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figured, thanks.
As things look today, is it possible we could return all of Tomi, Morez, Tre White, and Kylan? (Also want Jake back, but those 4 would presumably all start)
(Assuming White stays bought in and continues playing like he has been for the last 3 games)
If the Tom Cruise/Denzel earlier were for Sarr, would he possibly be in a role similar to Riley and come off the bench?
Is it possible we could land a stud PG in the portal to be the 5th starter if we are able to keep those 4 starters?
(Assuming White stays bought in and continues playing like he has been for the last 3 games)
If the Tom Cruise/Denzel earlier were for Sarr, would he possibly be in a role similar to Riley and come off the bench?
Is it possible we could land a stud PG in the portal to be the 5th starter if we are able to keep those 4 starters?
ICON thinks we're good on that front.
Just have to wait for guys to enter/leave
This … I know the staff has 2 commitments already … Just have to wait on some moving pieces …
All about timing …
Three big gets this offseason imo:
1) Portal pg
2) Sarr
3) Portal wing
Think they also add a backup big and possibly a backup guard as well
1) Portal pg
2) Sarr
3) Portal wing
Think they also add a backup big and possibly a backup guard as well
Some early names I’ve heard could portal …
John Blackwell - Wisconsin Badgers Guard - ESPN
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Naithan George - Syracuse Orange Guard - ESPN
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P.J. Haggerty - Kansas State Wildcats Guard - ESPN
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Donovan Dent - UCLA Bruins Guard - ESPN
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Nick Martinelli - Northwestern Wildcats Forward - ESPN
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Jamir Watkins - Washington Wizards Guard - ESPN
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Josh Hubbard - Mississippi State Bulldogs Guard - ESPN
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To clarify...Sarr hasn't quite made up his mind when to announce a commitment.
There was a Peoria pipeline at one time also. It worked quite well - for awhile……….
ah the recruiting thread bonanza days are some of my favorite days, lol 
Also, if a portal Wing AND Sarr are both high on our list, this would lead me to believe that White is likely gone next year despite the recent improvements in performance and effort - is this likely the case?
Also, if a portal Wing AND Sarr are both high on our list, this would lead me to believe that White is likely gone next year despite the recent improvements in performance and effort - is this likely the case?
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RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
"pipeline" count = 11
Even before the Morez injury we were paper thin in the front court. If we can keep both Rez and Tomi and plan to start them both we'll probably need 2 bigs for foul trouble games and injury insurance since I doubt Jak would be ready to play more than mop up minutes.
Woah.. some unexpected/highly intriguing names here.Some early names I’ve heard could portal …
John Blackwell - Wisconsin Badgers Guard - ESPN
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Naithan George - Syracuse Orange Guard - ESPN
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P.J. Haggerty - Kansas State Wildcats Guard - ESPN
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Donovan Dent - UCLA Bruins Guard - ESPN
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Nick Martinelli - Northwestern Wildcats Forward - ESPN
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Jamir Watkins - Washington Wizards Guard - ESPN
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Josh Hubbard - Mississippi State Bulldogs Guard - ESPN
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Any idea which of these would be actually interested in Illinois? Would love PJ Haggerty if he is actually a serious option.Some early names I’ve heard could portal …
John Blackwell - Wisconsin Badgers Guard - ESPN
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Naithan George - Syracuse Orange Guard - ESPN
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P.J. Haggerty - Kansas State Wildcats Guard - ESPN
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Donovan Dent - UCLA Bruins Guard - ESPN
View the profile of UCLA Bruins Guard Donovan Dent on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Nick Martinelli - Northwestern Wildcats Forward - ESPN
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Jamir Watkins - Washington Wizards Guard - ESPN
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Josh Hubbard - Mississippi State Bulldogs Guard - ESPN
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I remember seeing some clips of a guard from overseas a couple of weeks ago that looked a lot like KJ. Has that ship sailed?Some early names I’ve heard could portal …
John Blackwell - Wisconsin Badgers Guard - ESPN
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Naithan George - Syracuse Orange Guard - ESPN
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P.J. Haggerty - Kansas State Wildcats Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Kansas State Wildcats Guard P.J. Haggerty on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Donovan Dent - UCLA Bruins Guard - ESPN
View the profile of UCLA Bruins Guard Donovan Dent on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Nick Martinelli - Northwestern Wildcats Forward - ESPN
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Jamir Watkins - Washington Wizards Guard - ESPN
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Josh Hubbard - Mississippi State Bulldogs Guard - ESPN
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blackdog
- Champaign
Silent commitment back on the board!
Some early names I’ve heard could portal …
Nick Martinelli - Northwestern Wildcats Forward - ESPN
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(I'd love for him to come here, but I'd also be good with him leaving the B1G so we don't have to play him. Dude can ball)
I assume you’re talking about Kostic ?
(I'd love for him to come here, but I'd also be good with him leaving the B1G so we don't have to play him. Dude can ball)
Proven guy at the Big Ten level … Would love to have him …
DevILLDawg
- Meredosia, Illinois
Indy, you can grab 2 of these...Which do you prioritize?Some early names I’ve heard could portal …
John Blackwell - Wisconsin Badgers Guard - ESPN
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Naithan George - Syracuse Orange Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Syracuse Orange Guard Naithan George on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
P.J. Haggerty - Kansas State Wildcats Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Kansas State Wildcats Guard P.J. Haggerty on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Donovan Dent - UCLA Bruins Guard - ESPN
View the profile of UCLA Bruins Guard Donovan Dent on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Nick Martinelli - Northwestern Wildcats Forward - ESPN
View the profile of Northwestern Wildcats Forward Nick Martinelli on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Jamir Watkins - Washington Wizards Guard - ESPN
View the profile of Washington Wizards Guard Jamir Watkins on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
Josh Hubbard - Mississippi State Bulldogs Guard - ESPN
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The legacy? JB
The multiple recruitments? Jamir, PJ
Bootyball.2? MartyMcFly
Yes, I think that's correct.
I'm guessing Daddy Brad would want a PG from that group plus a 3-pt marksman/big wing. So maybe Hubbard/Dent and one of Blackwell/Watkins/Martinelli? Not that he wouldn't take any of them. *shrug* Guessing there'll be a TON of names we've never heard of, too.
Boswell-Morez-Ivisic are your 3 returning starters next year most likely. Think they try to get Tre back if he ends strong. Jake should be back. Outside of those guys, they will look for two more starters (a wing and pg) plus a couple of solid bench options. If Hummer accepts a reduced price and role, he could be back.
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