Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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I know this team is different in that there doesn’t seem to be an easily identifiable alpha (or top dogs), but that doesn’t mean we won’t have one. In fact, if we don’t have at least one this year an enrage 30+ mpg (agree with DB11 that Kylan and/or Ben seem most likely), I think there is a good chance that we’re disappointed in the season. I think BU has had at least 2 players avg 30+ mpg every year he’s been here except the Leron Black team. At OSU, he only had 1, but then two others at 29 mpg.

With so many newcomers, certainly conceivable that early season explorations of combinations could lead to no one quite hitting the 30 mpg threshold on the season, but I’d guess in that case we’d have 2 of 3 damn close. And much more likely if the season goes as we hope that we have that for last half of season than it is some nice, even distribution that some people seem to want in order to keep everyone happy and transfers out to a minimum. Just not how it works, and we’ve seen with Adam Miller that minutes/starting job don’t ensure guys sticking around. Could be wrong and I look forward to seeing how it all unfolds.

Now bring in the final piece of the team today. Come on down Mr Riley.
 
#602      
Really good breakdown of Riley’s game with highlights while Riley does commentary on his own game. Seems like sharp kid with a very high BB IQ. Sky is the limit for him. Could be the game changer of the year if he develops quickly.

I watched some of this a few days ago and I di find it interesting despite the fact the interview started with what has become my most hated question — How would you describe your game? Strange that I’ve never heard one prospect say, “well, I pretty much have a one dimensional game and don’t really concern myself with rebounding, defense or making my teammates better.”
 
#604      
I think with all this height and length, we should play some zone. I know BU is not a zone guy, but with this group it might make sense. I realize nobody on this board agrees.
 
#605      
Yes, but when will he announce and where can we watch?
 
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