Unless Khan's kid wants to walk on and donate big bucks to NIL for the roster!
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Like 22 MPH TSJ type fastbreak? Ya, I'll take that
Dent will end up being the highest paid unless some NBA guys decide to return. Hearing his number is near 3 already...
I don't think he has to. He can have a good impact great at one thing like Rebounding especailly on offense, put backs, drawing fouls and be solid on D at his spot if surrounded by guys that jack up a lot of threes. Having a elite rebounder it's an important role. Ty was an ok rebounder and more of a 3. Ty was not close to Rez on the glass, few are. It would be great if he did get a solid mid range game, improve ball handing and be a version of Karl Malone in Illini Orange! That would be amazing, even better and even better than now but he can have a major impact as an Illini just like he is. That is what's so awesome because he works hard and will get better. Gonna be great to see if he can reach his ceiling here in CU!
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It probably goes without saying but to support what others have been saying about "get old, stay old"; I would also complement this to a degree with "if you've got talent, maintain it".
If you look at the remaining 16 teams alive in CBB, their D-1 experience is above the D-1 average in all but 2 cases, and as a collective average of the 16 teams, their average D-1 experience is higher than the average by nearly a season. Average continuity (returning minutes vs. last year) for the Sweet 16 is 4% above average, and 8% above average if you remove significant outliers in Arkansas & Kentucky.
To raise next year's team's floor, you really want to be at least at D-1 Average in experience (taking overseas experience as an astricks) paired with exceptional expereince, like you see in the case of Purdue & MSU.
If you look at the remaining 16 teams alive in CBB, their D-1 experience is above the D-1 average in all but 2 cases, and as a collective average of the 16 teams, their average D-1 experience is higher than the average by nearly a season. Average continuity (returning minutes vs. last year) for the Sweet 16 is 4% above average, and 8% above average if you remove significant outliers in Arkansas & Kentucky.
To raise next year's team's floor, you really want to be at least at D-1 Average in experience (taking overseas experience as an astricks) paired with exceptional expereince, like you see in the case of Purdue & MSU.
Better options or better fits? Are these players in the portal yet?
Battle89
- Cary-Grove, the better Trojan team
He seems tailor-made for the G-League
redwingillini11
White and Sixth
- Batavia
I have heard that, while the NBA may be the favorite as of right now, we have put together a very BIG NIL package for Will to come back next year. Comparable to what he would likely receive next year in the NBA.
Troubling news though is that we will have competition willing to throw insane money at him to transfer, including one program that has been printing money for NIL the past few years... and another B1G program with perhaps a new commitment to spend in NIL....
But back on the positive side of things, it sounds like his camp has been very happy in Champaign so far. So hopefully we aren't looking at a situation where he will simply leave for the highest bidder.
Once again, I won't argue that it's likely for Riley to play college basketball next year. Just saying that if he does, we may have some competition despite our huge offer for him.
Troubling news though is that we will have competition willing to throw insane money at him to transfer, including one program that has been printing money for NIL the past few years... and another B1G program with perhaps a new commitment to spend in NIL....
But back on the positive side of things, it sounds like his camp has been very happy in Champaign so far. So hopefully we aren't looking at a situation where he will simply leave for the highest bidder.
Once again, I won't argue that it's likely for Riley to play college basketball next year. Just saying that if he does, we may have some competition despite our huge offer for him.
Fantastic
IlliniwekKDR
- Colorado Springs, CO
God, this post just gave me flashbacks to him driving straight past 3 defenders and nailing a tough layup against contact. Every. Freaking. Time. I miss that.
If only we had a coach that could teach defense!!!
Love Will, but his NIL package would have to be north of $5M. Don't see that happening. Not sure it’s a wise investment.
Let’s just put the kid on the auction block and see who’s the highest bidder.
I like our chances a lot more than I did a few days ago.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
They are working on that as well!
I’ll be damned. I didn’t know you were still here.
Working on Ty as well. Would have to likely accept a bench role, but they want him back.
This one will be very interesting to watch over the next few weeks.
this would really be a lot easier, and certainly faster.
The player invites only the teams they have interest in, and then we open the bidding. Could be a good spectator sport.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
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