Joel Goodson
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2016)
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2016 NY2LA SPORTS SUMMER JAM PROSPECT PREVIEW
http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3544
Mentions Dosumno, Eastern, Kigab, Pickett, Smith and Terrance Lewis (who I also forgot to add to the list.)
Under others - John, Verge, Negron
http://ny2lasports.com/article_one.aspx?articleid=3544
Mentions Dosumno, Eastern, Kigab, Pickett, Smith and Terrance Lewis (who I also forgot to add to the list.)
Under others - John, Verge, Negron
Mike
C-U Townie
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Did Chris Columbus stay home? Nooooo.
What if the Wright Brothers thought that only birds should fly?
And did Galoka think that the Ulus were too ugly to save?
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MAN!!!! Going old school!! But it is a great movie!!
Mike
C-U Townie
What movie?
Point is that when you have momentum (Tilmon and company) you take advantage of it. Sounds like our coaches are traveling like crazy right now and agree that the time is right to go after the biggest class we've ever had.
After hearing Tilmon speak and seeing the interest of other schools involved with J Goodwin I feel we have a lead. Mentioned before that MSU and Indiana offered but they have prioritized in-state higher ranked players. If we land J Goodwin, I think we will offer two more players.
As much as I would like to land Mayan Kiir and Scruggs, it appears it is a uphill battle to land these players. Kiir appears to be a Louisville lean and Scruggs would be difficult recruit over Indiana and others. Theo John and Frazier appear to be very solid 4 year pick ups in position of need.
As much as I would like to land Mayan Kiir and Scruggs, it appears it is a uphill battle to land these players. Kiir appears to be a Louisville lean and Scruggs would be difficult recruit over Indiana and others. Theo John and Frazier appear to be very solid 4 year pick ups in position of need.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
I'd much rather have slightly undersized Justin Smith at PF than John, assuming Kiir's off the table.
Agreed. As much as I appreciate the physical potential John has, he's just way too raw. I might even take Negron over John at this point
Smith is not a PF. Who will be your center to start the 2019 season when Finke, Black, and Tilmon (hypothetically speaking) have all moved on? Theo John as a junior would be a tremendous piece to plug into that starting spot. He would also be a nice backup to have as a developing freshman and sophomore. Offensively he doesn't bring much, but I think he'd be slightly better than average as an underclassman big on the defensive end. Tilmon is going to have his fair share of foul trouble and it would be nice to have another big body to sub in besides LB and MF.
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
He's definitely a specimen. A strong, athletic 6'8" with a 7'3" wingspan puts him in freak category. The rawness offensively is understandable, but with his build you'd think he'd be rebounding/blocking everything. It's sounding like he's been pretty unimpressive across the board lately stat-wise.
IlliniInOK
- no longer in OK! Centralia, IL
I'd be perfectly ok with getting Theo John and hoping he turns into Nnanna Egwu with good hands.
Theo John is the perfect example of dont judge a kid by his highlight tape. Looking at his, you might think he was in the NBA right now.
Yes, but what are you looking for from him? Defend, rebound, and screen for 10-15 mpg. I think he's going to be ready to contribute in those areas as a freshman. As an upperclassman, maybe he will have a couple of go-to post moves and more offensive value.
Those not close to Goodwin say he already has his mind made up and is heading to Champaign!!!
This whole "Smith is not a 4" narrative is getting old. Traditionally, that is correct but guess what...Villanova just won a championship with 6'5" maybe 6'6" Kris Jenkins basically being their 4 man. Smith can without a doubt fill that type of role and after two years in the program and with Fletcher bulking him up, Smith could be even better at it. As long as you have a competant, rim protecting 5 (we just landed one) and your whole team commits to rebounding, there's absolutely no reason Groce can't make that work.
I will also agree that I'd take Smith over John, but Negron is too extreme for me. I think Theo John is a solid offer, but I'd take a few players before him such as Mayan Kiir or Raiquan Gray.
I think OldGreg stole my computer because I was going to type that verbatim. Smith has an extremely high upside if you ask me.
t7nich
- Central IL
I've been seeing this as well. I think it's excitement and hope more than anything. But I'm not discrediting anybody with actual information. I'm in the camp that believes we lead for him, and have for a while, but it aint over til it's over. Getting his buddy Tilmon definitely helps though.
Any idea how many visits he plans on taking? Seems like the 3 obvious ones would be ILL, MSU, and Texas.
Poor Nnanna. What's he up to these days anyway?
Brian Snow @BSnowScout 7h7 hours ago
Brian Snow Retweeted Kyle Neddenriep
Cathedral is one of the best jobs in the area
https://twitter.com/KyleNeddenriep/status/753227632448122880
Kyle Neddenriep @KyleNeddenriep
Andy Fagan has resigned as Cathedral basketball coach. Has accepted Division I assistant job; can't say where until paperwork goes through.
Anyone familiar with Cathedral? Wondering what Division 1 school, and wondering if Cathedral has any D1 talent currently?
Brian Snow Retweeted Kyle Neddenriep
Cathedral is one of the best jobs in the area
https://twitter.com/KyleNeddenriep/status/753227632448122880
Kyle Neddenriep @KyleNeddenriep
Andy Fagan has resigned as Cathedral basketball coach. Has accepted Division I assistant job; can't say where until paperwork goes through.
Anyone familiar with Cathedral? Wondering what Division 1 school, and wondering if Cathedral has any D1 talent currently?
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
Think Cathedral is where JCL played his first 2 years of HS.
That's fine if you have the center position manned, but when Smith is a junior who is that going to be? Incoming freshmen? A 5th year transfer? It just seems like a really good time to take a project big that doesn't need to do a whole lot for his first couple of years other than develop and adjust.
Yup, I'm impressed Joel.
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