Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

#456      
hoopsfan47
ChuckM612 said:
I go back to Downey, Brody, Burwell, Pierce, Starnz, etc. I'm not going to be around forever so I hope there's a Championship in the near future.
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When I see the names Downey and Brody I wonder why Redmon, Thoren, and Freeman are not included. 1963 Big Ten Champions.
 
#458      
Fly Illini Fly!
I down; 1 to go.

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#459      
EmeraldCityIllini
NarrowJ said:
Recent B1G movement:

Tavion Banks (F, Iowa) enters the portal

Trey Autry (G, George Washington) commits to Wisconsin
Colin Smith (F, UCSB) commits to Northwestern
Kadyn Betts (F, Montana) commits to Nebraska
Trevan Leonhardt (G, Utah Valley) commits to Nebraska

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B1G Roster Tracker

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I feel like Iowa has had a horrible offseason...

I'm a big Banks fan. not sure on his elgibility though.
 
#460      
Pweezy
Andrej coming back is huge. Now focus on Blackwell. I do hope that if he doesn't join that we still look to add a top end talent. We have a rare opportunity with so many returning players to win it all, let's not "settle" for Final Four.

Either way great season ahead
 
#461      
Oracle21
ImGonnaBeILL said:
Awesome news to get all 5 key contributors back. As mentioned above, 4 of 5 would be amongst the top portal entries.

Given the center $$ going around, unbelievable to me they got both bros back

I think both Coleman/Morillo will be big time contributors. Outside of another top level portal guard, very good possibility one or two would be better than a lesser portal guard.

Vaaks
Coleman
AS
Mirk
Tomi

Is the "worst case," for starting lineup and I think it's a top 5 team.
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I mean Wagler is a lotto pick and Boswell at least brought the defense when he was motivated. I think losing both those guys still makes the team a bit worse. I mean they were #5 in Kenpom last year that is a high bar to maintain. Returning guys is great but you still lost the best player from that group.

Now if they get Blackwell I think they would be better. A more complete team than this year. If they don’t, you will still have similar questions as this year when it comes to athleticism and defense
 
#464      
Chuck Nuggets
NarrowJ said:
Recent B1G movement:

Tavion Banks (F, Iowa) enters the portal

Trey Autry (G, George Washington) commits to Wisconsin
Colin Smith (F, UCSB) commits to Northwestern
Kadyn Betts (F, Montana) commits to Nebraska
Trevan Leonhardt (G, Utah Valley) commits to Nebraska

docs.google.com

B1G Roster Tracker

docs.google.com docs.google.com
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I can't wait until this career 9 ppg guard I've never heard of turns into a 20 ppg killer who torches Illinois for 30+ multiple times next season.
 
#468      
Dbell1981
Well, at least we won't have to hear the naysayers talking about a mass exodus this offseason. Prayers for great health for all the players as well! A summer of more connectivity will make us so good. Maybe the last few years we let certain players hit the portal cause they just weren't the right fit after all. Blackwell could make this team CRAZY good. Let's Go, I-L-L
 
#471      
Orangetool
Should we get Blackwell it will be quite a dance to fill all the hungry mouths.

Regarding tick. Always a dance I guess.
I trust coach.
 
#473      
Liebsrevenge
If we get Blackwell are we done for the offseason? If so who steps into the back up 4 role? Or is it just going to be the combo of Mirk, Z, and T?
 
#474      
DeeIL89
Keisersose said:
Andrej might be the one to play his way into the first round next year. If he attacks the basket next year like he did in the tourney this year, he’s really really dangerous.
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Plus continue to defend and shoot 35% from three then easily first round draft pick next year.
 
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