Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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I'm no insider but I strongly disagree.

The old refrain of "improve your game and raise your stock for the next draft" doesn't work for a guy like Coleman who has had a great year, shown what he has consistently, and would be leaving a weak draft to enter a much stronger one as a 5th year player. His best chance of sticking as an NBA player is right now.

It's possible he isn't drafted and doesn't end up on an NBA roster. It's possible he'd be turning down the most money he will ever make playing basketball in his life by not coming back to Illinois.

But unlike Kofi Cockburn, Coleman Hawkins profiles as an NBA player and so it's reasonable for him to target his pro future rather than just maximizing his college earnings (which are already considerable). Doesn't seem like a remotely close call to me with that as his aim.
We will have to agree to disagree. Coleman is a very good college player and has been and would be a valuable Illini. But he is no where near an NBA player.
 
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Sencire.. Can't wait to see you play again..
 
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ChiefGritty

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A thread with no-nothing bozos like us, but from an NBA scouting perspective rather than a college team fan perspective.

Suffice it to say, both of our views are represented!
Maybe we are saying the same thing I’m not sure. I really like Coleman. He’s been a valuable Illini. But he could ABSOLUTELY improve his game next year in Champaign. His chances of not making an NBA are way greater than making an NBA team.

Why not take a bag from the Illini and come back on a very good team and improve your professional chances?
 
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Tough way to end the season. I think players will need a week or two to know for sure their intentions next year. Things we need

MD waiver status. Assuming dad going back to coaching he is not coming back. You could build a team around him

We need a 5 Hawkins was a 4 and couldn’t match up against the bigs. DD is good but not reliable not to have someone else. DD is good and don’t want to see him go

I think we are covered at the 4 with Ty and AH if they come back. Also we have Morez who probably can play a 4/5

Need a solid 3 if MD doesn’t come back

DGL and SH are good but need at least 2 experienced guards

Goode hope he comes back. I could see him continue to improve his game. Love his hustle

Shooting from the outside needs to be addressed losing a ton of talent

BU has shown he can create a roster who can compete even without a PG
 
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