Has anyone ever entered the transfer portal and then returned back to their team?
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Casey Washington
Kofi Cockburn
This actually makes me kind of sad to see. This kid gave his all for three straight seasons despite being at the end of the bench all that time. I’m happy that he finally got a few chances this season even if he wasn’t the most talented player. No doubt the definition of an Every Day Guy. Wishing all the best in the future and that he finds a place where he can get the minutes he deserves
If I remember correctly (someone correct me if I'm wrong), but once you enter your name into the portal, the previous school no longer has to honor your scholarship and it is now open....
Adam Miller (the second time...)
You could add Kofi as well. Came in with baby fat and a little slow and worked his !!! off and listened to the coaching staff. Should have came back for one more year, but that’s his decision. That fact is, look at how chiseled he was when he left and he definitely had a steep learning curve. He benefited from all of our coaches; including OA.
Did Lieb end up getting his degree? Just curious, because I know for the longest time it had been said that lieb really valued and Illinois degree and would be here until he got it
Tevian as a rated player was definitely higher when he left…
A couple of games I noticed at time outs, he was the first one up off the bench to greet and encourage players coming off the court
Those kind of actions leave a good impression in my mind.
sacraig
- The desert
Remember when a kid developed and by his senior year might not be a
starter, but a valuable contributor minutes wise? Will that ever happen again?
Who were those kids at Illinois? Neil Bresnahan ( i was pretty young,?), Tyler
Griffey, Nick Smith, Bill Cole....
starter, but a valuable contributor minutes wise? Will that ever happen again?
Who were those kids at Illinois? Neil Bresnahan ( i was pretty young,?), Tyler
Griffey, Nick Smith, Bill Cole....
Aaron Jordan and Da'Monte Williams were probably the most recent.
And if CoHawk comes back, he would definitely fall into this category.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
Tev Jones says hello
Good luck Brandon Lieb. I think most of us here would have loved to have you back but totally get your decision. Go shine!
Pretty sure Cohawk had the most minutes on the team last year. While not our top scorer. He was probably the top when considering total production - rebounds, points, steals, assists, and shut down defender.
kofi cockburn
I actually hope Ty doesn’t tweet out he’s staying. Do it old school and just come back. When people ask why no tweet or announcement, just say, “I’m Illini. Where else would I be. Still work to be done.”
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