Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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HailtotheChief

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alexander58 said:
Goode can scrap like DMW, but he doesn’t lack confidence shooting.
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I certainly hope he can do much more than that over the remainder of his time here. He has more size and could have much more time playing next year as one of if not our best shooter. Plus I think some may be underestimating Goode's handles and ability. He has had a very small sample size, seems to be in the right place most of the time, and makes few mistakes. I think he may step in to Jake's role if he leaves plus offer a bit more physicality doing so. I expect Goode and RJ to challenge to start. Especially if those many think are in front of him on the depth chart don't shoot it better next season. That's exactly why both were inverted vs Houston.
One reason I am excited about Skyy and Epps is they are known shooters. We need more guys that can shoot it consistently on the floor next season.
 
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ptgrd23

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Big Jack said:
I have said it before but Goode reminds me of Lucas.... I hope I am.right. he could be a pain in teams asses
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Goode can shoot. If he learns to endlessly run off picks without the ball ala Steve Alford or JJ Redick he could score 15 ppg. Needs the stamina to run non stop. Andy Kaufman was not athletic but could create his own shot. Luke needs to get more aggressive (like RJ).
 
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Seagee

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WyattEarp said:
Lol. I think you’re right…almost like he had the same cold all his life; and he just couldn’t shake it.

I also thought, nearly every time Zook and Weber spoke they were in need of a lozenge.
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Am I remembering correctly that Nick Smith never saw the floor in the championship game, even with all the fouls on Augie ? I also think Smith had nearly 100 blocks here, which I was surprised to learn.
 
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DAM1298 said:
An insider on the minds of our insiders, wow. There's levels to this !!!!
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Dean Norris Wow GIF by CBS
 
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ptgrd23 said:
Terrance is still hoping for NBA. This website had him as borderline 2nd round pick. He can with draw from draft up to June 1 just like Kofi.

Terrence Shannon Jr. – NBA Scouting Live

www.nbascoutinglive.com www.nbascoutinglive.com
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I believe Kofi can no longer enter and subsequently withdraw from the draft since he’s done it twice. (From what I’ve read on here)
 
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OrangeLife

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HailtotheChief said:
I certainly hope he can do much more than that over the remainder of his time here. He has more size and could have much more time playing next year as one of if not our best shooter. Plus I think some may be underestimating Goode's handles and ability. He has had a very small sample size, seems to be in the right place most of the time, and makes few mistakes. I think he may step in to Jake's role if he leaves plus offer a bit more physicality doing so. I expect Goode and RJ to challenge to start. Especially if those many think are in front of him on the depth chart don't shoot it better next season. That's exactly why both were inverted vs Houston.
One reason I am excited about Skyy and Epps is they are known shooters. We need more guys that can shoot it consistently on the floor next season.
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I agree, I saw a freshman that played hard.. could shoot... and had decent handles for a freshman his size. He has good bball IQ, but is not as athletic as RJ. I think both he and RJ will have big step forward next year.
 
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illini27jake said:
Goode and Plummer are completely different players. Plummer can actually get himself open. Not that Goode wont be an important player down the line but the Plummer comparison isn't a good one
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Maybe slightly, but it wasn't like we ran a lot of iso with Plummer, and I don't seem to remember him creating a lot of good looks on his own. Plummer's best get open skill was that he could put up a shot with someone right in his face.
 
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I think BU is more than content with what he has in the Guard/Wing spots. I do believe he wants to add a veteran PG - like Ramey
Clark, Epps, Harris, Goode, RJ, Rodgers, Hawkins can all play on the wing.
My guess is the staff priorities are
1. Ramey
2. Shannon (but won’t wait forever)
3. Kid from VT
4. Adam Miller

Also I don’t think they care to add a big if Kofi stays.
 
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DAM1298

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Central IL Illini said:
Maybe slightly, but it wasn't like we ran a lot of iso with Plummer, and I don't seem to remember him creating a lot of good looks on his own. Plummer's best get open skill was that he could put up a shot with someone right in his face.
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Nah, he actually proved really effective beating dudes off the dribble and finishing at the hoop.
 
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WyattEarp

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Seagee said:
Am I remembering correctly that Nick Smith never saw the floor in the championship game, even with all the fouls on Augie ? I also think Smith had nearly 100 blocks here, which I was surprised to learn.
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I had to look it up myself. Looks like a whopping 1 minute. (blocks-I would not have guessed that either)
 
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