Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[skyIdub]

Between this and Howard's slapunch, we'll need the XL popcorn tonight...

 

[sacraig]

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[BashCtIllini]

Does the 2nd I mean he's reclassifying?

One is for Kylan, the other is for Dylan

 

[HensonHall71]

while we're waiting for Kylan news - here's a video of him training with an NBA trainer from a few months ago - showing off his handles and quick release

 

[Whitewaterr]

Home is where the heart is.

 

[Manual3for4peat]

Come on Kylan. You know you wanna.

 

[illini0440]

I’ll just say….I don’t think he was blown away by his Arizona visit.

 

[DMWSuperFan]

Any update on JJ Taylor? Saw he signed with an NIL agency and seen some Kentucky articles saying they think UK has lost traction with him, so either a 3rd school has emerged or we are making progress right?

 

[Illini_05]

Any update on JJ Taylor? Saw he signed with an NIL agency and seen some Kentucky articles saying they think UK has lost traction with him, so either a 3rd school has emerged or we are making progress right?

G League would be my guess but I'm no insider.

 

[DMWSuperFan]

G League would be my guess but I'm no insider.

If he’s leaning G league, why would he sign with an NIL agency?

 

[Docta Illiniwek]

Dainja has post moves like Trevion Williams, so im a fan

 

[IllinoisssssssVarsity]

Dainja has post moves like Trevion Williams, so im a fan

Probably just to maximize options.

 

[IllinoisssssssVarsity]

This is good. Very very good.

@Indy Illini Fan (boom please)

 

[BashCtIllini]

I’ll just say….I don’t think he was blown away by his Arizona visit.

was it due to the weather?

 

[TheFameProtector]

Yeah - that’s kinda what I was alluding to earlier. Top 150 or so all have a pretty good chance at making an impact on a college team - character/fit and coaching/development play a role, though talent can overcome a lack of those in some cases

Evaluating prospects coming out of HS isn't that different from doing the same for those coming out of college (though the mean talent-level has shifted). Sometimes talent/potential is overrated whereas mental makeup is underrated. Just saw this happen with Ayo.

 

[logjam]

One is for Kylan, the other is for Dylan

Well played.

 

[soupy17]

This is good. Very very good.

@Indy Illini Fan (boom please)

 

[SescIllini]

No insider, I just don't see JJ Taylor at Illinois. Seems very focused on being a pro and getting paid. I don't see him fiiting into the team concept at the college level, especially at Illinois. BU/Illinois will do better with the 3-4 year guys that defend, hit the 3s, rebound, great teamates.

 

[phats22]

while we're waiting for Kylan news - here's a video of him training with an NBA trainer from a few months ago - showing off his handles and quick release

he broke my ankles just watching this.....

 

[DeonThomas]

Dainja has post moves like Trevion Williams, so im a fan

I wanna believe! Two of the best college guys in the post off the top of my head:

1. Wayman Tisdale - Oklahoma
2. Trevian Williams - Purdue

Ethan Happ also had great feet, but couldn't really shoot beyond 6-7 ft while facing the basket.

If your comments hold true, he'd be in elite company (and should have been playing more at Baylor).

 

[TCTORNADO]

was it due to the weather?

Co-eds

 

[jrichisamazing]

No insider, I just don't see JJ Taylor at Illinois. Seems very focused on being a pro and getting paid. I don't see him fiiting into the team concept at the college level, especially at Illinois. BU/Illinois will do better with the 3-4 year guys that defend, hit the 3s, rebound, great teamates.

I don't know anything about JJ Taylor, but Ayo was also very focused on being a pro. He said he wanted to be a 1 and done ever since he committed. You can be focused on the next level and also be a great teammate and do the little things.

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

If your comments hold true, he'd be in elite company (and should have been playing more at Baylor).

Hope Dainja works out.

I don't think I'm up for second guessing the coaching decisions of Drew.

 

[Whitewaterr]

I don't know anything about JJ Taylor, but Ayo was also very focused on being a pro. He said he wanted to be a 1 and done ever since he committed. You can be focused on the next level and also be a great teammate and do the little things.

Well all you need to know about JJ Taylor is that he isn't comparable to Ayo.

 

[Liesse1997]

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