RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Until a bigger bag comes along, natch!
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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I do not believe outside of the cash that a quality coach is going to promise Morez a specific role regardless and play then if they feel another player shows more in practice and ot gives them a better chance to win. Now Brad maybe should have played Will or Rez (who was often in foul trouble and struggled to shoot) . He probably should have played Will a lot more and Rez too. However, there are no guarantees other coaches won't try to recruit over or won't play someone they may ir may not have on the roster where ever he goes. Likely the main thing that may help him do that is teams only have so much $$ to spend on power forwards that may or may not be able to shoot. That is what Rez wants to try to become to get to the next level.i also don't know how many coaches are going to give him the green light to shoot even if they say they will now. I highly doubt that happens. Other guys are better shooters on any good team with defined roles.
DevILLDawg
- Meredosia, Illinois
Does Orlando have an in with Rj? Feel like he's gonna be 4 million dollar dude in the portal
I am old enough to remember the Harv Schmitt era.
illinoisgrad1990
- Bloomington, IL
I copied and pasted Meyers’ tweet thread in already… page 82 (!)
Thanks for doing that. I hate twitter but I can't quit it. I liked the tweets, I wish Morez had read it before going in the portal.
I will point out Dainja's stats, minutes played, we're better than Tomi's and Morez. Plus. He played against Mizzou, UNLV, Auburn, MICHIGAN st. , Uconn, Ole Miss, Miss St. Your right friend, Free throw 57%..
We sure as heck could have used him but Daddy and Son probably would have had him only playing 15 minutes per game and yanking him. Big boy played 27 mpg. He would have filled a huge hole in our lane. But our staff is obsessed with 5 out, 35 3's per game.
It was hard to watch this year and I have loved the Illini since childhood in the 80s.
We sure as heck could have used him but Daddy and Son probably would have had him only playing 15 minutes per game and yanking him. Big boy played 27 mpg. He would have filled a huge hole in our lane. But our staff is obsessed with 5 out, 35 3's per game.
It was hard to watch this year and I have loved the Illini since childhood in the 80s.
9 points/game, 40% 3pt shooter; can make open threes - simple, but what this team seriously lacked this past season. I'd take him in a bench role (unless some absurd price tag).
Big Jack
- Decatur
I really don't believe this is particularly about shooting 3s for Dain and Kofi. It is more about development and utilizing other skills they have. I never believed that any coaching given to these guys was about improving their skills to play at the next level. Seemed to be more about just winning at all costs
conwell is worth 2mil not dix IMO
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Well… it is a team sport. The goal is to win as a team.
Dad specifically mentions mid range shots. Go back and read his comments again. You are correct it's about improving their skills- with those specific skills being that Morez wants to play more on the perimeter.
If he is going to get $2M to go somewhere and be a perimeter big, then good for him.
1) They have a a TON of money available-they can afford to add Dix and bring in a couple of other big time guys along with some depth,
2) Josh Dix would be an amazing fit next to Kylan and Tomi.
3) Fat from a done deal, Kansas and Illinois neck and neck right now.
We are all entitled to opinions
However, Brad has multiple Big Ten championships, constantly makes tourney, an elite 8 appearance, and consistently ranked in the top 25 kenpom. Not saying prior coaches should be a benchmark but Bruce and Groce were far far worse (Weber more towards the end). Be careful what we wish for as the grass isn’t always greener though sometimes is!
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
i’m sad.
I find it challenging to hear at one time, Morez was offered a lot of money, we're in a bidding war for Sarr, but then also we've got tons of money, we can definitely throw $2 million at a specialist.
dump dix and go allllll in on Lewis please
I do appreciate you giving us some of this info. Wouldn't Conwell (if Illini have a chance) be a better pick up than Dix?
See post 1519:
https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/post/illinois-hoops-recruiting-thread.38045/post-2239605
They want Morez to play on the perimeter
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Why is this challenging? Those in the know have said expect $6 million to be the floor needed this year to field a top 25 team. But even if you have that or more you still have to budget your money correctly.
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