Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[altgeld88]

Wait is a goat rodeo better than a real rodeo?

Real rodeo (in Montana or Alberta, preferably) >>> goat steeplechase >>> goat rodeo

 

[Bbuck21]

If we land the majority of our transfer targets, the only way Ty will start is if we see unprecedented improvement in his shooting skills. From what I'm hearing, he'll provide frontcourt depth next season.

Sorry, I don't buy that.

 

[illini0440]

Was it Brad's decision or Mom's?

Moms

 

[TampaToo]

If everything plays out like they want I have a hard time seeing Ty starting next year

Unless he miraculously comes up with a solid offensive skill set.

 

[illini0440]

Is the shooting something that can be improved, at least from 15 feet and in?

When you want the shot charts to look like this the 15 footer doesn’t do a whole lot.

 

[illini0440]

Sorry, I don't buy that.

You should

 

[TampaToo]

Wondered this about many of them for a while? Except for Pru's of course.

Gotta have some type of hobby.

 

[3nDGuy]

Morez bolting?

Oops… oh yeah. Too much bourbon

 

[illini0440]

A floor spacing 5 is kinda essential to allow Ty to be the player he has been.

But all he needs is bare competence at wide open catch and shoot looks and things change for him.

I don’t know if he will ever get there

 

[ChiefGritty]

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When you want the shot charts to look like this the 15 footer doesn’t do a whole lot.

An open catch-and-shoot 3 is also the easier thing to learn and develop in some ways, despite being from further away.

 

[3nDGuy]

this has to be a bit of a yips situation, right? I've honestly never seen a guy his size, with some of the skill he has footwork wise, who has played ball most of his life, and was able to knock down a midrange shot in high school, become literally unwilling to shoot a jump shot.

For real, can you share any details on what's going on with him?

Gotta be the yips. He passed up several open LAY-UPS this year only to kick it out like the ball was a hot potato.
I love the guy but very frustrating to watch.

 

[Illiniprime]

Maddox
Storr
Domask
Coleman
Garrison

Ty
DGL
Goode
Hansberry
Morez
Davis

Works for me

 

[chudaman]

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When you want the shot charts to look like this the 15 footer doesn’t do a whole lot.

OTOH When you have Ayo type who is automatic from mid range then the opposition doesn't go on 30-0 runs.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Jalen Shelley, Link Academy , Small Forward

Jalen Shelley is a 6-8, 175-pound Small Forward from Frisco, TX.

247sports.com

 

[Bbuck21]

Wild Turkey Rare Breed on the sphere rock for me *clink*

I appreciate Bulleit, Buffalo Trace, McKenna, etc., and lots of JD in college, but Wild Turkey 101 has been my go to for 40 years. And my grandfather's before that.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Smh. Proves we're behind the times.

Everyone has switched over to Microsoft teams video calls and we are still stuck on zoom.

Just proves Brad is a fraudulent coach that will tank this program.

This made me chuckle … Elite post …

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Penny Hardaway’s son transferring from Memphis. That’s funny

Fran’s son transferring from Iowa … Lol …

 

[Bbuck21]

You should

Ouch!

 

[DrMac210]

Gotta be the yips. He passed up several open LAY-UPS this year only to kick it out like the ball was a hot potato.
I love the guy but very frustrating to watch.

THIS.

 

[Bbuck21]

Let it go.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Love Ty but his inability to shoot is a big problem in him seeing the floor in the future

Which absolutely pains me …

Never have to question Ty’s effort or level of care … But not being a threat to shoot is an absolute killer …

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Was it Brad's decision or Mom's?

Brad never wanted to Ace to leave …

 

[More3s]

If everything plays out like they want I have a hard time seeing Ty starting next year

I feel bad for Ty and from everything I’ve ever seen he’s universally loved by fans, players, coaches, etc, (for good reason) but imo this would be a net positive for the team’s potential ceiling next year. I feel terrible saying it, but I’m kind of glad to hear from an insider that this might be the direction that Brad and the staff is looking to go.

 

[doltmanns]

Which absolutely pains me …

Never have to question Ty’s effort or level of care … But not being a threat to shoot is an absolute killer …

Would a sports psychologist help? I'm being serious. Many professional golfers now employ one.

 

[Bbuck21]

With all the whiskey talk, I‘m starting to understand the posts.

With all the whiskey talk, I‘m starting to understand the posts.

You really need to do more than "talk" whiskey to understand these threads.