Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

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ChiIllini75
Jon said:
Hummer went 2-5 from 3 for 6 pts, 2 stls, 1 blk in NBA Summer league. Nothing flashy, but interesting to see if he could 3 and D himself to beyond an exhibit 10 contract.
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Would love a Duncan Robinson arc for him.
 
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hoopsfan47
Jon said:
Hummer went 2-5 from 3 for 6 pts, 2 stls, 1 blk in NBA Summer league. Nothing flashy, but interesting to see if he could 3 and D himself to beyond an exhibit 10 contract.
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IMHO, Ben is the kind of guy that can bank 50 million dollars over the next decade simply by doing the things at which he is good. 3 and D for sure, and he can do both as well as most.

What I enjoyed most about watching Ben over his two seasons at Illinois was his growth on the defensive end and his confidence, determination, insight, and effort to grab rebounds...especially possession saving/extending rebounds that take a chunk out of an opponents spirit. We know he is a talented shooter and with NBA coaching and putting in the work, he will become consistent and dependable from the arc.

After watching his first season in C/U, I had little regard for his chances to ever make an NBA roster. His defense was poor and his rebounding lacked passion and understanding. But in his second season with the Illini, we saw a completely different player it both areas. A light turned on and he became a B1G warrior at both ends of the court. In addition, is shot selection and rhythm became much better as he became a go to guy when the team was struggling to score...making huge momentum turning/sustaining shots in come from behind efforts.

Not that anyone cares, but it makes me quite confident and hopef that Ben will make the Nets roster (or some NBA team's roster) and be around for a long time. The league needs bench minutes from guys they can depend upon, and Ben's talents meet those needs. Good for him, a true EDG Illini.
 
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