Yeah, not like these guys aren't still friends. LaTulip still "recruited" for us after he transferred out. He can transfer out for more playing time and still want to see the team succeed.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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3 point shooting isn't the only way to score.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
We're already getting a bigger, more well-rounded one in Ty Rodgers.
Sam Vecine of the Athletic ($) ranking of top players currently in portal and available class of 2022 recruits:
theathletic.com
Some highlights:
5. Skyy Clark
7. Belo
8. Trevon Brazile
11. Terrence Shannon Jr.
18. Antonio Reeves
21. Adam Miller
Ranking the best available college basketball transfers, high school recruits
The transfer portal will soon overflow with names but the coaching carousel has created some interesting high school recruit options.
theathletic.com
Some highlights:
5. Skyy Clark
7. Belo
8. Trevon Brazile
11. Terrence Shannon Jr.
18. Antonio Reeves
21. Adam Miller
Not even close to similar players. Monte was horrified to look at the hoop with the ball. Williams averaged almost 10 ppg. NONE of our guards last year could get to the rim. (lol when I said I was done...)
Ah this is a rough take…he averaged over 9 points a game and shot 41%. Trent shot 39% last year (granted, better from 3) and he was one of our better offensive players. He’s a better scorer than you think, imo.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
The sheer athleticism and scoring ability of Sincere Harris has sorely been missing from this post. He attacks the basket with no restraint!
Yep, not even including a potential rotation with Podz/Harris! I think if they are both here they will use another year of development before they see the floor, especially if we add a guard like Williams with Clark.
I love Harris as a prospect, think he is the forgotten man in this class. But with the number of guards we have coming, paired with how hard we are attacking the portal, I would be SHOCKED if he played any minutes of significance on next year's team. Still love his long term potential.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
I read great defender without needing to depend on his offense? Did I miss something?
DMFW played almost every position so I was only thinking defense and leadership.
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Who will also be a true freshman. No matter how much I like Ty Rodgers, you can't always count on true freshman.
If we get Williams does that mean Miller is off the table?
Imagine comparing a players fg% who shoots 2/3rds of his shots 3s. Williams averaged less than a point per shot attempt last year. 2 fts = about 1 shot attempt. He has potential though but to say he was a decent scorer last year is insane
illini80
- Forgottonia
Would he transfer in to be a bench guy? I mean, he'd be a great depth guy and defensive stopper. With the guys being talked about, who I know we won't likely get all of, he just seems like a plan B guy. Jmo and you obviously know more about what the staff is looking at and looking for. Thanks for your input as always.
if you can't do it, defenses sag on you and make it harder for you to score in other ways
ILLINIShox24
Orange Krush '04 & '05
Assuming we get Skyy and TSJ, where is Brazile when it comes to likelihood or priority versus Miller or Williams?
As now, we don't have many guards on next year's team. Three to be exact, which is not enough. Of course if you're assuming we land all these guys we're talking about, then yes, we'll have lots.
@illini0440 @Indy Illini Fan @LvilleILL Any idea why Illinois hasn't pursued Antonio Reeves? Duke, UK, and KU are all after him so clearly the bluebloods value his talent.
Is our relationship with Simeon post-THT so bad that he wouldn't hold interest in coming here?
Is our relationship with Simeon post-THT so bad that he wouldn't hold interest in coming here?
Williams offensive numbers were also skewed by two pretty quiet games after he injured his shoulder but before they shut him down for the year. He's clearly not going to be a flamethrower from 3, but he would be a heckuva backup PG.
Okay, give it a month
Worse defensive metrics than Alfonso Plummer.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I'd rather have Miller, but who knows how likely that is to happen.
horrendous horrendous defensively. Like way worse than Plummer on that end.
He couldn’t drive the ball or shoot FTs.. how does a player like that help with spacing?
Would he come to Illinois to be a backup PG? I have no clue. Just asking.
So you are saying you are ok with someone who struggled shooting it and don't care if they shoot below 30 percent from 3? I am not. Clearly there are more ways to score but I'm tired of our guys being dared to shoot because they aren't efficient from outside. I saw enough of that with Jalen Tate and vs Houston recently.
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