lol...I know right? But with Trent Frazier, Ayo and Feliz...that's pretty solid. Young...but athletic and solid.
I also think Alan Griffin is going to be an absolute recruiting steal as well. We'll see...
They'll have one of the best back courts in the BIG this year...if not these best. Tevian Jones is the kind of athlete that hasn't been in an Illlini uniform for I don't know how long. He's going to have a huge impact on this team. From my understanding De La Rosa should be cleared by mid to end of November and will be a huge presence in the paint. I know not many are counting on Kane...but if he can keep his fouling under control...having him and De La Rosa clogging the middle and swatting away shots will be something the Illini haven't had in quite a while too. This team is honestly a solid 4 away from being a very good team IMO.
Torkelson was a monster last season for ASU as a freshman. I'd take Vaughn in a heartbeat. Not really concerned about his 5-11 frame. Hell...Steve Garvey was what? 5-10"?
lol...there's no effing way ANYBODY is going to pay him that kind of money. He'd be a complete moron to even consider it. I hear some Cub fans wishfully think that too...but just. not. happening.
the talent level of this team...athletically is night and day what it's been in the past. Tevian Jones...and Ayo...and I think Griffin is a sleeper. This is Underwood's 2nd full season and he's still trying to get his type of players. The culture is changing. I'm willing to give him benefit of the doubt. Need a few more horses tho. If they get Shannon and one of the bigs...that's another solid building block.