Supposedly can't get past admissions.* Archived Message Posted by Illiniphil on April 20, 2022, 11:23:27, in reply to "MIchigan*" Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message portal entries (i.e., those pulling outta the NBA draft). I'll be curious who they pursue, but Bates, TSJ, and Hopkins are not options from what others are stionsaying. Message Thread: | This response ↓ Kofi’s gone - he's going pro - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 8:03:45 Chattanooga’s Malachi Smith (Edwardsville native) into the portal. - OB25 April 27, 2022, 8:56:07 Reminds me of Ray Rice* - OWWDig April 27, 2022, 9:17:58 Would need a waiver but absolutely would* - Cunativeson April 27, 2022, 9:15:18 has he already transferred? - uofi1998 April 27, 2022, 9:44:07 Yep, started at Wright State* - Cunativeson April 27, 2022, 9:44:42 The waiver situation this fall will be fascinating - jdl April 27, 2022, 9:20:09 You are not a good scout* - JeffFrank April 27, 2022, 9:16:43 Go on...* - Cunativeson April 27, 2022, 9:18:19 Still waiting* - Cunativeson April 27, 2022, 9:44:57 Nebraska's Keonilei Akana entering the portal. - timmer April 27, 2022, 5:14:54 Cam Whitmore sticking with Nova* - OB25 April 25, 2022, 20:29:55 Parker Stewart's going back to UT-Martin - assassin April 25, 2022, 16:36:00 RUMOR: Adam Miller to Missouri * - Poldark April 25, 2022, 13:02:08 I know it’s blasphemous around these parts, but I want mizzou to be better than they’ve been - snipes824 April 25, 2022, 16:40:16 Would help for them to be a potentially good win and not bad loss. * - illini April 27, 2022, 9:16:19 Fook Miznoz. And all their fans. - osklister April 26, 2022, 9:30:49 Cosign. * - harb April 26, 2022, 16:00:36 agreed* - uofi1998 April 25, 2022, 16:42:12 Mizzou just hired a Hburg native as an asst coach. * - Samricky April 25, 2022, 13:23:48 I thought we wanted him back?* - gullit April 25, 2022, 13:12:08 No. Mom is baggage* - JeffFrank April 25, 2022, 16:41:44 Like the swans returning to SJC, Franker has issues with a woman* - Chilango April 26, 2022, 9:29:45 Probably a great opportunity for him, but that just kinda sucks. - uofi1998 April 25, 2022, 13:10:50 Yep. I think Mizzou finally made a good coaching hire* - SEG April 25, 2022, 13:31:54 I think Miznoz is going to try to become a Mac Irvin Fire shop. - OB25 April 25, 2022, 13:17:15 Well, that's gonna suck* - OWWDig April 25, 2022, 13:08:33 Such a spicy rumor for you to post a day late!* - Dilbert April 25, 2022, 13:05:09 Pete Nance declares for draft but is maintaining his eligibility and “utilizing all options” - OB25 April 25, 2022, 12:32:58 Posted without comment… - OB25 April 25, 2022, 14:16:08 Well, this strikes me as an example of a kid Illinois would probably know about.* - uofi1998 April 25, 2022, 12:51:39 So far he doesn't show up in the portal but I suspect he will shortly* - Cunativeson April 25, 2022, 12:36:08 Seems like it would get out pretty quickly - jdl April 25, 2022, 13:08:54 Yeah great fit as a stretch 4/5. Rebounds well, shoots well. Would love that* - Carl Spackler April 25, 2022, 12:35:50 It'd be nice to get a transfer one of these days* - shua April 25, 2022, 11:59:49 Let's see what the board looks like come May 1. - uofi1998 April 25, 2022, 12:11:53 Its crazy how unproven this roster is as it stands today* - CWR10 April 25, 2022, 12:11:27 I haven’t seen a whole lot of guys come off the board that I’m bummed we missed on* - Carl Spackler April 25, 2022, 12:05:30 Last week to get in the portal - jdl April 25, 2022, 12:03:13 Underwood's just being ultra-selective ... or something. - Kajagoogoo April 25, 2022, 12:02:47 Boy it is really striking how much better the talent in college hoops will be with NIL. - Carl Spackler April 25, 2022, 11:31:38 Could become an even bigger departure from the NBA from a style standpoint. - OB25 April 25, 2022, 11:36:00 Seth Towns on the JCL plan - jdl April 25, 2022, 11:29:50 Vander Plas went to Virginia over the weekend - assassin April 25, 2022, 11:12:35 Heh, didn’t know he was literally named Bennett because his dad played for Dick Bennett. - OB25 April 25, 2022, 11:34:35 Bryce Hopkins to Providence - jdl April 25, 2022, 11:06:25 Top 2024 prospect signs with Overtime Elite - jdl April 25, 2022, 10:17:48 Interesting loop hole, if the NCAA survives all of this it will be a miracle.* - gullit April 25, 2022, 10:27:59 I can only imagine how this all looks by 2030. - uofi1998 April 25, 2022, 11:09:07 does this kid have a recruiting profile anywhere? - biclops April 25, 2022, 0:41:58 Transfer portal rumors from around the internet… - OB25 April 24, 2022, 20:05:10 big eww on that last one * - biclops April 24, 2022, 20:33:14 Yeah I would really hate that* - snipes824 April 24, 2022, 20:53:48 McNeil to tOSU - jdl April 24, 2022, 17:53:34 Dickinson returning to scUM * - jdl April 24, 2022, 17:40:29 Must have waited to see if Kofi was returning* - HeatMizer April 24, 2022, 17:42:58 Some insight into big NIL deals? - snipes824 April 23, 2022, 14:36:48 Doesn’t specify which car* - bbonb April 23, 2022, 16:05:10 The two year thing opens up what I am waiting for - ijustkrushalot April 23, 2022, 15:35:31 these things are going to start looking like pro contracts - biclops April 23, 2022, 15:41:26 And I am here for all of it* - JacobRDaugherty April 23, 2022, 15:52:37 cfb, but here's USC selling Caleb Williams merch at their spring game - assassin April 23, 2022, 15:23:36 If those numbers are real, Kofi probably turned down more than $500k to go pro? - CubsWonWorldSeries April 23, 2022, 15:04:35 Kofi was looking at seven figures * - Dilbert April 23, 2022, 15:06:42 Yeah rumor was ~$1 million with Kofi wanting significantly more - CanHartlebHireSnider April 23, 2022, 15:09:31 Man what a HUGE dick punch to Purdue. * - assassin April 23, 2022, 14:45:47 I mean, that seems crazy no? Is this some standout player?* - Dilbert April 23, 2022, 14:42:55 Kind of. Averaged 17 PPG for KSU as a sophomore* - snipes824 April 23, 2022, 14:45:37 Fair. Just wasn't a name I recognized and assumed FUBW couldn't recruit * - Dilbert April 23, 2022, 14:47:17 New transfer name that we’re involved with. - OB25 April 23, 2022, 0:28:18 His dad, Timothy Council, was a baller* - bbonb April 23, 2022, 16:01:54 Knowing nothing else I like 6'6" guards* - opey8 April 23, 2022, 11:06:40 Yep. Also, I’m fine betting on an 85% free throw shooter to improve his three point percentage* - GMAW April 24, 2022, 17:57:13 DOTS - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2022, 17:01:50 Damn, Zach Edey is returning to Purdue* - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 22, 2022, 12:57:50 The skulls of B1G bigs do not rejoice* - bjl63 April 22, 2022, 13:36:42 In all seriousness, never seen a dude get away with more elbows to face. - Carl Spackler April 22, 2022, 13:55:45 I think that is exactly what they are thinking* - IlliniRunner April 22, 2022, 14:25:36 ooo - jdl April 22, 2022, 12:59:02 Don't you do that to me!! I got nowhere else to go. - osklister April 23, 2022, 11:04:28 Sure, but I don't understand why Illinois fans are mocking that - GMAW April 22, 2022, 13:03:48 nm * - jdl April 22, 2022, 14:07:17 Probably, but he's an annoying little ####stick so I was hoping he'd get bad advice or something* - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 22, 2022, 13:00:14 Any Adam Miller updates?* - gullit April 22, 2022, 12:06:19 Dainja update - jdl April 22, 2022, 12:02:12 He said 225 to 280* - Cunativeson April 22, 2022, 12:10:17 Hmm, I had listened twice but now that you pointed it out....retracted * - jdl April 22, 2022, 12:11:55 LOL at the Lieb Tweet response to Kofi's announcement: - OWWDig April 22, 2022, 10:11:53 definitely fake* - bigbop85 April 22, 2022, 14:05:47 I like the cut of this kid's jib* - IlliniRunner April 22, 2022, 13:11:18 that is fantastic.* - cpsteine April 22, 2022, 11:12:26 Eric Hunter Jr (Purdue) in the portal - jdl April 22, 2022, 8:57:17 Sounds like Terrance Shannon to Michigan official. Mac Irvin tweeted congrats. - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 22, 2022, 8:31:13 Wait, did he pick UK?* - ab75 April 22, 2022, 12:17:51 per the internet, he was just saying that the michigan commit rumor is "cap" meaning fake, per - gvibes April 22, 2022, 13:56:14 $100 says he's already committed to Michigan & is just drumming up interest. - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2022, 13:59:51 And now Ant and TSJ is walking that back. Sounds like that recruitment is a bit of a clustereff* - Cunativeson April 22, 2022, 12:12:00 Juwan needs to go he's going to be a thorn.* - gullit April 22, 2022, 12:05:35 Whatever. It was weird out of HS, so never thought it was going to happen. - uofi1998 April 22, 2022, 10:09:11 never thought we had a shot here...HS recruitment was just too weird.* - OWWDig April 22, 2022, 9:44:06 kofi's decision might have been a factor here too. don't see us competing for B10 title next year... - deadpoolOG10 April 22, 2022, 11:07:10 hopefully we can get some good news soon, with regard to transfers* - shua April 22, 2022, 9:10:48 BU still hasn’t won a hotly contested transfer recruitment - CWR10 April 22, 2022, 9:16:28 We’re any other bigger programs in with Payne or Dainja? - DT April 22, 2022, 9:30:24 Payne, i don't think so. I forgot about Dainja - i think Izzo wanted him* - CWR10 April 22, 2022, 10:01:38 He was mid year so probably less competition as programs would need to have a open spot * - jdl April 22, 2022, 10:13:46 Something happened between TSJ & the Illini staff. That's my guess. - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2022, 8:33:45 ooo - Deuce Poster April 22, 2022, 11:51:07 He wanted to come but it was his mom/dad/handler/agent/priest/mailman* - Ron McDon April 22, 2022, 8:53:13 it's crazy that it's never been our fault I recruit didn't commit :) * - shua April 22, 2022, 8:56:22 He was the one no one was confident could enroll due to credits, right? - Dilbert April 22, 2022, 8:43:10 Kind of. You need to take 60 credit hours to graduate as a transfer and he wanted - Cunativeson April 22, 2022, 8:59:43 just have to wait on that issues - Nojel Eastern could not transfer into Michigan from Purdue * - NastyBoyd April 22, 2022, 8:58:20 The same things played out during his HS recruitment - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2022, 8:35:11 Roughy's favorite guy to UConn - jdl April 21, 2022, 16:05:21 Roughy's favorite guy is a hoops player?? - osklister April 21, 2022, 16:20:54 Gonzaga's Holmgren declares for the draft* - HamptonSki April 21, 2022, 14:17:04 That dude doesn't even look real - Sounder April 21, 2022, 14:19:07 7 foot and 195 lbs. That's one skinny dude.* - ibdoc April 21, 2022, 15:26:34 he looks like a video game character* - memyselfandillini April 22, 2022, 9:06:29 Nick Smith says "sounds overweight to me". - osklister April 21, 2022, 16:22:36 Nick Smith was 7'2" and 250. - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 22, 2022, 9:13:50 He looks like a real life video game* - illinilosch April 21, 2022, 15:00:00 DOGGONE IT * - memyselfandillini April 22, 2022, 9:06:55 So the #1 recruit in 2022 reclassified to 2021, never played at UK cause Cal thought he wasn't ready - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2022, 10:43:36 And got a free Porsche out of it!* - John Coctostan April 21, 2022, 11:42:10 Was he there whole year or did he come in at semester break? - Mrap24 April 21, 2022, 10:46:04 Spring semester. But the whole time they talked of him in the context of 2022-2023* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2022, 10:47:34 though it's kinda weird that he graduated in May 2021, but didn't enroll... - shua April 21, 2022, 10:55:19 Rumors that Pete Nance Jr could go into the portal. Seems like a great fit if we want to go 5 out. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2022, 7:38:09 That would make the Mildcats heads explode. * - Samricky April 21, 2022, 9:50:17 ooo - jdl April 21, 2022, 10:21:54 Rumors that Pete Nice could show the gas face* - Sammich April 21, 2022, 9:39:38 Rumors that Pete Gas might leave the Mean Street Posse.* - MojoJojo April 21, 2022, 9:50:19 Rumors that Pete Mote might return to Illini message boards.* - osklister April 21, 2022, 10:18:03 He would be awesome...would totally take him.* - JFG April 21, 2022, 9:16:54 Not quite sure what this means, but RJ and Deivi Jones did an Instagram Live tonight. - OB25 April 20, 2022, 21:11:47 In other social media news, apparently Whitmore unfollowed all Villanova accounts on IG* - OB25 April 21, 2022, 9:20:54 No go on Whitmore. He's not leaving Nova. At this point, you wonder if IL will land anyone of - Kajagoogoo April 21, 2022, 12:09:52 Awfully pessimistic view of things... - uofi1998 April 21, 2022, 12:12:39 Not pessimistic at all. More along the lines of feeling that Undy is pretty content w/ his roster. - Kajagoogoo April 21, 2022, 12:17:43 Gotcha. - uofi1998 April 21, 2022, 15:24:10 Jones seems like a real possibility, and I think some new names will emerge in the next 10 days. - OB25 April 21, 2022, 12:31:09 whoa. - uofi1998 April 21, 2022, 10:30:34 Has all the makings of a week of nobody knowing anything and wild speculation culminating in - John Coctostan April 21, 2022, 10:13:10 Ultimately, it's a big nothingburger unless news comes out that he's getting a release from his LOI. - uofi1998 April 21, 2022, 10:32:53 You would think Nova has been in communication with all their recruits on this - jdl April 21, 2022, 10:34:54 No question about it... - uofi1998 April 21, 2022, 10:39:08 You win 2 championships and look that good in a suit. You are a legend - JacobRDaugherty April 21, 2022, 10:48:59 ooo - Sammich April 21, 2022, 10:54:38 The man certainly could don a suit. An all timer.* - uofi1998 April 21, 2022, 10:51:36 He's in the Jack Del Rio suit wearing category....rarefied air* - ilinni11 April 21, 2022, 11:14:05 Yes, he's a modern day legend - jdl April 21, 2022, 10:41:17 So it's definitely something but he also still follows almost every Nova player so...* - Cunativeson April 21, 2022, 9:31:29 Go go go go go go!!* - JFG April 21, 2022, 9:30:48 that has to mean something? right? RIGHT???* - shua April 21, 2022, 9:28:57 Go get 'im, Chester! - Kajagoogoo April 21, 2022, 9:28:09 it can't be bad for us, being another connection in addition to Anderson... - shua April 21, 2022, 7:51:00 jay wright possibly retiring - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 18:05:51 So Cam Whitmore picked Nova over Illinois correct - BradUnderwoodforprez April 20, 2022, 19:02:18 Kentucky it is, then. * - assassin April 20, 2022, 20:29:58 Over us and UNC who is out of rides* - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 19:09:38 are they? I think two guys have not confirmed they are back.* - Rynounc99 April 20, 2022, 20:05:39 Kyle Neptune. Will he be a small fish in a big pond?* - DanSaint April 20, 2022, 18:27:13 Wow. Was such a great fit there. Going to be nearly impossible to replace. * - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 18:19:36 Felt like he landed all the 4 star east coast kids Norm Roberts got us in the mix for under Self - DT April 20, 2022, 18:24:37 Nevermind* - ab75 April 20, 2022, 22:06:51 Goodman says he gone - AintHatin April 20, 2022, 18:17:24 And Goodman says they are replacing him with the Fordham coach? wTF? * - jdl April 20, 2022, 18:18:43 longtime wright assistant - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 18:19:37 OK but still - jdl April 20, 2022, 18:23:24 plus, although they're a national power now, they're still a northeast city school at heart - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 18:28:56 It's not a city school - it's on the Main Line which a very wealthy area - Jersey April 20, 2022, 20:24:27 yeah I know, I just mean they're in that crew - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 20:32:35 I think that they're big on keeping it in the family - Jersey April 21, 2022, 9:37:59 Kyle Neptune. He’ll do a stellar job* - AintHatin April 20, 2022, 18:22:58 He’s definitely in Jay’s orbit* - Blazer April 20, 2022, 18:41:32 It's hard to SEA him doing any harm to the program* - DanSaint April 20, 2022, 18:31:24 Keep the program on an upward trajectory * - jdl April 20, 2022, 18:24:24 He’s been planeting his strategy for years.* - DT April 20, 2022, 18:29:05 Cosmos of the time these coaches are looking for their next job anyhow.* - Illiniphil April 20, 2022, 18:30:19 Curious if he’ll be able to recruit 5-stars* - AintHatin April 20, 2022, 18:29:58 Changing of the guard season - illini April 20, 2022, 18:15:07 Every NCAA champion from 2015-2018* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 18:19:24 No farewell tour? Wth!* - Dilbert April 20, 2022, 18:13:00 Wow. Cam Whitmore??* - OB25 April 20, 2022, 18:12:44 Re-route some of that Kofi NIL money!* - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 18:38:41 Turn those machines back on!* - DT April 20, 2022, 19:03:54 Oh #### that would be hawt* - illini21 April 20, 2022, 18:21:52 had the same thought. he's...perfect* - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 18:13:54 Good for him. He’s 60, has accomplished everything, and has made tens of millions - DT April 20, 2022, 18:11:31 How many are afraid to Bear Bryant or Joe Paterno it?* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 18:23:21 I can’t believe I’m defending Boeheim but he has been coaching his boys these last few years - illini April 20, 2022, 18:19:37 Plus the portal and NIL must be a PITA to deal with * - jdl April 20, 2022, 18:16:10 That’s a good point. NIL tilts the playing field even more towards football schools - DT April 20, 2022, 18:20:44 brad on kofi's departure + roster stuff - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 16:48:44 Lieb gets an “elite” mention! (“elite runner”)* - OB25 April 20, 2022, 17:09:18 ha, yeah that was good - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 17:15:59 such a fun career to watch. go man go. * - memyselfandillini April 20, 2022, 15:42:35 I’m trying to keep up with our portal options. Do we want David Jones? - illini21 April 20, 2022, 15:28:33 On Twitter, Andrew Slater seems to imply Jones will join AC at St. John's. - Kajagoogoo April 20, 2022, 16:41:38 He’s working on his shitty Big East school bingo card* - CWR10 April 20, 2022, 16:50:01 Key thing with the portal - after May 1 you have to sit out a year if you enter. - OB25 April 20, 2022, 15:47:01 Does adding him nudge RJ towards the portal or am I being paranoid?* - Tortillini April 20, 2022, 15:40:07 He and RJ are supposedly buds. - Illiniphil April 20, 2022, 15:51:34 They are Instagram live together right now! - Dilbert April 20, 2022, 20:29:03 don't add him until May 2nd - Dilbert April 20, 2022, 15:45:04 6’6” wing, yes please. Can’t shoot, no thanks - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 15:30:18 Probably too early to say he "can't shoot" - jdl April 20, 2022, 16:33:34 1) he improved his 3 pt shooting a ton from year to year; 2) his defensive/rebounding stats - gvibes April 20, 2022, 15:53:30 Yeah that’s why I was asking. Was looking at his stats and shooting seems pretty suspect* - illini21 April 20, 2022, 15:46:41 Hard to say if it was Bc he was at depaul but he was out to get his a lot* - Mrap24 April 20, 2022, 16:06:14 Absolutely* - CWR10 April 20, 2022, 15:29:41 Yes.* - Illiniphil April 20, 2022, 15:29:09 God bless him. Great kid* - MtHoodIllini April 20, 2022, 12:46:29 Tshiebwe returning to UK* - AintHatin April 20, 2022, 12:29:26 Tshiebwe returning to UK * - jdl April 20, 2022, 12:29:12 Believe this was expected.* - EffinIllini April 20, 2022, 12:32:46 This is a big shocker to me. Why is he not going pro? * - Taz April 20, 2022, 12:31:49 Make more money at UK through NIL* - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 12:32:32 Kentucky NIL >>>>> Illinois NIL (probably)* - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 12:45:01 Also he couldn't get NIL money last year, now he can - jdl April 20, 2022, 12:48:32 same reason why Kofi, financially speaking, probably shouldn't go pro. Better money in college* - gvibes April 20, 2022, 12:32:31 For Kofi, yes. I thought Tshiebwe is a better NBA prospect than Kofi* - Taz April 20, 2022, 12:34:42 They play the same game only Kofi is a few inches taller. - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 14:26:38 I thought they both had 2nd->undrafted-ish grades* - gvibes April 20, 2022, 12:43:20 Yeah also the same age. If you can get paid in college it's smarter financially to bank that* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 12:44:58 Dammit jdl* - AintHatin April 20, 2022, 12:29:44 Hey I told him he should go pro! * - jdl April 20, 2022, 12:32:55 What is the deadline for portal kids to commit to new schools and be eligible for next season? * - illini April 20, 2022, 12:20:50 Have to be in the portal by May 1 - jdl April 20, 2022, 12:24:09 Thanks * - illini April 20, 2022, 15:41:52 Not much amuses me more than someone claiming on Twitter that a recruit - GMAW April 20, 2022, 11:38:59 LOL. Tre Mitchell is back in the portal, and Tony Bergeron is selling a package deal again* - GMAW April 20, 2022, 11:33:35 No surprise we're mentioned with D Jones - jdl April 20, 2022, 11:20:49 yes, please* - VIV April 20, 2022, 12:38:22 Well maybe this time we get him.... - jdl April 20, 2022, 11:11:06 Lol - Mrap24 April 20, 2022, 11:37:33 Poor kid. - illinilosch April 20, 2022, 12:10:51 Bah!* - GMAW April 20, 2022, 11:34:27 Guess the concerns about the overbearing stepdad were legit. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 11:13:46 Also quite the revolving door in Austin * - jdl April 20, 2022, 11:15:27 So... as much as this stinks (but was certainly not a shock), at least we know where we are now. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 10:46:50 The possibility even that Hutch will be on the team next year seems nuts* - gvibes April 20, 2022, 12:44:20 I don’t think it’s actually a possibility. Sucks because I do believe he could have been good* - OB25 April 20, 2022, 16:08:41 I don't watch a lot of Texas games, but every time I watched, Ramey seemed out of control* - GMAW April 20, 2022, 11:35:19 1.6 assits/1.2 TOs, that stat ratio looks familiar* - shua April 20, 2022, 12:11:14 Good info... in that case, I'd almost rather take my chances with our freshmen... - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 12:16:10 I’m guessing we are rolling with Clark running point next year. Have to think that was - voiceofreason April 20, 2022, 11:23:58 has there been any Grandy or Hutch sightings working out with the team?... - shua April 20, 2022, 10:56:09 That, I don't know. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 10:58:03 I would love love love to see BBV make a leap.. * - illini April 20, 2022, 10:54:01 <SFC> We agree <Backboards> * - UofIL6 April 20, 2022, 10:57:54 What we saw against Purdue is his upside. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 10:55:37 That's fine. I just love his story - illini April 20, 2022, 11:21:33 yeah, it's the same thing I said about Podz. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 11:30:16 And that's fine. He has value if he can carve that niche* - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 10:56:39 Re: I would love love love to see BBV make a layup.. * - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:55:31 Bates doesn't appear to be an option. And it seems that the Illini staff is keeping an eye on future - Kajagoogoo April 20, 2022, 10:49:21 247 guys have said in the past the staff also likes having an open ride for possible mid-season guys - jayd April 20, 2022, 15:02:44 Hopkins is already going to PRovidence, isn't he?* - Illiniphil April 20, 2022, 11:18:18 LOL, this sounds like the start of a Loyalty discussion, but yes ... - Kajagoogoo April 20, 2022, 11:36:42 What schools are options for TSJ? Any chance he returns to Tech?* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 20, 2022, 10:53:33 He said he's not going back to TT * - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:54:39 MIchigan* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 10:54:29 Supposedly can't get past admissions.* - Illiniphil April 20, 2022, 11:23:27 there or here (or both)?* - Dilbert April 20, 2022, 12:36:41 If Hawkins were to be the starting 5, it seems like Hopkins could become a fit. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 10:51:43 Hopkins is headed to Providence. I think Undy & Co. are waiting to see who exits the draft. - Kajagoogoo April 20, 2022, 11:06:12 Underwood was giddy about how 5 out worked in the Ohio State game* - JeffFrank April 20, 2022, 11:04:53 I think Dainja has already checked the “fill Kofi’s role” box - DT April 20, 2022, 10:56:42 Agree - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:59:13 Not sure the guys leaving the draft will be a factor - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:51:38 Most enter the portal at the same time as declaring so they can transfer - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 11:03:11 Yeah, good point - jdl April 20, 2022, 11:09:47 what kind of comps are there currently in the NBA?... - shua April 20, 2022, 10:24:07 Garza for the Pistons?* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 20, 2022, 10:38:10 and even he's taking a third of his shots from behind the arc* - shua April 20, 2022, 10:52:11 not a lot - Sammich April 20, 2022, 10:33:17 Yeah, it's almost zero. It's the Drummonds, the Steven Adams types. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 10:48:12 He also needs to get some better lift. - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 10:52:14 I swear if you watch his frosh highlights he was quicker and more athletic - Blazer April 20, 2022, 10:58:37 I still think he was dealing with COVID stuff. - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 11:21:27 Physically, he would be a perfect 1980s enforcer type. Those guys are out of the game... - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 10:53:10 Rudy Goebert is a huge guy, but he's very mobile compared to Kofi. * - illiniranger April 20, 2022, 10:43:32 Jahlil Okafor isn't in the league anymore is he?* - UofIL6 April 20, 2022, 10:41:10 He's in China* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 10:42:33 what does a player in China, Spain, etc make? I'd assume most are on 6 figure contracts with a few 7 - illiniranger April 20, 2022, 10:44:03 Top leagues you can make six figures and if you’re a star, seven. * - ATL April 20, 2022, 10:51:37 yeah, it's why he stayed 3 years - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:38:16 Good luck. I guess he really didn't want to be in school anymore - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 10:17:30 I think he's making the right move. - baconface April 20, 2022, 11:19:59 It's not like he's leaving the entire amount on the table. He could still make decent money... - Tuscy April 20, 2022, 10:24:59 If he could have made $1 mill off NIL, why risk it? - CubsWonWorldSeries April 20, 2022, 10:40:12 And by going pro rather than transferring, should still be long-term earning opportunities for him… - OB25 April 20, 2022, 10:28:56 There's still such a thing as time value of money - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 10:39:03 him going pro makes me suspect the ~ $1mm NIL isn't true * - illiniranger April 20, 2022, 10:46:21 I think he just really wanted to leave - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 10:49:31 He would have been 23 by the time next season started - GMAW April 20, 2022, 10:21:23 Judging by what I’ve heard of G League life, the college route seems more attractive. - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 10:39:54 NIL should really put a damper in the G League. I think they my be able to throw - CubsWonWorldSeries April 20, 2022, 10:42:41 I agree with that. I think he really just wanted to move on* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2022, 10:36:27 by the time i reached my senior year at 21 i was certainly ready to gtfo and start my life* - biclops April 20, 2022, 10:33:48 JCL:"What a youngster. He should stay a few more years"* - HamptonSki April 20, 2022, 10:23:16 Lol* - Taz April 20, 2022, 10:26:58 Yeah there’s hardly anyone left that he has any kind of relationship with. - OB25 April 20, 2022, 10:23:11 Still crazy to think about the big guys that we were in deep with in Kofi’s recruiting class. - OB25 April 20, 2022, 10:15:34 Jus remembered... that time when Kofi accidentally almost killed a ref - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 10:07:35 ooo - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 10:09:42 Have fun in the 2nd round* - timmer April 20, 2022, 9:59:48 it's worked for him the last two years* - Sammich April 20, 2022, 10:02:18 Don't forget to tip your waiters* - HamptonSki April 20, 2022, 10:05:30 Ayo sure did* - Phytynlini April 20, 2022, 10:01:26 Do the Bulls have a 2nd round pick this year? * - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:06:51 They do need a backup big * - MC April 20, 2022, 10:14:55 Things i'm excited about for next year - CWR10 April 20, 2022, 9:49:13 And I'm worried that too much will be put on Skyy. He's a stud but still recovering - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 10:01:26 Seems like they want to add a veteran guard - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:04:50 The fun thing there could be, unless he's guaranteed to be some sort of lottery pick, I wonder - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 20, 2022, 10:02:52 Best case scenario. Plus, with NIL he'll be getting paid. Seems super marketable* - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 10:03:39 As it stands now, I think we could be really fun on offense and really bad on defense.* - OB25 April 20, 2022, 9:57:03 It depends. Brad has really focused on defense a lot the last couple years. - Taz April 20, 2022, 10:11:28 I’m sure he’ll focus on it, there’s just almost no scenario where all these young/inexperienced guys - OB25 April 20, 2022, 10:24:37 Like maybe 75% of college hoops teams? * - osklister April 20, 2022, 10:01:32 this is my thought as well* - biclops April 20, 2022, 9:58:53 Soph leap RJ and Goode - jdl April 20, 2022, 9:56:39 the leadership thing was one of the (many) reasons i thought shannon jr was a good fit - biclops April 20, 2022, 10:02:20 This. Also, I could see a big leap for ColeHawk because of the greater emphasis - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 10:00:27 Next year is going to be interesting and exciting. Returning 15% of scoring and 19% of minutes... - shua April 20, 2022, 9:18:56 With Kofi I was thinking 2003 was the comp. Without, maybe a poor man’s version of 2000? - DT April 20, 2022, 9:34:28 I fear it'll be more of a rich man's version of '99 - Sammich April 20, 2022, 9:47:00 Possible but at least the Big Ten doesn't appear it will be anywhere close to as good as '99 - jdl April 20, 2022, 9:51:10 2000? That team returned everyone and added Frankie and Grif* - bucktownillini April 20, 2022, 9:35:56 Right, but the returnees were basically a bunch of role players. - DT April 20, 2022, 9:37:45 I wouldn't call Sergio and Bradford role players* - bucktownillini April 20, 2022, 9:41:55 Sergio was....glue guy - jdl April 20, 2022, 9:58:36 Rodgers sounds like a more talented Sergio* - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 10:00:11 ooo - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:06:18 See, but that guy said "maybe". No hedging in this thread. ;-) - osklister April 20, 2022, 10:07:44 ESPN's final '22 rankings - jdl April 20, 2022, 9:09:29 Simply dead ass wrong on Epps. * - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 9:10:27 I'm excited about Rodgers too* - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 9:24:21 Throw in Harris too. - illinilosch April 20, 2022, 10:34:48 Yep, he was a winner in high school. He could have a great career* - CubsWonWorldSeries April 20, 2022, 10:37:52 This. He's the guy that will stick around for 4 years and the B10 will hate him* - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 10:02:58 ESPN's rankings have been trash for many years now. Their main guy just left as well - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 9:12:20 Time for Hawk to become a monster * - illini April 20, 2022, 8:58:12 Legend of Kofi will be the greatest “Legend of…” in modern history. - MC April 20, 2022, 8:52:54 This* - Blazer April 20, 2022, 9:38:21 Kofi was great ... thanks for everything ... now bring on a long athletic floor runner* - ab75 April 20, 2022, 8:45:55 This. Give me long, lean, and athletic going forward* - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 8:54:46 just watched my first 2 minutes of Danja ... do work Fletch - ab75 April 20, 2022, 8:49:11 He’s supposedly dropped a bunch of weight already* - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 9:15:47 Be better if he was lifting it, but I’m not a professional trainer.* - DT April 20, 2022, 9:35:47 After you lift it, gotta drop it * - jdl April 20, 2022, 9:37:46 I really hope for his sake this all works out the way he wants it to. - Illiniphil April 20, 2022, 8:45:34 I wish him the best and would buy him a beer if he ended up at a bar next to me. * - harb April 20, 2022, 8:43:46 Makes sense though he's almost certainly leaving a lot of $$ on the table - jdl April 20, 2022, 8:38:50 In reality, staying with everybody you know leaving...that would have been hard. - JFG April 20, 2022, 8:44:15 I'm sure we're been in contact with some portal options. Could use another post - UofIL6 April 20, 2022, 8:36:51 BVB has played reasonably well there* - Quiz April 20, 2022, 9:49:02 Dainja/Hawkins could work - jdl April 20, 2022, 8:40:03 I would Laugh if like Brandon Lieb turns out to be good. * - JacobRDaugherty April 20, 2022, 9:00:04 All in on Vander Plas being a back up here. Would probably be my top choice * - JacobRDaugherty April 20, 2022, 8:38:53 He was the best. Good luck Kofi. Give ‘em hell. * - illini April 20, 2022, 8:36:38 It was ridiculously fun having a legit BBMDL - illini21 April 20, 2022, 8:33:00 Seriously. He made me cackle out load many times over the last few years. - CWR10 April 20, 2022, 9:39:27 Thanks for everything Kofi. Here’s to a long and prosperous career* - CWR10 April 20, 2022, 8:27:29 Kofi highlight montage - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 8:26:36 All hail our BBMDL. It was everything we hoped for* - Jackie April 20, 2022, 8:23:03 Yep* - EffinIllini April 20, 2022, 9:28:03 He really stretched our ceiling* - GMAW April 20, 2022, 9:27:27 Best of luck big fella. - illinilosch April 20, 2022, 8:22:42 Like 99.99% outcome from the Ayo and Kofi recruitments. Really unbelievable. - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 8:18:58 Thank you analytics and global pandemic! * - jdl April 20, 2022, 8:55:45 Absolutely. They delivered far more than we had a right to expect, both in years and performance - DT April 20, 2022, 8:41:34 I'd like to check your match on that one. - HamptonSki April 20, 2022, 8:27:06 Considering that they lost one entire year of opportunities, I think that's fair* - Taz April 20, 2022, 9:13:33 If we recruit multiple 5 stars, my 99.9% outcome consists of at least one Sweet 16 - HamptonSki April 20, 2022, 10:09:52 We haven't had multiple 5 stars since '89 * - jdl April 20, 2022, 10:23:08 Close enough. My point stands* - HamptonSki April 20, 2022, 10:25:35 In terms of player production, it’s absolutely correct.* - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 8:29:17 Literally the only thing keeping it from being the best case scenario is a lack of tourney success * - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 8:21:27 Best of luck to Kofi. - EffinIllini April 20, 2022, 8:17:51 May want to edit subject line to say he’s going pro. - Carl Spackler April 20, 2022, 8:17:10 A legend. So grateful for his role bringing us back.* - AintHatin April 20, 2022, 8:16:34 We got spoiled and got an extra year watching him play here. Was hoping for another. Good luck* - ibdoc April 20, 2022, 8:15:54 Does anybody know his visa status once he leaves school?* - bbonb April 20, 2022, 8:15:08 Best of luck Kofi! Hope you get to play on an NBA court with Ayo* - HamptonSki April 20, 2022, 8:14:05 Michigan State is going to be tough next year - GMAW April 20, 2022, 8:10:39 Do you have to be a fan now? - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 8:13:37 I told her I will root for football, but I can’t root for Izzo* - GMAW April 20, 2022, 8:21:43 Tucker is going to elevate that program. - EffinIllini April 20, 2022, 9:34:43 Married to a Spartan and this is how I handle it.* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 20, 2022, 8:30:13 Best of luck. Glad we got the extra season with him* - shua April 20, 2022, 8:09:07 See you next year for a jersey raising. - uofi1998 April 20, 2022, 8:08:31 Good for him. Rooting hard for him to succeed and looking forward - bjl63 April 20, 2022, 8:07:53 This. His success directly impacts our program's perception - OWWDig April 20, 2022, 8:19:30 Glad it's this and not the portal * - aimlessillini April 20, 2022, 8:07:26 Yep* - Ron McDon April 20, 2022, 8:08:38 Well heck* - Tooldresser April 20, 2022, 8:06:25 Good for him. Hope he makes it* - snipes824 April 20, 2022, 8:05:30 Best of luck to him, I hope he does well in the NBA!!* - TarheelIllini April 20, 2022, 8:05:05 What a career. Hope he gets a shot in the association * - John Coctostan April 20, 2022, 8:04:23 Best of luck big man. You are an Illini great * - Cunativeson April 20, 2022, 8:04:05   Searching