I just read a story about how a bunch of players with no eligibility have entered the portal because of a looming ruling that may or may not give all players an extra year. Entering the portal gives them flexibility to find a new team on the off chance that they can play again. So they aren’t applying for a waiver, they’re just waiting to see if the rules change. Garcia seems to be in this group.
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2499 now. Though there's a lot of noise with all these players joining despite having no elegibility. Julian Reese is now in the portal.
Makes sense Keenan would join that group. We could definitely use him, but he knows most likely, if he became eligible, we would have no scholarship available.
One thing working in Collins' favor when it comes to the transfer portal big guys, many of the aggressive programs have already locked in their guy - and NU becomes more appealing to the players who are still looking for a deal.
When I looked at Rivals' transfer portal player ratings, the top 23 centers had already committed somewhere... but I'm not sure how great their ratings are - and it seemed like a bunch of players were unrated. When there are 2500 players to rate, the job is rather difficult.
When I looked at Rivals' transfer portal player ratings, the top 23 centers had already committed somewhere... but I'm not sure how great their ratings are - and it seemed like a bunch of players were unrated. When there are 2500 players to rate, the job is rather difficult.
Illinois only has 1 portal commit. You'd think they are behind, but it appears they have a different strategy.
I have no idea how this dude is eligible. But it's wild that, if grown men like these are eligible, NIL money will now allow to pluck seasoned players from European leagues.
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I have no idea how this dude is eligible. But it's wild that, if grown men like these are eligible, NIL money will now allow to pluck seasoned players from European leagues.
WILD
22 Year Old Serbian, MVP Candidate Mega Superbet PG Mihailo Petrovic Commits to Illinois | College Sports Network
Serbian star Mihailo Petrovic commits to Illinois, bringing elite playmaking and international experience to the Illini's backcourt for the 2025 season.
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Ok, now this is indeed wild and is a strategy I hadn't considered or even realized was allowed.Illinois only has 1 portal commit. You'd think they are behind, but it appears they have a different strategy.
I have no idea how this dude is eligible. But it's wild that, if grown men like these are eligible, NIL money will now allow to pluck seasoned players from European leagues.
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22 Year Old Serbian, MVP Candidate Mega Superbet PG Mihailo Petrovic Commits to Illinois | College Sports Network
Serbian star Mihailo Petrovic commits to Illinois, bringing elite playmaking and international experience to the Illini's backcourt for the 2025 season.
I bet there are already dudes "redshirting" in european leagues right now. With agreements with programs that they will come in a year or two. For now, just gaining experience before they land as a more usable product.
F'ing WILD.
F'ing WILD.
Illinois only has 1 portal commit. You'd think they are behind, but it appears they have a different strategy.
I have no idea how this dude is eligible. But it's wild that, if grown men like these are eligible, NIL money will now allow to pluck seasoned players from European leagues.
WILD
22 Year Old Serbian, MVP Candidate Mega Superbet PG Mihailo Petrovic Commits to Illinois | College Sports Network
Serbian star Mihailo Petrovic commits to Illinois, bringing elite playmaking and international experience to the Illini's backcourt for the 2025 season.
So Illinois is recruiting a Petrovic and a Mirkovic.
Sounds like Bill Carmody was way ahead of his time.
Personally I think college basketball is on the precipice of being "over."
It is supposed to be college students playing for their university.
Play for up to 4 years, enjoy the experience, get on with your life.
NU and Collins might be able to do it the right way, but when nobody else is - lets just say that there are reasons why people don't flock to G-League games.
I guess I'm getting old. Damn it.
I often wonder if it's just an old man thing or at what point am I going to just see it all as a second professional league.
And how much interest can I have in a second professional league? Probably zero.
I think if your team is really good, folks will still follow closely. If they are not good, no reason to be invested in players that may all be gone the following year.
I don't dispute that. Sport might be more popular and profitable than ever. Just wonder if I will tune out.
SO this has been happening for a couple years and I wasn't aware. I'm currently not aware if 22 years old is a notable example for a guy starting older than most.
An age cap is the easy way to handle this if you want to get rid of it, but this would make college basketball more like college hockey, with lots of guys playing for years on semipro circuits before making their way into college in their early 20s and lots of top teams having rosters of 25 year old guys.
An age cap is the easy way to handle this if you want to get rid of it, but this would make college basketball more like college hockey, with lots of guys playing for years on semipro circuits before making their way into college in their early 20s and lots of top teams having rosters of 25 year old guys.
This is why I post things like "The Big Ten men's basketball team sponsored by Northwestern University" because I think it could go several directions.
Students are not automatically going to feel a connection - if it is obvious that the university is operating two businesses for profit, one of which is a minor league sports franchise, the other "higher education."
Illinois only has 1 portal commit. You'd think they are behind, but it appears they have a different strategy.
I have no idea how this dude is eligible. But it's wild that, if grown men like these are eligible, NIL money will now allow to pluck seasoned players from European leagues.
WILD
22 Year Old Serbian, MVP Candidate Mega Superbet PG Mihailo Petrovic Commits to Illinois | College Sports Network
Serbian star Mihailo Petrovic commits to Illinois, bringing elite playmaking and international experience to the Illini's backcourt for the 2025 season.
We have the Ivisic twins (Tomi’s brother joined him), a Mercovic, a Petrovic. We are recruiting a Stojokavic (Peja’s kid, for 90s NBA fans). It will be whiter than Purdue out there.
Edit: as long as Trump doesn’t try to deport them all
