pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
TJ called Illinois’ pitch genuine.
Harris sounds like a #everydayguy, glad to have him hereTJ called Illinois’ pitch genuine.
“It was very transparent, very real,” the elder Harris said. “It was, ‘Hey, here’s the plan. We want to win a national championship. Here’s how we’re going to do it, and how your son fits into this. We’ve got the facilities. We’ve got the coaching staff. We have everything in place to go about winning that.’
“They’re hard-nosed. Gritty. Just dogs. I believe that’s what my son is. Being part of his team and advising him and helping him make his decision I truly believe we got it right. Like it wasn’t close.”
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That's awesome.........................kudos to the staff.....................
Possibly because our AD and coach run a tight ship and don’t leak.Why is it always other team's writers we hear from first?
I guess it's good in this case as they are usually correct.
It’s not really close. Garcia is the real deal and is easily better than Payne also.How do Garcia and Hawkins compare?
Am really anxious to see Coleman's FR to SO step improvement.
Payne is a 5. Payne was a crucial pickup.You would have to think that Garcia, who is most naturally a 4 (at least as I understand it), would like to play in a situation where he is guaranteed to not have to play the 5. Kofi coming back would cement that.
Or vice versa.He is until proven otherwise. I just hope he can play.
Isn’t his defense questionable? None of the highlights I have seen show any defense and read somewhere it was a problem with him. Believe the coaching staff must feel it is correctable or they wouldn’t be after him. Can really see us operating with two fours but defensive scheme would have to change.It’s not really close. Garcia is the real deal and is easily better than Payne also.
And this is coming from someone who really likes Hawks length, athleticism, and potential.
Or Garcia could be the 4 with payne at the 5 spot. Garcia provides the offense, Payne provides the defense.Isn’t his defense questionable? None of the highlights I have seen show any defense and read somewhere it was a problem with him. Believe the coaching staff must feel it is correctable or they wouldn’t be after him. Can really see us operating with two fours but defensive scheme would have to change.
We don't see many highlight reels featuring a guy coming over to help cut off a passing lane.Isn’t his defense questionable? None of the highlights I have seen show any defense and read somewhere it was a problem with him. Believe the coaching staff must feel it is correctable or they wouldn’t be after him. Can really see us operating with two fours but defensive scheme would have to change.
Why is it always other team's writers we hear from first?
I guess it's good in this case as they are usually correct.
Since they play different positions I would think it might elevate his interest. Kofi's mere presence inside will take some pressure off the shooters on the perimeter especially if he learns how to pass out of a triple teamDoes possible Kofi return cool Garcia’s interest?
Both give us an advantage...let it play out in practice as it should be.Isn’t his defense questionable? None of the highlights I have seen show any defense and read somewhere it was a problem with him. Believe the coaching staff must feel it is correctable or they wouldn’t be after him. Can really see us operating with two fours but defensive scheme would have to change.
Takeaway: we aren't the only fan base grasping at straws.Per UNC board:
"I checked Instagram and it appears Garcia follows several players and staff members from Illinois but no one from UNC except Kerwin (old AAU teammates). It’s also interesting that Hubert doesn’t follow him because Hubert follows several other prospects. I may be reading too much into this though."
Takeaway: we aren't the only fan base grasping at straws.
Yeah, but can he spell Giorgi or Brandin? Or better yet, Bezhanishvili or Podziemski?I see Payne as someone that can spell Kofi....
Some of them are why we keep our cups in place.Because some don't believe our writers, even when they write it first.
NoIf Kofi doesn't come back we will need another 5. Wonder if Cisse is still in play?