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Know nothing about how their games compare, but physically he reminds me of Trent when he arrived on campus — not real tall and pretty skinny. Hopefully Dra develops as well physically as TF did.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Very quick hands and feet and great lateral movement. And deceptively long even though he wasn't the biggest even for his position.
Not a guy who's gonna drive the lane and dunk on you, but I don't think that's DGL either.
I see in DGL a slippery little playmaker and bucket getter who is a hassle to guard and plays with attitude. That's your Trent Frazier Starter Kit.
So catch me up. I remember reading multiple posts here that Dra wasn’t that good. So have those posters come around now that Dra is an Illini? I think that’s how it works.
Welcome aboard Dra. Looking forward to seeing you develop your game clad in orange and blue. I N I
Welcome aboard Dra. Looking forward to seeing you develop your game clad in orange and blue. I N I
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Jimmy = Flyin' Illini
I mean, all power five scholarship basketball players are going to be athletic. However, as others have noted, he wasn't going to jump over everyone and dunk. When I think high end, I'm thinking Russell westbrook, Derrick rose, ja, etc.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Sorry --- definitely topped by "No Country for Old Men"
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
The point is, DGL is more of a Frazier than a Nunn, who was an explosive leaper in that way, and was long and muscular even as a recruit even if he wasn't the tallest.
Nunn was a more simple run-and-jump straight line player at that point is his development though. He did not have DGL's wiggle or feel for ballhandling in traffic.
Bastard in a basket!!!!!
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Here's some high praise, you know who DGL is kinda like? All-time Illini killer Talor Battle.
Boom indeed! +1 for the proper use of the Denzel Training Day gif.
Speaking of which, I am friends with some Purdue alums and I was telling them that there were some rumors/rumblings that Lawhorn may commit sometime soon to Illinois. They laughed it off and downplayed it by making all sorts of excuses of "them being better off without him and he's not worth the hassle blah blah yada yada yada"
I of course was looking at them like this during my Facetime call...
Anyways, I'm am very thrilled to have this young man join the Fighting Illini and I think he's going to be a good one!
JJ. Taylor. You are on deck
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Current Illinois Basketball Recruiting Ranks - Overall (247 Sports):
2022 - # 7
2023 - #21
2024 - #2
blackdog
- Champaign
Exactly. The similarities in body type and abilities are all there. He just needs to unlock that inner dog that Trent had.
I'm hearing that far off rumble again.
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
wiggle quickness!!!! we need players with wiggle quickness!!!!
Anyone know why he decommitted from Purdont?
lol I mean the movie came out about 15 years ago (great great film btw featuring an all time great performance by Daniel Day Lewis).
anyways sorry to get off topic, I've been over stressed with work combined with being easily annoyed this week so don't mind me
Now back to Illinois recruiting.. There Will Be ORANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO ILLINI!
and as far as the rest of the Big Ten goes...
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
With this type of talent on the squad, and with Underwood at the helm ---- we should be nearing the point of Sweet Sixteen for 3-4 years in a row (ala Duke, Kansas, North Carolina).
I heard it was the potential dilemma of having to eat breakfast at Triple XXX every morning before practice but don't quote me on that.
GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
I’m not sure if anyone knows, but take a look at this rating history. Started like top 15-20 and then hovered around top 50 and just recently took a sharp downturn. Any reason as to the evals of this guy getting worse? Or just other guys getting better?
Anyone with insight?
Don't forget we have Perrin lined up for next year as well. Even if he comes in at the semester, I doubt that he plays until next fall, a la dangerous Dainja. So we have two bigs and a combo guard loading us up next year. Maybe a transfer wing?
As far a Dra goes, I've had my reservations (smallish size, slight build, struggled to shoot well this summer, weak on D) but if Coach wants him I'm all for him as well. He'll have to prove it in practice to make the court.
Rating downturn due to meh summer, but that might be due to a gaggle of ball hogs on his AAU team.
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