Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November-December 2017)
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Score update at nearest convenience please. I got friends who teach at Hammond high.
I would say UI is in very good shape with Miller.
Is this the same guy who is a project and can't shoot the 3? He passes the eye test, would be an great addition.
Underwood thinks he needs players and missed on the guys he really wantedUnderwood thinks you’re wrong.
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Tevian Jones is fine. I just don't see how a wing is needed unless he is a really good shooter.
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A big is obviously priority #1 but you never say no to an athletic wing that can defend multiple positions. He ain’t a bad shooter, either.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
If he can drive to the hoop and finish, rebound and defend, you take him.
Im just seeing this, but beatdown on aisle one. it was 74 to 37 when I left in the third. I left at that point.
I think Rihanna said it best.. "shined bright like a diamond"
I don't think anyone on Underwood's team has a clear path to significant minutes. You play well, you play significant minutes. You don't play well, the minutes dwindle.
Look at the stats for the year. The hot hand or steady hand or max effort player or smart players play. Those that make mental mistakes or lack effort or just aren't playing well for whatever reason tend to see their minutes reduced.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
This would be my ideal scenario. Getting a Sam McLaurin type for next year would be huge for the frontcourt.
Hoping we can pull in Jones. You can never have enough athletic guys on the wing, especially one who seems to be rising in the rankings like Tevian.
Joel Goodson
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Liddell and Okoro have a very clear path to significant minutes from the get go. Their table is set perfectly. I'm sure they're abundantly aware of that.
Yes, clearly, performance matters. Particularly with deep teams. Regardless of who's coaching.
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
When Liddell and Okoro come in, Ebo and Matic will be juniors. One of them, if not both will be playing more minutes. There will be rotational minutes for sure for Okoro and EJ, but I think Ebo will be a force by then and Matic could be a solid contributor as well.
Joel Goodson
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GMAB. I'd very much love Whitney in O&B. The question isn't our desire, it's whether Whitney will choose us. Unless you believe that Nick Irvin and company will deliver Whitney, I think the field is a safe bet here.
The kid comes back to Chicago to play in the summer for Irvin. Antigua has NY/NJ connections and I think with the Ayo THT situation Irvin owes us one, or two: Whitney and Miller
I think we stand a good chance for Whitney.
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Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
I think Miller is a strong lean for us with or without Irvin. He's looked up to DaMonte forever, and will still be considered part of the Peoria Pipeline as well. Playing for Irvin doesn't hurt, though. LOL
Okoro!!
Okoro was a beast today. Just amazed at his athleticism. Underwood was front and center to watch a dominant performance. 22 points, guessing he had about 15rebs.
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