Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Cant see him coming if not getting a starting role which means RJ is sitting or potentially Sky if hes able to play point. Tough internal conversations/decisions to have but hard to say no to a starter from Sweet 16 team that much proven production and defense prowess.
Joel Goodson
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pencil him in at the 2
Nappy I_L_L
- Northern Indiana
Good lord, that would almost be too many new faces to process. I'm glad we got to see Grandison and BBV have shining moments before they turned into distant memories.
I'm still a bit surprised that Nance isn't showing up on draft boards.
He’s #1 on my draft board
What about that school up in Evanston?
I was trying to figure out why we need Mcullers. I don't really know his game but don't like his stats. I guess I am OK if he is willing to back up.
Insiders can tell me I'm wrong and I'll accept that, but I think the starting lineup would/could be Skyy, McCullar, RJ, TSJ, and Dainja/Nance if he transfers here.
We were never that interested in the first place
If McCullar comes in, who will start at the beginning of the season?
If true, this is a shocking place for the Illinois MBB program to suddenly find themselves in.
RJ out. 2 out of nance dainja Hawkins.
I'm probably wrong but I feel better about our two headed freshman point guard monster knowing a more experienced guy like Shannon is out there with them.
Zero way to know that. Promises can't be made and don't need to be made. Teams need a ton of practice to learn to play defense together, and few people on this roster have even met each other before.
There are lots of games before the real season starts. I fully expect to see guys challenging for starting roles well past December.
That feels…not right? He seemed to be our main target at one point in late March/early April.
I guess I am OK with McCullar if he know he might back up. Or maybe we do the TTU way everyone 20-25 min? It is going to an interesting season. My concern for McCullar is I am afraid he takes away too many minutes from more talented players because he is a better defender. But I am OK since he can play PG and not a poor scorer.
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Are you thinking Murray? Don't recall mccullar discussion.
Ramey* felt like at one point it was Murray, Ramey, TSJ.
2:29 is pretty early for worst post of the day, but you locked it up. If you want to say DMW got too many minutes, that’s one thing - but to say we “don’t want another DMW” might be the dumbest thing I’ve ever read on here.
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
I would not be surprised if Underwood is playing this portal thing as strategically as he possibly can. He's not going to risk running anyone else off at this point by adding someone who might take some of their minutes. He's going to wait until they can no longer enter the portal. He has said if anyone doesn't want to be here, or is scared off by other players, then they should leave, or at least something to that effect. But he's also smart and knows kids aren't always going to make great decisions. This is all conjecture. I am making assumptions.
rj will start
Skyy, Rj, TSJ, Coleman, Dainja
Bench: Goode, Epps, Rodgers
These are the 8 right now. Expect that to change soon
Illini in OC
In. The. Alley.
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