Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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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.
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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
You’re right, the number 1 guard in the transfer portal who’s a senior coming from a B1G school that tore us up from their guard play is worse than a bunch of 4 star incoming freshmen.
Wasn't Blackwood a 3 star out of Michigan and a top 100 guy? Look what he did at Wisconsin in his freshman year. Why would we not think that a 5 star, top 30 guy, Coleman, couldn't accomplish as much as Blackwood did?Wow, now a 5 star!
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Sad to see lee leave. good luck in your next chapter Brandon!
I imagine a guy like Jaylon Cox, I would see him closing out games. Good luck trying to catch him with the ball. Would take him over the VCU player.
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
IL PoY as a freshman. IL PoY as a sophomore. A Chicago (IL) kid. Might want to make an exception for this particular short kid?
Illinois will not be adding a significant piece….More a depth piece, if that. They really like the freshman. So don’t expect a significant addition. 
It's not a matter of could/couldn't, but a matter of how likely, and whether we should have options in case not. Too important of a year to take that risk IMO.
Seeing Lee's tiktok ... it really seemed like he enjoyed being part of this team. Wish him nothing but the best.
I’d still like to see a big added.
I feel pretty good about our backcourt and wing depth. I just don’t know where the Ben minutes go and I think it’s risky to rely solely on Morillo and Z to back up Mirk.
I feel pretty good about our backcourt and wing depth. I just don’t know where the Ben minutes go and I think it’s risky to rely solely on Morillo and Z to back up Mirk.
I feel like the conversation should be more about Vaaks, Stojakovic and Mirkovic than 4/5 star freshmen when it comes to which players prevent John Blackwell from sporting a 35% usage rate next season
The problem with Cox is the fit. Vaaks likely came here to be the on ball guy... and Cox is a pure PG.
Plus the price tag is probably hefty.
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