Sounds like he might be the last ingredient needed for some cosmic gumbo! Plus he probably gets that $1 mil even if he does a bad job....That's a great detailed scouting report, thanks for taking the time!
Sounds like he might be the last ingredient needed for some cosmic gumbo! Plus he probably gets that $1 mil even if he does a bad job....That's a great detailed scouting report, thanks for taking the time!
No mullet seriously dings his downstate street cred.
I'm told it is all about reading between the lines on this board. Skydub, are you saying that Mayers won't be able to handle the rough Big10?I am highly offended by this comment as a downstater. Clearly you’ve never been downstate.
How dare you call our gravel roads streets.
Most likely the guys that will for sure start ate Skyy, TSJ, and Meyer. I think it's likely that RJ will start but I could say the same about Hawkins. i feel it's highly likely that Dain starts most B10 games too at the 5 simply because of his size and strength especially in the B10 games Maybe we will start a 220lb 5 man and Hawk and RJ will both start. I just doubt it. Plus Hawk will still have to split significant minutes at the 5 as it stands now. Anyway I have doubts we do start both RJ and Hawk unless it's vs teams with a smaller big man at the 5.. Maybe BU will but either way t will be fun to watchRJ will start next year, I believe.
Yup, and if you have multiple guys who can score off the bounce, then your sharpshooter gets a bigger role when the defense collapses. Not saying it will happen, but I can see a "pure" SG, especially one with size, would have a role on this squad.
Disagree, granted they are freshmen but we 3 but are very skilled, have ability and should be fine at the point. Skyy and Epps are strong guys who it seems are likely to run the show. We only have one true 5 that weighs over 220 or so lbs. That could pose a problem as we advance in the B10 and the NCAA tourney. There is a reason Hawk was our 4th option at the 5 last season. We may not find anyone but the need is far greater at the 5.Only real “need” on the team is a PG that can handle the hall and play defense. A bit thin at PG if someone were to go down or get in a slump.
Windham is a far less known (to Illini fans) kid, but he's really, really good.
"wanted Egwu to become?" I wanted Egwu to become Kareem Abdul Jabbar. If you're talking about our reasonable expectations for Egwu and for Johnson I'd say that our expectations for Morez are much much higher than the expectations we had for Egwu.Is Morez what we all wanted Egwu to become? Haven't had a stellar defensive big man in a while.
Lieb has been banging with Kofi for at least 2 years...I'm thinking he can eat some minutes if neccessary....If we don't add an additional 5 then it would seem likely that Coleman could play a lot if not primarily the 5. I really hope Dain is as advertised. I feel if must be at least defensively or there would be more buzz about adding a someone with a bigger body other than Hawk to help in the post
Are there any guys that could filll this type of role that anyone knows about they are considering? Even with Hawk and Dain it would seem finding even a solid back up big would be ideal. Although Hawk and Meyer are tall at less than 225 lbs defending the post is an issue and will require a lot of double teams. Even though they could cause issues too. Any ideas if they are seriously looking at anyone for that role?
Thank you, in particular, for knowing this phrase, instead of the oft used “a tough road to hoe.” Although, hoeing macadam would be particularly difficult.tough row to hoe
I don't know if it's realistic to expect Hawkins to be a legit 5 defensively. He is our best second option now. He was our 4th option ahead of Lieb at the 5 last season for a reason. If Lieb could do it then he would have played ahead of Omar, BBV, and Hawk last season. I doubt much has changed with Lieb yet It will be necessary to have a quality back up to be a top 10 caliber teams like vs NC and others. I think we will add that person. I just have no idea who that may be . With all due respect to Lieb he has not developed to that level.Lieb has been banging with Kofi for at least 2 years...I'm thinking he can eat some minutes if neccessary....
The eggcorn version is 'a tough road to hold;' which at least makes sense.Thank you, in particular, for knowing this phrase, instead of the oft used “a tough road to hoe.” Although, hoeing macadam would be particularly difficult.
I don't know if it's realistic to expect Hawkins to be a legit 5 defensively. He is our best second option now. He was our 4th option ahead of Lieb at the 5 last season for a reason. If Lieb could do it then he would have played ahead of Omar, BBV, and Hawk last season. I doubt much has changed with Lieb yet It will be necessary to have a quality back up to be a top 10 caliber teams like vs NC and others. I think we will add that person. I just have no idea who that may be . With all due respect to Lieb he has not developed to that level.
I have seen Goode be pretty goode as a frosh against B1G competition. Not having seen Rogers compete against competition of that ilk, I will make no comment until it happens. If he can put Goode on the bench, it will be a huge plus for this team....but I am somewhat skeptical that will happen.I think Rogers is more versatile, but Goode is a sharpshooter. Point is, they bring different stuff to the table.
I have seen Goode be pretty goode as a frosh against B1G competition. Not having seen Rogers compete against competition of that ilk, I will make no comment until it happens. If he can put Goode on the bench, it will be a huge plus for this team....but I am somewhat skeptical that will happen.
Not sure how "thin" or lacking in talent this team will be at point guard. There are three pretty highly rated freshmen that will disagree. But for certain, they will enter the season as unproven and inexperienced. As far as raw talent though, they are pretty strong and the situation is far better than in the Groce years. Let's just hope a couple of them can climb the learning curve pretty fast....and I somewhat anticipate that will happen by B1G season.Only real “need” on the team is a PG that can handle the hall and play defense. A bit thin at PG if someone were to go down or get in a slump.
With the addition on MM and TSJ to go along with Dain as our only true 5 I feel our starters will be Skyy, TSJ, RJ, MM, and Dain. That gives us 4 plus shooters and a true 5.Both of them will be coming off the bench.