Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Idea Gardener]

I'm going to pizza hut tonight

 

[Ignatius Shang]

I think TSJ is especially important for our young squad. A talented and raw Skyy Clark would benefit a lot when his backcourt partner is an experienced shooting guard who is a great off-ball player and can play great D.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

they will both start

So what, like TSJ, McCullar and RJ at the 2,3 and 4 respectively? And what happens if we get Nance?

 

[ugottabjoshinme]

What about RJ then?

2 athletic wings can play together.

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1520128044249276417

Sheeeeeesh

 

[DeonThomas]

I actually see them as all interchangeable bigs capable of executing certain things depending upon what the gameplan is. All will be expected to rebound well and protect the paint. What we need from them offensively and fouls will dictate the minute distribution.

If we get Nance and an experienced back-up PG (like A. Feliz), we will be loaded!

Loaded front court.
Loaded back court.
Talented, athletic wings.

 

[AdDoBe]

I don't know why everyone's so surprised about TSJ. I've known he's been coming here for over a month.

source:

 

[DAM1298]

So what, like TSJ, McCullar and RJ at the 2,3 and 4 respectively? And what happens if we get Nance?

Not an insider, but in the case that we get McCullar and Nance, I think Nance starts at the 5 and Coleman likely departs.

 

[Illini808]

Not an insider, but in the case that we get McCullar and Nance, I think Nance starts at the 5 and Coleman likely departs.

this would be an accurate assumption

 

[Mobi]

they will both start

But CH won't start then? (I suppose we will find a veteran guard and a big?)

 

[SuperMetroid]

 

[ugottabjoshinme]

But CH won't start then? (I suppose we will find a veteran guard and a big?)

Skyy, TSJ, RJ, Hawkins, Center

They could all start. Additional transfers obviously complicate that.

 

[GrayGhost77]

I was really hoping we'd land Terrance Jannon, Sr., but I suppose Terrance Shannon, Jr. isn't a bad consolation prize. Welcome to the O & B, Terrance!

 

[Jplatt06]

 

[Mobi]

they will both start

But CH won't start then? (I suppose we will find a veteran guard and a big?)

While I like Hawkins, he’s too inconsistent to be in the starting lineup for a team with national championship aspirations. Just my opinion. Love him off the bench.

We might regret though if he departs because he might blow up. However, I rather bank on TSJ/Lance because they are more sure things. Also, I feel bad for none 5 star (or near 5 star) freshmen these days (we will have three of them.)

 

[the juiceman cometh]

Skyy, TSJ, RJ, Hawkins, Center

They could all start. Additional transfers obviously complicate that.

The original "they" was in regard to McCullar, who is not included in your suggested lineup

 

[IllinoisssssssVarsity]

Please don’t do this to me

But please do

 

[eas23]

Some of ya'll gotta stop trying to fit everyone into traditional 1-5 roles. It's not 1987 anymore.

 

[Illiniam1984]

I'm going to pizza hut tonight

 

[Idea Gardener]

I don't know why everyone's so surprised about TSJ. I've known he's been coming here for over a month.

source:
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Recruiting is a flat circle

 

[Mobi]

Skyy, TSJ, RJ, Hawkins, Center

They could all start. Additional transfers obviously complicate that.

Starting two 6'7" in TSJ and RJ together is definitely acceptable IMO but I suspect we might find a shorter veteran guard.

 

[Deep]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1520117007814901760

Let’s gooooooooo

 

[Hoops]

TSJ and McCullar would both be coming from the #1 defense in the country from the past season. Both are elite defenders with McCullar being arguably the best wing defender in all of college basketball.

Even with Trent and Damonte leaving, we would somehow be improving defense.

Hang tight. Not saying McCullar will be here but game recognize game… especially when his guy TSJ is excited and committed. The roster turnover has been tough but the Illini brand is back and people want to come or check the team out.

 

[IlliniDawgs]

Some of ya'll gotta stop trying to fit everyone into traditional 1-5 roles. It's not 1987 anymore.

Lol facts... give me:

ball handler
athletic wing
athletic wing
athletic wing
skilled/athletic big

and call it a day

have the ability to be versatile, push the ball, and be a switching menace on D

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

To those that have been stressing about our progress in the transfer portal and/or complaining we wouldn't be a top 25 team next year...

Every step of the way our coaching staff has proven they can recruit. In less than a year, they managed to bring in the 9th best class in the country. Now they're bringing in top players from the portal. Our coaches know what they're doing. Just give them time and let them work. This is gonna be fun.