Thanks. I think I knew the answer, but didn't want to come to grips. Still feel there could be a significant role for him as an energy guy (steal and dunk off the bench) and defensive specialist, especially if have enough o-weapons.
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I'm the farthest thing from an insider so disregard this if someone says anything different, but my guess is that Brad likely laid out a role that is very much like what you described, but Sincere would rather try to play a larger role somewhere else.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
And this is a quiet period?
yes. just can't have guys visit in person
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Thanks
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
My sense is:
Hawkins: will absolutely go pro if his health makes that feasible
Storr: we're a tad skittish about giving him everything he wants and he's gone if any school in the country offers him one red cent more of NIL than we do
Boswell: both his current and prospective future coaching staffs don't quite understand what his deal is
ALL OF THAT SAID, I am salivating at the prospect of that potential triple-headed monster for next year.
We're talking a big time preseason ranking and being picked at the business end of the Big Ten.
The dream realistic outcome at this stage, imho.
Hawkins: will absolutely go pro if his health makes that feasible
Storr: we're a tad skittish about giving him everything he wants and he's gone if any school in the country offers him one red cent more of NIL than we do
Boswell: both his current and prospective future coaching staffs don't quite understand what his deal is
ALL OF THAT SAID, I am salivating at the prospect of that potential triple-headed monster for next year.
We're talking a big time preseason ranking and being picked at the business end of the Big Ten.
The dream realistic outcome at this stage, imho.
Because it likely is a crapshoot. The NCAA does not have to afford due process so there is not going to be any injunction hail mary. Repot is he has hired an attorney. Could be the waiver is already denied but I think very unlikely. This is going to be a fact sensitive decision so you hire an attorney to present your best case based on the law and the facts. The law? Yes whatever decision they make cannot be arbitrary or capricious. I have no idea but others say the decision turns on number of games played as a percentage. A percentage of what. The NCAA making their own proclamation without precadent would be arbitrary and capricious. This year look how many teams got in not by their record but by winning their conference tournament so how do you use your all knowing powers to say Southern would not have won their tournament and played the requisite number of games. I do not think you can. Plus you throw in an essentially free covid year into the mix plus the fact it seems like every time the NCAA goes to court they get waxed. Having an attorney involved now tells them we lose see you in court. I think there is some basis for some level of hope
I think Dain leaving pretty much tells us we're getting a big through the portal...if not...then Amani is basically it.. maybe MJ....can't see that happening
Ty Rodgers is not a 3. Not anywhere near a good enough shooter for that position.
If we had to pick 2 out of Storr, Boswell, and Maxime Raynaud, which 2 would it be?
(oh along these lines, my probably non-realistic dream lineup would be Boswell, Domask, Storr, Hawkins at 4, and Raynaud. Yes, Ty would have to move to a bench roll, but his minutes would likely still be similar in the 22-25 range that they were this year.)
College basketball transfer portal 2024: Best available prospects after top 75 rankings update
The college basketball transfer portal opened a little less than three weeks ago in mid-March, but already more than 1,000 players entered in search of a new destination. There is a new No. 1 transfer prospect atop the rankings following the release of the updated top 75 players in the portal for the 2024 cycle.
Very much feels like CBB is trending hard toward the scenario many feared: power conference teams using mid-majors as a minor league of sorts, with those players unlikely to make an impact at that level going down to second tier power conference teams.
Too early to call Amani’s future. I hope he plays 10-15 min next year.
Can he lay off the Memphis BBQ is the million dollar question
illini55
- The Villages, FL
I feel the same about Amani. I think he’s been really undervalued by our fan base. That kid has skills!
For the sake of argument. You could take that second paragraph as my no-limits wishlist.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Penny promised to help Dain with his golf game.....he really really did.......
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Who's calling Amani's future?
Insiders what are your takes with this bigs….
The first big bag hopefully goes to Marcus in 2 or 3 weeks! Class act and a stud!
I know a lot of people look at Stars. But are we sure Boswell is better than Maddox? I mean proven mid majors like Lillard, Domask, Clarkson and on and on have been awesome. Boswell may be better but he may not. Maddox looks damn good to me. In Brad I trust.
Wait...when did Cam Cohen enter the portal?? Sorry if I missed any messages in regards, but is he someone the staff is interested in? I see you have him listed as a high priority, but I haven't seen anyone chatter about him to Illinois anywhere. He was one I was bummed we missed out on the first time around.
The vast majority of teams in college ball don't have a Clingan or Edey at Center. You can get away with playing a PF type (Amani, Morez, Hawkins) at Center against just about anyone (but UConn or Purdue).
I want a guy like Clingan (more so than Edey) as much as anyone, but there aren't a lot of them to go around.
Keep in mind Golden State won a few NBA Titles with no starter taller than 6'8.
I expect him to play starters minutes whether he starts or not. Just because someone starts doesn't mean they log the most minutes. Ty played 8 min vs UConn.
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