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Ty Rodgers on the USA U18 National Team
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Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
I watched about 3 minutes. PR needs to learn to stop the ball. That wasn't the only coast to coast dunk.
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Joel Goodson
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pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Ty is going to be a stud, but come on man. They are playing teams that are way below their caliber. Also, we have players better than he is right now.
skyIdub
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Its good to know there are Ty truthers out there. Ayo changed the culture, Ty is going to cement our status as a powerhouse. He has the potential to become the next Illini legend. And I don’t say that lightly
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
lol...........just having a little fun bro..............Cardinals getting waxed 11-3 tonight and I'm in a snarky mood.............
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
I mean I don't want to go full hot take...but he's as close to Nick Anderson as we have ever seen here.
(I'M NOT SAYING HE'S GOING TO BE NICK ANDERSON)
(THEY WERE/ARE BOTH 6'6" ~200ish AND MAD SKILLS YO)
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
I love me some snark pru! I'm not the mayor of Snarkville...but I could probably be on the Snarkville City Council.
Ty being the glue guy at this elite of a level is fun. It's also a bit easier since you also have obvious and legitimate future NBA stars on this team.
There's some easy assists out there, since every time Whitmore/Black/Armstrong touch the ball it feels like something cool is going to happen.
There's some easy assists out there, since every time Whitmore/Black/Armstrong touch the ball it feels like something cool is going to happen.
Like many of you, I have watched every minute of Ty's play in the FIBA tournament and it is true that he controls the action while he's in there. However, there's a reason that he has maxed out at seven points in three games. Until he hits (or even attempts!) a shot longer than a dunk or a lay-up he is not ready for prime time. Not saying he won't eventually be great, but compared toNick Anderson, lottery pick from the Flyin' Illini? C'mon!!
The one who reminds me of Nick out there is WHITMORE. He's hitting dunks...and threes...and everything between. I wish we could have recruited him. I saw every game Nick played and that's how he played ball...everything down-hill...a savage scorer. a dunker, a jump-shooter and maybe my favorite Illini ever.
We are SO fortunate to have Ty, but let's pump the brakes a little. If he's not scoring against 17 year old's, he has a lot to learn. And who's place is he going to take? Skyy? Shannon? Melindez? Meyer?
Let him grow! He's got tons to work on!
The one who reminds me of Nick out there is WHITMORE. He's hitting dunks...and threes...and everything between. I wish we could have recruited him. I saw every game Nick played and that's how he played ball...everything down-hill...a savage scorer. a dunker, a jump-shooter and maybe my favorite Illini ever.
We are SO fortunate to have Ty, but let's pump the brakes a little. If he's not scoring against 17 year old's, he has a lot to learn. And who's place is he going to take? Skyy? Shannon? Melindez? Meyer?
Let him grow! He's got tons to work on!
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
Ty made a flotadora in the lane and could have made more if any of his teammates had been willing to engage in a give and go and pass back to Ty when he flashed open in the paint after a pass. With the Illini he should get some of those passes back for easy scores.
We did recruit Whitmore. Came close to landing him too.
We have more than twice the ball handlers that we had last year!!! The only real ball handler that we had last year sat out most of the year. Either your blind as a bat or you really don't know talent when you see it. There is no way in hell teams will be able to pressure us like they have in the past. Sit back and enjoy the ride that these young men are getting ready to take us on!!
Let me get this straight this young man plays elite defense,dishes out assist like a a point guard,can rebound like a machine,controls the flow of a game and he does not turn the ball over or force up wild shots like you want him to,but he's got tons to work on????? REALLY!!!!
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Maybe the HOA board
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
I WANT MORE SNARK...........SNARKY POSTS..............SNARKYNESS ABIDES............................GET SOME LIFE BACK IN THE DAILY BOARD SCENE.............
I had an encounter last night with some Jim Bean Black , extra aged and a couple of righteous gummys..............NL # 3 has a satisfied look on her face this morning so I guess i broke some ice last night ..............
Now , from all the vids I have seen of Ty Rodgers up until today I think he is exactly what we need for this upcoming season .........He can fill in at various spots on the court and will be on the all Frosh B1G team , maybe even 6th man award.................
Good ole Spot ......the true Illini party dog........................DOGG......................He really really is.........................
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
There's a fine line between drinking too much and not drinking enough.....................................Elusive that line is ............It really really is...............
Spot is such a good dog , a wuss as far as drinking , but we love him so........................................
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
Led the team in minutes and second in +/-, you love to see the efficiency.
Next up is Mexico, it's going to be a bloodbath on the court, but hopefully the fans can have some fun with it. I don't think it matters what the competition is, USA v Mexico will always have that extra spark.
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