NEIlliniFan
- No longer in New England
All I know is that he wasn't there.
D.J. Williams transfers to George Washington
All I know is that he wasn't there.
He and the family did not attend due to a family issue. Supposedly, the family issue was that the family was not happy the way he was used at the end of the season.
Thanks, I can imagine that would not be fun to play your whole career only to get benched at the end of the year.
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Lol, for real.
Best players play. Tate's play did not warrant any PT towards the end of the season. Tejon had earned it, and played better than Tate.
He never warranted playing time. He should've averaged no more than 5 mins any of the years he was here. He played completely out of necessity.
Correct. And if John Groce takes anything away from his time at Illinois and applies it in his new role at Akron, I hope it is to get plenty of input from his staff about who should play, substitution patterns and the like. Of course, that assumes he has a staff that is capable of providing insightful and valuable assessments like that. Too much favoritism and going against the metrics by Mr. G while here. Listen more, talk less and trust your people and other experts.
+1
We don't know, and it's a chaotic situation. We do know that fit really matters to BU, and DJW has had a chance to evaluate his future here before making a decision. Best of luck to him. It's kind of sad to me that Groce's time here, and lack of success as a coach, have colored our view of the players.
Illiini
- In the land of the Nittany Lion
And this is the conundrum for kids coming out of high school and committing to college ball. They could be a benchwarmer on a B1G team, or big-man-on-campus legend at a Div II team.
If a B1G coach comes knocking on your door and says we have a place for you, do you believe him? Surely you do. But if you're not getting playing time, it would, that's not what you came for.
Wearing that B1G jersey but not making it to the floor, or big fish/smaller pond. What would you choose?
If a B1G coach comes knocking on your door and says we have a place for you, do you believe him? Surely you do. But if you're not getting playing time, it would, that's not what you came for.
Wearing that B1G jersey but not making it to the floor, or big fish/smaller pond. What would you choose?
I think that takes honest reflection and evaluation. What do I feel of my abilities? Do I truly think I can play in the B1G and do I think I can play on the specific team that I am committing to? How to I "fit" into their rotation/team?
That'd be tough. "I got the offer, so I am here to prove I belong." .......that is hard to do if you simply aren't actually good enough.
Maybe the 4 Stars that go to Duke/Kansas/UNC/Kentucky can answer that, or better yet just ask Bragg, how well that decision worked out?
Most kids want to play not watch, which is the reason there are so many transfers. Rare is the kid that sticks it out at the end of the bench for 4 yrs.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Good luck to DJ. Hoping his talent can shine through at that level.
DJW finally has finally found his mid major talent level that he has been all along. Izzo brokered this one.
Always interesting to watch former Illini when they transfer to another team, here's hoping the best for him in DC with the Colonials.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
expected him to end up P5 but maybe this is best for him , good luck DJW
Eeirly similar to the 2011 class.
Kipper was the last minute add on and will be the most impactful.
Good luck to DJ! I hope he has a lot of success at GW! I still believe in his talent.
I don't. But we will see. Either way way I hope he gets a degree.