As much criticism as Big 10 officials take, watch an NBA game and see how many illegal screens are missed. It doesn’t make the job of the defense any easier.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Joel Goodson
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sacraig
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he came back in the game
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Agreed. When I hear someone says there's no defense in the NBA, I know it's someone who doesn't watch much NBA (or just a hater).
In the playoffs, the defense is incredible (typically).
In the regular season, defense in the NBA seems optional. It is generally there, but at times, the effort is laughable.
Harden has a reputation for this which makes it somewhat of an anomaly to begin with
That dude can jump out of the gym and chuck it from deep! Sign me up for this one.
I read after i posted he is struggling in college from deep. In his highlight videos he was shooting way past the 3 point line in an effortless fashion.
I watched every game that year, met Billy Gillespie who was the lead recruiter and Bill Self. DW was the facilitator to both Wright and Harmon. I am not saying DW was not a top 100 prospect but Bracey and Bam got much of the headlines
Yep. Just like Alex Legion.
Using James Harden as example of NBA defense is like using Lovie Smith as an example of college football recruiting.
Sure they go through the motions, but no one believes they're actually trying.
He seems duplicate to pieces already on our roster, but that's why I'm not the coach.
Genius.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Intriguing genius too boot.............................
Yet both get rewarded with multi-million dollar contracts. Nice work if you can get it.
I've seen Reeves several times this season. He's the real deal, although I have no idea if he's interested in transfer. He plays on a team that's not worth a damn and hasn't been for a while. He's bigger and more athletic with more length than our current 3 starting guards.
Yeah, why waste time calling travel violations or playing intense defense when your goal is ESPN's top 10 highlights.
New Rivals rankings for the class of 2024 are out: https://rivals.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals150/2024
Morez Johnson is at #43 and James Brown is at #19.
Morez Johnson is at #43 and James Brown is at #19.
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I hope they are great friends
Morez is the highest ranked recruit that's committed and he's committed to the O&B! Great position to be in this early
TheFameProtector
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This cuts both ways though: he's the #1, #2, and #3 priority on opposing team's scouting reports. He's the only ranked player on that Thornton team, so clearly team's are going to be doing everything they can to take him out of the game. Yet he's still able to dominate and in ways that have little to do with size and strength (ie, his assists). I don't expect 20 rebound games from him in college but the fact he's a savvy passer and looks to have a solid handle for his size bodes well for what he can still do on the court when the competition can better match his physical attributes.
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