Jeremiah Tilmon (2017 C) commits to Illinois
He is an excellent passer. One of his strengths.
illini80
- Forgottonia
I think we are set up for disappointment if this is where we are setting the bar.
Disagree.
The minutes will be there since we are so short inside. James Augustine in 21 minutes a games averaged:
7 Pts
6 Rbd
.8 Assists
.8 Blocks
Timon will likely see more minutes and will likely be a bigger part of the offense than Augie was as Freshman with Cook, Dee, Deron etc.
BananaShampoo
Captain 'Paign
- Phoenix, AZ
Yep. I'm thinking something like this should be very achievable for him:
10 pts
7 rbd
1.5 ast
1.2 blck
Maybe we could have a predictions thread and see who is closest at the end of his first season.
Thomas Bryant is the line we should hope for from Tilmon.
Bryant-11.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, .9 bpg, 3.9 fts apg.
If he can average that, he should be the B1G FOY and 2/3 team all B1G.
Bryant-11.9 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 1.0 apg, .9 bpg, 3.9 fts apg.
If he can average that, he should be the B1G FOY and 2/3 team all B1G.
If these werent realistic numbers for a 5 star, potential MCDAA, then people wouldnt be all over this commitment like they have been. He wouldnt be the game changer, or big get, or one of the most important signings in recent history(as all the reporters are saying) if those kinda numbers werent do able as a freshmen who will get all the minutes he can handle.
People are comparing him to Bryant, and look what Bryant did his freshman year. Those are reasonable goals (I think the rpg at 7 is a little too high)
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Second that - very impressed with his passing as a big man. The opposite of "Black Hole" Thorne who is the second coming of Shawn Pruitt.
The games I've seen him play recently I was MUCH more impressed with his ability to score and pass than play defense or rebound.
We really don't know what to expect because Illinois historically hasn't had many if any big men this talented. Efrem Winters, Deon Thomas and Meyers Leonard maybe the closest?
Efrem and Deon were smaller and Meyers much more raw. I'm not expecting Tilmon to be Anthony Davis but I think he could be in that ballpark
Efrem and Deon were smaller and Meyers much more raw. I'm not expecting Tilmon to be Anthony Davis but I think he could be in that ballpark
LuvIlliniHoopzInVA
- Virginia
It's my birthday today and this is pretty great present!!! Only takes a second seat to a new baby boy and Illini fan 3 days prior...
No complaints
Congratulations to all of us! We got a sswell birthday present.
Thank you Mr. Tilmon!
Probably play the 5 in college and the 4 in the NBA. That would be the typical path for someone his height/size. Although the way the NBA is going, you're seeing plenty of 5s Tilmon's size.
IllinoisFan733
- Chicago
It's my birthday today and this is pretty great present!!! Only takes a second seat to a new baby boy and Illini fan 3 days prior...
No complaints
Ditto... its my birthday today too! A great early birthday present for us (and we will share it with all the Illini fans!!!)
Wow
Hopefully we will look back at this spring as the low point in Illinois basketball since Bruce Pearl dreamed that he saw Deon Thomas in a blazer.
Glad to have some positive momentum. Certainly seems like Goodwin is in reach . .
I've laid off the stuff for awhile, but I'm back on the Kool Aid after the Tilmon signing.
Folks, Goodwin will be a guy that opponents will hate playing against. Tilmon's commitment could make for a very special 2017 class....
yay!!!
Just some quick points
Did Weber have talent? You.tube the Texas 2010 game, had McCamey (PG), Paul (SG), Davis (PF), Richmond (SF), Meyers (C) at various times of the game. Pretty solid line-up. In hindsight missing on Evan Turner really hurt. Rose was never coming (grades) and Gordon would of given us one year at most. Turner gave OSU 3 very good years. Also Weber recruited too many projects that could do one thing but were lacking in many other areas especially driblling/shooting.
Tilmon really needs 2-3 years, if he leaves after one year I fear he will drop in the draft similiar to Stone, Davis, Ebbisserre, and the Kansas players. Tilmon's early presence will be defense and rebounding, he isn't a ball hog. Team Chemistry is going to be very important as we will be gaining a very talented 2017 class to go along with a talented experienced group (JCL, Black, Finke, DJ, etc)
Did Weber have talent? You.tube the Texas 2010 game, had McCamey (PG), Paul (SG), Davis (PF), Richmond (SF), Meyers (C) at various times of the game. Pretty solid line-up. In hindsight missing on Evan Turner really hurt. Rose was never coming (grades) and Gordon would of given us one year at most. Turner gave OSU 3 very good years. Also Weber recruited too many projects that could do one thing but were lacking in many other areas especially driblling/shooting.
Tilmon really needs 2-3 years, if he leaves after one year I fear he will drop in the draft similiar to Stone, Davis, Ebbisserre, and the Kansas players. Tilmon's early presence will be defense and rebounding, he isn't a ball hog. Team Chemistry is going to be very important as we will be gaining a very talented 2017 class to go along with a talented experienced group (JCL, Black, Finke, DJ, etc)
Way, way too early to say that. He might need 1, he might need 2, or he might need 3. Two years is my guess. But the thing is he's going to get a lot of playing time right away, which should allow him to put up good pts and rebounds numbers. If he looks like a top 20 pick, he'll likely go.