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I'm not sure we are getting Brea but to say you want Goode over him is an insane take. He shot 50% from three on 6 attempts per gameThis is what I don't like about the way Underwood is recruiting, and I'm guessing Chester wasn't a fan either. He isn't filling holes. He's just bringing in players.
So it sounds like we will get Antigua. We know Antigua is very strong with Caribbean players and New York players (strange how so many guys from the Caribbean end up playing basketball in NYC), so let's say we land Koby Brea. What's the difference between Goode and Brea? They're redundant players, and bringing in Brea is what is likely to push Goode out.
Assuming that is what happens, I'm not sure I want that. We know what Goode can do. Through his Jr year, Brea shot 39.4% from 3 compared to Goode's 38.8%, only Goode was doing it in the Big Ten and Brea was doing it in a mid-major conference. Brea obviously exploded this past year, but will he be able to do that in the Big Ten? Let's just pretend that Goode goes to Indiana, we get Brea and they both shoot 42% from 3 next year. Is this a trade anyone wants to make?
This is where I say you better win. If you are going to run off every player I've grown to like, because you think someone else is better, you better win and win big.
There are not many data points in this transfer portal world to know for sure the best approach. Last year we brought in a bunch of guys and it didn't work, team chemistry was poor. This past year, we brought in a lot of guys and it did work. My fear though is that having a guy scoring 23 ppg covered a lot of flaws. I don't think we're going to get that again next year. So, year 3, again we're going to bring in a lot of players, and insane amount if you ask me. What will our results be? Guess we'll find out.
If we are going off of single performances, did you watch his game at Wisconsin?He owned Bo at NW! Did you watch that Game? They did split with us.
Eh, I fully understand both sides. Most Illini fans think the portal has been exceptional for us and has made us into a powerhouse again. But I also think many just hate the direction that the portal has caused college basketball to go in. I think both of those are very understandable and reasonable takes.I don't understand why Illini fans still fear the current-era transfer portal when overall I'd say we're net winners.
I think because we have yet to land our marquee player. Most of the blue chips transfers have already committed to their new schools.One of the most shocking parts of the new portal era for me is that hilariously Tom Crean might now be considered "ahead of his time" and a "basketball innovator" instead of a villain. He was simply portalling before a portal existed. Who saw that coming? Now excuse me while I projectile vomit in Bloomington's direction
We're running out of DUDEs in the portal though. Most of the them have already committed.Humrichous will be cool assuming we get him, but he’s the last project-type player we could take I feel like. I think anyone else we get after that would have to be a DUDE
30 points on 66% shooting against Northwestern ain’t to shabbyCardet is not a loss, check his stats against actual comp
Is it? Is he going to shoot 50% when he steps up in competition? Both Domask and Harmon saw their 3pt% drop when they had to play top talent night in and night out. The kid can definitely shoot, but so can Goode. The 3 years prior to last year, Brea was, as I pointed out, a 39.4% shooter. Do we know if last year was an outlier? Damonte Williams had this wild 55% 3pt shooting season and went right back to normal the next year.I'm not sure we are getting Brea but to say you want Goode over him is an insane take. He shot 50% from three on 6 attempts per game
Different = scary.I don't understand why Illini fans still fear the current-era transfer portal when overall I'd say we're net winners.
it's about to be
30 points on 66% shooting against Northwestern ain’t to shabby
This is not going well
Humrichous will be cool assuming we get him, but he’s the last project-type player we could take I feel like. I think anyone else we get after that would have to be a DUDE
Dude, I saw KSU, NW and I also saw Derek Harper go 0 of 17 too over 2 games as an Illini. Give me a break, kids gonna get paid for a reason. I heard Robbie Hummel giving him props big time. With all do respect to Luke n Ty if you think they could take over a game like he did then your wearing orange shades. Dude is good and would start.If we are going off of single performances, did you watch his game at Wisconsin?
I think it’s fair to say where it stands today, this is not a great team with the additions. I understand the concerns. The portal results last season worked out unbelievably well and staff deserves a ton of credit for that. The year before…looked great but was kind of a mixed bag. I do think BU has earned the trust but I also understand the concerns. Don’t think that’s unreasonable.Remember last year when we “didn’t land a pg” and everyone was losing their mind about Brad not getting it done…..and then we went to the elite eight?
How about everyone takes a collective chill pill and remembers that Brad has this program in a great spot. He will get the guys he needs to compete next season.
Sencire to WV. Shocker
I'll bite. So 50% in the A-10 equals what in the Big 10? Also unless the culture talk is a bunch of bs (which is the direction it is trending) having a foundational player in the program certainly has value that doesn't show up in individual game statistics. Ultimately, the value of Brea over Goode may lead to you Brea, but to say it is an 'insane take' is, well...insane?I'm not sure we are getting Brea but to say you want Goode over him is an insane take. He shot 50% from three on 6 attempts per game
Happy for him. I'll have to make some time to see a WVU game or two next year. Hope he absolutely tears it up.Sencire to WV. Shocker