Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
Was originally committed to Florida Atlantic while May was there... he's from FL
Man can’t wait to see how season progresses.
If Vaaks or Coleman start getting mocked in the mid-to-late first round, I think our ability to move that $$ over to Brady shoots up. So we could see a commitment in the Spring when the draft boards solidify.
The top 10 picks outside Morez was pretty much set by late winter this year.
If Vaaks is projected mid-to-late first round, I think he leaves.
He's older this season than Boswell was, last year. If he comes back another year, his age will start to hurt him in terms of draft stock.
Now, if he isn't QUITE as good, then it would make sense to come back for a huge payday.
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Since he is older, there's probably an urgency there to have a great year.
A year 2 QC plus freshman Brady would be a fun backcourt. I’m really hoping Vaaks shows out this year. He looked good on Providence and his national team. Now give him 4 dynamic starters to play alongside and he may legit shoot high 30s from 3 on 6-7 attempts a game. That alone will get him on draft boards. And pair that with the elite processing that Tyler will imbue within him - he gawn.
I think we rotate usage between him and Mirk. Mirk and Tomi setting picks for Vaaks with Andrej cutting and QC lurking in corners / grabbing weak side ORebs. When that machine is flowing you legit have 5 guys that can get you a bucket depending on which poison the defense picks. And if we can once again get 40% of our misses back, you should end up having more possessions than most opponents. At which point they would have to shoot a higher % (against the tallest team in the nation) or generate more TOs to balance the advantage scales.
Exciting times ahead. 3 months away from the exhibition game(s).
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
we offer, the floodgates open:
Mason is automatic.
Guaranteed money from every which angle. Smooth and consistently repeated release form. Major upgrade on Jake Davis. Already looks more athletic. If he can incorporate a little jab step side dribble into an off the dribble 3, will really open up the lane / stretch the defense.
Keaton height so can fake the 3 into some nice assists as well as he learns our offense.
126th composite player. Hasn't played a game in college, but is a major upgrade over a dude that started 22 games, had 62.5 ts% and had 2.7 WS on a ff team..?
Excited for Martin. And yeah, Jake Davis is not the greatest Illini ever, but man folks need to put some respect on a great complimentary player that does the things we need to W.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
He said that he's spent an extreme amount of time with Brady Pettigrew, and that Illinois / FLA / BYU / ARK are the top 4 for him (not order specified).
Added Duke and Michigan "lingering."
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He's great friends with Davion Thompson, who's going to Arkansas, so they'll likely be a factor until the end.
Wonder what would happen to Cal or Young if they didn't get to just buy the best players.
Brady’s interviews implied he’s waiting on a Duke offer. Sounds like he could get one soon.
Maybe not. But HE IS the greatest Illini that ever wore a fabulous long blonde flowing ponytail; and still wants to scrap more than anyone else on his respective team.
126th composite player. Hasn't played a game in college, but is a major upgrade over a dude that started 22 games, had 62.5 ts% and had 2.7 WS on a ff team..?
Excited for Martin. And yeah, Jake Davis is not the greatest Illini ever, but man folks need to put some respect on a great complimentary player that does the things we need to W.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
