Agree on Brown...also get that vibe on an additional player not to be named...
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Good thing Illinois got Morez; I think he has a very high ceiling and will have that determination and drive to dominate. I, too, believe JB will transfer as well.
That overhyped Rita team, albeit playing a tough schedule, will have a very tough time advancing out of their own regional with Kenwood and Brother Rice in there. I actually think it will be hard for Rita to beat a top team with both big men on the court at the same time. They have a super Sophomore, too.
Certainly wasn’t trying to discredit any other players on Montverde. That school is a factory. But LOVE hearing Morez continues to look like he is criminally underranked.
Joel Goodson
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Bravo! lol
Kid also reminds me of Captain Kirk, although he doesn't have nearly the PG skills that Heinrich had. Real good player though.
I'm just glad that guy finally retired from college basketball. I was sick of him making up a fake younger brother every four years so after graduation he could reenroll again as a freshman. And the gall to think that move from Wisconsin to Iowa would fool anyone...
Wouldn't surprise me if he doesn't end up making it to UNC...
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
Not if he ends up at IU or PU. Who cares about Notre Dame?
Joel Goodson
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Right. 90% of their fanbase is wondering if he's a cornerback or a safety.
He's from Oklahoma. Doubt he loves the state of Indiana so much he is going to limit himself to only a university from there.
sacraig
- The desert
Maybe DJax will be next.
billybaroo
- Pebble Beach, CA
Too soon.
Here’s a great article on one of our bigger recruiting misses from your buddy:
https://writingillini.com/2015/03/27/what-if-demetrius-jackson-went-to-illinois/amp/
Central IL Illini
- Springfield, IL
Speaking of looking like Iowa basketball players, I think the Brock Harding kid at Moline will end up being a player. Got a chance to watch him play, and he seemed like a quicker/more athletic Bohannon, although maybe not quite the shooter yet. They blew out Rolling Meadows last night and might be the best team in the state.
We will most likely have Hawk, MM and TJ to replace unless there is a transfer (which I hope not). We will need to replenish our shooters. We need at least 1 shooter if not two. Goode will be 100% and Epps will be the 2 but thats it. We hope to have better shooters with RJ, TY and Sincere by next year but we will need ballers who can shoot. The portal will be our friend again as players will see the growth our transfers this Year. I hate relying on the portal but it does fill holes in the team
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
he looks exactly like his father
Joel Goodson
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Just watched some clips. Kid is a baller and is all day long (taller than Hawkins, I'd say). 2 more years and he's going to be a load. Yeah, he's lanky (gaunt). Fletch should have fun with him.
Highlight looks like ColHawk on steroid. Sell him the ColHawk story if we really want him. 247 shows offers from UCSC, Pitt, TCU, KSU, Creighton, Mississippi State. Seems like we might be slightly ahead of the curve. No other B1G offers as far as I can tell.
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LOL ... This kid would legitimately need to move in with Fletch ... That's a major project ...
From my angle he looks to be even taller than Omar Payne?
Yeah, unfortunately doesn’t have the frame to fully take advantage of Fletch — more like Lieb than Ayo (and not talking height). Still, you can see the difference in Lieb, just not as pronounced. Only watched some of the clips in this article — love the title.
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He doesn't have to make impact by gaining lots of weight though. He needs to keep his agility to play the perimeter game. His template is Chet Holmgren at 7'1", 195 lb. He is already 200 lb according to 247. I think he will be great at 220 lb.Yeah, unfortunately doesn’t have the frame to fully take advantage of Fletch — more like Lieb than Ayo (and not talking height). Still, you can see the difference in Lieb, just not as pronounced. Only watched some of the clips in this article — love the title.
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