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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
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Exactly right. Family grew up in Western Illinois, so no allegiance to Chicago. Grew up an Illini, Packers, and Cardinals fan. Have seen Illinois football win a Big Ten title along with the Packers and Cardinals winning titles. The last piece of the puzzle is an Illinois basketball national title. After 1989, I really thought I’d see one soon after. It’s why I despise Pearl so much. His actions robbed Illinois, and I’ll never forgive him.
To be that confident would likely be someone OA landed, a Illinois HS player, or a near previous committed player for the Illini.
Arkansas has big NIL pockets, so not sure we could pull Arkansas players. Better prospect than Watkins? Needs to be a tall guard, heavy scorer.. not sure who fits that description who has eligibility and not getting drafted.
So I have written Riley off as a 1% chance of returning, but going through draft boards seems like he will fall somewhere in the mid/late 20's and potentially into the 2nd round. Granted, I would imagine his stock is trending way up, and we will see what happens in a few weeks when the combine starts, but is there a realistic path to him returning?
But he should
Wow, that’s a mic drop
Someone like PJ Haggerty or JT Toppin would be massive but I have no idea why we would be confident we would get them- so probably not them
The kid from UC SanDiego that’s from NZ would be awesome if he still has eligibility with the new rule
Someone better than Watkins is very intriguing!
Completely different talent levels. Uwe was one of the most impactful players in the big 10, Olaf barely saw the light of day.
Cup fully in place and ready.
Like you said he’s highly likely a first round pick and will go- the only path would be that he doesn’t have very good measurables at the combine- wingspan, vertical, bench, short area quickness, likely won’t be good for him, so if that pushes him to second round, he could come back
I too am very curious, but I didn’t take @LvilleILL1 to mean “better” necessarily, but rather that this guy will be the #1 priority target over Watson. I figure that could be due to better relationships or other “ins” with this player over Watson.
But we’ll see
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PJ Haggerty and Orlando Antigua's connection lies in their shared time at the University of Illinois, where Antigua served as an assistant coach, and Haggerty was a player on the team.
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PJ Haggerty and Orlando Antigua's connection lies in their shared time at the University of Illinois, where Antigua served as an assistant coach, and Haggerty was a player on the team.
Walter Clayton probably
Is JJ Starling a possibility? 17 PPG, haven't heard much of him in Syracuse. I'm sure OA has cross paths with him, New York HS player. 6-4 but only 30% 3 pt shooting.
How about Myles Byrd from San Diego State. 6-7 SG. UNC has several SG/WF types that didn't seem to gel well this year.
What about Rice from Maryland? I’d take him.
The Pierre kid from Jacksonville St intrigues me as well.
Haggerty and Toppin (if he enters portal) would be A+ gets as well.
The Pierre kid from Jacksonville St intrigues me as well.
Haggerty and Toppin (if he enters portal) would be A+ gets as well.
Maybe Adou Thiero? clearly a connection to OA there and he is showing up in the second round now in mocks - as others said earlier - that would be massive and I would also prioritize him over WatkinsI too am very curious, but I didn’t take @LvilleILL1 to mean “better” necessarily, but rather that this guy will be the #1 priority target over Watson. I figure that could be due to better relationships or other “ins” with this player over Watson.
But we’ll see
Deron Williams 2.0 type guard? I'll take that if so.
Dante Allen, Miami Hurricanes, Shooting Guard
Dante Allen is a guard from Miami, Florida.247sports.com
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
doesn't have the handles Deron had, but I think he has a better shot (at this age). and his handles are good, just not DW good. very similar size and body type. big time want
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