𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐢, 𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐬, & 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞. Award Winning Wealth Advisor, Chief Investment Officer, Board of Director
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I don’t think Illinois fans know the motion this basketball program has right now..
- Elite 8 in 2024
- Final 4 in 2026
- Keaton Wagler headed to being a top-7 NBA Draft pick
- Ayo Dosunmu is one of the better role players in the NBA
-Will Riley has played like an All-Rookie
- Kasparas starting for the Heat and shooting 42% from 3PT
- Terrence Shannon Jr going off for Minnesota recently
This program is in a VERY good spot
Cancel the exhibition and bubble-wrap this entire damn team 🤣
Per Brad Underwood, David Mirkovic, Andrej Stojakovic and Zvonimir Ivisic are out for Wednesday’s exhibition against UIC.
Lincoln Williams, who slipped and fell in today’s practice and missed the second half of it, is questionable. Tomislav Ivisic expected to play. #Illini
Yaxel Lendeborg, Caleb Wilson, and Keaton Wagler jump out to me.
Solid TS% (Wilson is the only dent here) with mostly green across the board. High impact on all facets of the game.
If you have them on your team, you feel encouraged.
What is your NBA Rookie doing in the minutes their team provides?
Current "per-40" stats below (order is NBA-draft position).
1. AJ Dybantsa (WAS), N/A
2. Darryn Peterson (UTA), 14.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.6 APG
40.6 FG%, 14.3 3P%, 83.3 FT%
3. Cam Boozer (MEM), 18.8 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 5.9 APG
28.6 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 93.3 FT%
4. Caleb Wilson (CHI), 25.7 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.5 APG
40.7 FG%, 17.4 3P%, 78.9 FT%
5. Keaton Wagler (LAC), 20.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 6.2 APG
34.8 FG%, 40 3P%, 89.5 FT%
6. Mikel Brown (BKN), 14.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 8.0 APG
27.8 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 100 FT%
7. Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC), 24.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 5.2 APG
32.9 FG%, 14.8 3P%, 78.9 FT%
8. Kingston Flemings (ATL), 5.0 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 9.4 APG
21.4 FG%, 25.0 3P%, 0.0 FT%
9. Morez Johnson Jr. (DAL), 18.7 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2.8 APG
50 FG%, 0 3P%, 66.7 FT%
10. Brayden Burries (MIL), 24.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 5.0 RPG
43.8 FG%, 44.4 3P%, 63.6 FT%
Keep in mind, some are playing spare role & junk minutes, some are playing bigger roles throughout the game vs better players. I also highlighted category leaders.
Caleb Wilson is the top scorer and also on better FG% than most. Keaton Wagler & Brayden Burries have been the most consistent 3PT threats. Cam Boozer has been a beast on the boards.
What stands out to you?
Nathan retweeted
Keaton wagler is 13-4-4 on 40% from 3 in just 26 mins off the bench. 62 TS%. 18-6-6 per 36. Holding up defensively, and is pressuring the rim some too.
It’s early. But an extremely encouraging start for KW. He is popping
Nathan retweeted
What is your NBA Rookie doing in the minutes their team provides?
Current "per-40" stats below (order is NBA-draft position).
1. AJ Dybantsa (WAS), N/A
2. Darryn Peterson (UTA), 14.0 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 2.6 APG
40.6 FG%, 14.3 3P%, 83.3 FT%
3. Cam Boozer (MEM), 18.8 PPG, 13.8 RPG, 5.9 APG
28.6 FG%, 30.0 3P%, 93.3 FT%
4. Caleb Wilson (CHI), 25.7 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 1.5 APG
40.7 FG%, 17.4 3P%, 78.9 FT%
5. Keaton Wagler (LAC), 20.0 PPG, 6.6 RPG, 6.2 APG
34.8 FG%, 40 3P%, 89.5 FT%
6. Mikel Brown (BKN), 14.0 PPG, 5.0 RPG, 8.0 APG
27.8 FG%, 33.3 3P%, 100 FT%
7. Darius Acuff Jr. (SAC), 24.8 PPG, 3.0 RPG, 5.2 APG
32.9 FG%, 14.8 3P%, 78.9 FT%
8. Kingston Flemings (ATL), 5.0 PPG, 8.1 RPG, 9.4 APG
21.4 FG%, 25.0 3P%, 0.0 FT%
9. Morez Johnson Jr. (DAL), 18.7 PPG, 9.2 RPG, 2.8 APG
50 FG%, 0 3P%, 66.7 FT%
10. Brayden Burries (MIL), 24.2 PPG, 10.8 RPG, 5.0 RPG
43.8 FG%, 44.4 3P%, 63.6 FT%
Keep in mind, some are playing spare role & junk minutes, some are playing bigger roles throughout the game vs better players. I also highlighted category leaders.
Caleb Wilson is the top scorer and also on better FG% than most. Keaton Wagler & Brayden Burries have been the most consistent 3PT threats. Cam Boozer has been a beast on the boards.
What stands out to you?
Nathan retweeted
Keaton Wagler is the first Clippers rookie since Terry Cummings (1982) to open a career with 3 consecutive games of at least 10 PTS and 3 AST. Wagler is the second rookie in NBA history to do it with all 3 games coming off the bench (0 starts), joining Paul Graham in 1991.
Nathan retweeted
Jordan Love is on his third string center, his second string left guard, second string right guard and second string right tackle
And yet he is still wheeling and dealing
He’s so damn good
Nathan retweeted
Caleb Wilson introduced himself to the United Center in a BIG way 🔥
🏀 30 PTS
🏀 14 REB
🏀 3 AST
🏀 2 STL
🏀 1 BLK
🏀 5 dunks
Nathan retweeted
Keaton Wagler was known for his ability to shoot, draw fouls and playmake at Illinois.
Here’s how those skills are translating to the NBA and where he ranks among ALL rookies:
F͟T͟ R͟a͟t͟e͟: 1st — .813
F͟T͟A͟: 3rd — 13
F͟T͟M͟: 3rd — 11
3͟P͟M͟: 1st
3͟P͟%͟: 1st (min. 4.0 3PA/G) — 45.5%
A͟P͟G͟: 3rd — 4.0
P͟l͟u͟s͟-͟m͟i͟n͟u͟s͟: 3rd — +10
P͟R͟A͟: 5th — 44
S͟P͟G͟: 3rd — 1.5
