Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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RabidDawgClassic
Todd99 said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/2045257241654067343

Let’s see if things shift back the other way now 😂
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Edit: oops. Perhaps a different acquisition? 🤔
 
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#703      
kyillini
Welcome Xavier to the Illini. We got a very good Freshman class this year. We will be surprised how good this class is with this year and next.
 
#704      
GrayGhost77
If Blackwell really wanted to have a chance at a Natty he'd come on board. If he doesn't it's his loss, really. I'm a believer in Brad and co's development and think regardless of whether he comes we're a FInal Four team again, and natty worthy if either of Coleman or Morillo can even slightly exceed their billing.
 
#706      
Altuve27
LvilleILL1 said:
Don't expect Blackwell at this point.

This is a top five team already.

I still think at some point they are going to add one more, either a guard or four.
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I’d like one more guard for some depth there. I haven’t been shy about that, but this is a damn good roster.

Was just watching some video on Coleman, and those step back threes look awfully familiar.

I don’t care what league it is, if you shoot 50.6% from three for a season that is beyond impressive.
 
#710      
AndyKaufmanstutor
Am I the only one thinking Zens will likely be Podz 2.0? Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin who barely plays his freshman year and transfers? Don’t know if this kid will make the NBA, but unless he makes a surprise ala Wagler, he’s not seeing the floor next year.
 
#711      
IllinInTheLou
GrayGhost77 said:
If Blackwell really wanted to have a chance at a Natty he'd come on board. If he doesn't it's his loss, really. I'm a believer in Brad and co's development and think regardless of whether he comes we're a FInal Four team again, and natty worthy if either of Coleman or Morillo can even slightly exceed their billing.
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THIS. He’d be passing on a huge NIL, following dad’s legacy, and a starting role in what some consider the missing piece. Having a chance to win a natty might not be quite as important as the biggest bag after all.
 
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Altuve27
Illinisnake said:
I might be the only one that thinks we are fine without Blackwell. Team Coleman and Morillo.
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This is not sour grapes at all. It’s just how I feel. We have everything a player could possibly want. A chance to win at the highest level. A recent history of sending guys to the NBA. Plenty of money, etc.

If that’s not what he wants, so be it.
 
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Timj83
LvilleILL1 said:
Don't expect Blackwell at this point.

This is a top five team already.

I still think at some point they are going to add one more, either a guard or four.
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Makes sense from balance of what we probably promised Andre/Coleman/Morrillo from impact/playing time perspective and Blackwell probably wanting to be more of a focal point. Hope he lands out of the B10 if it's in fact not us. Queue tons of speculating on what the final piece could be. A veteran facilitator with defense bite and some shooting would be my preference. We've had a great run having freshman be primary ball handler but some insurance would be nice to either ease freshman into it at beginning of season/key bench piece.
 
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therealmiket86
AndyKaufmanstutor said:
Am I the only one thinking Zens will likely be Podz 2.0? Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin who barely plays his freshman year and transfers? Don’t know if this kid will make the NBA, but unless he makes a surprise ala Wagler, he’s not seeing the floor next year.
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It’s a development play. Now that the roster is at 15 you can take guys like this and stash them. It also doesn’t hurt that his cousin in a top 100 recruit in 2027
 
#719      
SescIllini
See the Q Coleman comparison to Wagler, but Morillo was very impressive in the Nike Hoop Summit. Made some nice shot and good plays, but what most impressive is that he is a solid 6-7, handles the ball very well, has poise, and seems to like the moment. He didn't start but was in to close the game and often had the ball in his hand. He looked like he belonged against the top 10 USA players. Can possibly see him and Dreg, Davis, and Coleman, and Morillo splitting time at the SG/WF. With Coleman getting some backup PG minutes as well.
 
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blackdog
AndyKaufmanstutor said:
Am I the only one thinking Zens will likely be Podz 2.0? Mr. Basketball in Wisconsin who barely plays his freshman year and transfers? Don’t know if this kid will make the NBA, but unless he makes a surprise ala Wagler, he’s not seeing the floor next year.
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You think hes coming here expecting to play?
 
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