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As for dior he is a kid first and most of all which means he's going to make bad choices and mistakes. And everyone deserves a second chance. Yes he is on thin ice. But this was a wake up call for him and a lesson learned. I pray he commits to doing what's best now. As for the Illinois situation with sky he may be having family and personal issues which has to be respected. Good luck to him
Chasing a woman with scissors may be a little too much, if that is true of course we weren't there. Plenty of other kids that won't attempt to stab their girlfriend. Hope he gets right though.
I have to be totally honest here. I've been watching Illinois basketball closely this season, and this kid did not stand out. I hardly even noticed him. Terrence Shannon Jr. is the guy to watch on that team. They are loaded with other talent like Matthew Mayer and Dain Dainja, along with freshmen Jayden Epps and defensive stalwart Sincere Harris. I wish Clark nothing but the best, but they've actually played better without him.
@@gerardperez3101 why underwood thought it was a good idea of have a group of freshman run the point instead of finding an experienced one in the portal I’ll never know.
Illinois has not recruited the state well at all since Jimmy Clemons didn't get the job when Lou Henson retired (except for bill self). Until Illinois can get kids from here they will continue to lose
Sky didn't feel he fit in and that's okay Epps the new point guard for Illinois is doing a great job in my opinion he was more suited for the team I never thought Clark really fit in from what I was seeing... EPPS was doing much better I think Clark new this and thought he was not going to be starting
Skyy Clark could also legitimately have some personal issues, dude. Why you got to make this more than it is? He also doesn't owe you or anyone else any explanations, either.
Illini fan here. Wish Skyy was still here I think he could have been great, but I don’t think Ty Rodgers breaks out like he has if Skyy is still here. Mark my words Ty will be first team Big10 player in the future
Don't care what size high school you go too, going to high major school you are playing against 5 all state guys! Some guys can't handle it, especially with a old school coach like Underwood! I'm sure he will find a fit somewhere, it worked out for illinois, they were already having minute distribution issues, plus Jayden Epps is an absolute beast, who has handled the jump better than any of the freshman so far! If he stays 4 years he will be talked about amongst the greatest point guards to go to illinois! Future so bright, better put them shades on!
Skyy has been overhyped since high-school. When he lost a championship game as a junior in high-school (Heritage Christian) the hype had started to deflate.
As for dior I'm a syracuse fan I'm good on him when he decommitted but kept switching schools and flipping commitments he's a good player I wish nothing bad but you a rival now we dodged a bullet hope the best for him 🤷
It is hard to be young and everybody tells you you are the best and you are not. Clark could not live up to the hype. Not very productive for Illinois. Better now than later
I used to play basketball in high school and before high school I played in all of the summer winter tournaments throughout New York City and if I must say so myself I was pretty good not only because I am able to say it myself but other people told me so but I screwed up my opportunity and I can honestly say that when you're young there's a lot of things that can screw you up and take you off of your focus you have to have support at home first of all and you have to have a coach that cares about you not just about winning he needs to care about every individual player on that team and to have to have them conversations with them about what's best and what they feel is best for them and help guide them you know it's hard because you don't want to make mistakes or bad choices when you're young but the fear of making bad mistakes and bad choices can lead you to doing so then you have your ego and your pride which can screw you up totally as well along with all of the hoopla and the height with people saying you're good you're great when you get to the NBA remember me and all this crazy stuff and when all the set is done and you make that mistake and you stop playing or you don't do well none of those people all around to help console you or even to help you get back on track if you still have time to if you're the right age and everything so I understand how sky can feel like it's time to walk away for a while because there might be things going on within him emotionally it doesn't have to be a family issue or a psychological problem it could just be he's emotionally drained from being pulled in every direction and realizing that nobody really has his best interest at heart if he's not doing good cuz when you have good games everything is okay when you're in that slump that shooting slump and things aren't falling and shots ain't falling they don't look at you the same they don't praise you the same they don't console you nobody helps you work through it like I said unless you have that support so I can see how sky can feel like it's time for him to take a break and I can understand how Dior made the bad decision by hitting his girl which is something I wouldn't do and never have done but I can see how he felt nothing would happen this is me I'm not God but at the end of the day in America nobody that guy if you're the wrong complexion and if you don't know the right people even if you're the right complexion you're not going to be that guy all in all you just got to have support from your family and weed out who is really your friends and have a good coach that really cares not only when you're playing good but when you're playing bad a coach will coach you through those situations while he's supposed to be he's one of the biggest influences in your life other than your parents
@joshuabridgeman9749 Since he left, I have a different perspective. I don't know what went on behind closed doors, but his production did not meet the hype. College ball is quite different than high school. I like Bardo's refrigerator rule and he nailed it. I get the impression the other players did not think he deserved a starting position and if that is so, they were correct. Let's see how it works out in a few more games, but currently, it appears that he was the source of some of the problems.
That boy nice they gonna let him play all he needs to do is change his thinking. Because no person owns another person and has the right to hit her or him. Then get some counseling and become the poster boy for being against domestic abuse and get into anger management and make a sincere public apology to the girl her family his family fans and the school and he will be allowed to move forward with his life because he is just a young kid that has to publicly acknowledge that he made a tragic mistake that used poor judgment say that he has to learn to make better decisions. Then he will be allowed to put this behind him and move forward. And remember to say the above suggested things whenever he is asked about the issue in the future.
Skyy initially wanted to take the one and done route. That's why he originally committed to Kentucky. We all know how Coach Cap's program gets down. But unfortunately due to injuries and him decommitting at Kentucky (there were rumors he wouldn't be guaranteed a starter due to returning players and new recruits) he ended up at Illinois. He was guaranteed a starting role. Allegedly he got into an altercation with one of his teammates as well and overall there were chemistry issues involving the team and coaching staff. Him leaving was moreso him not being able to start and his Father moreso made the decision rather than him doing so. I'm moreso concerned he may be seen as a flake by other programs and they may not have the confidence to let him start. If they feel he's just gonna be one of those players that dips out if he doesn't get his way so to speak. I'm rooting for him though. It's really competitive nowadays and alot harder to get drafted and even start on a D1 level than it was 15-20 years ago, imo. Not saying he may not have some legitimate personal problems going on, but I believe it has to do with him starting and being drafted.
Sat by a UCLA fan at the Illini/UCLA game in Vegas. The guy knew LA hoops, watching Sky since high school. Told me he’d be a bust and I told him he was nuts…oops😬
@@allworld8052 Coach Payne can help with his development as well as Nolan Smith and everybody else who hangs around here, like Peyton Siva. Blessed to have Skyy on our team. Go CARDS!
You have to respect Sky Clark decision as it’s clear that whatever is going on it’s bigger than the game right now. Respect the man privacy and boundaries. As for Dior, I have mixed emotions with his situation. From a basketball standpoint I’m glad he’s back but outside of that you have to look at the character. Nothing is ever that important or deep enough to hit a woman as a man(unless it’s self defense) let alone chase her with a weapon. I get it everyone deserves I get that he’s young,however 18 year old perspective looking at Dior being 18 doing this idk if that 2nd chance was deserved as of yet. I truly hope he proves me wrong I love the man’s game.
Who they play in high school can get them ready for college nothing more . Sometimes lack of early success came from trying to figure things out and college they are playing against guys that are grown men and have a different level of skill & physical make up. That’s the struggle for these kids not being over hyped learning and figuring out where their games fit at the college level what teams are god fits for them
@buck4129 FACTZS!!!! Both these dudes been overated!!!! And Dior is Another Sharife Cooper all flash and when it comes down there game's are not NBA suitable, can't shoot just flashy ball handlers!!!!!
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He went to 4 High schools, committed to 2 colleges. When things get tough he leaves....
nah he went to 9 highschools and flipped his commitment twice making this his third he’s on very thin ice
He committed to DePaul , Kentucky, than Illinois… skyy bugging.
As a Illini fan I really hope for the best for skyy he was struggling bad
As for dior he is a kid first and most of all which means he's going to make bad choices and mistakes. And everyone deserves a second chance. Yes he is on thin ice. But this was a wake up call for him and a lesson learned. I pray he commits to doing what's best now.
As for the Illinois situation with sky he may be having family and personal issues which has to be respected. Good luck to him
Chasing a woman with scissors may be a little too much, if that is true of course we weren't there. Plenty of other kids that won't attempt to stab their girlfriend. Hope he gets right though.
@@jdavenport1805 don’t believe everything that the media puts out
Yeah most being young mistakes aren't beating and strangling someone.
He already back on the team this season will count as a redshirt year
Dior is a 6’3 talented bucket getter. All he needs to do is get on the floor and he’ll show ppl like yourself that he will make it to the league
Thanks for clarifying about Skyy. As an Illini fan I was surprised. Hoping him the best!
I have to be totally honest here. I've been watching Illinois basketball closely this season, and this kid did not stand out. I hardly even noticed him. Terrence Shannon Jr. is the guy to watch on that team. They are loaded with other talent like Matthew Mayer and Dain Dainja, along with freshmen Jayden Epps and defensive stalwart Sincere Harris. I wish Clark nothing but the best, but they've actually played better without him.
💯 agree
Actually we could’ve used him. This team has no true PG. Just relying on guys like Shannon and Mayer to play hero ball outside.
@@patskers1 agreed and it cost them big time tonight they lost for the 3rd time against Penn
@@gerardperez3101 why underwood thought it was a good idea of have a group of freshman run the point instead of finding an experienced one in the portal I’ll never know.
Illinois has not recruited the state well at all since Jimmy Clemons didn't get the job when Lou Henson retired (except for bill self). Until Illinois can get kids from here they will continue to lose
7ppg for a top 30 kid isn’t bad just depends on the program plus Illinois is stacked with players.
Sky didn't feel he fit in and that's okay Epps the new point guard for Illinois is doing a great job in my opinion he was more suited for the team I never thought Clark really fit in from what I was seeing... EPPS was doing much better I think Clark new this and thought he was not going to be starting
I think skyy was expecting to be the “star” and thats not happening with 2 probable nba draft picks beside him
Epps went in the portal.
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Factzs this dude is a straight BOZO!!!!!!!
Dior Johnson Is A Future Los Angeles Clipper
I was high on Sky Clark. But when his brother decomitted, I knew then, it's over for him at illinois.
To each it's own! Life is Chess not Checkers.
Skyy Clark could also legitimately have some personal issues, dude. Why you got to make this more than it is?
He also doesn't owe you or anyone else any explanations, either.
Illini fan here. Wish Skyy was still here I think he could have been great, but I don’t think Ty Rodgers breaks out like he has if Skyy is still here. Mark my words Ty will be first team Big10 player in the future
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Don't care what size high school you go too, going to high major school you are playing against 5 all state guys! Some guys can't handle it, especially with a old school coach like Underwood! I'm sure he will find a fit somewhere, it worked out for illinois, they were already having minute distribution issues, plus Jayden Epps is an absolute beast, who has handled the jump better than any of the freshman so far! If he stays 4 years he will be talked about amongst the greatest point guards to go to illinois! Future so bright, better put them shades on!
Skyy is still a really good player just had a tough time adjusting to school!
Clark Needs To Go To The NBA
Skyy has been overhyped since high-school. When he lost a championship game as a junior in high-school (Heritage Christian) the hype had started to deflate.
As for dior I'm a syracuse fan I'm good on him when he decommitted but kept switching schools and flipping commitments he's a good player I wish nothing bad but you a rival now we dodged a bullet hope the best for him 🤷
It is hard to be young and everybody tells you you are the best and you are not. Clark could not live up to the hype. Not very productive for Illinois. Better now than later
ppl really get on here and say anything for likes.
I used to play basketball in high school and before high school I played in all of the summer winter tournaments throughout New York City and if I must say so myself I was pretty good not only because I am able to say it myself but other people told me so but I screwed up my opportunity and I can honestly say that when you're young there's a lot of things that can screw you up and take you off of your focus you have to have support at home first of all and you have to have a coach that cares about you not just about winning he needs to care about every individual player on that team and to have to have them conversations with them about what's best and what they feel is best for them and help guide them you know it's hard because you don't want to make mistakes or bad choices when you're young but the fear of making bad mistakes and bad choices can lead you to doing so then you have your ego and your pride which can screw you up totally as well along with all of the hoopla and the height with people saying you're good you're great when you get to the NBA remember me and all this crazy stuff and when all the set is done and you make that mistake and you stop playing or you don't do well none of those people all around to help console you or even to help you get back on track if you still have time to if you're the right age and everything so I understand how sky can feel like it's time to walk away for a while because there might be things going on within him emotionally it doesn't have to be a family issue or a psychological problem it could just be he's emotionally drained from being pulled in every direction and realizing that nobody really has his best interest at heart if he's not doing good cuz when you have good games everything is okay when you're in that slump that shooting slump and things aren't falling and shots ain't falling they don't look at you the same they don't praise you the same they don't console you nobody helps you work through it like I said unless you have that support so I can see how sky can feel like it's time for him to take a break and I can understand how Dior made the bad decision by hitting his girl which is something I wouldn't do and never have done but I can see how he felt nothing would happen this is me I'm not God but at the end of the day in America nobody that guy if you're the wrong complexion and if you don't know the right people even if you're the right complexion you're not going to be that guy all in all you just got to have support from your family and weed out who is really your friends and have a good coach that really cares not only when you're playing good but when you're playing bad a coach will coach you through those situations while he's supposed to be he's one of the biggest influences in your life other than your parents
@@2waybklyn752 You make a lot of excellent points. I feel bad for Skyy, but only he knows what's best right now.
@@kweezy2377 where was the lie?
@joshuabridgeman9749 Since he left, I have a different perspective. I don't know what went on behind closed doors, but his production did not meet the hype. College ball is quite different than high school. I like Bardo's refrigerator rule and he nailed it. I get the impression the other players did not think he deserved a starting position and if that is so, they were correct. Let's see how it works out in a few more games, but currently, it appears that he was the source of some of the problems.
I thought Dior was going to get reinstated and redshirt for next year
He is this guy don’t even know what he’s talking about lol
That's what the coach stated in the interview that I saw last week
I thought he was banned from BB
That boy nice they gonna let him play all he needs to do is change his thinking. Because no person owns another person and has the right to hit her or him. Then get some counseling and become the poster boy for being against domestic abuse and get into anger management and make a sincere public apology to the girl her family his family fans and the school and he will be allowed to move forward with his life because he is just a young kid that has to publicly acknowledge that he made a tragic mistake that used poor judgment say that he has to learn to make better decisions. Then he will be allowed to put this behind him and move forward. And remember to say the above suggested things whenever he is asked about the issue in the future.
I don't think Skyy Clark was nearly as good as he was expected to be.
Skyy initially wanted to take the one and done route. That's why he originally committed to Kentucky. We all know how Coach Cap's program gets down.
But unfortunately due to injuries and him decommitting at Kentucky (there were rumors he wouldn't be guaranteed a starter due to returning players and new recruits) he ended up at Illinois.
He was guaranteed a starting role. Allegedly he got into an altercation with one of his teammates as well and overall there were chemistry issues involving the team and coaching staff.
Him leaving was moreso him not being able to start and his Father moreso made the decision rather than him doing so.
I'm moreso concerned he may be seen as a flake by other programs and they may not have the confidence to let him start. If they feel he's just gonna be one of those players that dips out if he doesn't get his way so to speak. I'm rooting for him though. It's really competitive nowadays and alot harder to get drafted and even start on a D1 level than it was 15-20 years ago, imo.
Not saying he may not have some legitimate personal problems going on, but I believe it has to do with him starting and being drafted.
I think he thought he was gonna be the “star” at illinois but is just being overshadowed by TSJ and Hawkins
He struggled big time he was a liability on defense and was about to get benched for Epps
Sat by a UCLA fan at the Illini/UCLA game in Vegas. The guy knew LA hoops, watching Sky since high school. Told me he’d be a bust and I told him he was nuts…oops😬
Clark is wildly overrated
What was he rated. His stock dropped after he got hurt.
@@richardwhatley6505 .9880 4 star 33 national
EPPS the other freshman is the future, guy totally took over
I’m glad Dior didn’t end up in Cuse😂
Lord knows we could use Skyy at The 'Ville.
Why he can't play defense
@@allworld8052 Coach Payne can help with his development as well as Nolan Smith and everybody else who hangs around here, like Peyton Siva. Blessed to have Skyy on our team. Go CARDS!
@Red State kool, gotta play defense to win championships
@@allworld8052 Gotta play defense just to get on that floor. 😆
You got him. He's doing ok. He's got a chance to break out next year.
Dior is at Pitt so this is fake news
You have to respect Sky Clark decision as it’s clear that whatever is going on it’s bigger than the game right now. Respect the man privacy and boundaries.
As for Dior, I have mixed emotions with his situation. From a basketball standpoint I’m glad he’s back but outside of that you have to look at the character. Nothing is ever that important or deep enough to hit a woman as a man(unless it’s self defense) let alone chase her with a weapon. I get it everyone deserves I get that he’s young,however 18 year old perspective looking at Dior being 18 doing this idk if that 2nd chance was deserved as of yet. I truly hope he proves me wrong I love the man’s game.
First and foremost these kids are over hyped! 2 they don’t pla real comp in hs. ThT way most of these kids struggle in college
Dior and skyy both played eybl and skyy was on Montverde who plays great teams every year so you literally have no idea what you’re talking about
Who they play in high school can get them ready for college nothing more . Sometimes lack of early success came from trying to figure things out and college they are playing against guys that are grown men and have a different level of skill & physical make up. That’s the struggle for these kids not being over hyped learning and figuring out where their games fit at the college level what teams are god fits for them
@@StezoSnagz stop fAm these kids keep going to school to school sky n kids like him don’t know how to fight
@buck4129 FACTZS!!!! Both these dudes been overated!!!! And Dior is Another Sharife Cooper all flash and when it comes down there game's are not NBA suitable, can't shoot just flashy ball handlers!!!!!
@@buck4129 bruh wtf are you even talking about 😂 you had a bad take and you were corrected, you can’t just take the L?
y'all overreact, Skyy is just transferring.
Skyy was Suppose Go To Kentucky, Who Knows maybe he would Done Good but Unlikely
I thought he tranfered from KY
@@Magnetron33 No. Committed, got injured, decommitted and signed with Illinois
@@bfaIllini1 Yeah, he was "injured" at Illinois too, just before the blow-up
He was bad at Illinois. Not a 5 star guy.
Does this explain Clark's defection? False advertising!