I'm always fascinated by how easily we attribute getting players 100% to one person. And I'm sure there are instances where that is the case. But I guess we will never know either way
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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We are rolling and I feel like this!
Shaq can dance but GB has moves I miss. Lol
They all think they are NBA bound. It's not that easy. Hawk reminds me a bit of Cook but a bit shorter and needs to improve his shooting. Hope he stays if not thank you for the past two seasons .
Almost everyone thinking and being told they are NBA-bound + the new transfer rules = your entire roster every year are free agents, just the reality of the game right now.
Chin 100% got us Ayo
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
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I don't know if I'd put it that way. Maybe "Have a chance" at the NBA. It's a dream, right? And if you've been told you have the talent and potential to get there? Why wouldn't you look at the possibilities or place where you feel you'd develop the best?
What’s this in reference to?
I've heard whispers that Coach K and Banchero were seen at the Main Scoop in Mahomet. Jon Scheyer will again be K's coach-in-waiting, making his triumphant return to the state of Illinois!
TSJ + Skyy = Dominant Erupt
Reeves will be a lower priority but we could certainly do a lot worse than Reeves. His length, floor spacing and shooting are enough. Brad can engage almost anyone on the defensive end. Shannon will be the priority for now.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
3 years of eligibility left........
I haven't heard any insiders talking about Love.
To be fair Lieb is likely taking advantage of the S&C program and ability to compete against upper tier Talent and will probably move onto another school to compete for a spot. Its not uncommon among other large D1 programs in P5 schools
He does remind me of Cook too, but Cook’s offensive game was MUCH better at this point in his career - Hawk is more athletic but Cook could shoot the ball.
Belo only has 2 years of eligibility, he used 1 in 20-21 and another in 21-22.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Funny you said that, but AJ has gone into teaching. He absolutely loves it. He isn't leaving Arizona. Loves that, too!
I'm guessing 24 hours of every member on this board making blind guesses who is transferring in and out
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Not know how much more athletic. Cook was a MCDAA and a first round pick for a reason and it wasn't just shooting. Cook was a better dribbler too. Hawk has that potential too.
IlliniwekKDR
- Colorado Springs, CO
His freshman year was a freebie. Everybody got a freebie in 20-21
I like Coleman but Cook was a much better HS player. He was a scoring machine in HS and from day one at Illinois. Great post moves and outside shot. Coleman runs better and may end up better but there is no comparison between freshman/sophomore Brian Cook and freshman sophomore Coleman Hawkins.
Cook
freshman 9 ppg 57% 5 rbg BT rookie of year
soph 11 ppg 60% 6 rpg
jr 14 ppg
sr 20 ppg BT player of year
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Cook
freshman 9 ppg 57% 5 rbg BT rookie of year
soph 11 ppg 60% 6 rpg
jr 14 ppg
sr 20 ppg BT player of year
Mr. Basketball of Illinois 1999 | Lincoln’s Brian Cook
Brian Cook lives for moments like these. There he was, hooping it up on a gloriously warm and sunny day with 35 schoolkids shrieking in delight at his every one-on-one move.The impromtu performance…
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I don't see a world where Skyy and Belo are both on the team. They will both want primary ball position at this stage.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Yep. Let’s put that one to bed
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