Think BU could pry some guys from Parkland / Millikin / ISU?
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Man some of these takes on here…hahaha
I don’t know that
Just guessing on what the bad might be.
Just guessing on what the bad might be.
Our recruiting news this weekend is giving stock market vibes
They're missing on all of their domestic portal targets/transfers, but can bring over young international players?
Assuming that's the gist?
If anything, portal season makes this forum entertaining due to the takes. Keep them coming.
Naw the ABA is pretty good (though still a step below high-major NCAA basketball). Probably at the low end of top 10-ten leagues worldwide. The Montenegro Erste league is probably on the low end of European leagues.
Top 12 basketball leagues in the world outside the NBA
ESPN college basketball analyst and international draft expert Fran Fraschilla runs down his list of the 12 best international basketball leagues, with NBA prospects to watch.
If that happens I take that as the "we've given up" signal, maybe one guy total
C is where the issue lies, IMO.
Our NIL budget was overstated. These "locks" evaporated when other schools get involved.
We get what we pay for.
That's really good, yet young and inexperienced talent. We deal with the growing pains, but don't reap the rewards of the development.
They will get multiple domestic kids this cycle.
Doubt it.
Johnson will be a double double machine wherever he goes. I think Illinois will (and has already) realize they severely underestimated his value in portal (and importance to the program).
Not a good look whatsoever to have a homestate guy locked for 3+ years then lose him a year in. No matter what spin anyone wants to put on it . You pay to keep it. But I guess 18-19 year old 6'9 255+ guys grow on trees.
The biggest transfer loss in program history IMO. And just sad it has to come to that. Wish guy the best. He's going to be a monster wherever his college career takes him.
Johnson will be a double double machine wherever he goes. I think Illinois will (and has already) realize they severely underestimated his value in portal (and importance to the program).
Not a good look whatsoever to have a homestate guy locked for 3+ years then lose him a year in. No matter what spin anyone wants to put on it . You pay to keep it. But I guess 18-19 year old 6'9 255+ guys grow on trees.
The biggest transfer loss in program history IMO. And just sad it has to come to that. Wish guy the best. He's going to be a monster wherever his college career takes him.
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I think it’s that Sarr is climbing the draft boards, see my post from first page about him going to Nike summit
Naw the ABA is pretty good (though still a step below high-major NCAA basketball). Probably at the low end of top 10-ten leagues worldwide. The Montenegro Erste league is probably on the low end of European leagues.
Top 12 basketball leagues in the world outside the NBA
ESPN college basketball analyst and international draft expert Fran Fraschilla runs down his list of the 12 best international basketball leagues, with NBA prospects to watch.www.espn.co.uk
Ah ok yeah I definitely read that wrong!
I was looking into that U19 tournament though where he averaged 23 & 14 with 4 blocks and seems there's been a lot of NBA players go through that league/tourney over the years
Probably just a kid they're kicking the tires on anyhow
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For all the insane freaking out about BU being unable to recruit players, consider this, with emphasis on the last sentence:
“…and play under head coach Brad Underwood, who has developed several NBA players with a similar skill set.”
This is not Loren Tate or Brad Sturdy or Derek Piper saying this. This is not the News-Gazette. This is the national reputation that BU has earned. Ayo and TSJ, now KJ and Will. Soon Tomi will be there. The national media has taken notice and, no doubt, the athletes have as well. There are many obviou$ reasons why players choose other programs, but it’s not because Brad is a bumbling buffoon who athletes don’t want to play for.
“…and play under head coach Brad Underwood, who has developed several NBA players with a similar skill set.”
This is not Loren Tate or Brad Sturdy or Derek Piper saying this. This is not the News-Gazette. This is the national reputation that BU has earned. Ayo and TSJ, now KJ and Will. Soon Tomi will be there. The national media has taken notice and, no doubt, the athletes have as well. There are many obviou$ reasons why players choose other programs, but it’s not because Brad is a bumbling buffoon who athletes don’t want to play for.
More regulation on NIL deals greater than $600. Still doable but could make it more of a challenge
You guys that call Morez MJ must be youngins because there's only one MJ and it ain't Morez Johnson
KU is where he originally committed before going to USC
Probably related to Sarr going to the NBA instead of college.
Explain, please.
Every year everyone freaks out, every year we end up with a pretty solid roster
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