Gonna be quiet on this front for awhile...
The need for a 6’6-6’9 kid that can make threes is huge....
Potentially, but he hasn’t done it yet. A high major grad transfer would be closer to a sure thingDoesn’t BBV fit the mold of the 6’9 guy that can shoot and rebound?
Working in large commercial underwriting, the premiums aren't that bad because there's one hangup on the policy that keeps MOST from filing a claim. Let's say the school purchases a 5M policy for him and he gets injured. He can only collect on it if he NEVER plays organized basketball (professionally) again.
The policy isn't meant to bridge the gap between college and when he gets his first pro paycheck or make up a difference between what he would have gotten pre injury. It's a cat (catastrophic) policy that protects against complete and total loss of lifetime income due to injury. They put it on what's called a claims made form. So, it could be effective 5/1/20 to 5/1/21. Any claim has to be reported within that time frame. He can't fall and get injured, then file a claim 3 months after it expires vs an occurrence form, which gives "x" amount of days to gives notice of occurrence before the investigation begins.
The terms and conditions on this policy are extremely tight, with the main one being a total and complete loss of income. Once it gets paid, sneakers have to get hung up for good. Most players won't put a claim in for a knee injury. Now, if they get paralyzed or have an injury that causes nerve damage(or whatever symptoms) that preclude a person from playing....that's where the benefit kicks in. So, there is value.
What if the NCAA grants seniors another year of eligibility? There's guaranteed lawsuits coming. Extra schollies? Pick and choose?
Feliz would probably best be served by playing professionally.
Honestly, if they allow players an extra year, there are a lot of things to look at. Do they give every team 3 extra scholarships? Do they allow all outgoing seniors to return as an "extra scholarship"? My guess is they just move on and say "sorry."The return of Lazerus! lol
I think everyone in their right mind would take Feliz. But we have sooo many guards, Feliz would probably best be served by playing professionally.
I believe the popular proposal would be allowing a one time exception to go over the allotted scholarship limit to allow any senior along with any committed recruit to join or remain on the team. If this were the case it would be interesting to see if we would be able to retain Kipper or Feliz and still sign Adam Miller.Honestly, if they allow players an extra year, there are a lot of things to look at. Do they give every team 3 extra scholarships? Do they allow all outgoing seniors to return as an "extra scholarship"? My guess is they just move on and say "sorry."
Honestly, if they allow players an extra year, there are a lot of things to look at. Do they give every team 3 extra scholarships? Do they allow all outgoing seniors to return as an "extra scholarship"? My guess is they just move on and say "sorry."
Of the three, I think we know he's 6'9. The shooting and rebounding parts are yet TBD.Doesn’t BBV fit the mold of the 6’9 guy that can shoot and rebound?
My question is: Can he play defense? Is he quick enough to cover and recover?Of the three, I think we know he's 6'9. The shooting and rebounding parts are yet TBD.
This wouldn't be a great situation for us. We have an unsigned commit. So if Miller had signed earlier, we'd get an extra scholarship.I believe the popular proposal would be allowing a one time exception to go over the allotted scholarship limit to allow any senior along with any committed recruit to join or remain on the team. If this were the case it would be interesting to see if we would be able to retain Kipper or Feliz and still sign Adam Miller.
My inclination is to believe that we have, unfortunately, seen those guys in Illini Orange and Blue for the last time.
I would settle for a kid like Paul Reed.
We've got kids who can make shots, but having a 6’9 guy at the 4 spot that can hustle, get rebounds, guard, and step out and make a jumper would help tremendously.
Certainly wasn’t trying to call you or anyone out. My apologies if it seemed that way.I am not saying he's going pro, I am not saying he is returning. He is going to get feedback and evaluate and then decide. Both options are open.
The staff is preparing as if he will be gone, I can say that.
That’s my guess too since it would essentially take away a year from many incoming freshman. Most of whom also missed their own state tournaments.There is no way they let seniors play another year. It unfortunate but it is what it is
I remember this and was going to post the same thing. Close to 20 million tax free would be hard to pass up but I wonder if he misses the competition.If any of you remember Anthony Kim the golfer from 10 years ago. He quit competitive golf due to injury to cash in on his policy.
Anthony Kim - Golfer
Sure there is. Grant every guy in his last year of eligibility another year and allow rosters to expand for that year by the number of guys granted an exemption for the COVID-19 mess. Problem solved, fairness granted.There is no way they let seniors play another year. It unfortunate but it is what it is
Sure there is. Grant every guy in his last year of eligibility another year and allow rosters to expand for that year by the number of guys granted an exemption for the COVID-19 mess. Problem solved, fairness granted.
I wonder if he gave $2M to his caddy.I remember this and was going to post the same thing. Close to 20 million tax free would be hard to pass up but I wonder if he misses the competition.
There are no third round picksWhere is AD most likely to develop and enhance his level of skill development?
NBA even as a 2nd or 3rd round pick?
Europe?
Playing for the Illini perhaps winning a B10 championship and leading them into a deep Final Four NCAA run?
Guys as for Ayo. 99% He won’t be back whether drafted or not. That decision was made long before the season. There are several NBA organizations that love him and every organization thinks they can teach guys to shoot and that’s his biggest knock. They also like that he will be able to add weight and strength and his transition game.
A shot in the dark is they love him And his potential but see him as a fringe roster guy/non drafted free agent.I don't doubt what you are hearing/have heard, but I have to ask because I really don't understand.
If organizations love him how does that not get picked up by any of the guys doing mock drafts?