Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

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foby
NarrowJ said:
Is this the original post being discussed? Clearly says: in one year.
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Good catch. The way it was worded got me. I guess it means after one year of college.
 
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foby
EllderIlliniFan said:
But he had 6 years of college ball before the NBA. I was looking at how quickly Keaton went from an unknown to a top rookie. Most of the top draft choices have had a following for a number of years even going back to early high school even if they are one and done. How many one and done's were unknow coming out of high school and then became a top performing rookie in their first games? (At least the first 3 or 4 for Keaton. Let's hope he can keep it up)
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NVM I read OP's post incorrectly. Yes, Keaton is most likely the most unheralded player to be a one and done, and have this immediate success.
 
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phats22
Chillinini said:
Oooof. Ant out for 2 months with a scoped knee.

But I'd imagine more minutes for Ayo and TSJ.
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agree though they're already clocking solid time (26, 23 min respectively). id guess Ayo slots into starting role
 
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IllinitripleJ
foby said:
Maybe look at Yaxel's WIKI before posting this. He was a lesser known coming out of HS than even Keaton. OP said coming out of HS.
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Did Illinois try to recruit Lendeborg when he left UAB? We have a Dominican connection with him through Assistant Coach Antigua.
 
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Fly Illini Fly!
Honestly feel bad for Edwards. TSJ and Ayo were getting legitimate minutes regardless. Seeing them be a part of winning is also significant.

Thru 4 games, Ant was the best player in the league. Amazing he put together those performances, with a jacked up knee.
 
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Iloveorangekoolaid
Fly Illini Fly! said:
Honestly feel bad for Edwards. TSJ and Ayo were getting legitimate minutes regardless. Seeing them be a part of winning is also significant.

Thru 4 games, Ant was the best player in the league. Amazing he put together those performances, with a jacked up knee.
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I think he knows this Wolves team could make a run this year so take care of the knee now and get healthy for the long run. Definitely going to see lots of minutes for Ayo and TJ. One of them could be sliding into the starting lineup most likely.
 
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