Given the work that this Kylan is clearly putting in to leveling up his game, I can't wait to see the payoff this coming season. I'm also hoping that this is inspiring everyone else to put in the same level of work.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Two interesting recruit vids:
KJ
Hum
KJ
Hum
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
could be right:
one thing is for sure, Humdinger is gonna feast with our ball movement and spacing.
mebbe I should check the thread before I post
one thing is for sure, Humdinger is gonna feast with our ball movement and spacing.
mebbe I should check the thread before I post
Agree with Ant Wright's comparison of KJ to Podz. Their styles are eerily similar
I totally agree.but the 2 things I'd have 2 differ on would be podz as of him getting drafted has a more proven outside shot.but KJ’s court vision is way ahead of podz even possibly now even though he's a NBA player not knocking either player at all I can say is I can't think of a single podz game even going back as far as the internet does but I can't remember a single game where he had 17 assists fr
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
We are players in the portal. Writers assume that anybody who is available will be talking to Illinois!
5 potential landing spots for Arkansas transfer forward Trevon Brazile
Trevon Brazile, a 6'10 forward who spent the past two seasons at Arkancollegesportswire.usatoday.com
We are close to having a roster for next year albeit one that is not well known to any of us (ha ha, if you think you know them!) and is a bunch of guys that are of course also unknown to one another at this point, which is the important thing to overcome in becoming a team over the next many months.
That said, I am running minutes and positions and skillsets (not a word, sorry) and personalities (which I can only barely or not at all fairly judge -- that's a fair criticism for sure) on both sides of the ball and other factors as well and wonder if this won't be the base rotation next year ... one that will change with injury or the (to me) unanticipated development of one or more guys ... :
1.) I think Tomislav Ivisic (24 min/game) and Morez Johnson (16 min/game and yeah, I know, freshman big men foul too much and lack body development which is why they foul and fail to score at the rim ... I know, but Morez is a different kinda guy I think/hope) will share the 5-man position. And Morez will also be the backup 4.
2.) Ben Humrichous will be the starting 4 (31 min/game); Morez (9 min/game) will back him up.
3.) Tre White will be the starting 3 (30-31 min/ game); Jake Davis will get most of the rest of the minutes here as the backup because he can shoot and shoot off the dribble.
4.) Kasparas Jascionus (man, spelling -- did I blow it?) will start.
5.) Kylan Boswell (32 min/game). He will be the PG except when KJ is the PG ... 20 years ago we had a pair of PGs start and it worked better than any team in Illini history. Maybe this backcourt will go in that direction.
Dre Gibbs-Langhorn could be the backup guard at the 1 + 2, since the starting 1 and 2 are just like him combo guys. That would be a three-guard rotation, with a speedy and smaller guard and explosive guard coming off the bench. That has been a winning arrangement in college year after year.
Carey Booth will get minutes but not be in the 8 man rotation this year. Next year, with Ben Humdinger moved on? If he wants to stay after a year of hard work, he could very well be a gem.
Ty Rogers ... I love him as a basketball player, I would love to coach him, he has GOT to make shots in the paint (he missed so many last year, as Coach Underwood well knows ...). He needs to be patient with himself and yet demanding of himself. I think the staff at our program are better-situated to bring his true potential forth than is any other staff because he clearly appears to trust them. Trust is key to this talent's development.
Jason Jakstys: redshirt who will help the scout team, improve a LOT this year and next and then .. sigh ... I would love to see him make an impact for the Illini when it his turn arises, but if not, I would love to see him take the Illini Way to the opportunity that presents itself to him when it does. And it will, here or elsewhere.
OK, I think my work is done here. I mean my ignorance is exposed here. I mean ... I am just hoping everything works out for everyone
That said, I am running minutes and positions and skillsets (not a word, sorry) and personalities (which I can only barely or not at all fairly judge -- that's a fair criticism for sure) on both sides of the ball and other factors as well and wonder if this won't be the base rotation next year ... one that will change with injury or the (to me) unanticipated development of one or more guys ... :
1.) I think Tomislav Ivisic (24 min/game) and Morez Johnson (16 min/game and yeah, I know, freshman big men foul too much and lack body development which is why they foul and fail to score at the rim ... I know, but Morez is a different kinda guy I think/hope) will share the 5-man position. And Morez will also be the backup 4.
2.) Ben Humrichous will be the starting 4 (31 min/game); Morez (9 min/game) will back him up.
3.) Tre White will be the starting 3 (30-31 min/ game); Jake Davis will get most of the rest of the minutes here as the backup because he can shoot and shoot off the dribble.
4.) Kasparas Jascionus (man, spelling -- did I blow it?) will start.
5.) Kylan Boswell (32 min/game). He will be the PG except when KJ is the PG ... 20 years ago we had a pair of PGs start and it worked better than any team in Illini history. Maybe this backcourt will go in that direction.
Dre Gibbs-Langhorn could be the backup guard at the 1 + 2, since the starting 1 and 2 are just like him combo guys. That would be a three-guard rotation, with a speedy and smaller guard and explosive guard coming off the bench. That has been a winning arrangement in college year after year.
Carey Booth will get minutes but not be in the 8 man rotation this year. Next year, with Ben Humdinger moved on? If he wants to stay after a year of hard work, he could very well be a gem.
Ty Rogers ... I love him as a basketball player, I would love to coach him, he has GOT to make shots in the paint (he missed so many last year, as Coach Underwood well knows ...). He needs to be patient with himself and yet demanding of himself. I think the staff at our program are better-situated to bring his true potential forth than is any other staff because he clearly appears to trust them. Trust is key to this talent's development.
Jason Jakstys: redshirt who will help the scout team, improve a LOT this year and next and then .. sigh ... I would love to see him make an impact for the Illini when it his turn arises, but if not, I would love to see him take the Illini Way to the opportunity that presents itself to him when it does. And it will, here or elsewhere.
OK, I think my work is done here. I mean my ignorance is exposed here. I mean ... I am just hoping everything works out for everyone
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Is there a player named Xavier in the portal?
I didn't realize Jakstys was of Lithuanian descent as well. New pipeline?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
Other than the whole counting thing....those posts are dope.
Good news...KJ is growing. Today he grew from 6'4" to 6'6". Keep it up kid!!!
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“Timeout South Carolina”
There is one huge difference I see between KJ and Podz.
KJ will see the floor while he’s here.
Any chance we are going after a player who withdraws from the draft?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
our recruiting is great, particularly considering where we were a short time ago. if things break a certain way (very possible, maybe likely), we'll be entering sublime mode fairly soon. loving it
The NCAA will no longer abuse us. The days of feckless Illini Athletic Directors are over. Josh Whitman is the new chair of the NCAA Division I Council. King Kong ain't got nothing on our AD.
Don’t forget the obligatory fresh and clean ones
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
Love and Sears both returning to college. For a weak draft class a lot of big names staying in college
What Hurley is doing at ASU is wild
I’ll be rooting for Coleman as a human. He’s always an Illini to me! But I understand this decision. Im assuming it’s UNC??
He’s got good recruiters around him.
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