The Trib is reporting that Illinois Freshman and former NU target Mark Smith will transfer. Interesting.
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The Trib is reporting that Illinois Freshman and former NU target Mark Smith will transfer. Interesting.
The Trib is reporting that Illinois Freshman and former NU target Mark Smith will transfer. Interesting.
They got a commit today from a 2* under the radar Shooting Guard. Weird times at Shampoo-Banana.That is potentially big news when combined with other facts. U of I withdrawing scholly offer to THT. Few '18 schollys filled. Rumors that more will transfer on the Illinois board.
feel bad for the kid. NU would have been a perfect opportunity for him and a better style of play. Hope he finds a good school to land at.
I think that ship has sailed.....Could we still get him now? There was at least one Wisconsin player who transferred to Iowa ...
One question would be whether Collins could take him in without annoying Lathon.
Highly unlikely he'd be released to play for a conference rival even assuming he was interested in NU.Could we still get him now? There was at least one Wisconsin player who transferred to Iowa ...
One question would be whether Collins could take him in without annoying Lathon.
Black would be a big loss for next season. He is a player.I have been texting my Illini fan brother, he says the Black and Finke are eligible to grad transfer and may leave and that as many as 2 more bench players may transfer.
They really screwed up with THT. He was sign sealed and delivered for the Fighting Undies but they caved to an AAU coach. Kid is going to be very good at ISU.That is potentially big news when combined with other facts. U of I withdrawing scholly offer to THT. Few '18 schollys filled. Rumors that more will transfer on the Illinois board.
Wouldn't he have to sit out a year like Turner? He would have helped us a lot this year and might going forward but it would seem that ship has sailedCould we still get him now? There was at least one Wisconsin player who transferred to Iowa ...
One question would be whether Collins could take him in without annoying Lathon.
Wouldn't he have to sit out a year like Turner? He would have helped us a lot this year and might going forward but it would seem that ship has sailed
It would make Willy's head explode if NU had another 12 scholarship player roster next season though.......Yeah, my post there was sort of clickbaity. He would have to sit out a year, and then he and Lathon would both be sophomores. If Young doesn't redshirt, that sets up a five-man class that graduates at the same time. He also struggled big time after Underwood benched him.
The main reason to recruit him is we need more play making ability at guard. I think Gaines will be a great player, but not necessarily one who beats defenders one-on-one or initiates offense for others. We'll see what AJ Turner or Kopp can do. So if we feel like Smith can initiate offense and play next to/with another lead guard, it would be good to explore the option.
That would be funIt would make Willy's head explode if NU had another 12 scholarship player roster next season though.......
I think Gaines will be a great player, but not necessarily one who beats defenders one-on-one or initiates offense for others.
Could we still get him now? There was at least one Wisconsin player who transferred to Iowa ...
One question would be whether Collins could take him in without annoying Lathon.
I think it is allowed, but requires both sitting out a year and losing a year of eligibility.i believe the big ten doesn't allow undergrad transfers - only 5th years.
The Uthoff kid who left Wisconsin for Iowa? He left after his redshirt Freshman year.....i believe the big ten doesn't allow undergrad transfers - only 5th years.
Illinois has imploded
Kruger, Self and Weber all had great success at Illinois and have gone on to greener Big XII pastures. Strange that Illinois isn't a destination job, given the proximity to Chicago and St. Louis for recruiting and the great fan support. Weber's success in Manhattan, KS really has to grate on Illinois fans......They continue to be one of the most underachieving state university basketball programs located in a major basketball state. They've really never recovered from the loss of Bill Self, and that's been quite a while ago.
Kruger, Self and Weber all had great success at Illinois and have gone on to greener Big XII pastures. Strange that Illinois isn't a destination job, given the proximity to Chicago and St. Louis for recruiting and the great fan support. Weber's success in Manhattan, KS really has to grate on Illinois fans......
The rumor mill seems to think that one if not two of last seasons players might not be coming back. Thought NU was in the top two for Smith last year. Having him as a back-up LG and a #2 could look pretty good down the line. If anyone thinks it's ok to carry 12 rather then the allowable 13. please tell us why.We already have 13 scholarship players for next year. Unless someone is forced to retire by injuries (RI?), or someone leaves the program, Smith to NU is not an option.
The Cats were in the "others receiving votes" for Smith last year, behind Illinois, Michigan State, Kentucky and Ohio State. Interestingly, I'm not sure any of them would offer him a scholarship these days. If the Cats were still interested and willing to jump through the Big-Ten-to-Big-Ten transfer hoops, I'd have no problem with them extending Smith a scholarship. Of course, that's assuming somebody on the roster transfers to open a spot, and knowing he'd have to sit out a season and lose a year of eligibility. But my guess is not all of those stars are going to align.The rumor mill seems to think that one if not two of last seasons players might not be coming back. Thought NU was in the top two for Smith last year. Having him as a back-up LG and a #2 could look pretty good down the line. If anyone thinks it's ok to carry 12 rather then the allowable 13. please tell us why.
It would make Willy's head explode if NU had another 12 scholarship player roster next season though.......
That would be fun
It's being reported that Illinois will not restrict his transfer to any school or conference. Also, does that rule still exist in the Big Ten regarding losing a year of eligibility?The Cats were in the "others receiving votes" for Smith last year, behind Illinois, Michigan State, Kentucky and Ohio State. Interestingly, I'm not sure any of them would offer him a scholarship these days. If the Cats were still interested and willing to jump through the Big-Ten-to-Big-Ten transfer hoops, I'd have no problem with them extending Smith a scholarship. Of course, that's assuming somebody on the roster transfers to open a spot, and knowing he'd have to sit out a season and lose a year of eligibility. But my guess is not all of those stars are going to align.
http://www.bnd.com/sports/college/article203546009.html
And a loser like you.
The rumor mill seems to think that one if not two of last seasons players might not be coming back. Thought NU was in the top two for Smith last year. Having him as a back-up LG and a #2 could look pretty good down the line. If anyone thinks it's ok to carry 12 rather then the allowable 13. please tell us why.
Behind Lathon and Ash.....Even if we did have a scholarship to offer Smith, what makes you think he would want to come to NU to be the backup lead guard behind Lathon?
... They've really never recovered from the loss of Bill Self, and that's been quite a while ago.
Kruger, Self and Weber all had great success at Illinois and have gone on to greener Big XII pastures. Strange that Illinois isn't a destination job, given the proximity to Chicago and St. Louis for recruiting and the great fan support. Weber's success in Manhattan, KS really has to grate on Illinois fans......
Well maybe he thinks that he can also play at the 2. Can He? Although I'd still prefer that they bring in a 5th year transfer as a 1 or 2.Even if we did have a scholarship to offer Smith, what makes you think he would want to come to NU to be the backup lead guard behind Lathon? He'll likely look for a place where he has a chance to be the starting guard right away.
I think it is allowed, but requires both sitting out a year and losing a year of eligibility.
"Our state, our team".......Proximity? It’s at least two hours to Champaign from either Chicago or StL.