Can we talk about Xavier Tillman for a second?

This kid. Insane.

He was better as a freshman than most of our Sophomores.

He is better as a Sophomore than most of our Juniors and Seniors. He was the 3rd best player on the floor tonight. Maybe 4th because RJ's points were sneaky. But man he is good. He is potentially an all timer.

PROPS to X.

Very impressed with his development. Has a real knack for getting offensive boards.

I wonder at times if Ward's injury was the best thing for this team.

kingstonlake wrote:I wonder at times if Ward's injury was the best thing for this team.

I think he really benefited from going against Ward in practice last year, and has certainly made the most of his minutes this year. Somebody has been coaching him up and he has been putting in the work.

Turtleneck wrote:

kingstonlake wrote:I wonder at times if Ward's injury was the best thing for this team.

I think he really benefited from going against Ward in practice last year, and has certainly made the most of his minutes this year. Somebody has been coaching him up and he has been putting in the work.

I remember the "Izzo doesn't develop talent" narrative from years ago. Seems to be a distant memory.

kingstonlake wrote:

Turtleneck wrote:

I think he really benefited from going against Ward in practice last year, and has certainly made the most of his minutes this year. Somebody has been coaching him up and he has been putting in the work.

I remember the "Izzo doesn't develop talent" narrative from years ago. Seems to be a distant memory.

No way you can look at this team and say that. Crazy development all over the floor.

I don't think Nick will be back next year. I think it's probably 40/60. Maybe 35/65 for him leaving. (DISCLAIMER WE DON'T NEED TO SPECULATE ABOUT HIS NBA DRAFT POTENTIAL AT THIS POINT. SEEMS HE JUST MIGHT WANT TO PLAY PRO ANYWHERE AND NOT GO TO CLASS)

But man, if Nick comes back healthy and X comes back healthy and those 2 can start at the 4 and the 5 and continue to work on their shots? And Cash is back??? And Josh is back? wowsers

WhiteBoyHatcher wrote:I don't think Nick will be back next year. I think it's probably 40/60. Maybe 35/65 for him leaving. (DISCLAIMER WE DON'T NEED TO SPECULATE ABOUT HIS NBA DRAFT POTENTIAL AT THIS POINT. SEEMS HE JUST MIGHT WANT TO PLAY PRO ANYWHERE AND NOT GO TO CLASS)

But man, if Nick comes back healthy and X comes back healthy and those 2 can start at the 4 and the 5 and continue to work on their shots? And Cash is back??? And Josh is back? wowsers

Yeah but DOOOOK will have Carey!!

Imagine how good Henry will be next year as well. Team could be lights out.

Plus LOYER!

But X’s development in just one year has been remarkable. Plus, isn’t Bingham supposed to be amazing once he bulls up?

Tilman improves as much next year as he did this year, we'll be talking about if he goes in the lottery or not.

Just watched the tight clip of the game posted in a thread below. Onbelievable game.