get using a second round draft choice as his signature recruit? If he signs Taylor and JJ becomes a one and done and a lottery pick, then Underwood has something to crow about. And Gill's career has been over before most of today's high school players began following the NBA. Tim Anderson's work at Ground Zero is more pertinent to today's high school recruits than Gill's NBA career.
I think he knew this. Just prior to that time, Sonny Cox really was the strongest influence on his players. The Griffith recruitment was definitely not controlled by Sonny Cox.I think they were talking about Rashard Griffith, but maybe his mom helped him decide where to play also. Maybe my sarcasm meter isn't working though.
Gill is an TV analyst for the Bulls and he talks about Illinois frequently. That definitely helps us. And every kid within 200 miles of Chicago knows Ayo played for Illinois. That helps us also. Sure if you sign a one-and-done high draft pick, that help too.How much milage can Underwood get using a second round draft choice as his signature recruit? If he signs Taylor and JJ becomes a one and done and a lottery pick, then Underwood has something to crow about. And Gill's career has been over before most of today's high school players began following the NBA. Tim Anderson's work at Ground Zero is more pertinent to today's high school recruits than Gill's NBA career.
Jerome, Miles, and Crandle looked like a great 2010 class when they all first committed.yeah , to play for Illi-noise.....
Yes. That was a decline of Sonny Cox's influence.Griffith's mom decided where her son was going to play.
I don't recall Miles Leonard but I do wonder how Myers Leonard would have looked playing for this coaching staff.Miles Leonard was a sophomore commit.
sarcasm meter broken , I see.........................I don't recall Miles Leonard but I do wonder how Myers Leonard would have looked playing for this coaching staff.
MSU has been to two final-fours in the last 6 years, too early to say we have passed them just because they have an off year when they were without an adequate point guard. Hope we can beat them for Rogers!!Illini are in strong recruiting position in B10. .... MSU and Purdue play ugly ball (thank goodness Weber is gone).
Interesting observation by Nuke.I don't recall Miles Leonard but I do wonder how Myers Leonard would have looked playing for this coaching staff.
Bad takes all over this, good godIllini are in strong recruiting position in B10. Michigan and Ohio State are only real competitors and they cannot sign everybody. MSU and Purdue play ugly ball (thank goodness Weber is gone). Wisconsin has huge team chemistry problem. Iowa was the Luke Garza show. Indiana may be better but Woodson was not a home run hire. Duke UNC are trending down. Kentucky had bad year - the fact they are stealing coaches from Illinois shows how far they have fallen. Self was badly hurt by Addidas scandal. The new rock star coaches seem to be Chris Beard at TX, Nate Oates at Alabama, Mark Few at Gonzaga and Jay Wright at Villanova. We can go head to head with these guys!
Lazy post. Not saying I agree or disagree, but if you are going to stake that claim, step up.Bad takes all over this, good god
Kendall Gill? What's he doing that he could have clout in recruiting?You have to think that Ayo and Kendall Gill will help in recruiting these young men over the next year or two.
Saying I-L-L every time they talk about Ayo on a local Bulls broadcast. Only applicable to local players, but I agree it absolutely helps with them.Kendall Gill? What's he doing that he could have clout in recruiting?
Kofi is unfathomably large lol.I'll just leave this here...
We just scored a major flippin' coup, and some fans have to be the caution police. Don't be that guy.
Yes please.