Players just don't tweet that out. I think you need to take him at his word. that was then, this is now.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Which made us extremely one dimensional on both ends
We will see. Think they want a less ball dominant 5 along with a stretch 4 (Xavier Amos is a good fit imo)
Fr Coleman is a stud. Didn’t play great today but man that kid can do it all
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
I can understand it’s not our style, but man it just seems like we need someone who can counter these 7+ footers that have been our kryptonite. It seems like Purdue is going to just keep cycling them in.
Wait so you don’t think Morez will start???
Skilled 7 footers don’t just grow on trees….
Bigtex
- DFW
Unfortunately the guys returning (not incoming freshman) aren’t feature guys. All nice roll players but need to find goto guys in the portal.
201154JC
- Rockford, IL
I agree, however, it was sure fun watching him destroy Wisconsin on 2/2/22. 37 an 12. The snowstorm game.
You or anyone else don’t know what these players will be next year. I especially won’t be calling the ‘ROLL’ or ‘ROLE’ players. I think these players are better than that.
I was just referring to the fact that we recruited him and he took an OV
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My ideal attack for the transfer portal is to go snag 3-4 big fish and let our young players blossom around them. My projections will not include Dain Sincere or Nicolo as it seems they would be the portal leans at the moment.
Starters
1. Portal PG - My preference is Boswell. Has struggled at times in first two seasons, but his age suggests he can continue to work toward his HIGH ceiling on both ends. With Fletch, he can be a dominant point of attack defender.
2. Portal SG - I don’t have a specific name here. Just hoping for a player that can fill up the score sheet and shoot the 3 at a high clip.
3. Portal SF - My preference is Storr. Like others, he’s not my favorite player but that may just be because he was at Wisconsin. I loved him on St. John’s. If Brad (and two different staffs) want to bring him in, I trust they believe they can maximize his potential.
4. Ty - Moving Ty back to his forward position as we return to having more traditional bigs. I really view Ty as positionless. Optimistic he will take a leap on both sides of the court next season, specifically finishing at the rim.
5. Portal Center - My preference is Kalkbrenner. May be recency bias but I’d love a defensive eraser in the middle. It seems like there were more mentions of Kalk earlier in the year but hopefully this dream ain’t dead.
Bench
DGL - Harmon-type role, hopefully we don’t recruit over him here
Goode - sniper, reliable, can play 12 or 32 min depending on matchup
Amani - Can play 4 or 5, high upside need to find ways to get him minutes
Morez - Can also play 4 or 5, may be more limited than most hope for an incoming 5star but I see him doing well in 10-15 mpg role
That 9 man lineup would still be pretty versatile even with a traditional PG and C. Amani or Morez could give you small ball 5 minutes. Ty could play a guard spot with multiple bigs. You could go 4 shooters around the center spot. Our young core of Amani Morez and DGL would all have consistent roles even though we’re bringing in 4 starters. Goode can fill in as a starter if DGL isn’t giving us the scoring punch off the bench that Brad likes (push 2/3 man to the bench).
Just spewing out my 2 cents. Everything is fluid this time of year and I don’t have any insider information. Interested to continue reading what directions others have in mind for next season.
As always, I-L-L
My ideal attack for the transfer portal is to go snag 3-4 big fish and let our young players blossom around them. My projections will not include Dain Sincere or Nicolo as it seems they would be the portal leans at the moment.
Starters
1. Portal PG - My preference is Boswell. Has struggled at times in first two seasons, but his age suggests he can continue to work toward his HIGH ceiling on both ends. With Fletch, he can be a dominant point of attack defender.
2. Portal SG - I don’t have a specific name here. Just hoping for a player that can fill up the score sheet and shoot the 3 at a high clip.
3. Portal SF - My preference is Storr. Like others, he’s not my favorite player but that may just be because he was at Wisconsin. I loved him on St. John’s. If Brad (and two different staffs) want to bring him in, I trust they believe they can maximize his potential.
4. Ty - Moving Ty back to his forward position as we return to having more traditional bigs. I really view Ty as positionless. Optimistic he will take a leap on both sides of the court next season, specifically finishing at the rim.
5. Portal Center - My preference is Kalkbrenner. May be recency bias but I’d love a defensive eraser in the middle. It seems like there were more mentions of Kalk earlier in the year but hopefully this dream ain’t dead.
Bench
DGL - Harmon-type role, hopefully we don’t recruit over him here
Goode - sniper, reliable, can play 12 or 32 min depending on matchup
Amani - Can play 4 or 5, high upside need to find ways to get him minutes
Morez - Can also play 4 or 5, may be more limited than most hope for an incoming 5star but I see him doing well in 10-15 mpg role
That 9 man lineup would still be pretty versatile even with a traditional PG and C. Amani or Morez could give you small ball 5 minutes. Ty could play a guard spot with multiple bigs. You could go 4 shooters around the center spot. Our young core of Amani Morez and DGL would all have consistent roles even though we’re bringing in 4 starters. Goode can fill in as a starter if DGL isn’t giving us the scoring punch off the bench that Brad likes (push 2/3 man to the bench).
Just spewing out my 2 cents. Everything is fluid this time of year and I don’t have any insider information. Interested to continue reading what directions others have in mind for next season.
As always, I-L-L
Eh. I think it moreso the personnel around Kofi than Kofi himself.
Could have been a lot more dynamic offensively but they simply didn't have the athleticism on on the wing that could get to the rim and finish. Especially so once Ayo was gone.
Defensively you were just kinda forced into playing drop coverage off pnrs.
We really just need a 7 footer to take up space, elbow people in the head, and throw people to the ground on the defensive end. Then they can get blown on too hard on offense, and get the foul call.
I needed this laughter. Thank you.
Reminds me of the song by Player - “Baby Come Back”. The was a Loyalty poster that changed the song to “Kofi Come Back” a couple years ago…which was an awesome post.
Now’s the time for the remake “Coleman Come Back”.
What say you Loyalty poster…..?
Oh gotchu
Is he a legit 5 though? Isn't he only 6"8?
Everyone needs a BB Verdonk...our Edey kryptonite, one upon a time
Don't sleep on Jase Butler.
Kalk isn't bad, but watching him play he seemed a little uncoordinated even for a Big.
While we are going to bring in some very good talent sky is the limit for Jase and Morez
Really want to see Sencire back, but would still root for him from afar.
I don't know. Watching him come out of the game and walk off the court to hug McDermott kinda made it seem like he was done at Creighton.
I would assume pro ball, but maybe he will try to take a year to make as much money as possible.
Yes, the 3 time Big East defensive player of the year, isn’t bad.
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