Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
First for the first time
Ryllini
- Lombard
Well, how many times were you second, because that is what you are today.
Strange - when I typed it there wasn’t another post - congrats to Battle! Maybe I need faster Wi-Fi 
I - N - I
If it's any consolation, it's my first as well.Strange - when I typed it there wasn’t another post - congrats to Battle! Maybe I need faster Wi-Fi
Just bad luck, four new threads to choose from and we both picked Hoops Recruiting.
Is he wearing lipstick and mascara?
Bigger question is why is he duckfacing?
GrayGhost77
- Centennial, CO
Of course. He moonlights as a member of The Cure.
He wouldn't seriously consider the Illini, because the orange unis would clash with the red lips.
Illini92and96
- Austin, TX
Maybe this person is really Andrea Holst, and not Andreas Holst. You never know for sure nowadays
Don't underestimate the NIL potential though
Yes, with that look an OF account would bring in the NIL
217sports
- Springfield
Pretty vauge statement. But with 15 spots, why would you not take a kid ranked around t150 who can develop for one - two years? Its not like they are taking him to start right away.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
not to me, FWLIW. same goes for Lee, Ahrens, the Utah kid and Jakstys
It's not surprising to me. I trust the staff's evaluation of Keaton Wagler. Sounds like he's continuing to develop. He's an excellent shooter, including from distance, yet he also plays a well-rounded game. You can never have too many quality shooters like Wagler on your roster.
And I agree on Lee and Ahrens. They are also definite takes in my opinion (FWLIW), but more importantly, the opinion of the staff. With 15 scholarships moving forward, I think that adding Lee/Ahrens/Wagler would make for an excellent 2025 (high school) recruiting class.
Is he better or worse than Kutcher?
If hes better then it seems fine to take the practice body/development piece.
As I read the new rules (IANAL), there is a roster limit of 15 slots. Any or all of the roster members can be on scholarship. Walk-ons count toward the roster limit. This is to prevent people from "walking on" and being paid via NIL.
Question: Should one try and fill the 15 slots with projects, or keep 2-4 for pure walkons (no scholarship)?
If a typical rotation for a game is 8 players, and say 10 players overall depending on matchups and injuries, that leaves 5 players who are not hitting the floor outside of garbage time. So, how many 'projects' does on fund? Taking on 3 more projects is 180-300k**. That is 180-300k not spent on assistant salaries. What are the odds the players will both make the grade, and stay? How many projects at a time are worth the bet?
** UIUC says the expected cost for a freshman is 40k/yr (instate), and 60k/yr (out of state). That doesn't include any team specific costs (uniforms, travel to games, bigger meal costs, ...). NIL is an entirely different matter.
Question: Should one try and fill the 15 slots with projects, or keep 2-4 for pure walkons (no scholarship)?
If a typical rotation for a game is 8 players, and say 10 players overall depending on matchups and injuries, that leaves 5 players who are not hitting the floor outside of garbage time. So, how many 'projects' does on fund? Taking on 3 more projects is 180-300k**. That is 180-300k not spent on assistant salaries. What are the odds the players will both make the grade, and stay? How many projects at a time are worth the bet?
** UIUC says the expected cost for a freshman is 40k/yr (instate), and 60k/yr (out of state). That doesn't include any team specific costs (uniforms, travel to games, bigger meal costs, ...). NIL is an entirely different matter.
It'd be a bit insane for a program that generates ~14M in yearly profit for the University to try and nickle and dime talent.
There's tons of folks drafted every year that weren't top 100 recruits, taking a flyer on some kids isn't bad.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
should be pinned. the only thing I'd add/change is that taking a flyer on some kids (3-5) is the smart play. especially preps