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How many years have they held him back in 6th grade?
For the Southern Ill peeps, both Neuqua and Bolingbrook are playing at the Highland Optimist Shootout Jan 9th.
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
Big Ten NIL Spending Gap Is Reshaping College Basketball Recruiting
College sports have changed. For better or worse, we live in a completely different era of college athletics, the NIL era.
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Rich getting Richer. Duke currently has 2 distinct top 25 starting 5s. Soon they'll have 3.
I look forward to seeing them lose in the elite 8
I wouldn't mind making the elite 8 1-2x every 3 years for the next 35 years while winning 5 titles along the way.
It's hard to believe they pull this off year after year. Their 6 thru 10 guys are rated higher than the starting 5 of all but a handfull of programs nationally.
The 2027 5-stars are flying off the board.
Brady Pettigrew, Bolingbrook , Combo Guard
Brady Pettigrew is a Combo Guard from Bolingbrook, IL.
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Not done yet, but the buzz is loud.
Dropping this while we’re all distracted in the game threadBrady Pettigrew, Bolingbrook , Combo Guard
Brady Pettigrew is a Combo Guard from Bolingbrook, IL.
Not done yet, but the buzz is loud.
The only thing that concerns me at all with recruiting these days is the lack of closing on any players over 6'9". Reminds me of the 63 Hoosier team when the VanArsdales were the big guys for them at 6'5". They went with 6'4" Bolyard and McGlocklin and 6'2" Jimmy Rayl for the starters. They were smart, tough, and could get hot from time to time, but they were doomed for middle of the pack. One of the best memories of my life was sitting at half court with my elbows on the floor and watching them beat OSU and their AA Gary Bradds, a Hoosier victory that gave the Illini the Big Ten title that year when Downey and crew won in the real Assembly Hall on the same day in won of the first games played there.
I am hoping, without any anxiety, that BU and OO have something up their sleeves that will surprise us with an elite big that will fit nicely in to complete the puzzle for the 27-28 season. A Euro, portal tranfer, or high schooler? It is hard to imagine that such a player would pass up an opportunity to be spotlighted alongside such an elite and deep group of young, skilled, and unselfish players who just want to win.
I am hoping, without any anxiety, that BU and OO have something up their sleeves that will surprise us with an elite big that will fit nicely in to complete the puzzle for the 27-28 season. A Euro, portal tranfer, or high schooler? It is hard to imagine that such a player would pass up an opportunity to be spotlighted alongside such an elite and deep group of young, skilled, and unselfish players who just want to win.
rmlsr
- El Paso,IL
Close the deal!!!Brady Pettigrew, Bolingbrook , Combo Guard
Brady Pettigrew is a Combo Guard from Bolingbrook, IL.
Not done yet, but the buzz is loud.
He will be in Decatur for the Thanksgiving Turkey Tournament. I will have to go see him play live.Brady Pettigrew, Bolingbrook , Combo Guard
Brady Pettigrew is a Combo Guard from Bolingbrook, IL.
Not done yet, but the buzz is loud.
Watching the frontlines at Duke (Ngongba, JBB), UConn (Hines), Florida (Condon) and Arizona (Krivas) plus seeing all the 2027 5-stars off the board (or not on our radar)... I share your concerns.
Lewis Uvwo, Prolific Prep , Center
Lewis Uvwo is a 6-11, 225-pound Center from Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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CJ Rosser, Southeastern Prep , Power Forward
CJ Rosser is a Power Forward from Rocky Mount, NC.
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Darius Wabbington, Sunnyslope , Center
Darius Wabbington is a 6-11, 245-pound Center (BK) from Phoenix, AZ.
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I love Tomi's 3-ball ability and Z's occasional jump out the gym blocks. But we need a low post force.
Joel Goodson
- 9th man conundrum
yep, definitely cooled on us
Or we cooled on him……
pruman91
- interviewing new NL's daily....I really really am
Luigi...?
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