foby
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Are they both at $2+ Mil?
Heisenberg (Walter White) is bald Josh Whitman is bald... Could it be??? It would be diabolical
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
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There’s a better chance I play for Wisconsin
I think you could see Joel Foxwell there... they just signed his older brother
But, then again, Joel does not have them on his initial list (so who knows)
I think we can all agree that KB struggled hangingwitht small, quick guards all the way back to Alabama and Philon. But what he provided was a way to disrupt bigger wings/smaller bigs that otherwise were eating our lunch.
I felt pretty solid with him on Martinelli, Toppin, TJ Power, DeVries, etc. Those kinds of tough covers he had a real ability to hold up with, even if only for parts of a half. All-Defense was a stretch, but he had a unique cross match ability that was valuable.
I felt pretty solid with him on Martinelli, Toppin, TJ Power, DeVries, etc. Those kinds of tough covers he had a real ability to hold up with, even if only for parts of a half. All-Defense was a stretch, but he had a unique cross match ability that was valuable.
I mean Booth did shoot over 40% from 3 this year...
Agreed, i mean Chris Paul and Braden Smith are 6'0" and one of the best ever Isiah Thomas was 6'1". Now i am not sure about the young fella Indy is referring to but the numbers look good. I also know Josh Hubbard isnt in the portal but if he enters he will be in very high demand at 5'10". Hieght does matter but there are so many other factors. Especially for a PG that can score and get to the line.
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Tacomallini
- Washington State
Anthony Higgs?
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
Have heard we are in deep with a Ben replacement already. Can't release the name yet, but think most would be happy.
Duke or Illinois for Blackwell as of now.
Duke or Illinois for Blackwell as of now.
I don't know if that's possible on here.
A sneaky incredibly important replacement.
That’s 20-25 good solid minutes we need to find. Not as easy as it sounds for someone that good to buy into that
RichardKeenesCousin
Richard Keene's Cousin
I don't respect my own opinion.We're anonymous message board posters. Should anyone really take any of us seriously?
Are they even in a hurry to make a choice? It seems like the ones with pateince often get bigger bags.
I already hate it #BradOut
In fact, here's a quick high level roster look as of right now:
SR:
1. Andrej Stojakovic - Vibe is he wants to return, but is expensive. 55% return at this point?
2. Tomislav Ivisic - Mostly invisible until tournament time, then was their best player. Allegedly wants a raise next season. 60% to return as of now?
3. Zvonimir Ivisic - A defensive force, but an offensive liability that was unusable in late game situations. Don't think Tomi is coming back without Z, so I would guess both are about the same % to return, maybe around 60%.
4. Jake Davis - Sharp shooter from the corner, brought a lot of energy and heart, and despite being in the starting lineup the second half of the year, his minutes dwindled as time went on. As long as he's happy in a bit role, he'll likely be back. I'd guess around 80% to return at this point.
JR:
5. Ty Rodgers - I don't know what you can expect from Ty at this point. He's always been a good defender and rebounder, but is a complete offensive black hole. If he comes back, it would largely have to be on the expectation that he'd have to earn court time and may not make the regular rotation (so then maybe he's a glorified AJ Redd for 2026-27?). As long as he's okay with that role, I think they bring him back. I'd guess about 80% to return as a player, with 20% chance the team might just need something more valuable from the roster spot.
6. Mihailo Petrovic - Just didn't work out this year. Never really fit into the offensive scheme, couldn't defend a folding chair, was effectively used as a human victory cigar the second half of the year, and you don't pay a million for a human victory cigar. Chance of returning: 5%
SO
7. Keaton Wagler - Better than anyone could have hoped for. Guaranteed top 10 pick, possible top 5. Chance of return: 0.1%
8. David Mirkovic - Great season, and the central cog to build around for next year. I believe he's priority 1A for the team to lock down, and I'd put the chances they get him back are about 85%, with a 15% chance the agent goes rogue or Mirk goes NBA because people whisper into his ears he can get drafted in the 1st round.
9. Brandon Lee - Underwood clearly didn't trust him on the court in a regular game situation, and I have a feeling he'll be 3rd or 4th in line at his position next season. I'd be surprised if he stuck around, I'd put his chances to return at about 10%.
10. Jason Jakstys - Was actually getting a few minutes of game time each game before the season ending injury. I have a feeling Underwood is going to want a better 3rd big option next year, so I don't see Jakstys coming back. Chance of return: 15%
11. Toni Bilic - Brought in to curry favor with Petro and Misko, but assuming Petro leaves, I don't see a place for him. Chance of returning: 5%
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12. Quentin Coleman - Almost assuredly a starter next year, effectively the Wagler replacement.
13. Lucas Morillo - Another freshman I could see as a rotational player for sure, maybe not a starter. Effectively a SG/wing player.
14. Ethan Brown - 6'4" combo guard, not sure he's among the top 4 guards when next year starts, possible redshirt option.
15. Landon Davis - Tall, thin shooter, effectively the next Jake Davis? Not sure he sees time next year, except to be best friends with Fletch
16. Nasir Rankin - Signed for football but will allegedly be playing basketball as well. Don't see him as a regular option for the team next year, but could see time early on in blowouts just to see what he provides.
So as of right now, that's 16 players for the 15 man roster, which guarantees departures. I'd guess at least 5 departures minimum, could go as high as 8 or 9 depending how things shake out with Misko.
SR:
1. Andrej Stojakovic - Vibe is he wants to return, but is expensive. 55% return at this point?
2. Tomislav Ivisic - Mostly invisible until tournament time, then was their best player. Allegedly wants a raise next season. 60% to return as of now?
3. Zvonimir Ivisic - A defensive force, but an offensive liability that was unusable in late game situations. Don't think Tomi is coming back without Z, so I would guess both are about the same % to return, maybe around 60%.
4. Jake Davis - Sharp shooter from the corner, brought a lot of energy and heart, and despite being in the starting lineup the second half of the year, his minutes dwindled as time went on. As long as he's happy in a bit role, he'll likely be back. I'd guess around 80% to return at this point.
JR:
5. Ty Rodgers - I don't know what you can expect from Ty at this point. He's always been a good defender and rebounder, but is a complete offensive black hole. If he comes back, it would largely have to be on the expectation that he'd have to earn court time and may not make the regular rotation (so then maybe he's a glorified AJ Redd for 2026-27?). As long as he's okay with that role, I think they bring him back. I'd guess about 80% to return as a player, with 20% chance the team might just need something more valuable from the roster spot.
6. Mihailo Petrovic - Just didn't work out this year. Never really fit into the offensive scheme, couldn't defend a folding chair, was effectively used as a human victory cigar the second half of the year, and you don't pay a million for a human victory cigar. Chance of returning: 5%
SO
7. Keaton Wagler - Better than anyone could have hoped for. Guaranteed top 10 pick, possible top 5. Chance of return: 0.1%
8. David Mirkovic - Great season, and the central cog to build around for next year. I believe he's priority 1A for the team to lock down, and I'd put the chances they get him back are about 85%, with a 15% chance the agent goes rogue or Mirk goes NBA because people whisper into his ears he can get drafted in the 1st round.
9. Brandon Lee - Underwood clearly didn't trust him on the court in a regular game situation, and I have a feeling he'll be 3rd or 4th in line at his position next season. I'd be surprised if he stuck around, I'd put his chances to return at about 10%.
10. Jason Jakstys - Was actually getting a few minutes of game time each game before the season ending injury. I have a feeling Underwood is going to want a better 3rd big option next year, so I don't see Jakstys coming back. Chance of return: 15%
11. Toni Bilic - Brought in to curry favor with Petro and Misko, but assuming Petro leaves, I don't see a place for him. Chance of returning: 5%
FR
12. Quentin Coleman - Almost assuredly a starter next year, effectively the Wagler replacement.
13. Lucas Morillo - Another freshman I could see as a rotational player for sure, maybe not a starter. Effectively a SG/wing player.
14. Ethan Brown - 6'4" combo guard, not sure he's among the top 4 guards when next year starts, possible redshirt option.
15. Landon Davis - Tall, thin shooter, effectively the next Jake Davis? Not sure he sees time next year, except to be best friends with Fletch
16. Nasir Rankin - Signed for football but will allegedly be playing basketball as well. Don't see him as a regular option for the team next year, but could see time early on in blowouts just to see what he provides.
So as of right now, that's 16 players for the 15 man roster, which guarantees departures. I'd guess at least 5 departures minimum, could go as high as 8 or 9 depending how things shake out with Misko.
mhuml32
Gesture of Northern Aggression
Already heard from a friend that Coach K is looking at houses in Mahomet
Confused about this perspective.
Andrej’s a 3 / wing. Blackwell’s a guard.
Andrej is not ball handler / initiator. Blackwell is.
One’s a phenomenal shooter. The other’s a slasher (not quite the shooter).
Seems like an okay fit? I don’t see what they take away from each other’s games. Both will score A LOT.
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I think the KB argument simply outlines the need to get a little quicker and more athletic where possible. Quick, athletic type players have been a weakness for Illinois the last few years.
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