Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
You do realize this guy is in the draft process and Duke and LSU are recruiting him?The 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
I think the rule would be that you have 5 years to play up to 5 seasons. This past year was already his 5th (and his 5th season playing, which was granted since his first two were NAIA, not NCAA)
edit: and I think the 5 years starts immediately after high school graduation or the 19th birthday (whichever comes first).
Last edited:
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
too much of a risk (of being buried) for him to stay. sad, but completely understandable (only so many minutes to go around)
Would the guard be a starter or bench piece?
Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
That's a bummer. He'll be a good pick up for someone.
Yup. As it stands now, there's no legitimate depth behind Vaaks and Coleman.
Two open roster spots now.
We know Vaaks, Coleman, Stoj, Mirk, Tomi, Z and Jake Davis will be big minute guys. Morillo and possibly some of the other freshman more spot-minutes.
Need one impact guy and one developmental. Personally, if it isn’t a no-brainer grab like Blackwell, get a defensive-minded guard. Then, could get an athletic, project big to learn under Antigua but also potentially be there in case of injury.
We know Vaaks, Coleman, Stoj, Mirk, Tomi, Z and Jake Davis will be big minute guys. Morillo and possibly some of the other freshman more spot-minutes.
Need one impact guy and one developmental. Personally, if it isn’t a no-brainer grab like Blackwell, get a defensive-minded guard. Then, could get an athletic, project big to learn under Antigua but also potentially be there in case of injury.
Does this give us 2 open roster spots now? Personally would love depth at 4, and a transfer guard in either a star or performance based split with Coleman to round out a stacked lineup
I actually did not realize that- I was just going off our unofficial tracker of those we are interested in!
that is quite the rise for someone who didn’t start at Santa Clara
There’s so many great lead guards out there that I’m concerned about not having that shut down defender on our roster. Great lineup to be sure but not yet confident without someone who can take on and at least slow down an alpha. So yeah, basically Kylan.
Sad about Lee.
But could very well be Brown next year. He’s coming in ranked even lower than Lee.
But could very well be Brown next year. He’s coming in ranked even lower than Lee.
That's absolutely ridiculous
Methinks Ethan Brown would disagree....but he has to show me. But I would agree one is needed or Brown must step up. He does have size and he can shoot it a bit, but can he defend anyone at B1G level? We will know by Christmas. Sure hope so. My Dad and brother both graduated from UM-Rolla so I have some interest and support in this kid.
Any guards in the portal that have high assists and can prevent someone like Fears or Boyd driving straight to the basket in the last 10 minutes of a game? I’d throw a bag at them
Any truth to the rumor that he could come back (if even allowed under the rules)? Seems like he would be a pretty good fit w/our other returning players - not really "ball-dominant" like Blackwell and a strong defender and ball handler.
Hot Take: cottage cheese is gross
Welcome back SH?
Any guards in the portal that have high assists and can prevent someone like Fears or Boyd driving straight to the basket in the last 10 minutes of a game? I’d throw a bag at them