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Originally posted by MacabreMob
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Once again, Wilkins is not a 5 -
Being as DC isn't legitimate, doesn't that kind of defeat the purpose there?Originally posted by CABUFan View PostComment
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How do you know? Just curious.Originally posted by SaintLouBrave22 View PostBradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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I know this will be unpopular, but they have to go with DC - he has the most experience at that position. I believe he is going to be your starter. Would be surprised if it were anyone else.Comment
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Seen him play and seen multiple scouting reports as well...he's a face-up shooter....think more Dirk Nowitski or Kyle Wilson type...granted he could post up, but he'd rather be out at least 12-15 feetOriginally posted by Beninator View PostComment
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Discussing Wilkins is moot at this point. He's not on the team, and may never be. That being said, I don't care if he's a natural '5' or not. Sometimes guys have to play out of position for the sake of the team. If Wilkins is our most talented big guy, and the most game-ready, then he may have suck it up and play the 5 spot for the rest of this season. We barely play a true '5' anyways, so I don't think it would be as big of a transition as everyone thinks it would be.Onward and Upward!
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I do agree w/ your statement here...Originally posted by BradleyBrave View Post
He's not here so why worry about it now...
Unfortunately as they say, we have to play w/ the hand we've been dealt.Comment
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JW's father said is is more suited for guard for one, with the european finesse play....plus he only is 205 lbs....AT is heavier!
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fair enough... I havent seen him play so I am going by perceptions which is dangerous..... where I am coming from is that some people on this board want TB in the 5 rotation. I was thinking that we would be better off with an out of position Wilkens than playing TB at the 5.Originally posted by SaintLouBrave22 View Post
--also thinking postive thoughts that Wilkens can qualify--
Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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AT doesnt look heavier....Originally posted by Big Mike View PostJW's father said is is more suited for guard for one, with the european finesse play....plus he only is 205 lbs....AT is heavier!
Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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Even the staff has to know AT must play @ the 5 now...lets just do it...who knows..he may flourish like WE did!
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He may start against MSU (out of necessity as size is needed). If he does I predict he will foul out rather quickly, and this will be the last game that he starts. JL will have no choice but to play small ball the rest of the way and hope his team is more athletic than anyone in the MVC..... And I think we areOriginally posted by romar View Post
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I agree. If he's gained 40 lbs or whatever, I sure can't see it.Originally posted by Beninator View PostAT doesnt look heavier....Onward and Upward!
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Great minds think alike...Originally posted by BradleyBrave View Post
just hoping for the wildcard to come through BB.
Bradley 72 - Illini 68 Final
???It??™s awful hard,??™??™ said Illini freshman guard D.J. Richardson, the former Central High School guard who played prep school ball a few miles from here and fought back tears outside the locker room. ???It??™s a hometown thing. It??™s bragging rights.??™Comment
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Ok, I was "playing" along when I said Wilkens. And I agree with BB - not fair to mention someone not even cleared to play NCAA D1 ball.
But in my defense, I said a player to replace WE. I didn't say a player to the #5 spot. I kinda took the discussion as who could replace the 5th spot on the floor with 4 other players. Since when do we think Coach Les has a #5 in his offensive system? I thought all the cry-babies out there said Coach ran a 4 guard and 1 forward lineup.
But in total "play-along" mode here, how do we replace the 5th player in our lineup?
ANDREW WARREN!!!Comment
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