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There's a lot not to like there but I LOVE seeing Iowa and IU on the Next Four Out list.
From an extremely "unremarkable" pundit, at that. The guy has zero talent. Anybody who watches an hour of college hoops a week can accurately predict 95% of the field. Barring low major tournament week upsets, it is pretty evident who is getting in every year.
Edit: oh, and he never gets the seeds right anyway. I hope ESPN doesn't pay the guy a lot for his "analysis."
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MDchicago
- Lake Norman NC
Also kinda liked seeing Mizzou on the Last Four In list with a next up opportunity to add a L to their resume ....
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
KJ the highest pick since Deron in 05?
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Kasparas Jakucionis is a top-five pick in CBS Sports 2025 Mock Draft
Jakucionis would be the highest drafted Illini in over 10 years.
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Sleepers are calling him a top 3 pick. If he reduces turnovers and keeps making pull-back 3pt shots, I can see that happen.
Illini in Indiana
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KJ can be an Illini legend! Also, great recruiting video.
If this were one year prior and he was in the 2024 draft instead... he'd probably be the top pick.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- Batavia
Take that Egor!
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
One of those players.....IDKWTI
Wild Kylan Boswell stat:
In 71 games at Arizona, he had 58 free throw attempts, total.
In 11 games at Illinois, he has 54 free throw attempts. He has as many FTA the last two games as he did his entire freshman year.
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the obvious emphasis the staff has put on him attacking the rim. It will make him a better all-around weapon, especially when his 3s start falling.
In 71 games at Arizona, he had 58 free throw attempts, total.
In 11 games at Illinois, he has 54 free throw attempts. He has as many FTA the last two games as he did his entire freshman year.
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the obvious emphasis the staff has put on him attacking the rim. It will make him a better all-around weapon, especially when his 3s start falling.
Sleepers also said he reminded them of a YMCA player when the Illini first showed interest in him. I think he has "can't miss" NBA rotation player, with potential to be more.
Illini staff also advised him not to leave high school early, Arizona pushed him ahead. Now you have Boswell who could have benefitted with having an additional year. As much as we have critizied BU's in game decisions, as a full development program he does well.Wild Kylan Boswell stat:
In 71 games at Arizona, he had 58 free throw attempts, total.
In 11 games at Illinois, he has 54 free throw attempts. He has as many FTA the last two games as he did his entire freshman year.
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On pure production this year, I would swap Tomi at #4 and place Will at #9.
Ranking quality play versus quality opponents, WR shouldn't be on any top 10 list.
He had some great games against really sub par competition, but as the competition level increased, he's been a net negative for us. For as much heat as Ben has taken, Will has been just as bad, if not worse.
Sleepers is and always will be a joke.
He could have even more. He often avoids contact at the rim instead of drawing the foul.Wild Kylan Boswell stat:
In 71 games at Arizona, he had 58 free throw attempts, total.
In 11 games at Illinois, he has 54 free throw attempts. He has as many FTA the last two games as he did his entire freshman year.
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