I'm not disappointed in him, I'm disappointed in the NBA. I'm sure that's where most of the negativity is coming from.All the grumps getting this upset over Coleman is just silly. Good luck to him and I hope he kills it wherever he goes!
I'm not disappointed in him, I'm disappointed in the NBA. I'm sure that's where most of the negativity is coming from.All the grumps getting this upset over Coleman is just silly. Good luck to him and I hope he kills it wherever he goes!
I want to winI really hope we are done. I want to see DGL in his second year. I want to see Morez play a bunch of minutes. I want to see Booth learn his craft on the court. I cannot wait to see KJ. It sounds ideal to get all the great players, but there's still just one ball and 200 minutes to go around. You cannot keep everyone happy in this NIL era if you have too many alphas/NBA hopefuls. Let's go to war with the soldiers already in the trenches.
Although Demin fascinates me some, I would rather have Kasparas than any of the others. He can handle the rock. Storr not so much.Good question. There has been a lot of talk on here about how we have all this NIL money until we actually need to pay for Storr, or Maddox, or Demin, or even to bring back Coleman Hawkins.
Not saying the staff did a bad job. I think they put together a great roster for next year. But, it looks like we might be on a tighter NIL budget than what we were led to believe.
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I think Kasparas addresses our immediate needs the best of the three; without a doubt.Although Demin fascinates me some, I would rather have Kasparas than any of the others. He can handle the rock. Storr not so much.
This is significant to IllinoisIs it possible for the dominos falling from this development to have any relevance for us, if it’s possible we might be considering adding 1 more?
I know its unrealistic but would love if a few donors came together and put an offer together that he couldn't refuse. In addition to his on court contributions, he seems like a great locker room guy and would add continuity for all of the newcomers. I assume he is gone hope he goes to a blue blood (outside of the B1G) and plays well.
Before Kofi turned pro, I was told by a donor that $2M came together for him within a few days if he were to stick around. Hard to believe something similar could materialize very quickly and probably for less if Coleman had any interest. It unfortunately feels like he is ready to go.
KJ will probably be as good as Demin as a college ball player but I believe Demin is the staff's and most people's first choice. He is simply out of our price range. Storr most likely the same. I have concerns about Storr but we should have given him $1M were him only gotten $750k from KU. (I suspect it is more than that though.)Although Demin fascinates me some, I would rather have Kasparas than any of the others. He can handle the rock. Storr not so much.
Will Riley coming down? If that happens in 2024, I will have to ask: where in the world do we find the money for him?This is significant to Illinois
Crazy NIL inflation due to Calipari moving to Arkansas, UK restocking with Pope, Louisville new coach, and Indiana trying to save Woodson. My guess in NIL payouts doubled vs. last year. Not sure that Coleman is going to see a 7 figure payout. He is a excellent complementary glue player not a sexy 20 ppg 10 rbg stud that can carry your team.That brings the question of did we really overestimate how much money it took to be NIL rich in this new world. If Coleman wanted out to get more money, good for him. He's been great. But if we couldn't afford to keep him then that stinks but we will have to adjust as a program
Why?This is significant to Illinois
Riley. He will be visiting in a monthWhy?
I believe it has been said before, but you have other players on the team who will know what you paid for these "bidding war" players. Paying someone way more than other good players sows the seeds of discord. If you are desperate, you pay whatever you think you have to. We are not desperate.Good question. There has been a lot of talk on here about how we have all this NIL money until we actually need to pay for Storr, or Maddox, or Demin, or even to bring back Coleman Hawkins.
Not saying the staff did a bad job. I think they put together a great roster for next year. But, it looks like we might be on a tighter NIL budget than what we were led to believe.
Riley. He will be visiting in a month
Why?
Really? I think in today's game, staying 4 years makes him more of a legend!Lol Social media team better delete all those videos they posted last year where Coleman was saying how he could've transferred like "a lot of other players" but stuck through the process because it meant more to him.
As always, money talks. No shade to Coleman for doing what's in his financial interest but the flip side here is that he probably can't ever be considered an Illini legend if he finishes his career with a UNC or Razorback jersey on.
plus, and i am sure i'm several threads behind, but i assume reclassifying is a possibility?Will Riley coming down? If that happens in 2024, I will have to ask: where in the world do we find the money for him?
Has Riley reclassed to 2024 or is he being recruited for 2025? Riley and Fears are a great combo.Riley. He will be visiting in a month