Ummm obviously that he comes back…..but preferably about 25 pounds lighter
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Thanks...I didn't watch the video. I just read the news. You'd think I would've learned my lesson by 2022.
adogster
- Scottsdale, AZ
And That would make him so much more draft attractive
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Has anyone ever come back from the Caribbean 25 lbs lighter?
It would make Illinois able to do a lot more offensively and defensively
Good point
I'm not even close to 0440 but here goes anyway:
a. Yeah, we get to watch Kofi for one more season
b. Yeah, we get to watch BU get someone REALLY good to replace Kofi, kinda like last week and a certain guard, X2
BillyBob1
- Champaign
That won’t get him far in the league. Should learn from Ayo.
Some people are commenting that he’s transferring to Michigan State. Yeah he’s definitely going there. Lol
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Has anyone ever gone on a vacation to prepare for the NBA draft?
I’ve said this at many business meetings that I’ve attended….and now it’s proven true on Loyalty:
“Never underestimate the power of a stupid person in a big group”
Us older guys would also include Dave Downey, Dave Scholz, and most especially Nick Weatherspoon. Nick still owns the Illini BB records for career per game points (20.9) and rebounds (11.3). Only played 3 years (he was before freshmen could play) so his career numbers are less than many great 4 year guys.
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Generally I call that going home, like how I don't consider going to rural farmland Illinois as a nice vacation.
Think more in the neighborhood of the Suns' Ayton ... approximately 250 pounds.
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.
I think there's also a difference between guys who show up for practice, and guys who understand the 'why' behind practice. I can show a guy a drill, and he might get really good at the drill, and you'd say he's practicing hard. But does it translate? Some guys have a knack for the purpose of a drill, and how the drill is just a precursor to using a move or skill in a game, with defenders trying to stop you. Huge difference in approach, and the great ones have talent, drive, and a solid understanding of how to use practice to become great. We've had those kinds of players --Deron comes to mind, for example. Ayo seemed to have that same drive to bring practice skills into games.
BillyBob1
- Champaign
And Jacob couldn’t shoot.
This crossed my mind last week and why I’m hopeful.
True. But either way, I think the combine is in less than a month and Kofi is a borderline draft pick. Going home to hang out with family when your dream goal necessitates a good showing in less than a month would be recklessly bonkers.
Edit: Combine begins May 16th
Dave Downey scored 53 in a game against Indiana before there was a 3 point arc. That is probably still the record for an Illini player in a game.
Let’s hope that’s complete BS so I don’t have to strongly contemplate plucking out my eyeballs with a spoon. Lol.
Kofi the GOAT? Nah.
Watch the whole interview. These quotes were taken out of context.
Kofi Cockburn hoping to reunite with Ayo Dosunmu
Kofi Coburn is hoping to stay in the state if Illinois ideally playing for the Chicago Bulls but is open to possibly playing one more at Illinois.fansided.com
“I don’t care if I go un-drafted,” Cockburn said. “I know when I get my opportunity I am going to show people that I belong there. Ayo went out and he did it and people realize now that he was really a lottery pick. I have that spirit, I’m a real hard worker, I’m focused, I’m dedicated at the end of the day that is going to pay off, it’s gonna show.”
“My coach (Brad Underwood) is not coaching me in college basketball to send me to the next level, he is coaching me to win basketball games here,” Cockburn said. “In the future I will have the opportunity to show people what I am capable of doing– that I am capable of playing at the next level.”
What are your criteria?
Would that still count as a full scholarship against the limit?
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