Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Emerson Bigguns]

I'll take the over

I have to believe he wouldn't go somewhere unless he was promised to be a starter, and if you start Dain you kind of have to build everything else around him. He could have averaged 15 and 8 here, if he was featured. There will be a handful of matchups in that league where he will struggle, but most nights the big man will eat.
Also, Memphis is on TV pretty regularly, so I'm excited we still get to see him.
I feel like this was a mutual break up, as much as that is possible. Glad he landed on a team that typically has a chance to dance.

 

[AnnaMay]

Wait is this serious, did I miss the insiders chatter? Seems kind of shocking to take a red shirt and then transfer.

Nothing should be shocking when it comes to transferring these days.

 

[illini0440]

Dain Shaq
Gritty

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

Neat or gtfo

A buddy of mine served me some Whistle Pig on the rocks during the 30-0 run. I didn’t say anything, and of course I drank it… but I went ahead and poured my second glass myself.

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

Wait is this serious, did I miss the insiders chatter? Seems kind of shocking to take a red shirt and then transfer.

You find it shocking that a kid that was so buried on the depth chart he decided to sit out the season, might look to go somewhere he isn't buried on the depth chart? I'd be more shocked if he stays. The kid is definitely a competitor. He seems like the kind of kid who has a need to be on the court a lot. I'm not convinced we can give him that.

 

[jamarvelous31]

I'll take the over

I like DD, but Memphis is a train wreck where 1st round pick big men the last decade haven't put up 15 & 8.

I hope he does, but the under is the play.

 

[ChiefGritty]

Dain Shaq
Gritty

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

 

[Krombopulos_Michael]

Dain Shaq
Gritty

Well yeah, because Shaq made all of his money in college. Everybody knows that

 

[rtbritt]

I mean I know the exact number but I can't share that ... Lol ...

So let's just say low 6 figures ...

Wait he didn’t bring his offer to you to see if you’d match it, did he, Josh?!

 

[CoalCity]

What is the purpose of this quiet period?

To give people on fan boards a chance to talk about culinary subjects, politics, religion and anything besides basketball

 

[CoalCity]

Chief is the MC of the goat rope

 

[AnnaMay]

I like DD, but Memphis is a train wreck where 1st round pick big men the last decade haven't put up 15 & 8.

I hope he does, but the under is the play.

Maybe, but his per 40 numbers are way above 15 and 8

 

[Illini 993]

Fears ended up with 14 points (6 of 15, 2 of 5 on 3s,) 6RB, and 4 assists.

 

[chief]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1776263836200476685

Hope the Bear is getting paid! Good luck DD!!

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

I like DD, but Memphis is a train wreck where 1st round pick big men the last decade haven't put up 15 & 8.

I hope he does, but the under is the play.

Their recent 1st round big men have been true freshmen. Drafted for upside, not necessarily for what they did at Memphis.

Dain is a full-grown man with a big booty and a big bag of tricks.

 

[DekalbILLfan]

I mean I know the exact number but I can't share that ... Lol ...

So let's just say low 6 figures ...

Do these guys get paid upfront? Or is it a biweekly pay schedule like a 9-5 job.

 

[sacraig]

View attachment 33263

Does this burn your mouth while the still-frozen center breaks your teeth? If not, I don't want it.

 

[altgeld88]

I said RODEO, not steeplechase.

 

[altgeld88]

Neat or gtfo

It's exactly this type of rigidity that's simply ruining the board. I used to be an absolutist about it, too, but have learned to enjoy the occasional cube, particularly in sweltering weather.

 

[Illini2010-11]

What is the purpose of this quiet period?

For the NCAA police (aka Bruce Pearl and co, etc.) to try and catch competition "violating" the rule to get them on double secret probation.

 

[2un4giving]

More than Ray J? Asking for a friend.

But really tho…

 

[sacraig]

It's exactly this type of rigidity that's simply ruining the board. I used to be an absolutist about it, too, but have learned to enjoy the occasional cube, particularly in sweltering weather.

One large cube, fine. Lots of cubes, no thanks. Melts too much and makes it too watery.

 

[Illini2010-11]

One large cube, fine. Lots of cubes, no thanks. Melts too much and makes it too watery.

And it has to be produced correctly to ensure that the whiskey does not get watered down.

Those who use many "small" ice cubes in their whiskey might as well just pour water into it...it is already ruined.

 

[doowink]

I mean I know the exact number but I can't share that ... Lol ...

So let's just say low 6 figures ...

Wish him nothing but the best....there's a lot of kids in college that would be turning cartwheels if you told them they'd be making 6 figures while still in school