chiefini
- Rockford, Illinois
YES! /s
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
hehe.
Cliffmas was my baptism into this wonderful world of Illini angst.
I just want to get through May before ashes, ashes we all go boom. Everybody breathe, people.
And? Still think it’s a massive step down from RayJ and disappointing in comparison to what was promised. That’s just my opinion. Hope I’m wrong. And do we even know if he’s an option?
Let’s up the stakes to something really unique like fried ice cream!
There's no "And", I made the points I wanted to. He's one of the top PGs if he's available and he can certainly shoot just fine. Look at RayJ's shot attempts and usage. He's ball dominant too, he just doesn't facilitate as much/well.
Bigs: Guerrier, Dain, Hansberry, (Rodgers) (Goode)
Wings: Domask, Harmon, Goode, Rodgers, Epps
Point: (Harmon), (Epps), (Rodgers) Moretti, Gibbs-Lawhorn
The interior & wings actually look fairly deep and talented -- would likely improve as the season progressed.
The main problem would be point guard by committee unless Moretti or DGL developed over the summer.
Even without Shannon and Hawkins, that's plenty of guys for a transfer PG to pass the ball to.
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Is there a deadline for Shannon to announce himself as a graduate transfer?
Its too premature to make that assumption. Dain has played one year of college hoops. Quincy was third team All ACC. Its premature to write off Domask as not being solid too. I feel if we add TSJ and a solid grad transfer at pg we will be fine. We should even be better than last year if our shooting is much improved. I personally feel it will be with the addition of Domask, a healthy Goode, Quincy, and even Harmon who should also be an improvement over last years outside shooting. While I hope we keep Hawk, TSJ, and Ray J but we have improved all ready as shooters and added experience. While its preferable to add 2 or 3 of them I do think these additions are undervalued. Also, who knows what jumps someone may take given more opportunity. We seen it happen elsewhere right?
This is exactly how this should work. The university and donors have done their part. If the coach can not hold up to his end of the deal, maybe he needs to be replaced. The days of U of I worrying about losing a coach are over. The coaches should be worried about being replaced if they can not produce. I like Underwood but he nor any coach should ever be in a position to get too comfortable.
Ooooh, someone trying to establish position as a new insider…I love it when the board turns Bravo TV
No one promised anyone. You can't count on anyone until they are on campus. That is the world we live in.
I don’t understand why the ncaa tournament is the definition of success. Brad has won Big Ten tournaments and championships. The tournament is a one and done event. I mean did anyone pick Florida Atlantic and San Diego St. to do as well as they did?
Epps transferred to Georgetown.
If I’ve read this board correctly, we’ve gone from Final Four contender to four wins, tops… and absolutely nothing has happened.
Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings.
Run it back
Almost like it runs in the family …
Sure, you don’t necessarily need a National Championship banner to be a great program….
Senior moment. I meant Harris.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Then I think you need to go work in the AD's office......
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Kostas
- Naperville, IL
Not my place to tell you what to do and you're well within your rights to tell me to pound sand, but weren't you logging off for a few days?
Appreciate the perspective and behind-the scenes happenings, but you (and Indy, 0440, & DB) don't need to disrupt your vacations and/or sanity breaks to make the likes of us feel better. I'd much rather wait a few days for what y'all impart on us than you become frustrated and fed up with the Board.
And, as always, thanks for all the info you and the others provide
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