I would go Duke, Kansas, Alabama first three. I don't think UConn is even top 5, but Hurley will likely have then in the NC conversation again.
I would go Duke, Kansas, Alabama first three. I don't think UConn is even top 5, but Hurley will likely have then in the NC conversation again.
Not saying Edey still might not have been a problem especially since Edey scored 37 on UConn but simply from a size/strength perspective Kofi would be one for the few centers in college capable of holding a bit of ground.I recall a freshman Edey giving Kofi a lot of trouble on both ends. I think Clinton he could have banged a bit more, but Edey would have still frustrated him I think.
Not at all, I expect top 4 from this team.Humrichous - 5th year senior
Boswell - 3rd year, 30mpg on top 10 team
Rodgers - 3rd year, starter on E8 team
White - 3rd year, was starter both Fr & So years
Booth - 2nd year, started for ND as freshman
DGL - 2nd year
Davis - 2nd year
Jakucionis - already been playing at level above CBB
Ivisic - already been playing at level above CBB
We only have 2 "freshman", Johnson & Riley.
I think we're experienced enough to be very competitive. Do you agree with the bottom half of conference predictions? I don't, just wondering where you stand on this.
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All I said is that talent doesn't equal wins. A lot of that talent is potential and mostly an unknown quantity.
I miss those Kofi thundering dunks
I miss those Kofi thundering dunks
I completely missed us at #2, crappy layout whomever does the graphics for Bart!!!!
Just ask Kentucky! Talent + Experience > pure Talent ....Not at all, I expect top 4 from this team.
DGL, very limited minutes last year
Davis, first year at a big school
Booth, started for a bad team, mostly out of position
KJ, still a freshman though has played good talent
Tomi, Never played college ball, but is 21
Tre, considered a potential guy, started for a terrible Louisville team
Humrichous, played for a small school
Riley, freshman
More, freshman
Boswell and Rodgers are probably your biggest known quantities at this time and even still, Boswell supposedly had dedication issues at Arizona, and Rodgers is a super limited offensive threat as of last year. I do believe that Humrichous' skillset will translate just fine tho this level.
Before I get ignored by those who can't stand any sort of criticism, no matter how valid, I believe this team can be as good as last year and has a higher ceiling. We have the pieces to be scary good with the ability to lean on different players for different matchups.
All I said is that talent doesn't equal wins. A lot of that talent is potential and mostly an unknown quantity.
I miss those Kofi thundering dunks
Texas A&M on here twice? Oops. Lost credibility
I miss those Kofi thundering dunks
I feel like we do this every year.Well, to be fair, no one argued that we automatically get tallies in the W column.
But, I do disagree with the second bolded sentence. We have 7 guys that either have started at this level or a level above it (KJ, Ivisic).
I feel like we do this every year.
Not to argue with your overall point, but bottom half predictions would be 10th or worse. Most predictions I’m seeing have us in the 3-5 range. Who’s got us 10th?Humrichous - 5th year senior
Boswell - 3rd year, 30mpg on top 10 team
Rodgers - 3rd year, starter on E8 team
White - 3rd year, was starter both Fr & So years
Booth - 2nd year, started for ND as freshman
DGL - 2nd year
Davis - 2nd year
Jakucionis - already been playing at level above CBB
Ivisic - already been playing at level above CBB
We only have 2 "freshman", Johnson & Riley.
I think we're experienced enough to be very competitive. Do you agree with the bottom half of conference predictions? I don't, just wondering where you stand on this.
Stated a fact, not an opinion. Anyway, yes we do this every year and I love it. Getting super excited for what I think will be another good season of Illini bball.
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For me, the issue isn't overall experience but experience playing together. There is a decent amount of data out there that doesn't provide a particularly optimistic outlook on our lack of continuity.Well, to be fair, no one argued that we automatically get tallies in the W column.
But, I do disagree with the second bolded sentence. We have 7 guys that either have started at this level or a level above it (KJ, Ivisic).
I really think our floor these days is like the 22-23 team (i.e., talents without playing together). I think we can do a little bit better than that team but I don't necessarily require a 2nd week show up.For me, the issue isn't overall experience but experience playing together. There is a decent amount of data out there that doesn't provide a particularly optimistic outlook on our lack of continuity.
That said, even among the data we do have, there is a wide range of possible outcomes with this many new faces and our roster is certainly near the very top of overall talent when looking at similar situations. I also have a lot of faith in our staff to be creative in getting these pieces to fit.
It's going to be another very interesting and entertaining basketball season with an extremely high ceiling, which is really all you can ask for (and more than I expected) after the turnover we had this past offseason.
The records and results...you work all year to make them great at the end of the day but they are what they are and a lot of things - including some you probably don't even have control over - that go into it. But it would be a bit frustrating if the bond/chemistry problems seem to be so dramatic again.I really think our floor these days is like the 22-23 team (i.e., talents without playing together). I think we can do a little bit better than that team but I don't necessarily require a 2nd week show up.
We have enough spare parts in this team that one or two players malfunction won't sink it. But I think Kasparas has to work to be a top 25 team. That's about the 6 seed line, which is in line with my expectation.The records and results...you work all year to make them great at the end of the day but they are what they are and a lot of things - including some you probably don't even have control over - that go into it. But it would be a bit frustrating if the bond/chemistry problems seem to be so dramatic again.
Def. think this team should be built a bit better and should deliver better results. Whatever with these "predictions" exactly at this moment...time will tell...but IMO the expectation should be top25 team or there about.
Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (It's a raven)The Vegas Golden Knights social media did this thing (they might still) where they list the lineup in terms of emojis.
To pass time, I thought it would be fun to maybe do the same thing...
Kasparas = (casper the friendly ghost)
Humrichous = (brick house - just pretend it's brick)
Ty Rodgers = (Tie... wanted to do something Mr. Rodgers theme and this is kinda close. Just need a sweater over it)
Now just need the rest of the team
We also would’ve accepted ( Law Horn)Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn (It's a raven)