Any thought that Lee can fill that role or are they wanting a vet?
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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I agree that Illinois is "missing a piece" on its roster for the upcoming season. A "versatile defender with some size" would be nice... and even better if that player was also a scorer/shooter! Surely, we can find someone who somewhat fits that bill (probably not a "big fish") and would only require $200,000 - $300,000 for a commitment.
I saw one that can shoot. Team needs better outside shooting.
Ditto. I think that Luka Bogavac would be a perfect fit for the 25-26 Illinois roster. Do you think the Illini could afford the necessary dollars to sign him? And do you think that Bogavac would commit to be a "rotation SG" for the Illini?
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
Interesting zag for Duke going away from recruiters to player development folks. They might have the benefit of doing this because their brand is so strong that the recruitment process is different compared to 99% of other programs, so their sell is more about professional readiness than "should I go here?".
It's an interesting development. I think colleges need less recruiting time in US because it is heavily concentrated during the portal time. However, they need to expand their European presence. That should balance out.
billybaroo
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Possible.
Are you trying to tell us something?!
6'6" 225-pound Senior Guard Damari Monsanto of UT San Antonio: I'm not sure about his ballhandling, his defense, or what he would "cost" the Illini, but that kid can SHOOT! 42.0% on 3s and 93.3% on FTs.
Another possible late transfer could be 6'4" 184-pound Junior Guard TK Simpkins of Elon. He's a tough Brooklyn kid that averaged 16.4/3.1/2.6 on 42.3/36.7/75.6 shooting this past season. Again, I'm not sure about his defense or what he would "cost" the Illini, but he'd be worth taking a look at.
Another possible late transfer could be 6'4" 184-pound Junior Guard TK Simpkins of Elon. He's a tough Brooklyn kid that averaged 16.4/3.1/2.6 on 42.3/36.7/75.6 shooting this past season. Again, I'm not sure about his defense or what he would "cost" the Illini, but he'd be worth taking a look at.
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They usually have way way more talent than is necessary to win a title. If I was them, I would definitely look for coaches who excel in development.
Like a DGL type player? Or more of a ball handler?
They would want a better playmaker than DGL and more size.
like a pj haggerty or boogie fland
??He would have to change his name to Luka Bogavic.....
You can never have too many strong ball handlers. Insanely stupid turnovers cost us several games last season. Tennessee comes to mind.
FightinIllini30
Future insider
Maybe a guy to fill a Justin Harmon type of role? What about Mike Mitchell jr from Minnesota? He’s a vet and a decent player. I’d take him
Keonte Jones would be a great addition
very athletic exciting
PizzaHutParkingLot
- Vodice, Croatia
The Illinois Cheese Roster
Returnees
- Ty Rodgers – Gruyère: A versatile and reliable all-rounder, much like Gruyère's balanced flavor. Rodgers contributes across multiple facets of the game, providing stability and leadership.
- Kylan Boswell – Brie: Smooth and sophisticated, Boswell's playmaking and shooting abilities make him a refined presence on the court, akin to the creamy texture of Brie.
- Jake Davis – Gorgonzola: A sharp shooter with a knack for hitting clutch three-pointers, Davis adds a bold and distinctive flavor to the team's offense, similar to the strong taste of Gorgonzola.
- Tomislav Ivisic – Manchego: With his strong presence in the paint and ability to stretch the floor, Ivisic brings a firm and nutty quality to the team's interior play, reminiscent of Manchego's texture and taste.
- Ben Humrichous – Feta: A stretch forward known for his three-point shooting, Humrichous adds a tangy and sharp dimension to the team's offense, much like the bold flavor of Feta.
- Jason Jakstys – Cottage Cheese: A developing player with potential, Jakstys brings a fresh and evolving presence to the team, similar to the mild and adaptable nature of cottage cheese.
Signees
- Zvonimir Ivisic – Parmesan: A seasoned player with a strong defensive presence, Zvonimir adds a hard and aged quality to the team's interior defense, much like the robust flavor of Parmesan.
- Andrej Stojakovic – Camembert: A smooth and versatile forward, Stojakovic's skills allow him to adapt to various roles, akin to the creamy and adaptable nature of Camembert.
New Commits
- David Mirkovic – Provolone: A promising recruit with a balanced skill set, Mirkovic brings a mild and versatile flavor to the team's lineup, similar to Provolone's characteristics.
- Mihailo Petrovic – Swiss: A player with potential to fill gaps in the team's defense, Petrovic adds a subtle and adaptable quality, much like the mild taste of Swiss cheese.
Do the new freshmen signees get no mention? Hoping they're not Limburger.
Returnees
- Ty Rodgers – Gruyère: A versatile and reliable all-rounder, much like Gruyère's balanced flavor. Rodgers contributes across multiple facets of the game, providing stability and leadership.
- Kylan Boswell – Brie: Smooth and sophisticated, Boswell's playmaking and shooting abilities make him a refined presence on the court, akin to the creamy texture of Brie.
- Jake Davis – Gorgonzola: A sharp shooter with a knack for hitting clutch three-pointers, Davis adds a bold and distinctive flavor to the team's offense, similar to the strong taste of Gorgonzola.
- Tomislav Ivisic – Manchego: With his strong presence in the paint and ability to stretch the floor, Ivisic brings a firm and nutty quality to the team's interior play, reminiscent of Manchego's texture and taste.
- Ben Humrichous – Feta: A stretch forward known for his three-point shooting, Humrichous adds a tangy and sharp dimension to the team's offense, much like the bold flavor of Feta.
- Jason Jakstys – Cottage Cheese: A developing player with potential, Jakstys brings a fresh and evolving presence to the team, similar to the mild and adaptable nature of cottage cheese.
Signees
- Zvonimir Ivisic – Parmesan: A seasoned player with a strong defensive presence, Zvonimir adds a hard and aged quality to the team's interior defense, much like the robust flavor of Parmesan.
- Andrej Stojakovic – Camembert: A smooth and versatile forward, Stojakovic's skills allow him to adapt to various roles, akin to the creamy and adaptable nature of Camembert.
New Commits
- David Mirkovic – Provolone: A promising recruit with a balanced skill set, Mirkovic brings a mild and versatile flavor to the team's lineup, similar to Provolone's characteristics.
- Mihailo Petrovic – Swiss: A player with potential to fill gaps in the team's defense, Petrovic adds a subtle and adaptable quality, much like the mild taste of Swiss cheese.
The would’ve been an absolute perfect piece on the last two years rosters…he’s probably always a perfect piece to a roster
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