Brad Sturdy & Kedric Prince Talk Illini Basketball Roster, Recruiting & Expectations

[@jasonlong9120]

I love the way Illini has been the last 5 years plus. Underwood deserves all the credit of putting Illini back on the map

[@illiniguys4844]

He has done a Herculean job. And he seems determined to do even more!

[@mbroughts2330]

I hope coach is saying he needs most of what is on that team to keep this thing going and become better picks which all of them now could do. We will see but I can hope

[@stilleto1]

They improved the 3 pt shooting a shitload

[@JoshWeger]

I went and found the video of Brad Underwood teaching zone defense. I didn’t believe it. Had to see it for myself. Lol.

[@illiniguys4844]

You can trust Mike. He used that video to add the 3-2 to his AAU teams options for defense. The key is to always make sure the ball is pressured hard. If you take the skip pass away, this is a really good defense. And we can always tease Brad Underwood for creating the 3-2 movement!

[@JoshWeger]

@@illiniguys4844 Definitely. You gotta have a man, a zone, and a press. Gotta be sneaky, unpredictable.

[@claytonhall989]

Versatility is the calling for this team. I just want to see what the offense looks like with the combo of booty ball, pick and roll, and improved shooting. I do think Morez, DGL, Ty, and Tre White carve out roles as defenders. I think Booth can be that, too, but his time seems to tied to how quickly he can make gains with Fletch before the season starts. Ultimately, I think Ben H is the X factor on offense being able to shoot and being able to be the pick and roll handler or roller. Morez and DGL are probably the X factors on D.

[@illiniguys4844]

They have the ability to dictate lineups with their position size and shooting ability. Now its time to jell as a team and get in great shape.

[@ChadEAult]

I think what they are doing is ahead of the curve. I believe the future will be two super conferences: the Big Ten and the SEC, which could end up leaving the NCAA. Illinois is positioning themselves in the top 15 Nationally in a stepping stone to the NBA. Currently there are less than five players on NBA rosters from Illinois. In two years that will double. Getting players to the next level is the key to recruiting. Illinois is looking good.

[@illiniguys4844]

Even better with some luck and great play on the court, the Illini could go from 0 1&Dones to 2. Maybe. We can dream?

[@timcordier9748]

Jake Davis shooting will probably get him some minutes as well

[@illiniguys4844]

That is a nice problem to have - how to get a good player on the floor!

[@timcordier9748]

Anyone who has watched practice is saying Himrichous is comparable to domask

[@timcordier9748]

No wonder Luke Goode transferred this team may go 11-12 deep!

[@illiniguys4844]

We will miss Luke. Great kid. Wish him luck - except when playing against the Illini!