And a big part of the reason why their teams are still playing.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Thanks!Players have talked with coaches a bit this week. Official meetings are going to start on Monday, so we should start to see some movement then. I expect 2 more transfers out and at most 3. I think there is a legit chance for both Marcus and Coleman to come back. A lot of factors will play into that though-Marcus waiver is probably 50/50, Coleman could depend on his knee.
They really want Maddox. I think they like Hill as well. Also, Boswell should be entering the portal next week. The question is do you take two of those guys plus a wing or two (Storr or someone else)? This could piss off a couple of guys on the team but it gives you more proven talent right away. Also I know they really want a stretch 4 and also maybe a 5, so that will be interesting to see what happens as well.
They really like these three kids at the four (we have been linked to all three publicly as well):
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I know Amani wants to stay and the staff loves him but if they add two bigs, would be interesting to see what his outlook would be. Still think he would stay, but I would be curious to see what happens with that
Also, AJ Storr remains the #1 priority right now. Kentucky is our main challenger there but I think we have a clear edge right now. Gonna try and close that one down in the next couple of weeks.
I expect them to add at least four transfers, could be five or six depending on who leaves and what happens with Marcus and Coleman. They are hoping to have a Domask answer in the next two to three weeks
As long as they bring that chili, bring'em on.
I’ll take a stab. Think we would be really good if we run out something like this assuming Domask is back and no Coleman.
Maddox
Storr
Domask
Ty
Morez
Bench
DGL
Davis
Goode
Amos
Amani
Here’s the other thing… Edey wasn't even a ranked guy as a prep.
Clingan was top 100, but not top 50. I doubt many UConn fans thought he would be this good this fast.
How many 7 footers never make the star turn?
Now who would that be
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
He does have 15 lbs on Coleman plus an inch to grow on, but I get where you’re coming from. Fletch could put 10 lbs on him easy though.Yeah is that why someone posted the OSU flag a few pages back with no context? Brandon Garrison looks pretty interesting. (Or maybe they're talking to Carey Booth? edit: He seems more like a Coleman type player than a true 5. Still looks interesting, though.)
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Ummmmm…… so….. I’m hilarious.
I might get killed for this but I'd personally rather see Amos start over Ty in this situation. Amos shot 38% from 3 this year, and he's listed as a bit taller and a bit heavier. Love Ty, but the lack of shooting hurts so much imo.
I thought this view of Garrison, from someone who seems to be well respected here (Boynton,) raised his potential in my eyes.
'He's special': Oklahoma State basketball's Brandon Garrison starting to show potential
Brandon Garrison had his first career double-double, then his first 20-point game within a week of each other, the latter against No. 18 Baylor
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- Urbana, IL
I would like for that to be true, but his back kept him out of several games last year.
Loyalillini10
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If so, hopefully the transfer is much better than their sh!tty chili.
Because everyone knows where he is going ...
Wait is a goat rodeo better than a real rodeo?
Except me, I don't.
For transfer players, bench goes 8 deep. That's it.
I am not picking on your hopes for a a 2-deep squad (I have the same ones!), but realistically? Only 8 guys ever play unless there is extended injury or other reason for one of the 8 guys in the rotation to be out. I would LOVE to have 9th guys, and 10th guys contribute. But observation shows that does not happen much or really ever.
The Final Four teams often enough barely get to their 7th man. I wish it was different for the fellas on the team so that they all have a chance to contribute. But ... after no. 7 or no 8., the contribution realistically only comes on days where one of the 8 rotation guys suffers from ankle sprain, early foul trouble, illness, or other misfortune. Being a great practice player matters a whole lot but it is inglorious and rarely, rarely motivates fellas. I don't blame them. Just an observation.
Why bother recruiting the HS ranks if they’re just going to be pushed out after a year or two?
I wish I knew. It's just like school days: everyone knew everything before I did. Darn!
I have no clue. St John’s??
Do you think the investigation of Pitino will have any impact at all? I'm assuming not.
NBA's feedback was "go out and get more injured"
You weren’t talking about Johnell Davis were you when you said buck>davis?
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