We got Mayer.Why did everyone get sour about nance instantly?
Did i miss something?
Yeah. The pipe dream was we would get both and risk an unhealthy locker room.We got Mayer.
But the hype with 816 happened after Mayer…We got Mayer.
And Mayer said the staff said 3 in ESPN interview. I think we are good with Nance but maybe Nance isn’t sure on fit despite what we’re saying.But the hype with 816 happened after Mayer…
He doesn’t want to play center.
I don't think players and recruits besides Tyler Underwood read this board.It will help our new players and recruits identify their potential place in our history.
And they played when must have missed that gameAre there any playable PF/Cs out there?
ie someone better than Lieb, who doesn’t seem quite ready to contribute yet.
How I wish either BBV or Payne had stayed.
Not so much "soured on him" as "reading the tea leaves" and figuring he wasn't coming here when Mayer was already here.Why did everyone get sour about nance instantly?
Did i miss something?
They rightfully call out that our biggest issue is the 5. I am not a particularly big Coleman Hawkins fan. I think if he is our 5 we will struggle there. Dainja looks like a solid 5 offensively, not sure about his defense. I'm not expecting us to have a defensive force in the paint at all. I think Skyy will be fine, especially because defenses are going to have to be so concerned about our 2-4."Talking through like that makes me think Illinois is damn it" - Carter
Folks we have reached
And they played when must have missed that game
Doesn’t matter what you call the positions, but someone is technically the four if you play Shannon, Melendez, Mayer together.They’re both able to give a few decent minutes per game, which is we need, assuming Hawk and Dain are healthy. If the latter isn’t the case, we’re in trouble (unless Lieb makes huge strides). I’m sure Mayer won’t be happy if he’s forced to play as a Big.
That Waddell dude has a bigger mancrush on the Illini than anyone not on Illinois Loyalty. That is amazing. I agree with others, the knowledge of our roster here is awesome.
Are you implying Andy Katz is on Illinois Loyalty?That Waddell dude has a bigger mancrush on the Illini than anyone not on Illinois Loyalty. That is amazing. I agree with others, the knowledge of our roster here is awesome.
Let’s get Andy Katz and Waddell in the same room to talk Illini hoops.Are you implying Andy Katz is on Illinois Loyalty?
Doesn’t matter what you call the positions, but someone is technically the four if you play Shannon, Melendez, Mayer together.
I don't think there is anyway we finish we 2 open spots. I feel we add Nance or another guy that can play the 5 in the B10We’d be playing a PG, three wings, and a PF/C (Hawk/Dain). That’s fine as that’s pretty typical in college ball. However we’re really vulnerable if for some reason, Hawk or Dain is unavailable. Neither is going to play 40 mpg. Your next option is probably Mayer, which I’m sure he wouldn’t be happy about.
Really behooves the coaching staff to do whatever they can to bring in another PF/C. I think you absolutely go after Nance recruiting him as a 4.
It comes down to whether or not our staff wants Nance for 1 year or Hawkins for 1 year because if you take Nance, Hawkins will probably transfer after this year. Nance doesnt want to play the 5 and the staff probably doesnt want to rely on Hawkins at the 5 either as he is much better at the 4.And Mayer said the staff said 3 in ESPN interview. I think we are good with Nance but maybe Nance isn’t sure on fit despite what we’re saying.
My point is still that 618 said nance was coming after Mayer committed… what has changed since then? I guess the answer is time, but is wondering if there was anything more concreteNot so much "soured on him" as "reading the tea leaves" and figuring he wasn't coming here when Mayer was already here.
Or orange Cheetos. Goes better with a sweet drink.Let’s get Andy Katz and Waddell in the same room to talk Illini hoops.
Only drinks to be served will be orange koolaid or orange crush and we will all snack on orange starburst.
Butz