Illini Basketball 2022-2023
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Similar, maybe, but better. If he was given the same amount of play time as Grandi last year, I think he would score as much.
Possibly, but Grandi was a really efficient scorer. And a really smart player as well. It's no insult to Goode to say he can be similar to J. Grand.
Here's my current minute projections. Outside of Shannon and Mayer, I think there's a huge battle brewing for minutes. Really love it.
Shannon 28
Mayer 25
Dainja 10
Hawkins 20
Clark 22
Epps 15
Melendez 20
Goode 7
Harris 3
Rodgers 10
Remaining to 40
be divvied up
based on results
at the Pizza Hut
parking lot
Shannon 28
Mayer 25
Dainja 10
Hawkins 20
Clark 22
Epps 15
Melendez 20
Goode 7
Harris 3
Rodgers 10
Remaining to 40
be divvied up
based on results
at the Pizza Hut
parking lot
Goode getting more than 7, RJ getting more than 20. Also, not sure how Coleman and Dain only get a combined 30 minutes when they're the only 2 that can play the 5 and can both play the 4 (more Coleman at the 4 tho)
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I may get scorched for this, even though I absolutely love RJs potential, but I guess I don’t see why people think he’s guaranteed a starter spot. I’ve no inside info, I just didn’t see enough out of him last year to say he’s our best returning player. Honestly, what am I missing? And please feel free to prove me wrong.
I don't think he's "guaranteed" a starting spot. But who would you have ahead of him? Obviously Shannon and Mayer are going to start. And Skyy also highly likely. After that it seems RJ and Coleman are the most likely.
That's why there's 40 minutes left over. Wh wants them?
Mayer and Shannon are the only two truly proven players on the roster. Minutes can break in a lot of different ways.
BU is hyping him up as much as anyone. He said this is RJ's team now.
I like to go crazy (with lineups). So here is my go crazy lineup. I wonder if there is enough handling and shooting in a lineup of…
TSJ
RJ
MM
Hawk
Dain
If it works offensively, I’d love to see it here and there. Could you imagine a team trying to score on a switchable lineup of all 6’7+?
TSJ
RJ
MM
Hawk
Dain
If it works offensively, I’d love to see it here and there. Could you imagine a team trying to score on a switchable lineup of all 6’7+?
BU likes hyperbole. I think we are going to be like Baylor, Houston, etc. Lots of weapons. We will see if someone emerges as the alpha, alas, Ayo.
Joel Goodson
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Our T-Rank moves to #4 with Nance (am fully assuming he's gone, BTW).
If one emerges, I think RJ or Skyy seem the most likely to really take on the Alpha role IMO.
I doubt Epps gets 15 minutes a game. Goode and RJ didn't even average 10 a game last year and we had tons of injuries. Goode should average over 10. Crazy thing is most of our team can play 1 thru 4 other than Dainja, Epps, Harris, Clark and Lieb.
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Bob Bender has the distinction of being the only individual to play on two teams in two NCAA Championship games. He was a freshman on Bob Knight's undefeated 1976 Indiana team and played point guard at Duke from 1977 to 1980, including an appearance in the title game against Kentucky [Duke lost].
Orange tinted optimism - Mayer has a chance to play on two NCAA Championship teams.
Orange tinted optimism - Mayer has a chance to play on two NCAA Championship teams.
It's a legitimate worry.
I believe BU knows he underplayed RJ last year, but agree he is not a lock to start...although I believe he will.
Like most BU past, I suspect whoever is best 5 Defenders in their position, will get on floor first.
We lost alot of offense,...but Defense wins championships.
I agree and don’t jinx us but injury is always a concern.
Not just defense. I think BU also cares about experiences and offense (e.g, Plummer.) Based on that, I think RJ and Goode plays more minutes than any freshmen not named Skyy.
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