In fact, his highest rank in the 247 composite was #10 in August 2021. So he was a top 10 recruit at one point.
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In fact, his highest rank in the 247 composite was #10 in August 2021. So he was a top 10 recruit at one point.
Actually, he was top-10 when he was a Kentucky recruit. Now the Illini are interested and he's NOW a 30+.
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Joel Goodson
- dawgville
How great was it to see Ty Rodgers sitting with a bunch of Illini players at the IHSA finals yesterday?
Will check that out. Love the history of Illinois High School basketball. Only 3 years old then in 1961, but have heard of great Colllinsville teams. Perhaps you remember 1953 high school state championship? Or am I over aging you by a mile?
Ted Caiazza led my future high school to state championship.And he did that as a true freshman
Owen Brown played 4 years under Lefty Driessel at Maryland, but he had undiagnosed Marfan's Syndrome and sadly died in a pickup game in 1976. He and my sister (cheerleading squad) were classmates and great friends.
I hated to see Ace transfer. Loved his defense and hustle. Thought he really could have developed into one my all time favorites.
If he comes back, that’s fine and all, but it would require some attrition I think. Not sure I want to lose any of the guys currently on that team for him, and def don’t want to lose one do the incoming recruits.
If he comes back, that’s fine and all, but it would require some attrition I think. Not sure I want to lose any of the guys currently on that team for him, and def don’t want to lose one do the incoming recruits.
I wouldn’t focus on the position. Ie top 10, 20, or 30. This varies year by year with the quality of recruiting class. Skyy’s 24-7 rating is .9913 and he is a 5 star. Miller is a 4-star and .9884 rated. I believe Miller is our highest rated recruit to date. There is a significant difference in my mind between a true 5-star recruit (Skyy) and a high 4-star (Ayo, Miller). Basically a 5-star is an NBA ready one and done type. Since ratings began, we’ve never had a 5-star. I’m not sure if we’ve ever had a true one and done talent. Deron, Luther, Dee, Frankie, etc - these were all highly impactful college players that needed some time to develop into NBA ready players.
Ayo was higher rated than Miller, by just a bit (0.9888). Meyers Leonard also had the same rating as Miller. Jereme Richmond is our highest rated recruit of the 247 era (0.9890). You are correct, none of them have been 5-stars (at least at the time of their final rating, I think Ayo was a 5-star at one point but may be wrong about that). If his rating holds Skyy would be our highest rated recruit in 247 history, by a decent margin.
Having a 5 star is valuable but championship team requires a majority rotation of experienced players IMO. Experience at the point guard is particularly important. Ratings seemed to be based on NBA potential rather than college contribution. The difference between no 20 and no 70 can easily be overcome by development and system fit. Davis and Murray are great examples. Hope we can see that with a Hawk, Dain, RJ or a Podz.
drsmitty74
- Rochester
Maybe his artist can change it into Chief Illiniwek
Just now Jumping jack beat me to it.
If King was 32 n 0 , number one in the nation and out scored the other team 32. to 2 in the 4th quarter of the championship game how could they have been much more dominant than that with the high low from 7'1" 240lb Griffith to a 7"3" 300 plus lb tourney MVP? King was unreal as was the public league back then. No downstate teams were close.
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201154JC
- Rockford, IL
I remember that high low very well. Being from Rockford, I was paying close attention as Rockford Guilford play them in the title game.
Guilford was right in it at the half, however, they went high low and pounded them in the second half.
illini80
- Forgottonia
School has 2 business days after the athlete notifies them officially. Wade was fired yesterday so I doubt the first step has been taken yet.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Day 1 starter
illini80
- Forgottonia
He’s an Underwood type of guy, no doubt. Until we know what next years roster looks like, I’m not willing to go that far, but he will be on the court.
I only “liked” this so I could see what it looked like to have “and 69 others” after my like.
What’s the best player comp for Epps?
I’m guessing these “stars” are very generous, right? I’ve never heard of a 4 star at Eastern or Morgan State.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Serious Tony Robbins vibes. Going to cost us all $199.99 to learn more.
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