Tyler Griffey
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January 2021)
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Not true.
Any indication as to when Burnett will make a choice????
He is a great shooter but the first thing I said after the video was he can make FTs. And with confidence.
One of the highlights showed he was shooting 77% for FTs. Not elite but very good.
POWURR
- From Downtown
He’s switched to Bingo. Better for his back.
Unfortunately, it's probably going to be later. He wants total confidence that the 2nd time around is good to go. Roster makeup is going to be critical since he was "over" recruited at TT twice by transfers. If he is going to try and make Spring semester at UIUC, he only has a few days to accomplish such. Fan base would like it to be tomorrow but much later is probably my guess. Go Illini
Joel Goodson
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No issue, whatsoever, with doing due diligence. Burn me once, shame on you. Burn me twice, shame on me. As always, thanks for the info, TC.
Thanks TC....with Ayo likely departure and Burnetts ties with current Illini players hopefully this will be the fit he's confident with...time will tell
Ugh. Recruiting at this level is always about trying to recruit over your entire roster.
He should try the A10 or Valley if he doesn't want challenges from other players.
BMoreIllini
- Baltimore, MD
Generally I agree with this, but if they laid out a plan to him while recruiting him about role, playing time, development, etc and then add a transfer or two at his position just a few months later (in the same recruiting cycle) then I could see why he wants to transfer out. He was likely told one thing and then thrown into a whole different situation once he got to campus. It's one thing to recruit over in the following cycle, but in the same cycle with transfers - that's a bit different? Don't get me wrong, I don't blame Texas Tech for taking everyone that they could get, but I don't blame him for wanting out either.
Totally agree with this. There is a good chance he was told things not just when he was recruited, but then again after the first transfer and then again after the second transfer. He has 4 years to develop and show enough to get drafted and make a pro basketball career. Why spend it playing for a coach you may not fully trust in a situation that was not what you are looking for?
Transfers are one thing, but add in the fact that the transfer (McClung) left Georgetown and was able to play right away. No sit out year. Burnett saw a path to more playing time on a team that had been successful recently.
No buts*
I saw a step-back 3. A deep 3. A set 3 where he wanted to pass but the defender didn't respect him, a 3 fading toward the baseline with an and 1. I know he was in the zone with his career best, but my gosh, what scoring threat.
* I realize you were complimenting him.
JJB
- Chicago, IL
Kid got a bait and switch pulled on him before he ever played a minute. I'd be cautious as well in his position.
Joel Goodson
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Pole position. Would be nice to have him pull the trigger now, but totally get why he's waiting.
The waiting does have a side benefit for us though: no roster machinations. Considering staff is clearly not throwing in the towel on Hutch and BBV, we're avoiding an awkward situation.
Good to hear, so the very reliable " silent verbal " is a possibility?
Joel Goodson
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Not an insider, no clue. That we are the only school Burnett has had a Zoom call with speaks volumes. So far, lol.
This shouldn't be understated. Keep in mind all the suitors that have reached out. We're the only Zoom he's had so far. When you're going through the recruitment a 2nd time around, you're typically selective of how you spend your time.
Joel Goodson
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Bingo!
We need to get him to the pancake house. Lol.
It does seem interesting that he doesn't have other zoom calls lined up. It's not like we are talking official visits. Are zoom calls limited by the ncaa or something?
altenberger22
- South Carolina
Isaac McKneely is a 6-3, 160-pound Shooting Guard from Poca, WV.
Not much buzz on here about McKneely, so I guess he's going elsewhere.?? Interestingly, I used to travel for business to Charleston, WV, and always had to drive through Poca, WV. Their team nickname is the Dots!
Isaac McKneely, Poca, Combo Guard to decide on Saturday, January 30
Not much buzz on here about McKneely, so I guess he's going elsewhere.?? Interestingly, I used to travel for business to Charleston, WV, and always had to drive through Poca, WV. Their team nickname is the Dots!
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