Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[Illini4Christ]

Our lineup is not fair for our opponents. This season will be too easy. How many NBA players will be on our roster this season?

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

MASSIVE get for Brad. This kid can be his first first round pick at Illinois. I think we may get him for two years as well

Hope this man gets acquitted and hears his name called next month

 

[IlliniCaboose]

Just a really fascinating collection of guys. We have a fairly young squad, but there is a ton of talent. The staff has their work cut out for them making it a functioning team, but if anyone can do it, it's Brad. I can't wait to see how this goes.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Also, man, I am so glad this is finally wrapped up.

 

[illiniwil]

i thought NIL money couldn't go to international players. how does this work for KJ?

 

[BWA]

curious, what language do these guys speak on the court when playing in these Euro Leagues? I imagine the teams are very mixed, but many young Europeans speak English.

 

[Trueblue777]

I really like this roster . A lot!!

 

[BBlock24]

Are we back?

 

[ChiefGritty]

Just a really fascinating collection of guys. We have a fairly young squad, but there is a ton of talent. The staff has their work cut out for them making it a functioning team, but if anyone can do it, it's Brad. I can't wait to see how this goes.

Yeah, it's really interesting just as an experiment, it's exciting to be out on the frontier of the possibilities of this new era of college sports.

And I love the kid's game, he's going to be a ton of fun to watch.

Does this add up to team success next year and/or a sustainable strategy moving forward? Stay tuned!

 

[Poe's Law]

MASSIVE get for Brad. This kid can be his first first round pick at Illinois. I think we may get him for two years as well

TSJ can be his first first round pick… he can be the first lottery pick .

 

[uiba99]

this should move us up to 9th in conference, amirite?

I come here for the occasional insight but I stay for the sarcasm.

 

[Kramerica Industries]

 

[LadyLoyalty]

Nice, now let the media and polls ignore us. I bet other B10 teams will know what we have

This team will be so underrated since no one incorporates international recruits into the NCAA player/portal rankings. Can’t wait to see this team shock lots of folks in B1G and beyond. Well done BU & Co!

 

[illiniswish09]

Don’t want to look too far ahead, especially in today’s world… But man we COULD be SOOOOO LOADEDDDDDD in 2025-2026

 

[NashvILLe05]

Projected starting lineup? Kylan, KJ, Ty, Ben, Tomi

Rotation: Dra, Tre, Carey, Morez, Jake

Insiders, any chance they leave it at 11 scholarship players / 10 rotation players? Giving current guys more tick may alleviate some of the pure money conversations next summer when we want to bring back as many guys as possible to run for a Natty.

 

[Poe's Law]

I don't understand the two years prediction. He's gonna be great but not great? Scouts will see lots if potential but won't be convinced?

Just seems like an odd prediction.

It’s called a hedge.

 

[ChiefGritty]

Projected starting lineup? Kylan, KJ, Ty, Ben, Tomi

Rotation: Dra, Tre, Carey, Morez, Jake

Insiders, any chance they leave it at 10 scholarship players? Giving current guys more tick may alleviate some of the pure money conversations next summer when we want to bring back as many guys as possible to run for a Natty.

Jason Jakstys makes 11

 

[illini0440]

Geoff: Fears, Kasparas, In on Tomislav then OA came and solidified it....

 

[robertgoulet]

Yeah, it's really interesting just as an experiment, it's exciting to be out on the frontier of the possibilities of this new era of college sports.

And I love the kid's game, he's going to be a ton of fun to watch.

Does this add up to team success next year and/or a sustainable strategy moving forward? Stay tuned!

While he may not have the flash of Curbelo he's got the vision. LOVE the vision.

 

[NashvILLe05]

Jason Jakstys makes 11

Correct, I should’ve said rotation players.

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Ty feels like the defensive and rebounding glue to make a lot of these lineups make sense. The time is now to buy stock in him because he's gonna get a ton of playing time.

 

[Warren Carter Fanclub]

No, You were Post #24.

 

[Travis1173]

I don't understand the two years prediction. He's gonna be great but not great? Scouts will see lots if potential but won't be convinced?

Just seems like an odd prediction.

Think Kyle Filipkowski at Duke. He had a first round grade last year, but had some things to improve/wanted to chase a title.

 

[illiniguy24]

 

[Captain Bubbles]

Celebrating with some tacos later on because of this commitment.

I love his game. 6-6 playmaker who not only has vision, but can also score, rebound and defend. Feel really good about how this roster is constructed.