All I've read across scouting reports is that he (Cam Whitmore) is a consistent shooter from 3, and more than one report mentioned 75% FT shooting. Have not came across a report yet where its been indicated that shooting the basketball is an issue for him. Then again, many of these reports I am reading could be quite old.
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All I've read across scouting reports is that he (Cam Whitmore) is a consistent shooter from 3, and more than one report mentioned 75% FT shooting. Have not came across a report yet where its been indicated that shooting the basketball is an issue for him. Then again, many of these reports I am reading could be quite old.
illini80
- Forgottonia
POTD. That should be the new banner on the home page!
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
RJ, Cam and Ty...a guy can dream, right?
After the first 3 games of the season there were some are we going to lose Hawkins to the draft posts. That was fun.
theNewGuy
- Dallas, TX
It’s all wild speculation with serious expectations.
I'm not saying Coleman is irreplaceable at all. However, he is a very good athlete, that provides a lot of versatility and is a very good defender. In terms of returning players, we only have RJ as the possible star, Goode as a glue type guy, and Hawk as the vet that still has a lot of promise to his game. He has a lot of untapped potential, but mainly, it is nice to have a guy or 2 returning from your team to carry out an identity. He is a good passer, has promise as a shooter, very energetic, and plays very versatile d that slowed some players down last year. All I am saying is if we can build around RJ and Hawkins as 2 starters (along with Clark too) and fill out rest of roster and Dainja off bench, you have a couple of studs spots to fill while having some roster continuity and at least a talented glue guy. Now saying this, if we end up with something like Nance, Dainja, Whitmore, RJ, and Clark, I am definitely not complaining what so ever, but if can bring Dainja off bench, why not? I would think Dainja would be much more ameniable to that than bringing Cole Hawk off bench.
WHAT???
illini80
- Forgottonia
The off season is like a continuous game thread. It just gets crazier as you go.
That would be great but we need some experience to lead and be able to shoot it. As it stands now we only have 6 guys that put on a Illini jersey in a game, one of which is Lieb. Dain has played basically 6 games in two years. BU always talks about being long, athletic and talented but he also likes being have some "old' leadership. I hope we find that in a PG.
DReq
Always Illini
- Central Illinois
That grain of salt works best with a whole group of grains on the rim of a nice cold glass with an appropriate beverage. Or as Pru would say perhaps a gummie or two.
Damn you Jay Wright
Geez, what now?
telling kids to stay no doubt
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
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I think he has improved his shooting over the past year. He hit a couple of 3’s in the Nike Hoop Summit. However he was brutal shooting the ball in the EYBL last summer (8-34 from 3 I believe and ~ 45% from the line). EYBL sample was only like 12 games but the free throw percentage may be concerning. If he wants to come however he would be an obvious take.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
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Nah, I don't think that would be enough to elicit that particular response from 0440. I bet he threatened to report us for tampering.
If we get Cam Whitaker to go along with Skyy…. Wow!
Oh yeah and Hopkins too. Sweet
Oh yeah and Hopkins too. Sweet
Pretty sure that’s the only way anyone in this board would ever dunk on Lieb.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Oh I mean, duh. That’s probably a given. Wouldn’t you if you were a retiring coach?
Doesn’t mean kids will stay though. They came to play for Jay-Wright coached Villanova. Part of that is no longer the case… soooo some should be free to decommit if they so choose.
I was saying that due to his very very limited experience. Not for any other reason.
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