(2023) - G Dravyn "Dra" Gibbs-Lawhorn to Illinois

[GloryDays]

13 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

They already have Fears too. Very strong. Best class for Izzo in a while.

And not that I necessarily care but 3 Indiana kids.


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I think they get Carr too.

 

[maharkn]

I think they get Carr too.
 

Who doesn't want to go somewhere where no sounds like a yes.

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[WayneFleekHoosier]

2 hours ago, Woodson1980 said:

I think they get Carr too.

 

I tend to agree

[mike vannice]

Yes, but who do we get???

[Stuhoo]

18 minutes ago, mike vannice said:

Yes, but who do we get???

Exactly!

The question is never “who did we miss out on?”

The question is “who do we get?”

[Class of '66 Old Fart]

Going to Illinois.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

This kid is good. Illinois making MONEY moves.


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[Stuhoo]

58 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This kid is good. Illinois making MONEY moves.


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Jakai Newton is now ranked higher.

Have you seen DGL play? I know that DGL is a talented offensive player and maybe he'll be really good, but he's really slight and has bounced around a lot.

[IU Scott]

2 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Jakai Newton is now ranked higher.

Have you seen DGL play? I know that DGL is a talented offensive player and maybe he'll be really good, but he's really slight and has bounced around a lot.

Wouldn't want him at IU because these kids that move school to school every year usually can't be counted on

 

[IUc2016]

3 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

This kid is good. Illinois making MONEY moves.


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They might need to put a non compete clause in his contract because he has no loyalty 

[cthomas]

Don't know anything about the kid, but it is important to remember that he is young and  easily influenced by outside people. We don't know who is in his ear or advising him. I'm always uncomfortable being negative about kids when we don't know what their circumstances are. I hope he finds what he needs. Personally, I think he probably should have stayed with Matt Painter.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Jakai Newton is now ranked higher.
Have you seen DGL play? I know that DGL is a talented offensive player and maybe he'll be really good, but he's really slight and has bounced around a lot.

Yeah, I’ve watched several games. he played for Montverde. He’s slight, and smaller, but he’s really quick. Confident, shooter. Jakai will be a much more physical guard. Jakai is a great get. DGL can play and shoot the rock. Was more or less the first guard off the bench and came out gunning. He was always impressive to me.

I do agree the loyalty thing and helicopter parents or whatever could be a concern but Underwood slays with identifying talent and I think if the attitude fits, this will be a strong addition for them. I wish Illinois still had Groce.


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[Stuhoo]

1 minute ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Yeah, I’ve watched several games. he played for Montverde. He’s slight, and smaller, but he’s really quick. Confident, shooter. Jakai will be a much more physical guard. Jakai is a great get. DGL can play and shoot the rock. Was more or less the first guard off the bench and came out gunning. He was always impressive to me.

I do agree the loyalty thing and helicopter parents or whatever could be a concern but Underwood slays with identifying talent and I think if the attitude fits, this will be a strong addition for them. I wish Illinois still had Groce.


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Makes sense.

He’s the kind of shooting guard that needs an oversized point guard next to him. Would be a great pairing with a guy like Jalen Hood Schifino.

[WayneFleekHoosier]

Makes sense.
He’s the kind of shooting guard that needs an oversized point guard next to him. Would be a great pairing with a guy like Jalen Hood Schifino.

Maybe. He can definitely play point. He’s fast and athletic. Is Sky Clarke a 1 and done candidate?


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[Stuhoo]

48 minutes ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Maybe. He can definitely play point. He’s fast and athletic. Is Sky Clarke a 1 and done candidate?


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Skyy Clarke hasn’t played in over a year, and he was on Montverde then, where he did not play point.

I think he’s in for a rude awakening at least for the start of his freshman year.

 

[go iu bb]

23 hours ago, WayneFleekHoosier said:

Maybe. He can definitely play point. He’s fast and athletic. Is Sky Clarke a 1 and done candidate?


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Unlikely. He has to adjust to the college game while recovering from a knee injury. I think it'll be a rough season for him. 

[lillurk]

On 9/30/2022 at 10:41 PM, Stuhoo said:

Skyy Clarke hasn’t played in over a year, and he was on Montverde then, where he did not play point.

I think he’s in for a rude awakening at least for the start of his freshman year.

 

Maybe I’m not the only one bearish on Illinois! They might be good but Kofi and Frazier were the sun moon and stars. Like some of the pieces, not sure I like the team.

[Stuhoo]

11 minutes ago, lillurk said:

Maybe I’m not the only one bearish on Illinois! They might be good but Kofi and Frazier were the sun moon and stars. Like some of the pieces, not sure I like the team.

Matthew Mayer is way more 'famous mullet guy' than he is effective basketball player. Why people think him coming to Illinois is a big deal, yet Justice Sueing returning to OSU is less important, is beyond me.

For that matter, I'll take a healthy Bruce Thornton as my freshman point guard over Skyyyyy Clark coming off an ACL any day every way.

[Demo]

6 minutes ago, Stuhoo said:

Matthew Mayer is way more 'famous mullet guy' than he is effective basketball player. Why people think him coming to Illinois is a big deal, yet Justice Sueing returning to OSU is less important, is beyond me.

For that matter, I'll take a healthy Bruce Thornton as my freshman point guard over Skyyyyy Clark coming off an ACL any day every way.

Thornton is a Guy.

[Stuhoo]

7 minutes ago, Demo said:

Thornton is a Guy.

Is Skyy Clark? 

I feel like Rodgers is the freshman that is going to help Illinois a lot and that Skyy Clark (aka Jalen Hood Schifino's backup) is a letdown waiting to happen.