The Stanford big guy, Javon Small, and St. Thomas are my three favorites as of now.
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Joel Goodson
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'26 Indy PG/CG playing for Meanstreets:
we offered a good while ago and he's visited
we offered a good while ago and he's visited
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Isn’t there a Euro Center with some bulk that would like playing on a Euro level of pay with NIL?
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International players can’t collect NIL money in the states. They can when they go home/back overseas though
I believe only US players can get NIL
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
Never mind. Thanks for that. That Stanford kid is exactly what I was hoping for.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
Is it just me, or is this worded specifically using "collect" and not "earn", and does that mean what I think it does?
He's also just better defensively on the perimeter. He's a great athlete but not super explosive vertically so he's not a great rim protector.
But put him on the wing and his length and mobility can cause problems.
Maxime Raynaud would be an insane get. I saw him play against AZ earlier this season. Skilled inside/outside big man with 3-point range. He would change the game plans of our opponents.
I just used collect just because. No double meaning behind my post
Raynaud paired with Amani/Morez to do all the dirty work would be a pretty fierce frontcourt.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
rumor I read is to Michigan
Yep he’s really good. Tends to get bullied on the defensive side and is very inconsistent but when’s he’s on he’d likely be a top 5 Center in the Big10
Yes, that would be an excellent three-man rotation at the 4/5 spots. Add in Ty who can also play there (though we're all hoping he can develop a shot a be more of a perimeter player).
While we’re at it let’s grab steff curry on the outside
Joel Goodson
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this kid, Fears and AJ:
I kinda want both the 7 ft European dudes.
Don't know if it's realistic but both appear to be able to play on the perimeter which would present a entire host of matchup problems being able to play 5 out with two 7 footers on the court.
IlliniTilDeath
- Chicago, IL
Let’s gooooooo
Because they didn't hardly play him during the regular season. Huge mistake but hard to criticize Underwood too much after the season they had. I do think Dainja should have played a lot more though.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
He was unplayable in a lot of situations because he was lost on defense. He seemed to improve towards the end of the season, but still had some serious lapses. Underwood's job is to win games, not play a guy hoping the light comes on.
I thought Dain was a sieve on defense for most of the year, specifically switching on screens and rolls. He seemed more engaged toward the end of the year.
IlliniTilDeath
- Chicago, IL
100% He also decided to start rebounding towards the end too. At the end of the day he gets dominated by great teams.
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