Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
ILFaninFL
- Nature Coast in Florida
Love this kid. My first thought is that he is a great me-bounder.
Pettigrew likely won't decide until the Spring unless something changes.
A large factor is who comes back for Illinois, which is why HS kids are starting to wait longer.
A large factor is who comes back for Illinois, which is why HS kids are starting to wait longer.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
right. can't assess the fit til the dust settles
Depends on next coach.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Pettigrew game winner!!! Wow!
This is what I was fearful of. There's no rush, which is why Michigan has time to get their house in order. Kentucky might be in the same spot.
Brady looks like a one and done. The re class might throw a wrench in that, but who knows.
I think he stays a five star regardless of class. He's definitely a stock up right now.
I think he stays a five star regardless of class. He's definitely a stock up right now.
Thanks for sharing!
As a related point, Ive never quite understood in basketball why players are off the foul line with no time on the clock.
The foul has to be in regulation unless it's in shooting motion, ball in air, which i guess this was close? Idk. im debating with myself
Either way. Cool ending for our future combo guard
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After watching his game, my scout on Pettigrew would be this:
1) Very good "feel." The opponent came out with the game plan of wanting to double him every play. He never took bad shots, and was always willing to pass, despite being the 6th highest scorer on the circuit. I don't even think he scored until the 2nd QTR, and still got to 21pts (including the game winner). Really felt like one of those Wagler-type 2nd half performances.
2) Great Mid Range shooter and free throw shooter. His pull up mid range is about as smooth as you can find. Also, in that event, guys miss so many free throws (and did in this game as well). He didn't miss any, and had to poise to make the winning FT at the end.
3pt ball might be a bit of a work in progress -- I don’t remember him attempting any in this game (could be wrong). He's certainly not an elite 3pt shooter, but I don’t think he’s a bad shooter either.
3) Outstanding body. Especially for his age -- he is built, paired with a 6"4 body. Definitely not the "small guard" prototype we've gone away from.
4) Terrific athlete and finisher. There are plays he will get downhill, and score undeterred. Actually hurt himself on an and-1, but played thru it.
5) Competitor. Was very clearly in pain, but played thru it and played every minute of the game. Mentioned the desire to stay on the court in the post game interview.
Overall, recruiting is fluid, and we'll see where it goes. However, a guy like that is an automatic take, regardless of class. Probably a plug and play starter.
1) Very good "feel." The opponent came out with the game plan of wanting to double him every play. He never took bad shots, and was always willing to pass, despite being the 6th highest scorer on the circuit. I don't even think he scored until the 2nd QTR, and still got to 21pts (including the game winner). Really felt like one of those Wagler-type 2nd half performances.
2) Great Mid Range shooter and free throw shooter. His pull up mid range is about as smooth as you can find. Also, in that event, guys miss so many free throws (and did in this game as well). He didn't miss any, and had to poise to make the winning FT at the end.
3pt ball might be a bit of a work in progress -- I don’t remember him attempting any in this game (could be wrong). He's certainly not an elite 3pt shooter, but I don’t think he’s a bad shooter either.
3) Outstanding body. Especially for his age -- he is built, paired with a 6"4 body. Definitely not the "small guard" prototype we've gone away from.
4) Terrific athlete and finisher. There are plays he will get downhill, and score undeterred. Actually hurt himself on an and-1, but played thru it.
5) Competitor. Was very clearly in pain, but played thru it and played every minute of the game. Mentioned the desire to stay on the court in the post game interview.
Overall, recruiting is fluid, and we'll see where it goes. However, a guy like that is an automatic take, regardless of class. Probably a plug and play starter.
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Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
if you ignore the eyeroll hyperbole, this illustrates why Stasys is so intriguing:
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Pettigrew’s the second leading scorer in the 16U circuit:
About to shoot up in those rankings.
About to shoot up in those rankings.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
offer watch? ($)
Great scout. I think he needs to see what happens with 5 for 5 and our returnees after we win the national title next April
If Jake comes back for 5 for 5, we’ll have two automatic spot up 3pt flamethrowers with length.
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Hope the stars line up. No shortage of top programs who will gladly take him.
I want him even more now.
The staff made going euro vogue again (or at least was in early) have to wonder if 2 years from now coaches will be copying the approach of churning top 100 adjacent low NIL lottery tickets..
www.cbssports.com
The 2027 high school recruiting class will get 'screwed' by the NCAA's new five-for-five eligibility rule
College basketball's new five-for-five rule will create a situation where an overwhelming majority of players will opt into a fifth year and not leave the sport
www.cbssports.com
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays