Illini Basketball 2017-2018
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Prior to GE commit, I think we were. Now we look decent on paper, but him being a true freshman tempers that I think. Assuming these listed heights are correct, we'll have:
6' 0" TJL
6' 1" TF
6' 3" DW
6' 4" MA (seen him listed as 6' 5")
6' 5" AJ
6' 5" MS (seen him listed as 6' 4")
6' 6" KN
6' 7" LB
6' 9" GE
6' 10" MF
Not really out of line for a BIG level team.
More excited about watching MSU ravage notre lame.
6"2
Shoes or very thick socks?
Every site I've seen has him at 6"2
t7nich
- Central IL
Let me know what you guys think about these PPG numbers for the upcoming season. Am I too high on Alstork and Finke – maybe. But IMO they will carry the load with Hill and Morgan being gone. Smith has the chance to do very well his Freshman year. And I think Kipper makes a nice sophomore leap.
17 Proven scorer/playmaker = Alstork
12 Should do well in this offense, increased from 7 PPG last year = Finke
12 Has the chance to be near the top of the league as a freshman = Smith
10 Ok scorer, good rebounder, increased from 8 PPG last year = Black
8 Look for improved scoring this year, all around numbers should improve = Kipper
8 Proven playmaker, assist and PPG numbers should go up a bit = Tejon
6 Should be a nice scoring option off the bench.. 3's, drive and finish, transition = Frazier
4 Unproven scorer, we'll see how he progresses in this system = Jordan
2 Should get some transition points and buckets off Offensive Rebounds = Ebo
.5 Clayton Jones
.5 Tyler Underwood
? Williams ? If he doesn’t redshirt I could see him averaging up to 6 pts per game.
80 PPG
Last year OK State averaged 86 I believe.
*slow day at the office*
17 Proven scorer/playmaker = Alstork
12 Should do well in this offense, increased from 7 PPG last year = Finke
12 Has the chance to be near the top of the league as a freshman = Smith
10 Ok scorer, good rebounder, increased from 8 PPG last year = Black
8 Look for improved scoring this year, all around numbers should improve = Kipper
8 Proven playmaker, assist and PPG numbers should go up a bit = Tejon
6 Should be a nice scoring option off the bench.. 3's, drive and finish, transition = Frazier
4 Unproven scorer, we'll see how he progresses in this system = Jordan
2 Should get some transition points and buckets off Offensive Rebounds = Ebo
.5 Clayton Jones
.5 Tyler Underwood
? Williams ? If he doesn’t redshirt I could see him averaging up to 6 pts per game.
80 PPG
Last year OK State averaged 86 I believe.
*slow day at the office*
I'd go a hair lower but I like this alot
I think a lot of the practice report hype this year will be about Kipper knocking down 3's
TCTORNADO can just re-post the ones he made last off-season.
for all those with doubts about Greg" Spicey G" Eboigbodin you might want to listen to the pod cast of Tay and J
http://tayandj.podbean.com/
said he has a higher motor then Black and will be the fast guy on the team.
his high school coach is about to be on so it will be on there as well
http://tayandj.podbean.com/
said he has a higher motor then Black and will be the fast guy on the team.
his high school coach is about to be on so it will be on there as well
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I think we will score closer to 90,but we might give up about the same
I'll eat my beach house if we score 90 per game
t7nich
- Central IL
This made me laugh out loud. thanks!
Y'all are forgetting to add the Underwood Special.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
How many big teams have scored over 80ppg in the last few years. I'm legitimately asking because the pace of conference play doesn't really provide much opportunity for an 77-78 ppg team, let alone 80+.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
This last season Iowa avg 80.5 and Purdue and Indiana each avg 79.7
And Iowa did it with an entirely new team other than Jok.
If we only average 70 a game under BU, it will be a massive fail. You have Smith as not a guaranteed starter but Frazier not playing much. Who do you have starting? Smith will likely be the second or third best player on the team. If he isn't, it will be a long year. Frazier is Lucas' backup at the point and likely the third wing, too. He will play big minutes.
Jordan won't score a point this season?
Kipper will average more than 5. More like 7-9, imo
With the roster as it stands right now, a 9 man rotation would include:
Finke
Black
Alstork
Smith
Lucas
Nichols
Frazier
Ebo
Jordan
Williams could bump Jordan eventually if he gets healthy. But with the style of play and only ten on scholarship, they will all get minutes. Adding another player or two would obviously change things.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
If you look at the Illini record against top ten teams since the 1960 season:
Won: 49
Lost: 120
PPG in Wins: 80.8
PPG in Losses: 65.7
We have won against those top teams by outscoring them. If we can average 80 per game, I'm loving it and our chances.
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Jordan will be a junior. I expect him to contribute more this year. Similar to Mavericks Junior year, will be forced to contribute, hopefully under Underwood's system will get easier shots.
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