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I would say he has better handling and finishing skills than Sergio! Does look like he will need to learn how to not push off at the next level. I really hope we see him in Orange and Blue!
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January-March 2016)
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wettsten
- Chicago
goodwin was the only junior in the top five. he's a shoo-in for illinois mr basketball next year!
Agree. Luther was a mega-spaz as a freshman. Loveable, but its like his arms and legs were barely connected to his torso.
TownieMatt
CU Expat
- Chicago
Mr. Basketball typically goes to a Senior, unless a young kid is a future lottery pick. The three kids above Goodwin are all good players that had great senior seasons, so I can't fault the voters.
Front-runners for next season (IMO):
1. Jordan Goodwin
2. Nojel Eastern
3. Da'Monte Williams
Front-runners for next season (IMO):
1. Jordan Goodwin
2. Nojel Eastern
3. Da'Monte Williams
What about Tilmon when he transfers to Althoff. [emoji2]
DanvIllini
Super Lurker
- Danville, IL
Goodwin, please.
To get back to where Illinois belongs, we need to land Goodwin. Dude is special and will lead and lift everyone around him. He's a program changing recruit. Add any two bigs to that class and Illini hoops will be competing with the big boys again. Let's hope we can keep him in-state.
On a side note, I wouldn't mind taking a flier on this Chasten kid from Leroy. Kid has some upside. It's always nice to land a small town Illinois kid every once in awhile. Gives kids from small towns hope that they can play at that level.Maybe they work a little harder at hoops to create future recruits Most times it has worked out: Kaufman, Wheeler, Michael.. (I count Jacksonville as small town) If it doesn't work out, he probably transfers to an MVC school and his stole opens up. And I didn't even mention Brian Cardinal. Don't sleep on small town players.
On a side note, I wouldn't mind taking a flier on this Chasten kid from Leroy. Kid has some upside. It's always nice to land a small town Illinois kid every once in awhile. Gives kids from small towns hope that they can play at that level.Maybe they work a little harder at hoops to create future recruits Most times it has worked out: Kaufman, Wheeler, Michael.. (I count Jacksonville as small town) If it doesn't work out, he probably transfers to an MVC school and his stole opens up. And I didn't even mention Brian Cardinal. Don't sleep on small town players.
Joel Goodson
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Agree on Goodwin. Gotta have him.
WRT Chastain, the case for bringing on another wing is weak. If he was a big, sure. No problem w/sniffing around (scrimmage w/the team), but no offer unless he passes the audition. Small town stuff is feel good, no doubt, but should (will) not come into play in this decision.
I understand the love for Goodwin, but wouldn't put him close to a gotta have category...maybe very nice to get. To me a quality big is way more important with Williams and Pickett already verballed for 2017.
With Chastain, as you say the case for a wing is weak and with potentially no scholarships available I don't see why we would even consider it at this point...if/when a scholarship opens it is far more important to try to fill some holes/cover risks at 1,4,& 5. At the point we find out we lose 2 wings for next year, then maybe you start considering finding another wing.
Joel Goodson
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You're right: very nice get. Tilmon is the must get.
Thing about Goodwin that's so appealing is his intangibles (leadership, will to win). We need that.
The intangibles is what makes Goodwin a must get. The determination to win, the toughness, the effort, getting other players fired up. He is the type of guy i feel like we have been missing. Goodwin makes everyone else on the court better.
bredhartmann
- Centralia, IL
.brapp33
- Normal IL
This is an absolute joke
Agree with this take for the most part....but I see leadership as a critical need and I see Goodwin potential impact on the team in that area as huge..
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
Yes. Thing is, as much as I think it would be amazing if we landed Tilmon, I actually want Goodwin more. Just as much as Damonte. The guy is a pure winner. He's got the Rayvonte Rice skillset with a better team mindset. He would instantly make any team better, IMO. He is a bulldog, and he's got great leadership qualities. I feel like he's chronically underrated (as was Rayvonte) and would be ecstatic if he committed to the Illini.
Totally agree. Goodwin is a must get. He is simply a winner and a leader and someone that is going to make everyone around him better.
Can we just say he's really good and a winner?
Hmm... how can that be shortened more?
Regarding Chastain, I should have added that if a player like Nunn were to not be with the team at some point, Chastain would be a heck of a nice back-up plan and way to utilize that open scholarship. Not to mention it would help with class balance.. A 6'6' wing that can shoot and elevate is an intriguing prospect.. Can he defend the perimeter at this level? I don't know. But, the kid has potential, and would be worth the gamble if we lose Nunn which is possible.
If Nunn remains on the team the priority for the open scholarship is a post player.
We need to add a post player unless Thorne miraculously receives a 6h year. Whether a high school Big or 5th year transfer Big, we need to add a post player.
If Nunn remains on the team the priority for the open scholarship is a post player.
We need to add a post player unless Thorne miraculously receives a 6h year. Whether a high school Big or 5th year transfer Big, we need to add a post player.
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Henricksen's All-State Team:
http://suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2016/03/24/henricksen-citysuburban-hoops-report-state-team-2/
Goodwin, Pickett - first team; Eastern, Williams -second team
http://suntimeshighschoolsports.com/2016/03/24/henricksen-citysuburban-hoops-report-state-team-2/
Goodwin, Pickett - first team; Eastern, Williams -second team
Did I see him give a Cena "you can't see me" hand wave in that video? Sign that kid up ASAP!
I'm not in the camp of Goodwin is a must get at this point, definitely not more important than Tilmon because of position need. But that's ok, no need to split hairs between nice to have: must have at this point.
Question back though: At this point would you hold a scholarship for Goodwin (assuming someone like Eastern/Tilmon/? wanted to commit)? Over sign for Goodwin? (Over signing with 6 potential scholarships likely might be a stretch, but maybe use all 6 & leave none on paper for 2018)
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