agree with this....when the last time you saw an Illini guard or wing turn the corner, drive the basket and dunk?....remember watching kendall gill as a frosh do just that off the dribble from the top of key....flying illini barely topped out 6'6 across the board but had great run and jump athletes
Not directed at you specifically Bizzy, bu I always find it interesting whenever lack of height is brought up, inevitably the '89 team is brought up. It is usually pointed out how Lowell was only 6'7", and Battle listed generously at 6'6". Granted, that is a relatively short front court.
However, people often miss, or fail to mention is we had distinct a height advantage at the 1 &2. For sure at pg with Bardo at 6'6"+, usually at SFG with Gill. Even match up at SF with Nick usually. It was a very unique team in that every starter was 6'5-6'7"
As mentioned, not busting you personally, but if we were to recreate that team,Minot is sheer talent and athleticism, but in consistent height, we would be a pretty decent team IMO.