Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Neck's too long, too much wasted height.
New time probably indicates it will be G’town. The original 8pm announcement time was if he was choosing Illinois — he wanted to be part of Loyalty after Dark.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
I am not sure “Georgetown is Georgetown” any more than “(Dee Brown Era) Illinois was (Malcolm Hill Era) “Illinois.” We both have good histories, play in nationally televised games vs. big name opponents, are covered regularly in big markets, etc …. but if your team is terrible, it’s going to hinder your exposure a bit. Most avid college basketball fans knew who Malcom was … your average 24-year old girl out in Old Town on a Saturday who never watches sports knows who Kofi is. I know that’s Chicago, but still.
Punesguy
- Ft. Collins, CO
Approximately!
I don't know. You might be right but Ewing has been there for 5 years and just went 0-19 in the conference. He is responsible for the talent, not the last guy.
If you read these news links below, they are more bad news to me. I think he's gotten 1-2 years to turn around.
Patrick Ewing deserves one last chance to right things at Georgetown
At any other university, with any other coach, the decision would have been clear before the start of this Big East Tournament. But the university we are talking about is Georgetown, and the coach …
nypost.com
Georgetown 'committed' to coach Patrick Ewing despite one of worst seasons in program history
The Hoyas sit at 6-22, 11th in the Big East, with two games left to play this season.
theathletic.com
COACHING CHANGES: Georgetown Makes Changes to Patrick Ewing’s Staff
Are these the "necessary changes" to which the AD’s statement referred?
www.casualhoya.com
sacraig
- The desert
What happens when Ewing is canned? You'd think a guy transferring from a school where his coach just got canned would be particularly interested in stability.
I have not seen Dain yet but I wouldn't be so quick to put him behind anyone at the 5 spot if Kofi were to leave. Hawk got backed down by bigger guys at times and at the 5 that may be a better role for Dain than Hawk.
He's from Baltimore, so it's also a move home. It's not like he doesn't know Georgetown stinks or that Ewing is on the hot seat. He's not going there for Ewing, he's going there for Nickelberry.
So if you are able to go home, get a nice load of cash, be the focal point of the team, which will help your personal NBA stock, why not? You trade team wins for a lot of personal wins. Not a terrible trade.
If Ewing is fired and Nickelberry leaves, well these kids are used to hopping from high school to high school. I don't think they're overly concerned of hopping from college to college.
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
I grew up rooting for Georgetown as my number 2 team. I can understand wanting to be "the guy" absolutely, but the program is deader than a doornail. I would harbor no ill will toward him for going there. It would be cool if it works out for sure. But man its just going to be hard to enjoy playing for what is most likely going to be a completely pitiful team.
I think you are right for the most part. I would pick a team with a better chance to go to tournament though to maximize exposure. But the NIL money part does sound attractive.
Epsilon
M tipping over
- Pdx
Not true. I will hear it often when I bet against the Hoyas most games. Very reliable.
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Not disagreeing, saying Dain and Hawk to start but Hawk would move to center when Hopkins comes to relieve Dain. Actually think they would put a high priority on backup to Dain because they really would not to play Hawk at the 5. Would be easier to play Dain at the four than Hawk at the five.
Great for him. I fully respect and appreciate good players playing for the home team. We all should, since Ayo making a similar move to a crappy team started the parade. And since we are now vying for TSJ and, to a lesser extent, Adam, to do the same.
I wish him great luck.
This is flipping hilarious...........I just laughed out loud in my office.
The effects of your announcement being stolen by the internet. Committing 6 hours early
It was more interesting when kids stayed local. However now they even jump in HS to these sports academies.
I will never the forget the 89 Illini -
5 starters from Illinois: Nick Simeon, Kendall Mateson ,Bardo Carbondale, Lowell Providence St Melox, Kenny W Aurora
2004 Illini
4 starters from Illinois : Dee Proviso West, Luther Manley, Roger Joliet Central, James Lincoln Way (Deron was from Dallas)
2020 Illini
3 starters from Illinois: Ayo Morgan Park, DaMonte Peoria Manual, Adam Morgan Park (Kofi NY, Trent FL)
2021 Illini
1 starter from Ilinois: DaMonte
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There is no reason to be snooty, people likely said the same thing when Ayo chose to come to Illinois when we were god awful with seemingly no hope in sight prior to his commit.
Illinicpa14
- Chicago
I doubt he thinks he’s going to transfer and they are going to go 10-15 next year. I’m sure he believes with the guys there and adding himself, that their going to be significantly better.
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