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Post by Big D on Mar 9, 2024 11:03:46 GMT -6
Yak is not going to be fired this year. Next year is make or break for him though and he will be out May 1, 2025 if we don’t finish higher than 6th in the Valley.
Okani I believe will leave to play pro (not NBA obviously). I think he may actually have an extra year due to Covid, but has told UIC he’s not using it.
Skobalj I think is back to finish his career. By all accounts, he loves Yak and UIC, and is a star student. Important player overall for UIC whose loyalty in today’s world is truly appreciated.
Rivera, Brownell, Pickett and King (injured this year) I think are back.
Jones is 50/50 for me at this point. He has improved here, no doubt. The next evolution of his game needs to be smart decision making in the paint. I’m not sure how Jones and Harris fit together. Harris may not be playing right away. And Jones is best with ball in hand.
I have no idea on Clay and Fens. I know Clay and CJ are close friends. If CJ leaves, I think Clay may leave as well. Even if CJ stays, Clay may be looking for more time. Fens may be looking for a better fit/more PT.
Ojukwu I think will stay and start seeing more time next year. Coach has to get him under control a bit more.
I think Coach will finally try to sign a couple athletic bigs, which we desperately need. We need a couple with way more offensive skill than Okani. We need post presence next year. If he brings in 5 more guards, he’s digging his own grave.
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Post by goveybaseball on Mar 9, 2024 11:15:36 GMT -6
Harris will start day 1. He's an absolute stud and what I heard a true PG. Jones is not a natural PG IMO. Are we sure Skobalj has a year left? Why was he honored senior day? If he is back and Brownell I think Fens is gone. No way he stays another year playing 5 min a game. I think Clay has big upside but he will leave. If jones puts on muscle he can be a stud. Be nice if Harris could recruit some other city kids to come.
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Post by goveybaseball on Mar 9, 2024 11:36:18 GMT -6
D'Amico entering transfer portal
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Post by Big D on Mar 9, 2024 11:37:06 GMT -6
Skobalj was honored on senior day? He’s came in with Jace and only played 3 years. Maybe he graduated early?
I think other freshmen from the city are unlikely. Yak needs to win now and that is less likely to happen if he brings in more freshmen. He’ll be hitting the portal and JUCO hard I’m guessing.
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Post by goveybaseball on Mar 9, 2024 11:52:41 GMT -6
I think you're right on Skobalj. He really needs to develop some sort of a post game. No reason to be 6ft9 and can't post.
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