As expected Omar Payne transferred from Illinois. Last week I told you two of Payne, Lieb and BBV would leave. I truly expect BBV to stay. He is the most likely of those three to contribute positively and not be a mental disaster to the team or hurt them by silly fouls or defensive breakdowns. He has shown he can bang in the post and be a body to spell minutes for Kofi.
Brandon Lieb wants to stay and be a graduate transfer next season. He likely will never contribute of substance at Illinois. He could go and play somewhere and make an impact at Northern Illinois and places like that. He’s told close sources he wants that degree from Illinois but in this day and age…that doesn’t matter. Just like Omar Payne who was asked to leave and told he won’t be playing if he stays at Illinois.
Austin Hutcherson will not be renewed back and will move on. I don’t expect a tweet farewell or some transfer post. It’s mutual but no way Brad asks such an injury risk to come back and waste another scholarship year.
Let me be clear I genuinely expect Kofi back. 99% the staff expects him back and I expect an announcement in the next few weeks.
I am still confident on Skyy Clark. To announce to Illinois in the next 1-2 weeks.
He will replace Andre Curbelo scholarship who by the way was on his way out during the ncaa tournament. I was told other schools were contacting him while the team was in Pittsburgh and he was hiding it and denying it. Also wouldn’t talk to the players on the flight home. Many reasons he didn’t need to be on the floor against Houston. Mind wasn’t in it.
Look for a visit this coming week from Jeremiah Williams. The temple transfer who has already visited Iowa State. I love his length and defensive prowess and competitive drive. He’s going to be a really good player. I think Illinois can land him if they push for it. I have also been told Terrence Shannon Jr is just waiting to announce to Illinois. I fell 80/20 on TSJ to Illinois.
Brandon Lieb wants to stay and be a graduate transfer next season. He likely will never contribute of substance at Illinois. He could go and play somewhere and make an impact at Northern Illinois and places like that. He’s told close sources he wants that degree from Illinois but in this day and age…that doesn’t matter. Just like Omar Payne who was asked to leave and told he won’t be playing if he stays at Illinois.
Austin Hutcherson will not be renewed back and will move on. I don’t expect a tweet farewell or some transfer post. It’s mutual but no way Brad asks such an injury risk to come back and waste another scholarship year.
Let me be clear I genuinely expect Kofi back. 99% the staff expects him back and I expect an announcement in the next few weeks.
I am still confident on Skyy Clark. To announce to Illinois in the next 1-2 weeks.
He will replace Andre Curbelo scholarship who by the way was on his way out during the ncaa tournament. I was told other schools were contacting him while the team was in Pittsburgh and he was hiding it and denying it. Also wouldn’t talk to the players on the flight home. Many reasons he didn’t need to be on the floor against Houston. Mind wasn’t in it.
Look for a visit this coming week from Jeremiah Williams. The temple transfer who has already visited Iowa State. I love his length and defensive prowess and competitive drive. He’s going to be a really good player. I think Illinois can land him if they push for it. I have also been told Terrence Shannon Jr is just waiting to announce to Illinois. I fell 80/20 on TSJ to Illinois.
