is that Andre Curbelo may be coming with O and Chin. Just a rumor, but it would be nice.
Rumor around Illinois ...
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I know he was a freshman but he will get eaten alive. That goofy kid doesn’t stand a chance here.
He can really drain it from the outside. He makes 161 out of every 1000 3PA.
I’m tired of all the rumors. CAL needs to hire 2 assistants and add some quality guards to the roster ASAP.
I don’t want him. If he were to leave Illinois bc of his assistant then there would be some definite tampering going on. Players following head coaches is one thing assistants I don’t agree with
That kid can play, if you watched any of their games this year at all that would be evident. Sure he made some mistakes out there, but that kid would be a stud here.
You must not wager on college basketball. Kid was awful. Again, he was young, but still.
There’s really no ethics in recruiting anymore. This, in large part, is what Emmert and the NCAA has allowed to become a culture of corruption by not doing anything to those that blatantly cheat.
I’m pretty sure he already knows this, and fully intends to fill the positions as soon as possible.
I watched almost every Illinois game this season. He was not awful...in fact I think he has elite elements to his game (passing, playmaking). He made a ton of careless mistakes, but the talent he has is glaring.
Will Wade and Sean Miller definitely disagree with tampering. They prefer cold hard cash. Much easier.
Yeah, but maybe if he knows that Joe Nobody on the internet is giving him a vague ultimatum, he might be more inclined to do it faster.
Curbelo was a good player even with zero threat of an outside shot. Fantastic handle. Elite assist rate. Excellent 2 pt shooting numbers because he can shake most defenders and get easy looks inside 10 feet.
if he gets even a mediocre jumper he will be a handful
if he gets even a mediocre jumper he will be a handful
I guess if you get or keep shooters like Mintz, Allen, Fredrick, Grady then the PG can distribute the ball or penetrate and doesn’t have to shoot lights out.
Curbelo was fantastic in the Big Ten tournament. He has a great handle, really slick ballhandler and passer, can drive the rim, and also got a bunch of steals on the defensive end. I really liked what I saw from him.
He’s not a good shooter ...that’s his glaring weakness ...but the rest of his game looked quite strong.
He’s not a good shooter ...that’s his glaring weakness ...but the rest of his game looked quite strong.
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He's the one player I hope Antigua brings. Kid can play and he supposedly wanted UK out of high school but Cal didn't recruit him. Would be a huge upgrade at PG.
If this kid is still playing college ball as a Jr he will be in the conversation for player of the year. He'll never been an elite scorer, but his feel for the game is elite. How he reads a pick and roll and delivers the ball at the right time. He scared Adam Miller off. Anybody saying they wouldn't want him here are crazy. If he stays at Illinois and is handed the keys, just watch what happens.
Lol. He was awful enough to win big ten sixth man of the year and be on the all conference second team
How many scholarships are open? You guys act like one kid completes the roster ... you NEED A BENCH.
For gods sake, they HAVE to post jobs for a week. So we should hear news this week if not tomorrow.
We have 7 players on scholly now.We could add 6 depending on Mintz and Brooks decisions.
I’ll take dude in a heart beat.
He’s a fighter too. Watched Illini play a few times and he’s always busting ***. Did some typical freshman **** but plays hard.
Curbelo over Wheeler 24/7
He’s a fighter too. Watched Illini play a few times and he’s always busting ***. Did some typical freshman **** but plays hard.
Curbelo over Wheeler 24/7
There was a time when Cal explicitly stated, there’s a waiting list, a line of top players, wanting to be at UK. I just don’t get that feeling anymore. It’s like we are on our hands and knees begging mid-range talent to come here.
I truly believe our recent struggles to be feared on anyone’s schedule is hurting us severely over the past few seasons. And add last season’s depressing results, it only makes recruiting more difficult. And it shows.
I’m not whining, pouting, or crying. I’m stating facts. The allure of the tradition is fading. Yet, winning cures all, but I just don’t see that happening again this upcoming season. And I can see it in these posts, most fans share my gut-feeling.
I truly believe our recent struggles to be feared on anyone’s schedule is hurting us severely over the past few seasons. And add last season’s depressing results, it only makes recruiting more difficult. And it shows.
I’m not whining, pouting, or crying. I’m stating facts. The allure of the tradition is fading. Yet, winning cures all, but I just don’t see that happening again this upcoming season. And I can see it in these posts, most fans share my gut-feeling.
Our coaching staff has literally gone from “who do we want” to “who can we get”.
Curbelo is not leaving Illinois. Quit making things up. Congratulations on getting OA.
Ill take all the above for 500, Alex!
Here are some highlights for those interested. Watching just a few minutes had kind of a SGA vibe. Not super athletic but seems crafty getting into the lane.
Obviously not a three point threat but seemed to have a good feel for getting the ball to the right spot.
Exact opposite. Dude on twitter who’s verified said every recruit thinks they’re going to Kentucky. The guys they’ve missed on, they never offered.
In the KenPom era (since 02) John Wall and Ashton Hagans sophomore season are the only Kentucky players to barely top Curbelo’s assist rate in a season.