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2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD

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spark mandrill

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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #360 on: April 12, 2023, 08:14:01 AM »
Quote from: FaninCa on April 11, 2023, 09:10:58 PM
Squeaky's head may explode if this happens.

https://twitter.com/itsAntWright/status/1645838527928598563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

This has been going around for a few days.  I’m skeptical but it’s supposedly coming from UCLA people, which surprises me.

Until something actually happens I’m currently considering it “too good to be true”.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #361 on: April 12, 2023, 08:15:35 AM »
Quote from: FaninCa on April 12, 2023, 05:10:50 AM
Campbell was recruited to DePaul by Tim Anderson. 

Can't see why he'd want to leave UCLA for Illinois though.

His best teammate left, UCLA will be in a bit a rebuild, he’s from the Midwest.  Not saying I buy that this is going to happen, but there are real reasons for him to leave UCLA for the Midwest I think.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #362 on: April 12, 2023, 09:20:25 AM »
Quote from: spark mandrill on April 12, 2023, 08:15:35 AM
His best teammate left, UCLA will be in a bit a rebuild, he’s from the Midwest.  Not saying I buy that this is going to happen, but there are real reasons for him to leave UCLA for the Midwest I think.

Yeah he’s just going thru the Portsmouth pro camp bc his head is all in on transferring to Illinois

You people are dumb.

The reason you are clinging to these 2 pipe dreams (Shannon coming back, and Campbell coming to Illinois) is bc all the other difference making players are gone.

Quicker you accept IL is gonna suck, nobody good wants to play for IL which is why you take dregs like Harmon is one step closer to reality.

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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #363 on: April 12, 2023, 09:29:25 AM »
Literally zero people in the entire world give a fuck about what you think about this, Dom.  The grown ups are talking.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #364 on: April 12, 2023, 10:03:08 AM »
Quote from: Dominic on April 12, 2023, 09:20:25 AM
Yeah he’s just going thru the Portsmouth pro camp bc his head is all in on transferring to Illinois

You people are dumb.

The reason you are clinging to these 2 pipe dreams (Shannon coming back, and Campbell coming to Illinois) is bc all the other difference making players are gone.

Quicker you accept IL is gonna suck, nobody good wants to play for IL which is why you take dregs like Harmon is one step closer to reality.


Still waiting for the NIT results you little pathetic bitch.

Time for you to STFU.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #365 on: April 12, 2023, 10:52:08 AM »
Quote from: spark mandrill on April 12, 2023, 08:15:35 AM
His best teammate left, UCLA will be in a bit a rebuild, he’s from the Midwest.  Not saying I buy that this is going to happen, but there are real reasons for him to leave UCLA for the Midwest I think.

Notre Dame?
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #366 on: April 12, 2023, 11:19:31 AM »
Quote from: spark mandrill on April 12, 2023, 08:15:35 AM
His best teammate left, UCLA will be in a bit a rebuild, he’s from the Midwest.  Not saying I buy that this is going to happen, but there are real reasons for him to leave UCLA for the Midwest I think.

He is from Cedar Rapids. Not sure if his family still lives there.
Who knows. He is not likely an NBA player so makes sense he might go somewhere for a big NIL payday before
going overseas if he keeps playing.
I am not even sure he has officially announced he is in the portal.

I am sure we will bring in an experienced serviceable true PG from somewhere.

This thing Illinois has been doing to have combo guards try and run point has been a program weakness for years.
There is no thing such as positionless BB when it comes to a PG and a Post. 
You need someone who has grown up seeing and understanding the floor.

I wish we would have looked closer at the Harding kid from Moline as a 4 year player.
He might be really mid major, but he is a natural PG, great vision, and can shoot.
Saw him several times this year. Might just work out at Iowa as a contributor.


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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #367 on: April 12, 2023, 12:55:29 PM »
Quote from: Lkdog on April 12, 2023, 11:19:31 AM
He is from Cedar Rapids. Not sure if his family still lives there.
Who knows. He is not likely an NBA player so makes sense he might go somewhere for a big NIL payday before
going overseas if he keeps playing.
I am not even sure he has officially announced he is in the portal.

I am sure we will bring in an experienced serviceable true PG from somewhere.

This thing Illinois has been doing to have combo guards try and run point has been a program weakness for years.
There is no thing such as positionless BB when it comes to a PG and a Post. 
You need someone who has grown up seeing and understanding the floor.

I wish we would have looked closer at the Harding kid from Moline as a 4 year player.
He might be really mid major, but he is a natural PG, great vision, and can shoot.
Saw him several times this year. Might just work out at Iowa as a contributor.

Tyger hasn’t entered the portal.  He’s doing the Portsmouth stuff.

What most people mean when they say “pure point guard” is “he’s not a scorer”.  That’s the last thing we need.  Combo guards are the answer, they just have to actually have the skills of both guard spots - not just be a guard who handles the ball because he’s the guy we’ve got.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #368 on: April 12, 2023, 01:30:10 PM »
Quote from: spark mandrill on April 12, 2023, 12:55:29 PM
Tyger hasn’t entered the portal.  He’s doing the Portsmouth stuff.

What most people mean when they say “pure point guard” is “he’s not a scorer”.  That’s the last thing we need.  Combo guards are the answer, they just have to actually have the skills of both guard spots - not just be a guard who handles the ball because he’s the guy we’ve got.


Agree we do not want a Lead Guard/PG that is not a threat to score. They have to be able to score when the opportunity is there.

Guys that say they are "combo" guards were/are usually primarily scorers and usually do not have good enough PG skills.
This has killed us for years. Ayo didn't. Trent didn't. Skyy didn't. Epps didn't. DJ didn't. Paul didn't.
Ray Rice really didn't but was better. Abrams didn't.
I forget all of the combo guards we have patched over this role with.   
Curbelo had the skills, but was a head case and could not shoot the three at all which is needed. 

They are hard to find.

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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #369 on: April 12, 2023, 03:13:51 PM »
TSJ has announced he will enter the NBA draft.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #370 on: April 12, 2023, 04:17:52 PM »
He's still retaining eligibility, however.  So, he can withdraw.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #371 on: April 12, 2023, 04:22:17 PM »
I really like TSJ. He played hard every game and took a fcking beating every night.
I hope he gets feedback that he will get taken in 2nd round and get a contract.
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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #372 on: April 12, 2023, 07:21:31 PM »
According to BU, wanted some experience and leadership...Hence Domask/Harmon. Will be looking for interior/athleticism/lead guard now with a chance of Hawk/TSJ coming back as well. BU is in no hurry to fill the other slots-expect a splash if a great player is available. Otherwise I would expect very good, above average who can keep into the following year/s, for consistancy after Hawk/TSJ/Domask/Harmon are all gone.

Players in Portal I wouldn't mind now based on that info:

Moussa Cisse (Okla St) Very Athletic Big, shot blocker, runs court, length is incredible, would be 2nd time X-fer.

Seryee Lewis (Rice)

Daniel Batcho (TT) or about any other 4-5 F/C we have a past recruiting history with.

Guards:

Saunders (Utah-great get imo) Would prefer this kid for our needs. Experienced against PAC 12, shoots at 40% FG/32.% 3-Pts, penetrates, shoots either hand, is a midwestern kid.

Alexander (ST Johns)

Polite (G. Mason)


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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #373 on: April 13, 2023, 03:34:11 AM »
Quote from: Dominic on April 12, 2023, 09:20:25 AM
Yeah he’s just going thru the Portsmouth pro camp bc his head is all in on transferring to Illinois

You people are dumb.

The reason you are clinging to these 2 pipe dreams (Shannon coming back, and Campbell coming to Illinois) is bc all the other difference making players are gone.

Quicker you accept IL is gonna suck, nobody good wants to play for IL which is why you take dregs like Harmon is one step closer to reality.

Appropriate that both Tyger and Shannon declare for the draft on the same day.

Yet Dan bans anyone that calls out these 3 “insider”
idiots on Loyalty (Indy, LVille,O400).



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Re: 2023 PORTAL TRACKING THREAD
« Reply #374 on: April 13, 2023, 07:07:34 AM »
It’s going to be pretty funny if Tyger and Shannon are both Illini next year.
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