Senior Black, JCL, and DJW make me so happy. Junior TJL and Soph JT put it over the top. Hoping DJW stays. Worried he's gonna leave, which would make our 3 in a weird flux, especially in 2017. I think if he does leave, 2018 is gonna be just fine. Probably would be in the market for a 5th year wing next year if thats the case. I think DJW can become a more athletic Hill, maybe not as adept at scoring at all levels or someone who can take over, but its possible.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November-December 2016)
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Senior Black, JCL, and DJW make me so happy. Junior TJL and Soph JT put it over the top. Hoping DJW stays. Worried he's gonna leave, which would make our 3 in a weird flux, especially in 2017. I think if he does leave, 2018 is gonna be just fine. Probably would be in the market for a 5th year wing next year if thats the case. I think DJW can become a more athletic Hill, maybe not as adept at scoring at all levels or someone who can take over, but its possible.
Here is my guess:
C Tilmon, 5th year big
F Black, Finke
F Nichols, DJ Williams, Pickett
G JCL, DaWilliams, Jordan
G Frazier or Lucas
With Damonte, I am assuming that he does not have something bad like an ACL tear that would put him behind. Nichols is a three who can play the four, not a four who can play the three, imo.
Happens to me all the
TownieMatt
CU Expat
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I don't wanna go too far down this lineup rabbit-hole since there's a thread on this already, but I'll through out a few observations on our incoming guys:
Tilmon and Frazier will both have significant roles next year. Tilmon will be our starting center, but Frazier is going to get a lot of PT as well. Given his scoring ability, I think he'll be able to partner with another PG in the backcourt. A lot like Abrams and Tate/TJL this season.
Da'Monte (assuming health) is probably the next most likely to see playing time since we'll need ballhandling to replace Tate and Abrams. And although I think Pickett has a chance to be pretty good, I wouldn't be surprised if he redshirted next year given our depth on the wings (especially at the 3).
Illini1221
Peru,IL
Is Tilmon likely to leave after one year?
He should probably stay at least 2, unless he has a monster freshman season. I think 2 is the consensus though on the board
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Joel Goodson
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Nope.
About what?
Depends on who is in his ear and whether or not he listens...
I like your thinking. I think we need a quick leaping 6-9 and up to complement and back up Tilmon. Probably best to find a 5th year transfer. Even mid-majors have these type of players, need to find one who wants to transfer.
He definitely has someone in his ear. Its a possibility. And he will have all the PT he can handle freshman year too.
Im pretty sure thats often the feedback given. And then ignored.
Often? Not really. In desperate situations where a player can't be eligible the next season perhaps.
Players heed the advice given by nba guys involved in the draft.. Hence the reason so many declare and don't hire an agent.
I'd imagine right now he thinks he's a one and done. Plenty of kids do.
Thats definitely a certainty.
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my guess would be
c Tilmon, 5th year, Finke and hope we find another FR
F Black, Kipper(only cause JG said that where he is learning this year) Finke
f DJ Will, Picket, Kipper
g JCL Jorden Frazier
g Lucas Frazier DA will if DA knee is bad he red shirts so like what we are dealing with in football doesn't happen to him. take a full year off and get it healthy
Really thought we'd have some info on Damonte by tonight. Remaining hopeful.
I missed Groce saying that about Nichols. When was that? Kipper has been practicing with the team for a year now. The few times I have seen him he was playing wing and mostly matched up with Hill.
Versatility is the key on Nichols. Groce did say he can guard 1-4. He always liked to guard the opponent's best player in HS. Hill has commented about Nichols being a handful in practice.
Of course he will be scrutinized early because there are some on here who think he is a 3*/Tulane recruit/who can't beat out DJW. Time will tell.
FT shooting and mid range shooting are strong, if there is a weakness it is his 3 pt shot.
High motor guy who does not play soft--I think we can use one of those. :thumb:
Of course he will be scrutinized early because there are some on here who think he is a 3*/Tulane recruit/who can't beat out DJW. Time will tell.
FT shooting and mid range shooting are strong, if there is a weakness it is his 3 pt shot.
High motor guy who does not play soft--I think we can use one of those. :thumb:
Outside of DJW's mom on Twitter during the West Virginia loss and fans wanting to see him play, I don't think there has been any indication that he won't be. Malcolm will be gone so minutes will be available to him if he earns them. He came from a Simeon program that preached that unless you were Jabari Parker or D Rose, you waited your turn until you were an upperclassman to start.
Rotation for me:
Tilmon/Finke
Black/Kipper/Finke
DJW/Kipper/Jordan/Pickett
JCL/Jordan/Williams/Frazier
Lucas/Frazier
Versatility is the key on Nichols. Groce did say he can guard 1-4. He always liked to guard the opponent's best player in HS. Hill has commented about Nichols being a handful in practice.
Of course he will be scrutinized early because there are some on here who think he is a 3*/Tulane recruit/who can't beat out DJW. Time will tell.
FT shooting and mid range shooting are strong, if there is a weakness it is his 3 pt shot.
High motor guy who does not play soft--I think we can use one of those. :thumb:
Nichols -1" height, +10 lbs weight, +5" vertical vs Leron. Should be able to play the 4.
Lands not quote the athlete of Head. The Powell-Black comp is really interesting. High motor guys. Frazier has me intrigued. Actually this holds until you get to PG.
Hope DaMonte can become a multiple time NBA All star......
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