Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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I’m not an insider, but occasionally get good information. I told this board 2 weeks ago that Coleman would be playing college basketball next year. I also stated that is was possible that it wouldn’t be for the U of I. I believe a return to the U if I is still the most likely scenario.

BTW…My “source” is part of the Illini WBB program. You can see that referenced each of the 2-3 times I’ve had information to share.
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Can't blame him if he goes - roster doesn't seem like a great fit with what we have done so far, and all of his buddies are gone at this point. Only have so many opportunities in life to chase the $$. It is what it is, I'll still be a fan. Hope he is here though.
Feel like Illini boosters would pay more than his market value even the blue bloods.

I love Coleman and would love to see him back but he's more of a great role player than a true alpha. Super versatile on both ends but he's not going to create a ton of his own offense.

Maybe if Brad can't get an actual 5 then he decides to make a choice about more than money but I think Illinois will be able to beat any offer he gets.

Would love pair Coleman with PJ Hall, DaRon Holmes, or Kalk. Though all of them seem unlikely.

I'm assuming but Hawkins is going pro but even with Humrichous I think you could play some very big lineups with Humrichous, Coleman, and a legitimate 5.
 
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Ummm I don't think you can promise anyone that kind of money if they are hurt. And I guarantee you that no other school will either. Now if he pulled out of the draft, signed NIL paperwork to return next year, THEN got hurt while practicing/prepping for next year, that's a whole other thing.
 
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Some nice Ben H stats--- #1 scorer on Evansville #2 rebounder #3 assists. He is used to being the man just like Marcus Domask at SIU. 6'9" 220 - nice size. Probably can defend in post if necessary along with Johnson and Booth.

By contrast Boswell 5th leading scorer AZ 10 ppg, White 4th leading scorer 12 ppg (Louisville had 5 guys between 10 and 13 ppg), Booth 5th leading scorer ND 6 ppg Davis 3rd leading scorer Mercer 9 ppg

Add in Ty, DGL and two freshman and we are up to 9 players. We only had 11 scholarship players last year. Moretti was 11th in minutes played 6 mpg. If Brad can bring in a backup center and a backup PG I think we are good. A star wing would be awesome but even without a big dog I think we have the core of a pretty good team. Certainly comparable 2022 with Coleman, RJ Luke returning and adds Mayer, TSJ, Dain, Skyy Sencire Ty. That team made NCAA and finished 5th in B10.


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