Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
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@sacraig this is scary! 2 in a row now. I’m thinking we’re mentally as close is Tyler, @0440, and @Indy Illini Fan. Or are they the same people? Hmmmmm…,.
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Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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@sacraig this is scary! 2 in a row now. I’m thinking we’re mentally as close is Tyler, @0440, and @Indy Illini Fan. Or are they the same people? Hmmmmm…,.
And all the UK fanboys said Mark Pope was locking this one down … 
The world is not ready for the Illini 5 star era
This is fun thanks O.A..
His dad played at UK and coaches football right outside Lexington. I love the Pope meltdown - also can we all take a minute to appreciate O?
Dang, he is in his own hemisphere when it comes to recruiting.
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
I certainly am.
sacraig
- The desert
I get it would be ideal if guys were muscular, but I sometimes wonder if people on here would have made these same comments about Durant, Holmgren, Wembanyama, Trae Young, etc.
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Bring it….we’re ready for all the smokes.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Remember when people said you don’t need a guy like O in the NIL era …
O is exactly what you need in the NIL era … Everyone can pay … Relationships MATTER …
Should also note - Jasper could still wind up at UK …
BUT - if Cal & O never left … He’d already be committed to UK …
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
1. I’m freaking ready …
2. It starts Sunday …
3. This is just the beginning …
I knew Orlando returning was a big deal, but I’ll admit I didn’t realize HOW big of a coup that was. From the second he put pen to paper things changed. He’s well compensated and he’s worth every penny. He hasn’t even been here very long and look what is happening. We have guys having carnivals to announce their college choice.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
I foresee trouble on the football side.
Would Kylan, Jeremiah & Jasper all mesh? Only 40 minutes a game at the 1… not to mention Kasparas & DGL…
I'm not sure any of these guys are "true PGs". They all are more combo guards. Kylan maybe the closest thing to a true PG, but even he will look for his from time to time. He's not necessarily a pass first guy.
They can all distribute when needed and can all score when needed. There is no reason you couldn't play 3 of them at a time.
Think 2005 Illini. More recently, Scott Drew's Baylor teams... Bunch of combo guards. Lots of wins.
Great problem to have. The best will play.
It's nearly impossible to overrate what Henson did for the program. He took miserable Illini basketball and gradually developed it into a regular appearance in the NCAA tourney. it was about 1975 he landed Levi Cobb, an elite Chicago star. He was mending fences with Chicago coaches and Levi was for sure important.
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