That could be the case. I thought, I read somewhere Painter encouraged him to look. If so, that doesn't sound like bad blood, but look and see what best fits you.
2023 Recruiting - New
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Must have been a heck of a visit or over-signed and told that all rooms are occupied.
Yeah, he sort of struggled this summer. Wouldn’t be surprised if OSU gave him his walking papers.
Holtman is going to play with fire if he goes after Bronny. Sort of like picking your pallbearers before your funeral - just waiting for death.
Pretty odd him dropping pretty significant after his decommit. I feel with this as the new norm that teams will still recruit that decommit.
I am not sure if there is a big rush to fill the last 2023 spot yet. We don’t have any seniors and we have Myles coming in. The focus seems to be 2024. Maybe see what happens with the transfer market.
We better get some additional backcourt help in 2023. Or it's gonna be a long few years.
From outside the program, that would seem to be the need. But if painter doesn’t go after a guard, that would be showing what he thinks of loyer/smith
In the pay-for-view group, there is a LOT of love for Smith. I think Painter has a recent quote out there somewhere too.
Kids about to drop out of the top 100 come next rankings - we can’t waste our time on a loser like that.
I wish DGL well; but I do not want Painter to pursue him. Obviously, commitment means nothing to him and the lure of a NIL deal if he were to surprise and play well as a freshman or sophomore could easily lead him elsewhere. Purdue would invest in developing him to little/no gain. He made his choice; lets both respect that choice.
Not sure how big his NIL will be. He will come in behind Skyy Clark, Jayden Epps, Ty Rodgers and Sencire Harris in the guard rotation.
Underwood likes his game, though.
I would agree, yet, he didn't see a need last year, and, now both guys that started have left...with the staff feeling like at least in Hunter's case that they did not want him back apparently.
Smith had plenty to overcome already...never mind trying to lead a team as a freshman on top of it...if he does, genuine props to him...and Painter.
I don't think the problem with him is "his game"...and, if you are right about coming in behind all of those guys, then, it makes zero sense for DGL...that said, I don't get the sense that common sense much matters.
Given the guys you referenced, short of just having another really talented guy for the sake of doing so, I am not sure why Underwood would be involved...especially with how things played out with a couple of other guys...namely Curbelo, but, Miller as well.
Far easier not to just erase recruiting mistakes or misses, but, do so immediately for that matter.
Stack talent. If someone leaves, there’s the portal.
As I said, Underwood is not desperate for players. If mom is a problem, he will handle it or the kid is gone. DGL is obviously very talented.
Curbelo was never the same after the major concussion in the exhibition game. Missed a ton of the season. Not the player he was the year before when he returned. He needed to go home near family for his mental health.
Miller’s mom was the issue and he is gone. Did not hurt the program at all. Recruiting is really good right now. By the way, Miller wanted to return this year. He loved Illinois and finally has grown up enough to tell his mom not to embarrass him any more. Underwood said no and he stayed at LSU.
DGL will either be good or he won’t. He is not viewed as a savior so it’s up to him how it turns out.
Get it, but, way harder to stack talent these days as kids (or their handlers) want them on the floor...immediately, and, all of the time.
I never suggested that he was desperate at all...I just don't see how this addition makes sense on either end, and, more so with the known issues (and, having gone through that with a couple of guys).
Agree that recruiting is not an issue there...but, a couple of awful tournament endings the past two years with the collection of talent on hand is a concern I would think.
Miller never should have left, but, it may have been a blessing ultimately for Illinois that he did...and, it could even turn out now to be one for him given what you shared about him wanting to come back but not being able to apparently.
DGL is talented...nobody disputes that...that is not the issue, or, issues. I am interested in seeing how it all plays out for/with him regardless.
Wow, big pickup for the Gophers next year. 7 footer from Riverside, California who flew under the radar and soared to a top 30 ranking. He picked Minny over TCU. He looks skinny but should be a rim protector. I am surprised it was down to those 2 schools.
And he has been released from his commitment at ND now that Brey announced his retirement.
Think one of their other commits opted out as well. Assuming not having the next coach ready will hurt them
Joey Hart backed out of his commitment from UCF.
Curious on where is heading
Curious on where is heading
Might have watched him but don’t think it was anything serious.
Watch, he will end up like Jake LaRavia.
or Desmond Bane.... "Hey, I told y'all...." haha.
