Not on the rosterWhere’s the minutes for Edgar?
Not on the rosterWhere’s the minutes for Edgar?
Joey Wagner tweeted they will have an in person media session today with Coach Underwood and Kofi.
Not a rumor. His dad's exact words to me in Indy.Not so sure how much we’ll see Lidell at the 5 this year. Rumor was he was not happy playing the 5. Can’t say I blame him only being 6’5 and getting beat up by Kofi on the post.
Edgar wouldn’t get minutes regardless, let’s be real here.Where’s the minutes for Edgar?
Still in the transfer portal?Not on the roster
Yeah google shows no updates which is why I asked…
I was referring to is he still in the portal? I haven’t heard anything about him picking a new school or staying. In fact the last update was him being the first Illini basketball player to sign an NIL deal lolHe’s still in the portal. Do you mean why he entered the portal? I believe OA was the main reason he came to Illinois.
Where’s the minutes for Edgar?
Does anyone know whatever happened with Edgar Padilla Jr entering the portal?
I think it's hilarious when people suggest, "Oh Brad just got really lucky last year that Ayo stayed or else we would've been screwed". He's lucky a guy he recruited stayed? This happens all the time - guys aspiring for the NBA get feedback and return. And look at that... it's now happened 2 years in a row (Kofi). Brad must be real lucky
I personally hadn't seen this "narrative", but if it is out there, that is the dumbest thing ever.I think it's hilarious when people suggest, "Oh Brad just got really lucky last year that Ayo stayed or else we would've been screwed". He's lucky a guy he recruited stayed? This happens all the time - guys aspiring for the NBA get feedback and return. And look at that... it's now happened 2 years in a row (Kofi). Brad must be real lucky
Pretty darned good. just two small comments:I don't see many scenarios where Curbelo, Trent, and Alfonso are on the floor together and so their minutes probably wont combine for more than 80. Also our 3 freshmen will be competing for minutes at the 2/3 (and possibly 4) spots along with Hutch, Jake, and Da'Monte which will also limit Curbelo, Trent, and Alfonso from surpassing 80 combined minutes.
Curbelo: 26
Trent: 32
Plummer: 19
* (77 minutes at the 1/2)
DaMonte: 23
Jake: 21
Hutcherson: 17
Hawkins: 11
* (72 minutes at the 3/4)
Kofi: 29
Payne: 9
* (38 minutes at the 5)
Podzimski/Goode/RJ: 11
Lieb/BBV: 2
I mean, my question has much less to do with basketball and much more to do with curiosity and caring about the individuals on the team as more than just basketball players.Man we're really dedicating a lot to this for a walk on. This is the only thing I'll say about it:
I get the vibes that Edgar didn't want to leave. I have no idea why he did, but...
1. His bio still says University of Illinois
2. Around the time the transfer was announced, he tweeted, "I just want to play basketbal man... :/"
Who knows what happened, but I never understood why some people saw him as someone who could earn a scholarship. Maybe he could, but for fans to suggest it with no support seemed like a stretch
I only mentioned the scholarship thing because I remembered people suggesting Edgar wouldn't be a "normal PWO".I mean, my question has much less to do with basketball and much more to do with curiosity and caring about the individuals on the team as more than just basketball players.
Not sure if the scholarship point is a jab at something I mentioned before, but to clarify - we have an extra scholarship available, so wouldn’t it make sense to designate one of the PWOs as a scholarship player for the year? We don’t gain anything by not using that scholarship so why not reward one of the PWOs for their commitment (in which case probably not Padilla). Am I crazy? Is there a rule against giving that scholarship to a PWO for a year then shifting them back to PWO?
I imagine in football it happens more because you have a greater chance of not using every scholarship spot. Basketball you are much more limited in terms of pure numbers. Assuming 2-3 redshirts for injuries, freshman, or transfer sits and you’ve got 10-11 left which are probably all needed for players that get some amount of minutes in meaningful games. This year has basically given us 15 scholarships, and even with 2-3 redshirting (maybe a good idea for Lieb) that’s still 12-13 players on scholarship IF you use them all. Not all of those will play, so would make sense to not fill it as you’d basically tell that person they wouldn’t be in the rotation. Not an easy sell. PWOs already know they won’t get minutes and are still committed. Just thinking aloud - but that’s my guess why it’s less normal for basketball but may make sense this year.I only mentioned the scholarship thing because I remembered people suggesting Edgar wouldn't be a "normal PWO".
I see your point though on 'why not" give the scholarship. I feel like it happens a lot in football
Wouldn't Edgar then have that scholarship the final 3-4 years of his career here, that seems like it would be a big mistake. I could be wrong about that though.I imagine in football it happens more because you have a greater chance of not using every scholarship spot. Basketball you are much more limited in terms of pure numbers. Assuming 2-3 redshirts for injuries, freshman, or transfer sits and you’ve got 10-11 left which are probably all needed for players that get some amount of minutes in meaningful games. This year has basically given us 15 scholarships, and even with 2-3 redshirting (maybe a good idea for Lieb) that’s still 12-13 players on scholarship IF you use them all. Not all of those will play, so would make sense to not fill it as you’d basically tell that person they wouldn’t be in the rotation. Not an easy sell. PWOs already know they won’t get minutes and are still committed. Just thinking aloud - but that’s my guess why it’s less normal for basketball but may make sense this year.
I doubt that would happen with Goode. Reports are he is, physically, the most ready to play.With Kofi back - is there a chance we see Lieb (and maybe 1-2 others) redshirt the year? I haven’t heard much about Lieb’s growth but I have to believe another year with Fletch would only help him get ready for 22-23 when we will be relying on him as the primary backup.
I could see Lieb and Goode taking redshirts. MAYBE CH if he still isn’t ready
And people questioned why didn't we send a better representative of the university to visit Kofi lol1. Said Geoff Alexander is one of the main reasons he returned to Illinois
And people questioned why didn't we send a better representative of the university to visit Kofi lol