The minute it officially passes, I’m setting the line at 5.5 minutes until some senior sues the ncaa for another year.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
That's a good thing, but you know it'll go to court.
I wholeheartedly agree with this and have been typing this POV during the season.
Huge baskets inside the paint to finish off Iowa in the E8 as I recall.
I'd like to see his brother develop the baby hook as well.
AS needs to keep his driving game as I am sure he will. He also showed some flashes of hitting those mid-range jumpers while driving.
If he can improves his 3-point shooting and scores 3/4 per game within the offense, this team is going to the damn Final Four again.
It's a big ask, but who knows?
And make some serious NIL cash at the same time win win
Cole Kelly looks like he would be the perfect fit for the Illini at Small Forward. The position that Andrej Stojakovic will be playing this season. Sounds like Duke will be competing in this recruiting battle.
If NBA coaching at the combine can improve his 3 pt. % to over 40%, he has the green light from me. Not likely that can be done so quickly but that does not mean it can't happen. I really don't think he will become a 3pt. specialist, but if he improves to 37%+ and takes the same number of shots while continuing to score so effectively at the rim, he will be all B1G and likely a first round pick. Not huge leap IMHO.
Timme of Gonzaga energy.
I just read on a site today that Class of 2028 Brady Pettigrew is a 6'4", 185-pound Combo Guard. If true, maybe he's outgrown Brad Underwood's alleged bias (per many posters) against recruiting/playing short Guards. The kid is an athletic stud recruit. I'd love to see him play for the Illini.And Brady Pettigrew!
Brady Pettigrew, Bolingbrook , Combo Guard
Brady Pettigrew is a 6-3, 185-pound Combo Guard from Bolingbrook, IL.247sports.com
Yeah, in this offense he will have plenty of opportunities to knock down 3's without forcing them. His real value is getting to the rack and getting to the foul line. I don't think any scout is going to get excited about him being less aggressive. When he finds himself alone in the corner, he just has to make the other team pay for it a bit more often.
A little more drive and dish won't hurt his stock either. Tunnel vision on the rim doesn't work in the NBA as often as it does in college. He has to make the defense pay when they send help on his drives.
I just think playing at the combine is amazing for guys' confidence. The level of talent he will be working against the next couple of weeks is better than anything he's competed against before. It will help make the college game feel a little slower.
Illinois should increase their recruiting efforts with Pettigrew. Get him on a visit to Champaign.
Shockingly Dylan Mingo joins his brother at Baylor..
Exactly what it means! Just like Ayo and Kofi did!
Lucas Morillo is a multi-read offensive player. He might have an opportunity to be a guy who is allowed to go 1:1 at some point this season. At the very least, he will be encouraged to attack close outs.
Ben, on the other hand - seems he was asked to either shoot the basketball or reset.
Positionally, Morillo can be put in the same actions as Ben (assuming he commands enough attention as a shooter) but the surrounding personnel would/could be different; gotta have x number of multi-read guys on the floor.
I’d put offensive responsibilities into like 4 tiers. Ben and Jake are tier 1 (and great at it). You know what they do. Z is also tier 1.
Tier 2 is you can space and pick/pop and also put the ball on the deck after you catch it if they start running you off the line.
Tier 3 is bad matchups are identified for you. We purposely get it to you in a high post or clear out with an iverson cut. Mirk, Tomi, Andrej all get this.
Tier 4 is you get ball screens and are also allowed to shoot jumpers off the dribble. Mirk will get this on a good day or when lead guard needs a break. Otherwise this is Vaaks and hopefully QC.
Tier 5 is like you are allowed a heat-check and it’s okay if nobody else touches the ball for multiple consecutive possessions. Happens in only 25% of games.
Ben, on the other hand - seems he was asked to either shoot the basketball or reset.
Positionally, Morillo can be put in the same actions as Ben (assuming he commands enough attention as a shooter) but the surrounding personnel would/could be different; gotta have x number of multi-read guys on the floor.
I’d put offensive responsibilities into like 4 tiers. Ben and Jake are tier 1 (and great at it). You know what they do. Z is also tier 1.
Tier 2 is you can space and pick/pop and also put the ball on the deck after you catch it if they start running you off the line.
Tier 3 is bad matchups are identified for you. We purposely get it to you in a high post or clear out with an iverson cut. Mirk, Tomi, Andrej all get this.
Tier 4 is you get ball screens and are also allowed to shoot jumpers off the dribble. Mirk will get this on a good day or when lead guard needs a break. Otherwise this is Vaaks and hopefully QC.
Tier 5 is like you are allowed a heat-check and it’s okay if nobody else touches the ball for multiple consecutive possessions. Happens in only 25% of games.
He said he’s visited Duke once. And wants to go back soon. Decision seems likely during his junior year similar timeline to Quinton Kitt and Mason Martin.
We need to get these guys (Pettigrew and Kelly) on campus next season and LOCK them up. If we can time it with an Ayo or TSJ or Wagler cameo… that would be $$$.
Oh my god he’s already been on campus and he loves Brad
I'm sure Baylor had no way of knowing that might happen when they signed Kayden.
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
Does he rebound? What about Mason?
Joel Goodson
- how was I to know, she was with the Russians too?
normally, I don't advocate kidnapping. but in this case, I'd strongly consider it
Not so fast my friend. Several guards have been selected with under 27% from 3. Jalen Johnson being the latest
IlliniSaluki
- IL metro east burbs of St. Louis
Yep Ayo, Kofi, Coleman and TSJ all did this. I believe Coleman did it twice with one returning to IL and the 2nd time transferring to K-State after pulling out of the draft.
I'm actually surprised only Andrej is doing this. I kind of thought Tomi and possibly Mirk would of done this for the feedback too.
They’re competing for him and Pettigrew (more an SG) given Jon Scheyer’s IL ties and the Duke brand of course.
If we're going to go there, I suggest we do a test run to convince Wagler to stay an additional year.
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