Don't blame Blackwell. Would be rough going from top 2 guard on Wisconsin to #5 guard behind Coleman/Vaaks/Brown/Morillo
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
Once again, we should not have issues with our starters. Vaaks-Coleman-Stojakovic-Mirk-Ivisic is a heck of a lineup.Wow, now a 5 star!
Quentin Coleman, The Principia School , Shooting Guard
Quentin Coleman is a 6-4, 180-pound Shooting Guard from Saint Louis, MO.247sports.com
However, going into the season with only 8 playable guys is playing with fire.
I understand your point, and I believe STRONGLY in both Vaaks and Coleman. I expect both guys to be really, really good.
My issue is if either of those guys gets injured, what is the plan? Things at the guard spot get dangerously thin.
Sorry if it’s already been said, but wouldn’t this apply to Ben too?
Shows how far this program has come that our 5th option on paper heading into the season is a five star recruit.Wow, now a 5 star!
Quentin Coleman, The Principia School , Shooting Guard
Quentin Coleman is a 6-4, 180-pound Shooting Guard from Saint Louis, MO.
I think he’d certainly be above all four
They think they have more than 8 playable guys.
Every national scout seems to rave about Coleman’s rebounding ability and competitiveness. He might just be a dawg
It's crazy. Literally he can be as good as Fr Ayo if not better. Portal and NIL days...
Here’s where Coleman stacks up to some of the other names we targeted:Wow, now a 5 star!
Quentin Coleman, The Principia School , Shooting Guard
Quentin Coleman is a 6-4, 180-pound Shooting Guard from Saint Louis, MO.
Coleman — 26
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Jasiah Jervis — 27 (visited)
Miikka Muurenin — 33 (did not visit, but well brought up name)
Cameron Holmes — 35 (visited)
Alex Constanza — 40 (visited)
Adam Oumiddoch — 50 (visited)
Is the highest ranked prospect to officially visit IL this year.
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Quentin getting that 'blue blood bump' 
Another thing that others might no longer care about with the portal and our outreach across seas is that Quentin is a local kid (I suppose with the worldwide approach to recruiting nowadays you could argue Keaton as being 'local' though more technically 'regional').
Noticed he shot 51% from 3 his senior year... pretty good regardless of the comp/defense.
Another thing that others might no longer care about with the portal and our outreach across seas is that Quentin is a local kid (I suppose with the worldwide approach to recruiting nowadays you could argue Keaton as being 'local' though more technically 'regional').
Noticed he shot 51% from 3 his senior year... pretty good regardless of the comp/defense.
I view this year as special (at least compared to the last 20, though hopefully it's the new norm). In a different year where one more depth piece might move us from a 4-seed to a 3-seed, I understand being pragmatic, but with solid chances for a natty, every little bit could be hugely valuable.
Sure, adding a star (if the fit is good) would be my first choice since it's a clear upgrade at some position, but even another depth piece gives us options in case of injury or the freshman/transfers aren't as good as we hope. Plus, the more guys we have with a high ceiling, the more chances one of them is a star (rather than just good). I posted earlier about many of the top teams running 9 or even 10 guys, so I wouldn't worry about having too much depth this year
I would expect Illinois to now add a guard once the portal closes.
Where are you seeing this? Defensive metrics are notoriously imperfect, but Torvik, EvanMiya, and Sports-Reference all suggest the opposite.
I mean that was pretty clearly an error in the calculation for him to be 91.Quentin getting that 'blue blood bump'
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Who takes the place of Ben?
He's #4 in the transfer portal on CBS, ESPN, and 247, so I assume he's looking for a bigger role. Not saying anything about his fit here, just pointing that outThe staff seems to feel good about the current roster with the 14 players we have now. Even if they feel good about the guard rotation of Vaaks at PG, Coleman at SG and Morillo and Lee being able to contribute, they must realize we’re thin in the front court. Big T, Big Z and Mirk are great but if there is a foul fest or if someone gets hurt heaven forbid, I don’t think anyone is comfortable going with Morillo or Jake at the PF for extended minutes- so IMO, the four spot should be where they use the last roster spot.
Allen Graves seems to be what you would create in a lab to be the backup for Mirk. He only started 4 games for Santa Clara as a freshman so he might not demand a large role this year. He had 2.8 offensive rebounds in 22.6 mpg last year which is a crazy high rate. Shot 41% from three on 2.6 attempts per game and somehow got 2 steals per game which means he’s in the passing lanes a lot. Seems to be just what the doctor ordered- a stretch four that can rebound at a high rate and attack the offensive glass
Allen Graves Career Stats - NCAAM - ESPN
Complete career NCAAM stats for the Santa Clara Broncos Forward Allen Graves on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.www.espn.com
jalen cox?
Illin618
- The Dirty Dale
Bye Bye Lee?
Just entered the portal, so yes.
Didn't impress me once in his walk-on minutes. I would imagine he transfers down a level.
0% chance he’d come here to back up MirkAllen Graves seems to be what you would create in a lab to be the backup for Mirk. He only started 4 games for Santa Clara as a freshman so he might not demand a large role this year. He had 2.8 offensive rebounds in 22.6 mpg last year which is a crazy high rate. Shot 41% from three on 2.6 attempts per game and somehow got 2 steals per game which means he’s in the passing lanes a lot. Seems to be just what the doctor ordered- a stretch four that can rebound at a high rate and attack the offensive glass
Allen Graves Career Stats - NCAAM - ESPN
Complete career NCAAM stats for the Santa Clara Broncos Forward Allen Graves on ESPN. Includes points, rebounds, and assists.
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