Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Chuck Nuggets

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Are we looking at 4s, or are people throwing darts at a board?
 
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ChiefGritty

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djkirkpatrick22 said:
Whoa.... I am just asking if maybe there was more to the Dain situation than just minutes and money? Throwing out ideas, starting conversation, bored at work, yada, yada. Well aware it's a new world out there and we're all along for the ride and learning along with the staff. Been a fan before, during and will be after BU. Please don't attach that last sentence you stated along with one of my comments because this does not reflect me what so ever.
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Sorry, just using your post as a jumping off point to comment on the broader conversation, not accusing you of anything individually.

We didn't believe in Dain as a star, that's clear. Penny did. BU is a better coach than Penny, we'll see.

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One of the top freshmen in the country, he will have major interest.

GrayGhost77 said:
Why are we still looking at 4's when what we need is a 5 and another wing?
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Toppin would be undersized as a 5, but he does have a 5 type game. A bulldog around the rim at both ends. Maybe he and Booth work together?
 
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Indy Illini Fan said:
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To state the obvious if we can get Toppin we absolutely take him - scorer rebounder shot blocker, can run the floor etc and worry about lineups later

But it does seem like we’re trying to fill out the stretch 4 column on our Bingo card given who we’re still looking at
 
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Heisenbobble

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HensonHall71 said:
To state the obvious if we can get Toppin we absolutely take him - scorer rebounder shot blocker, can run the floor etc and worry about lineups later

But it does seem like we’re trying to fill out the stretch 4 column on our Bingo card given who we’re still looking at
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If I had to guess, Toppin is blueblood-bound.
 
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GrayGhost77

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ChiefGritty said:
Sorry, just using your post as a jumping off point to comment on the broader conversation, not accusing you of anything individually.

We didn't believe in Dain as a star, that's clear. Penny did. BU is a better coach than Penny, we'll see.


One of the top freshmen in the country, he will have major interest.


Toppin would be undersized as a 5, but he does have a 5 type game. A bulldog around the rim at both ends. Maybe he and Booth work together?
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I do like his rebound numbers, and I could see it working IF Booth is ready. Still would be ideal to have a true rim protecting big.
 
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IndyIllini2

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djkirkpatrick22 said:
Will always be an Illini, but I have a real tough time seeing this team right now and understanding how we didn't/don't have minutes for Goode or Dainja. Year isn't here and I know we're not done, but I'm just having a hard time seeing it.
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Dainja was leaving no matter what. He was not going to see an increase in minutes because of his limitations on defense. Goode was in the same boat. Bad defender and a one trick pony from three.
 
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Birdus

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djkirkpatrick22 said:
Whoa.... I am just asking if maybe there was more to the Dain situation than just minutes and money? Throwing out ideas, starting conversation, bored at work, yada, yada. Well aware it's a new world out there and we're all along for the ride and learning along with the staff. Been a fan before, during and will be after BU. Please don't attach that last sentence you stated along with one of my comments because this does not reflect me what so ever.
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I think Dain will get what he wants at Memphis. More minutes and a bag.
 
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ChiefGritty

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Indy Illini Fan said:
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Battle tested four-year starter at the same program in a decent conference, 116 career games, complete skillset from the wing, can shoot it, finish with both hands, gets to the rim, very analytics-friendly shot diet.

This is the best Storr Plan B I've seen in awhile, I'll keep my eye on this one.
 
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OrangeKrush1981

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GrayGhost77 said:
Why are we still looking at 4's when what we need is a 5 and another wing?
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At one point just before the NCAA tournament, Brad described this past season's starting lineup as a "team of fours," which was kinda true (Coleman, Quincy, Markus, Ty but not TJ). We have mostly 4's for next year so far: Booth, Rez, Ty, MAYBE Humrichous, and I guess Jakstys (to redshirt?).

So maybe we're short another 4 man, in coach's mind. ;)
 
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GrayGhost77

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ChiefGritty said:
Battle tested four-year starter at the same program in a decent conference, 116 career games, complete skillset from the wing, can shoot it, finish with both hands, gets to the rim, very analytics-friendly shot diet.

This is the best Storr Plan B I've seen in awhile, I'll keep my eye on this one.
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Only thing is that Tulane was a BAD team last year. Not sure I like the strategy of getting the best players from losing programs. I liked it better when we were getting really good players from winning programs.
 
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BashCtIllini

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Indy Illini Fan said:
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BMoreIllini

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While I understand the hand wringing over needing a 7 footer, look at what Houston did this season. There wasn't a player over 6'-8" that got meaningful playing time for them this season. I'm hopeful we land a seasoned, athletic big like Hawkins (6'-10"+) to compliment Morez and Booth, but I trust BU and company to build a roster and style of play around that roster.

For what it's worth, I think it's just a very vocal minority of posters that think the sky is falling.
 
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ThePortalMadeMeDoIt

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All these youngins. Need to get old and stay old. These kids don't grow up to win titles and don't stick around long enough to develop into title pieces.
 
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