GortTheRobot
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So is BPJ's plan to commit in the Spring?
Wish we could have gotten a Nick and Deon reunion this weekend. That would have been very cool.
If THT can't see the YUUUGE benefit of having talent like Ayo, Smith, Frazier, DWill, and Lucas dishing the rock to him in a offense like BU's, he kray.
To play devil's advocate...it depends what his goals are. If he wants to play in the NBA he might be interested in going to a school where he can be a lead guard ALA Jordan Goodwin. He's not an elite scorer and he makes his biggest mark being a playmaker who can do a little of everything. He's kind of a Draymond Green mold, and there are already a lot of playmakers on this team.
This is the first time in a long time where we actually have a playing time problem. Unless you believed TA was scaring off Evans and Brunson.
He reminds me of Dennis Douglas of Quincy.
Dennis????......or do you mean Bruce?????:huh:
No he definitely means Dennis.
Illini_1979
- Oregon
Dennis is Bruce's brother. They played together in high school.He was a good player who did resemble THT in stature.
Dennis was a wide guy. THT is not built like him. He is big but lean. He is also far more skilled than Dennis was.
I stood next to THT. He does not need to lose weight. The weight program will strengthen him more, but there is a misconception by some that THT carries extra weight. Not true, IMO.
Seeing your name reminds me of the best brother, in my opinion, Keith.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
When Ayo leaves for the NBA after his sophomore year, Miller will be a nice replacement :thumb:
skyIdub
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To play devil's advocate...it depends what his goals are. If he wants to play in the NBA he might be interested in going to a school where he can be a lead guard ALA Jordan Goodwin. He's not an elite scorer and he makes his biggest mark being a playmaker who can do a little of everything. He's kind of a Draymond Green mold, and there are already a lot of playmakers on this team.
This is the first time in a long time where we actually have a playing time problem. Unless you believed TA was scaring off Evans and Brunson.
Maybe I misinterpreted! I was thinking THT was more of a scoring wing. Have we discussed his growth plates?? :thumb:
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
The waiting is the hardest part.
hooraybeer
- Pittsburgh, PA
ridiculous that he is a sophomore in high school. super talented
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Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 35m35 minutes ago
#Illini brief statement from wing Talen Horton-Tucker on his visit to Illinois this weekend: I liked it a lot, it was just what I expected.
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/922275692712259586
#Illini brief statement from wing Talen Horton-Tucker on his visit to Illinois this weekend: I liked it a lot, it was just what I expected.
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/922275692712259586
I feel like the recent responses lead me to several conclusions. The first is that news hasn't reached this board but must be available on one or more premium services, i.e. there's news but it's radio silence for those of us on the free boards exclusively.
Second, based on several responses, clearly we are not getting THT based on said info and we should therefore joke about re-visiting Nolley.
Third, based on responses, clearly we are getting THT.
Nice summary... unfortunately your conclusions may be too rational for this board
To play devil's advocate...it depends what his goals are. If he wants to play in the NBA he might be interested in going to a school where he can be a lead guard ALA Jordan Goodwin. He's not an elite scorer and he makes his biggest mark being a playmaker who can do a little of everything. He's kind of a Draymond Green mold, and there are already a lot of playmakers on this team.
This is the first time in a long time where we actually have a playing time problem. Unless you believed TA was scaring off Evans and Brunson.
Think he would be on the shooting end of those passes, which he would fit in just fine as Mark Alstork would be moving on. Him being a Draymond Green prototype, I get that, and would like that. Talen, please sign the NLI in November? Verbal sooner would be better
This man is not effusive in his praise. He seems like a very laid back guy that doesn't ever get overly excited.
A calm demeanor is valuable on the court.
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Assuming we were his last visit, per THT's own words, wonder when he's going to make a decision?
My guess is still Iowa State. Hope I'm wrong.....
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Kedric Prince @KedPrince4 22m22 minutes ago
Clarify #Illini from THT:I visited unofficially in June I didn’t get a feel for campus life I thought it was going to be great & it was.
https://twitter.com/KedPrince4/status/922291747077722114
The completely worthless rumblings seems to be that we are on good shape.
I've never been able to really separate Nolley and THT in my mind in terms of want. Nolley is a bit taller and a bit better shooter, but THTs bball iq is so high and he brings so many skills to the table.
To me the dream class, realistic dream class that is, was Ayo, THT or Nolley, and Bryan Penn Johnson. After all the "misses" if we end up with that class, some people have some apologizing to do to this staff.
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