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If I was pressed to pick the best active coach it would be Pitino w/o a doubt.
He has had far fewer top recruits than either K or someone like Roy(who should never be mentioned as a top coach). Pitino seems to get more out of less talent.
I did some research a while back on a few coaches to determine who was most effective. The factor taken into consideration were wins, championships, McD's AA and years at a BCS school. Just considering those factors K had a low efficiency rating.
I'd be happy to have either of them coaching a team I rooted for though.
With that being said I'm thrilled to have Cal.
Edit: Don't forget to add Ricky Jr to that coaching tree...lol.
He has had far fewer top recruits than either K or someone like Roy(who should never be mentioned as a top coach). Pitino seems to get more out of less talent.
I did some research a while back on a few coaches to determine who was most effective. The factor taken into consideration were wins, championships, McD's AA and years at a BCS school. Just considering those factors K had a low efficiency rating.
I'd be happy to have either of them coaching a team I rooted for though.
With that being said I'm thrilled to have Cal.
Edit: Don't forget to add Ricky Jr to that coaching tree...lol.
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POY: Doug McDermott
FOY: Jabari Parker
Final Four: Kansas, Duke, Michigan State, VCU
AAC: Louisville
ACC: Duke
Big East: Marquette
Big Ten: Michigan State
Big 12: Kansas
Pac 12: Oregon
SEC: Florida
FOY: Jabari Parker
Final Four: Kansas, Duke, Michigan State, VCU
AAC: Louisville
ACC: Duke
Big East: Marquette
Big Ten: Michigan State
Big 12: Kansas
Pac 12: Oregon
SEC: Florida
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FlaHustler1024 : You going to any games this season ?
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Mitch McGrary is a 1st Team Preseason All-American.....what in the hell....
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Coach K no doubt is best active coach.
Thought that was common knowledge.
Thought that was common knowledge.
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who cares about preseason accolades
**** will be forgotten by december
**** will be forgotten by december
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Nah...I'll keep that one in memory all season long while McGrary is basically a role player for Michigan.
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That list is garbage honestly. I'd add jahii and randle
In other unrelated news to break amp's heart, Exum says he wants to be a top 10 pick(which he will be. More signs pointing to the nba)
In other unrelated news to break amp's heart, Exum says he wants to be a top 10 pick(which he will be. More signs pointing to the nba)
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Yeah I thought it should have been Smart-Wiggins-Jabari-Randle-McDermott
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Wishful thinking that Drew and Ennis can keep pace with Smart at the PG position in their debut campaigns.
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Wow, how about we wait to see if he can do anything without Trey Burke spoon feeding him on those spread pick and rolls.
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A lot of McGary detractors. Not taking a side on this one.
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He's a really solid role player that had a great run in the NCAA Tournament last year.
Him on any type of 1st Team All American list is ******g laughable though.
Him on any type of 1st Team All American list is ******g laughable though.
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Gary Harris might crack First Team by season's end.
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Still laughing at the fact that someone compared randle's game to KG in a thread awhile back and told me I was an idiot for saying he and Webber had a lot of the same attributes in their games
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I think Webber is a good comparison,Randle might have more range,he drilled a 3 off the dribble tonight I was like
...Granted so far UK has played scrub teams but I really think Randle can score at will he was triple teamed a few times and still got the basket...Stats for UK vs Montevallo...Randle 21 points,11 boards, WCS 12 points,4 boards,6 blocks glad to see him step up the defense.Young 16 points,5 boards. Aaron Harrison 10 points,6 boards,7 assists, and 0 turnovers solid solid game.Poythress showed some aggressiveness tonight, took it inside,took some bumps he finished with 10 but it's what I was most impressed with...The defense looked slightly better still needs work though.On offense,this team shares the ball surprisingly well,but still need to work on execution...Montevallo hung 72 on them but that's a little deceiving considering their leading scorer and second leading scorer both would have fouled out in a regulation game they accounted for 41 of the 72 and I suspect if fouls had of counted they both would have seen significantly less playing time ...
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Do it Mitch..............
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Simeon's Williams commits to Illinois
November, 5, 2013
NOV 5
8:15
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By Scott Powers | ESPNChicago.com
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Chicago Simeon junior forward D.J. Williams committed to Illinois on Tuesday.
Williams, a 6-foot-7, 203-pound small forward, chose the Illini over DePaul, Florida, Georgetown, Providence, Purdue and SMU.
“From my first time on campus, I was just thinking it was the right move,” Williams said by phone on Tuesday morning. “I’ve liked [Illinois] coach [John] Groce on and off the court. It’s also close to my home. My family can watch me play. The Big Ten is also one of the best conferences in the country."
Williams is ranked No. 28 in ESPN’s Class of 2015 and is the highest-ranked recruit Groce has landed since being hired in March of 2012. Illinois has two top-50 recruits committed in the Class of 2014 and signed two top-100 recruits in the Class of 2013.
ESPN RecruitingNation scout/analyst Reggie Rankin thought Williams could be an impact player in the Big Ten and was another significant recruit for the Illini.
“I think he’s a wing player that can score,” Rankin said. “He’s got great length. He’s got a terrific mid-range game. He’s active and he’s got tremendous upside. He’ll be an excellent wing scorer in the Big Ten. That’s a tremendous get for them, especially from another instate, Chicago high school power.
“I think that now Groce has been there a year and he’s more established that these things are going to happen more consistently. It may not be a steady stream, but I think he’ll be able to get high-level underclassmen early because they’re established there as a team and are doing well and are projected to do well. They also have an excellent class in play in 2014. I think it’s part of Groce and his staff being more established and working their home turf, which is a tremendous recruiting ground for them.”
Williams was optimistic he could attract other top players from his class and help build Illinois into a championship contender.
“I can now start recruiting for the other players to kind of join me,” Williams said. “Illinois is rolling really good. With the players they have coming in and more from my year, I think we can make a big run in the NCAA tournament.”
Williams is the third player from Simeon to commit to Groce. He previously signed shooting guard Kendrick Nunn and point guard Jaylon Tate from Simeon. Both are expected to play for the Illini as freshmen this season.
Simeon coach Robert Smith said he was proud to send players to Illinois.
“It’s one thing [former Simeon coach Bob] Hambric talked to me about when I was younger, about keeping guys at home is always big for Simeon, Illinois and the state,” Smith said. “I think it’s a great opportunity. Our basketball is too good in the state to have everyone leave for other schools. That’s my drive to let other people and coaches know to try to keep our guys home. It’s not for everyone. It’s best for some players to go to Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina because it doesn’t fit here, but we should try to make our basketball rich and good in Illinois.”
Williams has made a number of unofficial visits to Illinois during the past few years. His most recent visit came during Illinois’ football homecoming on Oct. 26.
Illinois assistant coach Paris Parham was the lead recruiter on Williams.
Illinois is also among the final four schools for Chicago Curie senior forward Cliff Alexander, who is ranked No. 3 in the Class of 2014 by ESPN. He will announce between DePaul, Illinois, Kansas and Memphis on ESPNU on Nov. 15.
“Williams’ commitment certainly can’t hurt with Alexander,” Rankin said. “It shows another Chicago high-level player has earned their trust to go to Illinois.”
NOV 5
8:15
AM CT
By Scott Powers | ESPNChicago.com
RECOMMEND7TWEET12COMMENTS1EMAILPRINT
Chicago Simeon junior forward D.J. Williams committed to Illinois on Tuesday.
Williams, a 6-foot-7, 203-pound small forward, chose the Illini over DePaul, Florida, Georgetown, Providence, Purdue and SMU.
“From my first time on campus, I was just thinking it was the right move,” Williams said by phone on Tuesday morning. “I’ve liked [Illinois] coach [John] Groce on and off the court. It’s also close to my home. My family can watch me play. The Big Ten is also one of the best conferences in the country."
Williams is ranked No. 28 in ESPN’s Class of 2015 and is the highest-ranked recruit Groce has landed since being hired in March of 2012. Illinois has two top-50 recruits committed in the Class of 2014 and signed two top-100 recruits in the Class of 2013.
ESPN RecruitingNation scout/analyst Reggie Rankin thought Williams could be an impact player in the Big Ten and was another significant recruit for the Illini.
“I think he’s a wing player that can score,” Rankin said. “He’s got great length. He’s got a terrific mid-range game. He’s active and he’s got tremendous upside. He’ll be an excellent wing scorer in the Big Ten. That’s a tremendous get for them, especially from another instate, Chicago high school power.
“I think that now Groce has been there a year and he’s more established that these things are going to happen more consistently. It may not be a steady stream, but I think he’ll be able to get high-level underclassmen early because they’re established there as a team and are doing well and are projected to do well. They also have an excellent class in play in 2014. I think it’s part of Groce and his staff being more established and working their home turf, which is a tremendous recruiting ground for them.”
Williams was optimistic he could attract other top players from his class and help build Illinois into a championship contender.
“I can now start recruiting for the other players to kind of join me,” Williams said. “Illinois is rolling really good. With the players they have coming in and more from my year, I think we can make a big run in the NCAA tournament.”
Williams is the third player from Simeon to commit to Groce. He previously signed shooting guard Kendrick Nunn and point guard Jaylon Tate from Simeon. Both are expected to play for the Illini as freshmen this season.
Simeon coach Robert Smith said he was proud to send players to Illinois.
“It’s one thing [former Simeon coach Bob] Hambric talked to me about when I was younger, about keeping guys at home is always big for Simeon, Illinois and the state,” Smith said. “I think it’s a great opportunity. Our basketball is too good in the state to have everyone leave for other schools. That’s my drive to let other people and coaches know to try to keep our guys home. It’s not for everyone. It’s best for some players to go to Kentucky, Duke and North Carolina because it doesn’t fit here, but we should try to make our basketball rich and good in Illinois.”
Williams has made a number of unofficial visits to Illinois during the past few years. His most recent visit came during Illinois’ football homecoming on Oct. 26.
Illinois assistant coach Paris Parham was the lead recruiter on Williams.
Illinois is also among the final four schools for Chicago Curie senior forward Cliff Alexander, who is ranked No. 3 in the Class of 2014 by ESPN. He will announce between DePaul, Illinois, Kansas and Memphis on ESPNU on Nov. 15.
“Williams’ commitment certainly can’t hurt with Alexander,” Rankin said. “It shows another Chicago high-level player has earned their trust to go to Illinois.”
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I've long accepted he's not going to college...Blackmon committing helped me feel a little better though, I really wanted Devin Robinson though, kid is the goods
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Good chance we won't see Tourney Run Mitch this year. I'm worried his back issue is going to bother him all season. I think he's more than a role player for Michigan tho.
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D.J. Williams commits to Illinois for 2015. Groce is putting in work.
