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General Category => Fighting Illini Basketball Forum => Topic started by: ILLINICHIEF on April 01, 2022, 08:22:52 AM
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Who would be your 5 players iif you pick...ILLINI connections or not?
Bridges-wing
Carlson-inside/out
Z. Jackson-B1G PG and size
Shannon-Everyone wants him-proven athlete
Bates-athletic center and mobile
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Curbelo - PG? Oh, wait...nevermind.
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Who would be your 5 players iif you pick...ILLINI connections or not?
Bridges-wing
Carlson-inside/out
Z. Jackson-B1G PG and size
Shannon-Everyone wants him-proven athlete
Bates-athletic center and mobile
can you like put their full name and school they were attending? Hard to do research otherwise, I don't have time to goggle kids on the internet
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can you like put their full name and school they were attending? Hard to do research otherwise, I don't have time to goggle kids on the internet
B1G10QAnon97 has time to research 1985 studies about priests molesting kids at parochial schools though!
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B1G10QAnon97 has time to research 1985 studies about priests molesting kids at parochial schools though!
Oh look here’s the troll!
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Oh, look, the self-loathing latent homesexual took time away from looking at guys' dicks in public restrooms to remind us what a dumbfuck piece of shit he is. Go back to looking at cocks in bathrooms you want to suck, jagoff. You know you want to eat those guys out.
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Oh, look, the self-loathing latent homesexual took time away from looking at guys' dicks in public restrooms to remind us what a dumbfuck piece of shit he is. Go back to looking at cocks in bathrooms you want to suck, jagoff. You know you want to eat those guys out.
Ah that’s sweet 😘
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can you like put their full name and school they were attending? Hard to do research otherwise, I don't have time to goggle kids on the internet
Google 2022 NCAA basketball portal....list them all out....if you can't find my 5, you won't find 5 others... !!!!!!
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can you like put their full name and school they were attending? Hard to do research otherwise, I don't have time to goggle kids on the internet
It’s a test.
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Oh, look, the self-loathing latent homesexual took time away from looking at guys' dicks in public restrooms to remind us what a dumbfuck piece of shit he is. Go back to looking at cocks in bathrooms you want to suck, jagoff. You know you want to eat those guys out.
I’d consider dialing it back a bit.
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I just don’t know why this board doesn’t have more members
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I just don’t know why this board doesn’t have more members
Yeah, I don't get it either.
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I just don’t know why this board doesn’t have more members
Mysterious, indeed
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Meanwhile, all of LSU's scholarship players have either entered the portal (11) or declared for the draft (2).
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Xavier Pinson, Terrence Shannon, Joe Bamisile
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Xavier Pinson, Terrence Shannon, Joe Bamisile
What about them?
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Wish list to complete a 10-man rotation that wins the B1G.
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Wish list to complete a 10-man rotation that wins the B1G.
That’s what I figured, but wasn’t sure.
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Wish list to complete a 10-man rotation that wins the B1G.
I’d like to highlight this one for comment from PAMan lol
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I’d like to highlight this one for comment from PAMan lol
I'm glad you are looking out for me.
Maybe we should invite Peoriaman, Nova, Harv and Bumblebee over for Scorat Bored. They live for B1G Regular Season Championships!
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Yeah, I don't get it either.
We have all seen Scout Board and Illinois Twitter, right? Reminds me of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes' opinion iin Buck v. Bell...
"It is better for all the world, if instead of waiting to execute degenerate offspring for crime, or to let them starve for their imbecility, society can prevent those who are manifestly unfit from continuing their kind....Three generations of imbeciles are enough."
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Weirdly, this place turned out notably more whiny and basketball stupid than the Scout Board
Would have never ever guessed that but here we are
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Landers Nolley in the portal. Going on his 12th year of college ball.
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Weirdly, this place turned out notably more whiny and basketball stupid than the Scout Board
Would have never ever guessed that but here we are
Just took years of continued mediocrity followed by success without quite getting back to the Self years.
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Weirdly, this place turned out notably more whiny and basketball stupid than the Scout Board
Would have never ever guessed that but here we are
I just tried to read there.
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Can’t remember last time I went to Scorat.
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Podz just entered the portal…
Got to think he saw the writing on the wall once Skyy committed here.
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Damn. I thought he had potential once he acclimated to college.
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wonder where he winds up, he's a good kid that works hard but probably isn't athletic enough to be anything other than a backup in the big ten
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Meh. Just a guy. Good luck Podz
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Not surprising. Puts a little more pressure on us to find a suitable guard we can play that is NOT a fresh.
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I’m expecting a pretty heavy load for the freshmen at guard next year.
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Not the most surprising surprising, but mildly disappointing given that we have 4 guards leaving already and so our margin of error on newcomers is thin.
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I’m expecting a pretty heavy load for the freshmen at guard next year.
Agree. It will be fun to watch. A lot of talent.
Well, Podz had RJ and Goode already ahead of him in soph class.
All three frosh guards/wings would have been ahead of him.
And we are looking around for an experienced guard to bring in.
He would have never cracked the rotation here.
I think he almost pulled out last year as he was wondering where he would fit.
They should have let him go. He is a MVC or MAC type kid.
Don't worry. He will end up at Akron or some shit, and put 25 on us in a game down the road. LOL.
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Idk Podz dunked with ease, could attack, rebound, and hit from deep. He had a huge curve coming from small ball Wisconsin. He’s not just some clumsy slow white boy.
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Idk Podz dunked with ease, could attack, rebound, and hit from deep. He had a huge curve coming from small ball Wisconsin. He’s not just some clumsy slow white boy.
He had some skills without question. He is caught in a numbers crunch here and is not good enough to rise to top group this year. He wants to play now. Can't blame him.
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He had some skills without question. He is caught in a numbers crunch here and is not good enough to rise to top group this year. He wants to play now. Can't blame him.
Big scorer in high school, so I can only imagine the idea of sitting on the bench here for another year is not exactly inspiring.
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Idk. We aren’t exactly deep at guard and several of them are going to be first year guys. Doesn’t seem completely crazy to think he’d be able to compete and earn decent minutes after a year in the program. Probably more pissed about being glued to the bench the last several games when our guard play was utter horse shit and primary rotation guys clearly needed some rest.
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Idk. We aren’t exactly deep at guard and several of them are going to be first year guys. Doesn’t seem completely crazy to think he’d be able to compete and earn decent minutes after a year in the program. Probably more pissed about being glued to the bench the last several games when our guard play was utter horse shit and primary rotation guys clearly needed some rest.
I agree.
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I guess if he wants to be the man then yeah, tough path here. Not sure what level he’d need to go to in order to get the keys, but it ain’t high D1.
Would really hate to see him end up at an Iowa or Purdue or something as a rotation player.
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Podz averaged somewhere between 3-5 minutes, and looked like he could add 3-5 more minutes every year until his junior year. He would probably max out then.
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Payne to Jacksonville…
https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/status/1514261681404272642?s=21&t=hYhJmSUqOfMaCnILUmOCyw
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Big scorer in high school, so I can only imagine the idea of sitting on the bench here for another year is not exactly inspiring.
I am familiar with the division he played in, total garbage competition
I thought he could have been a really good bench guy but if he wants to be the star of the team he's probably headed to ISU or bradley or something like that
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This would be a nice front-court pickup for the Illini…
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-basketball-Ben-Vander-Plas-Illini-one-of-top-options-for-Ohio-transfer-186144288/
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So what’s the deal on Dainja? Not a lot of people (surprisingly) seem hyped on him, but his tape looks really impressive to me.
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So what’s the deal on Dainja? Not a lot of people (surprisingly) seem hyped on him, but his tape looks really impressive to me.
Oh I think a lot of people are definitely hyped. Just not much news on him since he came here. Nothing to really talk about, but it good he has been practicing with the team all second half of last season. Should step in and be productive right away imo. Very athletic and a damn man (I think, as I have not checked his genitals).
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I would bet an American, A10 school, or lesser Big East school would take Podz and he could probably play 25+ minutes starting SG minutes. He had a Kansas offer out of high school apparently. Type of kid who often goes to a place like Dayton and then winds up averaging great numbers in 2-3 years.
If we run a 3-guard set, our other guards currently are Clark, Epps, Harris, RJ, and Goode, one of whom is coming off an ACL tear and none of whom have a track record of playing high-D1 minutes. I know we're trying to add an experienced CG, but I think minutes are there if you're good enough to compete at this level, just not a guaranteed starting spot.
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This would be a nice front-court pickup for the Illini…
https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-basketball-Ben-Vander-Plas-Illini-one-of-top-options-for-Ohio-transfer-186144288/
He is a good player.
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Idk. We aren’t exactly deep at guard and several of them are going to be first year guys. Doesn’t seem completely crazy to think he’d be able to compete and earn decent minutes after a year in the program. Probably more pissed about being glued to the bench the last several games when our guard play was utter horse shit and primary rotation guys clearly needed some rest.
There is another back story. Podz dad used to very active at Loyalty. Seemed credible and was very upbeat. Apparently the Podz clan and friends attended a game, and he dnp. After that, Podz dad apparently stopped posting and there were vague rumors they were disappointed.
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Well I am sure he wanted more time and it wasn't like our guards were very good in second half of year.
Best of luck to him.
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Couldn't possibly spell damonte for a 3-5 minutes lol
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Schools from every power conf. have reached out to Podz. (Including big ten)
If Damonte Williams can start in a power conf.🥱, then so can Podz.
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Schools from every power conf. have reached out to Podz. (Including big ten)
If Damonte Williams can start in a power conf.🥱, then so can Podz.
Yeah I’m in the boat that Podz can be very good at the high-major level. Very good player and has a tremendous work ethic. He’s definitely a Wisconsin kid.
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So what’s the deal on Dainja? Not a lot of people (surprisingly) seem hyped on him, but his tape looks really impressive to me.
Hype will or won't start after Kofi decision.
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Hype will or won't start after Kofi decision.
Haha, good point.
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Oh I think a lot of people are definitely hyped. .
Couldn’t get off the bench at Baylor. This is like being hyped that the football team got unproductive players from Bama/Notre Dame and thinking they’d be stars here. 1 guy you could say worked out like that (Immatorbehbe) the rest were trash (Eddie Smith, the WR from ND, the o lineman from Bama).
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Couldn’t get off the bench at Baylor. This is like being hyped that the football team got unproductive players from Bama/Notre Dame and thinking they’d be stars here. 1 guy you could say worked out like that (Immatorbehbe) the rest were trash (Eddie Smith, the WR from ND, the o lineman from Bama).
Possibly so, but to be fair to Dainja, he redshirted his first season, and well the team did pretty well with the players that were ahead of him. He is from Chicago with family midwest ties, which is why he probably chose to come here. He will be a very good player for us imo long term.
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Bet we’re playing St Johns in the Gavitt Games next year
https://twitter.com/papicurbelo11/status/1515019130042204168
Wished it would have worked out here. Best of luck to you, Belo! Hope you kill it there!
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Best to Belo as he moves closer to home and a fresh start. Anderson is not a bad option for him in terms of coaches.
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St Johns is the right spot for an out of control transition guard.
They were 4th in all of NCAA in pace.
Illinois was 187.
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/possessions-per-game
Curbelo can freely go up and down the floor there with no regard for turnovers
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Probably a good place for 'belo to feature his strengths, but perhaps not to curb his weaknesses.
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St Johns is the right spot for an out of control transition guard.
They were 4th in all of NCAA in pace.
Illinois was 187.
https://www.teamrankings.com/ncaa-basketball/stat/possessions-per-game
Curbelo can freely go up and down the floor there with no regard for turnovers
They had less than us per game.
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They had less than us per game.
Wait till next year
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Wait till next year
HAHAHA, may be a "Storm" of turnovers at St. John's. Do they serve coffee with all the turnovers?
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Wonder what this does for his NBA HOF chances.
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Wonder what this does for his NBA HOF chances.
Nice.
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So the Red Storm is actually the calm before the Storm? Anyways, good luck Belo.
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Rumor that Shannon Jr is leaning toward Michigan.
https://gbmwolverine.com/2022/04/17/michigan-basketball-latest-rumblings-pursuit-terrance-shannon/
Take it for what it's worth.
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Rumor that Shannon Jr is leaning toward Michigan.
https://gbmwolverine.com/2022/04/17/michigan-basketball-latest-rumblings-pursuit-terrance-shannon/
Take it for what it's worth.
Yep
https://twitter.com/michiganinsider/status/1517499910517571586
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Rumor that Shannon Jr is leaning toward Michigan.
https://gbmwolverine.com/2022/04/17/michigan-basketball-latest-rumblings-pursuit-terrance-shannon/
Take it for what it's worth.
Not much since TSJ posted a headslap emoji to the article? Inside written, no source....lol, but hey it's fluid
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Next week may get interesting, according to portal rules, there is NO timeline in which to enter the portal, May 1st however IS the timeline to enter without possibly sitting out a year before playing for a new team.
Without waiver this is the general rule of thumb....sitting out does count towards the 5 year eligibility timeline as well.
That being said, who are the most likely to get the most ILLINI interest and come join our youth movement?
B1Gs are a priority needing depth, C or PF, both needing to be athletic types? More emphasis on rebounding and blocks would be my guess?
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Looks like Adam Miller is headed to Mizzou
https://twitter.com/KyTomCat33/status/1518601509226881026
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Looks like Adam Miller is headed to Mizzou
https://twitter.com/KyTomCat33/status/1518601509226881026
Jesus.
Imagine leaving Illinois to transfer to LSU, blowing out your knee, then ending up at Miznoz post Cuonzo.
That's something, I guess. Best of luck to him, but then again, fuck him also.
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Looks like Adam Miller is headed to Mizzou
https://twitter.com/KyTomCat33/status/1518601509226881026
I’ll enjoy kicking his ass every year. That’s gotta be quite the blow to the ego as Jobu stated above 😂
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Looks like Adam Miller is headed to Mizzou
https://twitter.com/KyTomCat33/status/1518601509226881026
Worked out for Mark Smith. He kicked Underwood’s ass
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Looks like Adam Miller is headed to Mizzou
https://twitter.com/KyTomCat33/status/1518601509226881026
Guess you can brag about that.... !!!!!!
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Smith at Misery: 46-43 at KSU 14-17 total 60-60
Underwood: 80-48
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Adam Miller picking the one school where he can be both a rival to Illinois and LSU is fantastic, no notes.
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Adam Miller picking the one school where he can be both a rival to Illinois and LSU is fantastic, no notes.
Not sure rivals to Illinois anymore now, at least not anytime soon again imo....LSU, well they will be bottom of the barrel for quite a few years now. They may not climb out of there current mess.
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Lol Adam Miller. Well I guess with that move it goes to show that one of his parents really screwed up (the one that didn't like Illinois). As now he's bounced around and ends up in a far worse program and situation than had he stayed.
Sucks for him. He liked it here from what I heard. He wasn't an offensive stud like some hoped but he was starting, improving, and playing solid defense. Would have liked him playing big minutes down the stretch last month over guys like Belo or DW.
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Lol Adam Miller. Well I guess with that move it goes to show that one of his parents really screwed up (the one that didn't like Illinois). As now he's bounced around and ends up in a far worse program and situation than had he stayed.
Sucks for him. He liked it here from what I heard. He wasn't an offensive stud like some hoped but he was starting, improving, and playing solid defense. Would have liked him playing big minutes down the stretch last month over guys like Belo or DW.
Was hard to say how he would have developed with a more balanced system approach here his FR year. He appeared to have very limited ball skills and IQ when he did have touches, but did play hard, could shoot a little bit at times, and showed potential.
Maybe he can be a primary focus of the offense there and do well.
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One could argue the Curbelo, Miller, Hawkins recruiting class was a bust.
Miller- #29
Curbelo- #46
Two top 50s. Both gone after 2 seasons.
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I think Miller would have been an excellent 4 year player had he stuck around
The one and done dreams from his entourage were fucking stupid and complete nonsense
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I think Miller would have been an excellent 4 year player had he stuck around
The one and done dreams from his entourage were fucking stupid and complete nonsense
Most kids nowadays are delusional and surround themselves with other delusional people. Just completely unrealistic expectations of some of these kids.
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I think Miller would have been an excellent 4 year player had he stuck around
He deprived us of the part where we are glad he is leaving!
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He deprived us of the part where we are glad he is leaving!
Addition by subtraction!!!
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I'm still confused that he left here because Ayo (who went pro) cut into his playing time as a freshman, only to go to a school where he would've had tough competition for a starting spot instead of just staying here where he had a starting spot waiting for him.
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I'm still confused that he left here because Ayo (who went pro) cut into his playing time as a freshman, only to go to a school where he would've had tough competition for a starting spot instead of just staying here where he had a starting spot waiting for him.
BlueChips?
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BlueChips?
His dad got a tractor?
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I'm still confused that he left here because Ayo (who went pro) cut into his playing time as a freshman, only to go to a school where he would've had tough competition for a starting spot instead of just staying here where he had a starting spot waiting for him.
I think he would have started at LSU if he didn’t have the ACL injury
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His dad got a tractor?
They moved back to the Midwest just in time...so prolly so ;D
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Most kids nowadays are delusional and surround themselves with other delusional people. Just completely unrealistic expectations of some of these kids.
nowadays?
I suppose it has gotten worse.
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nowadays?
I suppose it has gotten worse.
Yeah I guess I meant it has gotten worse. With AAU and such things plus social media, it’s out of control.
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Yeah I guess I meant it has gotten worse. With AAU and such things plus social media, it’s out of control.
One could say the fans contribute when the post, for example, that certain freshman are bound for the NBA HOF....
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One could say the fans contribute when the post, for example, that certain freshman are bound for the NBA HOF....
😂 yeah that’s true. I’ll give you that.
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BBV has entered the transfer portal today.
https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/status/1519373613870329856?s=21&t=QKXp-EBogqLI0fZprpnejQ
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BBV has entered the transfer portal today.
https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/status/1519373613870329856?s=21&t=QKXp-EBogqLI0fZprpnejQ
Got caught doing donuts in the parking lot and Underwood was having none of that!!
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Got caught doing donuts in the parking lot and Underwood was having none of that!!
Correction…
Tempo TOLD Underwood he needs to go! Being that Underwood is NOT a big dick guy, he listened to him.
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He's not a starter, so there's that.
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BBV has entered the transfer portal today.
https://twitter.com/verbalcommits/status/1519373613870329856?s=21&t=QKXp-EBogqLI0fZprpnejQ
I'm sure he'll thrive at South East Missouri St. AT&T or wherever he winds up
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Got caught doing donuts in the parking lot and Underwood was having none of that!!
Doesn't matter. He's not a hall of famer.
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I have no problem making an example of the guy. We’re going into year five, Underwood needs to keep reiterating he won’t put up with knuckleheads.
Obviously if he was an All American or just needed another 3-5 minutes per game it would be different.
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I have no problem making an example of the guy. We’re going into year five, Underwood needs to keep reiterating he won’t put up with knuckleheads.
Obviously if he was an All American or just needed another 3-5 minutes per game it would be different.
What am I missing? Did he get caught doing some stupid stuff?
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😂 yeah that’s true. I’ll give you that.
Thank you.
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Got caught doing donuts in the parking lot and Underwood was having none of that!!
But who was in the car when he was doing said donuts?
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Plenty of good stuff here.
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Hey, its not like he got really drunk with a Blood Alcohol Level of .176, and then crashed his car into a tree, and then left his teammate thinking he was dead.
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Oh man. This thread got really good all of a sudden.
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Got caught doing donuts in the parking lot and Underwood was having none of that!!
I didn't know he was getting a degree in criminal justice?
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What am I missing? Did he get caught doing some stupid stuff?
Nope.
It's a takeoff from the Bears thread and Pringle doing donuts.
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Doesn't matter. He's not a hall of famer.
As evidenced by the donuts in some of the box scores.
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As evidenced by the donuts in some of the box scores.
But he could be. The potential is there if he could put it all together…
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But who was in the car when he was doing said donuts?
A box full of puppies. Then he got lippy with campus security.
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A box full of puppies. Then he got lippy with campus security.
Glad he was made an example of.
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Nope.
It's a takeoff from the Bears thread and Pringle doing donuts.
You say “doing donuts” like he was doing cocaine.
Maybe he should be cut…
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I might as well just go hang out at the skate park with 7th graders. Would probably raise the level of maturity I encounter.
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A box full of puppies. Then he got lippy with campus security.
That’s actually kind of funny.
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PolloJorge is always funny.
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Is there anything less sincere and more meaningless than an “apology” from Jobu? Likely not.
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Is there anything less sincere and more meaningless than an “apology” from Jobu? Likely not.
Lol
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Well damn, this doesn’t sound too good…
https://twitter.com/itsantwright/status/1519452699573501952?s=21&t=aXkyT4XXgbvCHDOKURgdQA
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Well damn, this doesn’t sound too good…
https://twitter.com/itsantwright/status/1519452699573501952?s=21&t=aXkyT4XXgbvCHDOKURgdQA
Dafuq
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Dafuq
His dad Rod Hawkins commented in the comments with a laughing emoji. Take it for what it’s worth and no idea what to make of it all. Very weird stuff.
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We kind of need him.
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We'll be better without him and his energy.
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Sounds like Hawkins wants transfers to be true centers and guards only.
No forwards or else.
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His dad Rod Hawkins commented in the comments with a laughing emoji. Take it for what it’s worth and no idea what to make of it all. Very weird stuff.
probably just doing a little trolling
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https://twitter.com/MarcFiscHoops/status/1519529989628125185?t=UbQ1L1Ak03cFFYh-H6Eglg&s=19
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Dafuq
https://youtu.be/1KLnYpH2M5A
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LOL. He really didn't like the drop coverage that teams abused us on.
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https://247sports.com/college/illinois/Article/Illinois-Fighting-Illini-basketball-Coleman-Hawkins-offseason-starring-role-186850909/
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https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/story/_/id/33815045/chattanooga-mocs-guard-malachi-smith-southern-conference-player-year-enters-transfer-portal
Remember this kid? Belleville kid?
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https://youtu.be/1KLnYpH2M5A
That gives much more context to his comments.
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We'll be better without him and his energy.
We should probably cut him before he enters the portal. Send a message.
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We should probably cut him before he enters the portal. Send a message.
Like I said, nothing is less sincere and more meaningless than an “apology” from Jobu.
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We should probably cut him before he enters the portal. Send a message.
Are you being sincere ?
It's hard to tell these days ?
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Are you being sincere ?
It's hard to tell these days ?
I can answer that. No, he’s not.
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I can answer that. No, he’s not.
There's something to be said for cutting loose a player who isn't all in to the program.
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There's something to be said for cutting loose a player who isn't all in to the program.
Exactly. Brad needs to strike some fear in the hearts of these mother fuckers.
Messages need to be sent.
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Exactly. Brad needs to strike some fear in the hearts of these mother fuckers.
Messages need to be sent.
Be like Dain .......
“Man, that process has been crazy ever since I got here,” Dainja said. “The first day I got here, we wrote out a plan for what we’re going to do and we just attacked it ever since I’ve been here. I feel like that’s been the best thing for me ever since I got here
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Be like Dain .......
“Man, that process has been crazy ever since I got here,” Dainja said. “The first day I got here, we wrote out a plan for what we’re going to do and we just attacked it ever since I’ve been here. I feel like that’s been the best thing for me ever since I got here
Yep. I like it.
Now, we just need to see if he has a valid driver's license or if it's suspended.
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Like I said, nothing is less sincere and more meaningless than an “apology” from Jobu.
Give it a rest with the self righteous bullshit. It's a fcking fan message board, not a therapy group.
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Give it a rest with the self righteous bullshit. It's a fcking fan message board, not a therapy group.
Speaking of therapy, Jobu needs it.
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Give it a rest with the self righteous bullshit. It's a fcking fan message board, not a therapy group.
I would give it a rest, but he preaches “getting along” to me and then continues to act like a dick. I’ve gone out of my way the last couple of months to keep things civil with him, but he can’t help himself. Because he’s a prick.
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I would give it a rest, but he preaches “getting along” to me and then continues to act like a dick. I’ve gone out of my way the last couple of months to keep things civil with him, but he can’t help himself. Because he’s a prick.
OK, I respect your view.
I enjoy you both here.
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OK, I respect your view.
I enjoy you both here.
Thanks, Lk. Appreciate you.
I'll stop with the jabs. There are enough others here to continue on with it.
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So when is the Shannon announcement?
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We'll be better without him and his energy.
Well done.
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2 first weekend losses make people thin skinned....
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2 first weekend losses make people thin skinned....
Yeah. Not good.
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So when is the Shannon announcement?
Next 10 days.
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Next 10 days.
Hmmmmm....then this sounds far from a done deal.
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Hmmmmm....then this sounds far from a done deal.
Long story. That allegedly fake Twitter account with a near 100% track record on scoops did not give a date. He predicted Curbelo to SJ, Pack to Miami, Hopkins to Prov before anyone, among others. He also says Jones to SJ.
Wisch list dude says big positive Illini news today.
Facebook group says Shannon to us soon.
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Long story. That allegedly fake Twitter account with a near 100% track record on scoops did not give a date. He predicted Curbelo to SJ, Pack to Miami, Hopkins to Prov before anyone, among others. He also says Jones to SJ.
Wisch list dude says big positive Illini news today.
Facebook group says Shannon to us soon.
Somebody else has made a troll account for Podz and stating that he’s coming back. Not sure if it’s the same guy or not, but almost got me thinking it was real.
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Marc Fiscarelli
https://twitter.com/MarcFiscHoops
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Marc Fiscarelli
https://twitter.com/MarcFiscHoops
Different guy it appears. I can’t find the link to the post I saw about Podz anymore.
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Dave Wischnowski
https://twitter.com/wischlist
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Hearing that BVV is getting some interest from Wisconsin. That would be interesting if he chose there.
Also hearing that Shannon Jr. is basically/unofficially an Illini at this point.
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🤔 he’s a Michigan guy and he’s been trying to troll the Illini for awhile. He is definitely a shit stirrer.
https://twitter.com/itsantwright/status/1519823475988475916?s=21&t=zonqL4ctK5gwKPivF5qYPw
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Think we just might be getting Pete Nance. Major pickup if true!
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So Michigan allegedly would not let the Shannon kid in but Illinois will? Miracles never cease if that is true.
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So Michigan allegedly would not let the Shannon kid in but Illinois will? Miracles never cease if that is true.
I think a big part of that is numbers. I am trusting what I was told, have not checked. Reportedly, Howard is already over signed. Hard to ask for special favors from admissions if you don't actually have room?
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Peter Nance and Terrance Shannon Jr. Hope Hawkins and RJ stay. This has the potential to be one of the better athletic teams UofI has ever had in a while.
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Yep
https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1519865836881723392?t=MF5XKTJC6oYJeceh2YujFA&s=19
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https://twitter.com/DraftExpress/status/1519868948187172864?t=g-AyOiPT8BJWo2bndy9L7A&s=19
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Peter Nance and Terrance Shannon Jr. Hope Hawkins and RJ stay. This has the potential to be one of the better athletic teams UofI has ever had in a while.
Hmmmmm....... ???
Will be interesting as to how that might play out.
Nance is a very good player and a natural versatile 4.
Pretty much the same position Hawkins would play.
You could theoretically play both on floor at same time as the 4/5.
Shannon can play the 2/3 and RJ is more of a 3 right now.
Clark/Epps are lead hybrid guards. I am sure both want to play starter minutes.
That leaves Dainja as backup at 4/5. And one of the above who is not starting as the top 7 which is where usually the real minutes are no matter what most coaches say.
An 8 man is 25 mpg averaged if they expand it.
A deep 10 man rotation when you add Goode, Rogers, and Harris to the above 7.
Not a lot of minutes likely for the 9/10 guys whoever that is at the time.
I could see Hawkins and RJ not being happy if both expected to start and play 28 mpg and want to be the go to scorers.
If they are OK with being in a fluid 8 man rotation with guys averaging playing 21-28 mpg then it might all work out and we could play faster
pace for 40 minutes.
Would be very different style of basketball with a lot more 5 out and switching ball screens and higher possessions with the depth.
Of course they all think they can play in NBA.
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Marc Fiscarelli
https://twitter.com/MarcFiscHoops
That’s not even a real person. Ask him about his Calipari getting fired scoop
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That’s not even a real person. Ask him about his Calipari getting fired scoop
Is he a Soviet or Chinese Commie bot?
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https://247sports.com/PlayerInstitution/Terrence-Shannon-at-Texas-Tech-243008/CurrentTransferInstitutionPredictions/
3 new dudes flipped Shannon to Illinois today.
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I gotta hunch Hawkins is going to bounce. If Nance lands he's gone.
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I gotta hunch Hawkins is going to bounce. If Nance lands he's gone.
They actually could all exist and benefit them all. Playing Hawkins and Nance at the same time at the 4 and 5. Shannon playing the 3 spot. That would be an amazing lineup having Dainja backing up the 4/5 spot. Our lineup would be fantastic. Let’s see if Underwood and the staff can sell them on that.
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I would feel better about it if they all had a valid drivers license.
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Terrence Shannon is now an Illini. 8)
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underwood loves his left handed players
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Good get.
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Fuck yes. Should've been here from day 1 but awesome we're landing him. Really hope Hawkins is still here because playing Shannon/RJ/Goode at the 2-3, Hawkins at the 4, and Dainja at the 5 would be match-up hell and the size/athleticism that could make noise in March. Just need Clark/Epps to be decent.
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Incredible job by the staff! Welcome to the family, Shannon!
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Very good news. I just hope he can keep a good driving record.
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That’s not even a real person. Ask him about his Calipari getting fired scoop
A fake person with 100% accurate recruiting information. Let's see if Jones to SJ pans out.
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He may not be the only raider coming over to us.
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Cry some more, bitch!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FRicF1cXIAAaYGJ?format=jpg&name=large)
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Wow, Miles. 5G. I'm impressed!
Keep an eye on that battery. Looks to be about half down.
Oh, and Hunter Dickinson is a pussy.
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Adam Miller down to TCU or LSU. No Mizzou thank god.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1520146731538726915
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Wow, Miles. 5G. I'm impressed!
Keep an eye on that battery. Looks to be about half down.
Oh, and Hunter Dickinson is a pussy.
I would love to take credit for screen shotting it but that was not me. Someone else on the Twitter did the deed.
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I would love to take credit for screen shotting it but that was not me. Someone else on the Twitter did the deed.
Ok. Well, I still like you.
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I would feel better about it if they all had a valid drivers license.
This one actually made me laugh.
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Fantastic news.
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Can someone explain Hunter Dickinson's bitching? He needed additional credits for Michigan but didn't for Illinois?
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Same shit we do when we lose a recruit
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Cry some more, bitch!
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FRicF1cXIAAaYGJ?format=jpg&name=large)
What a whiny faggot
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Martelli is a dick
https://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/42525/what-is-phil-martelli-doing
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Martello is a dick
https://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/42525/what-is-phil-martelli-doing
That was a long time ago when coaches still treated players like commodities they controlled. Yeah- total dick move.
The balance of power is finally shifting. These coaches in revenue sports are not the ones people are paying to see, or the reason for the huge dollar TV contracts.
They are not indentured slaves to perform for their massahs, or the masses.
They should be able to move on like any other employee if they wish.
You want to keep more players invested- run a better program, and yes pay them.
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Isn't this Shannon transfer another thing Truth got wrong?
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Isn't this Shannon transfer another thing Truth got wrong?
Yep. He stated a MIF player would come here anymore after Chin was gone and we hire a Meanstreets rep in Anderson.
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Keion Brooks from UK in portal....could we make a run for him? We did offer the kid previously? Athletic B1G that would cement the 4/5 for us?
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He 6' 7" and is a small forward. We have about 5 of those.
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Martello is a dick
https://www.espn.com/blog/collegebasketballnation/post/_/id/42525/what-is-phil-martelli-doing
That article is 11 years old
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That article is 11 years old
Speaking of 11 years old. That’s about the time you find girls attractive, right?
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Speaking of 11 years old. That’s about the time you find girls attractive, right?
(https://grist.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/obama-laughing.jpg)
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Isn't this Shannon transfer another thing Truth got wrong?
That shouldn't surprise you.
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Speaking of 11 years old. That’s about the time you find girls attractive, right?
golds! golds! golds!
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The Wong saga is pretty interesting.
Miami booster ponied up. He is staying.
https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/i-dont-know-what-the-solution-is-isaiah-wongs-money-demands-exposed-college-sports-complicated-nil-issue/ (https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/i-dont-know-what-the-solution-is-isaiah-wongs-money-demands-exposed-college-sports-complicated-nil-issue/)
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Isn't this Shannon transfer another thing Truth got wrong?
I’m sure, just like everything else, that he will claim to have been right on some made up technicality.
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Speaking of 11 years old. That’s about the time you find girls attractive, right?
golds! golds! golds! golds! golds!
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That article is 11 years old
Fine. Was a dick.
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Fine. Was a dick.
Yes. That was a dick move that has stood the test of time.
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Speaking of 11 years old. That’s about the time you find girls attractive, right?
(https://c.tenor.com/UBG8PwX5sukAAAAM/oh-snap-dave-chappelle.gif)
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Yeah, that was a pretty good post, eh? I’m here for you guys. You’re my buds.
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Poor Fichigan loses Frankie Collins...that kid can play and Howard will miss him for sure.
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Lotsa talk about Kevin McCullar. He would likely come if we want him. Can play point. Elite defender. He'll be a 5th year senior.
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Lotsa talk about Kevin McCullar. He would likely come if we want him. Can play point. Elite defender. He'll be a 5th year senior.
I would take him if I knew I could.
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Lotsa talk about Kevin McCullar. He would likely come if we want him. Can play point. Elite defender. He'll be a 5th year senior.
6’6 elite defenders at the guard position? Yes, please…
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6’6 elite defenders at the guard position? Yes, please…
KU or 'Zaga
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Would be quite a lot of guys at the guard and wing spots.
But the TT guys can play D.
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McCullar leaning toward NBA, down to KU or 'Zaga for college choices.
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Can't see us taking anyone other than a 1 year established PG, and a mobile 4/5, otherwise, if only for the sake of Dain/CoHawk....we stand pat and carry over at least one for a mid year transfer...maybe 2.
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KU or 'Zaga
Tease…
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Would love to get Nance. Don't know if that is realistic at all. Otherwise, look for a backup 5 who at least can run the floor and switch on D.
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David Jones to St Johns with Belo.
https://247sports.com/Article/DePaul-basketball-transfer-David-Jones-commits-to-St-Johns-per-report-187074479/
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Patrick Baldwin Jr. is in transfer portal, that would be an awesome pickup for us...mobile big, previous offer.
https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/patrick-baldwin-jr
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Patrick Baldwin Jr. is in transfer portal, that would be an awesome pickup for us...mobile big, previous offer.
https://www.verbalcommits.com/players/patrick-baldwin-jr
He is not a big and unless you want to piss off 4 present guys you do not take him. ::)
The only guy we take now is someone who is mobile and has ability to guard a 5.
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He is not a big and unless you want to piss off 4 present guys you do not take him. ::)
The only guy we take now is someone who is mobile and has ability to guard a 5.
This.
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He is not a big and unless you want to piss off 4 present guys you do not take him. ::)
The only guy we take now is someone who is mobile and has ability to guard a 5.
he may not be a prototypical guard a 5 type but 6'9 220 can guard centers in the B1G....others should want to compete, ballers do.
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A mobile rotation quality big and a depth piece gs pg.
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Would love to get Nance. Don't know if that is realistic at all. Otherwise, look for a backup 5 who at least can run the floor and switch on D.
He's coming to Illinois unless he's told he's going to be a 1st round pick. Right now most Mocks have him in the mid to late 2nd round.
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He's coming to Illinois unless he's told he's going to be a 1st round pick. Right now most Mocks have him in the mid to late 2nd round.
If we get him and someone like Ramey, we’re set up for a damn good year.
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https://dailynorthwestern.com/2022/05/04/sports/mens-basketball-northwestern-forward-pete-nance-faces-fork-in-the-road-nba-or-transfer/
It's possible he comes here, IDK if it's likely though
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https://dailynorthwestern.com/2022/05/04/sports/mens-basketball-northwestern-forward-pete-nance-faces-fork-in-the-road-nba-or-transfer/
It's possible he comes here, IDK if it's likely though
Can't - Don't see this happening at all based on that story. I think he goes and with his name will have suitors/doors opened that others of same talent may not be presented with. Either way not an ILLINI.... :-[
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Can't - Don't see this happening at all based on that story. I think he goes and with his name will have suitors/doors opened that others of same talent may not be presented with. Either way not an ILLINI.... :-[
The NBA does not care about who your daddy or brother is.
Not a first round pick, but could and should likely make a roster.
He needs to go while his stock is high. He is older and might have a shitty year or get injured in college.
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Edit
Be interesting to see what Mayer does. Some are saying UNC if he pulls out of the draft.
https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1522337055170248704?t=3KQHrL86Yf6zBvXYbP-hvA&s=19
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The NBA does not care about who your daddy or brother is.
Not a first round pick, but could and should likely make a roster.
He needs to go while his stock is high. He is older and might have a shitty year or get injured in college.
I don't think the Bucks think like this?
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Giannis says hire my brother, you/they hire his brother.
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Yeah ok. I am sure Larry will tell the Pelicans they have to draft Pete to sit the bench with him. ::)
Pete needs to go. He isn't going to shoot 45% from 3 again and he otherwise is nothing special besides being 6'9".
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He’s not even in the draft radar from what I’ve seen. So capitalize on his 45% 3pt shooting by going undrafted and hoping for a 2 way contract if he’s lucky? Maybe we could leverage some of that money that was going to be thrown at Kofi and put together a payday for him.
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Would love to have him. Good college player.
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Yeah not sure where all the Pete Nance hate is coming from lol. He’d be an excellent pickup for us if he decides to come back.
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Yeah not sure where all the Pete Nance hate is coming from lol. He’d be an excellent pickup for us if he decides to come back.
He is very good college player.
Is possible bench guy in NBA at best. Not a bad thing.
I guess two different standards to judge a guy by. Just ask Kofi.
I just think if he is getting feedback someone will take him in 2nd round or as FA and sign him he needs to go now.
If he comes back to college and shoots 32% from 3 he will never get a shot.
He also will want to play out on the floor in college as he is not a post guy in NBA.
We would need to commit to a nontraditional more 5 out motion offense like Iowa played with him as a dribble handoff and passing PF to get him.
I am sure staff have to navigate this stuff with any guy coming in.
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Yeah not sure where all the Pete Nance hate is coming from lol. He’d be an excellent pickup for us if he decides to come back.
Northwestern has sucked while he was there. If he was any type of difference maker, he’d have made an impact.
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Northwestern has sucked while he was there. If he was any type of difference maker, he’d have made an impact.
Oh Jesus, look at our resident troll. Bless your heart.
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Best of luck, Podz.
https://twitter.com/ACNY2LA/status/1522655456170328069
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Northwestern has sucked while he was there. If he was any type of difference maker, he’d have made an impact.
About time for your daily check in with the PO loser.
(https://assets-c3.propublica.org/images/articles/_threeTwo1200w/20190703-electronic-monitoring-b-3x2.jpg)
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Can't - Don't see this happening at all based on that story. I think he goes and with his name will have suitors/doors opened that others of same talent may not be presented with. Either way not an ILLINI.... :-[
From what I can gather, Pete Nance and his family are tight with Tim Anderson.This might possibly give us an advantage if he pulls out of the draft.
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From what I can gather, Pete Nance and his family are tight with Tim Anderson.This might possibly give us an advantage if he pulls out of the draft.
Lets hope, but I do think this ruffles some feathers if it does happen. That said it shouldn't but it will.
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Best of luck, Podz.
https://twitter.com/ACNY2LA/status/1522655456170328069
Good landing spot. Maybe Murph can go see him play if he’s going out in public these days.
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Best of luck, Podz.
https://twitter.com/ACNY2LA/status/1522655456170328069
The team will be better off without him.
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As I predicted he wouldn't be playing at a power conference school
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I'm assuming by his landing spot he wanted PT immediately on a team with an outside chance at the tourney.
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Good for Podz, I am sure he will get more PT and also find a Cali girl as well....so life is good. LOL
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Isaih Moore would be an interesting add,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4ZlndF4GaE,
no connections but did play at St Johns. Mobile B1G,
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I'm assuming by his landing spot he wanted PT immediately on a team with an outside chance at the tourney.
Given that Gonzaga/St Marys run that conference, I doubt Santa Clara has a chance at the tourney.
I’m surprised he didn’t have much of any power 5 interest given he was on a couple top 100 lists
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eretQqPnqj0
Wouldn't mind this guy to go with Hawkins and Dainja inside/out?
Previously offered by VT.
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BBV to South Carolina
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BBV to South Carolina
Better off without him.
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Adam Miller staying put at LSU. It was always his best option really.
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Adam Miller staying put at LSU. It was always his best option really.
Illini better off without him.
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Illini better off without him.
He's better off for going back.
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“I think we’ll be just fine without him,” is how I’d phrase it.
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“I think we’ll be just fine without him,” is how I’d phrase it.
We have been, and will continue to be, fine without him.
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We have been, and will continue to be, fine without him.
Agreed
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We have been, and will continue to be, fine without him.
Not how it's done though on Illini-related boards.
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https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1528151154105909248?t=T6wekD2N1EbeERJtAQ1csg&s=19
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https://twitter.com/AdamZagoria/status/1528151154105909248?t=T6wekD2N1EbeERJtAQ1csg&s=19
Pretty sure with UNC players already announcing a return, that will be the landing spot. If I was a betting man, it makes the most sense for him...established team, good run this year, NIL probably can get substantial there....best chance to win again.
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Looking at 6-9 230 GS post player Jaylen Butz. Would likely be a depth piece behind Hawkins, Dainja, and quality transfer to be named later. Played 3 years at DePud 2017 -2020. Sat out the 2020/21 season. Played sparingly last year at WKU.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jaylen-butz-1.html
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Looking at 6-9 230 GS post player Jaylen Butz. Would likely be a depth piece behind Hawkins, Dainja, and quality transfer to be named later. Played 3 years at DePud 2017 -2020. Sat out the 2020/21 season. Played sparingly last year at WKU.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jaylen-butz-1.html
Probably wouldn't be a bad role player pick up, but sounds like a similiar version of what we already had with BBV?
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Looking at 6-9 230 GS post player Jaylen Butz. Would likely be a depth piece behind Hawkins, Dainja, and quality transfer to be named later. Played 3 years at DePud 2017 -2020. Sat out the 2020/21 season. Played sparingly last year at WKU.
https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/players/jaylen-butz-1.html
A 6th year scrub…just what the team needs
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A 6th year scrub…just what the team needs
Hey how about that Terrance Shannon Jr. pickup?! Not only did we get him, but he’s a former Mac Irvin Fire player. Thought we weren’t getting him or any more of those according to you?! 🤔
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Hey how about that Terrance Shannon Jr. pickup?! Not only did we get him, but he’s a former Mac Irvin Fire player. Thought we weren’t getting him or any more of those according to you?! 🤔
Yeah it’s crazy Texas Tech wouldn’t let him go to his first choice Michigan
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A 6th year scrub…just what the team needs
Thought you liked 6th grade girls?
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https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1529899401321361424?t=mmnFftLJIpQ7qbnw_Oca1A&s=19
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https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1529899401321361424?t=mmnFftLJIpQ7qbnw_Oca1A&s=19
would surprise me if he picked the Illini but would be a great pickup if he did
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Surprise.
https://twitter.com/JonRothstein/status/1530317218080235521?t=0sgkcM9TKV8ZriLOTUy34g&s=19
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https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaabk/baylor-forward-matthew-mayer-transferring-to-illinois/ar-AAXOhsp
Apparently ours! The rotation shaping up could be a lotttt of fun.
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!!!!!!
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Illini and Underwood gonna fuck around and win a fucking National Championship!
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Please !!! In my lifetime.
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Please !!! In my lifetime.
No kidding.
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Please !!! In my lifetime.
Doesn't look like there will be one in baseball as about to be eliminated in the B1G tourney by the 8 seed... Indiana. Puke.
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Doesn't look like there will be one in baseball as about to be eliminated in the B1G tourney by the 8 seed... Indiana. Puke.
The Big10 title dont mean diddly-squat. Get the at-large bid and run the table.
I L L .......
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The Big10 title dont mean diddly-squat. Get the at-large bid and run the table.
I L L .......
???
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Illini and Underwood gonna fuck around and win a fucking National Championship!
Would be nice if they can get out of the first weekend first.
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Huge get. So much for this being a rebuilding year.
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Wow, fantastic news! Maybe Underwood’s penis is pretty big, afteralll!
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That kid is a player.
Great get!
!!!!!!
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Would be nice if they can get out of the first weekend first.
Welcome to the Dark Side....
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Lol…getting excited about a dude that might if he’s lucky be another Grandison here, for a year.
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Lol…getting excited about a dude that might if he’s lucky be another Grandison here, for a year.
Dumbfucknic is at it again.....It's not just the singular player, it is how good he is/can be here/can be with our current team, as well as being a key to take us to the next level. That level is what we as fans are all clamoring for to happen, and then more of it as well.
BU and staff are putting together enough very good experience pieces with some proven/unproven supreme talent....next year gonna be fun to watch.
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Dumbfucknic is at it again.....It's not just the singular player, it is how good he is/can be here/can be with our current team, as well as being a key to take us to the next level. That level is what we as fans are all clamoring for to happen, and then more of it as well.
BU and staff are putting together enough very good experience pieces with some proven/unproven supreme talent....next year gonna be fun to watch.
I can understand being pleased getting Shannon. He’s good.
Mayer is just a random role player. He’s not any better than Grandison and would give the team nothing that Goode couldn’t do.
The underestimation of Kofi on this board is insane. But you’ll realize it next season.
Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Mayer
Hawkins
4 tall skinny guys jacking 3s, with no defense. 1 guy that can handle the ball.
It’s like Illinois morphed into Iowa in the off-season and people are excited 😂
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Clark, Shannon, Melendez, Mayer, Hawkins, Rodgers, Dainja, Epps can all handle the ball.
Mayer is much better defensively than Slim Jake. Also a better ball handler, passer. https://youtu.be/tULFGWe40iA
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Yeah that was a bad take even for Truth. TSJ, Melendez, Mayer, Hawkins are all plus defenders with length and can all handle the ball.
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Clark, Shannon, Melendez, Mayer, Hawkins, Rodgers, Dainja, Epps can all handle the ball.
Mayer is much better defensively than Slim Jake. Also a better ball handler, passer. https://youtu.be/tULFGWe40iA
Rodgers, Hawkins, Dainja can dribble? Seriously? You gonna give the ball to Coleman Hawkins to break the press?
None of these guys can dribble.
Would you even trust Melendez to dribble the ball up the court? Goode?
If Mayer had transferred to Iowa, would anyone care? He’s an Iowa type player. And Illinois has built an Iowa like team. No defense, soft, jack 3s ton of turnovers. Except Iowa is usually good at not turning it over
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I can understand being pleased getting Shannon. He’s good.
Mayer is just a random role player. He’s not any better than Grandison and would give the team nothing that Goode couldn’t do.
The underestimation of Kofi on this board is insane. But you’ll realize it next season.
Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Mayer
Hawkins
4 tall skinny guys jacking 3s, with no defense. 1 guy that can handle the ball.
It’s like Illinois morphed into Iowa in the off-season and people are excited 😂
he was a starter on a 1 seed who averaged 10/5 and is a plus defender
fuck outta here dipshit
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he was a starter on a 1 seed who averaged 10/5
fuck outta here dipshit
Grandison also started on a 1 seed. Didn’t make him any better than what he was.
It’s easy to be just a guy on a team of pros
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Rodgers, Hawkins, Dainja can dribble? Seriously? You gonna give the ball to Coleman Hawkins to break the press?
None of these guys can dribble.
Would you even trust Melendez to dribble the ball up the court? Goode?
If Mayer had transferred to Iowa, would anyone care? He’s an Iowa type player. And Illinois has built an Iowa like team. No defense, soft, jack 3s ton of turnovers. Except Iowa is usually good at not turning it over
Rodgers is an excellent handler and better passer. Tim Anderson says he is pretty much a guard. He could be the most B1G ready of the freshmen. He, Clark, and Epps can all be the lead guard against pressure
Hawkins and Dainja are very good ball handlers for bigs. Both can pass the ball. Melendez showed a good handle. They and Mayer can be secondary ball handlers.
I think I want Goode and Harris catching passes in transition at this point.
Overall, ball handling should be a strength of the team. Also, lots of long, agile defenders.
#20 in purple clearly the best player on the floor below. Not much he can't do except his long range shot needs work. Lateral agility, quickness off the floor, handles, passing, finishing at the rim through contact standout. Lefty #4 in white (Ames) is probably second best?
https://youtu.be/0ztPYmnGMOI
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Crazy how fast the roster evolved into a more modern construction post-Kofi.
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Lol…getting excited about a dude that might if he’s lucky be another Grandison here, for a year.
You know you'd be creaming yourself if he committed to your beloved Indiana Hoosiers.
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You know you'd be creaming yourself if he committed to your beloved Indiana Hoosiers.
He shot 40/32/70 in 22 minutes a game.
A guy that’s 6’9, who shoots 40%, is not a positive.
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I think this a decent breakdown of what to expect from Mayer.
https://www.nbadraft.net/players/matthew-mayer/
He has also already said in a post commitment interview that he is expecting to play the 3 for us.
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Lol…getting excited about a dude that might if he’s lucky be another Grandison here, for a year.
If possible you look more like a fucking idiot each day Mr. 14-18.
Stick to playing Warcraft in Mommy’s basement and riding your bike past the junior high at recess.
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I can understand being pleased getting Shannon. He’s good.
Mayer is just a random role player. He’s not any better than Grandison and would give the team nothing that Goode couldn’t do.
The underestimation of Kofi on this board is insane. But you’ll realize it next season.
Epps
Shannon
Melendez
Mayer
Hawkins
4 tall skinny guys jacking 3s, with no defense. 1 guy that can handle the ball.
It’s like Illinois morphed into Iowa in the off-season and people are excited 😂
Good enough to be a rotation player for a national champion; recruited by UNC, Texas Tech, and Memphis, but not a quality addition to the Illini. JFC dude.
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https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/College-basketball-transfer-portal-Teams-that-landed-multiple-elite-players-188128430/#188128430_1
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We are now ranked 7th in Overall recruiting for 2022 including Incoming frosh (9th) and Transfers (2nd) on 247.
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and if Nance joins the fun....
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do we even have a spot left?
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do we even have a spot left?
We technically have 2 spots left. One if Grandison elects to stay. Which I just saw this tidbit that he entered the transfer portal…
https://twitter.com/mzenitz/status/1531677003409149952?s=21&t=Jyw0rvDsDNmM4Egtxgmpzw
Here’s a scholarship breakdown…
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17bU0wNmoZ2ybG9Zi23D6w2sWWeT4e2v6icCxNJQEIxQ/htmlview
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thanks, hard to keep up, this shit is crazier than free agency
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Gotta believe BU keeps one open every year now for a mid year transfer like Dain to come on board.
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Gotta believe BU keeps one open every year now for a mid year transfer like Dain to come on board.
That sounds ludicrous.
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That sounds ludicrous.
https://ifunny.co/picture/133zFRpg56?s=cl
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That sounds ludicrous.
Why? That is how we got Dainja.
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Pete Nance
https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1532128535715975170?t=-F8x4UCX4hTAqJkvAHZrlw&s=19
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Pete Nance
https://twitter.com/GoodmanHoops/status/1532128535715975170?t=-F8x4UCX4hTAqJkvAHZrlw&s=19
It’s either us or North Carolina.
I’d say 70/30 to UNC since we got Mayer
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Travis Branham had already put in a CB for Nance to Gonzaga and now changed it back just as quickly lol.
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Probably depends on what Timme decides.
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Timme
https://twitter.com/espn/status/1532209359408750593?t=bGPJk1G6ex5429eBnAhjfQ&s=19
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Yep Timme staying put.
I would guess that Nance ends up at UNC.
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UNC always makes sense on some level but is he gonna get the minutes he needs to try and propel himself into an NBA career?
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UNC always makes sense on some level but is he gonna get the minutes he needs to try and propel himself into an NBA career?
Good point, but I’d say the same thing if he came here.
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Looks like it was either Mayer or Nance for us. They want a back up big and leave one open for for a mid season transfer.
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Grandison commits to Duke. Yuck.
Best of luck to you, Grandy.
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Grandison commits to Duke. Yuck.
Best of luck to you, Grandy.
Illini will be better off without him.
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Jake from Cameron just doesnt have the same ring to it as Jake from State Farm.
Good luck at Dook tho.
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Sheyer recruiting Northwestern and Illinois leftovers.
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Unreal to think of Illinois 4 years ago versus now. Illinois winning recruting battles against UNC and Duke feasting off our leftovers. Nothing but Respect for Grandison. But my oh my have the Illini made strides.
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Grandison commits to Duke. Yuck.
Best of luck to you, Grandy.
At least he didn't go to Michigan.
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Sheyer recruiting Northwestern and Illinois leftovers.
"Sloppy seconds?"
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Odd.
Where is he going to play?
https://balldurham.com/2022/05/01/duke-basketball-updated-growing-roster/ (https://balldurham.com/2022/05/01/duke-basketball-updated-growing-roster/)
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Who cares. Fuck him. He’s gone.
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Odd.
Where is he going to play?
https://balldurham.com/2022/05/01/duke-basketball-updated-growing-roster/ (https://balldurham.com/2022/05/01/duke-basketball-updated-growing-roster/)
Duke fans think he'll start at shooting guard.
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Duke fans think he'll start at shooting guard.
My expected lineup for Duke would be:
Roach
Whitehead
Mitchell
Filipowski
Lively II
All 5 players will probably be in the NBA next year. Filipowski and Lively are both centers but I think Duke will make it work. Grandison can compete with Jaden Schutt on who comes off the bench at the wing position.
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As I said, Grandison is a far better player than Mayer. Illinois did not upgrade there
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And that guy who started for USA U18 is a mid major prospect.
That NU center and Ivy League wing must be pretty good too.
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As I said, Grandison is a far better player than Mayer. Illinois did not upgrade there
You look more stupid everyday which is hard to do Mr. 14 -18.
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You look more stupid everyday which is hard to do Mr. 14 -18.
Take out Kofi. Defense stinks.
Take out Frazier, Plummer, Grandison and the 3 point shooting stinks.
It’s hard to win games when you can’t shoot 3s and have no interior defense.
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Take out Kofi. Defense stinks.
Take out Frazier, Plummer, Grandison and the 3 point shooting stinks.
It’s hard to win games when you can’t shoot 3s and have no interior defense.
Do you even watch the games? Kofi sucked ass on defense against any team with a guy who could make a 15 foot jump shot off a PnR. Teams killed us for three years with his clumsy drop coverage.
He will be lucky to ever see the floor in the NBA because he can’t guard anyone.
We shot the three for shit about the last 15 games of the year.
Had no other way to score except Kofi from two feet and hope Plummer had a good night.
Your boyfriend Grandison was terrible after Xmas. And he was total liability on defense.
Your best bet is to stick to computer games in mommy’s basement.
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As I said, Grandison is a far better player than Mayer. Illinois did not upgrade there
Hey Dumbfuknic....Duke lost Baker, got Grandison....so they gave up as good a shooter, the same defender, and someone already in the program, for a good shooter, same bad defender and someone new to the program.
Illini, got 6'9 to 6'6, arguably a better shooter or at least the same, better rebounder/passer/athletic more gifted and comes from proven Champion program, yes ILLINI got the worst of this deal clearly.... !!!!!!
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We could have bought in MJ, Bird and Magic all in their primes and Dumbfuckingidiotnick would still find a way to shit on it.
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We could have bought in MJ, Bird and Magic all in their primes and Dumbfuckingidiotnick would still find a way to shit on it.
So, stop engaging with this fucking asshole, and, I don’t know, fucking IGNORE him!
Seriously.
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Hey Dumbfuknic....Duke lost Baker, got Grandison....so they gave up as good a shooter, the same defender, and someone already in the program, for a good shooter, same bad defender and someone new to the program.
Illini, got 6'9 to 6'6, arguably a better shooter or at least the same, better rebounder/passer/athletic more gifted and comes from proven Champion program, yes ILLINI got the worst of this deal clearly.... !!!!!!
Mayer and Grandison are nowhere close to the same level of shooter.
Grandison shot 40% from 3 and 80+% on FTs
Mayer shot 32% from 3, 70% on FTs.
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Do you even watch the games? Kofi sucked ass on defense
Really? Let’s look at defense efficiency during the Underwood era.
2017-18 (No Kofi): 1.017 (177th)
2018-19 (No Kofi): 1.023 (203rd)
2019-20 (Kofi): 0.947 (86th)
2020-21 (Kofi): 0.936 (43rd)
2021-22 (Kofi): 0.961 (85th)
The big fella was the difference in defense. You limit layups at the rim (which Kofi did) and limit offensive rebounds (which Kofi did) that goes a long way to improving the defense
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Really? Let’s look at defense efficiency during the Underwood era.
2017-18 (No Kofi): 1.017 (177th)
2018-19 (No Kofi): 1.023 (203rd)
2019-20 (Kofi): 0.947 (86th)
2020-21 (Kofi): 0.936 (43rd)
2021-22 (Kofi): 0.961 (85th)
The big fella was the difference in defense. You limit layups at the rim (which Kofi did) and limit offensive rebounds (which Kofi did) that goes a long way to improving the defense
You don't even watch the team or the games. Our defense improved because Underwood ditched the SFA gimmick defense in 19/20 that never worked at high D1. It was totally awful at OKSt (155th in country) and awful here until he stopped.
Kofi got abused by everyone on drop coverage on PnR. The list of guards who had career games on us was a joke.
He could not switch and guard in space, is not a quick jumper or shot blocker. He did take up space and rebound.
You are stuck in 1985 basketball Mr. 14-18 dumbass.
Sorry you are going to have a miserable year looking like a fucking moron again.
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We are better off without Kofi.
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We are better off without Kofi.
Great kid, Hard worker. 2X All American.
Wish him the best.
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Absolutely no transfer news leaks. No buzz at all. People who thought Butz was a lock are backing off. Underwood and the current staff seem to be fairly tight lipped when a commitment is imminent.
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Nance goes to UNC.
R.J Davis, Caleb Love, Armando Bacot, and Pete Nance will be very hard to stop.
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Nance goes to UNC.
R.J Davis, Caleb Love, Armando Bacot, and Pete Nance will be very hard to stop.
Getting Caleb Love back was huge for them. Thought he was gone for sure
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Getting Caleb Love back was huge for them. Thought he was gone for sure
Maybe we will get matched up with them in the acc/big ten challenge. Who knows?
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Maybe we will get matched up with them in the acc/big ten challenge. Who knows?
I hope Michigan gets them in the challenge and we get them in the FF
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Nance goes to UNC.
R.J Davis, Caleb Love, Armando Bacot, and Pete Nance will be very hard to stop.
Basically takes Manek's role and they field the same team they did last year.