Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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NarrowJ

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RayJ is only a 1 year guy, correct? I see he is listed as a junior, but seems he has played 4 seasons already.
 
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RabidDawgClassic

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LvilleILL said:
Yes-I have not heard a direct name, but I think I have an idea (2 guys in mind)
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mhuml32

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NarrowJ said:
Did not see Mike Mitchell Jr was already off the board. Good pickup for Minnesota.
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Agreed, surprised they could get him. Takes a lot to convince someone to leave Malibu for Minneapolis in March.
 
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Mr. Tibbs said:
if you are Underwood, you have to assume they are gone so you are not caught flat footed
deal with the consequences if they decide to come back and you have someone else already

just like when dating, you cant be afraid to ask out plan B to the dance , if plan A needs more "time" and cant give you an answer.
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Sounds like the voice of Experience
 
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Unpopular opinion, I think we should get Papi Curbelo back and let him med redshirt a year. Starting a season with us with that nasty concussion and ending last season with one, that's some tough breaks. It's not like he wouldn't have value to the team in the practice rooms. Also if he never fully recovered he gets a degree from the greatest University and also could learn to coach from the staff.
But mainly because he and RJ are buddies and I want RJ to stay.
 
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ChiefGritty

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LvilleILL said:
Yes-I have not heard a direct name, but I think I have an idea (2 guys in mind)
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I believe Jalen Cone was the other name that had been mentioned besides RayJ

A lot of similarities between the two, another volume scoring mid-major PG with one year of eligibility.

Cone was a four-star HS recruit and has shown the ability to play at the high-major level, with the connection to our staff having played for Frazier at VT. He's also an outstanding 3 point shooter, stronger than RayJ.

RayJ is an Illinois kid for whom this would be his big exciting chance, and he's been the more prolific offensive creator of the two. He's also his reigning conference player of the year and has played for really good teams at Boise State and Toledo, whereas Cone has gone 21-46 in two years at Northern Arizona.

Cone is the more explosive athlete, but RayJ is bigger and longer.

Who ya got, Loyalty?
 
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IlliniwekKDR

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Colorado Springs, CO
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Baskins Tiger said:
Unpopular opinion, I think we should get Papi Curbelo back and let him med redshirt a year. Starting a season with us with that nasty concussion and ending last season with one, that's some tough breaks. It's not like he wouldn't have value to the team in the practice rooms. Also if he never fully recovered he gets a degree from the greatest University and also could learn to coach from the staff.
But mainly because he and RJ are buddies and I want RJ to stay.
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I don't believe I see a coaching future for Andre...
 
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Indy Illini Fan

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ChiefGritty said:
I believe Jalen Cone was the other name that had been mentioned besides RayJ

A lot of similarities between the two, another volume scoring mid-major PG with one year of eligibility.

Cone was a four-star HS recruit and has shown the ability to play at the high-major level, with the connection to our staff having played for Frazier at VT. He's also an outstanding 3 point shooter, stronger than RayJ.

RayJ is an Illinois kid for whom this would be his big exciting chance, and he's been the more prolific offensive creator of the two. He's also his reigning conference player of the year and has played for really good teams at Boise State and Toledo, whereas Cone has gone 21-46 in two years at Northern Arizona.

Cone is the more explosive athlete, but RayJ is bigger and longer.

Who ya got, Loyalty?
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Neither … 🤷🏻‍♂️
 
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willillini

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Mr. Tibbs said:
if you are Underwood, you have to assume they are gone so you are not caught flat footed
deal with the consequences if they decide to come back and you have someone else already

just like when dating, you cant be afraid to ask out plan B to the dance , if plan A needs more "time" and cant give you an answer.
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but plan B wants to know who they'll dance with and share time with.
 
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There are highly confident players who can shrug off Underwoods (or any coaches) rants and just play.
that is the kind of guy who (like TJS) goes about his business at a very high level without it being personal but
understanding it is motivational. it is also the same player who can handle the last 5 minutes of a game that
way. The guys we want. Unfortunately, its hard to figure out who those 17-18 year old kids are until its too
late, and also the 50-60%? of the portal? Everybody thought it was Epps.
 
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