Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Tables@EddieMunster
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JKR
ptgrd23 said:
I agree. His rebounding, hustle and defense improved significantly the last 10 games. Continuity is important to culture so keeping Ben and Jake is important. Also keeps with "get old stay old" mantra.

Once he realized he did not have to launch a 3 pointer every time he touches the ball he added more value. He was passable guarding 5's when Tomas needed a break and Morez was injured. I also think working with Fletch will improve his strength and athleticism. I suspect the game will slow down for him next year and he will be a more effective shooter.

He will never be a great defender but if he uses his size and continues strong effort I think he is playable. I like him as spot starter and 15-20 mpg off bench. I think he realizes he is not NBA bound and may just be enjoying another year in college at a good P4 program
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Has he applied for another year of eligibility?
 
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Illiniguy13
DeonThomas said:
Love me some Jake! Hoping he steps it up and gets 15-20 quality minutes each game.

I thought he was a little bit too timid last season. With permission from the coaching staff, he probably needs to look for his shot a little more and stop deferring so much.
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I’d love to be proven wrong but I don’t think Jake is going to be a 15-20 minute guy, and that’s ok. The dude hits 3’s, crashes the glass and hustles. He’s as good as it gets for an 8th/9th guy off the bench. Keeping him is a W.
 
#562      
SoILIllini
Really like getting Jake back. Think he's got great opportunity to slide into that 10 to 15 minute per game role. Hopefully with a year of Big ten play under his belt, he'll be more acclimated to the higher competition and get back toward his 38% from three that he shot at Mercer.

Bang threes, grab rebounds and do the small stuff

There was a stretch there when every time he shot a three from the corner I thought it was going in
 
#563      
abchew2
the juiceman cometh said:
I would get so frustrated whenever he tried to back down a defender. He never passed out of it, and I don't remember him ever making a shot with that play. Every time it happened, 100% chance of an awkward shot that wouldn't fall.
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It really was ridiculous how effective Domask was at that. He has likely ruined booty ball for all future players that attempt it at Illinois.
 
#565      
Altuve27
“Waiter, I would like the Ivisic combo platter with a side of Jake. That sounds delicious!!!”

Really happy about the Davis news. I thought he did a good job with his minutes and staying ready when his number was called.
 
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ILL1616
abchew2 said:
It really was ridiculous how effective Domask was at that. He has likely ruined booty ball for all future players that attempt it at Illinois.
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More like he ruined the coaches concept of how effective it is to have a wing guy post up. There’s a reason it doesn’t happen often in 2025. If there was no Domask, there’s no chance BH gets a few dozen low effeciency attempts at it this year.
 
#573      
Tacomallini
You know who Jake reminds me a bit of? Player Tyler Underwood. Granted, Jake is a far better player, bigger, got more PT, different positions, etc. But it seems to me that both got thrown into games, over more talented teammates, in moments where it seemed like Brad was thinking “dammit, will someone just stick to the script and just play their role?” Glad Jake’s back. Jury’s still out on Coach Tyler.
 
#574      
PleaseMakeABowlGame
Pointless. The one ignorant program who uses their $$$ on 10 bench level guys as opposed to true, big-time contributors.

Save your money for the big fish. Morez is gone, Tre is gone, cool....but you have to replace. You can't lose your players if you won't upgrade/replace, and if you can't upgrade/replace, you can't lose your players. Pick one, we have neither right now and that's sad.
 
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