Saw that Zed Key (OSU) is heading to Dayton. Good spot for him I think.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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The years are off on this, this past season was 2023-2024, and the upcoming season will be 2024-2025.
May have felt lacking to some but not to me. We finally made it again.
Redshirting doesn't open up a spot.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I definitely wonder whether that sort of relationship could become formalized in some way, rather than just being sort of random and ad-hoc.
Could the Illini have Triple-A DeKalb or something?
The first step for that or any future that isn't just burning the sport to the ground is to have players connection to a school be a multiyear arrangement in some fashion though. NIL, collective bargaining with a union, whatever. The center cannot hold on the developing status quo.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
We're cheering for uniform colors now. I understand its the new way it works, but I can't imagine anyone who loves or particaptes in college basketball REALLY loves this arrangement.
We always were cheering for uniform colors.
I really struggled with this at the beginning of the NIL/transfer portal era but am growing to accept the new reality. Outside of the name on the jersey, college has little to do with high level college sports anymore. I mean, technically they still have to show up to class and pass tests (some with a lot of “help”) but most of these kids don’t value a scholarship and university degree like they used to. To me, that was fair pay as a student-athlete (*sigh*). It’s specially sad considering so few of them will actually go pro.
texillwek
🔶🔹🔸🔷
Hate to see him go, love to see he didn't use "with that being said"
Except the blues. Never the blues.
I hope Sincere transfers to Indiana State. I'm not ready to give up watching his impressive defense.
frozenrope9190
- Aurora, IL
Yes, but we were actually rooting for specific players, too. Its all interchangeable now. I get it. it's the most equitable. But does anyone REALLY want this?
3 point girl
- texas
I dont understand athletes that dont want to compete for playing time & helping your team win games. When he opted out of the season I lost all respect for him. You dont just get things handed to you in life without working for them. My own personal take on it. Best of luck to him elsewhere.
Most of these kids take the vast majority of their coursework on-line. It's much easier to keep up with their sports schedules utilizing this format. NCAA has put additional onus on schools accepting athletic transfers to ensure they still have the opportunity to graduate. Basically, if you are willing to accept an athlete, you'd also better be willing to accommodate their transfer and ensure the scholarship is provided through however many of years the 5-year window they have left.
Sad day in my opinion. Seemed like Sencire really wanted to stay and I think he would have killed it for us next year. People can talk about his offensive limitations as a freshman, but I thought there's no question he would have had a large role on the team this year as a lock down defensive specialist at worst. And anything on top of that like his practice highlights showing much better body control and ability to finish would cement significant minutes. Just seemed like there really would be a place for him on our roster this year, especially with the transitional roster. And while there are more offensively talented options in the portal, I just don't see Sencire's skillset as being replaceable. I think this'll be a bigger loss than we realize next year.
In any case, I wish Sencire the best of luck and I know he's going to tear it up for whatever team he plays on next year. Hope he helps his team go on a long run next year so I can see him play again on the national stage. Just sad I won't ever get to see him doing it in orange and blue again. Sigh...
In any case, I wish Sencire the best of luck and I know he's going to tear it up for whatever team he plays on next year. Hope he helps his team go on a long run next year so I can see him play again on the national stage. Just sad I won't ever get to see him doing it in orange and blue again. Sigh...
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
can't fault a kid for going somewhere were he'll get significantly more playing time
I want to win
Any hope that Boswell can convince Ballo to give us a look? His table would be set here with a PG he knows
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- North Aurora
So long Sincere
It was a really classy post. Every time you saw him on screen you can tell he loved it here. And the fans loved him back. Had he stayed 4 years here, he honestly might have become a folk hero like Lucas Johnson, Chester Frazier, or Giorgi were. Personable guys who gave everything they had to the team and always had a little extra. I'll miss him for sure and wish him the best.Hate to see him go, love to see he didn't use "with that being said"
Not terribly upset about that.
Saw enough of Aidoo last year... He drove me crazy as a mostly uninterested observer. Half our fan base would need to be checked into an institution if they watched him for the whole season.
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