Underwood has a good track record of playing freshman, so I'm sure he can earn his way into a spot in the rotation. That said, he will have to earn it. I think the guards will be deeper this year.
Agree. I think DGL could already contribute offensively and needs to be in rotation. Will need to be selective about match ups on D, but he appears he can create his own issues for the other team. If he is not a head case he can be a player down the road. If he sits all year he is gone.
https://247sports.com/college/illin...ommits-to-Illinois-Fighting-Illini-194424686/
His father spoke on why he thinks Illinois is the place that can get the most out of him.
“They see him as a vital piece to the future of Illinois basketball. They’re going to be able to use him as a point guard and a combo guard. I think in tough situations, like at the end of the shot clock, he’s a guy they’re going to depend on to make plays. They understand what type of guard he is,” Gibbs said. “The plan they have for him is exactly what we want. Uptempo. Coach Underwood is going to open up the floor and let you do what you need to do. He’s not trying to deter him from what he does best. It really boils down to going somewhere that fits your game. I think playing right away is important. They didn’t say: ‘Oh, he’ll play right away.’ But they know what type of competitor he is, so they know he’s going to play right away — not because they say it but because he’ll earn it. They want him to come on campus and be ready to go next year.
“I think it’s a really, really good situation for Drayvn.”
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