Uh, your teenage babysitting and lawn mowing work is supposed to be. Doesn’t mean everything gets reported, but absolutely every penny you earn is supposed to be.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Can Morez stretch the floor? How's his shooting ability?
Tacomallini
- Washington State
Thanks for your continued insight into the program. Curious if any other current or recent players also stand out for their 110% work ethics
Range extends to about the free throw line. I believe he hit a 3 during his first AAU session but according to Maxpreps he was 1-13 from 3 last year and shot 55% from the line. Wouldn’t call him a respectable shooter yet but he can improve.
Kofi helping me out. Just Tweeted that he will announce tomorrow. Forget hump day, Wednesday is now Friday.
Predictions?
Tacomallini
- Washington State
I'm wondering if NIL funds and records, especially from athletes at public universities, are subject to Freedom of Information Act records requests. Seems like some good investigative journalism opportunities there for the taking. Like WhiteHorseWings mentions, I'm sure there are still lots of shades of gray for NIL, and this might not paint the whole picture, but enquiring minds want to know!
I would assume a deal was made since it's early. Otherwise why announce early? You generally don't announce you are going to the NBA either lol. You just declare.
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Skyy will, Ty will once on campus. Dain has been since being here, Goode works his tail off. I will say being a D1 athlete isn't easy, all these guys work....some just give it a little more to be the best they can. Kobe as an example....everyone in the NBA works hard....no one worked harder than Kobe though.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
Awesome. Culture. That's 2 incoming freshman, a sophomore, and a transfer with tons of eligibility left. Thanks for sharing
Maybe a little off topic..but I was listening to an interview with Kevin Kisner (PGA Tour golfer). He said that there's elite/professional athletes, but only a few people in the world have what it takes to be great. Sometimes that means sacrificing a lot in your personal life..and not a lot of people can/want to do that. Think of Michael Jordan/Tiger Woods
Great example ... You gotta want to be great, some guys are just okay with being really good ...
Ain't no cheating your way to greatness.
Same question here. Can he move with the ball and hit jumpers out to 25'? Inquiring minds want to know. If he can, he will likely be a 5 star...maybe keep Rodgers on the bench if TR can't shoot which I am hoping does not prove true. I am still looking for a big that can drive into the lane and hit a 8-12 footer at over 60%. Hawkins can be that guy but does not seem to want to do it. The success of the 3 pointer and the dunk have virtually eliminated that shot. When is the last time it was seen on an ESPN highlight other than Ayo winning games with it?
In watching his latest clip, all I see is a much shorter version of Kofi and the muscle game. Not being critical, just looking for some facts.
He will play basketball next year
Great to hear that about Dain. If Dain works at that he will work on defense and he will be a load then.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
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Tiger would disagree...Great example ... You gotta want to be great, some guys are just okay with being really good ...
Ain't no cheating your way to greatness.
Thanks folks, I'll be here all week.
Lol, I’m quoting Dallas’ coach’s assessment.
He said, Utah has traditional bigs making it hard to guard the 3 while Dallas is making the 3, while Utah makes 2. He says, simple mathematics and they are beating Utah at their own game by defending their 3’s.
Very similar to what happened to us last season.
So I'm assuming the Kofi announcement just got moved up a couple of days, but correct me if I'm wrong and we should expect some sort of non-Kofi separate news friday.
Or he was just making an educated guess
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