Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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RIP_Chief_2003
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Chad Fleck
So, we've had some guys make it to the NBA recently. I know that's good for multiple reasons.

This has not helped me to watch the NBA. I don't enjoy it. At most, I look at some stats every so often.

Am I crazy for preferring a second year of Keaton over a high NBA draft pick?

I think I will always love a Trent Frazier type over a Will Reilly.
 
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grantlab
Offensively, Vaaks feels like a shoe-in. Arguably gives us better passing out of PnR sets with our bigs than we had with Wagler. 35% three point shooting on high volume should translate as well — at the very least, defenses can’t go under, giving us a really good array of 2-man actions with Tomi and Mirk again. Would be a joy to watch.

I worry a lot defensively and don’t really buy the argument that the staff can all of a sudden make him a plus defender. Andrej was great defensively situationally — typically guarding wing-like lead guards (Christian Anderson, Bennett Stirtz), but no one on last year’s roster could stay in front of the Philon/Smith/Boyd/Dent archetype. Assuming we land Vaaks, I expect another year where our offense is clearly top 3 and defense maybe peaks in the 20-30 range. IMO, that 2nd portal guard being a laterally quick defender becomes a lot more pivotal.
 
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PleaseMakeABowlGame
grantlab said:
Offensively, Vaaks feels like a shoe-in. Arguably gives us better passing out of PnR sets with our bigs than we had with Wagler. 35% three point shooting on high volume should translate as well — at the very least, defenses can’t go under, giving us a really good array of 2-man actions with Tomi and Mirk again. Would be a joy to watch.

I worry a lot defensively and don’t really buy the argument that the staff can all of a sudden make him a plus defender. Andrej was great defensively situationally — typically guarding wing-like lead guards (Christian Anderson, Bennett Stirtz), but no one on last year’s roster could stay in front of the Philon/Smith/Boyd/Dent archetype. Assuming we land Vaaks, I expect another year where our offense is clearly top 3 and defense maybe peaks in the 20-30 range. IMO, that 2nd portal guard being a laterally quick defender becomes a lot more pivotal.
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Andrej will be very good defensively next year.
 
#690      
hangdog
The timing of Wagler’s decision was not by accident.

Big 2-3 days ahead.
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Feels like we've been hearing that for 2-3 days.😤
 
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Fly Illini Fly!
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yes and no.

It’s probably not fair to Vaaks to come in with the expectation of “replacing” KW — consensus 2nd team AA, for large stretches the favorite for conf POY.

However, he will be replacing his “role.” Big lead guard who can score, facilitate, shoot, etc. Very talented skill set.
 
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ChiefGritty
As I have said in the past when both that program and that coach have been questioned, Pat Kelsey at Louisville is going to be a fit and a success story.

That's the kind of coach UNC refused to consider, and they will regret it. Louisville lost the press conference but will win the war.

And if I'm not mistaken, Louisville is the largest metro area in the US where college basketball is the biggest game in town.
 
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Mr. Tibbs
I have to believe we still have 3-4 guys leaving.

if the coaching staff tells you , you are simply practice fodder with no chance for time , don’t 99% of the guys then look for a program where they have a decent chance to play ?

I know I would
 
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Fly Illini Fly!
ChiefGritty said:
As I have said in the past when both that program and that coach have been questioned, Pat Kelsey at Louisville is going to be a fit and a success story.

That's the kind of coach UNC refused to consider, and they will regret it. Louisville lost the press conference but will win the war.

And if I'm not mistaken, Louisville is the largest metro area in the US where college basketball is the biggest game in town.
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I mean, their donor support is absolutely insane. If I’m not mistaken, he’s won 1 Q1A game as their HC.
 
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therealmiket86
RimPressure said:
For a backup 4 that'a a floor spacer shooting threat, I'm really not sure that you could do better than Ben. And from what I gather that's probably even more true this year with bigs apparently being such a hot commodity.

For next year, this is the spot where I'm hoping Brad fills his annual quota of grabbing a Euro that we've never heard of that is at least playable and has multiple years of eligibility.
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Ben also defended multiple positions and rebounded. It’ll be almost impossible to find someone who can do all that and be willing to come off the bench.
 
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