Ugonna Onyenso or DJ Wagner?
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Egor is playing in the Under 18 league. I think I agree with Henson Hall and that he would be more likely put up numbers similar to Franz Wagner than be an Alpha dog if we were fortunate enough to land him.
Is there a reason why they are locked in on Miles Kelly? Seems like there are other SG who are in the 6-4-6-7 range, shoot higher 3's, can play in transition and booty ball. Is it NIL, relationship, mutual interest? I like the Trazarian White player from UNC Wilmington who burned Kentucky last year and averages 20 PPG. Also mentioned I also like Cedric Coward, Poplar, Lathon, Jaxon Robinson, and Nwanko (Community College).
Doesn’t Egor play on the Real Madrid team? I’m not sure how many grown men play at that level. Their roster doesn’t have anyone over 19. I could be wrong though.
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Lot of conflicting info out there …
Think it’s more likely we wind up with a guy going through NBA process than Egor …
I’ve listed the guys a couple days ago … It’ll be one of them based on what I’ve gathered … And I know Brad’s preference but people read this board and I ain’t gonna hurt us in negotiations …
Ain’t gonna be Kaluma or Wooga …
I’ll also say … There’s a certain kid people thought was ato follow his HC … It ain’t a lock and we’re in pursuit …
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Tucker Devries???
(Joking, but a man can dream)
Insane that 2 of the top 3 were last year
Jace Howard?Lot of conflicting info out there …
Think it’s more likely we wind up with a guy going through NBA process than Egor …
I’ve listed the guys a couple days ago … It’ll be one of them based on what I’ve gathered … And I know Brad’s preference but people read this board and I ain’t gonna hurt us in negotiations …
Ain’t gonna be Kaluma or Wooga …
I’ll also say … There’s a certain kid people thought was a
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Jaxon Robinson?
Curious to know if the staff feels like any of the stuff that gets out has hurt them this year.Lot of conflicting info out there …
Think it’s more likely we wind up with a guy going through NBA process than Egor …
I’ve listed the guys a couple days ago … It’ll be one of them based on what I’ve gathered … And I know Brad’s preference but people read this board and I ain’t gonna hurt us in negotiations …
Ain’t gonna be Kaluma or Wooga …
I’ll also say … There’s a certain kid people thought was a
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Assuming yes from your comment
Man, watching Ant’s breakdown of Tre White makes me excited. Brad will reel in shot selection and he seems like he does a lot of things that Brad loves
There’s a certain kid people thought was a to follow his HC … It ain’t a lock and we’re in pursuit … 
Hmmm, a former Cal player by any chance ?
to follow his HC … It ain’t a lock and we’re in pursuit … Hmmm, a former Cal player by any chance ?
Cedric Coward?Lot of conflicting info out there …
Think it’s more likely we wind up with a guy going through NBA process than Egor …
I’ve listed the guys a couple days ago … It’ll be one of them based on what I’ve gathered … And I know Brad’s preference but people read this board and I ain’t gonna hurt us in negotiations …
Ain’t gonna be Kaluma or Wooga …
I’ll also say … There’s a certain kid people thought was a
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Indy Illini Fan: Would you consider Jamir Watkins more of a 3/SF? Or could he play (and start at) the 2/SG for Illinois? How's his ballhandling? His 2.8 assists per game, playing an average of 28.2 minutes per game, indicates that he's a willing passer.Lot of conflicting info out there …
Think it’s more likely we wind up with a guy going through NBA process than Egor …
I’ve listed the guys a couple days ago … It’ll be one of them based on what I’ve gathered … And I know Brad’s preference but people read this board and I ain’t gonna hurt us in negotiations …
Ain’t gonna be Kaluma or Wooga …
I’ll also say … There’s a certain kid people thought was a
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Frank Stallone?
Of the top Wings that have been mentioned, there isn't one who was consistent against Power 5 teams. No TSJ in the group, even Trazarian White who put up 27 against Kentucky, lacked competiton against other Power 5 teams. Lathon has 3 solid games again Illinois, Indiana and Purdue but not much competition after that. Regarding Coward he has 7 games against Power 5 teams last year and average 11.5 pts. Miles Kelly, Wells (WSU) and Jaxon Robinson also didn't show consistency against Power 5 competiton.
But I believe all those player listed above would do well in the SG spot at Illinois. Of the group I think Lathon has the most "dog" in him, Coward might be the "swiss army knife, great teammate", Trazarain the "top scorer, alpha type", Wells the top 3 pt shooter, Robinson "similiar to Coward", Kelly "Guerrier type games"...sometimes he wows you and other times disspears.
Jaxson Robinson???
Bro playing the what if game is stress full.
Play the cards you are dealt, be conservative or near such then consider the pros and cons ...
Real Madrid 2, 2nd tier team I mean.
Captain 14
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TWO mil in NIL for Great Osobor to follow Danny Sprinkle to Washington according to the mother ship. How... is that even possible?
illinoisgrad1990
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We have had portal days that required 2 dispatches from the field, but 5?!? Awesome stuff - I always enjoy these posts and appreciate the effort that goes into them.
He better be great or they will regret that.
For some reason, Miles Kelly (Georgia Tech) had somewhat better shooting numbers in 22-23 than he did in 23-24. In 22-23, he averaged 14.4/3.4/1.3, and shot 41.0/37.9/89.8, in 32.4 mpg. In 23-24, Kelly averaged 13.9/5.5/1.8, and shot 36.9/32.1/73.3, in 31.8 mpg. The worse shooting was not due to higher usage this past season. But as someone said in an earlier post, Kelly was playing on a bad Georgia Tech team, and he was forced to take difficult shots late in the shot clock.
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