Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
Brandon Lee and Ty being front and center at the Mirk DJ party is hard not to love. If either dude wanted to come back, absolutely. Everyday guys.
1973 being one. So I've heard anyway
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
Not sure if it's "feel" or "IQ" or what, but I think I was most impressed by Keaton's demeanor and consistency. Never forced anything, even in close games, in games where he wasn't shooting the best, no matter if he was guarded tightly or loosely. He just played his game. That maturity is amazing even in seniors or pros, let alone in a freshman who nobody (not even HE) expected would have that role and spotlight. How do you stay that cool under that pressure? Or, how do you not feel that pressure? Amazing.
EDIT: Combo said this already, in fewer words.
These are amazing times for the program. Cherish them!
This is an easy bunch of guys to love! Pump this energy into my veins
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
This probably belongs in the uniform thread: I can't emphasize sufficiently how great it is to see the Illini in those orange script unis featured repeatedly in the naitonal media.
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Andrej, Kylan, and Keaton all invited to the combine.
Again, Andrej is extremely likely to come back, would not stress at all.
Again, Andrej is extremely likely to come back, would not stress at all.
Coleman being the the first 4 star just outside of the 5 stars on new ESPN rankings is the most Illinois thing ever.
I'm with you on this, however, there is also a thought that says he performs extremely well in front of someone that believes they can fix the 3 point shot with no problem and he goes higher than originally expected. Which I would love him back, but also couldn't blame the kid what so ever.
My best guess for next years rotation (will change majorly after intel from summer workouts):
Vaaks (30+ min)
Coleman (28-30 min)
Drej (30+ min)
Mirk (30+ min)
Tomi (26-28 min)
Z
Morillo
Jake
Late euro add/Brown
Vaaks (30+ min)
Coleman (28-30 min)
Drej (30+ min)
Mirk (30+ min)
Tomi (26-28 min)
Z
Morillo
Jake
Late euro add/Brown
@LvilleILL1, what is it about Ethan’s game that you like that may lead to him garnering minutes?
Thanks in advance. Have a good one.
Thanks in advance. Have a good one.
It don’t mean squat
Any talk of a Nasir Anderson reclass? With the 27 draft looking weak and his athleticism and skill being off the charts…I don’t see why he wouldn’t make a couple mill next year and forego his senior season. Could very well be a lotto pick even with the early entry.
Very good shooter, fluid mover, and is a good athlete.
It will depend on how he deals with physicality.
The physicality aspect is a challenge for most freshmen. That’s why Fletch is such a HUGE asset for this program. He does a great job of getting guys on individualized programs that suit that player and give them a better chance for success earlier on.
@LvilleILL1 any update as to where Ty could land?
So I was wondering about where our departing folks are winding up and found this. What is going on that with nearly all B1G teams the outgoing players are slow to find their homes? Is it financial in that those stepping down a notch are having issues matching their current NIL? Seems to me that some of these guys should be good pick ups to teams outside the top 25, but there is definitely a trend (Ohio State & maybe Wisconsin being the exceptions)!
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