Knowing both of these things makes us all very old.The only reason I knew that was from his mention in an Eminem song ha
Knowing both of these things makes us all very old.The only reason I knew that was from his mention in an Eminem song ha
Number 1 - wow. Is that due to our apportioning more to hoops than football relative to other schools?We’re good on NIL. We’re number 1 in the conference now. We could realistically pay a player whatever they wanted. That won’t happen though.
I get it, we're not paying it. But there definitely is a finite amount of money so any $$ that go to Storr are not available for other players that we might want Brad to recruit.
That's Christopher Kirkpatrick, an amazing young talent. Because he is from New Trier, he will probably attend Stanford or an Ivy League school.
I would guess Ryan Kalkbrenner is staying put now that McDermott signed an extension. JMHO.I'd like Storr a lot but also would hope there would be more additions to come.
Having Storr as more of a 2nd/3rd option would be a good team. I'd be incredibly excited with a Domask return, Storr, a certain big playing in Omaha, and a guard.
I think some of the efficiency issues are being asked to carry to the load for Wisconsin since they lack talent on the perimeter imo. Also, Gard's offense sucks.Just for comparisons:
True Sophomore Terrance Shannon
12.9 PPG
4 RPG
1.4 APG
44.8%/35.7%/75.6% shooting splits
114.8 Offensive Rating
95.3 Defensive Rating
21.1 PER
True Sophomore AJ Storrs
16.2 PPG
3.7 RPG
1.0 APG
43.5%/31.4%/81.3% shooting splits
109.7 Offensive Rating
110.3 Defensive Rating
19.6 PER
Efficiency needs to improve, defense has to improve. That said, he's showing that he can carry the offensive load at a younger age than Shannon. That bodes well for when he further develops and has a better supporting cast. Sign me up.
We got some large donations the past month. For both programs.Number 1 - wow. Is that due to our apportioning more to hoops than football relative to other schools?
Probably right but I don't think McDermott leaving was ever a real possibility and even then you would think that if he did leave he would attempt to bring Kalkbrenner with him.I would guess Ryan Kalkbrenner is staying put now that McDermott signed an extension. JMHO.
Looked him up: I love that a kid who goes to New Trier plays for "Meanstreets".Danny Houlihan
Just for comparisons:
True Sophomore Terrance Shannon
12.9 PPG
4 RPG
1.4 APG
44.8%/35.7%/75.6% shooting splits
114.8 Offensive Rating
95.3 Defensive Rating
21.1 PER
True Sophomore AJ Storrs
16.2 PPG
3.7 RPG
1.0 APG
43.5%/31.4%/81.3% shooting splits
109.7 Offensive Rating
110.3 Defensive Rating
19.6 PER
Efficiency needs to improve, defense has to improve. That said, he's showing that he can carry the offensive load at a younger age than Shannon. That bodes well for when he further develops and has a better supporting cast. Sign me up.
I agree. Akron will be a tough competitor for him.Probably right but I don't think McDermott leaving was ever a real possibility and even then you would think that if he did leave he would attempt to bring Kalkbrenner with him.
Though even if he entered the portal every team in the country would be in on him including a former Illini coach.
When it comes to health of the program, would you prioritize your dollars towards DIA or NIL?We got some large donations the past month. For both programs.
Yes lol.When it comes to health of the program, would you prioritize your dollars towards DIA or NIL?
I think some of the efficiency issues are being asked to carry to the load for Wisconsin since they lack talent on the perimeter imo. Also, Gard's offense sucks.
Think he might excel on a team with more talent around him on the perimeter and that plays a bit more free offensively.
Curious. When it's all said and done do the Illini end up with anything close to Domask and Shannon?^Gonna land some really good players once again this offseason
Just my two cents... I feel like the chatter of Storr is premature. I am sure he knows our interest level, but I doubt it is a done deal already (maybe I am wrong). Alot will change over the next couple of months. Coaching changes, draft feedback, kids withdrawing from the draft, waivers, and NIL negotiations can change what happens and who is available. I find it unlikely that Illinois is willing to agree to TSJ money for Storr without a clearer picture of what other options will be available!
I have to be the idiot to ask. If we can buy almost any team we want, why do our coaches spend millions of dollars a year traveling the globe watching 16-year olds play ball? Seems like a waste of time and money.^Gonna land some really good players once again this offseason
You still have to do evaluations, visits, build the relationship etc.I have to be the idiot to ask. If we can buy almost any team we want, why do our coaches spend millions of dollars a year traveling the globe watching 16-year olds play ball? Seems like a waste of time and money.
I have to be the idiot to ask. If we can buy almost any team we want, why do our coaches spend millions of dollars a year traveling the globe watching 16-year olds play ball? Seems like a waste of time and money.
And the other big thing with high school recruiting today is even if they don’t come here initially, we’ll have a second (even third?) chance with them in the portal. That’s probably a big reason we ended up getting QC this year. Those relationships pay dividends down the road.Because we also want kids like Morez Johnson and Jeremiah Fears ...
And Chester finds us diamonds in the rough like Jase Butler ... Remember the name ...
And the other big thing with high school recruiting today is even if they don’t come here initially, we’ll have a second (even third?) chance with them in the portal. That’s probably a big reason we ended up getting QC this year. Those relationships pay dividends down the road.
Never burn bridges!And TJ ... And Mayer ... And Harmon ... And Feliz ... And Plummer ...
Relationships matter ...
YesCurious. When it's all said and done do the Illini end up with anything close to Domask and Shannon?