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So much for wanting to be a winner if this is the case.
Keep an eye on Arizona State
I had the same thought the other day. I was skeptical that he was just going to step into the Ayo star role, when skill-wise he seems like more of a defensive stopper/3-point shooter that can drive to the hoop once in a while.I think there is a strong possibility that Miller was headed for a Trent Frazier type of role here. He and his family had much bigger aspirations when he came out of HS. I, for one, can't blame the kid for the decision.
In a short amount of time we've gone from prospects not wanting to sign because of returning players at their position to starters not staying because of possible prospects at their position. Welcome to lllini recruiting ladies and gentleman.Checked around, looks legit, frak! Agree with above, hoping its because of Burnette and TyTy.
Kofi the only player on the roster that decides that imo. This team can still be very good.I think this goes from reload to rebuild, but not rebuild in the traditional sense. The transfer portal will give us a leg up from the traditional rebuild with high schoolers over a couple years. This is all about making sure we get the right players to come in.
I think players should have the freedom to move colleges, but this takes a lot of fun out of college basketball.
We all know that 18 to 19 year old's do things that are not always the most thought out sort of decisions. I love AM's game, and I hate to see him leave, but entering your name in the portal does not mean that he is leaving. It just increases the possibility of leaving. Whatever, this is a very strange year, and it will be interesting to see what next year's team looks like.Really unfortunate, but totally Illinois sports. Lose in the second round to a huge underdog as the overall 2 seed, then this news....one step forward two steps back. Constant gut punches for Illini sports fans. Will it ever end?
As far as Miller, really hope he reconsiders and ends up coming back. Given that the staff stuck with him throughout the season, leaving him in the starting lineup when he really had no business being in it for most of the year and constantly supporting him and defending him in post game, it would be hugely disappointing for him to turn around and leave.
I expect he will end up at Mich, having moderate success but torching IL every time we play them the next 3 years.
Come back from the ledge BL.This would make zero sense by itself. There must be a disaster coming for the whole program if someone in his spot is wanting out.
Is this legit or tongue-in-cheek Boriquen pride for a fellow islander? Was hoping AM would be around for a couple years, Plummer just has a season of eligibility I believe.Gotta love Curbelo posting on Instagram about how Alfonso Plummer would be a good replacement on Illinois for Adam Miller already lol.
Seems like that opportunity would be available next year if he was capable.The only thing I can come up with is that he wants to handle the ball more in order to get to the NBA
Should’ve done more than stand in one of the two corners and chuck up a 3.One must remember that AM came into the year as the highest rated recruit in the BIG.
Did anyone else notice he seemed to miss most of his three's he took when he didn't go up with a straight back. Maybe just something I thought I saw.Ugh. Never fun to see this. But other than the smooth lefty shot for an open 3 and a nice pull up jumper from the elbow, I didn't see a whole lot of offensive prowess in terms of scoring, especially when anyone keyed in on him. Started having some success driving more toward the end of the season but didn't seem to get up to the rim easily when finishing in traffic, often shooting low after contact. Very curious to see if he has more success elsewhere but also happy to welcome another competitor who wants to be on the team.
In recruiting always expect us to come out on the wrong end. It’s easier that way.So the big question is will we come out as winners or losers in transferpalooza 2021? The expectation on here was we'd come out way ahead but right now we're starting from behind. This will be a pretty big test for this staff.