Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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DB11Headband
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I didn't think we were going to replace Kasparas Jakucionis but looks like we did... so while it's rare to catch a meteor like Wagler... this team is mostly built and just needs a point for next year. Have to like our chances
I don't care what it costs, we need Mirk back. He's got a unique skill set that would be difficult to replace, plus he has a passion for the game and his team.
With all due respect, "yips" is putting it mildly. He was 3-31 from 3 in the last 2 months.
This should be completely obvious, but if the Illini offense is going to continue to be one predicated on taking a high volume of three point shots (was 43.4% of shot attempts), we MUST sign players with a better shooting percentage. ‘Elite’ shooters, if you will. IMO, making a higher percentage of initial attempts is a better strategy than relying on rebounding the put-backs.
And Drej has to work on this in the offseason.
And Drej has to work on this in the offseason.
No, it's not bad. If anything, people are getting excited about getting back to the Final Four. There's no complaining about players, coaches, poor decisions, etc. That won't happen this off-season. The focus will be on retention and addition to replace subtraction. That's just the world we live on now.just checking in to see how the beginning of the offseason is goi…….
Even with that, isn't the window to enter the portal significantly shorter now? So, if anything, it'll be a pretty quiet summer. We don't have anyone on the roster that anyone is pushing out the door. The goal is full retention, outside of those graduating or heading into a lottery draft position.
I'd guess all eyes will be on Drej, Mirk, Z and Tomi? Maybe Jake? The Ty situation is going to be absolutely fascinating. What's the market for a guy that hasn't played in two years? That's a hell of a start to the off-season if that core comes back.
This is absolutely nothing like historical postseasons. Part of it is because we were one win away from playing on the last game of the season. Not much time to think about it.
Top 20 team
Agree with this, but the highlighted part is both the likely biggest factor to top targets, and biggest unknown.
To be clear what I’m saying … even assuming that there are open checkbooks, I wonder whether Josh Whitman is willing to let Illinois basketball (and football) push the margins of the pay to play ‘rules’ to the level that some other schools are rumored to do (looking at you Duke, Kentucky, Kansas, IU, BYU, TTU). As a fan, I don’t want to know how the sausage is being made, but sure want to enjoy it.
I 100000% agree here.
Playing against other teams where rebounding is a strength, a 6 for 26 night for us if doom. 9 for 26(not great) and we're playing Monday.
UCONN does a real nice job on the glass. Michigan really made our lives miserable too. I'd really love the dynamic to be consistently relying around makes vs dealing with misses.
I know he's not a big fan of a mid-range shot, but that's the boom or bust(layup or 3) NBA style and I'm sure that modeling our style around the NBA is significantly helping with recruiting. Heck, Morez not being allowed to shoot threes was a major reason for him leaving.
It's all about money and the NBA, which is why everyone has the green light.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
people who think they know everything are the best
Apologies if this is an obvious question. Is he for sure coming to Illinois now (I see he was previously a Wake Forest commit) - is the distinction signing vs committing?
Our own Keaton was headed to a mid major and was ranked very low. I think its obvious that if the staff feels a player has the talent and skill to make our team better they will take them no.matyer where they are from. Now most likely transfers are from power conferences but not being in one wont eliminate someone from consideration in the NBA and or for BU. They may less likely now given how we have improved but the studs are there still more than capable and will demand big bucks.
Confused by some of the comments on Coleman. Brad's never been reluctant to play and start freshman:
2019 Ayo
2020 Kofi
2021 Miller (and to an extent Curbelo especially when Ayo went down)
2022 exception
2023 Skyy and Epps (yes it was a disappointing season)
2024 exception
2025 KJ and Riley (and to an extent Morez)
2026 Keaton and David
what makes Coleman not good enough to start?
2019 Ayo
2020 Kofi
2021 Miller (and to an extent Curbelo especially when Ayo went down)
2022 exception
2023 Skyy and Epps (yes it was a disappointing season)
2024 exception
2025 KJ and Riley (and to an extent Morez)
2026 Keaton and David
what makes Coleman not good enough to start?
chrisRunner7
- San Diego
just checking in to see how the beginning of the offseason is goi…….
Nah, lol, the board is fine. Impressed with the level of maturity most posters have shown after the loss. And I don't mind some quibbling between Gritty and the insider crew to liven things up a bit.
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
I’m exaggerating lol. It’s not all that serious my friend. I’m pretty “with it” when it comes to how all of this works lol. I find all of this fun and the gif was made in jest, but I could see how some would read it differently lol.
Fair point.
Hell, im older and remember Marcus Liberty didnt even start. I think experience is especailly nice to have to help incoming studs if possible. I feel Keaton sure would say he benefited from Boz and his experience.
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That's about how I'd personally rank it.
Tier 1 priority: Stoj, Mirk, Z, Tomi
And just below them Jake and Ty.
Davis one that I'd be very surprised if he leaves. Absolutely shocked.
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
Couldn’t agree more.
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