Dame Sarr didn’t declare for this year’s NBA draft; it was his choice. As a result, there’s no need to invite Sarr to the combine since he cannot be drafted. Sarr will be playing college ball next season.
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The focus on developing his point guard skills this season will pay big dividends for him
never thought about that before.... but i like your comparison!
blackdog
- Champaign
Hes obviously not the same level of physical specimen that Tatum is but the skill sets are pretty similar.
I also think Will has a lot of potential to improve his athleticism considering where he started coming in last year.
“Building his frame while maintaining his guard skills at 6’8” would be Jayson Tatum…that’s what I’m implying if he gets there.
Although it'd be nice for us if Will Riley returned, it really does sell the message that we're a serious contender for developing players if he gets drafted in the first round.
No Illini on the list, but thought it was worth posting. This is essentially the Consolation Combine or the NIT of Draft Combines, if you will.
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NBA G League Announces Field Of 45 Draft Prospects For 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp In Chicago - The NBA G League
The NBA G League has invited 44 prospects to the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, taking place May 9 to May 11 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. G League Elite Camp is a three-day event that gives NBA Draft prospects an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts...
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Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
Damn, are we on this guy?
/s of course
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Tough question. Could go with any of them. Given TSJ’s age and being behind Ant I will go with Riley. I see KJ as more of a game controller pass first type player.
Agreed. I’m honestly torn, if he comes back we would be LOADED. At the same time, having two first round draft picks would be huge for us.
The calculus for us as fans should largely be the same as it is for him. If he's going to be a high enough 1st round pick (maybe like 25th or earlier) then we should want him to go ahead and be drafted. If he's going to slip past that point, then we should want him to come back.
NBA-bound Illinois duo projected to land on same Western Conference team
Round 2?
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Pretty awesome if KJ and Will both get drafted in lottery and on the same team.NBA-bound Illinois duo projected to land on same Western Conference team
Round 2?
Also looks like small chance KJ could fall to the bulls as well
This is a very good class imo and there is a ton of guys with upside. I could easily see Riley sliding because he's skinny and I don't think he will test very well athletically and his wingspan isn't great.
Riley seems like a legitimate project that will spend a few years in the g-league if he goes pro now imo.
No Illini on the list, but thought it was worth posting. This is essentially the Consolation Combine or the NIT of Draft Combines, if you will.
NBA G League Announces Field Of 45 Draft Prospects For 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp In Chicago - The NBA G League
The NBA G League has invited 44 prospects to the 2025 NBA G League Elite Camp, taking place May 9 to May 11 at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. G League Elite Camp is a three-day event that gives NBA Draft prospects an opportunity to showcase their skills in front of NBA and NBA G League scouts...
How does Coleman Hawkins not get an invite to this? He had a somewhat down year on a bad team but still showed his all around game. He seems like a guy who would be great for an NBA roster with his size and skill set. A lot of names on that list I would take him over
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
I think shooting is the biggest concern with him. If he showed out as a guy who could hit outside shots at a high rate I feel like he'd absolutely be in the draft conversation. In today's NBA that seems to be a requirement for a guy best suited as a stretch 4.
Shot selection. I really feel Coleman would be viewed as an excellent stretch 4 NBA prospect had his shot selection been better. "Shoots when he shouldn't, passes when he should".
His favorite move... the up fake used to drive me crazy...
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
He went from being key contributor on Elite 8 team to just another player on a 16-17 KSU team.
His 3 point shooting returned to historical 30% showing that 2024 38% was a fluke. Timing is everything.
You really have to be able to shoot 3' to play in NBA unless you are the greek freak.
He is also a 5th year senior so nobody is drafting him on potential. He is what he is. I think he made right decision from $$$ to stay in college. However like in real world when you take a job purely for the $$$ don't be surprised if it is a sh**y job.
His 3 point shooting returned to historical 30% showing that 2024 38% was a fluke. Timing is everything.
You really have to be able to shoot 3' to play in NBA unless you are the greek freak.
He is also a 5th year senior so nobody is drafting him on potential. He is what he is. I think he made right decision from $$$ to stay in college. However like in real world when you take a job purely for the $$$ don't be surprised if it is a sh**y job.
Perfect assessment. He's so versatile but he passes up so many good shots to then tries and make a spectacular play resulting in a terrible shot or turnover
He's been twice already.
I’m interested in any elaboration on this. Scouts primarily seem to salivate over his PnR ability, isn’t that how he was used all season?
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