Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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joeybcrazy13
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Altuve27
LvilleILL1 said:
If you told me Vaaks is an All American caliber player next year, I would not be surprised.
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Same. His shot quality is going to be night and day from what happened at Providence.

In its simplest terms, we have a bunch of good players you have to guard so Stefan will have more space to work with, his passing ability will lead to more baskets because of the good players he’s playing with, and he will get better looks because the rest of his team doesn’t suck.
 
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illiniwil
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.
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hoopsfan47
To me the primary worth of a basketball player is in the name. He must be able to put the ball in the basket...against anyone at anytime. I love having a team that can do that, not only from every position, but also from every level at every position. But I came to understand the importance of defense in order to win, as well as rebounding when the ball does not go in. These guys do that at a pretty high level, and Vaaks seems to be from that mold.

This team certainly has the talent and depth to do all those things at every position. Depth may come to haunt if major minute players get injured or get taken out of their contributing mode by opponents game plans.

Can't wait for Nov. to see what this puzzle offers when completed. I truly enjoy watching Brad fit the pieces together as well as watching the players meld into a team that is willing to fit together. Seeing them perform like clockwork and with a high level of confidence and competence is a salve to my passion. Should be another riveting season of watching Illini basketball, my 71st. It never gets old or does the passion wain.
 
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mysterio2525
LvilleILL1 said:
If you told me Vaaks is an All American caliber player next year, I would not be surprised.
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was the sell to him one year or two years. at his size and shooting, I'm sure he's already on NBA radars right now. but curious if the staff targeted him as come in year one be all big ten player, year 2 be all American... like TSJ. or do they only expect him to be here 1 year only?
 
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Emerson Bigguns
mysterio2525 said:
was the sell to him one year or two years. at his size and shooting, I'm sure he's already on NBA radars right now. but curious if the staff targeted him as come in year one be all big ten player, year 2 be all American... like TSJ. or do they only expect him to be here 1 year only?
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I guess that's up to him. They expect him to come here and work his tail off to be as good as he can be. Then assess at the end of the season. As the season progresses, it will become more clear.
We didn't even expect Keaton to play, much less be an All-American... by mid-season it was clear he wouldn't be ours for long... You just never know...
 
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March2TheArch
mysterio2525 said:
was the sell to him one year or two years. at his size and shooting, I'm sure he's already on NBA radars right now. but curious if the staff targeted him as come in year one be all big ten player, year 2 be all American... like TSJ. or do they only expect him to be here 1 year only?
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Gives me Bennet Stirtz vibes. Just needs to work on his D-Back agility drills with Fletch.
 
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March2TheArch
Fantastic! Now...can we get back to talking about some other fanbase's coach?

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For the love of god I’m glad we’re not playing Puke this season. And hope they choke to someone else in their regional this year.

Blackwell failed to close against High Point. He’s expected to be the offensive focal point…
 
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ChiefGritty
LvilleILL1 said:
If you told me Vaaks is an All American caliber player next year, I would not be surprised.
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He fits the profile of the superstar we bring in that gets ignored because the board is too busy lusting after somebody else.

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Gives me Bennet Stirtz vibes. Just needs to work on his D-Back agility drills with Fletch.
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He's bigger than Stirtz though. Bigger than Wagler, bigger than KJ, bigger than Domask. Fully 6'7" and sturdily built.

Pluses and minuses to that, but a matchup nightmare on the offensive end without a doubt.
 
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