Mikey camp was/is very split on Illinois …
It’s a recruitment that kind of took a turn when more and more people got involved … And the kid is not worth the asking price … Per sources …
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Mikey camp was/is very split on Illinois …
It’s a recruitment that kind of took a turn when more and more people got involved … And the kid is not worth the asking price … Per sources …
recruiting is fluid as we are always told
Correct. We had 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed “glue guys.”
If it was just up to Mikey … He’d probably be an Illini … Then Brad would be very likely to go 4/4 … But like you said … Recruiting is fluid and it’s not always up to the kid …
The whole college basketball world knows we need a PG so we sign a 3* combo guard with a bad offer list. What am I missing that has people excited about this?
2023 UConn - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2022 Kansas - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2021 Baylor - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2020 No Tourney
2019 Virginia - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2023 UConn looked about like our team this year, recruiting-wise. Lot of mid-4-star guys and 3 stars. Their leading scorer wasn't even a top 100 recruit.
2022 Kansas' two best players on the 2022 team were both 3 stars - #145 and #179 recruits in their HS class.
2021 Baylor's main rotation guys were two kids that barely cracked the top 100 and then two other guys that weren't even ranked (not even 3 stars, 0 stars)
2020 No Tourney
2019 Virginia also looked a lot like us, recruiting-wise. Lot of mid-4-stars and they had an unranked guy as 2nd leading scorer.
And no, I'm not guaranteeing a National Championship
. Let's not immediately start furiously cranking out that strawman response. All I'm saying: taking Jase Butler is not going to be the end of the world. There is light at the end of the tunnel. Step away from the ledge, people.drsmitty74
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Is it still a Jan '24 decision as reported earlier or could it be sooner than that?
drsmitty74
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I'm excited because the staff likes him. Don't know about you, but I think they know better than I.
January timeline as of today … Expect another visit from him this month …
Joel Goodson
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2023 UConn - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2022 Kansas - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2021 Baylor - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2020 No Tourney
2019 Virginia - 13 players, no 5 stars, and supposed 'glue guys' = National Champs
2023 UConn looked about like our team this year, recruiting-wise. Lot of mid-4-star guys and 3 stars. Their leading scorer wasn't even a top 100 recruit.
2022 Kansas' two best players on the 2022 team were both 3 stars - #145 and #179 recruits in their HS class.
2021 Baylor's main rotation guys were two kids that barely cracked the top 100 and then two other guys that weren't even ranked (not even 3 stars, 0 stars)
2020 No Tourney
2019 Virginia also looked a lot like us, recruiting-wise. Lot of mid-4-stars and they had an unranked guy as 2nd leading scorer.
And no, I'm not guaranteeing a National Championship
or off of it
We’re not banking on them being better scouts than you or I though. That should be a given. In this situation We’re banking on them knowing more than every other P5 program that decided not to offer him which is a different equation for me.
Joel Goodson
- ties will be resolved
does this sound like a scrub?
Max Feldman:
MY TAKE
A highly intriguing upside play for Illinois, identifying Butler as a versatile combo-guard with untapped potential. Butler has a craft-based game and has shown the ability to swiftly shift between on and off ball duties. The biggest strength is the 6-5 guard's feel for the game and basketball IQ. Fantastic instincts, sees the floor at a high level and processes defenses briskly. Streaky at times in 3SSB and can be prone to tough shot attempts on the perimeter, but has shown the ability to score at all three levels and is proficient around the rim when he gets there (88th percentile with JGE). The ultra-confident lefty has a pure, quick trigger stroke and scores it in bunches. The Cali product's physical development will be key to getting on the floor as both a defender and as a space creator offensively. At times, he's been forced to rely on his shot-making and pull-up game because he didn't have the second gear to blow by on-ball defenders, but when alongside other handlers who can tilt a defense off the bounce, his offensive game should scale up smoothly in time. Similar to Jakstys, it'll be a process with the weight room playing additional importance, but the potential reward is high for the late-blooming, overlooked guard stocked with craft.
Max Feldman:
MY TAKE
A highly intriguing upside play for Illinois, identifying Butler as a versatile combo-guard with untapped potential. Butler has a craft-based game and has shown the ability to swiftly shift between on and off ball duties. The biggest strength is the 6-5 guard's feel for the game and basketball IQ. Fantastic instincts, sees the floor at a high level and processes defenses briskly. Streaky at times in 3SSB and can be prone to tough shot attempts on the perimeter, but has shown the ability to score at all three levels and is proficient around the rim when he gets there (88th percentile with JGE). The ultra-confident lefty has a pure, quick trigger stroke and scores it in bunches. The Cali product's physical development will be key to getting on the floor as both a defender and as a space creator offensively. At times, he's been forced to rely on his shot-making and pull-up game because he didn't have the second gear to blow by on-ball defenders, but when alongside other handlers who can tilt a defense off the bounce, his offensive game should scale up smoothly in time. Similar to Jakstys, it'll be a process with the weight room playing additional importance, but the potential reward is high for the late-blooming, overlooked guard stocked with craft.
We're banking on them knowing what's best for the Illini program. I'll settle for that.
If I had to guess, sooner
.y Fears and .iah Fears?
Where are you seeing excitement?
Okay I think I've talked myself into this one...
There is something pleasing to the eye about watching someone who plays under control. Gotta get crafty when you can't blow by people. Love how comfortable he looks with defenders up on him - has no intention of giving up his dribble when he gets bumped, invites contact and uses that against his defender, creates space to finish near the rim or on the perimeter to get a shot off. Love his release as well as general posture on his shot. Feels better than whatever % he shot over the summer. Definitely the kind of guy that if he has a good game, the opposing team is asking "how the hell is this guy killing us?"
Brad saw booty-ball and it was like Wayne seeing the '64 Strat.
There is something pleasing to the eye about watching someone who plays under control. Gotta get crafty when you can't blow by people. Love how comfortable he looks with defenders up on him - has no intention of giving up his dribble when he gets bumped, invites contact and uses that against his defender, creates space to finish near the rim or on the perimeter to get a shot off. Love his release as well as general posture on his shot. Feels better than whatever % he shot over the summer. Definitely the kind of guy that if he has a good game, the opposing team is asking "how the hell is this guy killing us?"
Brad saw booty-ball and it was like Wayne seeing the '64 Strat.
Ya know who puts way more stock into rankings??? The fans…..coaches don’t give a crap about rankings. There are diamonds in the rough every year and highly rated buddy ever year.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Give me high BB IQ and 3 stars al mf day. See: Baby Fat DWill.
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