If there's some big recruiting news we're missing please do enlighten us. Otherwise, I don't see how complaining about the posts of others is any more on-topic than anything else on here. For every off-topic post, there's at least one complaint about said post, which is almost universally less interesting than the original off-topic post. If things get really off the rails, I'm sure Dan will rein us back in.Are Dee, Deron, and Ayo getting recruited again?
To be clear it's King Dan's reign over this board that allows him to rein us inIf things get really off the rails, I'm sure Dan will reign us back in.
I edited because I hate it when I mess up like that, but your post made me laughTo be clear it's King Dan's reign over this board that allows him to rein us in
So let's stop talking old recruits and start talking grammar
Dain DainjaI feel like Underwood and the team are basically destined to have a transfer as the transition post Kofi. Kofi's dominance combined with the NBA not really being made for him just makes it an odd decision especially with NIL on the table now. There is a decent chance playing at UofI is Kofi's highest expected income
Keep an eye on Podz and/or Goode. Both are gritty, physical, play with an edge and show leadership. May not be All Americans like Dee but they'll both have great Illinois careers.We need Dee Brown 3.0. In my eyes, Trent has been 2.0.
- loyal to program
- stood up to defend the program
- gets the crowd excited
- plays with passion
- helps recruit
- gets younger players to buy-in
- list goes on and on
Not sure if, or who we currently have that fits this mold. It's easy to see when it's there, however.
In most locker room celebration pictures we see, there's nobody standing closer to BU than Belo. I think he loves it here.Is he happy here?
I think we take a step back next year which is why we need Belo to get healthy and go all in this year!So, been thinking a bit. In his 5 years, BU has built some really nice teams. He’s mixed youth and experience well, and has found great role players. In particular, he seems adept and finding great, under the radar glue guys (Feliz, DaMonte, Grandison, etc.).
However, I think the biggest reason we’ve been competing for BT titles/top seeds is we’ve had 2 AAs (Ayo, Kofi). And, while I really like the 21 and 22 classes and think it’s chalk full of tough, scrappy players, I’m not sure who our stars will be after this year. If Belo sticks around he is one, although if he comes back at the level I think he’s capable of even for 2 months, I think he leaves. Could Coleman turn into a star? Melendez? Maybe Epps? And I do think Harris is the sleeper of the 23 class. Any thoughts?
Not expecting anyone to be an AA but will need at least 1-2 all BIG players if we want to continue to compete at a high level.
Thanks and happy new year!
I think if Grandison stays (which he can), then we will be just fine. Coleman and Dainja will be our front court. The guards we have coming in are really good, Epps is the REAL deal. I hope Kofi stays but that is just wishful thinking at this point.I think we take a step back next year which is why we need Belo to get healthy and go all in this year!
I still think that’s an easy tournament team. Even not knowing what Danija is.This is an upperclassman team. Kofi Jr, Plummer SR, Williams 5th yr SR, Frazier 5th yr SR, Plummer SR Grandison SR
Exception is Curbelo Soph
It bodes well for NCAA tourney.
However next year will an almost total reboot
Curbelo JR
Dainja FR/Payne JR
Hawkins JR
Goode/Melendez/Pod Soph
Harris/Epps/Rodgers
Your awesome toWhen it reigns....it poors.
SWIDT?
Spain would be his best bet for dinero in Europe.Can Kofi make more diñero here with NLI or in Europe?
I'd imagine Kofi will make 7 digits overseasCan Kofi make more diñero here with NLI or in Europe?
Doubt itCan Kofi make more diñero here with NLI or in Europe?
Kind of assumed that most or all of the non-US players are here on international student visas. If so, there are some t's and c's about earning money that might make it difficult for international players to benefit much from the NIL rules. Definitely swimming outside my lane but maybe somebody on here can shed some light?Can Kofi make more diñero here with NLI or in Europe?
PossiblyCan Kofi make more diñero here with NLI or in Europe?
Yes.Can Kofi make more diñero here with NLI or in Europe?