Ugh… this is two off seasons in a row where we’ve toyed with possibly, maybe liking Hunter Dickinson. Or at least not hating him.
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Fan Since '70
- OBS, Florida
If Coleman is healthy (back and knees?) and he keeps his head in the game, he is a very formidable player both scorer and facilitator. I hope for Coleman's sake, he lights the world on fire in his last college season and is rewarded in the 2025 draft.Coleman Hawkins …
Insiders, how much, if any, help did BU give Coleman in landing at KSU? Just interesting that BU goes on a KSU podcast recently and then one of his EDG lands at his Alma mater in a matter of days. Not that Coleman couldn’t land there by his own right, just ironic.
Feels like HD has been in college basketball as long as Coleman-Lands... a few more years of heckling HD would be ok with me.Ugh… this is two off seasons in a row where we’ve toyed with possibly, maybe liking Hunter Dickinson. Or at least not hating him.
I was thinking the same thing. I know Brad and his wife are from Kansas State University and love that program. I was worried about us losing brad to them at one point, but Brad bleeds orange now.
You know you have a Bourbon problem when you read Versailles, KY in relation to Illini basketball and your mouth starts watering.It is … I’ve confirmed with Hawkins family …
Nate Conley really worked that one well for Hawkins … He’s got a great relationship with O and our staff … He also is very close with a certain elite 2025 player we have MAJOR ties to …
Jasper Johnson, Overtime Elite , Shooting Guard
Jasper Johnson is a 6-4, 170-pound Combo Guard from Versailles, KY.247sports.com
ptgrd23
- orange county CA
Plus Dug McDaniels...Should be fun to follow.
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
You telling me dariush doesn’t have crystal ball credentials?
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Oh buddy, the number of false positives we'd be getting lol.
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
I was being sarcastic, can’t stand the dude lol.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Of all the places Coleman could have gone, KSU is A-okay with me. He already ruled out Big Ten schools and Mizzou (because he's an Illini for life!), but I'm personally glad he isn't at some unlikable Blue Blood or even a non-Big Ten school we have some historical animosity/baggage with like Arizona, Auburn, Houston, etc.
I both like it and think its a super gross reminder of a bad thing that happened to a really good guy..
I really don’t get it but I am so far from a knowledgeable talent evaluatorColeman got right at $2 million with the possibility to get even more ...
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Jasper Johnson really stood out in my eyes while watching the under 18 tourney.......very athletic and a very good 3 pt shooter.......hope we can convince him to the Illini roster................I really really do............It is … I’ve confirmed with Hawkins family …
Nate Conley really worked that one well for Hawkins … He’s got a great relationship with O and our staff … He also is very close with a certain elite 2025 player we have MAJOR ties to …
Jasper Johnson, Overtime Elite , Shooting Guard
Jasper Johnson is a 6-4, 170-pound Combo Guard from Versailles, KY.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Now all the national media guys want to break the story on Riley …
You guys know where they’re getting their info from …
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
"I took a guy who wasn't a top-150 recruit, developed him over 4 years, and another school gave him 2 million dollars. Want to play for me?"
Hey! I'm awfully close to Branson myself. I will be scanning the crowd for ya next time, as I will be wearing my Illini orange as well!
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Or it is the part of the portal season where there are overpays to get the guy you want when there are limited high-end targets left on the board (almost like the current housing market). Supply and demand...especially when there is still a lot of NIL money to spend at some schools.I’m just going to say it. That’s INSANE!!! Thrilled for Coleman and his family. He’s a genuinely good dude, but good Lord!!! Good on him for convincing Kansas State that he is actually Kevin Durant in disguise.
That kid might have been the best player on the USA team. Just seemed rock solid and steady. Had assumed we were not in the conversation for him but i hadn't considered the O factor.It is … I’ve confirmed with Hawkins family …
Nate Conley really worked that one well for Hawkins … He’s got a great relationship with O and our staff … He also is very close with a certain elite 2025 player we have MAJOR ties to …
Jasper Johnson, Overtime Elite , Shooting Guard
Jasper Johnson is a 6-4, 170-pound Combo Guard from Versailles, KY.
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