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He really really doesPru knows.
Gotta contribute when Thunder Thumbs and Lightning Licks come up... Louis also provided the bass lines for some Thriller tracks, including Wanna Be Starting Something and Billie Jean. A lot of people have heard him play, they just don't know it.
Oh, yeah, basketball. Morez can be thunder and Jasper lightning. We can leave out the thumbs and licks.
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"Originally part of the Class of 2025, Riley intends to re-classify and join the Fighting Illini program for the upcoming season."
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Riley Signs with Illinois - University of Illinois Athletics
Top-10, five-star forward Will Riley has signed with the Fighting Illini.
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Tommy Lloyd is AZ’s Bruce Weber
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Nice to see you post Altgeld88.I didn't say he isn't elite at what he does, compared with the competition. I said the bar in S&C in D-1 sports is pretty low and coaches leave a great deal of performance on the table in basketball.
You took some heat on the Fletch post, but there are many of us, myself included, that recognize your contribution to this board and your takes.
Keep posting brother.
I didn't say he isn't elite at what he does, compared with the competition. I said the bar in S&C in D-1 sports is pretty low and coaches leave a great deal of performance on the table in basketball.
I can respect the take ... I just don't think Fletch is in that category ...
Look around CBB though ... Uhh yeah ... Totally agree with you ...
Arizona blog has some hilarious takes too, although not nearly as delusional as UK. This board tho… https://beardownu.com/index.php
Regarding grade 13 in Canada….
I am a dual citizen of Canada and US. I attended HS in Waterloo, Ontario and HS back then went through Grade 13 to attend traditional University, or you could also graduate after grade 12 if you went into a trade type program.
Grade 13 was intended to be a prep year for University which for a standard degree took just three years back then.
I would have graduated in 81 after grade 13, but left after grade 12 to move back to the states where I’ve been ever since.
I was able to take the GED since I had completed coursework through grade 12, which would be equal to my peers in the US, which I did.
Many years (a couple decades ago I believe) Ontario did away with grade 13.
Regardless, Uncle Google told me that Will Riley attended a prep school in PA. (https://www.thephelpsschool.org)
Based on their website, and the strength of the educational system in Ontario (typically very good schools) I would assume he met the requirements of graduation.
All speculation regarding his achievements academically, but Phelps School looks like an excellent prep school.
Either way….there’s no grade 13 anymore and who cares how he got here…..
I L L . . .
I am a dual citizen of Canada and US. I attended HS in Waterloo, Ontario and HS back then went through Grade 13 to attend traditional University, or you could also graduate after grade 12 if you went into a trade type program.
Grade 13 was intended to be a prep year for University which for a standard degree took just three years back then.
I would have graduated in 81 after grade 13, but left after grade 12 to move back to the states where I’ve been ever since.
I was able to take the GED since I had completed coursework through grade 12, which would be equal to my peers in the US, which I did.
Many years (a couple decades ago I believe) Ontario did away with grade 13.
Regardless, Uncle Google told me that Will Riley attended a prep school in PA. (https://www.thephelpsschool.org)
Based on their website, and the strength of the educational system in Ontario (typically very good schools) I would assume he met the requirements of graduation.
All speculation regarding his achievements academically, but Phelps School looks like an excellent prep school.
Either way….there’s no grade 13 anymore and who cares how he got here…..
I L L . . .
The talent this next season is insane... If things click it'll be a special season.
"Insane" talent is what goes all the way in the end.
Yes, elite coaching (wink). Yes, great character. Yes, good fortune. But we Illini are just a little fuzzy in our recollection -- owing to wandering for so many years in the wilderness with non-elite coaching -- regarding how the best Illini teams have gone far: "insane" levels of talent.
Coach Underwood has his eyes on the prize, is my feeling. That man is not screwing around. Good.
Remember when this year's class was supposed to be like Certa, Brown, Morez, Nodrus & Carlos Harris?
If Riley becomes the player we expect him to be - averages double digits, becomes a high quality piece to this team, etc - he's a one and done right?
The real ones remember these Groce years…look how far we’ve come! In Brad we trust baby!!!!!
Someone please educate me. Why on earth is Purdue projected to be a top team next year? I'm not saying they will fall off a cliff, but Braden Smith seems to be the only very good option on that team and we will see what his production looks like without Edey.
Genuinely asking as the national media seems to be considering them a title threat again...
Genuinely asking as the national media seems to be considering them a title threat again...
No joke. I see Larry Bird mentality, size, and skill from LB’s beginning Indiana State days
Because at least one B1G team is overrated preseason to cast judgement on the conference being overrated as a whole.
Recency bias
I was down on this roster throughout the offseason, most recently prior to KJ’s commitment. Even with KJ, I was a bit concerned given the less than stellar track record of European freshmen just last season… though it’s fair to say UCLA in particular (which had quite a few of those underperformers) was pretty dysfunctional beyond just who the players on the floor happened to be.
In any event, with both KJ and Riley added, there’s a fascinating collection of talent on the roster. Not every piece will hit, but not every piece needs to. If Kasparas’ game doesn’t translate right away, you have Boswell/DGL/White/Riley right there to soak up some of that offensive responsibility. Same can be said if any one of that group of four isn’t quite what we want—just plug in another piece. Who knows, maybe Rodgers makes a leap. Many options.
We’ll be spoiled with another high-floor team next season, and likely the following year as well. As for the ceiling…
In any event, with both KJ and Riley added, there’s a fascinating collection of talent on the roster. Not every piece will hit, but not every piece needs to. If Kasparas’ game doesn’t translate right away, you have Boswell/DGL/White/Riley right there to soak up some of that offensive responsibility. Same can be said if any one of that group of four isn’t quite what we want—just plug in another piece. Who knows, maybe Rodgers makes a leap. Many options.
We’ll be spoiled with another high-floor team next season, and likely the following year as well. As for the ceiling…
People trust Painter and his staff’s ability to develop talent, so they’re baking in big jumps for guys like Colvin and (especially) Heide. I’m not so sure.
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