Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Indy Illini Fan]

...Or Coleman...I suppose then right...?

I mean, Coleman coming back has been discussed as a pretty much no shot here...but I mean...all options are on the table last time I checked...

Coleman has played his last game as an Illini ...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Coleman has played his last game as an Illini ...

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

 

[kleine]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

is an unofficial commitment imminent for the wing transfer?

 

[Illinoise]

I wish Brad would just focus on getting more top tier vs a bunch of mids. Historically Brad doesn’t go much more than 8 deep so why then have/pay a roster of a bunch of mids that will never see the floor? Maybe he’s planning to open it up a bit more? Specially I’m referring to Tre and Carey. I feel we would have been much better just bundling the NIL for both of those players to get one stud. Very little point in have a really deep roster if you are not using it, barring any injuries.

It’s Brads fantasy basketball team. We don’t get to play. I’m hoping to develop some attachment to this team next year but my general sense is that’s not going to happen. I hope college basketball figures this out soon.

 

[TheDukeUIUC]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

I'm reading way too much into this. We have three spots open, only adding one more still leaves us two open. Breadcrumb that someone is locked up already?

 

[john1952]

Sean Harrington shot 42.8% from 3 for his entire career in the Big Ten. He had a high season of 45.9% and his worst season was 39.7%. Jake Davis so far has only had 1 season where he shot 38.7% against much weaker competition.

I think people forget how good of a shooter Sean Harrington was.

Effective Field Goal Percentage

1.	Kofi Cockburn, 2020-21	.654
2.	Ken Norman, 1985-86	.641
3.	Deon Thomas, 1993-94	.635
4.	James Augustine, 2005-06	.625
5.	Kenny Battle, 1988-89	.616
6.	Deon Thomas, 1992-93	.606
7.	Kofi Cockburn, 2021-22	.593
8.	Luther Head, 2004-05	.589
9.	Meyers Leonard, 2011-12	.586
10.	Deon Thomas, 1991-92

3-Point Field Goal Percentage

1.	Tom Michael, 1991-92	.493
2.	Doug Altenberger, 1986-87	.475
3.	Dee Brown, 2004-05	.434
4.	Jalen Coleman-Lands, 2015-16	.422
5.	Cory Bradford, 1998-99	.415
6.	Luther Head, 2004-05	.410
7.	Alfonso Plummer, 2021-22	.408
8.	Trent Frazier, 2018-19	.406
9.	Rich McBride, 2005-06	.403
10.	Kendrick Nunn, 2015-16

Points Per Game

1.	Don Freeman, 1965-66	27.8
2.	Red Kerr, 1953-54	25.3
3.	Nick Weatherspoon, 1972-73	25.0
4.	Terrence Shannon, 2023-24	23.0
5.	Skip Thoren, 1964-65	22.2
6.	Dave Scholz, 1967-68	22.0
7.	Jim Dawson, 1966-67	21.7
8.	Rick Schmidt, 1973-74	21.4
9.	Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91	21.3
10.	Rich Jones, 1965-66

Free Throw Percentage

1.	Brian Cook, 2001-02	.873
2.	Marcus Domask, 2023-24	.872
3.	Govoner Vaughn, 1959-60	.865
4.	Bill Small, 1961-62	.864
5.	Dennis Graff, 1973-74	.862
6.	Kipper Nichols, 2017-18	.862
7.	Kiwane Garris, 1995-96	.862
8.	Matt Heldman, 1997-98	.860
9.	T.J. Wheeler, 1991-92	.844
10.	Roger Taylor, 1957-58

 

[Iloveorangekoolaid]

Coleman has played his last game as an Illini ...

Hopefully doing this next season

 

[jacekpardol]

Outside of Jake, Jakstys, and Nico (if he comes back) I honestly can't think of one guy we've added that you'd even have an adequate argument by labeling them as "a bunch of mids that will never see the floor."

Boswell, Humrichous, Tomislav, an unnamed 2 guard, Rodgers, DGL, Morez, Booth, White....
Brad doesnt go more than 8 deep. Heck you can make an argument that Brad doesn't go more than 7 deep. There's only so many mins in a game. Dain averaged 10 min last season as the 8th in min/game.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

I'm reading way too much into this. We have three spots open, only adding one more still leaves us two open. Breadcrumb that someone is locked up already?

Think we could leave 2 open ... The ideal plan is to leave 2 open ...

Brad is only going to play 8, maybe 9 guys ... Jakstys is going to redshirt ...

 

[kleine]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

will it make us feel Ecstatic, Grateful, Optimistic, and Rejuvenated??

 

[ChiefGritty]

Think we could leave 2 open ... The ideal plan is to leave 2 open ...

Nico beats an empty chair for sure, and would be valuable just in terms of another foreigner who has been through the trials and tribulations of college basketball if Ivisic and Demin are both newbies on the team.

I also like him as a player, physical limitations aside.

 

[ever]

Brad is bringing in EDGs not just a bunch of mids. A roster of 12 or 13 can't all get a lot of minutes, but they can all work together to make each other better. With the addition of a few more teammates like those brought in so far, what a team, what a competitive practice, what potential. Marcus was a mid from a Mid. That worked out well, didn't it?

Marcus was an excellent scorer before he came here. I personally think he isn't a good comparison to White and Booth.

 

[Mobi]

You mean like Kylan, Tomislav, Egor/Kadary?

Also a lot of high major coaches love Humrichous

He specifically referred to packaging Tre/Booth in exchanging a top tier player. I think the confusion (if I may say) comes from the fact that we have not gotten Egor/Richmond. With either one of them in the fold, I think Tre and Booth are perfect complimentary pieces with more upside in their 2nd year (if they choose to stick around).

 

[Steelyunk]

Coleman has played his last game as an Illini ...

Japanese holdout - Wikipedia

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[More3s]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

Think we could leave 2 open ... The ideal plan is to leave 2 open ...

Brad is only going to play 8, maybe 9 guys ... Jakstys is going to redshirt ...

Well, now I'm really confused, but still excited to see how it plays out.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Nico beats an empty chair for sure, and would be valuable just in terms of another foreigner who has been through the trials and tribulations of college basketball if Ivisic and Demin are both newbies on the team.

I also like him as a player, physical limitations aside.

Brad likes Nico ... There is no bad blood ... If Nico wants to return, they would have those discussions ... But he has to understand that he isn't going to play here next year ... It would be to come and sit and play with the PWO when we are up 30 and run scout team in practice ... Does he want to do that ?

 

[BashCtIllini]

Effective Field Goal Percentage

1.	Kofi Cockburn, 2020-21	.654
2.	Ken Norman, 1985-86	.641
3.	Deon Thomas, 1993-94	.635
4.	James Augustine, 2005-06	.625
5.	Kenny Battle, 1988-89	.616
6.	Deon Thomas, 1992-93	.606
7.	Kofi Cockburn, 2021-22	.593
8.	Luther Head, 2004-05	.589
9.	Meyers Leonard, 2011-12	.586
10.	Deon Thomas, 1991-92

3-Point Field Goal Percentage

1.	Tom Michael, 1991-92	.493
2.	Doug Altenberger, 1986-87	.475
3.	Dee Brown, 2004-05	.434
4.	Jalen Coleman-Lands, 2015-16	.422
5.	Cory Bradford, 1998-99	.415
6.	Luther Head, 2004-05	.410
7.	Alfonso Plummer, 2021-22	.408
8.	Trent Frazier, 2018-19	.406
9.	Rich McBride, 2005-06	.403
10.	Kendrick Nunn, 2015-16

Points Per Game

1.	Don Freeman, 1965-66	27.8
2.	Red Kerr, 1953-54	25.3
3.	Nick Weatherspoon, 1972-73	25.0
4.	Terrence Shannon, 2023-24	23.0
5.	Skip Thoren, 1964-65	22.2
6.	Dave Scholz, 1967-68	22.0
7.	Jim Dawson, 1966-67	21.7
8.	Rick Schmidt, 1973-74	21.4
9.	Andy Kaufmann, 1990-91	21.3
10.	Rich Jones, 1965-66

Free Throw Percentage

1.	Brian Cook, 2001-02	.873
2.	Marcus Domask, 2023-24	.872
3.	Govoner Vaughn, 1959-60	.865
4.	Bill Small, 1961-62	.864
5.	Dennis Graff, 1973-74	.862
6.	Kipper Nichols, 2017-18	.862
7.	Kiwane Garris, 1995-96	.862
8.	Matt Heldman, 1997-98	.860
9.	T.J. Wheeler, 1991-92	.844
10.	Roger Taylor, 1957-58

https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/sean-harrington-1.html

 

[madillini4]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

 

[ChiefGritty]

Brad likes Nico ... There is no bad blood ... If Nico wants to return, they would have those discussions ... But he has to understand that he isn't going to play here next year ... It would be to come and sit and play with the PWO when we are up 30 and run scout team in practice ... Does he want to do that ?

One injury to Boswell from that changing.

It's good that the staff is honest with kids about these expectations, the bigger culture problems come from lying to them about how much they can expect to play, but, y'know, you still catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

 

[jezzadownunder]

One injury to Boswell from that changing.

It's good that the staff is honest with kids about these expectations, the bigger culture problems come from lying to them about how much they can expect to play, but, y'know, you still catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.

Or maybe two injuries from that happening hopefully…

 

[foby]

Brad likes Nico ... There is no bad blood ... If Nico wants to return, they would have those discussions ... But he has to understand that he isn't going to play here next year ... It would be to come and sit and play with the PWO when we are up 30 and run scout team in practice ... Does he want to do that ?

In theory........but he'd be a great insurance policy, and these last several years have taught us that those are needed.

 

[Illini2010-11]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

Almost all of the most delicious meals take time to cook.

That is why I love using my smoker over the traditional grill -- low and slow.

I do not understand the impatience of some on this board, including some doom and gloom about the current roster state. The current transfer haul has been really good so far, and I am excited to see the last couple of spots to be filled in the coming weeks. This is definitely shaping up to be a great reload of the roster.

 

[Bryce Hopkins]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

Hear you loud and clear over here Indy

 

[My2Cents]

The plan as of now is to add 1 more ... Unless something crazy happens and it's an opportunity Brad can't pass up ...

Everyone - i know that a lot of you Guys will be asking me whO that one may be but Really ... you should just be patient and let them finish cooking ... the meal will be Delightful, Exceptional, Magnificent, Impactful, and Noteworthy ...

I do think if Nico wanted to come back ... They would do it ... They would be less hesitant to do it if it would push them to 13 though ... Brad wants one open ...

Love the DEMIN clue and really hope it works out!!!! Thanks, Indy