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    Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team

    We are going to need rebounding more than scoring. Love this stat line.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Although neither Tomi or Mirk are fast they would both be effective at starting the fast break as good rebounders and passers. Dre would be the best we’ve had since TSJ in speed and finishing. I expect us to look more like that team with Vaaks looking like Domask at times. However can’t picture...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    And we did get the draw.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Seems to be a great advantage if you can play 7-8 at a time. Not so much if 5 on the floor with an 8 man rotation.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Ty Rodgers who can shoot?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Did some stat comparison with and without KB, KW and BH. Not sure this is accepted method but calculated efficiency as follows: Total points/(attempted shots+ turnovers - offensive rebounds) Total. 1.46. Minus the 3. 1.48 Three only 1.42 Three represents 39.8% minutes, and 40.5% points As the...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Think more like Ayo frosh 13.8 ppg, 4 rpg, 3.2 assists Also wonder with Dre and QC if fast break points will rise. Need Vaaks rebounding to improve as well as defense.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    If I were the defensive coach I would tell the offensive coach to get by with four shooters because I need a rim protector. I.e. enter 2027 Uvwo with a 7’ 6”” wingspan and quick feet.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Think any of the starters could be the leading scorer in any particular game. If Tomi is healthy and improves his post game he will be difficult to stop. If a team does a Purdue defense on Vaaks he will light it up. Opposing teams will pick on the current high scorer and another will pick up the...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I would argue it was Domask and Vaaks could be a cross between him and Wagler. Dre is TSJ and Quentin is Ayo with my orange colored glasses. Although Quentin might be a better shooter than Frosh Ayo.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Not expert but Petro didn’t fit the system they adapted. Don’t think that was because of his ability but his fit. Not unlike Ty. Could have been entirely different if Petro was available early and Wagner was not given the opportunity. Vaaks fits the offensive system replacement for Wagner. This...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Not sure that JJ isn’t slated for emergency role. Think he could fit the 5-10 min role but would worry if one of three goes down for several games. Certainly would like to see some depth as it is very possible to lose all three bigs in another year.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Think Will Riley is a much more apt comparison for Coleman than Wagler. Riley bigger but expect their roles to be much closer.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    More likely on her way to Kams.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Think limited minutes unless we have injury but there will be occasions when JJ is needed.
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