Illini Basketball 2026-2027

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hoopsfan47
Joel Goodson said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/2088053025524818198

development kid, for sure, but has an intriguing skill set
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Can't imagine what anyone sees that is not to like. He certainly displays all the offensive tools necessary to be a skilled B1G warrior and a huge contributor to Illini team success.


What we can't see is the passion and determination Landon has to become the best he can be. Is he willing to work as hard as TSJr. to improve his shooting? Will he outwork everyone in the weightroom? Can he see things on the court that few others perceive? There are literally hundreds of incoming frosh every season with skills. But only a few of those have the passion and work ethic to succeed. If you want to be elite, go ask the coach what you need to do. Only a very few will try to do it...and fewer still will succeed. I certainly hope Davis is one of them, and at my age, I sincerely hope to see it happen.
 
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NarrowJ
hoopsfan47 said:
Can't imagine what anyone sees that is not to like. He certainly displays all the offensive tools necessary to be a skilled B1G warrior and a huge contributor to Illini team success.


What we can't see is the passion and determination Landon has to become the best he can be. Is he willing to work as hard as TSJr. to improve his shooting? Will he outwork everyone in the weightroom? Can he see things on the court that few others perceive? There are literally hundreds of incoming frosh every season with skills. But only a few of those have the passion and work ethic to succeed. If you want to be elite, go ask the coach what you need to do. Only a very few will try to do it...and fewer still will succeed. I certainly hope Davis is one of them, and at my age, I sincerely hope to see it happen.
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What I see: a future Ben Humrichous

I wonder if that's sort of the staff's vision for him
 
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NarrowJ
BlueFlag said:
Naw.

I see a future Landon Davis. In a year or two, Landon will be better than Ben (although Ben was a stud in his way.)
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girls look GIF
 
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hoopsfan47
NarrowJ said:
What I see: a future Ben Humrichous

I wonder if that's sort of the staff's vision for him
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There appears to be a lot of the Hummer there. But the film (and given it is a highlight film) shows a guy that is willing to take it to the rim and finish with either hand...something we never saw Hummer do. With a decent handle at 6'9", that expands has offensive threat immensely. Mirk showed his finishing ability by just tossing a 4 footer into the net without anything fancy...which seemed to be there at any time if he could convert it at a high percentage.

What we do not see is Landon's defensive ability. And yet, with his movement, and quickness for his size, that can be developed and will be a huge determining factor for him getting minutes.

Overall, there is reason to be very optimistic that he will develop. It all depends on his willingness to learn and his work ethic. Huge potential...much like JJ showed as a frosh....yet more natural. We must remember the difference on the defensive end that Hummer showed from his first to second season as an Illini. It was huge.
 
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