I wouldn’t read too much into this. UNC was already involved.
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Not enough...
(I will never get over 2005)
I hope it doesn’t throw your day off.
The original post expressed concern over our point guard depth. My response was basically that we will have a number of guys who can handle the ball. Overall the 2023 Illini could be a very good ball handling team. We are not looking at 1979 or 1999 all over again. I did not intend for it to turn into who is better, past players or incoming recruits.
Nance comes here, he is the top big guy ... And everyone knows if you are good, Brad will find a way to get you the freaking ball in spots where you are successful ...
Nance goes to UNC he is 100% behind Bacot who will demand 10 - 15 shots a game and potentially GG Jackson (There is a lot of talk about him reclassifying within coaching circles ...) in a guard-oriented offense ...
Personally, I don't see the appeal
Especially for a kid who seems to care about going to class 
Nance goes to UNC he is 100% behind Bacot who will demand 10 - 15 shots a game and potentially GG Jackson (There is a lot of talk about him reclassifying within coaching circles ...) in a guard-oriented offense ...
Personally, I don't see the appeal
Especially for a kid who seems to care about going to class 
To quote Meg Ryan from When Harry Met Sally : YES! YES! YES! YES! YES!
(If I knew how to insert the GIF I would have.....)
With the length, quickness, and depth of talent on this roster I'm hoping Brad and staff incorporate some version of the "40 Minutes of He!!" defense used by Arkansas under Nolan Richardson back in the '90's. I've been avidly following Illinois basketball since I first arrived on campus in the '60's, and to my eye there is potential for this being the most outstanding defensive team that Illinois has ever had. The depth of the squad is key, as intense defense requires the kind of effort that can be exhausting and could require frequent substitutions to keep fresh bodies on the court. Much of Illinois' offense could be generated by turnovers and long rebounds turning into fast break opportunities.
Great defense gives this squad a very high "floor" for next season. I have a harder time guessing at their ceiling until we see them in action. Is there enough shooting? Will they be unselfish enough and have the court vision to get consistently good looks at the basket? Who will step up in big moments? Do we need a true "Alpha" to be great? It's going to be so much fun watching this team answer these questions next season. I can't wait!!
I'll have what she's having
I put $100 on Nance NOT coming to Illini. Pretty much guarentees he will come to Illinois. #insider_w/o_knowledge
Dr Copejam
- The Rock
All of the Illinois transfer commits were extremely quiet…..then boom!
Maybe I'm the only one, but the only way I like to piss off other teams is by beating them or advancing beyond them in the tournament.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
If we do end up with nance, I still want to see what Coleman can do with a larger starting role. Would love to see:
Skyy- TSJ- Mayer- ColeHawk- Nance
And off bench comes
Epps- RJ- Dain-Rodgers-Goode- Harris.
That is just an embarrassment of riches
Skyy- TSJ- Mayer- ColeHawk- Nance
And off bench comes
Epps- RJ- Dain-Rodgers-Goode- Harris.
That is just an embarrassment of riches
Illiniblueorange
- Pontoon Beach IL
There are so many combinations for the type of teams we will be up against. It is exciting to ponder the possibilities
So this might be a question for the NBA thread but I feel like this is relevant to recruiting.
Can anyone explain how the NBA draft feedback process works with players and what they're really making the stay-or-go decisions based on? How are the agents involved and what are the incentives for the teams to give "real" feedback to draft prospects outside of basic ethics & relationship building? It just seems like a very tough call to make if you're not a cut-and-dry case on draft boards.
Can anyone explain how the NBA draft feedback process works with players and what they're really making the stay-or-go decisions based on? How are the agents involved and what are the incentives for the teams to give "real" feedback to draft prospects outside of basic ethics & relationship building? It just seems like a very tough call to make if you're not a cut-and-dry case on draft boards.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Getting Nance should help with the whole beating them aspect. But, you know, if we can piss off other fanbases along the way, it's a bonus.
And everyone thought that they were going to go elsewhere ... TSJ was a Michigan lock, Mayer was UNC bound, Nance is going to Gonzaga now it's UNC ...
People can talk all they want ... Stay bluffin ... We let our LOIs and our product on the court do the talking around here ...
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
If we got Nance, I actually don’t think we’d have one, clear starting lineup like past years; we’ll have 3-4 guys almost always start and adjust to whom we are playing. As good as we have been the past few years, we have been pretty inflexible … and that’s been especially evident in both NCAAT losses when other teams had us scouted well and took advantage of some of our weaknesses. I think that’s what excites people so much about next year!
Gonzaga stacking up.
Nah. RJ needs to start IMHO. ColeHawk can be 6th man and still get a good chunk of minutes. Pretty sure Rodgers will get major tick, as well. I think he's the unsung hero of the frosh class (and that's with a stud like Clark doing his thing).
Illin618
I forgot the last i in my username
- Southern IL
One of many benefits to “positionless” basketball. Don’t worry about the early season lumps they might take early on. This team will be very good next season.
Better than Missouri
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Agreed … I want Mizzou good enough to sell their half of the Braggin’ Rights crowd and earn the game a national TV slot, but absolutely no better than that!
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