Yep thats what a 5 star looks like all right
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And Boo Buie in that 19pt comeback.
I’ll also always remember that Purdue second half (even though we didn’t win).
Those are just staggering numbers lol
Now Mirk can’t break up with Sienna. Illinois would have no chance to recruit her brother. /s
Big Jack
- Decatur
They are just sad for such a great kid and team player.
blackdog
- Champaign
We might have a better version with QC and his motor.
Sure. To be clear, I don’t dislike Sencire.
I’d just really disagree Vaaks and Coleman are the only 2 capable players playing minutes at the “guard” positions.
Remember this word.......puh-zish-uhn-les
NBA caliber athlete and point of attack defender with absolutely no offensive game.
Honestly thought he would develop more then he has in 4 years of college. I feel like he could have been an incredibly good college player without ever developing a jumpshot if he developed as a ball handler to attack the basket in the halfcourt and then be able to finish in transition with his speed.
The way the NCAA has been losing in courts. Sincere should sue the NCAA for an injunction allowing him to hockey sub during games based on the premise that not allowing him to do so hurts his earnings.
Imagine if you could platoon Sincere Harris and Jake Davis.
Maybe didn't help that he transferred schools every year, right?
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Also know as the Tre White Plan
We could save him for the last play of the game when we have a 3 point or less lead. Just put him on the floor and don't try to draw up a plan for him.
Too many people here aren't seeing DEPTH as a part of roster evaluation. Adding someone like Sencire would stabilize our depth, without taking away reps from Vaaks, Coleman, other starters.
Right now it's a question mark between 3 very low ranked freshman. Sencire is a much more proven piece.
Right now it's a question mark between 3 very low ranked freshman. Sencire is a much more proven piece.
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For this roster, I think I'd take Carey Booth over Williams, Brown, Zens, or Harris.
He has the shooting Williams and Harris don't have. He has the athleticism Brown and Zens don't have.
Plus, the clear path to fringe minutes with our roster is the backup 4.
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He averaged 10.7 points and 5.6 rebounds on a decent Colorado State team.
Our team in 2025 was really deep -- may be the deepest team Brad has had. Booth just got buried.
He has the shooting Williams and Harris don't have. He has the athleticism Brown and Zens don't have.
Plus, the clear path to fringe minutes with our roster is the backup 4.
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He averaged 10.7 points and 5.6 rebounds on a decent Colorado State team.
Our team in 2025 was really deep -- may be the deepest team Brad has had. Booth just got buried.
I still remember arguing with people who said that it was possible for him to improve and shoot as good as Ayo
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
If we trotted out a guy shooting 11% from 3, our entire offense would break down. Opponents would double the ball or they’d sit a guy in the paint and driving lanes would dry up. Would much rather play one of the freshman in this particular system.
And I like SH, his defense was electric. He just doesn’t fit in this team.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Correct. But what's he's proven is not what we want.
It is important to be “FRIST.”Glad we got him on campus early.
It’s also a very bad look for recruiting if you bring in SH rather than giving those freshman a shot at the back end of the rotation
Illini in Italy
- Illini HQ, Florida Panhandle
stop it with the depth thing. this team has more depth than any illini team EVER!
It's hilarious reading all your posts referring to player ranks as a value to this team after Keaton Wagler just did what he did.
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