Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Grandpa]

Was scrolling while driving and this post startled me so much I accidentally ran over a Northwestern fan. Am now a federal fugitive wanted for violation of 16 U.S.C. 1538. Pray for me.

 

[Timj83]

Their insane expenditures so far paired with "UNC can't hang with us financially" in theory should calm the volunteer cryptographers for like....15 minutes. You're doing yeoman work lowering the Xanax needs of some on this board.

Nope less than 15 minutes and a random gif will do it lol!!

 

[sdiver68]

At what point do P4 universities with more talent than can play develop "feeder" relationships with other schools? So let's say you have 2-4 red shirts or talented players buried at 12-15 on the depth chart. Those players go to a mid-major with a similar coaching philosophy to gain PT and the best of them become "preferred" targets for return.

It's just the natural evolution into what has become a pro league...to have feeder systems.

 

[illini0440]

Hoping for some GOOD news today

You’ll get some

 

[Illini2010-11]

The gif readers are surely out in full force today….

Nothing happened….RELAX…Just reacting to some of these takes today.

Meanwhile the board to every vague post despite Insiders saying we are good:

 

[Grandpa]

One year anniversary of Andrej entering the transfer portal:

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@Dan!!!!!!! Pretty certain that I speak for everyone in saying that Fly Illini Fly needs a permanent ban!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I liked him until today.

 

[Mobi]

if he's serious about winning a championship, i think it comes down to which one he believes will get there. louisville may be stacking talent but our multi-year guys returning sets a better plan.

Agree so maybe he is using Louisville as his leverage? We shall see.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

The juiceman cometh to a non-extraditing country

All good, I'm on a plane to Croatia, decked out in orange and blue, seeking political asylum.

 

[ChiefGritty]

You’ll get some

 

[Battle89]

Started this joke post thinking your scatological measuring system was way off, @CentralILLini . But apparently not!

 

[TampaToo]

LOL! Sometimes, you just got to spell it out for us.

You don’t think people won’t still question that?

 

[WyattEarp]

Well then, have a cigar.

Both…

 

[Illini_Rich]

If Andrej comes back for his last year, will Peja start wearing Illini merch to games?

That low key bugged me all year lol

 

[Heisenbobble]

You’ll get some

 

[Zweebs]

At what point do P4 universities with more talent than can play develop "feeder" relationships with other schools? So let's say you have 2-4 red shirts or talented players buried at 12-15 on the depth chart. Those players go to a mid-major with a similar coaching philosophy to gain PT and the best of them become "preferred" targets for return.

It's just the natural evolution into what has become a pro league...to have feeder systems.

My hot take, that I am sure is riddled with issues, is that schools should receive a percentage of the transfer amount for players leaving to other schools, paid by the receiving School.

Schools that successfully scout and develop players are financially rewarded when their players inevitably leave for bigger programs.

 

[Noblesville Illini]

Can we kick UNC while their down and schedule them soon.

Nah, hurt our SOS!

 

[Illwinsagain]

Lee would make more sense. Coleman is going to play. How much is really up to him. He is bringing a unique player profile, that really no one else on the roster offers. He is an explosive athlete. If he has a similar role to a guy like Trey McKinney on Michigan last year, he can still have big impact on winning and get himself on the NBA's radar.

If Blackwell commits, Lee's path to significant playing time is going to be dependent on him making a HUGE leap, or injury. My amateurish scouting report based on the few times he got run is that he is a guy who does a lot of things well, but he isn't elite at any particular skill. He is going to be a good player, but will he ever be a big contributor on a team with National Championship aspirations? It's really hard to get really comfortable at this level when you only get to break a sweat in practice.

It's similar to the Ty situation in my mind. He could play a lot in many other programs. I'm just not sure how he fits in this particular roster, other than serving as a depth piece and an awesome practice player.

We'd obviously be lucky to have him back, but honestly, if I were him, I'd be looking around.

I think similarly about a guy like Ethan Brown. That kid can get buckets and would help a lot of teams this year. His shooting ability, however, could definitely earn him a big role here down the line if he has the patience. I have to believe he'd look pretty nice in 27 taking over Jake's role.

Landon Davis needs to get a lot stronger, and I have to imagine he knows it. For him, I see the fit.

I hope they all stay. They are all really talented guys, and obviously Brad sees something in each of them, but I'd get it if any of them wanted to re-assess.

The program's 26-27 paradigm has shifted from potential re-build to a complete re-load. That may not be exactly what they thought they were signing up for, but hopefully it is.

The other part of the picture, 27-28, there will be A LOT of holes to fill. Obviously, there will be some portaling, but also a chance to show your worth this year, whether in practice or games or both.

 

[illiniwil]

To be fair, we were #5 going into the preseason that year. We get both Andrej and Blackwell, we'll be higher than that. Doesn't mean I expect 37-2.

were going to lose 2 games?

 

[illini0440]

If Andrej comes back for his last year, will Peja start wearing Illini merch to games?

No

 

[pruman91]

To be extremely clear …

I don’t anticipate anyone that is in line to play meaningful minutes leaving …

I expect Andrej back … Very soon …

All focus goes to Blackwell after that …

Everyone relax … Throw in a Zen …

I concur.........................relax grasshoppers , our path has already been cast...............believe in the celestial beauty of the final roster of the beloved......................

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

If we don't get Blackwell we won't go for any other guard. We have plenty of options on this roster.

PG options:
Mirk
Vaaks
Coleman
Morillo
Lee (if he doesnt leave)

People didn't even think Keaton would play this year lol Coleman is already a stud and can play both 1 and 2.

Agreed. If Coleman is a starter, that certainly doesn't mean all is lost. His recruiting profile is on par with Ayo's. State champ (put up 50 in the title game this year), Mr. Basketball, etc.. We are going to love watching him grow here.

Obviously Blackwell represents a well-known quantity, and a guy who is a proven difference maker in the B1G, but Coleman may be even more talented, albeit not as developed physically and mentally.

If Brad's stance is Blackwell or bust, it is likely because he thinks he's the only guy available who would be a sure-fire upgrade.

I feel like we need to be more excited about this kid than we are...

 

[Noblesville Illini]

We’re reacting to random GIFs now?

/s

 

[Timj83]

Started this joke post thinking your scatological measuring system was way off, @CentralILLini . But apparently not!

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This is the kind of analytical thinking and math that makes our U of I degrees so valuable in the marketplace. A piss pot of cash should equal an All Big Ten quality starter. Well done.

 

[Chuck Nuggets]

Agree so maybe he is using Louisville as his leverage? We shall see.

I like to go to the next level with it: he already knows he's going to Illinois. JB and BU are conspiring to drag it out in order to damage the other teams as much as possible by stringing them along. You never know who you might meet in the tournament.

 

[Noblesville Illini]

Meanwhile the board to every vague post despite Insiders saying we are good: