Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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FromTheLogo
Ryllini said:
I’m exhausted. When does this fantasy auction draft end? I hate what is happening to one of my favorite things, CBB.🥲
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I like this analogy. To carry it further.....

From a team building perspective I've found in fantasy sports that you have to have at least 2 superstars on your team. It may take 50% of your budget (I do auction drafts like you). Maybe even 3, if you're willing to really spend.

I used to think because of injuries, potential sleepers, higher-risk for higher-price, etc. that I could build a deep and competitive team with a bunch of medium-priced players. But that's exactly what you get a mediocre team who is middle of the pack.

To get to the top, you gotta allocate most of the cash to top-tier studs.
 
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FrankNitty30
the juiceman cometh said:
He was an AC at Arkansas when it was a top 25 team. If his bio is correct any G-League experience came after he was hired as an AC by his daddy (and it looks like it was a summer league gig, not anything full time).


OK, but Taylor's entire coaching resume before getting hired as an AC at UCLA is 2 years as a grad assistant at St. John's. Not a coach. Grad. Assistant. And Nate had zero AC jobs before getting the AC job at UCLA. Which, isn't that something you always say - "Illinois should not be your first AC job!" I imagine UCLA basketball sees itself on a similar level.


Both guys who never had an AC job before the job at Arizona. "Arizona shouldn't be anyone's first AC job!" says Indy Zona Fan in an alternate universe.


And if you want to criticize Tyler or Hamer for the way their performance of the role is going, have at it. But 99% of the criticism I hear is about their age or experience, and how "no other Big Ten/Top 25/P4" team would hire someone with so little experience.

Edit to note: And you have had real legitimate criticism of their performance in there, for sure. I have no problem with that. It's just these exaggerated statements about how no other high level coach would hire a young AC with no prior AC experience at a lower level, or wouldn't hire their own son, which are demonstrably false, that I take issue with. And really the only issue I have is that so many others on here take it at face value without doing any of their own research or even engaging in the slightest bit of skepticism.
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But the problem is that you only argue one side of the argument and it is the least worrisome side.

Nepotism isnt the issue. It is the jobs they now have with so little experience.
 
#679      
Future Insider
If Illini end up with Andrej and Miller and no one else they will be a top 6 BIG10 team and probably top 25. 2nd weekend in March might be a stretch but should definitely be in the Tournament.
 
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RickF
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#686      
hoopsfan47
PepeSilvia said:
I just don't see the fit next to the twins, Mirk, and even Ty.

I think any remaining budget has to go to wings/guards.
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I really do think there is little chance of this happening with DD, but I truly like his ability to score against virtually anyone at any time. I really like the front court guys we have on the roster, but 4 terrific players is better than three.

It's a personal pipe dream with a very low probability of coming true.
 
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BigMuddyMonster
ChiefGritty said:
I'm kinda scared to say it but the guy Andrej reminds me of is AJ Storr.

Very long, bouncy guard. Three level scorer always hunting his own shot. Smooth athleticism, explodes to the rim on drives. Takes some shots he shouldn't, prone to overdribbling, a bit of a black hole. Not much of a defensive reputation.

I think Stojakovic is a little more athletic (which helps defensively) and his 1.8 APG is double what Storr has ever averaged, but there is some commonality there for sure.

Definitely a more varied player than his dad (at least the later career stand-in-the-corner Peja), but not quite the same lights-out shooter.
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You think he is more athletic than AJ Storr?
 
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ColSLU69
grue2 said:
How athletic is Davis? Can he stay in front of BigTen guards? Is he a lock down defender?
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On tape, I saw a lot of K Davis helping off his man and getting steals. Great anticipation on D. I also saw him diving on the floor for loose balls. He looked plenty athletic, tough, and quick enough to stay in front of Big Ten guards. (But not a lot of defensive highlights are shown on any transfer highlight videos.) I would hazard a guess that he's at least as effective on D as Adam Miller. K Davis is younger, and he appears to be more athletic.
 
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Deacon05
Ryllini said:
I can't believe you guys are being so selfish and spending other donors money. Open an only fans and start selling pictures your feet. We have a roster to fill out.
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You might want to leave out my feet pics, otherwise we might have to ask the players to donate money to us.
 
#697      
ChiefGritty
BigMuddyMonster said:
You think he is more athletic than AJ Storr?
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I mean I'm just reacting to a few highlight videos but that's enough to see that he's pretty explosive.


Is that the question or am I dealing with the mythological elite talent in AJ Storr that's hiding somewhere with Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster?
 
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OrangeKrush1981
ChiefGritty said:
... all credit to Painter for pulling it off.
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I don't know if anyone else can do what Painter is doing. And he's had a long, long run at Purdue. A long leash. I am not patient, but I think patience is a virtue. I admire what Painter is accomplishing. There is, as always, more than one way to skin a cat. Painter has his way. Maybe our coach will find his, soon.
 
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