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I disagree with this popular “take”. He’s among the top coaches in history and plenty of top kids want to play for him today as much as they ever did.
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TJS fourth best “win” for commitments from the transfer portal this year.
Is Nijel Pack really the 3rd best get.
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While he doesn’t fit the mold of what we’re looking for, he’s still a really good player. Not sure about the 3rd best though…
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IlliniLiveOn
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Agree. Tom Izzo is going to adjust to the portal and "NIL" money because they are legal facts of life. He's a competitor. I'm glad we have him in our league. Makes it all the more rewarding when we beat him.
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A 2 year $800,000 contract was a pretty good get for Nijel...
I think they overpaid, but we will know in about 10 months.
IlliniLiveOn
Sierra Nevada
So I see that Isaac Likekele left OSU for tOSU.
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Great comment. I am old enough to remember Judd Heathcoat. Izzo is one of the best. Don't get me wrong, I dislike Michigan probably more than anyone but I can't stand M. State either. That being said, they do have several championships and a slew of final fours. And, if there is a coach that gets the most of his players, it's Izzo.
Sorry about the typo... Illini sport news. Not support news.I need my daily fix of Illini support news! Love the recruiting info and opinions!
Illwinsagain
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They can be one in the same....Sorry about the typo... Illini sport news. Not support news.
Not an insider, or the one you are even asking, haha! But my guess would be that he hasnt de-prioritized getting a PG. he could be waiting for the one he really wants. Maybe one still in the draft process.
Just my guess.
Ked’s Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Assistant Basketball Coach Tim Anderson on Apple Podcasts
Show Ked’s Recruiting Roundup, Ep Illinois Assistant Basketball Coach Tim Anderson - May 17, 2022
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Here is a link to Keds interview with TA. It’s a little shaky since it’s Ked but some really good content. TA talks about how he recruits, his life, and the upcoming team. Couple things I found interesting and/or funny.
TA said when he recruits he can only focus on a couple kids at once. Said he gets to know the entire family including the family dog
. Said Chester is wired different and can keep up with 20 kids.Said Dain Dainja had just as much of a chance to be a 1 and done as anyone on the team. Had really high praises on him. Said he’d be starting actions like the PG
Called Ty Rogers more of a guard (in a wings body). Think we’ll see him with the ball in his hands more than we expect.
Good listen overall.
But where did Terrence Shannon Jr rank?
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Chester Frazier said the same thing in his Illini Insider interview this week. I think it's just surprising because it doesn't seem like he's considered to be much of a shooter. But it sounds like somebody could be coming for Goode's minutes at the 2 spot!Ked’s Recruiting Roundup: Illinois Assistant Basketball Coach Tim Anderson on Apple Podcasts
Show Ked’s Recruiting Roundup, Ep Illinois Assistant Basketball Coach Tim Anderson - May 17, 2022podcasts.apple.com
Here is a link to Keds interview with TA. It’s a little shaky since it’s Ked but some really good content. TA talks about how he recruits, his life, and the upcoming team. Couple things I found interesting and/or funny.
TA said when he recruits he can only focus on a couple kids at once. Said he gets to know the entire family including the family dog
Said Dain Dainja had just as much of a chance to be a 1 and done as anyone on the team. Had really high praises on him. Said he’d be starting actions like the PG
Called Ty Rogers more of a guard (in a wings body). Think we’ll see him with the ball in his hands more than we expect.
Good listen overall.
I hope not. I'm very high on Goode. Winning teams usually have a guy or two like him.
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In. The. Alley.
Hopkins can play PG.
Stay tuned. /s
Interesting that coach Tim said Ty most natural PG on team. Playing a 6’6” PG with a 6’6” Shannon, 6’7” RJ, 6’10” Hawk and 6’10” Dain would be a very different team than we’ve been seeing. Would be like a plus sized 88-89 team. After hearing that would be surprised to see them bring in a PG. Sounded like they were prepared for some early mistakes but felt like they had the pieces. Need another big but happy with the guard choices.
IlliniLiveOn
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And 1 year 2 million from Kentucky for Oscar Tshiebwe to stay.
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