Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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I hope so. Need one more piece.
A couple of possible transfers that I suggested Illinois might possibly check into as possible transfers... SG TK Simpkins (Elon) and SG AJ Brown (Ohio)... have transferred to Oregon and Florida respectively. I wonder how much money Simpkins and Brown will be getting from their new schools. I can only assume that it might be more $$ than the U of I would've been willing to pay either player.
The only other two SGs that I've mentioned as possible "transfers" are Ali Dibba (SIU) and Damari Monsanto (UT San Antonio). Another name that I've mentioned as a possible "addition" (and I think he'd be a great fit!) is SG Luka Bogavac of Montenegro. But I wonder if our big donors would be willing to pony up extra money for a high caliber player like Bogavac.
I do understand that the Illinois staff may feel like we are set with the 12 players already on the 25-26 roster (13 including former walk-on Redd).
The only other two SGs that I've mentioned as possible "transfers" are Ali Dibba (SIU) and Damari Monsanto (UT San Antonio). Another name that I've mentioned as a possible "addition" (and I think he'd be a great fit!) is SG Luka Bogavac of Montenegro. But I wonder if our big donors would be willing to pony up extra money for a high caliber player like Bogavac.
I do understand that the Illinois staff may feel like we are set with the 12 players already on the 25-26 roster (13 including former walk-on Redd).
I know that some people think Illinois might be waiting to see who drops out of the NBA Draft, and that the Illini might possibly try to add one of those players in 3 to 4 weeks from now.
I think Illinois might also be waiting to see how the NCAA rules on a number of players and their requests for an extra year of eligibility. For example, I think that 6/11" 234-pound Forward Dawson Garcia (Minnesota) would be a great fit for the Illini. In the 24-25 season, Garcia averaged 19.2/7.5/2.0 on 47.4/37.3/78.3 shooting. I think that T Ivisic, Garcia, and Stojakovis would form an excellent starting front court for Illinois next season!
I think Illinois might also be waiting to see how the NCAA rules on a number of players and their requests for an extra year of eligibility. For example, I think that 6/11" 234-pound Forward Dawson Garcia (Minnesota) would be a great fit for the Illini. In the 24-25 season, Garcia averaged 19.2/7.5/2.0 on 47.4/37.3/78.3 shooting. I think that T Ivisic, Garcia, and Stojakovis would form an excellent starting front court for Illinois next season!
Oregon being good is going to depend on Sarr and also Bittle not staying the draft. They don’t return much and current incomers are pretty meh.
Gonna be interesting to see what this league looks like, most of the B1G looks totally cooked right now with the COVID seniors gone and not much left in the portal.
Possibly the only time I’ll root for Kansas
Also really enjoying all the swings and misses from UNC this off season
We are very lucky we did a hard pivot to Europe in a lean portal year.
That’s what I’ve heard as well … Brad wants to add another piece …
All comes down to fit and money … But he’d like to add …
Will Riley! Your table is set!
Any comment on all the Will Riley talk here?
I have 4 years left, very cheap NIL. Not much on making it down to the defensive end, or any help defensively. BUT, I can hit open 3s at a 40% clip and still shoot in the 85% range at the line when nobody is watching...
sacraig
- The desert
Just like shopping for new pants.
Mirkovic season in Adriatic league is over so he was free to sign. Petrovic will be able to play in playoffs for a couple games more.
Bogavac is also trending towards going NCAA, heard his pricetag went up and news could come soon as well. Not sure where tho.
splitter
- and not Nebraska
Medium rare prime rib or a porterhouse. The only thing i want well done is roster construction.Just a measly 3 pages? We need a new topic, now that the cheese discussion is over. How about favorite steak/doneness? Medium-rare Ribeye here...
How long will it take before the first well done shows up?
Any indication as to the caliber of player they are seeking?
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Will Riley? Boogie Fland? Jovic?
I assume they will keep one open until the remote chance of a certain Canadian kid forgoing the draft goes to zero.
God I forgot the Sarr recruitment was still ongoing.
Feel like we hopped off that one at a good time.
Feel like we hopped off that one at a good time.
Couple of updates/fixes this morning by 247.com:
Tariq Francis --> Rutgers
Chris Jeffrey (HS recruit) flipped from Maryland to Villanova
docs.google.com
Guess they miss a few here and there themselves
Tariq Francis --> Rutgers
Chris Jeffrey (HS recruit) flipped from Maryland to Villanova
B1G Roster Tracker
Guess they miss a few here and there themselves
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Walk across the table and lay on my plate.Just a measly 3 pages? We need a new topic, now that the cheese discussion is over. How about favorite steak/doneness? Medium-rare Ribeye here...
How long will it take before the first well done shows up?
Lucky or smart?
robertgoulet
IL Board Resident Crooner
- Austin, TX
imagine if the choice was to pass on Stoj and wait on Sarr. The board would be a mess.
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
The definitive top 10 ways to cook a steak
10. smoked steak
9. Searing and finishing in the oven (I thought this one would be higher)
8. Air frying
7. oven-baked
6. reverse sear
5. broiling
4. pan-frying
3. sear-roasting
2. sous vide
1. grilling
10. smoked steak
9. Searing and finishing in the oven (I thought this one would be higher)
8. Air frying
7. oven-baked
6. reverse sear
5. broiling
4. pan-frying
3. sear-roasting
2. sous vide
1. grilling
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