Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Soulberries
- University of Illinois
Colors are off too.
To me, this all comes down to whether you trust the staff or not - period.
Weber’s recruiting didn’t capitalize on our NC run and Groce put too many eggs in one basket. So I understand (marginally) why some freak out when Murray goes to G’Town or why there wasn’t an announcement last Friday or what happened to TSJ … some of it is pure curiosity, but the rest of it is just noise.
This staff has shown (over several seasons) the ability to bring in talented players (who are also quality people). To adapt and adjust when necessary and to get us in the conversation (and close the deal) with several big time recruits.
Therefore, Im going to sit back, relax, and trust the staff to fill out our roster with the best fits for this program (regardless of the number of “stars”). We’re on the rise and I couldn’t be more excited about our future.
Weber’s recruiting didn’t capitalize on our NC run and Groce put too many eggs in one basket. So I understand (marginally) why some freak out when Murray goes to G’Town or why there wasn’t an announcement last Friday or what happened to TSJ … some of it is pure curiosity, but the rest of it is just noise.
This staff has shown (over several seasons) the ability to bring in talented players (who are also quality people). To adapt and adjust when necessary and to get us in the conversation (and close the deal) with several big time recruits.
Therefore, Im going to sit back, relax, and trust the staff to fill out our roster with the best fits for this program (regardless of the number of “stars”). We’re on the rise and I couldn’t be more excited about our future.
adogster
- Scottsdale, AZ
Surely you know it was Roger Maris, not Marist. (Yeah, I know you do)
the national
- the Front Range
Summary of yesterdays thread:
We all love Kofi and acknowledge his extreme value to the Illini program
We have lack of consensus on the definition of floor and ceiling
We have lack of consensus on Kofi's impact to said poorly defined floor and/or ceiling
We agree Grayson Allen is probably a bastard son of Bruce Pearl
There is no recruiting news
the national
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And that NIT game against Alabama where we didn't even show up should also count as a nothing.
I didn’t get banned though…..so not all bad haha
6,138,333 versus 222,538
The population of Miami metro area versus the CU metro area.
At this stage of loyalty, if we aren’t in the 20’s by 7 CST, nothing happened except a bunch of dudes got bored at work argued over trivial matters.
Which still makes it better than 98% of the internet.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
While relevant, that doesn’t really tell the whole story. Our fan base is much more spread out than Miami’s. We have a LOT more alumni, too.
Miami also has a lot of pro teams taking eyeballs off the 'Canes.
Lots of factors. We certainly have the foundation for a successful NIL program but it doesn't seem to be bearing a lot of fruit to date.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
The fact the sun hasn't risen yet is not proof that we are henceforth destined for eternal darkness.
Give it a little more time. Evaluate at the end, not at the beginning.
DICKnaggie
- Champaign
Agreed. I've been given a temp ban for going moderately off topic. Lately it seems a free for all.
illini80
- Forgottonia
Thanks for saving me reading all that!
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
A little 'cruitin' humor
There’s almost zero doubt in my mind that if NIL didn’t exist, Kofi doesn’t play here last year.
Where would you rather be in the winter... Miami or Champaign?
well, if I'm a ball player I want to be wherever leads me to the final four and the NBA.
Yes. This is why everybody in DIA is terrified of Depaul.
/s
But DePaul has to share that with Chicago’s (errrr Evanston’s) Big Ten Team. /s
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Yeah, that and DePaul's powerhouse football program.
Seriously, for a number of years, DePaul somehow managed to be the home college basketball team for the Chicago metro area. Notre Dame was the home college football team for a long time; before fumbling that away to NU.
The obvious point is a large metro area creates realistic opportunities for legitimate NIL deals.
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