Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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that doesn't change my point, and do you think Mercer agrees with you? They started him 25 games as a Fr.
Again, I know less than nothing, and this is just one idiot’s opinion, but to me this depends on whether or not you think Ben can improve in the booty ball game. He has the size, but he isn’t strong enough and couldn’t move his man at all. To make matters worse, it seemed like he couldn’t drill that 10-12 foot turnaround. The whole operation when he tried it just looked awkward. Can this become an aspect of his game with increased muscle?
If the answer to that question is no, Ben and Jake are redundant, IMHO.
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I'd be very happy (who wouldn't?) if the Illini could add these 4 transfers: Reed Bailey (Davidson), Kennard Davis Jr (SIU-C), Sam Lewis (Toledo), and Xaivian Lee (Princeton). [And of course, Zvonimir Ivisic (Arkansas).] These 5 transfers, plus Tomi, Jakstys, Davis, Rodgers, Boswell, Wagler, and Lee, would be a very solid 12-man roster for the Illini. And then hope that Dame Sarr will eventually commit to Illinois also. (Bringing roster to 13 players.)
I'd personally hope to begin next season with T Ivisic at Center, R Bailey at PF, K Davis at SF, X Lee at SG, and K Boswell at PG as the starters. Big Z, Sarr (fingers crossed), T Rodgers, S Lewis, and J Davis off the bench. Just like Riley this past season, I'd expect Sarr could move into the starting lineup as the season progresses. I could also see Rodgers being a starter instead of Kennard Davis Jr to begin the season.
I'd personally hope to begin next season with T Ivisic at Center, R Bailey at PF, K Davis at SF, X Lee at SG, and K Boswell at PG as the starters. Big Z, Sarr (fingers crossed), T Rodgers, S Lewis, and J Davis off the bench. Just like Riley this past season, I'd expect Sarr could move into the starting lineup as the season progresses. I could also see Rodgers being a starter instead of Kennard Davis Jr to begin the season.
Dix … Everyone was told Creighton before he even entered the portal … Then it was down to Creighton and Illinois … Then IU makes a late push … Then radio silence …
At the end of the day, I think the kid wanted to go somewhere and the people closest to him wanted him somewhere else and he felt guilty about being farther from home …
The price tag was high and I’ve said all along I wasn’t a giant fan of the price and think we can do better for that kind of money and now we’re gonna see if that holds true …
At the end of the day, I think the kid wanted to go somewhere and the people closest to him wanted him somewhere else and he felt guilty about being farther from home …
The price tag was high and I’ve said all along I wasn’t a giant fan of the price and think we can do better for that kind of money and now we’re gonna see if that holds true …
He reminds me of Lucas Johnson. Not particularly athletic, but a fan favorite for playing hard, rebounding and hitting occasional 3 pointers. Jake might be a better shooter. Lucas was a little bigger.
Everyone said before the portal season that the Illini wanted to get tougher (Sellers) and shooting (Dix). Now that they are off the board is that still the plan? Last years team lacked dawgs.
Tomi and Z should be next.
Man, what I wouldn't give for a Lucas Johnson clone... I want players who came to Illinois to mix it up and win, and not worry about stepping on toes because they know players on other teams.
Tomi declaring still?
Hopefully declaring that the Bash Bros/Twin Towers are about to bully Morez next year when we play Michigan
Some fans are just overly-optimistic. I have been applying the 40% rule. When posters claimed we'd get KB, MJ, TI, TW, and DGL back, I wondered which 2 of the 5 were realistic. When posters penciled in Dix, Sarr, Yaxel, Sellers, and Ivicic, I wondered which 2 of the 5 were realistic.
Creighton is 10 minutes from his house and his mom was sick...assuming that played a role. We had the highest offer...
If the Ivisic thing doesn't work out these gifs are gonna get very dark very fast
Any idea when that could be? Been hearing Z could be any day for several days now. Makes me worry the longer they take to announce.
And to think this was known back in February in the Hawkeyes forum. Really don't know why he was driven so hard around here when it seems so obvious in retrospect.
LouHenson
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Best question yet? They come in at that magical number of “just below” what a first round NBA draft choice makes. I am with you find more of these types of players if you can.
Played a GIANT role …
Correct - We had the highest offer $$ wise but IU was right there with us …
Sellers is going to Providence …
There’s a lot to that one … Probably best for both parties …
Providence also really overpaid IMO … But they’ve got crazy NIL this year …
There’s a lot to that one … Probably best for both parties …
Providence also really overpaid IMO … But they’ve got crazy NIL this year …
Just interesting that one is considered “pro” and players are penalized for participating in that league compared to another NCAA school.
Someone asked about Elyjah Freeman and I can’t find the post … Word on that one is Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee …
Someone also said would Aidan Mahaney be an option … I’ve heard he’s heading back to the West Coast …
And for those that were wondering where Tre White might end up … I’m hearing Kansas is the clear favorite at this point …
Someone also said would Aidan Mahaney be an option … I’ve heard he’s heading back to the West Coast …
And for those that were wondering where Tre White might end up … I’m hearing Kansas is the clear favorite at this point …
I think we have at least one commitment (not Big T) before the dead period is done. Should have more on targets in the coming days like I said earlier.
Boswell
Rodgers
Davis
Humrichous
Tomi
Should be good starting 5 and contenders in the conference. Great work by staff keeping our guys. Look forward to a tourney appearance and hopefully another Elite 8.
Rodgers
Davis
Humrichous
Tomi
Should be good starting 5 and contenders in the conference. Great work by staff keeping our guys. Look forward to a tourney appearance and hopefully another Elite 8.
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