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ILLINICHIEF

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Next Years Roster Thoughts
« on: March 22, 2022, 07:44:59 PM »
I know it's along way out but since we have no skin in the game past 2nd game AGAIN....

Known Players Gone:

Williams
Frazier
Grandison
Hutcherson

Probable Players Gone:

Kofi
Belo (?)

Possible Players Transfering/Creaned?

BBV
Payne


6 or more Players more than likely gone.

Newcomers for sure

Dainja
Epps
Harris
Rodgers

Existing Players that "should" be here:

Hawkins
Melendez
Goode
Lieb
Pods

9-11 players if I am counting correct when it is all said and done.

Where do we go for more options?

No other offered players in 2022 are "warm" to the ILLINI as of now...per 24/7?

No player offered in 2023 other than JJ Taylor is "warm", doubt a reclass is an option?

Obviously there will be another round of large numbers of transfer's coming into play.

Starters as of now:

Hawkins-Melendez-Rodgers-Goode-Epps(?)

That lineup will be more athletic but man we will get beat down alot with this....any proven athletes that already have rumors to come to us from the portal...we are going to really need help?





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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2022, 07:46:37 PM »
Call Iowa State and Houston and get some pointers.
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2022, 07:47:49 PM »
You should probably bank on this 5* PG decommit from Kentucky coming here for next year.

https://247sports.com/player/skyy-clark-46085556/
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2022, 07:51:53 PM »
Quote from: Judge Judy on March 22, 2022, 07:47:49 PM
You should probably bank on this 5* PG decommit from Kentucky coming here for next year.

https://247sports.com/player/skyy-clark-46085556/

Thats 3 stars to high for a team that underperforms during their less than shining moments. :P
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2022, 07:59:22 PM »
On a side note the following players have spurned us and are available now:

Javon Pickett
Keon Ambrose-Hylton
Antonio Reeves
Xavier Foster
Jalen Bridges
Isiah Cottrell
Blake Hinson

I am sure there are more.

How many can we get to help right away?????
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2022, 08:02:11 PM »
I'd be surprised if Lieb or Podz is on the team next year.  Podz didn't play much this year and there's other guards coming in that are more athletic than him.  Lieb will be like that kid from Lincoln that came in, didn't play for 2 years, and then transferred out.

I think 4 starters are set for next year already:

Melendez, Goode, Hawkins, Epps.  5th guy who knows.  I think the main guy Illinois needs to try to keep out of the portal is Melendez. I think he showed enough talent this year that other good teams would want him. Plus, he's going to be the only Puerto Rican player on the team next year with Antigua, Plummer, Curbelo all gone.




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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2022, 08:05:36 PM »
Quote from: Dominic on March 22, 2022, 08:02:11 PM
I'd be surprised if Lieb or Podz is on the team next year.  Podz didn't play much this year and there's other guards coming in that are more athletic than him.  Lieb will be like that kid from Lincoln that came in, didn't play for 2 years, and then transferred out.

I think 4 starters are set for next year already:

Melendez, Goode, Hawkins, Epps.  5th guy who knows.  I think the main guy Illinois needs to try to keep out of the portal is Melendez. I think he showed enough talent this year that other good teams would want him. Plus, he's going to be the only Puerto Rican player on the team next year with Antigua, Plummer, Curbelo all gone.

You’re forgetting Skyy Clark. He’s about a 98% lock currently. He will start if he comes here and Belo leaves
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2022, 08:09:58 PM »
Quote from: Judge Judy on March 22, 2022, 08:05:36 PM
You’re forgetting Skyy Clark. He’s about a 98% lock currently. He will start if he comes here and Belo leaves

Why would a guy from Nashville TN, with no connection to anyone on the team, decide to decommit from Kentucky and come to Illinois?
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2022, 08:10:53 PM »
Quote from: Dominic on March 22, 2022, 08:09:58 PM
Why would a guy from Nashville TN, with no connection to anyone on the team, decide to decommit from Kentucky and come to Illinois?

Tim Anderson is the connection you’re missing.
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2022, 09:33:37 PM »
Epps, RJ, Goode, Hawkins, Dainja could be fun if Epps can step in and play ASAP.
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2022, 10:54:47 PM »
Known players gone (3):

Frazier, Williams, and Plummer. They were super seniors and have no eligibility remaining.

I am guessing will not be back (2):

Grandison has a covid year. He took a senior night, but there has been no final decision announced. He may or may not be invited back, and might not accept if he is.

Hutcherson has a medical red shirt and a covid year. He may or may not be invited back, and might not accept if he is.

Tough decision (2):

Kofi: his options have been analyzed.

Lieb could probably play at a lower level, but may want the UI education.

Likely staying (4):

Payne:  He could benefit from a full season with Alexander and Anderson. I see no reason why he'd transfer and sit a year.
 
Benjamin Bosmans-Verdonk: He has lotsa eligibility left. If Kofi leaves, he is at least the 2nd big off the bench.

Podz: I am guessing he and his dad talk it over snd decide to give it at list a year. He can shoot and you need shooters.

Curbelo: He already said he'll be back. I guess Clark could scare him off.

Very likely staying (3):

RJ, Hawkins, Goode

New (4) Epps, Harris, Rodgers. Dinja

Maybe new (1) Clark
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2022, 11:15:15 PM »
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2022, 02:52:42 AM »
Quote from: Lkdog on March 22, 2022, 11:15:15 PM
Is there anything firm that Clark is considering Illinois?

https://bustingbrackets.com/2022/03/07/ncaa-basketball-recruiting-8-teams-target-5-star-guard-skyy-clark/

Nothing.  Just blind hope being sold by the clueless shysters that run Illinois premium sites.  They are absolutely scamming their readers
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2022, 07:48:01 AM »
Quote from: Lkdog on March 22, 2022, 11:15:15 PM
Is there anything firm that Clark is considering Illinois?

https://bustingbrackets.com/2022/03/07/ncaa-basketball-recruiting-8-teams-target-5-star-guard-skyy-clark/

He is playing with Rodgers so maybe that can sway him?
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Re: Next Years Roster Thoughts
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2022, 08:11:03 AM »


Already heard from Illinois?

https://247sports.com/college/arizona-state/Article/Basketball-recruiting-Ball-State-Payton-Sparks-Pittsburgh-Virginia-Oklahoma-Indiana-Illinois-Cincinnati-Iowa-State-Loyola-Chicago-West-Virginia-Arizona-State-184974136/

Nebraska Center transferring as well and picked them over us
Payton from Pitt is as well?
Tchikou from Alabama is transferring as well and recieved an offer from us?
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