Why wouldn't they just get that person now? ...cheaper is more better.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Thats because most coaches that stayed in their job didn’t lose 98% of the roster scoring. He’s part of the problem and the solution. That much we know for sure.
Good for Storr. have a feeling he's due to play well. if he and miller were worth the same amount, he's for sure the better player.
DB11Headband
- Chicago Burbs
That’s the threshold if you want to be a big boy in ‘25-‘26
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
I think it's ".....more betterer."
Big Jack
- Decatur
Well maybe someone needs to call Miles Schnaer and ask him for a couple mil instead some old Blazers
Big Jack
- Decatur
Your to excited old man you really really are.
I thought we were the 8th most valuable college team ahead of Kentucky even? We better be spending 8th most valuable money! *rabble rabble*
No. Like I said the other day it depends on timing. Personally I think the team needs a stud and two good guards but not studs.
LadyLoyalty
- Indian Wells, CA
The recruiting last season was strong. The competitiveness, consistency and coaching wasn’t.
miller monsanto sarr/watkins is the 3 pieces I want.
might not be the best team on paper that u can choose but they all fit good
might not be the best team on paper that u can choose but they all fit good
With all due respect, KJ wasn't the same after his injury and struggled a decent amount the 2nd half so wouldn't shock me if we got more out of Sarr if we can land him assuming he stays healthy. Loved KJ but it was so hard to watch the turnovers in the second half of the season. Now that I know he was still injury plagued that makes sense that he's still a lottery pick, b/c he got his pocket picked or threw the ball away a lot. I don't see a Sarr being that turnover prone next year.
But Tomi was also sick for a chunk of games with mono and had to build his strength and stamina back as a freshman. That one is a big T>T a year older, second year in the states, second year at U of I, second year of chemistry with Bos, Jake, and Ty coming back to play with him.
Also I don't buy Z<Rez. Loved Rez but fouled a lot and didn't have an offensive game, which is understandable as a freshman, but Z has some good experience can shoot the three and clog the lane at 7'2". I'd say that's at least Z=Rez.
Mirk and Tre is too much of an unknown as Tre seemed to be a bit of a head case and we haven't seen Mirk yet, so I'm fine with that being a Mirk=Tre now.
I could also see Bos>Bos second year in the system, back home, returning players and his senior year.
I'm with you wanting another stud, but I think if we got two really solid role players that can shoot and/or play great defense and rebound I think we'll be just fine. Ty is a pretty big wildcard here too. I think we can D some teams up when Bos, Ty, and Z are on the court (maybe even Sarr). And if we landed Miller (I know this is unknown too), he played solid D as a freshman at Illinois. We will be very dynamic and I'd like to see us get back to playing great defense. We were pretty bad on D last year. But add a 7'2" guy and get Ty back and we're already that much better on D.
I'm not saying your projection is off by a lot, but seeing that a handful of these guys will have already played together, everyone is a year older, and we added a 7'2" guy to play with a 7'0" guy will automatically make us better. But would love to get Sarr and another stud.
If we are healthier last season I think we probably end up with at LEAST 2 more wins, which would’ve likely put us on the 4-5 line instead of a 6 seed… which is ~20th best team in the country. If we’re arguing whether this hypothetical roster is better than a team that was ~top 20 roster than we are in a solid spot. Riley & KJ both had peaks and valleys last year… think a kid like Sarr brings more consistency than those 2 just based on his athleticism. Took a lot of time for Will to learn how to play with the big boys. KJ was very sporadic, and never really blew by anyone… Let’s see how this plays out, but Sarr+2 veteran guard pieces on top of what we’ve got already is a very nice team.
Sarr
Kylan
Tomi
Ty
Big Z
Mirk
Davis
Vet guard
Vet guard
That’s a really good 9 man rotation.
Sarr
Kylan
Tomi
Ty
Big Z
Mirk
Davis
Vet guard
Vet guard
That’s a really good 9 man rotation.
miller and monsanto are perfect fits....
miller can guard 1-3 and shoot it and monsanto is similar to plummer.
I want to go into a season ranked in top 5 or 3. It’s been a long time. Whatever that roster is, we need to get that one.
I think Jalen Coleman-Lands is still playing in college...
I don’t like the idea that we have to wait until the end of May to see if one of our biggest possible players will commit but that’s just me. I’m also not paid millions to make these decisions or take these chances, I guess that’s just how it goes when you take a risk going for the big fish. I’m sure they have back up plan if Sarr doesn’t commit.
When was the last time one of our star players got mono?
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
That's Dr. Jalen Coleman-Lands PhD, PE, JD, CPA, AICP, LEED.I think Jalen Coleman-Lands is still playing in college...
Monsanto on top, BH on bottom
If he's the #1 pick in the 26 draft he won't be coming to Illinois unless KJ made one hell of a sales pitch for us.
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