Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[illiniguy24]

We are pretty much tapped on money.

Me to my wife

 

[Poe's Law]

 

[altgeld88]

The events of the past month, and particularly this past weekend, lead me to believe that, contrary to Billy Ray, BU will actual perfect the "quart-of-blood technique" next season simply by placing our five starters on the floor before the opening tip.

 

[Shooter Mcgavin]

We are pretty much tapped on money.i

I thought Indy had mentioned they have lines out on some other big fish and could probably come up with more money if needed

 

[nmillini]

Clean slate. Let's try to go the entire day without numbering our posts, and adding '-ic' to everyone's last name on the team! We can do it!

You inadvertently overlooked the fact that you were number eight.

 

[BuckDitkis]

We are pretty much tapped on money.

Does this mean we’re effectively done and Tyler needs to come off the bench again?

 

[sdiver68]

I agree, one more proven scorer would vault this team to FF contender from a top 15-20 team right now. We have proven players at every spot, the only unknown in my mind is Petrovic - I think he’ll be good but we just don’t know yet how he’ll perform and we’re expecting him to be our 30min a game PG, if he doesn’t work out then Kylan can take over PG but then there is a gaping whole on the wing next to Andrej

one more proven piece and we go from good to great

Sorry just can't agree with this assessment of Petrovic. MVP candidate of a pro league is not unproven.

 

[CrazyIlliniLady]

Does this mean we’re effectively done and Tyler needs to come off the bench again?

I have fond memories of that Northwestern game where Ayo got benched for a while and Tyler played quite a bit...One of that team's best comebacks after getting down huge in the first half.

 

[illiniswish09]

Out of curiosity- any idea where Ace is leaning towards?

 

[illini0440]

Does this mean we’re effectively done and Tyler needs to come off the bench again?

Could they get money of a big fish were to happen....probably but they'd have to do some begging.

Just to put things in perspective...
Riley 800k
KJ 800k.......Both first round picks....

Andrej 2-3 million.....

 

[illini0440]

Out of curiosity- any idea where Ace is leaning towards?

Was Gonzaga a few days ago....with Irvin running the recruitment who knows though

 

[sacraig]

im fine with ben back if its 15 mpg or less.

If he earns a bigger role, great. I just ask that his minutes be commensurate with his performance.

 

[sacraig]

Me to my wife

My wife to me.

 

[WolfpackIllini]

We are pretty much tapped on money.

What?! Are we out of paper, or ink? Or did the cutting machine break again??

 

[thefalcon5]

I think Wagler/Lee to go along Boswell and Petrovic (and perhaps Andrej) is a sufficient backcourt. I would like another vet, as others have put it, in the Harmon role. Heck, give me a flier on another euro guy.

 

[sacraig]

What?! Are we out of paper, or ink? Or did the cutting machine break again??

 

[IllinoisssssssVarsity]

RichardKeenesCousin said:
This is great and I really appreciate it, but what is your greatest athletic accomplishment?

A little late on this from the last thread, but my nickname back in the day was Peja, so I will take that as a positive sign for our Illini

 

[Mistakenj]

This team’s ceiling feels like Sweet 16 if I’m being honest. An athletic wing like Watkins could move it to Final 4 territory, but that doesn’t seem to be in the cards. For all the Underwood wanting to win a championship talk, doesn’t seem like he or the athletic department are serious about it.

 

[IllinoisIntegrity]

Underwood is an elite recruiter. He plays global chess while the other coaches play checkers in the portal. Some delusional posters here will just never be happy. This roster has the ability to be a contender in the B1G and beyond. Trust.

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

 

[BBlock24]

Up to 20th in Rothstein’s Top 45.

 

[Weatherspoon1]

100% agree. Just wish he could in-game coach/adjust like Izzo.

 

[azillini1]

Up to 20th in Rothstein’s Top 45.

Potential to be much, much higher if this team can play as a team offensively and defensively. The talent is certainly there for a top ten ranking.

 

[dainjazoner]

If he earns a bigger role, great. I just ask that his minutes be commensurate with his performance.

yes. 15mpg at most and some nights as a DNP

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

I thought Indy had mentioned they have lines out on some other big fish and could probably come up with more money if needed

This is true … But as of today, we are pretty much tapped on money …

Brad would have to go get the money …