I don’t think Coleman is coming back. But that’s just my opinion.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
When Brad was spotted in Europe, you just knew this was his mindset...
Now can he pull the double?
Now can he pull the double?
Ayo, Kofi, Shannon. Getting used to it lately!
I can also emphatically say Tre White isn’t a 2 and Ty isn’t going to be playing the 3.
Want him back of course but him not coming back isn't what the fear is for me. It's him playing for another school.
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
Now that's an interesting theory. I'm not sure many of us would've guessed that @illini0440 might be Jesus. Some reason for skepticism but Jesus would be all-knowing, so there's a chance.
This might help soothe the discord
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The wing will be able to handle it, they are comfortable with DGL and Ty handling it. Hum can handle it a little.
If you get Egor he’s technically a point guard…..he just happens to be 6’8
illini55
- The Villages, FL
Have you not seen around 2000 players enter the portal this year?It's nice to look at that and know we won't have to worry about much roster turnover for the next two seasons.
Yeah, didn't really know where to slot in Tre since I thought Ty was going to be locked in at the 3.
That's super interesting to me that you really don't see Ty as our starting SF. Don't think we see him at PG again, he's definitely not a shooting guard, and we have more depth options at the 4 (unless we really, really wanted to go small ball I guess?). Where do you see Ty's role on the roster?
Insiders, after reading some scouting reports on Jamir Watkins, it seems he might be a pretty good fit at wing for the Illini. The reports say he is a good secondary ball handler, capable of initiating the offense, plays good D, and can score from all three spots. If he doesn't go to the NBA draft, is there any chance we might reach out to him?
Just when we were so sure he was Tyler.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
tl;dr I concur, Adriatic League is legit
7 year old article, lazy googling, ymmv:
Top 12 basketball leagues in the world
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I disagree Egor is the better option possibly get two years out of him
87% FT shooter!
3 point girl
- texas
Will Rez be starting?
He'll start immediately and be one of the best centers in the big ten. He has a developed post game already, can shoot with both hands around the rim, a very good three point shooter with a smooth and natural shot. He's 7'1 so he'll be tough to block for anyone.
He's playing against former NBA players and pros in the Adriatic league now, so he'll be used to the physical nature of major college basketball. The only question mark for me is his defense - I haven't seen a lot of his tape to know how good he is on that end, he only blocks about a shot a game, so not a true rim protector like Clingan or Onyenso - but I'm sure he can rebound efficiently.
This makes me happy. I could accept us swinging and missing on elite targets. It'd stink, but it happens. What wouldn't sit well is to hear that it was a lack of resources that held us back. That said, I think that it's completely reasonable that we underestimated the costs associated with some of these guys. If the numbers being thrown around are accurate, there's only so much that can rationally be done.
4 and some bag up PG
Oh yeah.
That would easily be top 3 - I don't think we would have the money to get Richmond and Denim though - getting either one and then another SG like Poplar or Lanier to pair with Richmond or Denim at the three would be an insanely good team
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