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Kipper Nichols (2016 F) joins Illini Basketball
wow. no idea what his game looks like, but physically he looks legit. that's an nba physique.
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
People (including Malcolm) had mentioned Jimmy Butler before when talking about Kipper, and now I see why he is the first player that comes to mind. He looks exactly like him... It's a little creepy.
Kipper
Wow. Dude looks cut....
Wow. Dude looks cut....
Joel Goodson
- respect my decision™
Buff. League-ready body. He's a 5th year senior, right? If his game approaches his body, he'll be a major asset.
Wrong, he hasn't even played a minute of college basketball. Because of transferring, he will have 3.5 years left starting next January.
Edit: I may have misunderstood, you may have been talking about a 5th year senior out of high school. If so carry on, you are correct.
Yup, it's like he went to 5th year prep school, except it is to a B1G program for practice and training. He will be 20 years old when he starts play @ UI. Basically a redshirt freshman.
BirdDog9048
The Chief Lives
- Chicago, IL
Wait, why is Kipper wearing a Bulls jersey in that picture?
I would love to see footage of him in practice this year. This guy is an intriguing addition to the team.
Wait, why is Kipper wearing a Bulls jersey in that picture?
Well he won't get #21 jersey @ UI. That's Hill's #.
Dan
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Kipper Nichols started practice with #illini; some teammates weigh in on his game
Plus, short video
http://www.scout.com/college/illinois/story/1627441-kipper-nichols-starts-illini-career
Plus, short video
http://www.scout.com/college/illinois/story/1627441-kipper-nichols-starts-illini-career
I wouldn't expect to hear them say anything other than "he's good."
That said, having him redshirt and learn the defense will be huge, hopefully he takes full advantage and works on his shooting, ball handling, etc. One thing the staff has done very well is take advantage of red shirt time, hopefully that continues.
That said, having him redshirt and learn the defense will be huge, hopefully he takes full advantage and works on his shooting, ball handling, etc. One thing the staff has done very well is take advantage of red shirt time, hopefully that continues.
We aren't playing great D right now so another versatile big wouldn't hurt.
In all seriousness, Finke has definitely made improvements. He is moving his feet better and I think with another year with Fletcher, he'll be able to hold his position better and improve his rebounding. Rako has the length to be a good shot blocker.
Getting Kipper and Leron back will help with D as well. Kipper's size makes him a 3/4 right now.
ILL in IA
- Iowa City
I just thought someone screwed up the color orange again. Why isn't the scoreboard the right color blue?Wait, why is Kipper wearing a Bulls jersey in that picture?
OK, who is the big guy talking to Kipper in the last pic. We sat ten rows behind the bench at Mizzou and this guy was around the huddle in a suit. Bigs coach awaiting a spot? He was as tall or taller than Big Mike.
New strength guy?
With Nichols now in the fold, let's beat UM -- win one for the Kipper.
Why would he be talking to Kipper then? Kipper no need strength coach.
I don't know, I know he isn't on the coaches page or anything but he was talking a lot to Tracy and Thorne and Leron at mizzou game. I hate to say this but he reminds me of Mark Eaton.
2016
PG. Abrams/Tate/Lucas
SG Nunn/JCL/Jordan
SF Hill/DJW/Kipper
PF. Finke/Black/Kipper
C. Thorne/Black/Finke
That would be cool.
PG. Abrams/Tate/Lucas
SG Nunn/JCL/Jordan
SF Hill/DJW/Kipper
PF. Finke/Black/Kipper
C. Thorne/Black/Finke
That would be cool.
Adam Fletcher, strength and conditioning coach.