Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[sacraig]

If Fletch can add 30 lbs. Of muscle each on the the twins the possibilities can be very positive.

That is a lot of muscle.

 

[Noblesville Illini]

Ben's backup.../s

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

does your name have to end with a C to be on the team?

Waiting on Will Rilecic to rejoin.

 

[PleaseMakeABowlGame]

any idea on if the staff is still persuing storr? even though we're probably looking at a hefty crop of other talented players, he is said to be at a bargain price.

 

[GForce]

I'm getting some Ben Verdonk vibes here, a little taller and more O but a stout role player.

 

[Heisenbobble]

I'm getting some Ben Verdonk vibes here, a little taller and more O but a stout role player.

I don't recall Verdonk getting a Nike Summit invitation.

 

[HensonHall71]

Per 247(free):

"Mirkovic helps fill a big need for Illinois at the four. His three-point percentage isn't the most consistent, but he is a shooter who can stretch the floor. He isn't the quickest or most athletic, so defense can be a concern, though he has active hands to get into passing lanes. He also is a very strong rebounder with a strong frame. Mirkovic also is a good passer with good vision, so he continues the Illini's preference for size and skill. Mirkovic has the chance to be a starter but at least is a different flavor in the Illinois frontcourt. While there are questions about the defensive fit, Mirkovic fits offensive alongside stretch Tomislav Ivisic and Zvonimir Ivisic and would be part of a complementary rotation with Ty Rodgers, a smaller but more athletic option."

I hope that our remaining openings go to some plus plus athletes.

I saw that too- not the most ringing endorsement “He’s not the most consistent shooter, he’s limited athletically and probably a real concern on defense- but he makes up for it with . . . Good intentions?”

 

[thefalcon5]

I don't recall Verdonk getting a Nike Summit invitation.

How impressive is this? Genuinely don’t know

 

[Noblesville Illini]

I still don't think we should sell our two incoming freshmen short. I know this has become an older man's game, but we picked up two good players to help support. Who knows that one of them may become a starter.

If they are, we’ll hockey shift all game!

 

[That's Just Groce]

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Wonder if this is the guy they’re waiting on

I hope so

 

[Yes33]

Good vet backup guard, Sarr/another wing if he goes to the NBA (unlikely), and take some big swings at the two. Three more additions plus maybe a practice player left.

I think we need a quality point guard also, what happens if Boswell gets in foul trouble?

 

[Homecoming 2019]

I think we need a quality point guard also, what happens if Boswell gets in foul trouble?

"Good vet backup gaurd" has that covered.

 

[TentakilRex]

How impressive is this? Genuinely don’t know

I remember seeing Dirk Nowitzki for the first time watching this. Apparently the alum list is decent including Kofi and some Garnett fellow.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike_Hoop_Summit

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

Watching Mirkovic tape and am struggling to see a B1G level player. Am I crazy?

 

[FightinIllini30]

Will Riley’s mom being the only Illinois-related frame in “one shining moment” must mean Will is coming back right?

 

[jezzadownunder]

I hope so

His dad was a tremendous shooter as well.

 

[LvilleILL1]

Watching Mirkovic tape and am struggling to see a B1G level player. Am I crazy?

Yes. He's going to be really good. Tomi level player.

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

Yes. He's going to be really good. Tomi level player.

He reminds me of a less athletic Giorgi with a better jump shot… which is fine, but really doesn’t move the needle one bit imo. We need guards and scoring wings. Our bigs aren’t physical.

 

[foby]

Will Riley’s mom being the only Illinois-related frame in “one shining moment” must mean Will is coming back right?

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

Illinois gonna need an NIL Marshall Plan with all this money going to Europeans

How about a Manhattan Project with a couple of big BOOMS!!

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Good vet backup guard, Sarr/another wing if he goes to the NBA (unlikely), and take some big swings at the two. Three more additions plus maybe a practice player left.

Or Duke, no?

 

[PepeSilvia]

I think we need a quality point guard also, what happens if Boswell gets in foul trouble?

Have you forgotten our original point guard from the elite 8 team? Ty Rodgers.

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

I cannot state how freaking bad i hate the drop coverage.

In theory, the drop coverage works if you run allow your opponent to only take bad twos. Unfortunately, we ended up letting them take mid-range twos that by definition are bad, but were repeatedly taken by skilled mid-range shooters. We also didn’t have the rim protector needed to stop strong interior games. But I agree… let’s not do that unless we’re absolutely sure we have the horses to run it effectively.

 

[RollChief]

I don’t recall ever hearing about the Nike Summit before this year…

Which shows how much I don’t pay attention or how much our recruiting has elevated recently…

 

[Combo]

I saw that too- not the most ringing endorsement “He’s not the most consistent shooter, he’s limited athletically and probably a real concern on defense- but he makes up for it with . . . Good intentions?”

Elite intentions!