True, but as others have pointed out, he shot over 30% his freshman year. So not unreasonable to think he might improve from last year.
Brazile imo depends on Kofi. If Kofi is back, I would expect the additions to be something like: TSJ, Skyy, and Williams. Williams would be a depth piece and the other two would start.
Post traumatic Damonte syndrome.
I have no problem with the take if he is not your 30-35 MPG guy and he is ok with that role coming in. You can only have a few non-shooters in your lineup but 6'5" athlete with PG handle and excellent defense is a very nice start.
Effective FG% 45% vs Frazier 50%. Difference? Yes. PER actually higher than Trent. I love Trent as much as anyone on the court, but my point here is he’s closer to a Frazier replacement with size than a DMW replacement. And he shot 32% from 3 as a freshman last year. If he can get anywhere close to that it’s all you need off the bench. Nobody will replace those guys as leaders, but a guy like that off the bench would be awesome to have.
That is not even close to what I said. Don't put words in my mouth.
Yep, I am excited about him. Add some bulk, improve shooting and evolve into someone like Kendrick Nunn.
The lack of Podz off the bench is interesting? Should we read anything into that?
can't help but notice no Harris, BBV, Lieb, Payne,, or Podz. We know Harris is in so my rosterlator tells me there are two slots for either BBV, Lieb, Payne, or Podz.
Williams went to Simeon also & they apparently are pursuing him. They need to mend that relationship for the future.
Never pass up a trip to Chicago...but agree.
Trent & Damonte. Those super senior provider great moments, defense, leadership, experience & some three point shooting. They also took a very karge chunk of minutes that would have gone to developing the freshmen. Podz got less minutes because of them. Hell BBV played more than Podz.
To his credit, I think we can all recall that Damonte played the 1 a bit this year. I know I won't forget seeing that.
If we bring in 3 guards/wings in addition to Epps, Harris, and Rodgers and Goode and RJ both stay, would you stick around if you were Podz.
Sorry but if they wore the orange and blue I will be sad but not have a nervous breakdown. I will always respect and root for anyone who suits up here......well except at this point for he who's name can not be mention without getting a DANcation for a week!
Monte PF, J Williams point guard, floor general, good in pick in roll and in transition. One of the top Iso defenders in the nation last year. I love Trent but he shot 32% from three last year and no one is saying anything about it and that's essentially who J Williams will replace....not Monte.
going off this....if you add Skyy you need a defensive stopper at guard even if he is coming off the bench..
Having guards over 6' 4" that are knock down shooters, handlers, and defenders is even better. Maybe just my thing, but I would not recruit ANY guard who can't shoot 35% from the arc. That aspect is critical in today's game and the reason for so many upsets in the dance.
Ville you still feeling confident TSJ wears an Illini uniform next year.
Dont wait until the spring semester to sign. Get your school and sign. There is nothing stoping a guy to sign in the fall.
This is a good thing. Trent was absolutely shot by the end of the year. Playing 35+ minutes on one leg, one shoulder, and one eye. Absolute warrior. Deserved to go out better, but it's not a shock at how the year ended for him.
