Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[aaeismacgychel]

Probably one that he is staying in the draft and then the other that he is transferring to Michigan.

No joke, but if I were him I'd post a thank you for his time at Illinois but he's decided to pursue his career at Michigan along with a Michigan edit, let that simmer for about 10min, then post he's coming back to Illinois. Embrace the role of villain. The follows and media that would result from that would be gigantic.

 

[john1952]

This is like being on Apollo 13 wondering whether the heat shield will work and the parachutes will open

 

[illini0440]

@LvilleILL @Indy Illini Fan @illini0440

Obviously we’d all love Coleman, TSJ, and RayJ. But, I’m curious, how does a staff handle reaching out to guys who would only have a spot here if CH or TSJ stay in the draft?

Seems like a “we can only take you if X leaves” isn’t a pitch that makes a recruit feel like a priority.

Feels like late draft decisions can be a kind of detriment to navigating the portal, at least at this point. Any insight into how those convos are navigated?

The staff is aware of decisions well before the public

 

[AyoDos11]

Edey to stay in the draft

Not saying I don't believe you, but what's your source? I can't find anything online about it.

 

[ptgrd23]

Edey to stay in the draft

delete

 

[RichardKeenesCousin]

I still don't really understand what an "edit" is. If it's a short video, why not call it a video?

and Skunks should be called Fart Squirrels

 

[Illinidrew]

Latest I can find on Edey is he wants a guaranteed deal or is back. Can someone link where he is staying in?

 

[WyattEarp]

Why don't we call movies "talkies?" The talkies came second. How did "movies" regain the title?

Good question.

Perhaps it was the powerful walkie-talkie lobby starting in 1938? /s.

If you’re going the literal route.
I feel like shoes should be “walkies.”
AND phones should be “talkies.”

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

I guess for the same reason musicals aren't called 'singies'

But “talkies” were actually a thing. There were silent “movies” and then when sound was added they were known as “talkies.” Somewhere along the line they started calling them movies again.

 

[ptgrd23]

Zach Edey - Will He Stay or Will He Go Now?

If he goes there will be trouble (for Purdue), if he stays there will be double (for opponents).

www.hammerandrails.com

What else can he prove at Purdue. Similar to Kofi situation.

 

[FreshlySqueezed]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1664016670443094021

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

FLAGLER STAYING IN NBA DRAFT

 

[The Sprouting Divot]

I still don't really understand what an "edit" is. If it's a short video, why not call it a video?

Replace the word "edit" with "Photoshop" and it may make more sense.

 

[FinallyMadeAnAccount]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1664016670443094021

Do we still have a good chance or is Baylor now the overwhelming favorite?

 

[foby]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1664016670443094021

 

[KingWolf11]

 

[IlliniTaffy]

Do we still have a good chance or are Baylor now the overwhelming favorite?

I think he’s going to Baylor now. The good news is there are options out there

 

[redwingillini11]

Jesus.....

 

[ChiefIllinois]

Do we still have a good chance or are Baylor now the overwhelming favorite?

Not saying it’s 100% but it definitely feels like Baylor is the favorite now.

I do think if TSJ and Hawkins come back it’ll make it more interesting.

 

[ptgrd23]

FLAGLER STAYING IN NBA DRAFT

Makes sense. He might not shoot 40% from 3 next year. Also injury risk. He has already played 4 years in college.

JMO - Champaign IL vs Waco TX. My vote would be Papa Dels! Plus his family can see him play.

 

[Chuck Nuggets]

 

[DekalbILLfan]

 

[Hoops]

let’s relax on the PG front, ballers wanna ball with ballers. A good point guard will be coming.

TSJ and CHawk bring stability. That’s the focus.

 

[DekalbILLfan]

Does the RayJ money go right to Yuri Collins now?

 

[Illini231]

To me, it has looked as if RayJ has been looking for a reason to not go to Illinois. I think if he really wanted to be here, this would have been wrapped up already. Problem is I don't like any other potential options.