Illini BB

[bamainatlanta]

At least Ayo is struggling again. For him to stay, this needs to happen.

 

[Parade_Rain]

He was staying anyway. He isn't ready to be an NBA PG yet.

 

[dennehy]

He was staying anyway. He isn't ready to be an NBA PG yet.

Not being ready for the NBA hasn't necessarily been a barrier for players declaring in the past.

It will all come down to whether or not his people are willing to risk a non-guaranteed contract. This draft is going to be one of the weakest in recent memory, might make sense to try his luck this year. I hope not, but it's definitely possible.

 

[JimJohnson]

Not being ready for the NBA hasn't necessarily been a barrier for players declaring in the past.

It will all come down to whether or not his people are willing to risk a non-guaranteed contract. This draft is going to be one of the weakest in recent memory, might make sense to try his luck this year. I hope not, but it's definitely possible.

I don't see him leaving just to be a 2nd round pick. 1st round he gone but his parents have also said he's not leaving unless he's a lottery pick.

 

[dennehy]

Ayo is gone after this season.

I don't see him leaving just to be a 2nd round pick. 1st round he gone but his parents have also said he's not leaving unless he's a lottery pick.

This is some pretty serious flip flopping.

I think the issue is that 1. we really have no clue what his people will do and 2. It's unlikely that he's going to be a lock to the the first round or certainly not a first round pick. They aren't going to know for sure when they make the decision.

 

[Urblock]

Good game today. Fun to watch.

 

[Urblock]

**** yes. 78-67 Illini win.

 

[Parade_Rain]

Big win in MSG! Not only was it a great win for the Illinois kids from NYC, but that's a big recruiting ground for Antigua. I think it's clear that Underwood's team has improved this season. I have a lot more confidence in him turning the basketball program around than I do Lovie with the football team atm.

 

[FirstTimer]

Nice win...if we can shoot 60% from three for entire halves of basketball we'll be good.

Maryland isn't as good as people think. Really a two man team but very good win in a big time venue. Maryland's defense was abhorrent.

 

[JimJohnson]

This is some pretty serious flip flopping.

I think the issue is that 1. we really have no clue what his people will do and 2. It's unlikely that he's going to be a lock to the the first round or certainly not a first round pick. They aren't going to know for sure when they make the decision.

They will know more than us.

 

[dennehy]

They will know more than us.

And you're the one saying he's going to go or not based on whatever, not me.

 

[JimJohnson]

And you're the one saying he's going to go or not based on whatever, not me.

I've been crystal clear. I'm not sure why you're having such difficulty understanding.

Ayo 1st round expectation = He gone
2nd round = He stays

That's really simple brah!

 

[TL1961]

There was a post in the weather thread about people calling off work today, and questioning why.

If people are calling off work to avoid the cold in Chicago in the daytime, how many do they reasonably expect to attend the BBall game in Minnesota tonight?

I know the point in the other thread was that you are not outside in it very long, but that assumes you're stepping into a 70 degree car. The car won't warm up until you drive an hour. I know folks in MN are hearty, but I expect a very low attendance.

I think it is odd, yet not shocking, they cancel classes but not basketball and travel for the visiting team.

 

[JimJohnson]

Brad Underwood is awesome!

 

[bamainatlanta]

Brad Underwood is awesome!

Just saw that this team is ranked 289 in terms of age/experience in all of college BBall.

 

[JimJohnson]

Just saw that this team is ranked 289 in terms of age/experience in all of college BBall.

Yes but part of that is Brad's fault given all the transfers that have occurred under his watch.

 

[Urblock]

Nice win today

 

[ytsejam]

Illini by 7!
Called it!
Oskie rawr rawr!

 

[Parade_Rain]

Low 80's on KenPom. Big Ten Network discussing the ridiculous schedule early in the year and how teams won't want to play Illinois in the conference tournament.

 

[dweebs19]

would be pretty cool if Illini won the BTT