Should we be expecting more news other than ZZ and Kofi?
Buckle up....gonna be a crazy week
Should we be expecting more news other than ZZ and Kofi?
Buckle up....gonna be a crazy week
Definitely appear like the plan for the Clarks but is reclass always easy said than done? (seen lots of reclass rumors not coming to fruition.)ZZ will definitely be a '23, and I think Morez ends up reclassing as well.
I think you could also make the argument
ZZ has skills and he knows how to use them. He’s like a manic mechanic and a master of sparks. The dude’s bad, he’s nationwide!
He’s flying’ high and he’s definitely at his best when they’ve got him under pressure. He can be a tough, rough boy. But he’s always a sharp dressed man.
So, give him all your lovin, Illini Nation.
The good ones gotsa, gotsa get paid.
We ain’t talkin’ just cheap $unglasses here…
How many reclass players have excelled competing a year ahead of their graduating class? I'd prefer they hone their skills in HS and practice a little patience. I could *maybe* see ZZ doing it in case Skyy goes pro after two years. But Morez? No.Why not? If they have the grades to make it happen and it doesn’t impact our ‘23 class, get them on campus in a college S&C program, playing against their teammates in practice. There aren’t a lot of players leaving after ‘22-23, so the rotation will likely be pretty set for ‘23-24 anyway.
I, too, dislike great players arriving on campus sooner.Not a fan of that.
I feel like the Clark's basketball trainers see them more than their parents. These 2 have very mature bodies and mature games. I'd have no concerns of ZZ moving up.How many reclass players have excelled competing a year ahead of their graduating class? I'd prefer they hone their skills in HS and practice a little patience. I could *maybe* see ZZ doing it in case Skyy goes pro after two years. But Morez? No.
Show me some examples of how this has turned out well. I think that's a fair ask.I, too, dislike great players arriving on campus sooner.
For a kid that wants to get to the NBA and has the skills that make it possible, what is better for you, playing an extra year with inferior coaches and facilities or moving to the college level where everything is better?Show me some examples of how this has turned out well. I think that's a fair ask.
Yeah not sure how the logistics work financially, but pretty sure kids can't take officials until the fall of their junior year. Hence why ZZ is on an unofficial just because it can't legally be an OV yet.How is it that Skyy is on an official but ZZ isn't. Did UI pay for the family's plane tickets except for ZZ? Are they picking up the food tab for everyone but ZZ? Semantically seems strange with brothers.
This^Yeah not sure how the logistics work financially, but pretty sure kids can't take officials until the fall of their junior year. Hence why ZZ is on an unofficial just because it can't legally be an OV yet.
Here are some examples that I've found. I'd say it's kind of hit or miss.Show me some examples of how this has turned out well. I think that's a fair ask.
He's still a sophomore, technically. Sophomores can't take official visits while upperclassmen can. Since they're covering food for Skyy's family, presumably ZZ would be included. The Clark family is essentially getting a 2-for-1 here (as is Illinois).How is it that Skyy is on an official but ZZ isn't. Did UI pay for the family's plane tickets except for ZZ? Are they picking up the food tab for everyone but ZZ? Semantically seems strange with brothers.
Plus if it ends up not counting against our total visits without slighting the prospect...who is going to complain?This^
I did a quick google search. Kinda interesting that Memphis provides a good and bad.For a kid that wants to get to the NBA and has the skills that make it possible, what is better for you, playing an extra year with inferior coaches and facilities or moving to the college level where everything is better?
For a college looking at a high talented kid, what is better getting him familiar with your system and in your training program, or sitting another year in high school?
There just has to be an understanding that Fr year is going to be a learning process.
Show me some examples of how this has turned out well. I think that's a fair ask.
Some examples:Show me some examples of how this has turned out well. I think that's a fair ask.
How is it that Skyy is on an official but ZZ isn't. Did UI pay for the family's plane tickets except for ZZ? Are they picking up the food tab for everyone but ZZ? Semantically seems strange with brothers.
Seems like ZZ is a family member and thus eligible for the normal hospitality and can still hang onto his own official for later.How is it that Skyy is on an official but ZZ isn't. Did UI pay for the family's plane tickets except for ZZ? Are they picking up the food tab for everyone but ZZ? Semantically seems strange with brothers.
Not saying I agree with it - but I can understand people feeling that way. Not everyone is ready to make the jump early. They may not physically be developed to make the jump either. A bit more time in High School doesn't hurt alwaysHow could anyone really actually think that ZZ reclassing and thus getting Fletched and practicing/playing with our group next year is a negative thing?
If he has the same work ethic and attitude I've seen from his brother......this is beyond a good thing.
So, that would be like, you know....a great thing.
Not saying I agree with it - but I can understand people feeling that way. Not everyone is ready to make the jump early. They may not physically be developed to make the jump either. A bit more time in High School doesn't hurt always