cheeseman Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Heard this guy on Wheeler's show today. He was from ESPN and was asked about which of the 3 local teams would make the dance first - Wheeler already told him that SLU has a big recruiting class even better than what you would think of in the A10 and others coming. The guy says IL - they have the most going for them is basically what he said. My guess is this guy knows nothing about college BB unless it is about a Power 5 school. Looking at Big Bill's post with the rankings made be think how could anybody who calls themselves a college BB expert not know what is going on in recruiting. Wheeler actually said that about a third of his poll responses was for Missouri, IL, and SLU each for this question. Now I expect listeners to be bias and uninformed but this guy should do his homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slufanskip Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 32 minutes ago, cheeseman said: Heard this guy on Wheeler's show today. He was from ESPN and was asked about which of the 3 local teams would make the dance first - Wheeler already told him that SLU has a big recruiting class even better than what you would think of in the A10 and others coming. The guy says IL - they have the most going for them is basically what he said. My guess is this guy knows nothing about college BB unless it is about a Power 5 school. Looking at Big Bill's post with the rankings made be think how could anybody who calls themselves a college BB expert not know what is going on in recruiting. Wheeler actually said that about a third of his poll responses was for Missouri, IL, and SLU each for this question. Now I expect listeners to be bias and uninformed but this guy should do his homework. Maybe he feels the Illini have the talent in place to make the tourney, they just need a coach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 24 minutes ago, cheeseman said: Heard this guy on Wheeler's show today. He was from ESPN and was asked about which of the 3 local teams would make the dance first - Wheeler already told him that SLU has a big recruiting class even better than what you would think of in the A10 and others coming. The guy says IL - they have the most going for them is basically what he said. My guess is this guy knows nothing about college BB unless it is about a Power 5 school. Looking at Big Bill's post with the rankings made be think how could anybody who calls themselves a college BB expert not know what is going on in recruiting. Wheeler actually said that about a third of his poll responses was for Missouri, IL, and SLU each for this question. Now I expect listeners to be bias and uninformed but this guy should do his homework. I don't have a problem with that statement. Illinois has a competitive team currently and an equally impressive, if not better, incoming recruiting class than us. Groce's status creates a bit of a wild card situation, but assuming he's back, they should be in contention for a bid next season. I'm hopeful we will be in that position next year, but that's a big leap and we have a lot of unknowns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlebill Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 This is all you need to know about 101 ESPN. The "Home of the Billikens" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 -that's a great partner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 23 minutes ago, Littlebill said: This is all you need to know about 101 ESPN. The "Home of the Billikens" Heard this guy on Wheeler's show today. He was from ESPN and was asked about which of the 3 local teams would make the dance first - Wheeler already told him that SLU has a big recruiting class even better than what you would think of in the A10 and others coming. The guy says IL - they have the most going for them is basically what he said. My guess is this guy knows nothing about college BB unless it is about a Power 5 school. Looking at Big Bill's post with the rankings made be think how could anybody who calls themselves a college BB expert not know what is going on in recruiting. Wheeler actually said that about a third of his poll responses was for Missouri, IL, and SLU each for this question. Now I expect listeners to be bias and uninformed but this guy should do his homework. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 This has been a problem with 101.1 since they picked us up. When they do score reports they always mention us after the others. Apparently this is something that the station simply does not care to rectify. The guy did say that he was assuming that IL would be able to hold on to their in coming class but that can be a big if especially since Tilmon specifically said his relationship was with Walker and he would probably be gone if Groce goes. I am not so sure that IL has such a great team - the last 2 coaches there were unable to coach the players successfully that they each had - Weber is doing fine at Kst and who knows where Groce may land and perform. I just think that a coach who has the players he wants and will play the style that he recruited them for will be more successful then a new coach and players who may or may not want to be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 1 hour ago, SShoe said: I don't have a problem with that statement. Illinois has a competitive team currently and an equally impressive, if not better, incoming recruiting class than us. Groce's status creates a bit of a wild card situation, but assuming he's back, they should be in contention for a bid next season. I'm hopeful we will be in that position next year, but that's a big leap and we have a lot of unknowns. Except there's no factor given to the conference situation. The A10 is wide open again next year. Even if Groce stays and maintains the same incoming class and returners, they've gotta climb up a much tougher ladder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SShoe Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 5 minutes ago, Pistol said: Except there's no factor given to the conference situation. The A10 is wide open again next year. Even if Groce stays and maintains the same incoming class and returners, they've gotta climb up a much tougher ladder. I'd argue they'd have an easier time getting a tourney bid because of their conference affiliation. Go .500 in the Big 10 and you're potentially dancing. There's a smaller margin of error for A-10 teams. As someone close to our program, I think we have a chance to be good next season, but we're talking about jumping up 200+ spots in the computer rankings. If I'm any sort of pundit, I'd probably be picking ILL too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 OK guys this in a nutshell is the problem with "experts" in the news. Perhaps they know something in depth about some of the top conferences, but many just go by their general feeling when they pronounce stuff like this. A lot of the "experts" are just not experts or not experts with enough expertise to say much about next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheeseman Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 8 hours ago, Old guy said: OK guys this in a nutshell is the problem with "experts" in the news. Perhaps they know something in depth about some of the top conferences, but many just go by their general feeling when they pronounce stuff like this. A lot of the "experts" are just not experts or not experts with enough expertise to say much about next year. Thank you - that was the point I was trying to make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACE Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 It's hard to see how the Illini will be good enough to make the leap to being a NCAA Tourney team next year. They graduate Hill who is clearly their best player, plus their 2nd best player. They have a nice recruiting class, but they're not exactly the Fab 5. And to make that jump from a team not even close to making the Tourney to getting there the next year in the Big 10 is no easy task. Obviously SLU making the leap to being a NCAA tourney team next year would be a BIG improvement, but it is much easier to make that leap in the A10. Dayton, VCU and URI figure to be down a little. A lot of unknowns until we see how all the newcomers mesh, but it seems more likely we would make the Tourney next year than Illinois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowboy Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 -i found this a great read....http://usatodayhss.com/2017/all-access-all-usa-trae-young-basketball-recruiting-roundtable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almaman Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 hello Lawrence sounds like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Impressive game by French last night... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobillsgo Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 40 minutes ago, SLURadioBoy said: Impressive game by French last night... This kid is going to dominate the A10 within probably two years. Maybe next year. He's that strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted February 16, 2017 Share Posted February 16, 2017 Both Goodwin and French were mentioned in this article about college basketball recruits who could also play college football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 On February 14, 2017 at 1:23 PM, SShoe said: I'd argue they'd have an easier time getting a tourney bid because of their conference affiliation. Go .500 in the Big 10 and you're potentially dancing. There's a smaller margin of error for A-10 teams. As someone close to our program, I think we have a chance to be good next season, but we're talking about jumping up 200+ spots in the computer rankings. If I'm any sort of pundit, I'd probably be picking ILL too. Jumping 200 might be easier than you think. we will have not only a completely different team, but all 6 players we are getting are probably all better than the group we are seeing have a chance at 6-7 A10 wins this year. Don't lose to bad teams and get around 14 A10 wins and we are most likely dancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majerus mojo Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLURadioBoy Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Another good night for French... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 1 hour ago, SLURadioBoy said: Another good night for French... Cannot wait for him to destroy in the A10!!! Maybe we can be like the Florida Gulf Coast Dunk City team Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 According to 247sports, we are the 50th ranked team for 2017 recruiting. Only A10 team above us is VCU (32) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorydays2013 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 13 hours ago, BillsBeliever!!! said: According to 247sports, we are the 50th ranked team for 2017 recruiting. Only A10 team above us is VCU (32) Remember that doesn't include our two 4* transfers and two 3* transfers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsBeliever!!! Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 54 minutes ago, Glorydays2013 said: Remember that doesn't include our two 4* transfers and two 3* transfers Yeah it's exciting huh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshoe Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Question for those that GOSEETHEKIDSPLAY. Hypothetically speaking if Bruce Weber were to get canned at Kansas St. and Levi Stockard no longer wanted to go to K-State, would/should SLU be interested? Has his senior year lived up to a Big 12 scholarship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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