This is why I rarely like to point fingers at rival programs when they're not actually breaking any rules. This is a business for these coaches and a passion for us fans. We like to be holier than thou criticizing others but when facing the fire I don't think too many here would be upset with a major roster overhaul.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January-February 2018)
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This is why I rarely like to point fingers at rival programs when they're not actually breaking any rules. This is a business for these coaches and a passion for us fans. We like to be holier than thou criticizing others but when facing the fire I don't think too many here would be upset with a major roster overhaul.
Definitely overdramatic. We have many deficiencies besides post presence. We only have 1 guard who can score, we aren't athletic, we don't shoot well, and we're inexperienced.
Every team outside of the top 3-4 in the B1G has some type of weakness. If post presence is our weakness, but some of those other things get fixed then we can win games.
Leron seems to actually enjoy playing with Frazier and I would not see him going anywhere. The new fiancé may have something to do with it however. Not sure her history/family etc...I believe she is a sophomore however. I think Leron is a lock if true.
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Dren1
- Glenview, IL
So if he wants to reclassify to 2018, does that mean he is picking basketball over football? He seems to be highly sought after as a tight end as well (https://247sports.com/Player/Blake-Hinson-78308). As others have noted, seems like a long shot at this point.
Leron seems to actually enjoy playing with Frazier and I would not see him going anywhere. The new fiancé may have something to do with it however. Not sure her history/family etc...I believe she is a sophomore however. I think Leron is a lock if true.
She is from Chicago. Highly doubt Leron transfers, no where else is he gonna get the PT and opportunities that he has here.
I want him to play both.
He is friends with Malik Hall (https://247sports.com/Player/Malik-Hall-94278), who we are trying to get in on as well.
Goodwin is headed back to Belleville for remainder of season, eligible to return in May.
Would be extremely hard for Gordon to get out, unless Ford gets fired.
t7nich
- Central IL
Goodwin is leaving campus and going home, but will be back with the team/school in May when the suspension is over. Unless he decides to do something else..
This begs the question.. Whatever happened to the fourth player who was apparently expelled? From what I gather, none of the kids were expelled. At this point, all have been suspended, and 1 is coming back after his suspension, Goodwin.
This begs the question.. Whatever happened to the fourth player who was apparently expelled? From what I gather, none of the kids were expelled. At this point, all have been suspended, and 1 is coming back after his suspension, Goodwin.
Think the staff also has had a little trouble evaluating the current roster. BU's comments on how the team "makes shots in practice", calling Finke an "elite shooter" and really talking-up Mark Smith as so hugely improved are some examples. All understandable given how they were coming in fresh with a lot to do. Very glad they seem to be moving to correct things just as quickly.
2018 JUCO recruiting top 100 list. Trice checks in at #93.
http://www.jucorecruiting.com/2018top100rankings
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Jerry Meyer just crystal balled Trice to Illinois.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
isn't Gordon suspended from his hs team ?
I think we don't need any more issues on the roster or team meetings will set a B1G record
He released this statement but of course things could still change.
"I take responsibility for a violation of University policy. I am going to take this short time to reflect and learn from this situation. I apologize to everyone who has been affected. I am sad to leave my team, but I look forward to returning to Team Blue in May."
Sounds about right!
I think we are seeing the assembling of the Dr's of Dunk roster right before our eyes. Screw this shooting thing, we'll just run and dunk on everybody.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
I'm all for getting players that fill roles that are currently lacking on the roster. We lack athleticism and rebounding on both ends, Trice would add that immediately. The question marks are obviously about his offensive skill-level, and his ability to guard the type of bigs he'll be up against in the B1G (his current opposition is looks woeful). Regardless, I think Trice could be a nice role-player and energy guy off the bench. This team needs that.
I'm guessing that Trice is still a back-up option at this point given that the staff is supposedly still hot after a wing, 5th-year big, and Courtney Ramey. We can't Crean everyone.
Demarius Jacobs is an interesting offer. I saw him play a few times when he was still at Uplift in Chicago with his brother (Kansas commit Markese Jacobs). This kid has some fire, almost to a fault. I watched him go toe-to-toe with Ayo at the Proviso Tournament last year and hold his own extremely well, but the game heated he was nearly thrown out (and I think his coach actually was). We need some of that fire, but it would be something to keep an eye one.
Jacobs likes to get out in transition and has great athleticism. That being said, I'm not sure how good of a half-court offensive player he'll be at the next level. He isn't a great outside shooter, and at 6'3", you wonder about his ability to get to the hoop (paging Mark Smith). On balance, I think I like to offer to Jacobs, especially because I think he could be a very good defender, but he's not a sure-thing contributor at a B1G level unless his outside shot improves.
I'm guessing that Trice is still a back-up option at this point given that the staff is supposedly still hot after a wing, 5th-year big, and Courtney Ramey. We can't Crean everyone.
Demarius Jacobs is an interesting offer. I saw him play a few times when he was still at Uplift in Chicago with his brother (Kansas commit Markese Jacobs). This kid has some fire, almost to a fault. I watched him go toe-to-toe with Ayo at the Proviso Tournament last year and hold his own extremely well, but the game heated he was nearly thrown out (and I think his coach actually was). We need some of that fire, but it would be something to keep an eye one.
Jacobs likes to get out in transition and has great athleticism. That being said, I'm not sure how good of a half-court offensive player he'll be at the next level. He isn't a great outside shooter, and at 6'3", you wonder about his ability to get to the hoop (paging Mark Smith). On balance, I think I like to offer to Jacobs, especially because I think he could be a very good defender, but he's not a sure-thing contributor at a B1G level unless his outside shot improves.
No idea what this means.
t7nich
- Central IL
ditto
What about Jethro Mbiya? Underwood have any leftover Texas connections to San Jacinto?
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