Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Second place is 1st loser]

According to LVille, 1.5

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$1.5M......ooof.

The fact that we're in a world where these numbers are a consideration makes happy for the kids, but sad for the sport.

We're judging guys by ROI now, I suppose. This one wasn't a good investment.

 

[hoopsfan47]

We payed him 1-2 million to be a practice player.

This is a shocking figure to me. Unless confirmed by a reliable source, I refuse to believe it. With Boswell returning for last season, it would be foolish to pay this amount to anyone.

It was not difficult to watch his film that was posted here and see that his defense was questionable in technique, intensity, and desire. What we did see were some good passes...albeit highlights on a highlight video. His factual numbers also said he was not a knockdown shooter. My thought was that I was surprised he would make the move for 2-300,000 that BU was likely willing to pay for a guy not willing or able to guard my grandmother. If we did pay him a couple million, I would like to see that confirmed.

But in Petrovic's defense, he kept a good attitude and seemed to want to try and do his best for the team...but he just did not provide enough skill wise and physically to do that. I hope he does well at SH.

 

[EmeraldCityIllini]

$1.5M......ooof.

The fact that we're in a world where these numbers are a consideration makes happy for the kids, but sad for the sport.

We're judging guys by ROI now, I suppose. This one wasn't a good investment.

Been on this since midway last year.

We’re gonna have a lot more fun and reasonable conversation evaluating team ROI than individual player ROI

 

[Brosky]

Eh, bust as in providing nothing for Illinois. Yeah.

Bust as in being a bad college player. I'm no so sure.

It's basically impossible to have a take on his ability because we hardly saw him play. Not like we really ever witnessed him being unplayable because of poor performance. We just never got to see him.

Wouldnt be surprised to see him have a good year for Seton Hall and end up putting up say 10 and 6.

I agree with you, and I'm glad you posted this. We have to idea how good Petro was or is. We didn't get to see him play. Seton Hall may be the recipient of a real winner.

 

[grue2]

Been on this since midway last year.

We’re gonna have a lot more fun and reasonable conversation evaluating team ROI than individual player ROI

Team ROI? Louis XIV or Charlemagne? Debate.

 

[nmillini]

Team ROI? Louis XIV or Charlemagne? Debate.

Louis XIV was a bust...prove me wrong.

 

[myspace]

Louis XIV was a bust...prove me wrong.

They should have cut him.

 

[hangdog]

Louis XIV was a bust...prove me wrong.

You are correct, sir!

 

[hangdog]

They should have cut him.

They certainly did his grandson.

 

[Kendall Gill’s Uncle]

You are correct, sir!View attachment 51347

This conversation is finally becoming something I want to pay attention to.

 

[grue2]

Louis XIV was a bust...prove me wrong.

Yeah, but so was Charlemagne. I'm afraid your going to have to dig deeper.

 

[the juiceman cometh]

Team ROI? Louis XIV or Charlemagne? Debate.

We going within their lifetimes or long term legacy here? Charlemagne built the bigger empire, but that empire got Verdun'ed just 30 years after his death. Louis XIV's dynasty went 80 years before losing its head of steam (and head of its head).