RockRaines Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 Ok, the Esa thing makes more sense now that Mitchell recommitted. Looks like we are done for the year. Still hearing bragg to Kentucky but who the f*** knows. Self has super strong snake oil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 11, 2014 -> 09:28 PM) Ok, the Esa thing makes more sense now that Mitchell recommitted. Looks like we are done for the year. Still hearing bragg to Kentucky but who the f*** knows. Self has super strong snake oil Did you see the Instagram picture that Bragg posted the other day? It was a picture of him in an Illinois jersey. Only team he has done that with....so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) Did you see the Instagram picture that Bragg posted the other day? It was a picture of him in an Illinois jersey. Only team he has done that with....so far. Shows he's interested, but when UK/KU put the pressure on him (and their boosters come calling) then it's a completely different fight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 11:07 AM) Did you see the Instagram picture that Bragg posted the other day? It was a picture of him in an Illinois jersey. Only team he has done that with....so far. So do you think he created that himself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 12:50 PM) So do you think he created that himself? A Kentucky writer back in June said that Illinois was the leader for Bragg, thought that could change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 01:31 PM) A Kentucky writer back in June said that Illinois was the leader for Bragg, thought that could change. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Groce had the best relationship with Bragg, leading to Illinois being the early leader (wouldn't be surprised the other way around, either). But, when push comes to shove, it's all about the big stage and getting to the NBA. To these kids, you can't get that at Illinois. The only way I see him going there is if he's the fifth member of an already top 5 class (i.e. we land Evans and Thomas), which is a bit of a pipe dream IMO. Or, I suppose we could surprise everybody and make a trip to the final four while returning a lot of talent... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 I don't understand the whole "X school will get me to the NBA" thing, it doesn't make any sense. You could play for eastwest southern alabama state a&m. If you have NBA talent, they'll find you, and they'll draft you. If you want to talk about it helping their development a little bit? Maybe a LITTLE bit. But one year of a player "developing" at a school isn't going to change much when people are calling the player a possible lottery pick before he even plays a game in college. Do you know why Kentucky and Kansas "put" guys into the NBA? It's because NBA-level talent go to that school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) You could play for eastwest southern alabama state a&m. That's not a real school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatnom Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) I don't understand the whole "X school will get me to the NBA" thing, it doesn't make any sense. You could play for eastwest southern alabama state a&m. If you have NBA talent, they'll find you, and they'll draft you. If you want to talk about it helping their development a little bit? Maybe a LITTLE bit. But one year of a player "developing" at a school isn't going to change much when people are calling the player a possible lottery pick before he even plays a game in college. Do you know why Kentucky and Kansas "put" guys into the NBA? It's because NBA-level talent go to that school. I don't disagree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 We may need a fresh recruiting thread. Accidentally opened to first page and Rowand and I talking about Bertrand to SIU. Ugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) I don't understand the whole "X school will get me to the NBA" thing, it doesn't make any sense. You could play for eastwest southern alabama state a&m. If you have NBA talent, they'll find you, and they'll draft you. If you want to talk about it helping their development a little bit? Maybe a LITTLE bit. But one year of a player "developing" at a school isn't going to change much when people are calling the player a possible lottery pick before he even plays a game in college. Do you know why Kentucky and Kansas "put" guys into the NBA? It's because NBA-level talent go to that school. It all comes down to winning and lifestyle while winning. At Kentucky you live in a bazillion dollar dorm specifically for basketball players where the players are provided anything and everything you can think of. 99.9% of other schools don't have that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:41 PM) That's not a real school. Shows how much you pay attention to mid-majors. QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:58 PM) It all comes down to winning and lifestyle while winning. At Kentucky you live in a bazillion dollar dorm specifically for basketball players where the players are provided anything and everything you can think of. 99.9% of other schools don't have that. I don't disagree with those benefits but that's not the point. And yes it's about winning too. But it's not about "which coach can make me an NBA player." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) I don't understand the whole "X school will get me to the NBA" thing, it doesn't make any sense. You could play for eastwest southern alabama state a&m. If you have NBA talent, they'll find you, and they'll draft you. If you want to talk about it helping their development a little bit? Maybe a LITTLE bit. But one year of a player "developing" at a school isn't going to change much when people are calling the player a possible lottery pick before he even plays a game in college. Do you know why Kentucky and Kansas "put" guys into the NBA? It's because NBA-level talent go to that school. Yes but you oractice every day against higher quality players. Plus you get exposure at these schools you don't get at the others which leads to bigger shoe contracts and other endorsements. It obviously is a big deal to these guys. They normally all go to the same few schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepyWhiteSox Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 04:27 PM) I don't understand the whole "X school will get me to the NBA" thing, it doesn't make any sense. You could play for eastwest southern alabama state a&m. If you have NBA talent, they'll find you, and they'll draft you. If you want to talk about it helping their development a little bit? Maybe a LITTLE bit. But one year of a player "developing" at a school isn't going to change much when people are calling the player a possible lottery pick before he even plays a game in college. Do you know why Kentucky and Kansas "put" guys into the NBA? It's because NBA-level talent go to that school. C'mon now. You're severely underrating quality coaching and playing against elite talent. One year is HUGE in anyone's development in just about any sport at around that age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 13, 2014 Share Posted September 13, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 07:03 PM) Yes but you oractice every day against higher quality players. Plus you get exposure at these schools you don't get at the others which leads to bigger shoe contracts and other endorsements. It obviously is a big deal to these guys. They normally all go to the same few schools. Exposure is irrelevant at this point. Everyone's on TV, every game is taped, etc. You get contracts and other endorsements once you get to the NBA, not sure how college plays any role in that. They all go to the same few schools because those schools have a winning tradition and are the most famous ones in the game. QUOTE (SleepyWhiteSox @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 11:08 PM) C'mon now. You're severely underrating quality coaching and playing against elite talent. One year is HUGE in anyone's development in just about any sport at around that age. No, I'm not. I didn't say development was irrelevant, but it's a small in the general scheme of things. It's a season. Guys are lauded as one and dones and NBA lottery picks before they go to college. That doesn't change. Plus not all great recruiters are great coaches, either. You can get quality coaching in many places, not just 4-5 schools. Edited September 13, 2014 by IlliniKrush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGajewski18 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Matt Ater @ater2004 · 46m @elidotcash U ready for ur visit to an actual BASKETBALL school this weekend? #illinination can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Isaiah Briscoe scheduled a campus visit for Mizzou next month out of nowhere. Were not originally in his top 5. Will be interesting to see if things heat up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Sep 12, 2014 -> 07:03 PM) Yes but you oractice every day against higher quality players. Plus you get exposure at these schools you don't get at the others which leads to bigger shoe contracts and other endorsements. It obviously is a big deal to these guys. They normally all go to the same few schools. How about a guarantee to play well into the tournament, which leads to serious exposure. They also like TV time, so more prime time games is a HUGE plus. Those are giant selling points and thats why those schools reload instead of rebuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I'm sorry, guarantee? Yeah right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Antonio Blakeney reopened his recruitment and "rumors" (SOURCES CONFIRN) are that it was pressure from Nike, who is upset that Wiggins went from a nike AAU sponsor to KU (Adidas) and then signed with Adidas after. All of Blakeneys top 4 are now Nike schools. It seems like one of those "superfan tries to rationalize decisions of 18 year old kid" rumors, but anyone heard of stuff like this before? I just don't see Nike being that dumb and risking their NCAA relationship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILMOU Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 16, 2014 -> 12:34 PM) Antonio Blakeney reopened his recruitment and "rumors" (SOURCES CONFIRN) are that it was pressure from Nike, who is upset that Wiggins went from a nike AAU sponsor to KU (Adidas) and then signed with Adidas after. All of Blakeneys top 4 are now Nike schools. It seems like one of those "superfan tries to rationalize decisions of 18 year old kid" rumors, but anyone heard of stuff like this before? I just don't see Nike being that dumb and risking their NCAA relationship. The NCAA needs Nike infinitely more than Nike needs the NCAA. The shoe companies can do whatever they want - they are the Golden Goose as well as the 800 Pound Gorilla when it comes to recruiting impropriety. No one wants to talk about their role, let alone kill it. Their money indirectly funds all the non-revenue sports and maintains the NCAA itself. You'll never see them go after the apparel manfs. Rumor is, Wiggins had cut a deal with Adidas before attending Kansas. He was literally delivered to KU. Edited September 16, 2014 by Stan Bahnsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmags Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 Eh, even so, public opinion if that was proven would be tough for Nike to swallow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 16, 2014 -> 01:06 PM) I'm sorry, guarantee? Yeah right. As much of a guarantee as you could possibly have, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Sep 16, 2014 -> 02:45 PM) As much of a guarantee as you could possibly have, yes. So not a guarantee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 QUOTE (IlliniKrush @ Sep 16, 2014 -> 02:47 PM) So not a guarantee. As much of one as possible. Kentucky shows them their titles, their NBA picks and then how much they make the tourney 1942, 1945, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2014 Then a tour of the bball only dorm which is better than any one in the country and its over. Kansas has been a bit more creative in their pursuits, but the NBA thing seems to be a main pitch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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