I'm not sure if I'd quite call it positionless, although I know that term has been tossed out before. But the signing of Boswell and pursuit of Maddox indicates we're going to have a clear distinction between guards, wings and bigs. BUT, it does seem like Brad wants to play 5 out, and probably prefers to have 5 shooters on the floor as much as possible. So it will be interesting to see who they eventually pursue for a 5. I watched Morez some last night in that USA vs world game, and was VERY impressed by how well he moves for a big guy. He has so much potential, but I wouldn't be surprised if Brad wants him to work to develop his outside shot more before he gets a starting role. He seems to have a decent start to one, so hopefully it can be developed and fully integrated into his game. Either way, it does seem like he will get significant playing time next year, although I'd be surprised if he starts right away as a freshman.
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Boswell is a more important piece to the puzzle than Storr.
I really want both, and if we can't get Storr it will be important to find someone who brings some of those attributes, but I think people are kind of incorrectly underrating Boswell.
Very good (if a bit inconsistent) player now, and his upside is enormous.
And he's our hometown boy! That's awesome!
I really want both, and if we can't get Storr it will be important to find someone who brings some of those attributes, but I think people are kind of incorrectly underrating Boswell.
Very good (if a bit inconsistent) player now, and his upside is enormous.
And he's our hometown boy! That's awesome!
Here we go again.
Boswell, Maddox, Davis, and Goode would make us a deadly 3 point shooting team
Sorry, on his way to Champaign I should have said
I know! Right? Former 5 star lead guard with 2 years experience, and some people are acting like KB is just some guy off the street. It is OK to be thrilled by this! I am.
I don’t think the highlight clips truly show his athleticism. Been to several games and he can absolutely jump out of the gym. Put on a show right before games started with highlight reel dunks. Actually I don’t think he uses his athleticism enough. Falls in love with logo 3s sometimes when he has a physical advantage. If he comes to Illini, hope they can utilize that.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Lots of raw talent with this potential 24-25 squad, thus giving credence to your inquiry and to the comparison. However, the chemistry this past season was A+, and we had two guys playing at their absolute peaks and being named All Big Ten - first team.
Not sure we can expect to repeat that type of chemistry/performance. If in Vegas, I'd have to bet on the 23-24 team. (The good news, however, is that we likely won't run into another UConn squad like this past NCAA tourney.)
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
If this is in reference to our remaining on-campus visitor, I think it can mean only one thing.Brad is cooking …
Maddox has left Louisville's campus without a commitment and is en route to Champaign
Shades of Lonzo.
Yea right dude,what?
Gonna add Harris to this assuming he stays coming back. I really think he has a lot of upside.
Hopefully this is about BoothBrad is cooking …
Manny Jackson, Govoner Vaughn, Jerry Colangelo
Purdue probably would have beat us.
Agree that we matched up well against anyone else.
Purdue and UConn were the two teams I wanted eliminated as quickly as possible. I felt all other teams were beatable. Purdue was our Kryptonite and UConn was everybody’s Kryptonite.
People panicking about what our roster is today need to take some deep breaths. The season officially ended 6 days ago. In the two weeks we have focused on next year’s team, we have added three multi-year (potentially…) players who both raise our floor and our ceiling.
I don’t think we have come anywhere close to exhausting our NIL coffers. We will add more very high quality players to this team, and the guys who are sticking around are only going to get better.
It’s April 14th… we’ve only just entered thunder dome… We will have to wait and see who comes out the other side. One thing is for sure… we are far from done.
I don’t think we have come anywhere close to exhausting our NIL coffers. We will add more very high quality players to this team, and the guys who are sticking around are only going to get better.
It’s April 14th… we’ve only just entered thunder dome… We will have to wait and see who comes out the other side. One thing is for sure… we are far from done.
Not taking anything away from Maddox. He's a good player and a threat to lead the country in 3pt shooting but wouldn't Conwell seem like a better fit next to Boswell simply from a size perspective while also bringing shooting(and good on the boards for a guard).
A starting lineup with Boswell, Conwell, Storr, Booth, Transfer 5 then bringing Ty, Morez, Goode, DGL, and Harris off the bench would be a team capable of winning the Big10.
Another Geoff recruiting dub
Eh. I like the Illini's chances in a third matchup, since it's extremely difficult to beat a good team 3 times in a season.
Plus, Illinois really could have won that 2nd matchup. Were leading until very late and Purdue just hit big shot after big shot.
If they had played again I'm betting on Shannon, Domaks, and Hawkins. Kinda like how the Flyin Illini beat Michigan twice and then lost in the final four.
Sign me up for giving Maddox the bag we had set aside for Storr.Brad is cooking …
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Talked with Grant Nelson after church today (my little man was excited for a photo with him). Told him he should consider IL for his last season. He said “Not sure about that”
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