We need Tsj (or Murray) more than Hopkins. Way more need for a SG (especially one w experience) than for a PF/combo forward.
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We need Tsj (or Murray) more than Hopkins. Way more need for a SG (especially one w experience) than for a PF/combo forward.
I feel like the KSR guys usually have some connections, so I wouldn't completely dismiss it.
Miller, Curbelo, Ayo, and Frazier all did well as freshman?
But a lot of the schools ahead of Illinois, like the Ivies, MIT, University of Chicago, Johns Hopkins, etc., don't have big-time sports programs
I was apparently wrong! Taylor has rejoined MIF and played with them tonight. Unfortunately they got destroyed.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Pete Maravich was the most innovative and exciting basketball player l have ever seen
Hands down a magician and kept me saying how did he do that
JMHO
Murray would be a great get but I think you do the best you can and work with what you have. Gotta trust in the staff and wait for the fun to start. I think we're going to be F-U-N to watch this fall.
MIF has been down for a few years. Still some great players but definitely the 3rd best program going in the Chicagoland area behind MeanStreets and Wolves.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Why is it some posters have such short-term memories? Honestly, the above statement is crazy and makes my head hurt.
2017-18: Trent: started 16/32 games; averaged 12.5 pts, 3.1 ast; B1G All-Freshman Team
2018-19: Ayo: started 32/32 games; averaged 13.8 pts, 3.3 ast, 4.0 rbs; B1G All-Freshman Team
2020-21: Miller: started 31/31 games; averaged 8.3 pts
2020-21: Belo: 21.5 mpg; averaged 9.1 pts, 4.2 ast, 4.0 rbs; B1G All-Freshman Team; B1G Sixth Man of the Year
Just because BU chose to lean on the upperclassmen this past season doesn't mean freshman guards don't do well here. The roster was unlike any we've had previously or will have in the future due to the extra covid year. BU has played freshman when they're the best option. He will do so again. This isn't complicated.
My all time fav Maravich play...leading the fast break...hit the FT line with a teammate on each side, went with a behind the back pass with his left hand all the way around his body and back to the teamate on his left! Tried it in an intramural game soon after...fail.
What? Well, what in the world is he doing being an actual student first, athlete second for? No one does that anymore. s/
He did this year.
Agree 100%
It’s probably more on Bryce’s end than Illinois’ right now. Not sure how badly Illinois wants him but I’m sure if they do want him he’ll end up in Champaign.
Anyone know his username? Maybe he'd play duos or squads with Illini fans.
What are you talking about? I'm saying I think we could be better in 2022 with freshman guards.
Uggg seeing Belo's stat line made me sad.. So much potential, wish he was staying. He could have put up 15,8,5 with a few triple doubles each year. Best of luck to him regardless!
Yessir
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
I can't fathom a player averaging 44 points a game for 3 entire seasons without a 3 point line. That's insane.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
GOAT
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Demetri McCamey, Kiwane Garris, Bruce Douglas, Derek Harper, Dee Brown............the list goes on. A very proud tradition of excellent Freshman guard play.
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