Not according to the team's own roster.
4 Gs and at least 2 Fs that brought up the ball last year.
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4 Gs and at least 2 Fs that brought up the ball last year.
It is a shame that they want to be a team that can win and not the team to beat.
Davion is a dog.
Just like Quentin Coleman should’ve been in thr 2026 instate class. Illinois hs basketball is dead now. Pettigrew might stay at Bolingbrook because his dad is the football coach there. Besides that it’s rare for a player to stay and not go to a prep school
If Brandon Lee wasn't good enough to play as a freshman, then neither is Brown. Lee was the 99th OVR prospect and Brown is 118th.
Yes recruiting rankings DO matter. Plus, we're talking about freshman (this isn't 3 or 4 years down the line).
Keaton was the exception, not the rule.
Actually, Jakstys is more likely to see a rise in PT than Brown. Will be his 4th year in the program... and his rebound rate is terrific in the minimal time he's gotten - 17.5% OR and 22.5% DR. Seemed decently athletic as a lob threat.
Yes recruiting rankings DO matter. Plus, we're talking about freshman (this isn't 3 or 4 years down the line).
Keaton was the exception, not the rule.
Actually, Jakstys is more likely to see a rise in PT than Brown. Will be his 4th year in the program... and his rebound rate is terrific in the minimal time he's gotten - 17.5% OR and 22.5% DR. Seemed decently athletic as a lob threat.
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Davis is the only one officially listed as a forward. Stoj, Morillo, and Vaaks are an inch taller but still listed as guards.
The luxury of having Jake with starting 2 guard experience is huge.
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I'll take the opinion of the staff over any of us non-insiders who have pretty much seen nothing of our freshmen play other than highlight tapes against high school competition or a playground AAU game. I'll admit that other than Coleman and Morillo the other frosh are not highly ranked but hopefully BU and staff can continue finding diamonds in the rough with one or more of the others. And, Morillo can play point in a pinch if needed. I'm more worried about a backup for Mirk. Tomi and big Z need to get tougher defending and rebounding in the paint when Mirk is resting or in foul trouble.
It is true Brown is more likely to play as a freshman than Lee.
It’s also true a big part of that is Brown won’t be having a top 5 pick playing 35 minutes infront of him.
This post proves that the poster has no idea what is in the minds of this team and coaches. I certainly don't, but if there was a way to know, I would bet my life that this is not the case.
If only we had a coach and a staff who knew how to put together a roster /s
If it happens then perhaps it's to close holes that the staff finds out about during the summer workouts?
100%. All of this.
Good Lord
People still going on about this?
Folks I wasn't serious about this post on an Illinois basketball forum. It's clear we're out on him. Why not have some fun with it....
I take year 2 Andrej over year 1 Blackwell here. I really like the Coleman/Morillo/Brown trio as well.
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Is Ty 100% gone? Or did he put his name in the portal to at least see what else is out there, and there's a non-zero chance he could return?
I actually think he would be exactly the type of veteran guard we could use. He's steady -- can defend, rebound, bring ball up the court as needed. Would give us a lot of insurance across 1-4 positions. And we know from a culture standpoint he's as good as anyone.
I actually think he would be exactly the type of veteran guard we could use. He's steady -- can defend, rebound, bring ball up the court as needed. Would give us a lot of insurance across 1-4 positions. And we know from a culture standpoint he's as good as anyone.
My golden Darby says be sure to include some pizza crust and maybe grilled burgers? He will sign anything
Wagler was way down in the rankings. I think Brown will be in the rotation during the non conference as Brad will use 10 guys so we do not run into the mess we were in with only 6 or 7 guys. We will use our depth this coming year.
Lee had Bam and Keaton in front of him.
Brown will have Vaaks and Coleman in front of him.
The point is both will have a path to be the FIRST GUARD OFF THE BENCH.
If Lee wasn't able to snag that role and get on the court - then I doubt Brown will be able to.
Once again, Keaton is the exception.
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Slow down on the Blueguys
Goodness just swap the word "is" for "team"
Was wondering this myself. I think it was said he had a spot if he wanted it. Obviously if we offer his spot first that would change. If we aren't going big and just getting an average end of the rotation guy as suggested today, would rather have the guy back who's played in big games and been with the team years even if he isnt the best fit to what we do now.
I'm just not sold on Mr Blackwell, gut feeling, just not the right fit at the right time. I don’t see him putting up numbers like he did at Wisconsin. Sometimes people blow up like Keaton, I forsee a blow down? Revisit this prediction in about 10 months
Any player ranked within 20 spots either side of the top 100 is just as likely to play as the other. It comes down to if they can jump up to the d1 level and contribute on the floor. Lee struggled at times with the minutes he got especially on the offensive side. Besides Keaton, I believe Braden Smith was also ranked outside the top 100 and look how that turned out.
I think highly of ZZ, and the other 4. Outstanding adds by the staff. 5 Americans,
. Mix in more Balkans next year, we have a dynasty.JJ is completing his second season and next year will be his 3rd in the program. Also, as a poster stated earlier, his reported injury was the same as the poster's son....and that poster stated that it was an 18 month recovery. If that is also true for JJ, he will not be playing next season.
I do agree he would be a good piece of the puzzle to have since everything I have seen of his talent suggests he can be a solid fill in for Mirk...if healthy and continued improvement... and that may not be the case. (Notice I stated may not be which also leaves open that he may be.) There has been no response from any insiders confirming for certain one way or the other that I have seen. And yes, I sure would like to know because he would certainly be as good of a backup option as a developmental Euro and likely better IMHO.
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