Illini Basketball 2022-2023
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I recall reading somehwere (maybe on here) China and Orland were not fond of Gentry
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Gonzaga is his Alma Mater, and a special program. I think he left on his own given the opportunity.
Gentry is one of the best "come up with a scheme that fits the guys on your team" assistants in the nation.
Just didn't jive with O and Chin AT all
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
That's the answer. Thank you.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
I’d read he was socially awkward, but that’s a lot of people that don’t like Gentry
I’m very surprised you didn’t list Harris in that group. Was it an oversight, or would Brad not ha be been too concerned about him leaving?
Edit bc I am catching up on other responses. I can’t believe Sencire got a “meh”.
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So, not to put words in your mouth (although…), he “may” have been helpful this year with transfers?? This is my concern with BU saying we will get in “rock stars.” Fine, but how will they gel? And this is not a knock on anyone. Just raising concerns/questions. I’m rooting for BU and the Illini!
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
well , for a start , he did finally change that god awful avatar from a weinie to a Winner......
this guy down below.........................
The difference from this team being a 9 seed to a 3 seed comes down to a few key stats
1. Turnovers we avg 13 per game we need to reduce that to less than 11. We were ranked 229
2. 30% from 3 pt. Need to improve that to 35%. Going along with point 1 how many bad 3s did we take. Those should also count as turnovers. Our current talent could probably shoot 35% if the right person/shot was taken. We were ranked 329
3. Free Throw percentage of 68% is unacceptable. We were ranked 301
4. Need more assists per game. We were ranked 229
That is four areas we gave away points every game.
1. Turnovers we avg 13 per game we need to reduce that to less than 11. We were ranked 229
2. 30% from 3 pt. Need to improve that to 35%. Going along with point 1 how many bad 3s did we take. Those should also count as turnovers. Our current talent could probably shoot 35% if the right person/shot was taken. We were ranked 329
3. Free Throw percentage of 68% is unacceptable. We were ranked 301
4. Need more assists per game. We were ranked 229
That is four areas we gave away points every game.
And this is something we really needed this year. I don’t think the scheme matched the personnel, especially after Clark wasn’t the PG we thought we were getting (and then he left).
Some head coaches do a lot better when they have their main assistant with them. Weber with Lowry and Self with Norm Roberts are two examples.
Lowery has been a great addition for Chris collins too.
So, I kind of checked out mid season. My old heart required it and I sensed it was a time to sit idly by. Now that it’s over, just a late-night, drunken observation… I really hope all the freshmen are back (especially Jaden), RJ, Goode, and Coleman. Anyone else is gravy. Dain would be great too, but he just didn’t look dialed in to me the latter half of the season. Personally, I think Hawkins is the integral piece. Add a couple support players, and I’m good. I prefer Brad build a TEAM than collect some “stars.” But what do I know?? Just happy to be here, and appreciate ya’all putting up with me. Thank you.
Just MHO, but if CoHawk and TSJ get solid feedback they are a 2nd round pick, they are gone. No guarantees in life. They will have people in their ears. Not realistically going to improve their stock, never going to be a lottery pick, by coming back for another year. If your entire life you dreamed about being an NBA pick, you gone.
Kramerica Industries
- Greenville, SC
Name checks out
Honestly, Coleman is not going to be on draft boards. He just wasn't consistent enough and he has more to improve on.
I think TSJ's draft stock dropped since January. It would be great to see TSJ come back though. I'd welcome both back with open arms. Just gotta get a veteran PG out of the transfer portal
sacraig
- The desert
We wouldn't score a lot, but then neither would our opponents.
He actually frustrates the crap outta Chet and Brad defensively
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
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As a non-alum fan who grew up literally living and dying with Illini wins/losses, it should be Josh Whitman’s first and only goal to replicate MILLIONS of me … the rest will follow. Want proof?? Ask Michigan, OSU, PSU, Alabama, etc. - successful programs!! Alumni-only fan bases are Wake Forest or Seton Hall business. LOVE my Illini, and we need to get every fetus born in the Land of Lincoln to think the same since birth, haha.
Scouting report related?
Now that's interesting. I would have guessed his jump shot.
chrisRunner7
- Spokane, WA
Just right click and copy the profile link, paste it to your address bar, and then add "ignore" to the end of what you copied... you'll be able to toggle the ignore status of certain posters that way
If they are second rounders this year then they will be no worse next year in the draft. Take the NIL for another year, get better and go next year. They are role players in college….how do you think they will make it right now in the pros? I think some buy into all this NBA talk too much with our players.
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