Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[aveseaboy]

NOOOOO NOT TY

 

[CrazedUIFan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044813910079951267

 

[thefalcon5]

I assume it’s because of this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044813910079951267

 

[EmeraldCityIllini]

Crying for Ty

 

[Chase321]

Uhh, my friend?

Please tell me this is just limited to post #137..

I assume this is for Ty entering the portal. Just reported.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044815266215801039

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

wish I was wrong

 

[jakevandixhorn]

oh no

 

[IlliniCoaster]

Ty Rodgers in the portal.

 

[redwingillini11]

Oh man. Brutal.

 

[EmeraldCityIllini]

I assume it’s because of this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044813910079951267

Go be an absolute stud. Always an EDG to me.

 

[I-L-L 1318]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044815266215801039

I get it for both sides, but dang. Sad.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

I assume it’s because of this:

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044813910079951267

Bingo …

Tried to hint at it earlier this AM …

Hate seeing Ty go but the role just likely wasn’t going to be there for him next year …

I do think Lee could step into that role …

 

[Illinisnake]

 

[logjam]

Hamer leaving...?

 

[PeoriaIllini03]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044815266215801039

Ty is Illini forever. Despite not playing was a big part of establishing and maintaining culture the last few years. Definition of EDG.

With that being said, was not expecting to need him next year. Hopefully he finds a great fit and will succeed. I'll be rooting for him.

 

[STLflyinIllini]

legend. Hopefully he gets a chance to play somewhere and maybe comes back to join BU's staff at some point.

 

[Class_of_2020]

Any truth to this nonsense “Illini guys” are reporting that it’s one or the other for Andrej/Blackwell?

 

[WxIllini]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044815266215801039

Can’t have it all…

 

[Krombopulos_Michael]

Bummer. Was thrilled he came back last year and it was a horrible break to get injured in offseason. Should always be regarded as a key piece of a great 2024 tournament team.

 

[My2Cents]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2044815266215801039

Sad to see this. I have nothing but admiration and respect for this young man. I wish him the best of luck, in whatever his life brings him, and hope to see him back at the State Farm center often. Thanks for all the support Ty!

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

I bet Ty could upgrade our Defensive line…

 

[ILLINIShox24]

This seems best for all involved. Wish Ty all the best. Hoping he finds a role with a lot of playing time outside the conference.

 

[ChiefGritty]

It's probably overstating it, but he was the guy to always get the rebound. He was the guy who could get to the rim. And we sorely didn't have enough of either anywhere on the roster, so he ended up with the ball more than he should have.

It's more a comment on the massive upgrade the roster has seen over the past few years.

He was awesome, and even as a total non-shooter was an every-game starter on the #3 offense in the country because of the impact his energy and passing had, and also because all four of his teammates were shooters. (Which we could have replicated with him next year)

He's too good and too interesting of a player to get spot minutes as a 10th man, and I see he has concluded that for himself.

Somebody is going to get themselves a heck of a player.

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

I think we can all agree that we are going to be showing Ty love wherever he goes and we will catch all his games we can. Forever Illini legend and EDG. Go be great dog