TEYPAY, you are the goods. Thanks.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November-December 2016)
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TEYPAY, you are the goods. Thanks.
Uhh. I tuned in for the last 5 minutes in a barnburner. In that time damonte
Scored a turnaround fade away 17 footer, a dunk, got to the line twice (3/4) and a tip in rebound score. He was awesome
Scored a turnaround fade away 17 footer, a dunk, got to the line twice (3/4) and a tip in rebound score. He was awesome
Tilmon pretty good in the Brooks game. Scored about 12-14 points in the first quarter. Very good hands, quick feet. Long arms and quick leaper, true 5 star big man.
Is there a stream link?
Trent Frazier drops 29 against Central(Miami) today.
Here us a link to e St. Louis vs Brooks. This is kind like shooting fish in a barrel for Tilmon... Brooks doesn't have anyone remotely close to his height.
https://youtu.be/gU3jtynZLKE
https://youtu.be/gU3jtynZLKE
https://youtu.be/Zb9_p2pfBfU
"Trent is a lights out shooter. One of the best in the state...can shoot the cover off the ball"
Also-
If you don't know who Scottie Barnes is, remember the name.
Ibrahim Doumbia, South Carolina commit, is a 6'8" bouncy freak you've never heard of. Instead of going on the AAU circuit he played for FIBA U-18 Africa. A 3* #270 per 247. I will take a wild guess and guess his wingspan is 7 something. Last time I saw an unheralded 6'8" player with who could get up like that was scooped up by Tom Crean and may be a future lottery pick.
"Trent is a lights out shooter. One of the best in the state...can shoot the cover off the ball"
Also-
If you don't know who Scottie Barnes is, remember the name.
Ibrahim Doumbia, South Carolina commit, is a 6'8" bouncy freak you've never heard of. Instead of going on the AAU circuit he played for FIBA U-18 Africa. A 3* #270 per 247. I will take a wild guess and guess his wingspan is 7 something. Last time I saw an unheralded 6'8" player with who could get up like that was scooped up by Tom Crean and may be a future lottery pick.
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I watched the Peoria Manual game. Here are a few thoughts on Da'Monte:
-Great size and athleticism! He's looks to be a legit 6'3 with long arms and a tremendous build. He could probably bulk up and play linebacker - has broad shoulders and a big caboose. Fast baseline to baseline and jumps pretty well. He's not a high flyer necessarily, but his combination of athletic traits will stand out even at the Big Ten level. Really, not much difference physically between DMW and a guy like Paul Scruggs.
-A little more dog in him than I've seen in the past. He was hustling and doing the dirty work most of the game. He scrapped for rebounds, ran the floor, and went after loose balls. I'm hopeful that his motor has improved.
-His shot wasn't going down much, but it gave me hope. His mechanics were inconsistent (arc fluctuated a lot, which indicates an inconsistent release), BUT overall his shot looks pretty, gets nice rotation, and is accurate. He just needs to spend time getting all the pieces to fit together automatically every time he rises up. I think he could eventually evolve into a 3-and-D guy in the vein of DJ Richardson if he doesn't settle in at PG.
-He's not the most creative playmaker. I've seen three of his HS games and 4-5 AAU games and I've only seen a couple of plays where Da'Monte has dropped a really nasty dime or used his ball handling to put the defense on roller skates. He's just not the kind of player who can consistently weave through defenders and find open teammates. In essence, he's no Frank Williams. He IS, however, a fine point-A-to-point-B ball handler. He's got an explosive first step and can blow by a defender and draw help D. I think he'll shoot a lot of free throws over the course of his career here.
-Da'Monte really only played PG at critical junctures of the game. The rest of the time, he essentially played as a stretch-4 who set up initially in the high post and either crashed the glass or flashed to the wing to get iso matchups. If he'd played PG the whole game, Manual would have won, guaranteed. Poor use of his talent. Lots of trips up the floor he didn't touch the ball or was just a cog in the offense. He was sort of the team's focal point, but he wasn't allowed to impose his will. At the same time, he's the kind of kid who naturally defers: he lets the game come to him. It's not so much that he's passive - more like polite. For comparison, I guarantee that Jordan Goodwin would have been meeting the PG at halfcourt and demanding the ball in a tight game. Da'Monte did this on and off, but he just never took over.
-Speaking of Jordan Goodwin, it's never occurred to me before, but he and Da'Monte have a lot of similarities in terms skill and physical ability. They're both good-but-not great ball handlers who project as possible combo guards despite playing a lot of 3/4 in HS. They're both really hard to defend when they get downhill on the break or off the bounce. Similar size (Goodwin's got the edge, but similar builds). Similar athleticism, although I'd give Da'Monte the slight advantage there. Both developing outside shooters (Da'Monte is probably better now - definitely more willing). The main difference I see is that Da'Monte's motor has been questioned while Goodwin plays like man possessed every time he takes the floor. If Da'Monte stays engaged, I think they project similarly. Someone mentioned DWade: I think in terms of style and toolbox that's what I see for DMW for sure and Goodwin to a slightly lesser extent. Obviously the chance that either becomes an NBA all-timer is microscopic, but Wade's game is a fair reference point.
All in all, I think the Frazier-DMW backcourt could be pretty special in a few years!
-Great size and athleticism! He's looks to be a legit 6'3 with long arms and a tremendous build. He could probably bulk up and play linebacker - has broad shoulders and a big caboose. Fast baseline to baseline and jumps pretty well. He's not a high flyer necessarily, but his combination of athletic traits will stand out even at the Big Ten level. Really, not much difference physically between DMW and a guy like Paul Scruggs.
-A little more dog in him than I've seen in the past. He was hustling and doing the dirty work most of the game. He scrapped for rebounds, ran the floor, and went after loose balls. I'm hopeful that his motor has improved.
-His shot wasn't going down much, but it gave me hope. His mechanics were inconsistent (arc fluctuated a lot, which indicates an inconsistent release), BUT overall his shot looks pretty, gets nice rotation, and is accurate. He just needs to spend time getting all the pieces to fit together automatically every time he rises up. I think he could eventually evolve into a 3-and-D guy in the vein of DJ Richardson if he doesn't settle in at PG.
-He's not the most creative playmaker. I've seen three of his HS games and 4-5 AAU games and I've only seen a couple of plays where Da'Monte has dropped a really nasty dime or used his ball handling to put the defense on roller skates. He's just not the kind of player who can consistently weave through defenders and find open teammates. In essence, he's no Frank Williams. He IS, however, a fine point-A-to-point-B ball handler. He's got an explosive first step and can blow by a defender and draw help D. I think he'll shoot a lot of free throws over the course of his career here.
-Da'Monte really only played PG at critical junctures of the game. The rest of the time, he essentially played as a stretch-4 who set up initially in the high post and either crashed the glass or flashed to the wing to get iso matchups. If he'd played PG the whole game, Manual would have won, guaranteed. Poor use of his talent. Lots of trips up the floor he didn't touch the ball or was just a cog in the offense. He was sort of the team's focal point, but he wasn't allowed to impose his will. At the same time, he's the kind of kid who naturally defers: he lets the game come to him. It's not so much that he's passive - more like polite. For comparison, I guarantee that Jordan Goodwin would have been meeting the PG at halfcourt and demanding the ball in a tight game. Da'Monte did this on and off, but he just never took over.
-Speaking of Jordan Goodwin, it's never occurred to me before, but he and Da'Monte have a lot of similarities in terms skill and physical ability. They're both good-but-not great ball handlers who project as possible combo guards despite playing a lot of 3/4 in HS. They're both really hard to defend when they get downhill on the break or off the bounce. Similar size (Goodwin's got the edge, but similar builds). Similar athleticism, although I'd give Da'Monte the slight advantage there. Both developing outside shooters (Da'Monte is probably better now - definitely more willing). The main difference I see is that Da'Monte's motor has been questioned while Goodwin plays like man possessed every time he takes the floor. If Da'Monte stays engaged, I think they project similarly. Someone mentioned DWade: I think in terms of style and toolbox that's what I see for DMW for sure and Goodwin to a slightly lesser extent. Obviously the chance that either becomes an NBA all-timer is microscopic, but Wade's game is a fair reference point.
All in all, I think the Frazier-DMW backcourt could be pretty special in a few years!
Dan
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A few Trent Frazier highlights-
http://cbs12.com/sports/high-school-sports/wellington-lake-worth-win-holiday-hoops-showdowns
http://cbs12.com/sports/high-school-sports/wellington-lake-worth-win-holiday-hoops-showdowns
Just a random observation: Alec Peters of Valparaiso and Tyler Hall of Montana State are both among the top five scorers in college basketball currently. Both Illinois kids, both discussed last offseason as potential transfer targets (Peters was a guess based on the coaching change and his 5th year status; there were rumors about Hall after he blew up as a freshman). Both averaging over 25 ppg. Are there any under-the-radar/late bloomer types looking good early this high school season?
I think there will be botj a hs and grad transfer that gets hot and receivs attentio.
Looks like Damonte had a nice game tonight...can't wait to see him next fall. And yes, I'm already looking forward to next year.
Scott Burgess @scottybscout 5m5 minutes ago Manual defeats CBC 62-60. Da'Monte Williams 24 pts 10 reb 4 ast. Adam Miller 11. Neshawn Brooks 11. Kale Catchings 19
Scott Burgess @scottybscout 5m5 minutes ago Manual defeats CBC 62-60. Da'Monte Williams 24 pts 10 reb 4 ast. Adam Miller 11. Neshawn Brooks 11. Kale Catchings 19
illinoisfan11
- Peoria, IL
This is the kid I brought up earlier this week. Sophomore. I think he's going to be a ton.
Last game of Lanphier tourney -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mi93D2vcltg
Lanphier vs Champaign Central
Lanphier vs Champaign Central
Finke a little off, but was active and shows why he can be a good player at next level.
Dan
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Trent Frazier video
https://twitter.com/Hoop_MIA/status/802953335661703169
Morgan Park beats Bowen 116-55. Dosunmu scored 51, Can Irvin 23 and Lamond Johnson 11.
https://twitter.com/michaelsobrien/status/802971004884619264
https://twitter.com/Hoop_MIA/status/802953335661703169
Morgan Park beats Bowen 116-55. Dosunmu scored 51, Can Irvin 23 and Lamond Johnson 11.
https://twitter.com/michaelsobrien/status/802971004884619264
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erek Piper @DPiperScout 26m26 minutes ago
La Lu big Jacob Epperson visited Champaign last week. Twice since Sept. "Building a strong relationship" w/ #Illini.
If we can land Epperson in the spring.....
La Lu big Jacob Epperson visited Champaign last week. Twice since Sept. "Building a strong relationship" w/ #Illini.
If we can land Epperson in the spring.....
I think I speak for a lot of us when I say I can't remember feeling about a borderline top-100 commit the way I feel about Trent Frazier. I've watched three of his full games and lots of highlights and I'll be doggoned if he doesn't look like a star in the making. I think the services missed on this kid the way they missed on Trey Burke. I think he's going to be a dominant college player, at least as an upperclassman.
illinoisfan11
- Peoria, IL
If teams didn't triple team him every possession, he'd score 50 ppg.
Dosunmu with 51????
I'll take a 2018 class of him and Finke please
I'll take a 2018 class of him and Finke please
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