Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Ga65]

You do realize Vaaks is an NBA prospect off of 16ppg as a freshman correct? And Coleman is a 4/5 star top 20?

Boz was a liability at the 3pt line. He got a lot of gritty points, Coleman will be a better offensive college player by March.

Boz best attribute was his leadership. They will miss that more than anything.

Offensively Vaaks and Coleman will be fine. I worry about duplicating the 8 rebounds and Wagler’s defense vs Vaaks. Think we will need Lee on defense with Coleman off the floor..

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Blackwell literally said in his transfer decision that he was after a place for national championship.

Promise he's not seeing that at UCLA. I don't think Louisville either (personally believe Floral Bumdonga will wind up far and away the most overpaid player in portal.....he can't get own shot and while he's a solid defensive presence, he's 6'9). I don't think he's a cornerstone guy at college program that will be the reason you win title

 

[201154JC]

Please, refresh my memory and tell me why we are not pursuing Terrence Hill. Two years of eligibility and
capable of getting his own. Very curious.

 

[bavanga3]

In just 15 minutes, Quentin Coleman with 12 pts, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal and zero turnovers. Love his aggression and craftiness. Let's get this kid signed and in the weight room.

 

[Det_Illini_fan]

My ideal final add would be a veteran who projects as a three-and-D guard at the next level. Point of attack defender who doesn’t need to have the ball in his hands at the offensive end, and is fine being the 4th or 5th option. A more athletic Jake Davis, if you will. Thank you.

Definitely agree here. With Defense and athleticism being a pain point last year, I’d love to see this piece of our game answered for optimal confidence.

Truth be told, not saying Blackwell was that piece. Give me a promising portal guard who’s stellar on defense and 100% bought into our system and locker room, and I have no problem we’re better suited than we would be even with Blackwell.