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Never going to happen ever- no NBA for him.
Looking ahead to 2021-2022
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I wish him all the best, but If his dad couldn't make it in the NBA, there is no way he is going to.
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If DaMonte was 3 inches taller he would have a legit chance but that can be said about alot of guys lol
Obviously to most, D. Williams is not going to the NBA. Why not come back? We could use him and he could have a great season if the minutes are available.
Curbelo plus D&D- Defense and Dunk, and D&3- Defense and 3P
I have full confidence that with Curbelo we are aimed to be well above avg next year...if not absolutely great
If we have pieces that can play D and do the following, we will be fine:
- convert 3p shots at above 35%
- convert close to basket shots at 57%+
Returnees and pickups will round it out.. Hawkins, Grandison, Hutch, Payne, Goode, Podz, Melendez and possibly Kofi, Miller, Damonte are all significant.
Bottom line, Andre Curbello is a once in a generation talent who may eclipse DW in future success IMO... just dont realize how much talent he delivers.
I have full confidence that with Curbelo we are aimed to be well above avg next year...if not absolutely great
If we have pieces that can play D and do the following, we will be fine:
- convert 3p shots at above 35%
- convert close to basket shots at 57%+
Returnees and pickups will round it out.. Hawkins, Grandison, Hutch, Payne, Goode, Podz, Melendez and possibly Kofi, Miller, Damonte are all significant.
Bottom line, Andre Curbello is a once in a generation talent who may eclipse DW in future success IMO... just dont realize how much talent he delivers.
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After looking at multiple mock drafts and not seeing Kofi, one would have to think he will be back. Garza is a late 2nd rounder in most drafts, and he has an inside, outside game. Kofi should work all off-season on developing at least get a 15’ - 20’ consistent jump shot, and improve his passing out of the post. If he can add these skills helps stock should rise significantly.
Hutcherson had D1 talent but was relegated to D3 because of health issues (back). So yes he probably is better than everyone but Trent and Black on that team. Much more athletic and he has better stats shooting from the field and the line.
I totally agree, but can what’s left of the team see this before all the parts are gone? It is really hard to follow college basketball when the players are sort of like in a “pick up game”. Don’t like your team switch after the next game?
pruman91
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My worst fear is that AC continues to get the ticky tack fouls as he did this year....we need him on the court directing and leading this team, not shrugging his shoulders on the bench
Kinda feels like we are starting over next year. Hopefully we can get some good transfers and be competitive.
illini80
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AC is special and like no one I’ve seen. He’s also 6’1” and 175# vs Deron who was 6’3” and 210#. He may have a better college career but projecting him as a more successful career than DW is out there. NBA all-star, 12 years in the league averaging 16 pts.
Olympic Gold medalist also.
I love DWIL, but he peaked early in NBA. He was great for 7 years and avg or less after that. He will hand over the torch at some point as most decorated Illini NBA star....may not be Andre to take that torch....., but OTH, it could be.
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My personal opinion is that was just freshmen inexperience on the court - I’d be worried if that continued next season
Hutcherson also grew multiple inches IIRC, going from 6’2” - 6’6” would make many guys go from D3 to D1
pruman91
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I believe that is what I said....sorry if I didnt make it clear...............
John Stockton & Steve Nash?
skyIdub
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Deron was a pretty squishy soft 195# as a freshman. Curbelo is already solid as a Fletch rock, and can absolutely put 15-20lbs on in three years.
6'1" ~185-190 with that muscle is an NBA ready PG body.
If..and when..he does. Look. Out.
Hope his growth plates are still open, when he gets to 6'10" he can be our 5.
Who is this?
He was determined to succeed at basketball, but he was only 6’1″ and 150 pounds as a high school senior. Although he led his high school to the state regional playoffs and was named to the all-conference team, no colleges recruited him or offered him a basketball scholarship. As a favor to his high school coach, he was offered a scholarship as a student manager of the basketball team at a low major program.
He was determined to succeed at basketball, but he was only 6’1″ and 150 pounds as a high school senior. Although he led his high school to the state regional playoffs and was named to the all-conference team, no colleges recruited him or offered him a basketball scholarship. As a favor to his high school coach, he was offered a scholarship as a student manager of the basketball team at a low major program.
Joel Goodson
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Pippen.
Ohhh! Ohhh! Call on me!!!
Broken jaw did him a favor.
Shooting stats in D3 can’t be compared to D1. Aaron Jordan shot 46% from 3 during that season. 84% from the line.
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