A lot more dominos with guys leaving. It seems we likely have a lot going on not yet public but it would be nice to see some additions with officially 3 more leaving today. We need some experience and leadership to go along with very good talent. Hopefully we should hear something positive soon.
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You don't think Ty could see some time at the 4?
Sarcasm
I would guess.....
217sports
- Springfield
You can trust that Brad has a plan but also acknowledge that this overhaul is never in a coach's plan. I don't think Brad was looking at last years team and thinking "I need to get rid of all these guys". Its ok to call out that depth and continuity across classes is important to long term success.
The BBV news is more important… but that defense first strategy has lead to very mediocre post season success for Brad. Good regular season success (ie high floor) but when the tourneys come it doesn’t really work. Evident of his 4-6 ncaa tourney record and no S16s.
He didn't say Underwood didn't have a plan.
There's no denying that this a complete overhaul. The biggest I can ever remember.
Really wish luck..I think he will a pick school he can be a bigger fish at...go get em BBV!
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80%+ loss in minutes and points per game is the largest this year in DIV I next to LSU.
Two years ago the team was 8th in AdjO according to Kenpom. They got outcoached and outplayed in one game, but it wasn't because BU was too defensive minded.
I agreed the BBV news is more important...
Dr Copejam
- The Rock
Good for him! An U of I degree already and he can go get some more playing time and pursue his dream. I will always root for this kid.
This transfer portal thing is nuts... crazy how much its changed college basketball
In terms of post season play, its amazing how simple shot making/missing can makes coaches and their strategies look good or bad. Illinois guards for the most part just couldn't shoot when mid March came
In terms of post season play, its amazing how simple shot making/missing can makes coaches and their strategies look good or bad. Illinois guards for the most part just couldn't shoot when mid March came
JJE
- Bethalto, IL
This most certainly is not ideal but that being said things are very very much different now with the no sit transfer portal. It favors teams like Illinois and other teams were some proven solid players can switch schools, get more exposure, and play right away. With all the minutes, recent success, our staff and conference we should be among the top choices for the better players in the portal. Texas Tech, Nevada, and Arkansas others have done well in it and I think the Illini will too. We may not be able to replace Kofi but I think we will be better in the other roles when this is all over with.
Curious if the insiders have any generic scoop they can share ("Underwood pretty much knows who's coming on board in the next couple weeks", yada yada yada).
could be a very good option worth considering
One of the great things about ball in Illinois is the intra-State rivalry among regions.
As we know well... Chicago Public League is a thing.
And then, the suburban schools around Chicago are another thing.
Metro East is a region. Deep Southern Illinois is a region.
Quad Cities area... Rockford area...
(in the old days) Quincy was a thing.
Peoria. And other mid-State.
Different styles at times. Different ways to win games. Different size players with different skill sets.
All proud regions within Illinois with great traditions and great rivalries among them when they play each other for State bragging rights.
Everything from small gyms and small towns to big shiny suburban gyms and tough City ball.
We hope that the Beloved always keep strong pipelines to each of these regions while at the same time continuing to recruit the American Southeast, California, and All The World in bringing ‘E-Word’ talent to the Prairie State.
In the State of Illinois... Madness is not just reserved for March. It is all year long. And we wouldn’t have it any other way.
not a great shooter, but an ELITE defender with length and size and he sees the floor extraordinarily well
could see him staying in draft
Chattanooga sports fans were speculating he would portal and follow his coach to South Carolina....
Our defense was good, their defense was better... On that day anyway
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