Illini in the Pros (Basketball)
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
I tend to agree. Riley has a frame and offensive skillset that seems absolutely tailor-made for the NBA. As much as I love Wagler's game, I think there's a lower ceiling for him just because of his less-than-ideal athleticism.
The one caveat I do have about Wagler's athleticism is that we should wait and see what a couple of years in a NBA sports performance program will do for him. Riley is a good example of this. The kid really doesn't look like the same person as he was at this time last year. I could very easily see Keaton putting on 15-20 pounds and really improving his explosiveness and quickness. He may never be elite in that area, but I think he has a good chance to improve substantially in that area.
He’s such a special one he almost deserves his own thread. Like Dan putting him in the rafters.
Ayo 6-7 for 12 points as of 2Q. Playing important role with Antman in foul trouble.
He has missed all 3 games with an illness. Which is concerning... And he was was going crazy to end the regular season too.
I read he’s out with an illness, Jaylen Clark is too
Ayo with 25 points and 9 assists!
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Well atleast the bulls got 4 2nd rounds picks for Dosunmu, maybe they get lucky and one of those 2nd round picks will turn into another Dosunmu!
Rocket City Illini
- Belleville, IL
Ayo was one of the stars of the game. Great post game interview. Announcers really fawning over him. Super proud of that kid at the Jordan Brand store who picked us over Wake Forest. Great human being too.
Even if being his hometown, the best move for Ayo was to go to MN. Bulls are clueless. Now Ayo getting some national love and helping Ant and company thru a playoff run.
Now let’s get TJ healthy and back on the playoff roster.
Now let’s get TJ healthy and back on the playoff roster.
Dosunmu should be a Chicago Bull and Karnisovas is who we have to thank for screwing that up. The fact that he was out 2 months after making that trade tells you all you need to know about how much that guy didn't have a clue what he was doing. Would love to see Ayo re-sign with the Bulls in the offseason but starting to think that him getting a taste of playing with a competent organization will definitely impact his decision on where to sign in the future
The fact that AK never saw Ayo as a cornerstone for the future of the Bulls explains how moronic that guy truly was. All of us Illini fans have seen it for years now. Not a surprise to any of us yet AK clearly devalued him. All I can do is shake my head
I will stick to this opinion: The Bulls were one big man star away from being a competitive 4/5 seed caliber in the East. Between Giddey, Matas, Ayo, and Coby, they had the wings and the positional length and all they needed was a big man to complement that core 4 either through free agency or a trade
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Ayo could be unstoppable now that three steps are allowed. He was already a brilliant driver with the two steps rule.
texasbestillini
- Austin
The one who started it all!
Who's on the right?
Zach Hamer. Probably didn’t recognize him with the leggings under the khakis.
I watched the entire game and last night Ayo was the best basketball player out there. (Jaden McDaniels was also great). Better than Ant and definitely more efficient than Joker.
He was flying around everywhere. Love to see it from an all time great.
Brad also got a shoutout midway through the game.
He was flying around everywhere. Love to see it from an all time great.
Brad also got a shoutout midway through the game.