Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
Oh yeah, he's definitely committing to The Beloved. Lock of all locks.
Louisville just got major John Blackwell help Pat Kelsey must take advantage of
Louisville basketball and Pat Kelsey might have just received a golden opportunity to land 5-star transfer, John Blackwell. The Cardinals are one of six teams
bigredlouie.com
The article basically states that since Andrej has announced he is returning, Illinois won't pursue Blackwell. Is this a coping mechanism? Wishful thinking?
"However, the Cardinals appear to have received major help from Illinois and Andrej Stojakovic, as the 6-foot-7 shooting guard has elected to return to the Fighting Illini, making it certainly feel like Illinois is out of the race for Blackwell."
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
Ty to houston would make sense
Vaaks is going to be the on ball, ball handler in a similar role to Wagler. We need a true SG to play with him, not a ball dominant PG.
he is. i found that tweet myself by checking in on the wisky board, buckyville. they know about that guy there and seems to be respected and in-the-know.
adogster
- Scottsdale, AZ
Raise your hand if you ever saw him play live.
Like a John Blackwell-type.
I am not the least surprised. Who would not want to come here? Hopefully stays the course and becomes a very good player.
Maybe. Seems like Brad likes all his options on the floor to be able to handle the ball though - Andrej was ball dominant and worked with another ball dominant guard. Kylan was ball dominant and played major minutes with both KJ and Keaton.
I think his rebounding and defense, especially onball defense, would be highly valued.
It’s clear he’s not coming here though. So just my view.
Wait until we all realize that Lucas Morillo is a major contributor and one of the best freshman in the country next season.
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Haha. Keep drinking that Cardinal kool aid. They are so desperate for good news. They will have talent but their coach is not very good. Same for Mizzou.Louisville just got major John Blackwell help Pat Kelsey must take advantage of
Louisville basketball and Pat Kelsey might have just received a golden opportunity to land 5-star transfer, John Blackwell. The Cardinals are one of six teams
The article basically states that since Andrej has announced he is returning, Illinois won't pursue Blackwell. Is this a coping mechanism? Wishful thinking?
"However, the Cardinals appear to have received major help from Illinois and Andrej Stojakovic, as the 6-foot-7 shooting guard has elected to return to the Fighting Illini, making it certainly feel like Illinois is out of the race for Blackwell."
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
The article basically states that since Andrej has announced he is returning, Illinois won't pursue Blackwell. Is this a coping mechanism? Wishful thinking?
"However, the Cardinals appear to have received major help from Illinois and Andrej Stojakovic, as the 6-foot-7 shooting guard has elected to return to the Fighting Illini, making it certainly feel like Illinois is out of the race for Blackwell."
Great post JDL. Good to see another genuine Rabid Illini Old-Timer. Great story.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Vaaks is less of a facilitator than Wagler, whose running mate was Boswell, a true PG.
The perfect player for that missing spot would be a slick passing true PG who is money on catch-and-shoot threes and can disrupt opposing guards at a high level.
Blackwell is a great shooter, but that's the only part of the job description he fulfills. Same with Coleman.
Ace Baldwin was kind of a shaky shooter, but that's the sort of skillset I have in mind.
You can't always get the perfect player and Blackwell is really good and if he comes I trust the staff to make the best of it. But I honestly don't think he's coming, and I hope that better fitting options (even ones who are cheaper and not as "good") enter our radar.
UCLA is landing a guard tonight …
imagine getting Blackwell and Mr. Basketball Wisconsin in the same class
Dan
