SLUbball Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Tilmon would never come here. He's too big of a prospect to come to SLU. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastBilliken Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, TheChosenOne said: Looks like it is starting to become a reality for the Illini folks, no longer arguing that the rumors can't be true. Is anyone else reporting that Goodwin is likely to come to SLU besides Frank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, Franchise_08 said: Illini board does point out once Ford gets a few good recruiting classes here, he will bolt...maybe. Would be nice to steal Tillman from them as well. Ford will have to produce big time results in the tournament to move on anytime soon. It will take a a top 20 job for him to leave on his own and it will take results on the court for those schools to overlook his so so record at Oklahoma St.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, WestCoastBilliken said: Is anyone else reporting that Goodwin is likely to come to SLU besides Frank? I think both the Illini Rivals and Scout guys are saying this now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Illinois has a longer tournament drought than SLU. Deron Williams ain't walking through that door. They really need to be careful playing the "success" card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMM28 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I always love reading other boards quoting this board. They never pick up on the subtlety. Anyways, think we can get a group rate on some hotels for 2018 final four? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, SLUbball said: Tilmon would never come here. He's too big of a prospect to come to SLU. I tend to agree, but if SLU ends up landing Goodwin (Top 40-60 recruit), is it that crazy to think they could land his Top 25 teammate, who lives probably lives within 10 miles of campus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, JMM28 said: I always love reading other boards quoting this board. They never pick up on the subtlety. Anyways, think we can get a group rate on some hotels for 2018 final four? We have a pretty strong Billiken foothold in Texas. They'll hook us up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUbball Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I mean let's be real guys.. Illinois beat out Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, and Michigan State for Tilmon.. I don't think he would've even had a second thought of going to SLU. Goodwin isn't a mcDonalds all-American caliber player so I don't think he's enough to swing a guy like Tilmon honestly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 14 minutes ago, SLUbball said: Tilmon would never come here. He's too big of a prospect to come to SLU. Why would a big time prospect like Tilmon want to play for a coach like Groce who has never produced a NBA player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastBilliken Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 7 minutes ago, SLUbball said: I mean let's be real guys.. Illinois beat out Kansas, North Carolina, Texas, and Michigan State for Tilmon.. I don't think he would've even had a second thought of going to SLU. Goodwin isn't a mcDonalds all-American caliber player so I don't think he's enough to swing a guy like Tilmon honestly okaaaaaaaaaaaaay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUbball Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, brianstl said: Why would a big time prospect like Tilmon want to play for a coach like Groce who has never produced a NBA player? He's gonna be an NBA player regardless, Ben Simmons didn't exactly play for the best coach either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Just now, SLUbball said: He's gonna be an NBA player regardless, Ben Simmons didn't exactly play for the best coach either Just now, SLUbball said: He's gonna be an NBA player regardless, Ben Simmons didn't exactly play for the best coach either With that logic why does it matter wether he goes to SLU or Illinois? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_davola Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, brianstl said: With that logic why does it matter wether he goes to SLU or Illinois? Brianstl > SLUbball Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUbball Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 2 minutes ago, brianstl said: With that logic why does it matter wether he goes to SLU or Illinois? I love SLU with a passion don't get me wrong, but big time prospects usually want to play on a bigger stage like the Big Ten. He will play against the best players in the country and improve is draft stock by doing so. Also lets not forget that we have been horrible the last 2 seasons.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 1 minute ago, SLUbball said: I love SLU with a passion don't get me wrong, but big time prospects usually want to play on a bigger stage like the Big Ten. He will play against the best players in the country and improve is draft stock by doing so. Also lets not forget that we have been horrible the last 2 seasons.. We have been to the NCAA more recently than Illinois. No doubt the last 2 seasons have been awful, but part of the reason for that was fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiseAndGrind Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 3 minutes ago, SLUbball said: I love SLU with a passion don't get me wrong, but big time prospects usually want to play on a bigger stage like the Big Ten. He will play against the best players in the country and improve is draft stock by doing so. Also lets not forget that we have been horrible the last 2 seasons.. your passion is contagious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 It's pretty awesome to have hope again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 6 minutes ago, SLUbball said: I love SLU with a passion don't get me wrong, but big time prospects usually want to play on a bigger stage like the Big Ten. He will play against the best players in the country and improve is draft stock by doing so. Also lets not forget that we have been horrible the last 2 seasons.. Somebody better tell Thon Maker this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUbball Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm not meaning to be so negative around here but it's hard for me to think all of a sudden we have became a powerhouse because we might get a top 50 recruit. I hope I get proved wrong! I want to see this program take off and be very successful for years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUbball Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 I'm not meaning to be so negative around here but it's hard for me to think all of a sudden we have became a powerhouse because we might get a top 50 recruit. I hope I get proved wrong! I want to see this program take off and be very successful for years to come! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billikenfan05 Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 This is my favorite bull**** argument. This is assuming that it's still 19 F*CKING 85 and there are like 10 channels on tv and ESPN is the only National Sports game in town. TV exposure is an antiquated reason to go to a school. 11 minutes ago, SLUbball said: I love SLU with a passion don't get me wrong, but big time prospects usually want to play on a bigger stage like the Big Ten. He will play against the best players in the country and improve is draft stock by doing so. Also lets not forget that we have been horrible the last 2 seasons.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCoastBilliken Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 11 minutes ago, billikenfan05 said: This is my favorite bull**** argument. This is assuming that it's still 19 F*CKING 85 and there are like 10 channels on tv and ESPN is the only National Sports game in town. TV exposure is an antiquated reason to go to a school. Well... There is a huge difference between CBS and A10 Network / Fox Sports Whateverweareon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSmetBilliken Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 4 minutes ago, SLUbball said: I'm not meaning to be so negative around here but it's hard for me to think all of a sudden we have became a powerhouse because we might get a top 50 recruit. I hope I get proved wrong! I want to see this program take off and be very successful for years to come! I get where you're coming from, and honestly I think that if The Pelican's suggestion that we'd have another commit along with Goodwin is true, the other recruit is someone other than Tilmon. With that said, do you consider Western Kentucky to be a program capable of landing a Tilmon-level recruit? If your answer is no, I'll tell you that at this moment, the #10 recruit in the country is committed there. Tilmon is in the 20-25 range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Box and Won Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 37 minutes ago, JMM28 said: I always love reading other boards quoting this board. They never pick up on the subtlety. Anyways, think we can get a group rate on some hotels for 2018 final four? They'll never understand the unique brand of sarcastic smart-azzery that comes from a Jesuit education. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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