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[ChicosBailBonds]

Damn! Groce is really picking it up recruiting wise.  I guess he's not missing Issac Chew much.

Yup.  He was on the list of a few of us back before Buzz was hired (before he even became a head coach in the MAC and proved himself).  He's going to continue to do well it would seem.

[Jay Bee]

Yup.  He was on the list of a few of us back before Buzz was hired (before he even became a head coach in the MAC and proved himself).  He's going to continue to do well it would seem.

Nice haul for Groce. He stepped into a good situation last year - veteran group of under-performers who shot and defended the 3 terribly in 2011-12. Looked like a bubble team heading into the season and made the tourney (even though some thought they had little chance before the season began).

This year is tough. Bertrand could be excellent.. Abrams, Egwu, etc could step up. But, I think this could be a bumpy road. With the Big Ten being what it is this year, though, there are 1 or 2 of 4 teams that could* step up to get a 7th and 8th bid out of the conference. Illinois could be one of 'em.

Gotta still see where he's at ~after year 4 / how things project into year 5 before getting a good feel for what he's doing with the program... but, looking strong right now.

Already received a pay raise (via amendment process).

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Nice haul for Groce. He stepped into a good situation last year - veteran group of under-performers who shot and defended the 3 terribly in 2011-12. Looked like a bubble team heading into the season and made the tourney (even though some thought they had little chance before the season began).

This year is tough. Bertrand could be excellent.. Abrams, Egwu, etc could step up. But, I think this could be a bumpy road. With the Big Ten being what it is this year, though, there are 1 or 2 of 4 teams that could* step up to get a 7th and 8th bid out of the conference. Illinois could be one of 'em.

Gotta still see where he's at ~after year 4 / how things project into year 5 before getting a good feel for what he's doing with the program... but, looking strong right now.

Already received a pay raise (via amendment process).

I think they are just on the other side of the bubble this year. Big 10 is tough and Illinois is losing 63% of their offense from last season. That's tough to replace. But they will be back in the tourney easily the following year. Groce has a great crop of frosh for 2013 and is off to a good start for 2014

[Dawson Rental]

Maybe Groce to Texas?

[Spotcheck Billy]

that's 2 recruits Alford lost out on this week, must suck to be the UCLA coach nowadays

[LAZER]

Should be interesting to see if Groce can get in the mix for Alexander.

[ChicosBailBonds]

that's 2 recruits Alford lost out on this week, must suck to be the UCLA coach nowadays

He landed a good one also.

[Jay Bee]

Should be interesting to see if Groce can get in the mix for Alexander.

Oh, he's in the mix.

PS - Bluiett is *underrated* by many. GREAT addition for UCLA.

[brandx]

that's 2 recruits Alford lost out on this week, must suck to be the UCLA coach nowadays

And both were PGs.

Looks like Alford's kid runs point for the bruins this year.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Oh, he's in the mix.

PS - Bluiett is *underrated* by many. GREAT addition for UCLA.

Agree, Bluiett was a good get for UCLA.

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

Alford just picked up former UTEP signee Issac Hamilton. Looks like he is doing just fine