Confident Tre, Kylan, Tomi, and Morez will all be back. Great core to build with.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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I wanted us to pursue him last year as I think he was in, or contemplating
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Hell yeah, would love to have these 4 back.
Any reflection yet from the staff on what went so wrong on the Hummer and Booth evaluations versus the others to make sure we bring in the right guys this time to surround those 4?
Eh, the transfer portal can be a crapshoot. Look at Storr at Kansas, Maddox at Xavier, Tyson at UNC, etc.
Add a true PG, a reliable 3-point shooter who can also play defense and a third big man (would be happy to have Tomi's brother in that role) and I would really like that team. If those 4 returning players continue to grow their games, that team could be special. Of course, I'm a glass 3/4 full kinda fan. Or in this case 4/5 full.
skyIdub
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Has anyone ever been more unofficially in the portal for as long as Booth?
He could have just worn a jersey with “Portal” on the back instead of “Booth”
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
True, but Booth was so bad immediately off the jump that he literally almost never saw playing time, compared to just being disappointing. Hope we can avoid that level of extreme NIL waste in the future.
Not the guy you wanted a response from, but I think DGL is expendable. Two freshmen guards coming in, let’s give them a look. Not trying to be a DGL hater, I think he could do very well as a high usage guy, that’s not happening here. Honestly wish him the best no matter his choice.From your keyboard to God's ears.
What about Jake Davis and DGL?
Davis seems like a great bench guy, not sure he’s willing to take on that role again but I could see him sticking around another year.
Frankly, give me a star PG, knock down three pt specialist, and a backup big man and call it a day.
skyIdub
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I would welcome Jake back in his role...as long as he doesn't make a habit of jumping into the waiting arms of a 3-point shooter with 1 second left in a half. Just kidding. He almost always did what he was supposed to do all year. He played hard and filled his role with joy. Can't ask much more of a role player. Sometimes role players who cannot accept their roles can tear a team apart.From your keyboard to God's ears.
What about Jake Davis and DGL?
soupy17
- MI
I think the issue Brad has with DGL is his height and that he has an issue with defensive scouting reports.
If DGL was 6-4 or 6-5 he would be strong in the rotation.
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Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I know that seasons like he just had, lead 90+% to the portal. What if he wanted to stay and work on his game? His raw talent is off the charts. Obviously, it didn't show itself in games.
If Brad lets this kid stay I’m going to be INSANELY disappointed and have serious questions going forward …
That's because he's turning pro...
Maybe one (or both) incoming freshman is one of your "knock down three pt. specialist."
This is fake he is in the portal
I'm very curious to hear what about Carey Booth this season makes you think his raw talent is "off the charts"? Even so, the kids attitude was probably the worst I've ever seen for a player here.
No he’s not officially in the portal.
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