Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[theNewGuy]

Would Fardaws Aimaq be a good Coleman replacement or is he more strictly a 5?
Do we still have interest in him?

 

[Heisenbobble]

See Bryce Hopkins

Barnes has barely played in two season at Michigan. Hopkins dominated the Big East in his second season of college hoops. This isn't a close comp at all.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Is anyone else feeling unusually out of touch with who we're targeting out of HS?

Looking at 247's supposed offer list for the '24 class, Certa is the only name I even recognize as a possibility.

Carlos Harris … Austin Swartz … Jonathan Powell …

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Would Fardaws Aimaq be a good Coleman replacement or is he more strictly a 5?
Do we still have interest in him?

He’d be a take … Brad wanted him when he went into the portal around Christmas time …

 

[Joel Goodson]

Barnes has barely played in two season at Michigan. Hopkins dominated the Big East in his second season of college hoops. This isn't a close comp at all.

I think his point is that Hopkins barely played at Kentucky. And the larger point is that you really, really need to know the player and have a fairly good idea of how he projects.

 

[LvilleILL]

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

 

[Heisenbobble]

I think his point is that Hopkins barely played at Kentucky. And the larger point is that you really, really need to know the player and have a fairly good idea of how he projects.

Okay, my point is that Barnes has had two FULL seasons to show *something*, anything. He hasn't. Hopkins excelled in year 2. Barnes might end up being a decent player, but I'd put huge money on that only happening at a lower level.

 

[3nDGuy]

See Bryce Hopkins

See Podz… wait… he’s both?

 

[Illiniguy13]

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

fire up the Bryce Hopkins jokes

 

[WeWillWhen]

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

Hopkins to Georgetown with Cooley?

 

[LvilleILL]

Hopkins to Georgetown with Cooley?

Potentially. Could look elsewhere as well

 

[Heisenbobble]

Hopkins to Georgetown with Cooley?

Georgetown would be the betting favorite, I'd assume.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637844654203740161

 

[blackdog]

Potentially. Could look elsewhere as well

 

[Eternal Optimist]

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

Bryce Hopkins “liked” your comment, so that is pretty telling.

 

[The Dying Illini]

Okay, my point is that Barnes has had two FULL seasons to show *something*, anything. He hasn't. Hopkins excelled in year 2. Barnes might end up being a decent player, but I'd put huge money on that only happening at a lower level.

Would have to agree with the overall takes on Bryce vs Isaiah. We're talking about two completely different talent levels and expectations entering college. Hopkins just needed consistent minutes and excelled.

Barnes in two years could not earn any tick and get on the floor. Still see Barnes transferring to a mid major not another high major D1. Thats a dude who would do well in the Horizon/Summit league.

Bryce is a high major player anywhere he goes.

 

[sacraig]

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

Dan's bank account is lucking it's chops at that possibility.

 

[SweetLuh]

Demarcus Sharp NW St……Yay or Nay?
Numbers look good but can’t say I watched much Southland conference.

 

[Bryce Hopkins]

Potentially. Could look elsewhere as well

Why not kill 2 birds with one stone?

I'd like to announce my entry into the portal along with my bid for the White House

#HOPKINS2024

 

[Scoregasm]

Thordes

Would not be surprised to see Hopkins enter the portal again

Third time a charm?

 

[FinallyMadeAnAccount]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637852553315508241

 

[Heisenbobble]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1637852553315508241

Future Auburn Tiger?

 

[JMoser16]

I look at a team like UConn and see an idea of what we could be like next year. Great guard play, with good outside shooting supplemented all by a superior presence down low and athleticism at every position. Not sure how/if Brad could build a roster like that in this off-season, but Hurley only returned 3 rotational players from last year. Albeit, we have no one like Sanogo or Jordan Hawkins on our roster

 

[IlliniTaffy]

Rienk Mast entered the portal out of Bradley. 6-9 big that can shoot from outside. Illinois will be very interested.