Hopefully we're way beyond what you're talking about and can think positive things for a change.
2017 Basketball Transfer Thread
Hopefully we're way beyond what you're talking about and can think positive things for a change.
Alstork has some more visits left , I wouldn't think he would commit . Seems he's enjoying being in spotlight atm. Agua , is on his first visit, I wouldn't see him commit either. Not saying I wouldn't like to see both commit asap, I still think we are waiting for a bit. Believe Alstork said something like the 20th. Just happy to see some activity. This might make some movement on other fronts.:thumb:
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
Also, I happened to find a GTown message board with a thread about Agau's decision to transfer and the fans were disappointed and confused. Almost all of them expected a big year from him next season, especially with Ewing now as coach, and a few even expressed a desire for "another Agau, well, TWO now..." So he sounds like a guy who might be better than his stats have shown, who is expected to keep developing, and who the fans have apparently appreciated. Also, defense is hard to measure from stats, and it sounds like defense is an area where he contributes.
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
Yeah, no reason to be negative. Those two could put a charge into the crowd, and really provide a spark. Hopefully they could form a good connection with our other players, and light up SFC. Been a while since we had a kid from the DC area, but current events might bode well for us.
Would be great if they both committed at the same time and could be known as the Illini AA-battery.
I can think of a certain 2018 MIF PG who could make that a triple A battery
I can think of a certain 2018 MIF PG who could make that a triple A battery
Great, we're getting smaller
Looked like a star in February http://www.cbssports.com/collegebasketball/players/playerpage/2104412/akoy-agau
I can think of a certain 2018 MIF PG who could make that a triple A battery
Thursday will be a big day on-campus for Illini basketball, here's hoping we sway both AAs over as soon as possible to add to a potential AAA in the future.
http://www.foxsports.com/college-basketball/akoy-agau-player-game-log
12-12 against Providence and a game vs our current coach as well.
http://www.thehoya.com/agaus-return-inspires-optimism/
http://247sports.com/Player/Akoy-Agau-20025?Institution=15216
Georgetown got a commitment already, kid is from Nebraska, and we once recruited him as well?
So your saying theres a chance?
Frazier, Williams, Smith Alstork, Agau......Tilmon?
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Sounds about right.
Joseph Kerr
- Fort Wayne, IN
Akoy Agau Georgetown Grad transfer visiting Illinois on the 11th. Agau started his career at Louisville where he played sparingly for two years. He then transferred out of the Cardinals program and committed to Georgetown. In his lone season with the Hoyas, Agau averaged 15 minutes, 4.5 points and 4.3 rebounds per game. His production was solid for the little time he played. 6'8" and 235 lbs. He will be here with Mark Alstock as well.
FeelTheLovie
- Louisville, KY
Confident?
Alstork.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
Seems like the kind of player for whom foul trouble is a major determining factor in his court time/impact.
Pretty much every big has that type of dependency.
Got to be. I think we land them both. I'm loving Alstork's game.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Hopefully experience had taught him when and where to make a move. Love ft %. Glad to see us getting a look.
Also working on his third school and was suspended indefinitely at Louisville of all places.
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It does raise the question of what do you have to do to get suspended at Louisville!
The inconsistency in his numbers is what gives hope that he becomes a valuable contributor, he's a double digit rebound guy waiting to happen when he gets minutes and stays on the floor and he has decent touch. I would imagine like a lot of young players consistency game in and game out is an issue, but he's exactly the skills set we need on this team.
He's got to be BU's number one priority right now, even though Alstork is a better overall player, we have others with his skill set - we don't have anyone with Agau's skill set. Black is a good rebounder, but a different type of player and not as big.
Akoy Agau
I have a close friend who is one of Georgetown's biggest alumni boosters-sits at center court at every game and never misses one. HUGE college basketball fan. Good friend to both current and past head coaches. Here's what he had to say about Akoy Agau this morning:
"Akoy is a great kid – he plays with enthusiasm , especially on the boards. But, his leg injury has really restricted his effectiveness as an offensive player. He believes that he is not getting enough minutes and I believe has an inflated idea of his long term potential – that is, he thinks two years at a new place will show his potential more as an NBA player."
I have a close friend who is one of Georgetown's biggest alumni boosters-sits at center court at every game and never misses one. HUGE college basketball fan. Good friend to both current and past head coaches. Here's what he had to say about Akoy Agau this morning:
"Akoy is a great kid – he plays with enthusiasm , especially on the boards. But, his leg injury has really restricted his effectiveness as an offensive player. He believes that he is not getting enough minutes and I believe has an inflated idea of his long term potential – that is, he thinks two years at a new place will show his potential more as an NBA player."
I hope Akoy is right & that place is Illinois. Gtown has 2 returning bigs, Govan 6' 10" - 21 mpg & Derrickson 6'7' - 23.8 mpg that played more than Akoy's 15 mpg. They also had a sr. Hayes 7'0" playing 13.1 mpg. So he looks to be third big next year, not bad, but not where NBA dreams are made.