Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Serious question: what makes you think 5 million should do the trick?

As it currently stands, his draft floor is no less than 7 … and could be as high as 5 (disclaimer: this is not my evaluation; but from what’s been said from people who know).

The #5 pick last season:

9.07M 1st year salary; 41.21M total

The #6 pick last season:

8.24M 1st year salary; 37.45M total

The #7 pick last season:

7.52M 1st year salary; 34.19M total

You’d have to go all the way down to the 14th pick for a 1st year salary of less than 5M (keep in mind this was LAST year).

Plus, with each proceeding year, you increase age, injury risk, and delay that second contract. All those factors will hurt him in the long run.

So, in what world does it logically make sense for him to come back?

Not to mention it would mean he would have to play another year in the nba to get his second contract. We would have to offer something insane to make Wagler even think about it. It’s good for the program to have a one and done lottery pick.
 
#704      
Serious question: what makes you think 5 million should do the trick?

As it currently stands, his draft floor is no less than 7 … and could be as high as 5 (disclaimer: this is not my evaluation; but from what’s been said from people who know).

The #5 pick last season:

9.07M 1st year salary; 41.21M total

The #6 pick last season:

8.24M 1st year salary; 37.45M total

The #7 pick last season:

7.52M 1st year salary; 34.19M total

You’d have to go all the way down to the 14th pick for a 1st year salary of less than 5M (keep in mind this was LAST year).

Plus, with each proceeding year, you increase age, injury risk, and delay that second contract. All those factors will hurt him in the long run.

So, in what world does it logically make sense for him to come back?
I’d chip in 1 grand. Just need 5000 more Illini faithful to do the same
 
#705      
This may be he beginning of an awakening that we thought would happen in 2005. The difference is we have the right people leading us…JW & BU. I think we will be better next year and top 3 preseason. This is the start…
Plus the ability to pay for players. Weber was a good coach hampered by recruiting. BU is a great eye for talent and a great coach
 
#706      
It was a massive reason he’s tenure was a failure after 06. He just couldn’t get top end talent.

Conversely, Underwood has consistently gotten talent to come here.

I will die on the Weber was a good coach hill. But that only gets you so far.
If only the lower tier teams' studs could have left and we could have paid them to play for us like Underwood can.

Please quit comparing any previous coach to Brad unless you only want to compare X&Os
 
#708      
Let's get to work. Will have more information later on everything.
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#710      
This is just the start. It won’t be 21 years before we are back in this spot.
 
#712      
Nothing is set in stone, but looking at 26-27:
Portal G (Will spend a lot of money here)
QC
Andrej (Will pivot if he goes, but feel better about him coming back as of now)
Mirkovic
Tomislav

Bench of:
Portal 4 (Humrichous replacement, could see them adding an athlete)
Z
Jake
Euro/Portal add (thinking a 2/3)
Morillo
Ty if he sticks around

Maybe one more developmental/bench add. A lot to play out, but should be an awesome roster again next year.

If this happens, I feel like this is a pre-season Top 5-10 Team, a favorite for the Big Ten, and another DEEP tourney run team.
 
#713      
Re:Keaton…..he’s not coming back but it’d take 10 million to even consider it.
Dang 10Ms goodbye Keaton it was a joy to watch you in Orange and Blue. Rep Illinois proud in the association
 
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#715      
Andrej, Mirk, Jake, Z, and Tomi back will position us pretty well from the jump during Portal Kombat.
Mirk, Andre. Tomi, transfer stud, Transfer stud pg

Z, Coleman, Morillo, Transfer 3/4, Ty. Jake

I hope jakes off the bemch next year and we bring in studs in the portal.
 
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I ain't got no money!!! But I'll throw my last hundred bucks!!! ILL
All I need is $500.00 from 25000 alumni give me the rolls and a month... I'll get you guys the 10mil 🤑 💰 Need front row tickets and a track suit
 
#725      
Season is done. Time to look forward.

Bring back the twins along with Mirk and Andrej. And Jake as culture/glue guy. Add Q. Get a couple big time portal guys and let’s freakin’ go.

Edit - And Morillo. Two big time frosh.
 
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