Kansas State got a couple nice recruits from Illinois in Ames from Kenwood and Rich from East St Louis
We had 0 interest in either ...
Kansas State got a couple nice recruits from Illinois in Ames from Kenwood and Rich from East St Louis
What are our chances on Gill Jr. insiders?
A Battle? I thought it was a Gill.High unless it becomes a blue-blood recruitment ... Then could be a battle ...
Like... a Kenny Battle?High unless it becomes a blue-blood recruitment ... Then could be a battle ...
Well, one of his players left early and got drafted and the other was a first team All American who also left because he thought he was going to get paid. Those are both good things for him/the program. Heck, same could potentially be said about Hawkins. Can't cherry pick on what didn't work out.This made me wonder - has BU ever had a player that he recruited stay all four years?
Trent and Monte were Groce recruits. I can't think of any other four year players in the Underwood era.
I get that kids make their own decisions, but I really hope his dad's love of the Illini has major sway here.High unless it becomes a blue-blood recruitment ... Then could be a battle ...
I didn't draw any conclusions, positively or negatively. Just pointing out a peculiarity. Yes, he's had 3 players leave early to go pro. Will probably be 4 after this year. That's a good thing.Well, one of his players left early and got drafted and the other was a first team All American who also left because he thought he was going to get paid. Those are both good things for him/the program. Heck, same could potentially be said about Hawkins. Can't cherry pick on what didn't work out.
JMoser16 likes to "set me straight" for some reason. No problem, I appreciate all opinions whether I agree with them or not. I thought that's what team fan forums were for, to share opinions. In this case, it seems we are saying pretty much the same thing. You disagree with my using "flyer," and I can understand that. It just seems that there was some concern initially with Skyy's injury and movement in high school. But like I said, I was as excited as anyone when he committed and I wish it would have worked out. We would be in a much better position had it, but I don't fault anyone for what happened.FloridaMan says some pretty wild things in this forum and many times I think it’s just performative. Sky wasn’t a flier, and his abrupt departure stinks. But Brad has done pretty well at getting guards, I’ll be patient that Brad rectifies the situation in the portal getting shooters and guards. There will be PLENTY of options in the portal in terms of experienced guards.
With Moretti and Lawhorn coming in, can we afford another roster spot for a point guard? Would think they would know what they have in Moretti after a semester of practice. Have no idea of capability of these two but wouldn’t think we would want to give up length to play them at the two.Team's gonna need a point guard from the portal. Don't have one on the roster and don't have one recruited. Moretti is a total unknown; hopeful he is great, but who knows? The Skyy Clark flyer ended up being real bad not only for this year but for next year as well. I sure would feel better if Fears was coming in along with picking up a transfer PG for a year, but now we will possibly need a multi-year transfer and need to recruit a HS PG badly. Hate to see us get into a situation like Groce had for years with not being able to bring in point guards. Gotta have them to win in March. JMO
BU had to re-recruit those guys. J. Pickett and Tilmon were also in that class. Monte & Trent had the same options as them.This made me wonder - has BU ever had a player that he recruited stay all four years?
Trent and Monte were Groce recruits. I can't think of any other four year players in the Underwood era.
I could say, "Brad Underwood has never had a player that he recruited out of high school play for him at Illinois for four years.", but that's really beside the point. In fact, I had no point. It's just an interesting barstool "Did you know?"ism. You can draw your own conclusions about what it means, if anything.BU had to re-recruit those guys. J. Pickett and Tilmon were also in that class. Monte & Trent had the same options as them.
Reggie Bass is in the portal. Lol
I feel like that whole class is all over the map. Since they didn’t get as much exposure thanks to covid.Knew that was coming …
He had a very solid year … Will have serious interest …
If Storr enters will we have serious interest?Knew that was coming …
He had a very solid year … Will have serious interest …
I would guess he and his family wouldn't have interest since we kinda cut him loose, right?If Storr enters will we have serious interest?
Wasn’t that a bad fit last time around? Or did I dream that?Knew that was coming …
He had a very solid year … Will have serious interest …
Speaking of state… who cooled on who? Brock Harding or the Illini?So watching these high school teams at SFC take nothing but good shots is frustrating.
But if you get them 2nd year, they’ll have a year’s experience and they can’t transfer again without sitting out a year.Wasn’t that a bad fit last time around? Or did I dream that?
Reggie Bass is in the portal. Lol
32% on 3'sKnew that was coming …
He had a very solid year … Will have serious interest …
Was he the one “committed” while the rub on here was basically that he didn’t have an actual spot?Knew that was coming …
He had a very solid year … Will have serious interest …
And our results absolutely prove that! /S/Brad doesn't settle for good teams. He fields ELITE teams.