Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[PepeSilvia]

I’m afraid if this caps our abilities to dominate the Balkan market (which we’ve benefited so much from).

As for this year — he represents Andrej, Mirk, and the twins. Staff will have to negotiate it out.

I don't believe he represents Stojakovic.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041609118918508872

 

[Illinifrank67]

Good grief never go full Loyalty the week after a Final Four run.

We just had to live through an Indinia football NC and a scUM basketball NC.

And the sudden end to our own great season.

Maybe take a couple days off and drink.
Binge a show. Make googly eyes at your SO.
Eat two too many gummies.
Bake some cookies.
Have a Snickers.

 

[deadpool81]

He wasn’t exactly thrilled Petro couldn’t see the court all year …

He did an interview that someone sent me and I can’t find it now but Misko didn’t exactly hide that he wasn’t thrilled about that situation …

We'll probably never find out, but I would love to know what happened with Petro. How does a guy go from an MVP candidate in a European professional league to unplayable in college, seemingly overnight?

 

[WhereDoWeStandWithStorr?]

In case we lose the Ivisic boys, Aiden Sherrell of Bama would be a good pivot IMO.

 

[RIP_Chief_2003]

I heard on radio that Misko has a relationship with the new NC head coach, is that true?

Yes Malone used to coach the Nuggets, who Nikola Jokic played/plays for, who is represented by Misko…

 

[CrazedUIFan]

We'll probably never find out, but I would love to know what happened with Petro. How does a guy go from an MVP candidate in a European professional league to unplayable in college, seemingly overnight?

We can start on the defensive side of the ball.

 

[PeoriaIllini03]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041609118918508872

Really feel for some of these kids that bounce around their entire careers. Absolutely loved the energy this kid brought every single game for us. On the flip side, 11% and 18% from 3 the past 2 years is toughhhhhh.

 

[WeWillWhen]

Illinois obviously has a good relationship with Serbian agent Miško Ražnatović because they take care of his clients.

But, he is being a bit difficult.

Agent is agenting.

 

[LvilleILL1]

Negotiations are still going on, but feel pretty good about everyone that we want to keep.

 

[joeybcrazy13]

I love Coach Underwood!!! He will do whatever it takes to get his boys back!!! That is the sentiments of an old man at play.... ILL... Enter the gangster... who can make all your dreams come true!!! Protect Coach my friends!!!!

 

[BuckDitkis]

Negotiations are still going on, but feel pretty good about everyone that we want to keep.

 

[LvilleILL1]

Illinois news should start coming out fairly soon, player meetings have happened today and wrapping up tomorrow. Never know in this day and age, but in a good spot right now.

 

[joeybcrazy13]

 

[EwGroce]

Found the “hidden gem” quote after our loss to Wisco in the BTT. Makes the Humrichous or Ivisic twin type comp feel a little more real.

Good call. I remember Brad speaking highly of him as well. Both Lithuanian, maybe shares the same agent as Kasparas? Jk I don’t think they do lol

 

[Red77sng]

Funny you bring that up … I think it could be the exact same story …

Very tough to get into Michigan as a Junior …

But also - don’t think they’re the biggest competition for Blackwell … I think we are our own competition … Come with a strong offer and get this DONE …

We start pissing around and that’s when I think it’d get interesting …

How much do you think Blackwell is worth

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2041609118918508872

 

[Iamgroot]

I’m afraid if this caps our abilities to dominate the Balkan market (which we’ve benefited so much from).

As for this year — he represents Andrej, Mirk, and the twins. Staff will have to negotiate it out.

Davis to right or was that a joke?

 

[Heisenbobble]

Negotiations are still going on, but feel pretty good about everyone that we want to keep.

Hmm ...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

The value for Ty on this team would obviously be defense in the event he stays.

Other than him, Stojakovic is the only guy I’d feel good about sticking on the opposing teams best player.

 

[WeWillWhen]

Misko does not represent AS … He represents the Twins, Mirk, Petro and Bilic …

. . . and Jake, right?

 

[madillini4]

The donors got a Final Four team. They’re not adopting individual players here.. they’re contributing to the overall fund.

Yes I know lol. but that doesn’t mean that money couldn’t have been used better lol.

 

[WyattEarp]

Good grief never go full Loyalty the week after a Final Four run.

We just had to live through an Indinia football NC and a scUM basketball NC.

And the sudden end to our own great season.

Maybe take a couple days off and drink.
Binge a show. Make googly eyes at your SO.
Eat two too many gummies.
Bake some cookies.
Have a Snickers.

 

[Red77sng]

We'll probably never find out, but I would love to know what happened with Petro. How does a guy go from an MVP candidate in a European professional league to unplayable in college, seemingly overnight?

He pulled his hamstring and got far behind once he was able to compete. I don’t think he ever was 100% when he returned also he had a hard time communicating

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

in all seriousness, if Blackwell goes to IU, his comment about competing for national championships might be one of the more hideous things I’ve ever read.

Markus Burton of Notre Dame is atop IU’s wish list at guard.