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Philo Time April 24, 2026, 3:43:39




They’re calling Ayo “the one man fast break” on Prime. - Toonces Yesterday, 21:51:17 View thread; 1 response, posted Today, 3:32:59 Human fast break * - ATL Today, 3:32:59 View thread; Collapse ^ Let's talk some NFL draft - VIV March 31, 2026, 9:52:44 View thread; 511 responses, latest posted Today, 3:13:52, View last; Round 1 thoughts - VIV Today, 2:25:52 Also grading my mock, I got 9 team/player matches. - VIV Today, 3:13:52 Maybe not shocking but no one called about Mac Jones * - MC Yesterday, 22:49:55 Was 8 minutes between picks too fast? Do we need nine?* - gvibes Yesterday, 22:08:16 I can do 8 minutes, but 9? That’s a bit much; I am not from Havana* - bbonb Yesterday, 22:17:27 Nope. The broadcasts will adjust. Love that it went quicker.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 22:15:09 Less time for the babbling was great. * - harb Yesterday, 22:16:01 Damnit Seattle * - MC Yesterday, 22:05:21 Poor Jermod McCoy. Who was the last Jermod to slide this much in the draft?* - bbonb Yesterday, 22:00:12 The one with a good knee* - bjl63 Yesterday, 22:01:03 Great night for the Jets, snipes.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 21:56:39 yep. I was an arvell reese guy, but that's a great haul - snipes824 Yesterday, 22:01:20 Bills, a team after my own heart! 3 trade backs!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 21:56:03 I have had too many beverages to make sense of all the Bills trade backs... but it seems sexy.* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 22:14:10 The Athletic gave the Bears an A+* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:54:12 and those post-draft grades are always 100% accurate* - bbonb Yesterday, 22:01:52 B-* - Stu Yesterday, 23:26:53 Jets get pick 30, 49ers get 33, 179. So 27 turns into 33, 90, 179. Carl Spackler, thoughts? * - MC Yesterday, 21:49:51 So the Pats are moving Campbell to guard? Big time ooops pick there * - MC Yesterday, 21:44:42 Pats get 28, Bills get 31 and 125 * - MC Yesterday, 21:43:42 I guess the Will Campbell LT experiment is over* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:44:32 He was 5th overall? Always where you want to take a guard * - MC Yesterday, 21:45:09 bears restructure jackson and kmet to free up $10m in cap space.* - Ari Gold Yesterday, 21:42:11 Am I reading right that was necessary just to be able to sign all their draft picks?* - OB25 Yesterday, 22:37:14 They could have done that with a number of guys. Curious it was Kmet. - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 22:57:42 I DUNNO JIM! on that Kmet restructure* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 21:45:57 going to be some interesting choices at pass rush in the 2nd round* - DanSaint Yesterday, 21:38:28 Alright 49ers. Don’t let me down. Unless you trade down? * - MC Yesterday, 21:36:20 Got 30, 90 for 27, 138. Thanks Miami! * - MC Yesterday, 21:40:05 They just did.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 21:37:55 Hell yeah * - MC Yesterday, 21:38:26 Nice.* - Toonces Yesterday, 21:34:47 Exciting, he’ll be able to play in his home state!* - shua Yesterday, 21:33:51 Minnesota fans really wanted him. Gonna be big time haunting here * - MC Yesterday, 21:32:49 What an upgrade in athleticism in the LB and safety groups* - OB25 Yesterday, 21:31:48 Congrats, Bears fans. Can’t believe he fell that far.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 21:31:21 Exciting whites! * - MC Yesterday, 21:30:52 Mel needs to stfu about Shedeur. He sucks.* - Toonces Yesterday, 21:26:12 It’s Mel…it’s what he does. Mute is your friend. * - harb Yesterday, 21:26:50 or NFL Network* - DanSaint Yesterday, 21:28:51 I only unmuted because the bears are about to pick lol.* - Toonces Yesterday, 21:28:06 This post made me chuckle. Completely understand the unmuting then. * - harb Yesterday, 21:28:59 LOL, couldn’t watch earlier tonight and just turned it on. Literally 30 seconds in… - OB25 Yesterday, 21:25:44 Ok bears time. Gotta go safety right?? * - MC Yesterday, 21:24:17 BE THE GM: Who do you take at #25? - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 21:24:08 Thineman* - illini222 Yesterday, 21:30:08 And you are correct. * - harb Yesterday, 21:31:34 Mccoy* - CoronaTheirAss Yesterday, 21:29:41 gimme TJ parker* - gvibes Yesterday, 21:25:56 Theineman* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:24:39 DT, safety, Oregon. * - MC Yesterday, 21:24:35 2026 theme: exciting whites - Draino Yesterday, 21:20:48 Fuck. Dallas is going to be good. Sad * - MC Yesterday, 21:18:42 They’ll lose a home playoff game. Again* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:25:11 Lawrence has some big time potential as a rusher but might only be a 3rd down rusher to start* - DanSaint Yesterday, 21:20:12 Also feels like KC played themselves on the draft pick. Did they need to trade up? * - MC Yesterday, 21:15:19 I still CANNOT believe Titans didn’t give Salah either Reese or Styles. Idiots. * - MC Yesterday, 21:14:14 Theineman starting to look like a real option* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:13:40 Parker, the Toledo DB or Faulk also there. Also McDonald if they want the run stuffer* - DanSaint Yesterday, 21:15:53 Delete* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:18:35 Having fucking styx as your hype song is very lame* - John Coctostan Yesterday, 21:05:25 It’s the Steelers. This is painful.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 21:06:05 That’s a great trade for Cowboys. Got 23, 114 and 137 * - MC Yesterday, 21:04:50 AJ Brown, he gawn* - Mrap24 Yesterday, 21:02:09 Kind of surprised the Cowboys didn't just pick Lemon. All is not well in Pickensville.* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 21:03:30 Enough depth that they can wait, I guess* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:04:24 Not sure Lemon is an improvement, but he’s cheaper.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 21:02:47 Eye of the beholder but damn was he great last year at USC* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:03:47 Not a lot of separation.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 21:05:33 Intradivision trade! Eagles move up for Cowboys pick!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:59:19 WR?* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:00:01 WR?* - bjl63 Yesterday, 21:00:00 Nailed it!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 21:01:11 Interesting. I wonder if that means Theineman could fall to 25 - bjl63 Yesterday, 20:53:50 Think Thieneman goes here* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:54:49 Or not!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:58:29 Never take the foot guy!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:54:23 They didn’t take the safety from Oregon? * - MC Yesterday, 20:53:30 WOW ON CALEB BANKS!!!!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:52:58 This is fucking bonkers. I dunno if I'd take him at 57.* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:53:40 Fun: Dolphins now have 10 picks in the first 5 rounds. Be still my heart! - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:45:20 VIV got one right!* - Orangeillini Yesterday, 20:32:34 Suggestion: Watch The Athletic Football Show on YouTube. Not spoiling picks.* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:29:45 Good example of them not spoiling, didn't even mention Blake Miller as an OT option* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:51:40 Co-sign. Streaming on phone. Watching Bruins-Sabres - Draino Yesterday, 20:33:13 LOLWUT* - MC Yesterday, 20:28:32 Uh* - assassin Yesterday, 20:27:42 Rams fans unhappy. * - assassin Yesterday, 20:28:37 NFLN just couldn't help spoiling that one huh* - gvibes Yesterday, 20:27:38 Schefter spoiled it too* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 20:28:22 Glazer spoiled it on Twitter almost 15 minutes ago. Crazy.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 20:28:12 Ty Simpson at 13, HFS!* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:27:02 I trust McVay but damn. I wonder how Stafford feels. Is he done?* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 20:29:13 last year?* - Ari Gold Yesterday, 20:30:23 he's 38. can't have that many years left.* - Orangeillini Yesterday, 20:30:09 I mean Brady and Rodgers played until mid 40s* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 20:31:00 Rodgers was 40 and 41 the last 2 seasons and quite average. Brady is an outlier.* - Orangeillini Yesterday, 20:47:56 Yes but he still played and most likely will still be playing this season - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 20:49:34 Flacco is still playing too. Plenty of QBs. - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 20:51:20 Stafford has also had more injuries. I don’t think he’s lasting long - bjl63 Yesterday, 20:32:20 Also, might be time to just turn off the TV feed entirely. These spoilers are insane* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:27:48 If only they could stop wasting time and just announce the fucking picks that are in - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 20:30:43 It’s a TV show and the NFL wants it like this. I don’t think it’s that big a deal* - bjl63 Yesterday, 20:33:29 Assuming McVay is sticking around, that’s a great spot for him* - bjl63 Yesterday, 20:27:48 Who am I to question Sean McVay, but WTF?* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 20:27:43 to the Rams no less* - Orangeillini Yesterday, 20:27:32 Annoyed Dallas got Downs. effers * - MC Yesterday, 20:22:14 Cowboys won the draft!* - bbonb Yesterday, 20:31:21 This the kid that screwed over Iowa twice right?* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 20:20:38 Yep* - illini21 Yesterday, 20:24:19 Don't want to shock you, but love the Dolphins being like "You think we have enough picks NOW" - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:20:19 Don't know about this one, Miami* - gvibes Yesterday, 20:19:31 Yeah, love the trade down process, not sure on the pick,* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:20:52 Cowboys gotta be taking Downs right? * - MC Yesterday, 20:13:40 great luck for him to fall to them bc hes a stud* - Mrap24 Yesterday, 20:19:45 Man, doesn’t get much better than that for the Giants* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:06:45 Is a guard worth it there over Downs? I don’t know their safety situation.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 20:11:47 I’m a line slut, so yes, even if he ends up at G* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 20:14:22 Well this draft doesn’t make sense * - MC Yesterday, 20:00:18 They never do. That’s why they’re fun* - bjl63 Yesterday, 20:00:51 2 picks behind but gotta make sure to get those commercials in - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 19:55:31 tOSU with 3 picks in the top 7. - Illiniphil Yesterday, 19:50:57 And their best player is still on the board….* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:52:49 Moving to 8 minutes is as great a change as the pitch clock in MLB* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:48:52 except they can't keep up. the broadcast is like 2 picks behind twitter* - snipes824 Yesterday, 19:50:02 Not sure they needed to move up for that* - gvibes Yesterday, 19:45:59 lol, holy shit. What a waste of a trade up.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:45:31 Mitch Trubisky nod* - CoronaTheirAss Yesterday, 19:48:33 Oh look an Illinois highlight!* - biclops Yesterday, 19:42:41 The giants going hard on the edge rusher* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 19:41:18 Great fall for the giants* - CoronaTheirAss Yesterday, 19:41:14 A defense of all edges* - gvibes Yesterday, 19:40:33 And zero of them interested in stopping the run* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:41:28 Titans Reddit is angry.* - nash Yesterday, 19:35:55 Who are the chiefs trading up for?* - gvibes Yesterday, 19:35:14 Pick already in before Reese got on stage. Chiefs not wasting any time getting their guy.* - Orangeillini Yesterday, 19:42:05 I’d guess OL* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:43:42 Or not* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:45:08 giants, browns, and skins have to be loving life.* - Ari Gold Yesterday, 19:34:41 I know you want to give your #1 pick a receiver but man - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 19:34:27 Wow. I like Tate, but 4? Especially with Reese sitting there…* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:31:48 Tate before Reese, Styles, and Downs* - Orangeillini Yesterday, 19:31:42 and love. crazy to me.* - Ari Gold Yesterday, 19:32:37 Goddam. That seems like two bad picks in a row* - gvibes Yesterday, 19:31:37 i like this year’s pace much better.* - Ari Gold Yesterday, 19:30:56 Bad teams stay bad for a reason. Poor Cardinals fans.* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 19:27:27 I wouldn't take an RB that high no matter what. But love is great and a difference maker* - Taz Yesterday, 19:35:18 People killed the Lions for taking Gibbs. That worked ok* - JacobRDaugherty Yesterday, 19:33:24 Alshon Jeanty says hi.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:37:21 Lets check back in 2 years* - JacobRDaugherty Yesterday, 19:44:38 The Lions also had a competent OL and QB in place* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:34:29 Love never answered the question why his skill set is better then other RBs. - ibdoc Yesterday, 19:33:00 gotta think they couldn't get their asking price. so they took the best player* - DanSaint Yesterday, 19:29:30 A RB is never the best player in their situation in that spot. It’s a luxury pick.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:30:36 i've seen Love called probably the best football player in this draft* - DanSaint Yesterday, 19:32:58 How did the Giants do with Saquan? How have the Falcons done with Bijan? - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 19:41:07 I’ve seen the same. I just disagree with that evaluation.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:39:05 Now trade up to 25 to take Simpson!* - bjl63 Yesterday, 19:29:21 Yep, so dumb.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:28:31 Yeah this feels like buying a sports car when you're homeless - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 19:28:28 Damn, Dianna Russini had so much incriminating stuff on twitter she just killed her accoujt. - Toonces Yesterday, 19:22:23 The staring at my 4 day old baby named Mike tweet is crazy. - nash Yesterday, 19:32:05 I'll feel bad for her when she owns it. - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 19:29:14 Very fair.* - Toonces Yesterday, 19:32:02 How the hell was she not found out before then?* - ATL Yesterday, 19:28:03 They flew Taylor Macgregor all the way down to Miami for a 60 second interview? - biclops Yesterday, 19:16:06 I’m glad. Keeps her away from Cubs broadcasts. - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 19:18:05 *scrambles to mute it before Mendoza starts talking* * - Orangeillini Yesterday, 19:14:49 Him and Kirk Cousins in Sin City is a christian reality show waiting to happen.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:17:37 So the Bears pick in about 3.5 hours?* - shua Yesterday, 19:14:33 it's only 8 minutes between picks now so might be about 2* - DanSaint Yesterday, 19:20:13 Ok, now the fun starts.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:14:26 This is revolting. Even before the rapist was celebrated.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 19:06:20 Which one? (Sadly)* - Taz Yesterday, 19:17:35 I absolutely hate the start of drafts. get the teams on the clock!* - snipes824 Yesterday, 19:05:55 Just start the damn thing already - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 19:05:08 All the books taking all the bets off the board* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 19:01:54 In the pantheon of stupid, pointless things... - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 18:50:09 Thought this was going to be a post about terrible towels.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 18:59:53 This is such a boring draft, just can’t get my interest up for it* - OB25 Yesterday, 18:45:44 Could be worse - biclops Yesterday, 18:49:53 Illini to watch in the draft?* - Taz Yesterday, 18:40:10 Will be interesting to see if Luke gets picked late Saturday - bjl63 Yesterday, 18:48:50 Jacaty Sacks* - biclops Yesterday, 18:44:54 Are we watching ABC, ESPN, or NFL Network?* - biclops Yesterday, 18:33:13 I’m leaning ESPN. Greeny >>> Eisen and I think Schrager tips the scales - bjl63 Yesterday, 18:46:00 Pickens just signed his Franchise Tag. Wonder if he’s on the move tonight.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 18:17:55 When are the Bears comp picks?* - Dilbert Yesterday, 12:29:18 Vrabel’s gonna need to have more difficult conversations… - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 12:22:33 ooo - AintHatin Yesterday, 18:01:12 Now 2024 in Mississippi per TMZ… - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 17:18:43 Cause she's got a -- GREAT ASS!* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 17:22:18 Her son’s name is Mike, born 9 months after she was reporting from Tennessee. - KCWildcat Yesterday, 15:54:32 I hope he didn't use the trickle-truth method. Just rip the band-aid off, Mike* - Sammich Yesterday, 13:22:46 Same night Rudy Gobert got diagnosed with COVID - Chicago1995 Yesterday, 13:01:59 He’s already taking day 3 off for therapy lol - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 12:39:20 According to that USA Today reporter that got canned, this type of stuff between Russini and NFL - voiceofreason Yesterday, 12:42:30 Weren’t the AZ photos allegedly taken by a PI hired by her husband?* - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 12:50:12 Don’t think we know. All we know is whoever offered them recognized Vrabel and not her* - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 12:53:40 I thought it was a PI hired by Vrabel's wife - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 12:52:23 I heard the person taking the pictures didn’t know it was Russini. - QcIlliniFan Yesterday, 15:59:24 2 years in a row the biggest stories around this time have been about the insiders themselves! - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 12:45:33 RECEIPTS!* - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 12:29:05 Thank god for Benjo. - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 12:25:26 Which feed is the best for analysis and non-spoilers? GTFO with "sources" b4 each pick* - Desert Yesterday, 10:17:04 Can I use this place to reiterate my vociferous opposition to the Cards drafting Simpson? - uofi1998 Yesterday, 10:55:16 For real. I can get behind Love at 3 and best available OL in the 2nd. - Desert Yesterday, 13:18:49 Honestly, this year needs to suck without any encumbrance of having a 1st round QB... - uofi1998 Yesterday, 16:00:57 I can't wait to get the Cards 2027 1st and this years 3rd for Pick 25* - JacobRDaugherty Yesterday, 11:59:07 Oooh, both "reiterate: and "vociferous" in one post?? This place is getting fancy. - osklister Yesterday, 11:29:30 I tried with Shemar last year. Didn’t work.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 11:14:25 We are 2 fans of different teams in the exact same boat. - uofi1998 Yesterday, 11:16:00 I’ve found myself basically muting it and listening to The Athletic Football Show stream. - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 10:26:29 Can’t escape it on either broadcast anymore but NFLN is usually a little better* - OB25 Yesterday, 10:20:43 What are you looking for the Bears to do tonight? - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 7:11:34 Kiper says the Bear take Edge: R Mason Thomas. That seems way early for him to go, imo* - ibdoc Yesterday, 11:04:48 Better than Parker, but yes, seems way too high. And is he a fit?* - bjl63 Yesterday, 11:25:56 Way worse fit if we’re using what DA usually goes for. - VIV Yesterday, 11:33:14 Sorry to keep beating the dead horse and bagging on Parker, but... - bjl63 Yesterday, 11:38:52 No idea who i want but i'll convince myself that whoever they take is going to be a stud* - illini21 Yesterday, 9:51:41 I’ve convinced myself I’m gonna hate their whole draft - bjl63 Yesterday, 10:22:25 I think I’ll shoulder shrug any of their picks at 25. Hard to get excited with the options. - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 10:28:05 I think they can get a pretty good OT at 25. That would probably excite me a little - bjl63 Yesterday, 10:46:00 I’m just sick of putting assets into OT. - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 11:28:44 Also Spacks, I’ll have to give you my “you be the GM” picks after the fact. * - VIV Yesterday, 9:43:05 Gonna have to go on the honor’s system! - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 10:09:08 Thoughts - VIV Yesterday, 9:41:16 Lot of noise this week that Stukes could go late round 1! Had him pegged for 57. - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 10:12:12 Isn’t Stukes more a nickel than a S? - bjl63 Yesterday, 10:17:55 A lot of people think he’ll be a safety in the NFL* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 10:25:40 I like the Oregon Safety a lot, so him or the best DT/DE available. - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 8:30:14 Pass rush. Anything to create a pass rush - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 8:17:06 No one at 25 will help - bjl63 Yesterday, 8:28:12 I’d be very surprised if Jacas is there at 57. * - VIV Yesterday, 9:42:11 Could be but I think an edge in that range is every bit as good as who’s there at 25 - bjl63 Yesterday, 10:20:50 Based on draft boards, there’s tons of edges in the Bears range. - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 11:24:50 It's a reach IMO because none appear to have a lot of upside in terms of pass rush - bjl63 Yesterday, 11:49:16 So you want high production guys with big ceilings. Not drafting in the top 10 anymore, BJL! ;)* - Carl Spackler Yesterday, 11:51:54 I'm also, for a change with you, about maybe trading down - bjl63 Yesterday, 12:01:32 I just don't want them to draft for positions of need - bjl63 Yesterday, 11:57:19 I am resigned to them taking Parker. I’ll go to bed disappointed - bjl63 Yesterday, 7:54:46 draft a player that has a really good impact on the field - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 7:18:24 OFFICIAL VIV FINAL MOCK DRAFT - VIV April 22, 2026, 20:28:02 Gross* - bjl63 April 22, 2026, 21:58:55 Kind of wild how much less attention I’m paying to this draft. Not sure if this is because - gvibes April 22, 2026, 19:01:00 Yeah I'm typically a draft junkie but it's been a total zero for me this year - illini21 Yesterday, 7:19:37 Now the important stuff.... - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 10:07:50 Bears should have done with vinyl sided suburban home development* - Chilango Yesterday, 9:48:16 Preferable to this flag for sho - KingTalkyTiki Yesterday, 12:51:37 Why wouldn't the Bears go with Bear Down? - IlliniJuice07 April 22, 2026, 10:18:32 Could be worse....."Go Saints". - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 10:53:50 I don't have a problem with either Monsters of the Midway or Bear Down - IlliniSax05 April 22, 2026, 10:26:13 The Bailey v Reese selection at 2 has been crazy. - VIV April 22, 2026, 9:03:32 biggs is going with young at 25, but said they could trade up to 20ish for a 3rd to get an edge or - Ari Gold April 22, 2026, 7:26:02 Just seems like an Allen type. Please no trade up.* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 7:39:06 My Big Board for the Bears at #25 - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 21:38:48 I’ll drive to Halas hall and punch Poles if he takes either Woods or Parker - bjl63 April 22, 2026, 8:00:42 Lots of predictions of Parker to the bears in the last few days. * - VIV April 22, 2026, 8:59:12 Meh. Eventually, Bears will need to invest draft capital in premier positions on the line. - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 8:18:44 Warts are expected. But those guys were just bad last year - bjl63 April 22, 2026, 8:25:20 But the production has at least been there with Parker in the past. 11 sacks as a soph. 6 FF. - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 8:26:32 2025, for me, erases 2024. Weak schedule weak production - bjl63 April 22, 2026, 8:30:47 you may be on to something with the cb. biggs claims it’s a bigger need than most people think.* - Ari Gold April 22, 2026, 7:45:05 There are a ton of guys that fit Allen’s profile in rounds 3/4.* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 7:52:03 Also doing some mocks/looking at boards, some thoughts on matching draft slot with position needs. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 21:46:58 lying season RUMOURS- buying or selling? - VIV April 21, 2026, 10:18:12 You covered a lot of them, but here's a few while I think through some more. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 12:59:32 responses - VIV April 21, 2026, 13:15:12 I had Lawrence as my "I feel like the Bears are gonna take this guy" like 2 weeks ago. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 13:18:00 Like with DT I worry that they’re likely reaching if they take an edge at 25 - bjl63 April 21, 2026, 13:40:46 I think it’s a reach only in that not too much of a difference between 20-50. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 14:07:23 NM* - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 13:00:00 Well this is no fun. I agree with all of these except for the Titans and Love.* - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 11:01:40 throw some of yours out.* - VIV April 21, 2026, 11:35:26 NM* - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 13:00:24 Local talk is all about Love at 3 and trade back in to get Simpson. - Desert April 21, 2026, 10:59:58 And lest there be any confusion, I think this plan is dumb as hell. - Desert April 21, 2026, 11:40:20 Yeah... get the best player on the board not named Love or trade out. - uofi1998 April 21, 2026, 11:56:16 Trade out no matter what. Avoid Simpson landmine. - uofi1998 April 21, 2026, 11:37:34 between Allgeier and Love, you would have $25M in guaranteed money committed to the RB position. - VIV April 21, 2026, 11:04:40 Heard Ran Carthon say he totally gets why the Cardinals would do this. They need explosives! - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 11:11:21 I can't see how an RB at 3 makes sense. If he's not, like, a top 3 RB he's overpaid* - gvibes April 21, 2026, 11:04:03 RB at 3 would have the most guaranteed money of any RB In the league on their current deal. - VIV April 21, 2026, 11:07:20 Lots of chatter that Jermod McCoy could slip into the 2nd round due to his knee injury. - Carl Spackler April 20, 2026, 20:28:32 That knee drove the Bengals trade Saturday. If they were comfortable with it they would have - voiceofreason April 20, 2026, 21:49:53 Reading more about this, it’s due to a bone plug put in not related to the ACL? - Carl Spackler April 20, 2026, 21:23:54 I like the Toledo safety at 25. I just don't think one of the DTs are gonna be there worth taking - DanSaint April 20, 2026, 20:30:45 EMW or an OT are my hopes at this point - bjl63 April 20, 2026, 21:18:27 Jimmy G considering retirement. He’s made $156MM in his career. HFS* - Carl Spackler April 20, 2026, 14:50:22 definitely didn't know he was still on a roster* - assassin April 20, 2026, 15:21:52 Also now 6 teams with multiple firsts, that's fun* - Carl Spackler April 18, 2026, 20:42:15 Lawrence to Cincy for package including 10th pick * - MC April 18, 2026, 19:29:06 Wait, there’s nothing else going back to the Bengals?! Great deal for the Giants.* - Carl Spackler April 18, 2026, 20:26:27 I must have a higher view of Lawrence than most because I think it is about right-ish* - gvibes April 18, 2026, 22:08:06 He’s a 28 year old stud. This is a fantastic move for the Bengals. Add in the lower value of the 10 - voiceofreason April 18, 2026, 23:23:27 If he's actually willing to play on his current contract, it's pretty sweet. - gvibes April 18, 2026, 23:30:31 Almost assuredly. Bengals are win now mode. Even with the extension this makes sense.* - voiceofreason April 19, 2026, 0:05:25 Yeah 1 yr/28 isn't bad at all. Had a down year last year, but over the last 4-5, - gvibes April 19, 2026, 11:28:06 He’s in that category for sure. Total game wrecker in the middle. Above and beyond - voiceofreason April 19, 2026, 12:55:53 Yeah this is a pretty wild move by the Bengals.* - OB25 April 18, 2026, 20:28:26 Bengals are win now so seems like a pretty good deal considering their DL has been trash* - bjl63 April 18, 2026, 21:18:25 and for some players I'm lower on than the consensus - VIV April 17, 2026, 13:11:54 Brazzell apparently has played all but 2 snaps the last 2 years on the same aide - bjl63 April 17, 2026, 22:34:28 Will Anderson Jr signs 3 year, $150MM extension with Texans. - Carl Spackler April 17, 2026, 12:51:15 Also, the Texans trade for Anderson was a shocking amount of draft value to give up for a non-QB. - Carl Spackler April 17, 2026, 13:00:05 Thought this was a great article on draft value + free agent availability - Carl Spackler April 16, 2026, 21:03:19 i mean, he says in the article that this doesn't show hit rate. it's circular logic. - VIV April 17, 2026, 10:32:05 I don't think the article is as much about a single metric as it is the combo of the two. - Carl Spackler April 17, 2026, 22:12:30 Talking a bit more in depth about some of the players I'm higher on than consensus: - VIV April 16, 2026, 12:46:36 heh, this made me remember Mike Brown's Brain - Sammich April 16, 2026, 13:08:58 per the Rich Hill draft trade chart. 25 + 57 = 14. if Caleb Downs falls to 14, are you moving up? - VIV April 15, 2026, 15:34:39 Yes. - Carl Spackler April 15, 2026, 15:56:09 i genuinely think he's the best player in the draft. getting him for #25 and #57 is a steal* - VIV April 15, 2026, 15:59:01 Trading up for a safety in a deep safety draft makes me wretch a bit. - Carl Spackler April 16, 2026, 12:52:32 What are the chances of falling to 14? Slim to none?* - ibdoc April 15, 2026, 15:44:09 i think he drops to somewhere in the 10-12 range - VIV April 15, 2026, 15:47:21 Ian Rapaport says Dexter Lawrence and NYG contract talks have “reached an impasse” - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 21:43:33 For draft nerds: A new mock draft simulator used by the stock exchange guys today. - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 20:55:06 Sherrone Moore avoids jail time - Sounder April 14, 2026, 15:38:02 Russini resigns from The Athletic* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 14:49:16 She's going to be working for Barstool by the end of the month.* - Warrin'_Illini April 14, 2026, 14:56:15 Well I guess that pretty much settles the debate on what happened. - OB25 April 14, 2026, 14:54:34 I can't wait to see what kind of havoc TMZ setting up a DC office is going to cause* - Sounder April 14, 2026, 15:39:01 I hope everyone at TMZ dies in a fire* - assassin April 14, 2026, 15:53:18 Normally I totally agree, but if they can use their evil powers for good - Sounder April 14, 2026, 15:59:37 I don't know if that would even do anything - Sammich April 14, 2026, 16:39:33 Oh, he's basically untouchable, I just want to see him get humiliated* - Sounder April 14, 2026, 17:42:26 if you're not humiliated being a trump lackey, then you are incapable of humiliation* - snipes824 April 14, 2026, 20:34:24 Sounds like Vrabel world. The people that shopped the pics didn’t know who she was - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 14:55:33 cutting to the chase because I was getting bored of positional breakdowns- VIV TOP 100 - VIV April 14, 2026, 12:23:56 nm - VIV April 16, 2026, 12:45:56 What do you think of McCoy having been removed from some boards because of the knee? - voiceofreason April 14, 2026, 16:32:38 McCoy was awesome in 2024. I obviously have no way of knowing how the knee looks - VIV April 15, 2026, 14:08:12 I’ve got him circled as my pick to click to slide into the 20s* - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 16:52:23 I would be shocked.* - voiceofreason April 14, 2026, 19:30:53 Well I thought my take would be a little spicy, but after updated mocks this AM, looks like not. - Carl Spackler April 15, 2026, 12:36:52 I have been Wishcasting Makai Lemon falling to 25 for 3 months* - JacobRDaugherty April 14, 2026, 14:36:20 They do need a WR but round 3 is probably when I’d consider it* - bjl63 April 14, 2026, 15:41:50 Good God, Lemon!* - Sammich April 14, 2026, 14:46:16 No thanks. Make Ben earn his paycheck with the weapons he has.* - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 14:43:40 Need to run a ton of 2-TE sets to maximize Loveland’s usage, WR3 isn’t going to be too critical… - OB25 April 14, 2026, 14:46:58 Bottom line: Ben is a great offensive mind. - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 14:53:14 I think Makai Lemon is going to be awesome. I think it is not a need - JacobRDaugherty April 14, 2026, 17:13:54 Jacas at 26? Seems high for a 7th rounder - illini222 April 14, 2026, 13:18:57 chort* - VIV April 14, 2026, 13:19:44 The more I learn, the less I like the idea of a DT at 25. I think that’s reaching - bjl63 April 14, 2026, 13:10:57 it's a thin class at DT and the best ones are run-first. - VIV April 14, 2026, 13:18:55 If I had to bet on our pick at 25, I’d bet Zion Young or Malachi Lawrence.* - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 14:42:49 Lawrence is very intriguing. I think his skillset was compared to Mack’s - bjl63 April 14, 2026, 15:37:13 I hear a lot of conflicting stuff on Young. Sounds like a fit but also not a great rusher - bjl63 April 14, 2026, 13:45:47 nope. not a great pass rusher. the best run defending DE in the draft, though.* - VIV April 14, 2026, 15:26:02 putting some tiers on it - VIV April 14, 2026, 12:39:27 This is strictly BPA, right? No adjustment for positional value?* - Sammich April 14, 2026, 12:29:57 for the most part, yes. i give QBs a bit of a bump - VIV April 14, 2026, 12:35:11 OTs - VIV April 10, 2026, 17:06:57 not going to talk about TEs - VIV April 10, 2026, 15:47:14 I think they grab one in the 7th in a deep TE draft. But you’d have to talk about like 7th rounders. - Carl Spackler April 10, 2026, 16:14:19 yeah, i think the bears could use a true Y to be a designated blocker - VIV April 10, 2026, 17:08:15 Tanner Arkin? If he finds an NFL role it'd be primarily as a blocker* - RVA April 14, 2026, 12:49:28 I want the safety from Oregon. Tackling machine.* - Toonces April 9, 2026, 19:07:52 I prefer the Toldeo safety but either one may be the best pick* - bjl63 April 9, 2026, 19:23:03 I’m a fan of them both. I’d prefer Thieneman, but I think both are first round players. * - VIV April 9, 2026, 20:35:31 for fun I tried to do another AI Mock Draft for the Bears - DanSaint April 9, 2026, 18:33:47 Gonna be really hard to draft Isaiah Bond in the 2nd. He was in last year’s draft. * - VIV April 9, 2026, 20:37:16 Also - VIV April 9, 2026, 22:57:23 well here's the reason...maybe? - DanSaint April 9, 2026, 18:37:23 The draft pods I listen to all are fans of Gabe. McShay LOVES him* - bjl63 April 9, 2026, 19:24:37 Maybe stop using AI - IlliniSax05 April 9, 2026, 19:20:27 I did it this time to see if it pulled the same late round as it did last time - DanSaint April 9, 2026, 19:30:34 WRs Part 2 - VIV April 9, 2026, 15:05:32 Skyler Bell is intriguing* - bjl63 April 9, 2026, 15:13:56 A bit undersized, a bit old, played against poor competition - VIV April 9, 2026, 16:03:45 WRs (part 1) - VIV April 8, 2026, 15:16:53 Your description of Tate reminds me of Anquan Boldin. I loved that dude.* - DT April 9, 2026, 18:32:55 Germie Bernard reminds me of Matthew Golden from last year - bjl63 April 8, 2026, 15:45:02 He feels like the type of WR Ben Johnson would prefer with his route running precision. - Carl Spackler April 8, 2026, 17:29:48 Really? I don’t think they’re similar. - VIV April 8, 2026, 16:36:19 Not in style of play, in their not making much impact in games I saw* - bjl63 April 8, 2026, 16:38:51 Anyone following the Diana Russini drama? - KCWildcat April 8, 2026, 9:38:43 This seems pretty meh to me.* - Carl Spackler April 8, 2026, 12:44:35 Imagine blowing up your career and marriage in one fell swoop. - Toonces April 8, 2026, 11:37:25 So not only was there the accusation she was hooking up with the Redskins GM for scoops - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 11:06:56 She should lay it down on my face.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 10:45:17 she's no kay adams, but yes* - VIV April 8, 2026, 10:46:34 "Don't ask me about my business, Kay." - osklister April 9, 2026, 17:53:39 it's incredible there's someone worse at tangential word vomit than JeffFrank - assassin April 9, 2026, 18:46:02 The price for scoops is wiiiild, Craig* - chorizo April 8, 2026, 10:38:04 OB25 is… a couple of posts below* - DocWalk20 April 8, 2026, 10:25:45 Sorry OB25* - KCWildcat April 8, 2026, 11:07:27 My mock: - DanSaint April 7, 2026, 20:33:22 Bears only 7 round mock (no trades- sorry spackler) - VIV April 8, 2026, 12:05:23 Yes, please on the first two picks. Big fan of Dunker* - illini21 April 8, 2026, 12:31:27 zero chance Jacas is a 7th rounder. he's going to go between the bears picks at 25 and 57 - VIV April 8, 2026, 10:20:23 I thought same but when I double checked with co pilot it listed him as a 6th/7th rounder - DanSaint April 8, 2026, 10:49:38 *blank stare* - IlliniSax05 April 8, 2026, 10:55:52 LOL, that used to be a common reply around here. :-) * - osklister April 8, 2026, 12:03:02 I struggled late and used co-pilot to help fill out using needs - DanSaint April 8, 2026, 11:09:32 that's weird - VIV April 8, 2026, 11:31:16 I like this site - MC April 8, 2026, 11:30:14 Can't tell if serious - illini21 April 8, 2026, 8:22:14 Shhhh..dont ruin the damn dream dude!* - DanSaint April 8, 2026, 10:48:23 Well this is weird - OB25 April 7, 2026, 20:04:26 I know right. Nobody gets in pools in March* - Desert April 8, 2026, 11:21:38 When I first saw that story and pics I thought big deal - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 10:24:58 yeah.... awkward* - VIV April 8, 2026, 10:14:13 OFFICIAL VIV MOCK DRAFT 1.0 - VIV April 7, 2026, 12:22:38 "Few are more tapped into the NFL draft than Daniel Jeremiah" - Poldark April 8, 2026, 8:32:27 i like her, too (though not as much as mike vrabel). also, I watched YOUR GUY Pat Coogan - VIV April 8, 2026, 10:01:19 Bengals love Downs from what I’m hearing. And their Oline was among the best after week 8 - voiceofreason April 7, 2026, 21:37:35 really? that would be great news for you. - VIV April 8, 2026, 10:12:59 Warren you amazing safety.* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 13:05:09 *sharpens knife* *scrolls to 27* - MC April 7, 2026, 12:33:58 fine. next time you're getting Lee Hunter.* - VIV April 7, 2026, 12:51:33 HYPOTHETICAL: You’re Ryan Poles. The Jets call and offer you their 5 firsts next 2 years for Caleb. - Carl Spackler April 7, 2026, 8:54:18 Guys, I also said no, relax. - Carl Spackler April 7, 2026, 12:35:02 HEY SPACKLER - VIV April 7, 2026, 14:07:47 That's just poor planning right there! ;) Bummer!* - Carl Spackler April 8, 2026, 21:12:30 Well that sucks* - illini21 April 8, 2026, 8:22:46 yeah, i'll be in england, so I won't see any of it. * - VIV April 8, 2026, 10:13:31 5 firsts over 2 years? - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 10:48:46 Bagent, I think, would be at least an average NFL starter - bjl63 April 7, 2026, 11:24:11 I'm not gonna ruin Caleb Williams' life just to hop back on the draft carousel* - Sammich April 7, 2026, 9:39:53 Lucy Harris smart smart smart Martin Harris dumb* - gvibes April 7, 2026, 9:38:55 what? no. why? no. huh?* - VIV April 7, 2026, 9:36:48 I appreciate your love of roster building but Caleb is the guy.* - Toonces April 7, 2026, 9:32:22 Hell yeah, give me 5 shots at finding the next Trubinsky* - Tortillini April 7, 2026, 9:31:32 Shut your mouth Spackler, go run a mock simulator where you get 15 6th round picks or something - OB25 April 7, 2026, 9:26:03 I wouldn’t think twice about saying no.* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 9:07:21 I'm not trading Caleb. Especially now that we know he and Ben are a good fit.* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 9:06:41 No way in hell. - bjl63 April 7, 2026, 9:04:10 not a chance - IlliniSax05 April 7, 2026, 9:03:22 Similar to last year, I find myself in a place where nothing looks good for our options at #25. - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 12:24:17 Depends on what you want on the DL - VIV April 6, 2026, 18:50:14 Yeah I liked McDonald at that spot for a long time but people keep saying he doesn’t fit Allen’s D. - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 19:56:19 Some think McDonald has next to no ceiling as an interior rusher - bjl63 April 7, 2026, 9:05:38 Dexter Lawrence (Giants All-Pro DT) has requested a trade* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 12:10:00 seeing potential Tyreek Hill to Bears chatter on the twits* - assassin April 3, 2026, 16:43:31 His leg kind of exploded last time we saw him. - VIV April 3, 2026, 17:17:42 I think I'm good.* - Sammich April 3, 2026, 17:02:12 NFL officially rejects the Bears final appeal for comp picks - OB25 April 3, 2026, 10:53:39 So dumb - CanHartlebHireSnider April 3, 2026, 10:57:03 and Cunningham reports to the white guy that has no experience* - shua April 3, 2026, 12:15:08 Not to mention NFL hired 10 coaches and a few “lead football guys” this offseason, none minorities - Carl Spackler April 3, 2026, 11:35:11 Not that I've kept up with everything here, but if Atlanta suddenly promotes this guy next year... - osklister April 3, 2026, 11:55:04 Doubt it. - Carl Spackler April 3, 2026, 12:11:09 it sounds like if someone just poached him to be GM, the Falcons would get picks* - shua April 3, 2026, 12:17:25 so weird, considering they give out comp picks like candy* - shua April 3, 2026, 10:55:46 And it hurts absolutely no one. Not one single team would complain about it - IlliniSax05 April 3, 2026, 11:02:24 A complete crock of shit - IlliniSax05 April 3, 2026, 10:54:56 Such a load of shit* - illini21 April 3, 2026, 10:54:14 Uar Bernard is my guy - ATL April 3, 2026, 8:04:08 Gabe - jdl April 2, 2026, 14:42:58 i'm a big gabe guy - VIV April 2, 2026, 15:43:42 Seems like a Dennis Allen fit too* - gvibes April 2, 2026, 17:11:42 10 yard would be only .01 back of the top of the edge pool at the combine. - gvibes April 2, 2026, 14:46:28 Kirk Cousins is generational in signing contracts - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 10:35:54 Kirk cousins' career did not age well for Bomani Jones* - illini21 April 3, 2026, 14:34:41 Just think how much more he'd be worth if had more than 1 career playoff win* - illini222 April 3, 2026, 14:21:48 second only to bamm.* - Ari Gold April 2, 2026, 13:34:57 LV paying him 20M this season seems insane. Go sign more OL with that money!* - John Coctostan April 2, 2026, 12:19:20 They’re only paying him ~$11MM. Falcons on the hook for the other ~$9MM. - Carl Spackler April 2, 2026, 12:37:42 gotcha. point stands though. - John Coctostan April 2, 2026, 12:46:18 Lotta talk they want Mendoza to sit most or all of the season. - Carl Spackler April 2, 2026, 12:51:16 By my count he’s signed for $559 million total dollars - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 10:41:17 Stafford and Rodgers have both topped $600. I think those are the only two beating him - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 15:50:04 Bought his own golf course even* - gvibes April 2, 2026, 14:46:59 Fourth round pick. :-O - osklister April 2, 2026, 11:58:25 Hey VIV, you may enjoy this - Ben Solak's all-film team - MC April 1, 2026, 19:45:25 I did enjoy this! - VIV April 2, 2026, 12:33:44 Seemed like it was trending this way, Puka Nacua heading to rehab* - OB25 April 1, 2026, 19:22:10 I think he's already there * - MC April 1, 2026, 19:42:40 RBs - VIV April 1, 2026, 13:01:16 What if Love falls and is available at 25. Should the Bears take him? - bjl63 April 1, 2026, 14:34:21 If Ana de Armas wants to blow you…Should you let her? - digs April 1, 2026, 14:45:08 Lol* - CoronaTheirAss April 1, 2026, 15:06:31 Absolutely. He's a complete game changer * - illini21 April 1, 2026, 14:41:04 i would eat my hat. i would put it at like 99% that he goes top 10. - VIV April 1, 2026, 14:37:48 no - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2026, 14:36:45 Warren and McCaskey said Bears are still appealing the comp pick issue - AintHatin April 1, 2026, 11:36:46 Seems like something they should have done before the draft order was set. - Carl Spackler April 1, 2026, 14:10:53 ian cunningham was in the GM photo at the NFL annual meeting* - VIV April 1, 2026, 11:39:23 Did they put an asterisk above his head in the picture?* - OB25 April 1, 2026, 11:47:25 it was a tiny Matt Ryan head* - shua April 1, 2026, 11:51:00 So what you’re saying is, the best approach may be to trade down in the first round - Carl Spackler March 31, 2026, 11:52:21 Just like last year, this draft seems deep at positions the Bears need. Hopefully they execute. - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2026, 13:18:49 the problem will be finding someone who wants to trade up* - VIV March 31, 2026, 12:46:20 Yup. Too bad Terry Fontenot isn’t still calling shots somewhere. - Carl Spackler March 31, 2026, 12:57:29 I’m guessing Simpson is long gone by 25* - bjl63 March 31, 2026, 13:50:01 There's always a sucker out there...* - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 12:55:05 What is the Cardinals 2nd round pick? Asking for a friend* - JacobRDaugherty March 31, 2026, 13:05:32 I am assuming it's early... but IDK* - uofi1998 April 1, 2026, 11:39:16 34* - VIV April 1, 2026, 13:54:18 QBs - VIV March 31, 2026, 10:42:43 I am absolutely ready to mock everyone who says Allar could be thing post-draft* - MC April 1, 2026, 19:46:01 I think Simpson in the top 9 sounds amazing. He’s definitely worth a top 9 pick.* - voiceofreason April 1, 2026, 19:36:39 There were some weird takeaways recently from the Vikings getting Murray to “stay in school” - Carl Spackler March 31, 2026, 12:37:39 I did see a mock yesterday (CBS, I think) that had Luke getting drafted in Round 7 to Tampa. That'd - LovetheChief March 31, 2026, 12:30:24 backup to Baker seems like a good fit for Luke* - illini21 March 31, 2026, 13:56:14 Was thinking exactly the same thing.* - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 14:49:40 The Cardinals are going to have to take a flier on somebody. I'm hoping Nussmeier in the 3rd. - Desert March 31, 2026, 10:54:35 Honestly, none of them... give me a journeyman for a year... hell, give me Luke later... - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 10:55:40 Arbys* - Desert March 31, 2026, 11:05:44 Wondering if this is finally the year we get local blackouts again... - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 12:44:59 If the Cardinals take Simpson, that might be it... not sure I can handle this franchise anymore.* - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 10:47:28 Preach. I wish I could quit them, but the heart wants what the heart wants* - Desert March 31, 2026, 10:55:33 Gave them up when I was 12... can do it again at (almost) 50. Mike Bidwell was supposed to be... - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 10:58:28 i think someone is going to take him in the first round. * - VIV March 31, 2026, 10:49:38 Grenade* - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 10:50:25 I saw some hype pieces on Mesidor and now I want SF to take him. - MC March 31, 2026, 9:58:32 When you think of older prospects, think of Akheem! - VIV March 31, 2026, 10:48:54 delete - VIV March 31, 2026, 9:54:09 View thread; Collapse ^ Wordle 1770 3/6 - Illiniphil Today, 2:27:53 View thread; 1 response, posted Today, 2:54:03 4 - JeffFrank Today, 2:54:03 View thread; Collapse ^ NBA Playoffs - illini222 April 14, 2026, 22:22:04 View thread; 56 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 22:32:33, View last; Ayo is adding to his next contract every game* - illini222 Yesterday, 22:32:33 Wemby should miss at least 7 days with this concussion, Spurs could be f’ed if they lose this game* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 20:58:25 Stephon Castle’s hair makes him 4-5 inches taller easily. A true advantage.* - Toonces April 21, 2026, 20:58:12 Scoot has quite a look too. Not sure what that is* - John Coctostan April 21, 2026, 21:41:05 When MJ played everyone was bald. Now everyone has crazy hair and zero bald guys.* - Toonces April 21, 2026, 21:44:40 Billy Donovan out - DanSaint April 21, 2026, 9:31:22 Good. Billy's a quality coach, but him being part of the mix would screw up the process. - AintHatin April 21, 2026, 9:56:03 Wording of this tweet makes me wonder if he’s actually going to move into a front office role* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 10:18:20 Yea. I had the same initial reaction.* - OWWDig April 21, 2026, 10:22:42 Yeah, I like Billy but the new GM has got to have a fresh slate.* - Warrin'_Illini April 21, 2026, 10:16:28 As long as there are Reinsdorf's involved, it won't matter - Chicago1995 April 21, 2026, 9:58:16 Todd Golden in - Poldark April 21, 2026, 9:37:11 Easy peasy. Golden to GSW. Donovan to FL. Kerr to CHI. Done. - Kajagoogoo April 21, 2026, 10:20:06 The announcers on the Nuggets Wolves game now are the worst announcers in history.* - gullit April 20, 2026, 22:16:16 That’s such soft shit by Bridges. Drive the ball, man.* - voiceofreason April 20, 2026, 21:48:06 And just as bad by Murray, taking and missing the long two down three* - RVA April 21, 2026, 0:26:34 not calling TO there is crazy. a full 5 seconds and you have jalen brunson* - snipes824 April 20, 2026, 21:49:56 Particularly when you can advance the ball doing it. Was kind of shocked he - voiceofreason April 20, 2026, 21:53:39 Side: Seems Bulls have their targets for the head of basketball ops - DanSaint April 20, 2026, 10:59:34 Matt Lloyd and Austin Brown from that list if I had my druthers* - JacobRDaugherty April 20, 2026, 11:52:36 Lloyd seems like the obvious Reinsdorf choice - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2026, 11:58:07 Lloyd has worked for the Bulls. That's a big strike against - bjl63 April 20, 2026, 11:56:27 had no idea the recruiting guy was now an NBA exec* - Gene Parmesan April 20, 2026, 11:07:37 You mean the guy who was scheduling Dr James Naismith, George Mikan, etc on his podcast? * - osklister April 20, 2026, 12:04:17 Had the same reaction* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2026, 11:58:16 This crowd striping in San Antonio is incredible * - assassin April 19, 2026, 20:34:41 So is wemby* - John Coctostan April 19, 2026, 21:15:01 Why is there a ventriloquist dummy in the first row at the Lakers games?* - Toonces April 18, 2026, 22:14:11 Got stood up by Madame* - Sammich April 19, 2026, 20:55:16 Houston sucks without KD. * - MC April 18, 2026, 21:53:41 I hope Terrence Shannon finds his way to a new team - OrangeSox April 18, 2026, 16:27:40 MIN seemed like such a great spot for him when he was drafted - RVA April 18, 2026, 16:56:42 Yeah, Will gets PT but the Wiz rival the Bulls’ overall incompetence - bjl63 April 18, 2026, 16:59:15 Would much rather have TJ than Ryan Dunn… but PHX is gonna PHX* - uofi1998 April 18, 2026, 16:51:19 I would rather have him than Rob Dillingham* - bjl63 April 18, 2026, 16:29:36 So would the Timberwolves. Rob is too small and can't shoot* - OrangeSox April 18, 2026, 16:30:15 Hopefully next Bulls GM gets rid of him. Hes not a future piece* - bjl63 April 18, 2026, 16:56:25 They were only playing him to rest their core guys. But yes, needs more opportunity.* - Carl Spackler April 18, 2026, 16:28:30 I'm aware of that, he's been out of their rotation all year - OrangeSox April 18, 2026, 16:29:37 Jamal Murray is cooking.* - Toonces April 18, 2026, 16:25:57 NBA is speeding up its demise with all these Prime Video games. Lakers game is first non-Prime one.* - gullit April 18, 2026, 14:47:00 You mean the league that’s a year into an 11 year 77 billion dollar tv deal?* - illini21 April 18, 2026, 15:37:08 I don't know, the league had big increases in viewership for the regular season, and they say - larue33 April 18, 2026, 15:22:25 Does that mean more younger folks watched on Prime or fewer old people did?* - RVA April 18, 2026, 16:33:54 Nike is struggling to sell basketball shoes because NBA players "aren’t as popular as they used to.. - gullit April 18, 2026, 15:42:14 Play-in games lock in the 15th pick from the Blazers. Great outcome for the Bulls* - Carl Spackler April 18, 2026, 6:24:54 Can we end the Heat Culture bullshit? - bjl63 April 14, 2026, 22:58:24 4 years in a row, first time they didn't play and beat the Bulls in one of the rounds* - illini222 April 14, 2026, 23:11:09 coby white finally breaks through!* - Ari Gold April 15, 2026, 7:04:08 Reminder that Blazers win gives the Bulls the Blazers first rounder.* - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 22:28:00 So Bulls lock up Blazers pick, should be 15 or 16 I guess?* - Carl Spackler April 15, 2026, 6:59:41 iirc, no worse than 9 and 15.* - Ari Gold April 15, 2026, 7:03:41 The Blazers pick will probably be the#17 pick, chance to be #16* - JacobRDaugherty April 15, 2026, 8:42:12 I think teams can jump them in the lottery and push them down further than 9* - Carl Spackler April 15, 2026, 7:12:47 Looks like Fears Jr would be a perfect Hornet - illini222 April 14, 2026, 22:25:28 And he's got a history of this with Adebayo - illini222 April 14, 2026, 22:26:58 View thread; Collapse ^ Politics thread for week of 4/20: I hope when this administration inevitably collapses, - doubledown April 20, 2026, 7:16:43 View thread; 216 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 21:11:54, View last; Trump: we didn’t think Iran would attack the UAE in response to our war - ATL Yesterday, 19:15:04 Guy with $20B AUM is using AI. And not in a good way. - ATL Yesterday, 18:04:48 Claude is shit at research. Some Anthropic models are good at summarizing, and some are - doubledown Yesterday, 18:59:14 CEO of Dow Chemical said today that even if the Strait fully reopens today - Stu Yesterday, 17:41:27 nm - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 17:37:43 Sleepy Joe Bid.....erm..... - UofIL6 Yesterday, 17:10:11 To be fair, that guy is boring as fuck. * - doubledown Yesterday, 19:01:09 There is no Michael Stipe in this link* - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 17:19:45 Republicans are the stupidest fucking people on the planet, and I'm sick of it. - assassin Yesterday, 14:34:05 also isn't going from 100 to 600 just a 500% increase?* - ECEIllinois Yesterday, 21:11:54 Math is hard* - DocWalk20 Yesterday, 14:35:14 What’s going on with these scientists dying? * - MC Yesterday, 12:46:23 People die. Film at 11* - Stu Yesterday, 13:37:38 Seems to be a lot of nothing. - larue33 Yesterday, 13:28:11 did their own research* - memyselfandillini Yesterday, 13:15:45 good question...seems suspicious. - Nobster Yesterday, 13:13:30 If only we had a federal bureau that could investigate.* - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 13:16:08 I'm sure Kash is keeping an eye on it. * - doubledown Yesterday, 14:18:55 Which one though?* - DocWalk20 Yesterday, 14:34:36 Snort* - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 17:21:07 Bessent floats financial support for the UAE - ATL Yesterday, 6:54:48 anything to not invest in our own citizens (with our own tax dollars)* - shua Yesterday, 9:26:41 next up, we're buying Spirit Airlines* - assassin Yesterday, 19:03:11 America First anti-check; no wars anti-check; affordability anti-check - Sammich Yesterday, 10:38:43 We need to save our dollars for all of Trump's self-dealing lawsuits against the gov't.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 9:33:50 fuck that shit* - cpsteine Yesterday, 9:21:42 How much money did the UAE invest into the presidents crypto? - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 8:01:02 At least $500 million - larue33 Yesterday, 13:32:15 Did? Or will? - doubledown Yesterday, 9:16:47 Both, no doubt* - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 17:21:36 how else are we suppose to win their hearts and minds?* - memyselfandillini Yesterday, 7:36:47 Secretary of the Navy steps down/forced out in the middle of a blockade eh - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:56:54 Sounds like Hegseth fired him. He raised/donated millions for Trump. His wife just hosted a bridal - Chuck Woodaby April 22, 2026, 17:36:36 Looks like the USS Trump actually sunk something, Phelan's career in government* - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 8:24:17 so, he didn't believe that Trump was aware of it and went to the White House personally to find out - assassin April 22, 2026, 22:45:45 We should outsource the building to the Chinese - timmer Yesterday, 1:10:59 South Korea. Seriously* - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 8:23:26 My favorite part of the Apprentice was when Trump would have an underling fire people via text.* - Chuck Woodaby April 22, 2026, 22:59:57 To be fair, service secretaries and service chiefs are not in the chain of command - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 17:22:03 Welcome, Hung Cao!* - Stu April 22, 2026, 17:19:27 ...who apparently thinks a coven of witches has taken over Monterrey CA. * - IlliniRunner April 22, 2026, 18:10:20 And who lied about his military service. * - larue33 April 22, 2026, 19:24:55 What a dummy. - SurfTheBoneyard April 22, 2026, 18:12:01 Too much garlic in the South Bay. Vampires are a Vacaville thing. - assassin April 22, 2026, 19:41:03 Um, no. Santa Carla - timmer Yesterday, 6:48:01 Tell me his nickname is Bull. - SurfTheBoneyard April 22, 2026, 17:29:51 Hey! It's wife-beater Sean Parnell. Of course he works in the Trump Administration.* - complainant April 22, 2026, 17:02:42 Crypto mogul suing Trump family is real "meteor game" vibes - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:14:53 Why do I feel like somehow the case is going to be settled and the settlement is going to be paid - doubledown April 22, 2026, 18:55:32 Strong Captain Renault feel for me. - DT April 22, 2026, 18:46:26 Can’t have people finding out about stuff like this (Posted in wrong place but you get the point) - OB25 April 22, 2026, 16:52:15 His lawsuit excludes the Trump family and he spent $6.2 million on a banana? - Chuck Woodaby April 22, 2026, 16:29:18 Lucile Bluth was way off * - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:31:31 I’ve had two people confirm this story today out of DHS. What an epic shit show… - LeatherneckIllini April 22, 2026, 15:09:30 the Army's Nuclear Surety Chief was also honey potted - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:56:03 Does (did) she report to Fugate?* - Sammich April 22, 2026, 15:52:34 He left in 2016.* - LeatherneckIllini April 22, 2026, 17:17:03 Robert B appears to be really dumb and a real piece of shit. - Chuck Woodaby April 22, 2026, 15:28:01 LOL. This admin sure has a type. - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 16:20:22 $1400 for a first date? LOL. * - IlliniRunner April 22, 2026, 15:44:46 Still completely perplexed by the relatively low oil prices and continued market strength - John Coctostan April 22, 2026, 13:54:46 The bulk of it is government intervention. The other part is that there was a lot of inventory - Stu April 22, 2026, 14:16:40 As everyone knows, I am an extraordinarily brilliant person - UofIL6 April 22, 2026, 13:17:19 oops.* - LeatherneckIllini April 22, 2026, 15:07:40 nearly every American is a pay-pig in a findom relationship with Trump right now - Sammich April 22, 2026, 15:10:27 Chef’s kiss* - Sounder April 22, 2026, 13:48:17 How I read his statement: - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 13:21:37 Chapelle on Trump - Sounder April 22, 2026, 10:28:37 I love when people ask Trump to be something and do things... - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 13:19:22 Dave's just happy that it's acceptable to make jokes at the expense of transgender people* - IlliniRunner April 22, 2026, 13:36:20 Dave's commitment to being a human chimney in 2026 is excellent. * - illini April 22, 2026, 10:49:10 He’s hard to watch nowadays imo - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 13:12:32 Hopefully he stops talking about Israel so you can stop pretending he's not funny.* - Chuck Woodaby April 22, 2026, 13:43:12 What? I said he was still funny - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 14:03:37 It's pretty remarkable that he can't even be without a burner while being interviewed by PBS* - IlliniRunner April 22, 2026, 13:10:58 It's quite remarkable - Sounder April 22, 2026, 10:51:15 smoking is actually back 'in" now....surprisingly * - digs April 22, 2026, 16:11:14 No surprise. Cigarettes have always been great. - complainant April 22, 2026, 18:02:55 Someone should definitely get on him about it because he seems like the type who is very responsive - doubledown April 22, 2026, 10:55:50 Well, if it's Saudi oligarchs, he's very supine.* - ATL April 22, 2026, 10:58:13 Maybe someone can pay him a bunch of money to stop smoking * - doubledown April 22, 2026, 11:01:11 Trump reads scripture - Sounder April 22, 2026, 10:25:08 Anyone have any insight into these SLPC charges?* - reggiedunlop April 22, 2026, 9:37:57 There better be a Lisa Cook decision today or I'm gonna blow my gourde - Stu April 22, 2026, 9:02:07 Oh no I'm blowing my gourde* - Stu April 22, 2026, 9:09:07 ^^^has a dog named gourde^^^* - Illiniphil April 22, 2026, 9:59:05 You have me confused with your mom - Stu Yesterday, 5:14:17 ooo - complainant April 22, 2026, 18:25:16 Can someone explain to me how this United-American merger is good for the consumer?* - opossum jenkins April 22, 2026, 6:00:29 these dumbfucks are blaming Spirit being bankrupt on Biden* - assassin April 22, 2026, 14:37:44 it's a disaster for consumers in general, but chicago in particular.* - cpsteine April 22, 2026, 10:27:59 If an industry has two ultra large firms, and they are extremely competitive with each other, then - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 6:44:43 Having worked in RGM in the industry, that ain’t gonna happen. - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 7:06:21 Two major trends in the airline industry since deregulation - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 7:31:09 Yes, I’m saying they’re lower due to oil prices, not anything pertaining to consolidation.* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 14:21:29 this story is a lot more than oil prices - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 14:31:51 Hey what do I know, I’m just a guy that had internal information on how these carriers think. - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 16:23:26 Cool. Explain why the real price of a fare is almost half what it was 30 years ago despite consolida - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 16:33:50 just to be clear - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 16:44:26 Why would I talk to someone who knows all the answers? - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 16:53:38 Appeals to authority and anecdotes do not make persuasive arguments - illiniranger April 22, 2026, 17:19:01 Even in this administration, there’s no way it gets approved* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 6:40:00 Trump says he's against it. That means it's getting approved. - complainant April 22, 2026, 6:59:48 Obama should come out strongly for the merger * - ATL April 22, 2026, 7:14:14 No, because it isn’t - timmer April 22, 2026, 6:04:15 This fucking idiot - Mrap24 April 21, 2026, 21:49:31 Trump’s approval rating on the economy suddenly fell 8 points - Stu April 21, 2026, 20:06:48 It’s not often you see a politician commit political suicide by intentionally raising gas prices. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 20:34:11 He doesn’t care. He’s piling up cash. I bet he flees before the end of his term. * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 20:44:01 I’m increasingly of this opinion. The basic objective is to loot this country such that… - opossum jenkins April 22, 2026, 6:03:06 It's a bold strategy, Cotton...* - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 20:36:14 And then saying they’re not coming down any time soon* - Stu April 21, 2026, 20:35:06 That's ok, Scott Bessent says all you have to do is increase your W-4 withholding... - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 20:43:30 Virginia votes yes* - Stu April 21, 2026, 19:55:05 Should Congress ban future mid-decade federal redistricting? It could* - Potomac April 22, 2026, 12:57:17 Louise Lucas off the top turnbuckle - ATL April 21, 2026, 20:30:22 *Snickers** - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 20:31:13 Warsh was an Epstein client - ATL April 21, 2026, 19:33:31 Things you should probably divest... - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 19:36:54 Good Q for tomorrow: Mr. Warsh, you in the pro-pedo or extremely pro-pedo wing of the GOP? - ATL April 21, 2026, 19:46:00 DOJ indicted the SPLC for funneling money to alt-right groups?* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 18:10:46 No worries, Kash is on it! - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 20:49:23 Great. Now do the DEA, ATF and FBI.* - Chuck Woodaby April 21, 2026, 18:42:46 The charges really couldn't be a bigger pile of bullshit. * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 18:17:04 Hopefully get an extremely pro-gerrymandering result in Virginia today. CIA lady done good.* - Warrin'_Illini April 21, 2026, 15:15:26 She's certainly succeeded at objectives and policies she did not run on* - Potomac April 21, 2026, 20:12:27 Making Republicans cry is always a worthwhile endeavor.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 10:01:05 Did she run on ending wars, lowering inflation and egg/gas prices, and building a wall? - JFG April 21, 2026, 21:56:20 I would like to hear more from Potomac on this supposed objectives and policies pivot - RVA April 22, 2026, 9:45:49 Sounds familiar* - Stu April 21, 2026, 20:34:21 I remain concerned that they tried too hard to chase seats - RVA April 21, 2026, 20:12:10 Looking at Bluesky, I anticipate a red wave in 2030. - complainant April 22, 2026, 4:52:56 I think the mood in the country is ripe for a more left wing economic message - DT April 22, 2026, 5:19:13 NY Times calls it for Yes.* - ATL April 21, 2026, 19:55:02 51-47 yes* - Stu April 21, 2026, 18:18:28 Way too close* - UofIL6 April 21, 2026, 18:32:53 Virginians need to fight to reclaim their gummint from the Naxis* - Stu April 21, 2026, 18:36:25 4 votes here today* - LeatherneckIllini April 21, 2026, 16:04:00 Trump called into some radio show saying that gerrymandering was bad - ATL April 21, 2026, 15:22:09 It’s bad now that it is backfiring. - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 15:57:20 First time in my lifetime that Dems actually took Sean Connery’s Untouchables advice - DT April 21, 2026, 16:59:24 The GOP is free to stop their gerrymandering any time they want. * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 15:29:36 Iran says no thank you to peace talks - Stu April 21, 2026, 15:11:41 OH, and Trump TACOs* - Stu April 21, 2026, 15:14:25 oOo - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 17:11:44 So we’re not going to shoot at them… indefinitely… - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 16:30:12 I think it all means that it's a bad night to be a bridge in Tehran.* - Chuck Woodaby April 21, 2026, 16:32:09 There are 713 bridges in Tehran alone - Stu April 21, 2026, 16:58:46 He's clearly very bored by this war. It's exceeded the breadth of his attention span.* - ATL April 21, 2026, 15:47:35 Another pro-Trump guy faces child pr0n charges - ATL April 21, 2026, 15:03:49 There’s no room in a free country of laws for a company like Palantir. - doubledown April 21, 2026, 13:48:10 I'm glad they're doing a full-spectrum analysis on the barn door - Sammich April 21, 2026, 14:04:58 Someday somebody will fully investigate the use of hard drugs in Silicon Valley* - ATL April 21, 2026, 14:02:28 They're on the hardest drug of all. - Warrin'_Illini April 21, 2026, 14:07:35 Dem Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from house. - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 12:59:56 Wooo boy - ATL April 21, 2026, 10:57:32 canned response of any R that's been asked that question by congress* - lcubed April 21, 2026, 11:04:52 And a particularly bad look for a Fed Chair.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 11:26:11 Holy shit this truth about Tim Apple - ATL April 21, 2026, 9:20:04 Trump also said he could have ended Vietnam in 5 months* - Sounder April 21, 2026, 10:23:11 I’ve. even thinking that over lately and the only thing i think might have remotely worked… - LeatherneckIllini April 21, 2026, 13:35:25 This time it will work!* - IlliniRunner April 21, 2026, 14:24:54 QRFNVAROFLWTFBBQ* - complainant April 21, 2026, 13:40:46 Sure but in his scenario we'd all be speaking Vietnamese, eating Bahn Mi Dac Biet and drinking - ATL April 21, 2026, 10:24:51 Yes, that sounds fine. Moreover, I've always had a soft spot for horny women. - complainant April 21, 2026, 11:07:43 Sounds like Sundas in your future!* - ATL April 21, 2026, 11:25:28 You pretty much just guaranteed I'll be getting bahn mi for lunch today* - Sounder April 21, 2026, 10:27:17 I went to a really good place down in Georgetown. The bahn mi was good but the coffee - ATL April 21, 2026, 10:31:12 There is a new Vietnamese coffee house near my house - Sounder April 21, 2026, 10:33:10 Was gonna say...it sorta ceases to be coffee imo. (for my tastes). * - haighter April 21, 2026, 11:06:17 The trick is condensed milk - they often lay it on thick but when they get it right - ATL April 21, 2026, 11:20:12 *fg** - ATL April 21, 2026, 10:30:42 the president is unwell* - VIV April 21, 2026, 9:56:51 Is there a bridge too far for mainstream GOP leadership? - Sounder April 21, 2026, 10:29:44 The bridge too far will come when their money dries out. - MojoJojo April 21, 2026, 11:23:02 He would have paid a consultant millions of dollars! But instead, he paid me millions of dollars.* - ATL April 21, 2026, 10:19:15 Exactly. Skip the lobbyists, I'm for sale* - Sounder April 21, 2026, 10:24:08 Was he this screedy in his first term? I ain't reading all that.* - Warrin'_Illini April 21, 2026, 9:32:11 nobody should - Sammich April 21, 2026, 9:44:00 It had occured to me the other day that he has stolen 10 years of all of our lives - Sounder April 21, 2026, 10:25:50 That's really the worst thing. - doubledown April 21, 2026, 10:57:19 He's exposed a lot of people I'll never need to take seriously/listen to again, and I'm thankful - complainant April 21, 2026, 15:53:56 someone did - ATL April 21, 2026, 9:55:07 It's a narcissism hamberder * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 10:58:26 Stellar morning for the administration on tv. - larue33 April 21, 2026, 7:50:07 Was Kernen licking Trump's sllab? Because someone posted that on twitter. - Stu April 21, 2026, 8:57:35 And, that's after he posted how proud he was that Tim Apple kissed his ass - UofIL6 April 21, 2026, 8:17:00 Didn't Lutnick say that last year? I recall it being a thing - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 7:58:17 No, you are correct. Not sure why someone posted the clip this morning with no context. * - larue33 April 21, 2026, 8:09:13 Labor Secretary steps down. - assassin April 20, 2026, 16:07:44 So apparently another member of the 'liquor cabinet' cited below, and also - larue33 April 20, 2026, 18:28:26 lulz - ATL April 20, 2026, 11:26:49 Soon to be the Dementia Duo* - Stu April 20, 2026, 17:52:32 Lego Crazy Eyes video... - shua April 20, 2026, 11:57:26 Production value continues to be oddly good* - UofIL6 April 20, 2026, 12:57:27 LMFCO* - Jackie April 20, 2026, 11:51:03 Kash Patel suing the Atlantic for $250 mil. Does anybody take this clown seriously?* - Warrin'_Illini April 20, 2026, 10:07:51 Saw he and Hegseth referred to as DUI hires.* - PapaDels April 21, 2026, 15:01:10 Most of the republican party* - snipes824 April 20, 2026, 10:55:36 His job seems to be sitting on the Epstein files like a mother hen. - Warrin'_Illini April 20, 2026, 11:25:32 good luck proving the "actual malice" part of it* - Gene Parmesan April 20, 2026, 10:23:19 Also, the falsity of it. There's no way they published this without a shitload of receipts. * - doubledown April 20, 2026, 10:53:00 well, yeah, but even IF he could prove that, there's a really high bar for public officials - Gene Parmesan April 20, 2026, 10:56:09 please let it get to the discovery phase* - VIV April 20, 2026, 10:15:14 It’s all performative for Trump. He drops it the second he gets fired.* - LeatherneckIllini April 20, 2026, 17:59:48 oh, 100%. * - VIV April 21, 2026, 9:58:13 Exactly my thought* - reggiedunlop April 20, 2026, 10:33:22 Republicans flood social media with fake AI influencers. - doubledown April 20, 2026, 9:33:35 if history is an indication, they won't* - torinese April 20, 2026, 7:24:35 One of the more depressing books I’ve read recently was one about post-war Germany - DT April 20, 2026, 8:38:52 Also recommend - KingTalkyTiki April 20, 2026, 10:05:26 Yeah, one of the first things they tell you when in Germany is do not bring up the war - timmer April 20, 2026, 8:57:46 ooo - ijustkrushalot April 20, 2026, 9:00:11 ooo - SurfTheBoneyard April 20, 2026, 9:22:36 ooo - ATL April 20, 2026, 10:50:46 Probably my favorite clip ever from a TV show. Absolutely ludicrous. He went hard - JacobRDaugherty April 20, 2026, 11:50:44 View thread; Collapse ^ I am told that there is a story every lawyer knows about the Sidley Austin intern office biter - Stu Yesterday, 9:17:36 View thread; 15 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 20:54:09, View last; Oh, and she bit her coworkers for a month before management said - Stu Yesterday, 13:34:04 they liked her aggressiveness* - ECEIllinois Yesterday, 20:36:50 More specifically, the cut of her jib* - Stu Yesterday, 20:54:09 Well that answers the obvious question* - RVA Yesterday, 20:32:03 lawyers are notoriously terrible managers of people* - ATL Yesterday, 14:06:07 I have a good contact at SA and know the entire sordid story. I’m disinclined to reveal everything - bbonb Yesterday, 12:46:35 That's some biting sarcasm* - ATL Yesterday, 13:07:06 Tooth be told I’d like to know* - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 13:40:40 Yup. Above the law wrote a post about it. It’s a good read haha* - GhostofPokeyStixPast Yesterday, 12:07:19 for biclops - ATL Yesterday, 12:18:51 It’s a must read every time I see the link! Also the only summer associate story we had - GhostofPokeyStixPast Yesterday, 12:25:32 Intrigued* - reggiedunlop Yesterday, 12:04:39 I knew about this.* - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 11:54:36 I knew about this, too. Does that make me a lawyer? * - ghost_of_clt Yesterday, 13:42:44 You're a middle-aged American man. That's already like 75% of the way there* - Sammich Yesterday, 13:46:30 View thread; Collapse ^ NASA: Your name in Landsat - biclops Yesterday, 20:47:10 0 responses Monster tornado near Enid OK... - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 20:30:33 0 responses Assassins Creed Black Flag Resynched coming out July 9th - DanSaint Yesterday, 20:18:45 0 responses Hey chorizos - doubledown Yesterday, 16:17:48 View thread; 12 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 20:16:57, View last; Looks gay* - Stu Yesterday, 17:36:35 WTAF is that supposed to be?* - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 17:27:27 DP Pr0n* - ATL Yesterday, 18:06:10 Could also be an image of a DP - Sammich Yesterday, 16:45:50 It’s not that?* - IlliniRunner Yesterday, 20:16:57 And, now I can't unsee it* - UofIL6 Yesterday, 19:58:58 now that you mention it, it kinda sorta looks a little naughty* - bbonb Yesterday, 17:59:40 Displaced Person? Data Processing?* - Stu Yesterday, 17:38:26 It’s PRIMARILY that. * - doubledown Yesterday, 16:46:40 for better or worse…* - bbonb Yesterday, 16:26:45 Come! Let us gingerly touch our tips* - UofIL6 Yesterday, 16:24:42 It usually goes in the opposite order* - Sammich Yesterday, 18:05:06 View thread; Collapse ^ Soldier from Maduro raid arrested for polymarket bet. Hopefully first of many…. - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 16:54:36 View thread; 3 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 18:04:35, View last; Just a sacrificial pawn. - Sammich Yesterday, 18:04:35 Nice to see validation that it’s considered a crime. * - doubledown Yesterday, 17:07:40 Surely still ok for the brass and Epstein class though.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 17:20:29 View thread; Collapse ^ Shoe post - custom white air max 95 in orange/blue - opey8 Yesterday, 9:25:25 View thread; 28 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 17:15:36, View last; Hot* - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 17:15:36 I had these made not long ago… - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 14:41:08 Those Dunks are sexy... wish they would offer navy blue and orange in AF1s... - uofi1998 Yesterday, 15:21:55 I dig those. I dig the ones Brad gets custom made* - OWWDig Yesterday, 14:54:52 Well you’re dig. - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 15:17:37 5 years ago I made a custom orange and blue Nike thinking it looked cool - snipes824 Yesterday, 9:58:47 I have a mostly navy with orange accent and love them. Game days only to wear - opey8 Yesterday, 13:13:48 these are my go-to O&B shoes (and you can make them on the Nike By You site) - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 14:31:48 Does this place still let you post your own pictures? Just curious.... - osklister Yesterday, 11:31:12 Jordan 3 Orange Citrus drops next week - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 9:57:13 I bet Tennessee is excited about them* - OWWDig Yesterday, 11:20:41 Are those real?* - uofi1998 Yesterday, 11:02:17 yes - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:04:03 Does it come in men's?* - reggiedunlop Yesterday, 11:01:05 I bet you come in men's* - Sammich Yesterday, 11:17:48 *chort* * - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 15:19:30 it's listed as women's sizes only, but it'll be available up to women's 15.5 - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:03:27 I'm in* - reggiedunlop Yesterday, 11:21:05 IDC if those are technically women's... those are fucking fire... 14.5 womens = 13 men's, right?* - uofi1998 Yesterday, 11:04:03 yes, men's sizes are 1.5 smaller than women's - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:05:12 Is it strange I don't see anything on Nike's website? - uofi1998 Yesterday, 11:06:27 they're on the SNKRs app - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 11:07:22 Good looking out* - uofi1998 Yesterday, 11:09:00 I've never actually owned a pair of Jordans - opey8 Yesterday, 9:58:36 AirMax95 update: I got the neon OG drop from last month...* - cpsteine Yesterday, 9:55:01 greyscale one? best shoe of all time, congrats - opey8 Yesterday, 9:56:59 It's a choice* - Chilango Yesterday, 9:41:09 Daaamn, Daniel* - Sammich Yesterday, 9:25:45 View thread; Collapse ^ Cubs - CanHartlebHireSnider March 23, 2026, 15:25:10 View thread; 243 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 17:06:03, View last; Fun frustrating game to be at. Can our pitching stay healthy? - CanHartlebHireSnider Yesterday, 17:06:03 Your division leading Cubs!* - ibdoc Yesterday, 16:55:18 Dansbusiness Swanson.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 16:28:05 [ W ] x9* - KingTalkyTiki Yesterday, 16:22:59 [W]alkoff!* - Illiniphil Yesterday, 16:28:29 another good game by shaw too.* - Ari Gold Yesterday, 16:26:54 I'm not gonna go out with you. - KingTalkyTiki Yesterday, 17:01:57 Seiya getting hot! 3 in the last 3 games.* - KingTalkyTiki Yesterday, 15:42:00 Nm.* - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 15:07:04 Well DePaul’s Chris Holtmann is literally tone deaf.* - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 15:07:01 Did you watch the strech two nights ago? - ISeeDeadHawkeyes Yesterday, 15:40:45 No. I am famously not a Cubs fan but… - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 15:42:30 we've got Busch!* - Gene Parmesan Yesterday, 14:02:42 PAN DOWN* - Herman Blume Yesterday, 14:09:49 W, 8 straight. Won on a challenge call strike 3* - ibdoc April 22, 2026, 21:16:40 W, 8 straight. Won on a challenge call strike 3* - ibdoc April 22, 2026, 21:16:40 Nico’s on the juice, right? Like, no doubt about it?* - opossum jenkins April 22, 2026, 21:04:06 Ben Brown might be a thing.* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2026, 20:41:01 I always thought there was something there.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 8:33:01 I think him going through a line up one time is good. It's when it is the 2nd time is when he gets - DanSaint April 22, 2026, 21:05:30 This hasn’t really been true. His career as a starter hitters him better 1st time than 2nd time - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 21:08:43 Need him to be with the Cubs injuries. Lot of potential there* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 20:42:03 LFG. What a great baseball sky at wrigley tonight.* - Toonces April 22, 2026, 19:41:00 I'm sure a lefty submariner will be good for Busch.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 18:55:01 Giolito signs with the FIRST PLACE Padres. All signs pointing to the new owners picking up... - LeatherneckIllini April 22, 2026, 14:59:18 He signed for less than $3 million. Not really much of a cash outlay - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 15:02:10 can make up to 8 million with incentives* - LeatherneckIllini April 22, 2026, 19:09:44 The day is starting great for the Cubs. Cardinals and Reds both lost* - ibdoc April 22, 2026, 14:49:53 Anyone else notice the rat behind home plate last night? - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 9:31:01 Looks a bit like you. - Mmancubfan April 22, 2026, 20:16:57 Seems unlikely the Cubs will lose again this season* - Herman Blume April 21, 2026, 21:35:41 I'm going tonight, so that should take care of that.* - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 9:28:13 So yeah I don’t think Kingery pinch running with bases loaded was worth all this* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 21:25:24 He was coming in either way. Mo wasn’t playing 3rd and they weren’t giving up the DH* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 21:29:56 True* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 21:35:12 Some absolutely brutal defense from him* - Ron McDon April 21, 2026, 21:27:42 Old friend Brad Keller. Cubs getting screwed by injury luck again.* - Toonces April 21, 2026, 21:21:13 Happy Shota is pitching so well.* - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 21:09:57 Very weird game tonight. Not very Shota-like. 10 groundballs - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 21:39:35 Making me eat my words so far. Though we’ve done the hot start thing with him before* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 21:14:08 Truth.* - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 21:23:28 lol Nico leveling up* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 20:47:04 Every inning is Busch or PCA vs a lefty with risp and 2 outs* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 20:28:36 lol that works* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 20:28:49 It continues to amaze me how many pitches Seiya takes right down the middle. - Carl Spackler April 21, 2026, 20:25:19 Feels like if you can get him in a pitchers count he gets in his own head* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 20:27:22 Very solid defense on both sides this series* - opossum jenkins April 21, 2026, 20:15:55 Moe Baller might be a hitter* - opossum jenkins April 21, 2026, 20:11:18 Crazy non-challenge* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 20:12:21 Agree* - opossum jenkins April 21, 2026, 20:13:57 The challenge system is another awesome change for MLB. * - Toonces April 20, 2026, 20:43:46 The execution of it is as good as it could be, but I still hate it. - OB25 April 20, 2026, 21:12:40 Nico is becoming a superstar* - Herman Blume April 20, 2026, 20:36:22 Dansby tattooed that* - Herman Blume April 20, 2026, 19:15:58 Offense has been unleashed.* - Toonces April 20, 2026, 19:20:00 Yikes, this is a Derosa level press conference blunder by Mendoza - OB25 April 19, 2026, 21:47:21 Perfect example of my biggest gripe with Mendoza. The moment is always too big for him - voiceofreason April 19, 2026, 22:19:13 It would be nice if the division would lose. Cubs and Brewers tied in last place at 12-9 haha* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2026, 16:10:23 Would be tied for leading the whole AL right now and overall third in run differential - RVA April 19, 2026, 16:17:23 I think the Pirates are probably pretty good and the Reds made the playoffs last year - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2026, 16:18:27 Very satisfying win. Wtf Mets.* - Toonces April 19, 2026, 16:09:04 God bless the Mets* - Herman Blume April 19, 2026, 16:08:56 why pitch to Nico in that situation? I don't get it* - DanSaint April 19, 2026, 16:07:47 Neither does Carlos Mendoza. He’s clueless.* - voiceofreason April 19, 2026, 16:20:59 Oh, Dansby* - opossum jenkins April 19, 2026, 16:04:54 PCA only 4/7 on stolen base attempts isn’t great.* - OB25 April 19, 2026, 14:31:55 it's very early and I have no delusions that they'll keep it up...but Cards are fun to watch - DanSaint April 18, 2026, 21:15:27 stearns was all about run prevention. who would’ve thought he meant his own team’s offense.* - Ari Gold April 18, 2026, 19:04:55 I would be apoplectic right now were I a Mets fan with their start* - Carl Spackler April 18, 2026, 15:59:43 I’d be more upset that they felt they needed Craig Kimbrel* - bjl63 April 18, 2026, 16:57:25 i was shocked he's still in the league. than glad the mets have him so the cubs aren't tempted* - torinese April 18, 2026, 17:01:21 We are used to failure. The only difference now is the extreme amount of money being spent to do it. - voiceofreason April 18, 2026, 16:31:13 Thielbar getting 1st crack at saves while Palencia is on IL? - DanSaint April 18, 2026, 15:54:06 Just keep hitting ground balls, Mets. It works great to kill a rally.* - voiceofreason April 18, 2026, 15:37:39 Over .500 for the first time this season. Offense is clicking - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 15:58:15 Love to see that Moises is raking* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 16:09:23 I am weirdly most confident when he is up. Him or Nico - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 16:11:54 Thank god for the Mets.* - Toonces April 17, 2026, 15:57:49 $350M for a roster full of singles hitters and 2-3 guys playing out of position every night. - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 17:09:42 Yikes, Horton timeline likely has him missing 3-4 months of next season too* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:15:44 Oh good, Palencia to the IL too.* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:47:42 ...our pets' HEADS ARE FALLIN OFF! - IlliniSax05 April 17, 2026, 12:53:27 Absolutely ridiculous* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 12:48:39 ooo - IlliniSax05 April 17, 2026, 12:19:56 Shota looks sharp. Getting declined for a contract is a good incentive.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 19:10:33 Glad this offense is getting unhitched a little* - opossum jenkins April 15, 2026, 18:57:46 Feels like they should’ve gotten more than 2 there* - Herman Blume April 15, 2026, 19:02:55 That’s better!* - Herman Blume April 15, 2026, 19:21:32 NICO.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 18:56:00 They should build the entire team out of Nico Hoerners* - Herman Blume April 15, 2026, 18:58:09 Tigers extend McGonigle to 8 years. - DanSaint April 15, 2026, 10:50:10 You're off the case, McGonigle!* - Sammich April 15, 2026, 11:09:48 Brewers have lost 6 straight after starting 8-2* - Carl Spackler April 15, 2026, 8:32:01 Good win. Luzardo dominated the Cubs last year. Would be pretty good to get him tomorrow! - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 20:49:46 This worked out. PCA even had two hits!* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 19:21:44 Trying to think of one thing this team does right, can't* - Herman Blume April 14, 2026, 18:23:20 Nico excluded* - Herman Blume April 14, 2026, 19:27:21 Not Cubs, but I can never get enough of these call-up videos. Local kid pitching in hometown - UofIL6 April 14, 2026, 16:50:03 Meanwhile looking for good news the Cubs may have found a guy in Josiah Hartshorn - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 9:48:12 Sharthorn* - Herman Blume April 14, 2026, 18:21:45 Have seen some good clips from this new David Ross and Anthony Rizzo YouTube podcast - OB25 April 13, 2026, 21:42:12 Not gonna lie, some of this stuff was very “WTF” as a fan. - Carl Spackler April 14, 2026, 9:50:21 Embarrassing that a young guy like him couldn't play with a hangover. - Warrin'_Illini April 14, 2026, 10:08:38 There's like 5 different day games where KB had to be pulled midgame due to "stomach issues"" - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 9:52:49 Yeah I remember thinking that too, though the thing that made me give the benefit of the doubt… - OB25 April 14, 2026, 10:12:39 There was a lot of talk that he didn't drink - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 10:25:36 Woof.* - KingTalkyTiki April 13, 2026, 20:05:54 Dansby “don’t call me Mary” Swanson.* - Toonces April 13, 2026, 18:44:58 Is it OK to call him Mr. Pugh?* - DocWalk20 April 14, 2026, 18:16:08 Jesus Shaw* - Herman Blume April 13, 2026, 18:15:39 oOo - KingTalkyTiki April 13, 2026, 18:26:12 PCA is hopeless right now. Absolutely no chance at the plate.* - Herman Blume April 13, 2026, 18:08:26 PCA hasn’t been good but Sanchez is an awful matchup for him - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 18:14:24 Really needed that. Should have had it yesterday. Hopefully that starts something* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2026, 16:23:36 great start to the year, just like we all dreamed of. at least it's super early* - MC April 11, 2026, 19:46:01 Man as said that is a really frustrating loss - CanHartlebHireSnider April 11, 2026, 17:40:52 Isn't there a funeral Matt Shaw can be at instead of in the lineup every day? - KingTalkyTiki April 11, 2026, 17:13:13 This is neither a good nor likable team* - Herman Blume April 11, 2026, 17:01:31 Man that’s a terrible loss* - OB25 April 11, 2026, 17:01:29 Absolutely pathetic performance.* - Carl Spackler April 11, 2026, 17:01:19 Flubs.* - Warrin'_Illini April 10, 2026, 15:20:33 Shota held up his end of the deal. - KingTalkyTiki April 10, 2026, 15:22:33 This is more like it* - Herman Blume April 7, 2026, 19:47:10 Horton out for the season and needs elbow surgery. Very sad. I guess go sign Giolito?* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 15:54:38 Sigh, this is why I didn't mind Shota signing the QO, impossible to have enough major league arms* - RVA April 7, 2026, 16:16:03 I mind it because I believe they could’ve used that money for better arms - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 16:39:50 Same. Hopefully they can patch it together and Steele comes back strong.* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 16:28:50 Mother effer * - MC April 7, 2026, 16:15:10 Really weird that they haven’t given a diagnosis to Horton’s injury yet* - Carl Spackler April 7, 2026, 7:35:56 My sources say he’s out for the year* - Mrap24 April 7, 2026, 8:23:03 They said it'd be a few days since he's getting imaging and multiple opinions - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 8:14:30 And to that extent apparently per Rogers Horton's MRI was not good and is now going to Texas - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 8:44:33 Can't be a good sign that they're naming the doctor he's seeing* - RVA April 7, 2026, 10:58:25 My hope is they advise him rest and PRP injections - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 11:00:31 This has not been a good start to the season. Dangerously close to "flubs" territory.* - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 16:22:39 Boyd to the IL. Assad coming up. Not good. Need pitching help* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:09:53 I’d be ok putting and end to the Ben Brown experiment* - Herman Blume April 5, 2026, 17:24:20 The only hit being because Conforto misplayed a ball due to the wind. A+* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 5, 2026, 14:55:49 Hey chorizo - RVA April 5, 2026, 14:23:25 Hahahaha. Spit takee* - TarheelIllini April 6, 2026, 10:00:00 Take it out to the ballgame* - Herman Blume April 5, 2026, 14:37:19 Nice job Conforto* - Herman Blume April 5, 2026, 13:38:17 Horton discomfort in wrist moved to forearm tightness so he wanted to be proactive and shut it down - CanHartlebHireSnider April 3, 2026, 18:40:32 Terrible game but does it even matter if Horton is out for awhile? * - MC April 3, 2026, 17:11:50 Wait are you saying the season is over without Horton? 7 games in?* - Herman Blume April 3, 2026, 17:16:35 Let me grieve. I was ALL IN on Horton. Thought he could push for Cy Young - MC April 3, 2026, 17:21:45 I mean losing Horton sucks but it should not tank their season so yeah losing sucks and matters* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 3, 2026, 17:15:21 Quite the trip through 3-4-5* - Mrap24 April 3, 2026, 16:47:22 Do you not like pop outs to 3rd? * - MC April 3, 2026, 17:12:19 Horton pulls self after 17 pitches. - KingTalkyTiki April 3, 2026, 15:33:54 Fuck. This always seemed like it was going to be his surgery year though.* - Toonces April 3, 2026, 16:00:04 Did he really eff his arm up???? Horrible * - MC April 3, 2026, 15:55:16 Right forearm discomfort* - Mrap24 April 3, 2026, 15:55:12 Very much did not look good. And why I wanted more pitching* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 3, 2026, 15:42:51 Saw some things that he had tears in his eyes as he was walking to dugout - DanSaint April 3, 2026, 15:42:48 cubs reporter said that btw * - MC April 3, 2026, 15:54:48 thanks. had the Pirates game on so didn't hear the Cubs TV broadcast* - DanSaint April 3, 2026, 16:55:11 Pirates Uber prospect Konnor Griffin to be called up prior to tomorrow games - DanSaint April 2, 2026, 10:47:02 9 years $140 million. I'm assuming he won't sign this until after the game tomorrow? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 15:39:50 If he’s good, that’s a deal for PIT * - MC April 2, 2026, 16:00:11 The first 6 years he’d be under club control which is probably ~$40 million - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 16:35:20 I’m sure that week in the minors totally made him more ready* - bjl63 April 2, 2026, 11:20:42 That's one way to get him there.* - Warrin'_Illini April 2, 2026, 11:07:16 Sounds like him and the Pirates are also talking contract.* - Carl Spackler April 2, 2026, 11:06:06 I know it’s WAY too early to care but seeing the 5-1 start for the Brewers… - OB25 April 1, 2026, 16:52:43 The Sox and Rays are likely both awful - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2026, 16:55:57 Boyd cruising in this one. 10 Ks. Cubs up 5-0* - DanSaint April 1, 2026, 14:56:36 Those of a certain age: a part of your childhood returns..to Twitter - DanSaint April 1, 2026, 10:48:34 How about that?* - Sammich April 1, 2026, 10:59:36 Gathering Crowds. - osklister April 1, 2026, 16:27:46 Saw a dude with a Baseball Bunch shirt on after the game Monday. - KingTalkyTiki April 1, 2026, 10:59:04 Need a win tomorrow - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2026, 22:25:25 CB Bucknor has managed to outdo himself. - OB25 March 31, 2026, 21:26:57 Or hes still pissed about how the ABS called him out as a horrible umpire last week* - DanSaint March 31, 2026, 21:31:33 One of my favorite things in the early baseball season is seeing some of these horrible - voiceofreason March 31, 2026, 22:40:21 I had no idea how electric ABS would be. It's fantastic* - illini21 April 1, 2026, 8:42:23 I still love Jorge Soler.* - Toonces March 31, 2026, 20:13:48 Pretty much said the same at the game last night.* - KingTalkyTiki March 31, 2026, 22:03:55 Nats beating Phillies 10-2. So losing 2 of 3 might not of been a shock. yes, it's early* - DanSaint March 30, 2026, 20:30:52 Not a bad debut for Cabrera* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 30, 2026, 20:28:35 Nice, windy night at Wrigley...though I don't think they were expecting the crowd they got tonight - KingTalkyTiki March 30, 2026, 22:59:07 Rays trying to blow the third game vs Cards * - MC March 29, 2026, 15:48:28 Don’t love losing a series to the Nats but such is baseball * - MC March 29, 2026, 15:35:42 Continue to wish that we hadn’t given Shota the huge qualifying offer.* - OB25 March 29, 2026, 13:28:47 Everyone can now quit being mean to him.* - Toonces March 29, 2026, 14:17:39 100%* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2026, 13:29:17 Great defense for Nats * - MC March 28, 2026, 13:48:35 ABS implementation is fine. No issues with it * - MC March 28, 2026, 13:47:46 The first CB Buckner game with ABS is happening now and it’s going as expected.* - OB25 March 28, 2026, 17:58:49 PCA gets another crack at Mikolas today. 5 HR’s in 9 career at-bats* - OB25 March 28, 2026, 11:31:54 Something I hadn't realized: Cubs have their IF + PCA + Amaya signed for the next 4 seasons. - Carl Spackler March 28, 2026, 9:12:10 Busch contract is glorious for Cubs, terrible for him * - MC March 28, 2026, 11:17:04 Yeah him and Steele are the victims of late emergence. Steele doesn’t hit FA until 31* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2026, 11:39:25 Was that a Cubs thing or carryover from LA?* - RVA March 28, 2026, 11:20:44 He's only in his 3rd season of service time. 6 years of service time before you reach free agency - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2026, 11:27:07 Also if you want to get really technical - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2026, 11:37:37 Also to note PCA only entered the year with 1.170 service time - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2026, 11:46:14 Ok thanks, the PCA contract/Busch not was throwing me off - RVA March 28, 2026, 14:33:12 The late arriving players really do get royally screwed in this system.* - OB25 March 28, 2026, 11:54:56 Under the current CBA there's now a bonus pool based on service time - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2026, 12:44:08 Last year PCA got $1.2 million in bonus, Horton ~$850k and Busch ~$500k - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2026, 12:45:51 Shaw under team control for awhile too - RVA March 28, 2026, 11:12:09 Nico got 6 years $141 million * - MC March 27, 2026, 17:23:08 $141 million for Nico. 4th largest contract for a 2B ever* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 27, 2026, 17:22:54 Cards were down 7-1 in the 6th. Come back to win 9-7. Wetherhold hit a HR - DanSaint March 26, 2026, 18:26:56 ABS seems fine? Doesn’t seem annoying * - MC March 26, 2026, 18:19:22 Nico extension! LFG! Now do Seiya* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 26, 2026, 17:05:48 Wow 6 years for Nico! That stuns me. Tom breaking out the checkbook lately* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 26, 2026, 17:22:07 Yeah that surprised me too.* - Carl Spackler March 26, 2026, 17:24:59 does make you wonder...do they see Shaw as tradeable or is he an OF'er now? - DanSaint March 26, 2026, 17:11:11 These things work themselves out. Shaw is moving around - CanHartlebHireSnider March 26, 2026, 17:14:46 Well that sucked. I can’t get over how many hard hit balls the Nats had - CanHartlebHireSnider March 26, 2026, 16:41:40 especially holding Wood to an 0-4 and 3 Ks. Although I do like House and Abrams in their lineup* - DanSaint March 26, 2026, 17:34:15 Well this is shit * - MC March 26, 2026, 14:30:28 I blame Matt Shaw... - KingTalkyTiki March 26, 2026, 15:02:55 do we seriously need politics in every fucking thread?* - VIV March 26, 2026, 15:04:10 Probably.* - KingTalkyTiki March 26, 2026, 15:12:59 While I agree with your stance on Shaw, I don’t think we need that. * - MC March 26, 2026, 15:14:05 Thanks for your feedback. - KingTalkyTiki March 26, 2026, 15:32:42 Matt "Oil Can" Boyd (derogative).* - Warrin'_Illini March 26, 2026, 14:26:55 All the US WBC starters didn't pitch well* - DanSaint March 26, 2026, 14:46:55 Can now watch marquee via the prime video app - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 26, 2026, 13:58:40 Bregman had a bad spring. Probably means nothing but I hope the Cubs didn't pay up - Toonces March 26, 2026, 13:36:10 What? He hit over .500 with a 1.800 ops in the spring* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 26, 2026, 16:42:53 I stand corrected. Maybe I was just thinking about his WBC.* - Toonces March 26, 2026, 16:52:42 He didn't look great for Boston after he came back from injury* - Chicago1995 March 26, 2026, 13:54:28 Meh. He's only 31* - illini21 March 26, 2026, 13:54:10 We know this much: he is slow.* - Warrin'_Illini March 26, 2026, 14:27:23 Baseball is happening.* - Warrin'_Illini March 26, 2026, 13:21:31 Let's Do This - KingTalkyTiki March 25, 2026, 10:41:27 The game tonight is on Netflix, WTF* - reggiedunlop March 25, 2026, 9:21:43 There is a Cubs game tonight?* - JFG March 25, 2026, 10:10:19 No. Giants/Yankees* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 10:11:06 aw shit we're still doing baseball? * - ijustkrushalot March 25, 2026, 10:11:00 I had no clue when the season started. Nice that Illini hoops is overlapping with MLB.* - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 10:39:59 6/$115 for Pete. Starting next year* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 18:00:54 Seems like a great deal for both sides.* - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 9:00:11 Sounds like that infielder spot will just be Scott Kingery. Carlson made it - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 13:05:34 I am so excited to see Horton this year. He was magic 2nd half * - MC March 24, 2026, 0:22:17 Looks Alcantara to Iowa. So Carlson gets a bench spot. Seems like - CanHartlebHireSnider March 23, 2026, 22:25:39 Cubs finalizing an extension for PCA, per Passan* - OB25 March 23, 2026, 22:06:36 Done deal, per MLB Network. - Illiniphil March 24, 2026, 10:22:41 Awesome. Now do Nico* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 23, 2026, 22:17:51 View thread; Collapse ^ Watching the 1985 McD's AA game - Sammich April 22, 2026, 20:26:50 View thread; 1 response, posted Yesterday, 17:02:32 TWTD* - Poldark Yesterday, 17:02:32 View thread; Collapse ^ Basketball transfer portal thread - OB25 March 17, 2026, 14:55:37 View thread; 1683 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 16:10:23, View last; LSU redshirt forward Jalen Reed to Michigan - assassin Yesterday, 13:50:46 Bye Bye Morez? * - aimlessillini Yesterday, 14:18:07 UM restocking athletic bigs while we remain status quo.If Tomi/Mirk gets injured we are in trouble.* - gullit Yesterday, 14:51:13 Time for a change in leadership in the men's basketball program. We've all suffered long enough.* - Herman Blume Yesterday, 15:28:58 Burn it all down and start fresh. Miss the days of Ebo, Vesel, Alstork, Kipper, etc* - UofIL6 Yesterday, 15:39:50 Now I just want to know who you are. - uofi1998 Yesterday, 15:24:28 Ok, this has to be JeffFrank/mech level schtick now* - Blazer Yesterday, 15:23:40 I was asking the other day who was going to be our Humrichous replacement. - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 15:38:43 I doubt he's ready next year, but the Wisconsin kid actually seems like a Hummer clone* - Blazer Yesterday, 16:10:23 speaking of injuries, Reed himself has blown out an Achillies and an ACL the last 2 years* - assassin Yesterday, 14:58:02 If Morez and Mara leave, Michigan would trade for our bigs in a heartbeat* - OB25 Yesterday, 14:56:14 Is Mara not officially in the draft? He seems a great bet to go top 15.* - Warrin'_Illini Yesterday, 14:58:56 Pretty widely assumed he’ll be gone, Morez much more up in the air* - OB25 Yesterday, 15:25:57 If our starting 4 and starting 5 get hurt, we're going to be in trouble? You don't say.....* - ATL Yesterday, 14:53:30 NCAA President pushing for 5 in 5 rule, wants a vote in May and implementation by June. - OB25 Yesterday, 9:55:32 Why settle for Boswell if you could get Braden?* - Dilbert Yesterday, 11:42:12 These idiots just have no feel for timing whatsoever. - uofi1998 Yesterday, 10:53:29 They will get sued no matter what they do - jdl Yesterday, 14:35:39 What's the saying about better to be thought a fool...?* - uofi1998 Yesterday, 15:35:39 I have zero interest in him coming back to start. I can’t imagine Brad would go back to that - voiceofreason Yesterday, 10:45:48 Agreed. I think there is a pretty compelling argument we were a worse team - Blazer Yesterday, 11:50:12 Absolutely, mind boggling people want him back.* - gullit Yesterday, 14:45:47 Well shit* - Blazer Yesterday, 15:23:01 Sorry Blazer* - Chuck Woodaby Yesterday, 14:49:23 The dagger* - illini21 Yesterday, 14:49:05 Yep. Even though I feel bad about saying it out loud.* - voiceofreason Yesterday, 12:44:07 And to be clear, Kylan deserves all the credit in the world for stepping aside for Keaton - Blazer Yesterday, 15:25:19 Would love the pre and post injury splits tho too* - assassin Yesterday, 11:51:27 For sure. And I think it had as much to do with Keaton becoming Keaton - Blazer Yesterday, 12:01:27 who votes on this stuff? * - meanjeans Yesterday, 10:34:21 ooo - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 10:37:22 Re: ooo - shua Yesterday, 10:44:36 ugh* - cpsteine Yesterday, 10:12:24 I mean, you just can't with anyone losing eligibility this this academic year - ijustkrushalot Yesterday, 10:10:11 I’m sure Coleman and stojakovic didn’t want Blackwell because he is somewhat high usage - snipes824 Yesterday, 10:07:00 Somewhere behind the scenes I bet this is coming back up BECAUSE Purdue has a senior class problem* - meanjeans Yesterday, 10:02:54 We could use someone who can bring the ball up and create for others - UofIL6 Yesterday, 10:01:47 Duke's Isaiah Evans declares - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:23:50 Sparty picks up another giant guy to dunk Fears lobs - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:05:33 ooo - ijustkrushalot Yesterday, 10:11:18 Couple of nerdstat guys glazing Underwood/Illinois - OB25 April 22, 2026, 15:58:25 early bracketology - Poldark April 22, 2026, 10:49:32 MSU is not a 1 seed * - jdl April 22, 2026, 17:38:15 Is Fears officially back or still considering the draft? He belongs in B1G jail for the nut kicking* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 17:51:06 both* - Poldark April 22, 2026, 18:03:00 He and Morez would probably be 1st round picks. They should fuck off IMO.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 18:05:01 They're always trying to match us up with tarbiz but it'll never happen.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 11:01:13 Field of 68 has us all the way down at #7 in their ‘too early’ top 25. - OB25 April 22, 2026, 10:56:12 more clickbait - jdl April 22, 2026, 15:29:23 Goodman will talk about us having no point guard all season, it’s his favorite fallback take* - OB25 April 22, 2026, 15:46:35 Lulz just watched it, “can’t have them in the preseason top 10” if we don’t go add a PG. - OB25 April 22, 2026, 17:22:14 is gullit Jeff Goodman? - assassin April 22, 2026, 16:03:38 You might be on to something here... - Dilbert April 22, 2026, 16:53:23 I mean, Illinois was a 3 seed this last season. Are they THAT much better w/ next season's roster? - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2026, 11:01:57 I don’t know what it is about Vaaks, but there’s something about him that causes people to diminish - snipes824 April 22, 2026, 13:17:21 That, plus people seem to think freshmen can’t be stars or something. - uofi1998 April 22, 2026, 14:40:12 Dee was higher than him. He’s just not included in 247 history - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 15:03:48 And he’s had a meteoric rise into that ranking too which is really meaningful to me. - OB25 April 22, 2026, 14:58:54 Yeah. How many times have we gotten the kid who was ranked high early, and then fell? - Blazer April 22, 2026, 16:38:23 So you are saying there a lot of folks who are irrationally anti-Vaaks?* - DT April 22, 2026, 14:13:24 never forget the dangers of the jab - Sammich April 22, 2026, 14:29:28 Not even he is immune from criticism* - DocWalk20 April 22, 2026, 14:42:30 I'm very excited to watch him and the frosh. He reminded me of a taller Bennet Stirtz. - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 13:21:49 Same* - snipes824 April 22, 2026, 14:49:43 Even if we aren’t THAT much better, so what? - Blazer April 22, 2026, 12:06:31 So yeah, a 2 seed prediction from these sources isn't out of line. Glad you agree! - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2026, 14:34:01 I don't agree, actually--I think the loss of Keaton will be made up for - Blazer April 22, 2026, 14:38:34 The point is: people are bitching about "way too early" rankings for IL at #7. That's a 2 seed. - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2026, 14:43:37 It was just a single one sentence post by me pointing out the ranking… - OB25 April 22, 2026, 14:54:29 "All the way down" is a pretty loaded thing to say. C'mon now. And I don't really give a shit. - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2026, 15:08:07 It’s at least 3-4 spots lower than anyone else has had us, so it was a meaningful difference. - OB25 April 22, 2026, 15:43:39 Also, with the caveat that of COURSE we all want to go back to the F4 and win a championship - meanjeans April 22, 2026, 12:53:30 Mirk could become the face of college basketball next season* - opey8 April 22, 2026, 12:59:43 The huge sophomore leap for Mirk is one thing I’m less bullish on. - OB25 April 22, 2026, 14:26:46 My question is what a full offseason with Fletch can do for him - Blazer April 22, 2026, 14:40:04 I want him to maintain his 3 point percentage, cut down the dribbling TO's in the lane - assassin April 22, 2026, 14:31:35 Yeah it’s the face up/booty ball matchup game where he can improve - snipes824 April 22, 2026, 14:49:17 Very true. Even if we added Blackwell, it’s far more likely we still would NOT make the Final Four - OB25 April 22, 2026, 12:58:55 the Florida team we're all gonna slobber over lost to freakin Iowa. * - assassin April 22, 2026, 13:43:12 Duke has had *historically* great teams two years running - Blazer April 22, 2026, 14:37:02 Right... my analogy was the Bud Fox "how many yachts can you waterski behind" question to GG. - uofi1998 April 22, 2026, 12:25:15 yep* - OWWDig April 22, 2026, 12:12:25 Yes, we are... even without Wagler. - uofi1998 April 22, 2026, 11:30:41 Basically every team is going to get worse in the offseason, that’s the part people miss. - OB25 April 22, 2026, 11:19:30 Shh we made the Final Four last year. Just bask in the glow and be complacent for another 20 years.* - gullit April 22, 2026, 11:08:34 I read this as sarcasm* - cpsteine Yesterday, 10:00:18 I didn't see any sarcasm font. Get your shit together, gullit* - uofi1998 Yesterday, 10:54:09 You two deserve each other.* - Illiniphil April 22, 2026, 16:31:45 wat* - IlliniRunner April 22, 2026, 13:38:55 I find your lack of faith disturbing.* - JFG April 22, 2026, 13:32:49 lolwut* - Ron McDon April 22, 2026, 12:48:14 Sorry sir, I can't speak for the others here but I promise to fan harder* - ATL April 22, 2026, 12:05:39 wtf* - Blazer April 22, 2026, 11:46:50 Things literally no one has said. * - assassin April 22, 2026, 11:23:11 Complacent = top 5 NIL budget in the country and preseason top 5 team. What an absurd comment* - OB25 April 22, 2026, 11:20:52 It's a good schtick, I admit. - uofi1998 April 22, 2026, 11:31:20 It's either schtick or stupidity - Blazer April 22, 2026, 14:42:07 Bor Gullit will know the truth. - JFG April 22, 2026, 15:06:42 Another big name that could pull out of draft, Yessofou from Baylor enters portal. - OB25 April 21, 2026, 20:18:03 Doesn’t it feel like the back half to third of the first round is just coming back to school?* - opossum jenkins April 21, 2026, 20:20:32 Yeah there’s a lot of that for sure. Sucks because Michigan will probably get Morez back* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 20:29:43 Morez will have to jump to the nba and hope the Bulls draft him if he wants to keep playing for May* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 11:05:09 From your lips to God's ears. Get May the hell outta here and bring back Juwan.* - JFG April 22, 2026, 13:34:05 I know he'll be back. Because: A. I don't want him to be back. B. he doesn't have NBA game* - cpsteine April 22, 2026, 10:32:50 I know there’s a lot of confusion about him announcing. Maybe he’s seeing his number climb? * - aimlessillini April 22, 2026, 8:11:26 Misko client, if we want a depth big or owe another favor. - OB25 April 21, 2026, 19:47:29 Era Folgueiras to Louisville* - assassin April 21, 2026, 19:03:21 Patrick O'Bryant level of "get paid because of 3 games not sucking" - ijustkrushalot April 21, 2026, 19:11:07 100%* - Blazer April 21, 2026, 21:55:12 Adam Miller hit the portal. How in the fuck does he still have eligibility?* - illini21 April 21, 2026, 18:13:14 Screw it. Come back to CU Adam!! - illinilosch April 21, 2026, 18:17:00 He doesn't - jdl April 22, 2026, 8:24:12 It would square the circle. He seemed like a legendary Illini after year 1. - Toonces April 21, 2026, 19:16:00 He’s actually exactly what we need (in theory) - Blazer April 21, 2026, 18:44:01 He must have a doctorate by now. Played 5 seasons in 6 years (so far…)* - shua April 21, 2026, 18:29:14 But from where? - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 19:06:21 Hell does he even have a valid bachelors degree at this point? - illinilosch April 22, 2026, 7:35:51 John Blackwell to Duke* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 15:38:29 meh. Who was the last recruit we really wanted, but lost, who actually went on to being a star? - bbonb April 22, 2026, 11:30:52 Ike Diogu* - assassin April 22, 2026, 14:03:04 I hope Quentin’s outside shooting translates to college.* - voiceofreason April 21, 2026, 21:22:36 Talk about only having 1 ball... I still feel good about the chemistry angle of it all * - aimlessillini April 21, 2026, 15:50:09 dots - jdl April 21, 2026, 16:42:01 Elusive first national championship? He’s only been a head coach for 4 years!* - DT April 21, 2026, 17:08:36 He's had a ton of talent and some epic post season collapses - jdl April 21, 2026, 17:30:02 And they lost without even having to play an all-time great team like Loyola.* - DT April 21, 2026, 19:08:01 Huh? * - jdl April 22, 2026, 8:24:33 WHEN WILL THE WORLD LET DUKE WIN!!* - shua April 21, 2026, 17:11:52 Wow, didn't know Rodney Alan Rippey returned to college. (Age 57 today.) * - osklister April 21, 2026, 17:01:17 And point guard is exactly what we needed.* - gullit April 21, 2026, 16:50:42 lol* - Blazer April 22, 2026, 14:42:41 No we don’t, and Blackwell isn’t one. Vaaks is FAR more of a PG than Blackwell.* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 17:38:51 Blackwell is not a PG - jdl April 21, 2026, 16:55:19 Blackwell still would've played for IL if Andrej and Quentin were good w/ it. They were not. - Kajagoogoo April 21, 2026, 15:54:09 Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence * - meanjeans April 21, 2026, 18:00:34 This sounds like something you would hear under the Weber regime.* - gullit April 21, 2026, 16:49:24 Maybe but the word for the last week has been it was more guys on the team that had issues - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 18:03:48 Devoid completely of context, I guess... but this is kinda nutso. - uofi1998 April 21, 2026, 17:03:16 Meh. Same thing happened with Ayo and THT under Brad. That worked out fine* - Blazer April 21, 2026, 16:58:13 I forgot all about that made up story.* - Chuck Woodaby April 21, 2026, 18:12:21 He’s their best offensive player from day one though. Boozer, Foster, and Sarr are solid… - OB25 April 21, 2026, 15:53:19 right, add him to the retained players and add the #1 recruiting class* - shua April 21, 2026, 15:51:18 Mike Davis new head coach at the worst program in the country - Mississippi Valley State - OB25 April 21, 2026, 11:26:57 Wow, there's a program worse than Chicago State?* - IlliniOllie April 21, 2026, 11:32:25 hi detlef!* - Ari Gold April 21, 2026, 13:26:08 home games in Bridgeview!* - Poldark April 21, 2026, 13:30:58 Well, perhaps you're not familar with their expansion plans... - osklister April 21, 2026, 12:02:09 good timing with the attendance cliff happening. - ijustkrushalot April 21, 2026, 12:08:59 Yep, create two separate systems, a la California - Blazer April 21, 2026, 13:49:13 I've always thought there needs to be one or two campuses that are built up as a second choice to - ijustkrushalot April 21, 2026, 14:58:20 At this point, I think it is ISU - Blazer April 21, 2026, 15:20:11 I generally agree... but... - ijustkrushalot April 22, 2026, 8:44:14 That's all fair - Blazer April 22, 2026, 14:53:08 I don't know how many systems we have now, but there's too many campuses. - osklister April 21, 2026, 13:55:31 There's the U of I system (UIC, UIS, Urbana) and the SIU system (Carbondale, Edwardsville) - Blazer April 21, 2026, 14:40:55 So between Eastern, Western, Southern - which do you close and why?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 21, 2026, 14:51:40 SIU-E is growing, SIU-C is doing OK... I think you need to take a long hard look - ijustkrushalot April 21, 2026, 14:59:26 Definitely Edwardsville has completely stolen the spotlight, etc. from Carbondale. - osklister April 21, 2026, 17:11:13 Although shrinking, not growing, at this point, apparently…* - cpsteine April 21, 2026, 18:34:41 I think Western is the worst off* - cpsteine April 21, 2026, 15:14:34 I think that's right, though Eastern is not far behind* - Blazer April 21, 2026, 15:15:51 Last 20 years: -53% WIU; -49% EIU; -45% SIUC; -38% NIU; -12% SIUE; +4% ISU; +33% UIC; +46% UIUC* - cpsteine April 21, 2026, 15:24:49 Yep* - Blazer April 21, 2026, 15:25:24 To wit - Blazer April 21, 2026, 15:23:02 WIU dropped from Spring 2025 enrollment of 5,760 to 4,735 in 2026 * - Jersey April 21, 2026, 15:27:51 Not disagreeing with any of it. It's bad all around* - Blazer April 21, 2026, 15:30:16 what a clusterfk. hopefully nobody extends them the debt to do this* - cpsteine April 21, 2026, 12:34:17 Well, State of IL funded so... Gen Obligation bonds? * - osklister April 21, 2026, 13:12:26 Don't know much about NEIU, but a lot of "enrollment" for CSU and Gov State was part-time. - osklister April 21, 2026, 12:13:11 Mike Davis the former IU/UAB coach or Mike Davis the former Illinois player? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 11:29:16 Sorry yes, former IU coach* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 11:34:08 Apparently took last year off, but has been a HC for the last 24 seasons (or so). - osklister April 21, 2026, 11:43:03 No he was an asst at Memphis since 24* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 11:59:30 Well, I wish those GD lazy-azz people at Sports Reference would get off their duffs and update! * - osklister April 21, 2026, 12:08:33 when you google "mike davis basketball coach" - assassin April 21, 2026, 13:22:46 there have been multiple Mikes Davis * - ijustkrushalot April 21, 2026, 15:07:17 Thomas Haugh returning to Florida, so that’s probably your preseason #1 now* - OB25 April 21, 2026, 10:58:28 I think they will be on the Schedule next year* - JacobRDaugherty April 21, 2026, 11:48:47 Good. Bring them all on. Every year.* - uofi1998 April 21, 2026, 11:51:12 We should have picked up Era Foulgaris to combat the CHOMP.* - Warrin'_Illini April 21, 2026, 11:16:03 that would be a Sick, Sick, Sick team* - Sammich April 21, 2026, 11:20:05 Noted. Appreciated * - John Coctostan April 21, 2026, 18:30:40 Unless Golden leaves* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 21, 2026, 11:14:29 Is that a thing?* - illini21 April 21, 2026, 11:17:52 Portal closes today * - biclops April 21, 2026, 7:13:42 DJ Mirkovic - biclops April 20, 2026, 16:34:29 It's DJ Smirk - larue33 April 20, 2026, 19:28:58 DJ Smirk do do dodododo, DJ Smirk dodo dodododo - IlliniSax05 April 20, 2026, 20:44:53 ooo - biclops April 20, 2026, 21:03:24 So, this is an actual university class?* - UofIL6 April 20, 2026, 16:38:56 MUS 128 - assassin April 20, 2026, 16:44:50 Solo Ball will miss all of next year - assassin April 20, 2026, 16:10:59 Maybe Jaylen Stewart will go back now - Stu April 20, 2026, 16:26:55 assist percentage should go way up* - Sammich April 20, 2026, 16:19:51 what could a 22 year old male do their wrist that takes 12 months to heal from? * - ijustkrushalot April 20, 2026, 16:18:46 Dots - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 20, 2026, 17:04:39 Bum wrist but still made 3-7 3s vs us * - jdl April 20, 2026, 16:17:43 Pat Ngongba back to Duke. Another potential 1st rounder returning* - OB25 April 20, 2026, 11:39:10 Hopefully Blackwell does not choo choo choose them. Spread the talent around.* - Warrin'_Illini April 20, 2026, 11:41:19 Does anybody have a link to an updated scholarship grid?* - JFG April 20, 2026, 8:52:18 I think this one is up to date: - ijustkrushalot April 20, 2026, 9:09:57 Sort of interesting to not have a Junior class. - EffinIllini April 20, 2026, 9:43:11 Yeah scholarship grids are pretty much pointless nowadays too* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 20, 2026, 9:44:19 This. It really doesn't matter. Just comes down to eligible for next season or not - UofIL6 April 20, 2026, 9:48:58 Thank you. PS...who the hell is Landon Davis? - JFG April 20, 2026, 9:26:11 we're getting 8 rotation guys and using the rest of our roster to bleed Iowa/Wisconsin dry * - ijustkrushalot April 20, 2026, 9:47:00 We're going to build the whole bench out of white 3/4 tweeners.* - Warrin'_Illini April 20, 2026, 9:50:17 Undertaker is veering into AKME territory with the disregard of the PF position. - Warrin'_Illini April 20, 2026, 9:43:17 Zans and Davis I guess with Morillo going small and Z when we go big* - JacobRDaugherty April 20, 2026, 16:28:29 Future transfer/current project - Kajagoogoo April 20, 2026, 9:34:09 Trilly says a new #1 in portal rankings to enter soon, gotta be Christian Anderson? - OB25 April 19, 2026, 17:47:22 Good Hans?* - SurfTheBoneyard April 19, 2026, 18:40:43 Coleman is now a 5 star recruit - jdl April 19, 2026, 16:00:11 Typical Illinois bump* - HeatMizer April 19, 2026, 18:47:09 This is wild - jdl April 22, 2026, 16:48:02 Is he officially signed? * - Toonces April 19, 2026, 16:10:03 As of a minute ago, yes* - Dilbert April 19, 2026, 18:06:13 No. Neither him or Vaaks are signed* - OB25 April 19, 2026, 16:12:39 I’m sure we’ll be fine but I like to know when it’s official.* - Toonces April 19, 2026, 16:16:41 There’s no really signing for transfers though right? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 19, 2026, 16:14:35 Yeah probably nothing too binding but they do still sign, and he hasn’t yet.* - OB25 April 19, 2026, 16:15:10 You know we've arrived when...!* - OrangeSox April 19, 2026, 16:01:41 Brandon Lee to the portal* - Ron McDon April 19, 2026, 14:46:22 Wasn’t he highly rated? Haunting coming? - TarheelIllini April 19, 2026, 16:29:33 Seemed like a good kid with no role next year. Good luck to him.* - Toonces April 19, 2026, 16:10:54 #BringBackMihalo* - OB25 April 19, 2026, 15:45:58 I... would be okay with this * - aimlessillini April 19, 2026, 16:45:00 Hope our 8 man rotation can stay relatively healthy all season* - shua April 19, 2026, 15:33:17 Meh. Fine* - UofIL6 April 19, 2026, 15:15:58 I guess, but man we need pg/ball handler depth. There is 8-10 mins there easy I’d think* - John Coctostan April 19, 2026, 15:36:30 Don't disagree with the need. Just don't think he was the answer* - UofIL6 April 19, 2026, 15:38:05 Right. He would have been OK, but I'm confident we can do better.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 19, 2026, 15:45:17 I don't think anyone's coming to be the 9th man. that role will go to brown now* - snipes824 April 19, 2026, 15:58:36 Yeah I’m not sure who we’re going to find that is a no doubt upgrade when offering 8mpg - John Coctostan April 19, 2026, 16:11:33 Even Ty sticking around would have helped for depth. But selling that role is tough… - shua April 19, 2026, 16:35:03 yeah it sounds great in theory, but it just doesn't seem realistic that some veteran guard - snipes824 April 19, 2026, 16:16:52 The real need could be with the tougher non-con games we'll play - jdl April 19, 2026, 16:22:33 Yup, I feel like we can find someone of his level in the portal/internationally * - ijustkrushalot April 19, 2026, 15:57:59 Per his agent Dan Poneman* - gvibes April 19, 2026, 15:13:26 The Zens commitment seems to demonstrate that Illinois has a positive Podz narrative - RVA April 19, 2026, 10:14:48 I'd rather use the Domask story myself * - jdl April 19, 2026, 11:30:11 Proof! - jdl April 19, 2026, 17:40:52 Sure, yeah, but it's inevitable that you're gonna have kids transfer out - RVA April 19, 2026, 12:26:57 Seems like a nothing burger to me - jdl April 19, 2026, 12:35:32 yeah* - cpsteine April 19, 2026, 11:59:51 Boswell named to the PIT all-tournament team - biclops April 18, 2026, 21:53:41 Seeing him in green is odd. Do not like. Love the kicks though.* - voiceofreason April 19, 2026, 9:25:15 On3 says UCLA, Duke, or LOU for Blackwell - biclops April 18, 2026, 20:38:48 So, we lose Bos/Wagler/Humm3r and replace with Vaaks/Morillo/Coleman plus... - UofIL6 April 18, 2026, 21:33:12 Those are big shoes to fill and it’s doubtful they will and they don’t have to. The returnees is - meanjeans April 18, 2026, 22:19:31 Historic? Lots of post Final Four kool aid going around here. - gullit April 19, 2026, 9:57:17 I'm guessing PG is synonymous here with guys who can create for others - UofIL6 April 19, 2026, 10:01:39 I'm hoping it's Coleman but Andrej and Mirk are secondary ball handlers in my view. - gullit April 19, 2026, 10:08:25 Meh people act like Mirkovic is Magic Johnson with the ball.* - gullit April 19, 2026, 21:46:54 I mean, he had the second highest number of assists on the team this season - Blazer April 19, 2026, 23:38:15 Correct he's an excellent low post passer.* - gullit April 20, 2026, 10:59:13 And you understand that those low post passes came after he brought the ball up - Blazer April 20, 2026, 14:38:57 It just doesn’t seem like you understand how our offense works. * - assassin April 19, 2026, 21:52:28 This is the guy who says our offense during the Tournament stunk - Blazer April 19, 2026, 23:33:10 Neither Mirk nor Andrej had the stats of a secondary ball handler - Blazer April 19, 2026, 20:49:56 Vaaks is being brought in to replace Wagler. Not Coleman* - OB25 April 19, 2026, 10:38:16 Underwood's also been extremely flexible with his roster and strategy - RVA April 19, 2026, 12:30:46 That's not the expectation, it's why they prioritized Vaaks* - UIHuskie April 19, 2026, 10:29:48 From the little I've seen of Vaaks he seems to fall under a secondary ball handler. - gullit April 19, 2026, 11:20:47 He led the team in assists. * - assassin April 19, 2026, 17:29:33 What is the list of teams for this coming season that do strike you as championship teams?* - OB25 April 19, 2026, 9:59:26 No one will win next year’s Championship in Gullit world* - Carl Spackler April 19, 2026, 10:23:06 As I said below, I’d concede UConn and Florida (if they get Milan) might be slightly above - OB25 April 19, 2026, 10:58:14 Exactly. We don’t have to be better than last year’s historically good team. - Carl Spackler April 19, 2026, 11:28:18 And we're all stupid for thinking otherwise.* - Illiniphil April 19, 2026, 10:49:07 If he’s wanting to be able to win, it’s Duke or Louisville: UCLA is his agent. - JFG April 18, 2026, 21:13:28 I'm not convinced that LOU can win next year despite all that $* - opey8 April 18, 2026, 21:16:34 Saw that Vitale has cancer for the 5th time. Ugh.* - Stu April 18, 2026, 16:33:12 Nik Khamenia to UConn as expected - assassin April 18, 2026, 13:26:42 Mullins is back too. They’re still waiting on Ball, but fully reloaded again. * - assassin April 18, 2026, 17:13:42 Damn. So them and Florida probably start ahead of us, and Michigan if Morez comes back. - OB25 April 18, 2026, 20:30:30 For me it’s that 4 of these guys will be seniors. We should be quite good* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2026, 5:41:02 While the future seems bright, we will need to get some bigs at some point.* - Toonces April 18, 2026, 11:22:16 I think we’ll keep using Europe as our cheat code for bigs. Less of a crapshoot than HS bigs are* - OB25 April 18, 2026, 21:55:00 When #TheRetention high is still hitting, you can’t concern yourself with tornadoes - OB25 April 17, 2026, 22:27:58 Coleman playing in Jordan Brand Classic at 9:30 CT tonight on NBA YouTube channel. - OB25 April 17, 2026, 19:52:59 I managed to see one really nice Coleman hesitation drive layup - OrangeSox April 18, 2026, 9:27:03 Couldn’t pay to light the whole court huh* - assassin April 17, 2026, 20:44:45 Holy shit, I hadn’t gone to the Loyalty board in years but had trundled over there this past week. - OB25 April 17, 2026, 19:44:05 our fan base is fine. Our insiders don't know shit. If you find yourself having the thoughts you - Chuck Woodaby April 17, 2026, 22:57:25 Werner poured cold water early. Werner knows things and is the only one I believe* - JacobRDaugherty April 18, 2026, 20:43:53 Every good program has wackos. They’re to be ignored - bjl63 April 17, 2026, 19:57:14 What a week you guys * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 19:26:01 I know it’s the portal era but we could be even better in 2 years. * - Toonces April 17, 2026, 20:03:19 A delightfully quick portal season compared to years past. - OB25 April 17, 2026, 19:37:30 Gonna be a boring offseason - biclops April 17, 2026, 19:57:35 Five hundred threes a day for everyone and no bootleg pickup games please. * - assassin April 17, 2026, 20:15:01 And with Euro trips now being allowed again, no Darius Paul repeat while in the Balkans* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 20:19:42 Also stay out of Lawrence, Kansas. * - assassin April 17, 2026, 20:32:54 Talk about an uncontrolled spin for that asshole…* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2026, 6:08:34 Yeah, this was surgical. Great job by the staff. - DT April 17, 2026, 19:43:37 Yeah, so nice to get clarity quickly like this.* - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 19:38:25 These are the good ol days - biclops April 17, 2026, 19:31:58 Werner on his podcast is doubtful on Blackwell* - biclops April 17, 2026, 16:46:12 My guess on the current situation… - OB25 April 17, 2026, 19:09:23 Boswell come on man... turn the page.* - gullit April 17, 2026, 21:17:47 If they have a scholarship open and he wants to come back, Brad won’t turn him away* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 21:27:55 Nor should he. But I don’t think Kylan really wants to come back. - JFG April 18, 2026, 9:51:52 does Kylan have a chance of going pro anywhere? Latvia? Uruguay? * - MC April 18, 2026, 14:06:43 My guess is they'd take Blackwell in a heartbeat and he has an offer with good compensation - ijustkrushalot April 17, 2026, 19:40:05 I'd add that they value retaining good players over getting marginally better players in the portal - ATL April 17, 2026, 19:59:05 Interesting but I think with the Coleman Hawkins situation the staff has demonstrated that they’re - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 19:15:15 Wouldn’t consider it a hold. More that they’d rather give these minutes to the freshmen, but… - OB25 April 17, 2026, 19:17:46 I would like to add McNeil. Gimme those 3’s.* - JFG April 17, 2026, 16:58:00 I’d feel more comfortable with a bump in outside shooting as well.* - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 18:57:15 I am good if we keep Lee. I think he has potential. I would like a back up 4 - JacobRDaugherty April 17, 2026, 16:53:32 Zens is a 4 #sources * - Toonces April 17, 2026, 16:58:31 Yeah sounds like this may be the team* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 16:46:57 Works for me* - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 17:37:17 Fine by me. Let’s roll.* - Ron McDon April 17, 2026, 16:52:03 Yep. LFG! * - harb April 17, 2026, 18:53:52 Buyuktuncel (from NEB) to Vandy. Dylan Darling taking the Grand Canyon cult money* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 15:57:12 incel, volcel, and Buyuktuncel* - Sammich April 17, 2026, 15:58:05 Michigan transfer Grady to Minnesota - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:21:47 Zens to Illinois. #ExcitingWhites * - OB25 April 17, 2026, 15:21:44 It’s crazy how white our squad is. You can get away with this stuff in Iowa or Nebraska…* - Toonces April 17, 2026, 16:20:32 ooo - biclops April 17, 2026, 15:56:27 shoutout Zach Hamer - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:53:29 Lots of cred right now. TSJ, Ayo, KJ, Will, Wagler* - opey8 April 17, 2026, 16:15:17 also, man, fuck Wisconsin lol. - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:38:45 Wisconsin Mr. Basketball chooses Illinois over Wisconsin. My how times have changed.* - Orangeillini April 17, 2026, 16:01:49 We stole Petro from them and didn't even use him - jdl April 18, 2026, 8:50:35 ooo - assassin April 17, 2026, 16:02:24 I guess Domask too? Times maybe haven't changed. This is now our world.* - Orangeillini April 17, 2026, 16:05:48 Let’s take Blackwell too* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 15:46:34 Think back to how we/they felt after the BTT game. And nothing has went right for them since - OB25 April 17, 2026, 15:42:35 Right! Literally NOTHING has for WI and practically EVERYTHING has for us* - illinilosch April 18, 2026, 9:17:18 Cousins with Kon Knueppel!* - Stu April 17, 2026, 15:29:33 Kousins with Kon Knueppel!* - ATL April 17, 2026, 19:24:28 ooo - ATL April 17, 2026, 15:28:37 Are you saying this due to the X from Wisc BB guy Mark Miller? Looking for other confirmation. - OWWDig April 17, 2026, 15:25:13 OOO - Stu April 17, 2026, 15:30:58 Pay sites are reporting it.* - Illiniphil April 17, 2026, 15:26:05 He posted it on his ig* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 15:25:58 Werner just tweeted it, IlliniGuys did about 20 minutes ago* - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:25:53 Podz2* - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:23:17 So. I’ll be that guy. If we don’t bring in Blackwell, how have we gotten better? - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 14:49:17 In addition to what everyone has already said below, and I say this with no animosity - Blazer April 17, 2026, 22:09:25 My only mild concern is the lack of a point guard - AintHatin April 17, 2026, 16:53:59 only concern with that is on the defensive end. - assassin April 17, 2026, 17:37:48 It's a great team, but still pretty concerned about (lack of) true athleticism - UofIL6 April 17, 2026, 16:53:18 I’m more concerned about improving the outside shooting.* - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 18:58:46 The vibes are immaculate * - biclops April 17, 2026, 15:19:21 In order to win a National Championship, another piece at minimum is needed.* - gullit April 17, 2026, 15:16:02 silly. especially since you don't even know what anyone else looks like yet* - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:21:18 Continuity and improvement from a second year in a system together - snipes824 April 17, 2026, 15:07:03 We have a bunch of guys with lots of PT this past season used to playing together - MojoJojo April 17, 2026, 15:05:45 Whoever plays us in Nov and Dec is going to have a problem * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 15:06:28 Was this past season an unusually good year across the board? - RVA April 17, 2026, 15:00:15 Our 2004-05 team didn't add anybody from 2003-04 * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 14:59:18 it also didn't lose any starters* - assassin April 17, 2026, 15:15:36 Different environment. No NIL, no transfer portal. - Illiniphil April 17, 2026, 15:06:28 I'm just saying it as evidence of player development. The same guys a year older are better * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 15:08:36 Some possible reasons to believe we could be… - OB25 April 17, 2026, 14:59:08 I think it’s reasonable to expect some improvements - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 14:56:50 Sophomore leap for Mirk, healthy Dre and Tomi, Vaaks filling the Keaton role.... - Illiniphil April 17, 2026, 14:55:36 Is it wrong that I'd like someone better than Jake to be the 2nd or 3rd guy off the bench?... - shua April 17, 2026, 14:39:28 Jake is a low usage, low ego, high effort guy. Literally couldn’t think of a better fit with others* - John Coctostan April 17, 2026, 18:36:22 I don’t think it’s necessarily wrong but I just don’t think it’s realistic. - OB25 April 17, 2026, 14:48:55 Jake is going to be a big culture guy this season. Can't underrate that* - OWWDig April 17, 2026, 15:09:25 What's the deal with Lee? He was a 4 star recruit.* - gullit April 17, 2026, 14:47:48 *sets timer for four hours* - Illiniphil April 17, 2026, 14:24:43 If it lasts for more than four hours, see a doctor.* - MojoJojo April 17, 2026, 14:43:11 So who brings the ball up? * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 13:50:20 Morillo. Good handles. Plays with head up. Looks ahead. Made some nice passes in the half court..... - MtHoodIllini April 18, 2026, 20:28:04 Similarly, who guards quick little guys? * - OWWDig April 17, 2026, 13:55:18 We let Tomi and Z swat them at the rim.* - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 14:53:40 Need to make the opponents’ issue of ‘how do we guard their size’ outweigh our quickness issue* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 14:26:44 good point* - OWWDig April 17, 2026, 14:44:01 Andre or Coleman* - assassin April 17, 2026, 14:04:41 Seems to be the answer. I don't know about Coleman's quicks. - OWWDig April 17, 2026, 14:06:13 Mirk, Vaaks, Coleman* - assassin April 17, 2026, 13:52:27 Vaaks (Wagler replacement) or Mirk * - jdl April 17, 2026, 13:52:24 That's not great, you need a real handles like Cadeau. Hopefully Coleman or someone not yet signed.* - gullit April 17, 2026, 14:44:30 Everything about what has happened this offseason is great* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 15:11:46 That's not great, we need someone like Cadeau. Hopefully Coleman or someone not yet signed.* - gullit April 17, 2026, 14:45:41 That's not great, we need someone like Cadeau. Hopefully Coleman or someone not yet signed.* - Kajagoogoo April 17, 2026, 14:58:43 Feels like Jake is still a starter unless we add one more guard - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 14:13:19 Nah, Coleman will start if Brad doesn't land Blackwell or a comparable option. - Kajagoogoo April 17, 2026, 14:20:48 I'm not saying Coleman won't start, I'd just be surprised if Brad was willing to go into the season - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 14:24:46 I'm just saying Davis won't start over Coleman unless Coleman is just flat-out bad. - Kajagoogoo April 17, 2026, 14:38:34 In today’s world, it’s not entirely up to brad - snipes824 April 17, 2026, 14:38:11 better learn the Boeheim zone with that lineup* - assassin April 17, 2026, 14:18:33 I think it means we're definitely taking another guard even if it's not Blackwell - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 14:21:33 woot* - gvibes April 17, 2026, 12:59:47 I'm hella impressed we got here considering where we were when Drej was a late scratch - illini April 17, 2026, 12:56:47 So we blew up the “Underwood can’t win in the tournament” narrative and now “Underwood can’t - biclops April 17, 2026, 12:32:33 I love the idea of Brad paying you NIL money to be an influencer about him* - LWillhite April 17, 2026, 12:55:18 Dammit. No chump* - LWillhite April 17, 2026, 12:55:55 Underwood can't write me a check for $500,000.00 - Sammich April 17, 2026, 12:35:41 This probably means no Blackwell but my god if we actually add him… - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:25:23 Do people believe we didn’t know drej was coming back? - digs April 17, 2026, 15:43:34 "I'm looking for a place where I can enhance my skills for the NBA and a place where I can compete - Chuck Woodaby April 17, 2026, 12:28:08 he said he wanted to go somewhere that would compete to win a title... - IlliniSax05 April 17, 2026, 12:27:16 Might be more on Drej’s end to come back* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 12:31:00 Not just Drej either* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 12:31:30 Imagine the numbers he must be seeing now. Kentucky and Kansas are basically bare. - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 12:26:22 someone get Shad, Gies, whoever else on the phone and just get them to match any other offer - IlliniSax05 April 17, 2026, 12:29:19 Per #sources it’s more about there being only one ball. Not only for Blackwell… - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:30:25 We should buy another ball (or two).* - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 12:39:19 We didn't want him anyway?* - Chuck Woodaby April 17, 2026, 12:31:53 We definitely want him. Might just be too many mouths to feed.* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:36:13 Yeah we’re still going after him and trying - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 12:48:00 Sounds like we have a Duke problem. I am more than happy to have a Duke problem * - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 12:38:51 Preseason #…… 1-3 gotta be. * - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 12:24:23 Should be a lock unless the stupid 5 in 5 rule fucks things up.* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:26:09 More of Braden, Loyer and TKR! How exciting.* - Ron McDon April 17, 2026, 12:33:10 I seriously can’t even think about that, was so happy to have that group out of my life forever* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:37:09 I'm picturing them locked in a 2 dimensional plate floating through the universe like Superman 2 * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 12:50:13 LOL. Please keep them there.* - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 13:17:30 *cancels plans to nuke the Eiffel Tower* * - Sammich April 17, 2026, 13:29:59 Yup* - Ron McDon April 17, 2026, 12:40:09 ^^This. 100% this.^^* - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 12:38:12 narrator * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 12:32:57 Even then… who passes us?* - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 12:26:44 Michigan if they retain* - assassin April 17, 2026, 12:30:31 I had them in that 1-3 math* - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 12:41:12 Florida in the discussion too, definitely if they get Momcilivic (sp?)* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:45:53 Florida could get back their other big white dude and - assassin April 17, 2026, 12:45:12 Just mean that a Kansas or UK could load up on Braden Smith types* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:29:29 Instagram live… - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 12:13:40 Went to the video...and saw that my daughter was watching. - EffinIllini April 17, 2026, 12:18:01 How does that change the team's percentage of production coming back?* - LWillhite April 17, 2026, 12:53:29 LOL. Where’s her Instagram post?* - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 12:37:30 this is an all time comment - assassin April 17, 2026, 12:16:53 awesome.* - EffinIllini April 17, 2026, 12:18:29 This is absolutely amazing. Returning 57% of scoring from a FF team. I'm going to guess based on - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 12:12:02 These guys are going to be rockstars with our fanbase* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 12:08:17 Not just our fanbase * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 12:22:18 Official Illini Men's BBall Twitter just tweeted a gif of Dre smiling and said "per Source" * - aimlessillini April 17, 2026, 12:02:40 It’s actually a video and he says “I’m back.”* - biclops April 17, 2026, 12:03:22 stupid volume control - lol - just excited! * - aimlessillini April 17, 2026, 12:10:40 Drej is back!* - Mrap24 April 17, 2026, 12:01:58 Just got an ESPN noticiation--was terrified it was a portal announcement - Blazer April 17, 2026, 12:13:17 Boom....huge* - UofIL6 April 17, 2026, 12:02:42 THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!! - Tuscy April 17, 2026, 12:42:18 Stojakovic is back - biclops April 17, 2026, 12:01:35 Yes!* - EffinIllini April 17, 2026, 12:12:19 Sweet, one more piece !!!! - TarheelIllini April 17, 2026, 12:09:51 The news just fucking broke! * - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 12:04:36 SWEET!!* - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 12:03:06 If/when Zavier Zens commits today, I wonder if an NCAA team has had 2 guys with “Z” first names* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 11:10:07 List - MojoJojo April 17, 2026, 11:26:51 Not one Ziggy. Basketball is going downhill fast. * - osklister April 17, 2026, 12:07:01 so we would have 2 of the 3 players with a Z-name that's not Zack/Zach? * - ijustkrushalot April 17, 2026, 11:59:38 those are the double Zs. * - assassin April 17, 2026, 12:01:54 Maybe re-read the query. - Tuscy April 17, 2026, 11:32:10 *snicker** - DocWalk20 April 17, 2026, 12:05:08 DGL to Texas Tech* - Poldark April 17, 2026, 10:30:06 This is apparently not real/confirmed, at least not yet* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 11:51:29 Will be a very explosive backcourt if Christian Anderson returns* - illinilosch April 17, 2026, 11:21:04 Hans down * - ijustkrushalot April 17, 2026, 12:00:06 Could be a Whole New World* - Carl Spackler April 17, 2026, 11:48:49 Good for DGL* - EffinIllini April 17, 2026, 11:15:10 Damn, didn’t want to have to play him.* - OB25 April 17, 2026, 10:31:51 I would rather he haunt us in November than March.* - Chuck Woodaby April 17, 2026, 11:19:35 Here's 25 minutes of Vaaks highlights (ooo) - meanjeans April 16, 2026, 22:22:40 The feel for the game was Wagler’s super power, but skillset-wise this guy is a perfect replacement - OB25 April 17, 2026, 10:31:31 Haven't seen him play but any concerns about inefficiency? He only shot 40% from the field* - illini21 April 17, 2026, 9:50:51 Needs to clean up his shot diet. He'll get better shots and Illinois and won't have to - ATL April 17, 2026, 10:13:53 Yeah, we're gonna wash that midrange right out of his game * - jdl April 17, 2026, 12:45:25 I wonder how many of his shots were chucking while trailing. should be... - shua April 17, 2026, 10:28:23 He jacked a ton of shots. And some really deep ones - snipes824 April 17, 2026, 10:12:28 Based just on feel and no data, seems like transfer shooters at Illinois always struggle - DT April 17, 2026, 11:33:02 Here's some actual data in cool chart form. They tend to shoot about 5% worse on average - meanjeans April 17, 2026, 12:29:17 Kasparas is shooting 42% from 3 in the NBA lol* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 10:20:20 Lol yeah so crazy. I don’t really get what happened that year* - snipes824 April 17, 2026, 10:22:29 I think he never quite was right on that arm injury* - ATL April 17, 2026, 11:17:26 Per 247 ratings he's the 2nd best portal get we've ever had - ijustkrushalot April 17, 2026, 9:46:25 better vision, passing, strength with the ball than I had previously seem. he is legit* - opey8 April 17, 2026, 9:42:59 He's Tallinn he can shoot. Great combo!* - Sammich April 17, 2026, 8:21:05 He definitely can Baltic* - NastyBoyd April 17, 2026, 8:51:05 Definitely NATyO typical galoot* - ATL April 17, 2026, 9:46:34 Incredible. I had never even heard of this kid and he was doing all of this? - OrangeSox April 17, 2026, 7:59:15 I have a friend that lives in Providence and he hyped them up before the season - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2026, 9:48:17 Reminds me a lot of Stirtz from Iowa. - JFG April 17, 2026, 8:52:30 So you can't speed him up?? - osklister April 17, 2026, 9:23:51 They were horribly coached. Our old friend Kimmy English* - CWR10 April 17, 2026, 8:11:58 The only wtf stat that has to improve next season is his rebound rate - OrangeSox April 17, 2026, 8:04:53 Yeah agreed. And his on ball D isn’t great either. On the rebounding, I had read something - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 8:08:33 I watched a few Providence game recap videos and he was mostly... - shua April 17, 2026, 8:19:05 OMG that dude… legit. * - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 7:47:18 That’s a future NBA player* - CWR10 April 16, 2026, 22:49:51 agree* - John Coctostan April 17, 2026, 7:51:11 Am I crazy for being ok with Drej walking if we get Blackwell?* - voiceofreason April 16, 2026, 19:24:33 Gimme Drej. Dude shut people down in NCAAs. Need dat* - cpsteine April 17, 2026, 9:46:02 What's the draft timeline for Blackwell? Won't it be a while before he makes a decision?... - shua April 17, 2026, 7:25:38 I’m assuming Drej would go through the same process.* - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 7:55:41 I'm the opposite- ok missing Blackwell if we keep Drej * - meanjeans April 16, 2026, 21:50:05 100* - uofi1998 April 17, 2026, 7:31:50 At this point I think his name would be in the portal if he was leaving.* - gullit April 16, 2026, 21:05:18 In isolation, yeah Blackwell is probably better. But for this team, they have to prioritize Andrej. - OB25 April 16, 2026, 19:37:51 Makes sense, but I’d also like to improve the team. Right now, we’re running it back with a slightly - voiceofreason April 17, 2026, 7:24:35 Think this is a bird in the hand situation. I'm not waiting on either. - Carl Spackler April 16, 2026, 20:57:18 This 100%. Dre carried us through the tourney. Gotta respect that.* - JFG April 16, 2026, 20:54:17 Agreed * - OWWDig April 16, 2026, 20:06:41 Of course not, I’d much rather have Blackwell* - Carl Spackler April 16, 2026, 19:31:21 any insight on what Blackwell is like as a teammate?* - memyselfandillini April 16, 2026, 18:54:55 Less of a dick than Boyd. - JFG April 16, 2026, 19:05:47 I live in Wisconsin, and don't hate the Badgers. But I HATE Boyd.* - MojoJojo April 17, 2026, 7:59:43 Zavier Zens update - biclops April 16, 2026, 16:33:28 I guess my kid (goes to UI) has her eye on a Yugoslavian cinema class next year - biclops April 16, 2026, 16:16:26 Kayden Mingo to Baylor - assassin April 16, 2026, 15:02:57 Ooo - DocWalk20 April 16, 2026, 15:52:40 So if we get Andrej back but no Blackwell, which seems most likely at this point… - OB25 April 16, 2026, 13:17:26 A point guard who can get down hill. Morillo looked that in the World Game but still a rookie* - MtHoodIllini April 16, 2026, 16:51:08 as timmer said earlier this really presents a Tom Morello knot in my head* - memyselfandillini April 16, 2026, 18:46:49 To the point I made below, there would need to be a Boswell discussion if the year 5 rule passes* - OB25 April 16, 2026, 14:15:28 The insiders of UCLA, UL, Duke, Illinois all the sound same - CanHartlebHireSnider April 16, 2026, 13:23:39 UCLA insider says Blackwell is vising Duke and Illinois next week. - Chicago1995 April 16, 2026, 15:05:05 Blackwell's agent is a UCLA guy. - CanHartlebHireSnider April 16, 2026, 15:25:26 our squad, outside of Drej, is by far the most set - assassin April 16, 2026, 13:33:56 Feels like too many guys wanting/needing high usage roles to fit them all in. - OB25 April 16, 2026, 13:28:42 For blackwell in particular, usage makes no sense as a reason to not pick IL - John Coctostan April 16, 2026, 13:50:28 Yeah but apparently there’s concern from either Andrej or Blackwell or maybe both - CanHartlebHireSnider April 16, 2026, 14:05:01 Blackwell is the Boswell replacement, imo. Vaaks is the Wagler replacement - snipes824 April 16, 2026, 14:01:02 Ty in the portal per Borzello - UofIL6 April 16, 2026, 11:24:32 I haz a sad * - jdl April 16, 2026, 15:04:36 Wish the kid the best but it's great news, let's get an athletic wing.* - gullit April 16, 2026, 13:36:11 Glad we were able to patiently help him rehab. Coaches had plenty of time to know - OWWDig April 16, 2026, 11:43:58 Damn. I completely get it because he can’t shoot, and that just doesn’t fit us anymore - snipes824 April 16, 2026, 11:35:22 He may also wanted to have played more than 12 minutes a game. - assassin April 16, 2026, 11:47:55 Yeah for sure* - snipes824 April 16, 2026, 12:04:58 That's fine. I was surprised people were expecting him to contribute in a meaningful way next year* - illini21 April 16, 2026, 11:30:03 Such a weird career. He wasn’t there last night. I guess this mean we’re taking Zens? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 16, 2026, 11:29:50 Miznoz quietly putting together a really nice team, just got Tiller from Kansas* - OB25 April 16, 2026, 11:04:59 Idk. Tiller was highly recruited but was sneaky awful last year* - CWR10 April 16, 2026, 12:13:04 Dennis Gates in four seasons at Miznoz: SEC record pf 31-41, - osklister April 16, 2026, 11:59:58 Oh god, NCAA reconsidering the 5 year eligibility thing and deciding what to do with players… - OB25 April 16, 2026, 10:00:21 I don't know what this means. Reconsidering how?* - Sammich April 16, 2026, 10:01:39 Up until a few months ago, many expected they were going pass a new rule… - OB25 April 16, 2026, 10:14:19 I don't care if they do that... but they need do it at the start of an academic year - ijustkrushalot April 16, 2026, 10:18:03 Parrish & Norlander had an interesting NIL discussion on their podcast the other day - biclops April 16, 2026, 7:23:39 I'm going to guess our credit is pretty good and in an ecosystem fitting that description is yet - meanjeans April 16, 2026, 10:17:32 if we keep focusing on Slavic players, we could end up having to kite Czechs* - Sammich April 16, 2026, 9:52:53 Acknowledged* - Blazer April 16, 2026, 12:31:08 Related from The Athletic...(maybe a free share?) - EffinIllini April 16, 2026, 8:45:44 So happy we’re in this space and the kids are getting their market value. - Carl Spackler April 16, 2026, 9:54:33 Watching Mirk's livestream yesterday I had the thought that we were all concerned about NIL taking - meanjeans April 16, 2026, 10:20:29 Roughy’s most recent article on IB was really informative on this topic also.* - JFG April 16, 2026, 7:56:09 Yes, but I think it’s a little naive to think we’re not doing any of bucket 3 - snipes824 April 16, 2026, 9:32:54 Time to get greedy. - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 21:57:16 Keep Drej, add Vaaks Populi, somehow still get Blackwell? Baby you got a - VIV April 16, 2026, 9:46:36 #TheReturning? - UofIL6 April 15, 2026, 20:47:06 So what's the word on Andrej? I think I saw that he was at the event last night... - shua April 16, 2026, 8:12:54 Stretch out the good news……..* - uofi1998 April 16, 2026, 8:20:49 I'm good with that!* - shua April 16, 2026, 8:46:19 Was on the road tonight headed home. Just a joy to sit and watch all the videos - Blazer April 16, 2026, 1:18:45 That this all happened in a horse barn surrounded by corn makes me chuckle. * - illini April 15, 2026, 22:36:31 The camera knew... - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 22:20:50 Here's some content if you need a fix (ooo) - meanjeans April 15, 2026, 22:13:03 Just absolute joy. We have 4 guys from a FF team saying fuck it let's run it back - meanjeans April 15, 2026, 21:56:51 Cosign. * - harb April 15, 2026, 21:57:46 Hell yeah.* - voiceofreason April 15, 2026, 21:40:40 Ooo - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2026, 21:40:28 that is good* - snipes824 April 15, 2026, 21:46:50 Great stuff. * - harb April 15, 2026, 21:45:49 Sam Mclaurin level vibes * - jdl April 15, 2026, 21:41:53 Woot!! * - harb April 15, 2026, 21:27:55 Turgid. - Tuscy April 15, 2026, 21:21:23 LMFCO* - Jackie April 15, 2026, 21:21:59 I love that Jake is lumped into this on account of becoming an honorary Balkan* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 21:15:16 Well, also he has the same agent* - Dilbert April 15, 2026, 21:16:42 Yeah that was what I meant, that he got in with those guys and they probably told him… - OB25 April 15, 2026, 21:28:10 Team tweeting out individuals tweets for each too* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 21:06:06 HAWT* - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2026, 21:03:22 Pretty GD good news right there fellas * - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 20:59:22 For the record: one polo wearer and two non-polos* - biclops April 15, 2026, 20:55:36 Hell yes* - Carl Spackler April 15, 2026, 20:53:40 This may spark some ideas, too - jdl April 15, 2026, 20:52:17 and plan B* - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 21:23:01 Yeah... No brainer there. Time to invest.in smoke machines and flares.* - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 21:23:01 That’s when they’ll find Jake a wife * - ATL April 15, 2026, 21:20:57 ooo - biclops April 15, 2026, 20:51:15 Yugoslavia * - TarheelIllini April 15, 2026, 21:13:46 Good stuff. Just need Drej back too* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 20:50:35 42% of returning scoring from our FF team. With Drej it's 57% * - meanjeans April 15, 2026, 21:47:55 I don't know what to do with my hands.* - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 20:50:12 Yea you do. Baby jesus says go for it* - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2026, 21:17:39 have you considered punchin’ the ol munchkin?* - biclops April 15, 2026, 20:52:27 I think the preferred term is "little person" - IlliniSax05 April 15, 2026, 21:17:17 Twice in one day? It's not even my birthday!* - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 21:09:35 Hot damn* - AintHatin April 15, 2026, 20:49:00 man, it could be deja vu for the ufi with mccollum making the elite 8 in his first year - Ari Gold April 15, 2026, 19:40:40 MD G Darius Adams. When we played MD, he seemed pretty solid for a freshman* - UofIL6 April 15, 2026, 18:55:14 Si* - MtHoodIllini April 15, 2026, 20:47:38 Drej, Tomi and Z all at the CvC event - assassin April 15, 2026, 18:10:16 WHY ARE SOME OF THEM WEARING MATCHING POLOS AND SOME NOT* - biclops April 15, 2026, 18:49:24 WHY IS TOMI THE ONLY ONE WEARING SHADES??? * - illinijohn April 15, 2026, 18:53:38 Fork injury to the eye as a child?* - DocWalk20 April 15, 2026, 19:54:37 THE FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT!! * - Tuscy April 15, 2026, 19:29:32 Petrovic and Bilic there too. Keaton as well* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 18:18:49 Apparently Mirk is donating any money from his twitch stream to the team managers * - digs April 15, 2026, 16:35:20 lol - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2026, 16:27:19 I didn’t realize Louisville has only 2 returning players and no incoming high school recruits… - shua April 15, 2026, 16:16:20 Rumors are they will pay only 8 guys * - jdl April 15, 2026, 18:12:22 Alex Condon back to Florida, Rob Wright back to BYU - assassin April 15, 2026, 16:03:53 No one seems to want the Pope's money. That's a big problem.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 16:12:12 Zoom Diallo will take the Pope's money apparently * - Dilbert April 15, 2026, 17:08:34 So Mirk is officially back. Is it safe to say 'the rest' are too? - Tbag April 15, 2026, 15:42:50 Maybe 1 announcement per day? * - jdl April 15, 2026, 18:11:30 I wouldn't be surprised if a couple guys go through the draft process like Drej and Tomi - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 15:53:51 FWIW both Stojakovic and Tomislav shared Mirkovic, announcement on their instas - biclops April 15, 2026, 16:26:52 Wagler tweeting #TheRetention seems like a good thing. - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 15:51:12 Yeah, I'd say that's a damn good sign... - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 15:52:15 Yeah, either do it all together or space it out so everyone gets their shine.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 15:53:52 I don't think anything is "safe", but this is a good start - IlliniSax05 April 15, 2026, 15:48:49 True* - Tbag April 15, 2026, 15:52:09 Dreaming - GMAW April 15, 2026, 15:03:13 That is one hell of a basketball team.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 16:06:01 That is preseason #1... unless somebody else just goes bonkers* - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 15:52:47 Rankings aside, that feels like the "it" team in basketball too. They would be everywhere * - meanjeans April 15, 2026, 15:54:21 I concur* - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 15:55:02 That is ideal and a top 5 team at worst* - UofIL6 April 15, 2026, 15:48:10 Detroit is lovely in April* - Ron McDon April 15, 2026, 15:23:49 Maybe it's because I grew up in Peoria, - Sounder April 15, 2026, 15:33:13 parts of Detroit and burbs are ok tbf - Ron McDon April 15, 2026, 15:59:04 Driving from Grosse Pointe to downtown Detroit is a wild ride* - Sounder April 15, 2026, 17:28:00 hotels basically sold out already lol* - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2026, 15:31:37 Not true. Most hotels aren't bookable until 330 days in advance. - Dilbert April 15, 2026, 15:42:10 hilton is.* - LeatherneckIllini April 15, 2026, 15:50:36 And I had my Hyatt booked driving back from Indianapolis* - Dilbert April 15, 2026, 16:16:15 Aiden Sherrell to IU - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:53:04 Mirk screenshot - Blazer April 15, 2026, 14:42:29 The bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly......* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 14:55:37 lol* - Blazer April 15, 2026, 15:14:24 For those that don't catch the reference... - IlliniSax05 April 15, 2026, 14:45:13 I'm enjoying the hilarious purple meadow background much more* - Blazer April 15, 2026, 14:49:25 Blackwell was in Mirk’s chat? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 14:41:20 Noice.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 14:45:58 Everyone simply must buy least one Cowboy Mirk merch item now.* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 14:32:42 Apparently Trilly's Discord claims we are pursuing the Mingos. - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 13:10:05 I would be very surprised by that* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 13:11:12 I claim no knowledge....just passing on from a friend that follows more closely than I* - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 13:12:02 Illini bb IG reposted a story of Mirk’s about Twitch at 2pm CT - assassin April 15, 2026, 12:20:57 Could not love this kid more. On his way to all-time fav status - Blazer April 15, 2026, 14:40:38 now he's raising money for the managers* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:35:11 David: "I'm Back" * - aimlessillini April 15, 2026, 14:31:06 What an amazing time we live in. Brad, NIL, everything. LFG * - meanjeans April 15, 2026, 14:34:57 Hilarious* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 14:31:33 LOLOLOLOL - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:30:07 Summary?* - GMAW April 15, 2026, 14:31:39 after giving the "after long talks with the coaches and my agent. I've decided to" - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:33:14 Amazing* - Blazer April 15, 2026, 14:39:01 He said “I decided too..” disappeared for like a minute. Then posted a statement saying “I’m back”* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 14:32:26 Illinois press statement. Basically the MJ statement* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 14:32:57 lmao...LFG!* - AintHatin April 15, 2026, 14:31:14 The Coleman in that one is very strong* - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 14:30:52 i'm dead * - meanjeans April 15, 2026, 14:30:29 hilarious.* - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 14:30:20 HE'S BACK BABY* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:30:58 Double hilarious. He's the best.* - Chuck Woodaby April 15, 2026, 14:31:46 ADHD much?* - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 14:27:40 I think he’s gotten lost in Fortnite and forgotten the announcement* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 14:26:29 he's got to lock in* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:27:14 “I was 12 and dumb. More dumb than now, so you can imagine how dumb I was.”* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 14:25:47 Chicago Beers* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 14:19:30 Buzz Lighter* - UIHuskie April 15, 2026, 14:23:04 this is incredible* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:23:38 He just said that he wants to change his major next year... so still in college * - aimlessillini April 15, 2026, 14:15:18 With the Team being available to media before the event tonight I imagine this is more than Mirk * - aimlessillini April 15, 2026, 13:56:10 Anyone know his Twitch Account name? * - aimlessillini April 15, 2026, 13:49:22 Kid is a genius. He's gonna get 1000+ people to watch him do something goofy - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 13:53:42 I'd have said that if the official Insta didn't share it - assassin April 15, 2026, 13:58:17 ok maybe lol* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:03:25 at 2:25 we have to talk about something really serious* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:04:46 LOL at the Illini fan olds having to watch this for another 20 minutes* - OB25 April 15, 2026, 14:05:25 Mirk wants a golden retriever, does he realize that he IS the golden retriever?* - UIHuskie April 15, 2026, 14:10:32 he has to be protected at all costs. he's too precious for this world* - assassin April 15, 2026, 14:12:17 guilty...at least I have grading to do with it on in the background* - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 14:08:37 direct link here - assassin April 15, 2026, 13:51:18 NVM - he just shared it - it's Mirkyyyyy for anyone looking * - aimlessillini April 15, 2026, 13:50:56 This randomly reminded me of when it was announced that Demetrious Jackson was going to commit… - OB25 April 15, 2026, 13:28:16 I never use Twitch, but I don't see his username when I search. * - OWWDig April 15, 2026, 13:24:01 Old fart question.....WTF is Twitch?* - Tbag April 15, 2026, 12:59:26 It's what happens to my eyelid during portal discussions* - Sounder April 15, 2026, 13:22:54 Video live streaming platform popular with the 'utes* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 15, 2026, 13:03:10 Few things in life make me more old man yells at cloud than video game livestreaming* - Sounder April 15, 2026, 13:06:14 Or a “WE are back”. * - aimlessillini April 15, 2026, 12:44:54 Imagine you, in 2005, seeing this subject line - ATL April 15, 2026, 12:28:32 lol* - Blazer April 15, 2026, 12:36:34 I felt like I was having a stroke typing it * - assassin April 15, 2026, 12:31:47 Jaden Schutt came up in conversation yesterday - Gene Parmesan April 15, 2026, 12:16:39 What are the thoughts on Jakstys? He'll be entering his 3rd year with the team... - shua April 15, 2026, 10:39:56 Unless the coaches really see something, I think he's replacement level - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2026, 11:48:07 If he sticks around he’ll add bench value in years 4 and 5. He’s a depth piece - bjl63 April 15, 2026, 10:41:55 do we think we'll add a PF/C from the portal, since we really just have Tomi/Z/Mirk* - shua April 15, 2026, 10:46:32 No. I think it's Blackwell or bust right now. - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 10:49:24 My guess is they think/expect Ty Rodgers to fill part of that role as well.* - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 12:35:01 Louisville adds Karter Knox from Arkansas and is going to get Fulgearos from Iowa as well. - OB25 April 15, 2026, 10:09:19 Meh. - JFG April 15, 2026, 10:21:32 I think of the current transfer pool it’s Blackwell or bust* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 10:22:54 I know that’s what Werner is saying but I find it hard to believe. - OB25 April 15, 2026, 10:51:34 Agreed, if for no other reason than depth - Blazer April 15, 2026, 11:22:22 Hard to pay guys to come be depth. That's what freshmen are for. - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 11:35:44 This isn’t depth though. This would be a starter or significant rotational piece. - OB25 April 15, 2026, 11:44:25 How many of those guys exist who are worth the investment? - uofi1998 April 15, 2026, 12:22:57 Paul McNeil from NC State has been floated, a taller Alfonso Plummer who plays defense. - OB25 April 15, 2026, 12:31:23 ^^^much better version of what I was trying to say* - Blazer April 15, 2026, 11:56:14 Are we not counting Stojakovic? Or Vaaks? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 11:26:07 I don't think you can count on Andrej to be a primary ballhandler or initiate the offense - Blazer April 15, 2026, 11:41:44 I’d be cool with the Hill kid from VCU too - bjl63 April 15, 2026, 10:42:57 Nosign. Total chucker* - Blazer April 15, 2026, 11:20:28 Hi Blazer! I agree! and bad on defense!* - Poldark April 15, 2026, 11:35:02 I've heard a couple of other names, but who knows. - JFG April 15, 2026, 10:36:10 Agree strongly with last point. We are not the program that throws money around recklessly - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2026, 11:54:54 I want to know who will be our Humrichous replacement.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 10:41:57 Sounds like it will be Ty Jakstys.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 10:58:55 Blackwell visiting there today too? Not looking so hot.* - gullit April 15, 2026, 10:21:17 No. They are meeting him in LA like we did Monday - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2026, 10:22:19 DGL visiting Texas Tech, haunting opportunity in November* - OB25 April 14, 2026, 22:18:28 IU pick up a large Turkish fella - assassin April 14, 2026, 16:08:33 Full head of hair * - biclops April 14, 2026, 16:57:47 Seemingly have given up on the mid major all star team approach - jdl April 14, 2026, 16:22:08 It's good to see the 2nd week is all about commitments and very few new portal entrants... - shua April 14, 2026, 14:46:39 I know the overall number of players in the portal is still astronomical - biclops April 14, 2026, 15:59:18 Georgetown's KJ Lewis to USC * - assassin April 14, 2026, 14:11:44 This is recruiting-eque. Charlie Villanueva admits why he originally committed to Illinois - DanSaint April 14, 2026, 11:06:42 there’s no way that’s true - bbonb April 15, 2026, 11:22:03 How are they going to keep Charlie down on the farm after he's seen Karla Hungus?* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2026, 11:32:19 Love that that story matches exactly what was discussed on the various boards at the time* - Blazer April 14, 2026, 14:06:03 Way OT but kind of sad - jdl April 14, 2026, 12:21:21 The "How do we get Brad Underwood away" post is from March of 2016 when he got hired at Ok St. - illini222 April 14, 2026, 14:26:33 Little did they know they were about get within a whisp of the Final Four.* - Warrin'_Illini April 14, 2026, 16:11:35 So.....when will we hear anything from any of the players themselves?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 14, 2026, 10:54:58 Underwood and at least some of the team are at a sold out cancer benefit tomorrow - OB25 April 14, 2026, 11:02:31 Special guests: The Final Four Fighting Illini Men's basketball team - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 11:06:05 werner dropping they're expecting media availability with some players prior * - ijustkrushalot April 14, 2026, 16:30:54 Mirk showing up wearing his cowboy hat would play well there * - jdl April 14, 2026, 11:04:39 I almost fell for a fake Rothstein account claiming Blackwell to UI last night. - Tuscy April 14, 2026, 9:32:02 At the risk of glazing the 247 crew too much... - uofi1998 April 14, 2026, 10:43:00 I did too......texted my Purdue friends.......woops, never mind lol* - Tbag April 14, 2026, 10:42:03 I got got by many a' fake portal announcements.* - Warrin'_Illini April 14, 2026, 10:01:38 There's a million weird burners popping up everywhere too. - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 9:49:23 I won’t believe it until Scott Hughes confirms* - Ron McDon April 14, 2026, 9:42:24 The gold standard of CBB reporting* - illini222 April 14, 2026, 14:27:32 I just blocked whatever that one troll account earlier this year was - ijustkrushalot April 14, 2026, 9:40:36 Pre-Portal Storytime from Charlie V. Funny to hear it from him… - Illini Guy April 14, 2026, 8:38:47 the search for the sick one tour* - chorizo April 14, 2026, 9:52:10 I think he later says he was gonna follow Self to KU - CanHartlebHireSnider April 14, 2026, 8:58:52 Devin Royal to Villanova* - OB25 April 13, 2026, 21:48:55 ok NOW Dylan Mingo has decommitted from UNC - assassin April 13, 2026, 18:35:53 Rain drop. Drop top* - opossum jenkins April 13, 2026, 19:14:51 Why Dylan Mingo - biclops April 13, 2026, 18:50:53 LOL* - DocWalk20 April 14, 2026, 8:37:51 LOL, great pull.* - Toonces April 13, 2026, 18:58:43 This is great from Misko (the agent from the balkans) our insane fandom seems to have paid off…. - LeatherneckIllini April 13, 2026, 15:59:05 It's amazing this happened to us, it could have happened to many other schools. Let's run with it.* - gullit April 13, 2026, 19:10:17 Wasn’t luck. Underwood and Josh made this happen.* - Toonces April 13, 2026, 19:15:52 Definitely not luck Orlando deserves the most credit. But there are many passionate fan bases.* - gullit April 13, 2026, 19:31:06 Good call on Big O.* - Toonces April 13, 2026, 20:17:38 So fvcking hot. May need to call a Dr in 4+ hours* - UofIL6 April 13, 2026, 16:43:04 we need flares next year* - assassin April 13, 2026, 16:14:05 start at 10:15 for Illini stuff…. - LeatherneckIllini April 13, 2026, 16:13:00 Per Misko, Illinois is the most wanted team by Balkan players* - deadpoolOG10 April 13, 2026, 16:39:13 we’re so back * - biclops April 13, 2026, 16:12:46 That’s pretty awesome* - AintHatin April 13, 2026, 16:04:43 Goodman thinks it’s still Duke and Illinois for Blackwell - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 15:18:08 Never going to pass up free Mirk content - OB25 April 13, 2026, 15:04:00 Stojakovic loves him some Stranger Things * - biclops April 13, 2026, 15:45:16 lol* - LeatherneckIllini April 13, 2026, 15:29:10 IU picks up a Duke castoff - assassin April 13, 2026, 12:12:21 IU picks up Domer pg Markus Burton - assassin April 13, 2026, 16:13:38 Maybe IU gets Sherrell but Mustaf and Harris is meh - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 12:48:53 Cig took all their NIL * - jdl April 13, 2026, 14:49:54 Good graphic with all the top guys in the portal. - OB25 April 13, 2026, 10:55:29 Matching campus culture: #37, Colin Chandler, Kentucky to BYU. - osklister April 13, 2026, 13:14:14 Zoom is a cool first name* - bbonb April 13, 2026, 12:18:55 You think that's a cool name? I just found out there was a pope named Lando - ATL April 13, 2026, 12:49:52 We're trying to get Paul McNeil?* - Chilango April 13, 2026, 11:59:08 WE DEMAND MCNEIL!* - ijustkrushalot April 13, 2026, 12:19:28 Werner mentioned him. Maybe a fallback if Blackwell doesn't pan out?* - AintHatin April 13, 2026, 12:08:37 With a name like Momcilovic, how are we not on this guy?!* - TarheelIllini April 13, 2026, 11:40:04 We already broke his will once... so now's the time to build him back up.* - uofi1998 April 13, 2026, 11:42:17 I like Milan a lot, I'm not sure he'd fit super well with us. - ijustkrushalot April 13, 2026, 11:48:13 let me rephrase, I think he'd be a perfect fit if we lost someone, but I don't know how he fits - ijustkrushalot April 13, 2026, 11:49:17 Yeah, no need... I just wanted the opportunity to point out we ruined his weekend in '24* - uofi1998 April 13, 2026, 11:56:20 DGL is better than 96. * - assassin April 13, 2026, 11:05:27 #1 guy is an 'ic.* - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 11:01:33 Per Twitter Blackwell visiting UCLA tomorrow, but also IL in Cali - aimlessillini April 13, 2026, 9:17:20 So going to school just isn’t something these guys do anymore?* - Mrap24 April 13, 2026, 11:48:47 Online classes.* - Chicago1995 April 13, 2026, 13:56:02 they ain't come to play school so...* - ECEIllinois April 13, 2026, 13:11:53 ...."anymore"?* - VIV April 13, 2026, 13:04:24 Diglet1 has had classes with some of our players the last 2 years. They do show up - OWWDig April 13, 2026, 11:55:52 Break out the Franzia, Peja* - biclops April 13, 2026, 11:36:18 Oh an apparently Mirk made an "ANNOUNCEMENT" - aimlessillini April 13, 2026, 10:00:38 That is a pretty amazing sentence for next year * - BradUnderwoodforprez April 13, 2026, 9:57:32 We are tantalizingly close to having a potential preseason #1 roster. - OB25 April 13, 2026, 10:48:10 I dont know that I love the weighty expectations that come with being preseason #1* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 13, 2026, 11:55:57 Bring it on. That kind of attention sells.* - voiceofreason April 13, 2026, 18:46:09 My kingdom for an Orris* - Tortillini April 13, 2026, 18:31:58 Michael Orris?* - Blazer April 13, 2026, 21:08:32 My diamond shoes are also too tight* - Herman Blume April 13, 2026, 18:05:55 Gonna have to move up that lock date 8\* - jdl April 13, 2026, 18:01:34 lobster too buttery, steak too juicy. I want everyone talking about us!!* - shua April 13, 2026, 11:58:08 It's gonna be Top 10 at worst, and probably better than that... time to embrace it* - uofi1998 April 13, 2026, 11:56:48 Clearly we are in the golden era for Illini hoops - Blazer April 13, 2026, 13:16:33 Yes, retention + Blackwell may = #1 (or really close)* - UofIL6 April 13, 2026, 10:51:40 agreed. I know things change, but having those 2 involved with... - shua April 13, 2026, 10:09:08 Z maybe, but Tomi could probably command a good paycheck - Blazer April 13, 2026, 10:56:51 Duke 247 board does not seem optimistic - illini21 April 13, 2026, 9:19:56 It's funny how much that changed in a few days - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 9:24:11 It's a new world for all these bluebloods* - GMAW April 13, 2026, 9:31:29 So satisfying to see them come down a peg.* - voiceofreason April 13, 2026, 10:57:33 Yeah their board is teetering on full meltdown mode* - illini21 April 13, 2026, 9:25:11 That board isn't a haven for rational thought, but there's reason to be concerned too. - Chicago1995 April 13, 2026, 10:01:58 bluebloods all over are struggling with this - ijustkrushalot April 13, 2026, 11:08:47 It doesn't sound like Duke's going all-in on the UK/Mark Pope method - Chicago1995 April 13, 2026, 12:56:41 Couple of amusing posts I saw over there yesterday - OB25 April 13, 2026, 9:34:54 According to the Athletic, of the teams in S16, only Duke had more basketball revenue than UIUC - cpsteine April 13, 2026, 10:02:17 Someone posted something "They've been to an E8 and F4 in 2 of the last 3 years" - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 9:40:18 I've had to remind myself numerous times that we were just in the freaking Final Four. - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 10:08:32 Next season could actually be The One... at this point, just retain our guys. - uofi1998 April 13, 2026, 10:39:01 I expected Morillo and Coleman to step into the Vaaks and Blackwell roles - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 10:44:21 Feels like they've convinced Coleman to play the McKenney role for us next year. - Kajagoogoo April 13, 2026, 10:50:55 It's JMO but I cannot envision either of the freshman coming off the bench. - illinilosch April 13, 2026, 10:58:20 Barring any surprises in their talent/readiness level, I'd anticipate both come off the bench. - Kajagoogoo April 13, 2026, 11:08:07 I know we're deep into Legend of Ty territory but I wonder where he's going to be - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 11:13:42 All I know is tis the season for transfer madness, but... - uofi1998 April 13, 2026, 11:41:47 Haha yeah i saw that and had the exact same reaction* - illini21 April 13, 2026, 9:53:25 Just got chills thinking about that. Yeah, the times, they are a'changin'. Freaking love it. - Kajagoogoo April 13, 2026, 9:50:37 They are freaking out about their portal efforts - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 9:32:35 hope those 3 5star recruits they already have can give them some comfort :( * - shua April 13, 2026, 9:27:43 Wait til they see the pic of Scheyer doing Scheyerface in Illini gear.* - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 9:26:49 Question, since the portal is open from 4/7-4/21. do all the people that... - shua April 13, 2026, 9:00:33 Giant orgy * - jdl April 13, 2026, 14:51:32 i believe per the rules of the Veronica Roth YA novel "Divergent", they become "factionless" - VIV April 13, 2026, 9:18:17 Or they are given an offer to “GoPro”. For $ 5K they agree to wear a GoPro cam - memyselfandillini April 13, 2026, 11:16:37 Peak Shailene Woodley.* - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 9:28:06 what if they manage to jump on the CTA train that flies by?* - shua April 13, 2026, 9:20:46 No. Only have to enter by the 21st. Not a deadline to pick a new school* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 13, 2026, 9:06:59 David Punch to Texas, Brandon Garrison to Alabama* - OB25 April 12, 2026, 20:34:16 Texas also retaining their star euro * - assassin April 12, 2026, 21:40:04 Guess I’ll put this here: Wisconsin AD stepping down - biclops April 12, 2026, 18:53:17 Badger fans on their 247 page seem quite happy about this* - illini222 April 12, 2026, 20:02:48 Badger fans I know aren’t sad about this* - DocWalk20 April 12, 2026, 20:19:42 Kinda feels like he was pushed out and given a soft landing * - biclops April 12, 2026, 20:15:04 Sounds like he’s Kevin Warren’s future replacement * - assassin April 12, 2026, 19:06:31 Heh I forgot what was on the inside of my original post in this thread. I am the smartest man alive* - OB25 April 12, 2026, 14:07:37 Donuts will make you fat * - jdl April 12, 2026, 14:55:07 Goodman says we're expected to land Stefan Vaaks from Providence - UIHuskie April 12, 2026, 13:33:28 I claim the nickname Vaaks Populi* - VIV April 13, 2026, 8:43:03 Populi: it's all yours* - Chilango April 13, 2026, 9:19:04 Providence fans sure do hate him. - OB25 April 12, 2026, 21:37:50 Anti-Vaaksers* - MtHoodIllini April 13, 2026, 20:16:47 I saw lots of chatter about a poor attitude and he was also pretty inefficient - illini21 April 13, 2026, 8:56:34 There are Providence fans? - Stu April 13, 2026, 4:31:44 peruse his game log - biclops April 12, 2026, 21:54:34 Eddie Johnson had some kinda weird comments on Twitter, saying Brad needs to - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 8:01:44 I’ve been saying this for years. We don’t need Chicago, or our own state for anything. - voiceofreason April 13, 2026, 11:04:58 Maybe Eddie needs to remember the history of top Chicago kids picking anywhere BUT Illinois. - JFG April 13, 2026, 9:17:55 I've felt this way since the 2005 FF year. - illinilosch April 13, 2026, 9:51:59 and nobody seems to talk about AAU coaches anymore, now with NIL in play* - shua April 13, 2026, 10:24:31 especially now that Chicago doesn't seem to be producing talent like it used to* - shua April 13, 2026, 9:28:45 Aside from maybe 2-3 Top 50 guards around the 6'2" range, who in Chicago is worth recruiting? - illinilosch April 13, 2026, 9:03:53 Agree. Things aren't like they used to be.* - Warrin'_Illini April 13, 2026, 9:08:34 that was a 'why are you only adding white guys' tweet without saying it like that* - John Coctostan April 13, 2026, 8:28:08 ding* - cpsteine April 13, 2026, 9:32:05 He's a poor mans Stephen Bardo* - illini21 April 13, 2026, 8:57:40 Yeah, kinda racist but I'm not sure if it's racist against white people or a full Jimmy the Greek.* - ATL April 13, 2026, 8:50:54 sadly, it's the kind of thing that others will use against us in recruiting. - OWWDig April 13, 2026, 8:48:30 Latulip film breakdown - biclops April 12, 2026, 18:55:28 Hey a dunk! Take that Eddie Johnson!* - ATL April 13, 2026, 8:59:09 Latulip on Field of 68 - biclops April 12, 2026, 16:31:29 He’s right. We need a connector at the point, not Blackwell* - opossum jenkins April 13, 2026, 4:05:38 I think he was trying to dance around the fact that he knows Blackwell is the plan. - OB25 April 13, 2026, 10:16:07 This was a really good discussion. Just came over to post it. * - ATL April 12, 2026, 18:37:14 A couple weeks younger than boswell. heh* - gvibes April 12, 2026, 15:20:51 We're going to have too many good players. Damn Undertaker.* - Warrin'_Illini April 12, 2026, 15:04:17 Werner is live - biclops April 12, 2026, 14:58:15 Trotter gives it an A - biclops April 12, 2026, 14:25:12 Good get if it holds. * - harb April 12, 2026, 14:23:48 Highlights - biclops April 12, 2026, 14:07:32 looks like all he does is score every shot he takes; one-dimensional player at best* - bbonb April 12, 2026, 18:34:13 wow I hadn't really watched his highlights yet - snipes824 April 12, 2026, 14:22:11 Agreed. Lead guard replacement for Wagler. Has a bit of KJ to his game* - WhitmansFolly April 12, 2026, 15:00:50 He's committed per ESPN - UIHuskie April 12, 2026, 14:04:09 Needed a Baltic to add to the Balkans* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2026, 14:08:04 assuming full retention, I've wondered if we could fit both vaaks and blackwell in the budget - snipes824 April 12, 2026, 13:59:51 don't we need one more player to leave for Blackwell?* - Potomac April 12, 2026, 15:29:55 With NIL, scholarship spots are no longer a concern. - Carl Spackler April 12, 2026, 18:36:31 there's still a roster size limit, though* - Potomac April 12, 2026, 19:03:57 Dont we still have 2 open slots?* - Dilbert April 12, 2026, 15:35:19 No - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2026, 15:34:52 thanks, one left for now* - Potomac April 12, 2026, 15:39:03 So our Humrichous replacement.* - Carl Spackler April 12, 2026, 13:40:05 complete with some good shooting games and absolutely horrible outings - Potomac April 12, 2026, 15:12:15 As long as the top end talent is there, it’s a good bet that we’ll efficiency the crap out of him.* - voiceofreason April 12, 2026, 18:38:02 I’d say more like our Kylan replacement - Walkon April 12, 2026, 14:38:27 Or Wagler * - jdl April 12, 2026, 14:55:41 He doesn’t play defense but this is like a top 10 or at worst top 20 guy in the whole portal. - OB25 April 12, 2026, 13:50:17 Hmmm… alrighty. As you can see, I’ve pulled a 180 with my recruitment interest. - Carl Spackler April 12, 2026, 14:50:09 Seems like there is the expectation that we’d have money for both, FF run may hooked a big fish* - OB25 April 12, 2026, 14:59:34 Wasn’t there a pot of money for just Wagler to return? Maybe that’s converted to… - shua April 12, 2026, 15:23:32 Still seem to be swinging for both him and Blackwell - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2026, 14:54:16 Woof, these rebounding numbers...* - Carl Spackler April 12, 2026, 13:40:49 Rebounding is not his role* - bjl63 April 12, 2026, 15:15:18 You have to be running away from the ball to have numbers this bad. - Carl Spackler April 12, 2026, 15:19:02 Watching a few Providence game highlights, that’s exactly what he’s doing… - shua April 12, 2026, 15:25:44 That was my takeaway. Good shooter, high usage, very good assist percentage - Blazer April 12, 2026, 14:21:31 I’m hoping most of it like the defense is effort related - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2026, 14:24:03 I’m assuming the rebounding numbers are just a product of what he was asked to do - Blazer April 12, 2026, 22:27:15 Werner had it last night and has been mentioning him for months* - JacobRDaugherty April 12, 2026, 13:38:59 Both Bidunga and Shelstad commit to Louisville* - UIHuskie April 12, 2026, 13:00:17 Milan Momcilovic in the portal* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 12, 2026, 12:42:12 I thought he was going pro* - Mrap24 April 12, 2026, 13:00:16 He declared for the draft as well* - UIHuskie April 12, 2026, 13:00:39 Let's do it.* - gullit April 12, 2026, 12:50:04 Brumby 2.0? - timmer April 12, 2026, 11:34:35 Brunby? - osklister April 12, 2026, 11:44:34 Brurnby.* - MojoJojo April 13, 2026, 8:38:58 Caught some Morillo highlights from some international game last night. Guy can play.* - Toonces April 12, 2026, 11:20:00 Rinse/repeat: don’t lose any of our existing top 4 in the chase for transfers * - uofi1998 April 12, 2026, 13:01:52 Sorry, not sorry but this will always cone to mind about him…. - timmer April 12, 2026, 11:33:16 Propaganda machine for Michael Malone is out in full force. - OB25 April 12, 2026, 1:32:28 That Curry guy learned a lot from him after he tagged along in college to the Elite 8 at powerhouse - illini222 April 12, 2026, 9:49:46 Keaton officially declares - assassin April 11, 2026, 18:42:27 I think there’s some intentional timing here as it relates to Blackwell* - OB25 April 11, 2026, 21:58:40 Tell me more* - Mrap24 April 11, 2026, 23:57:23 Like does he have a car?* - biclops April 12, 2026, 7:45:55 Did you get very far?* - OWWDig April 12, 2026, 8:05:58 Could she get me a friend? * - osklister April 12, 2026, 9:07:44 Remember how badly we wanted 1 and dones yrs ago and never got them. Now do get them and honestly - MC April 11, 2026, 19:44:03 A one and done and also the low ranked recruit that over-achieves - jdl April 11, 2026, 21:21:18 we didn't get a BBMDL until they were no longer valuable - Sammich April 11, 2026, 20:01:49 Didn't help that our BBMDL made a catastrophically bad decision to go pro too.* - Carl Spackler April 11, 2026, 21:25:31 ooo? - IlliniSax05 April 11, 2026, 19:29:12 Incredible year, can’t wait for the banner* - Blazer April 11, 2026, 19:15:14 Ok hopefully this ends our losses - CanHartlebHireSnider April 11, 2026, 18:47:41 I think Lee or Jacktys is going to the portal. Inclined to think Lee* - JacobRDaugherty April 11, 2026, 19:57:36 I'm inclined to think and, not or. - Illiniphil April 11, 2026, 20:01:55 I don't know that we can afford, or need, to upgrade those spots. If they want to stay, let them. * - larue33 April 12, 2026, 10:41:57 We want 2 transfers and Zavier Zens. One more spot is opening - JacobRDaugherty April 12, 2026, 12:23:56 Agreed* - DocWalk20 April 12, 2026, 10:46:03 I bet he goes through the process. Hopefully we get him back for one more* - Blazer April 11, 2026, 19:16:16 He gawn. - Illiniphil April 11, 2026, 20:00:02 Andrej?* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 11, 2026, 20:01:19 Thought this was about KW (didn't open the post). Should know more about Dre's plans midweek. - Illiniphil April 11, 2026, 20:08:54 I think Phil is drunk posting.* - DocWalk20 April 11, 2026, 20:07:06 Yeah I think he and the twins will test the NBA waters* - biclops April 11, 2026, 19:51:18 This is what I expect to happen. As much as I can “expect” anything in this regard.* - DocWalk20 April 11, 2026, 19:24:25 Go get paid, kid. Thanks for the amazing year* - UofIL6 April 11, 2026, 18:44:44 Incoming freshman Lucas Morillo will be on Peacock tonight at 9pm - biclops April 11, 2026, 18:38:56 This is kind of wild * - biclops April 11, 2026, 23:10:19 He is #14 on the world team (dark jerseys) on Peacock/NBCSN right now * - jdl April 11, 2026, 21:22:58 Some misses around the rim - biclops April 11, 2026, 22:34:01 hit a nice corner 3 and had a nice tough take to the hoop as well. good potential* - OWWDig April 12, 2026, 9:23:58 As expected, bilic to the portal as well - snipes824 April 11, 2026, 15:48:33 Hopefully this means we settled our accounts with Misko * - biclops April 11, 2026, 17:50:10 So, we’re currently at 13. includes Fagbemi. Not including Wagler* - shua April 11, 2026, 15:57:51 lol, what a silly episode* - Blazer April 11, 2026, 15:52:51 at least it made Matt Painter mad* - assassin April 11, 2026, 17:45:41 it was reported at the time as essentially a favor - snipes824 April 11, 2026, 15:58:00 Does that mean he is really a mid-major guy?* - Potomac April 11, 2026, 18:02:54 Yeah, clearly a favor all along - Blazer April 11, 2026, 16:11:49 I never heard that Wagler only had one other offer, or that Peja - memyselfandillini April 11, 2026, 13:31:35 You will have to tune into the Sacramento Kings to get more Wagler stories.* - Toonces April 11, 2026, 13:44:10 Petro to the portal per draftexpress* - OWWDig April 11, 2026, 12:39:19 I bet he’ll end up somewhere better than people might think* - OB25 April 11, 2026, 13:11:54 Likely Purdue given he's better than Braden Smith. Hi, Kedric!* - UofIL6 April 11, 2026, 14:15:35 winning with 3 stars!* - Ari Gold April 11, 2026, 14:22:49 Wisconsin recruited him and they could use a guard * - biclops April 11, 2026, 13:14:13 Blackwell for Petro + cash considerations* - Ron McDon April 11, 2026, 13:21:58 I figured he’d just go back to Europe* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 11, 2026, 13:13:07 With his reputation coming into this year and the money being thrown around… - OB25 April 11, 2026, 14:10:15 No surprises there. Good on him for being a good teammate* - Blazer April 11, 2026, 12:47:57 That would suggest player/coach meetings are happening though - Blazer April 11, 2026, 12:49:09 Yup* - OWWDig April 11, 2026, 12:52:26 Torvik's RosterCast is up and running for 2027 - UIHuskie April 10, 2026, 20:04:56 What if the roster was all Mirkovics?* - biclops April 10, 2026, 20:19:08 Just need him to crawl inside the door of his own head. - assassin April 10, 2026, 21:12:12 Being Dave Mirkovic* - memyselfandillini April 11, 2026, 13:34:08 Terp’d it* - Blazer April 11, 2026, 20:24:43 PJ Haggerty to TAMU* - assassin April 10, 2026, 17:54:13 5 schools in 5 years impressive* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 10, 2026, 17:59:41 Dan Haggerty to deep inside the forest* - Herman Blume April 10, 2026, 17:56:35 Fears declares for NBA - OWWDig April 10, 2026, 14:05:02 Well isn't that a kick in junk for MSU fans?* - Tbag April 10, 2026, 14:14:31 It's nuts to think he'll actually do it* - OWWDig April 10, 2026, 14:17:25 he must be trippin' if he thinks he's 1st-round material* - Sammich April 10, 2026, 14:19:05 Dunno...if he balls out at the combine, his return to MSU taint certain.* - JFG April 10, 2026, 14:21:02 But if he can't get up for the competition, he'll have to limp back to E. Lansing* - OWWDig April 10, 2026, 14:24:36 Might as well take a shot* - illini222 April 10, 2026, 14:35:28 I'm racking my brains to think of a reason why he shouldn't.* - JFG April 10, 2026, 14:37:12 A sack of NIL money might get him back* - IlliniOllie April 10, 2026, 14:44:30 He might not want to shoot himself in the dick this offseason (again).* - Warrin'_Illini April 10, 2026, 14:48:28 You have to admit...nobody runs the pinch and roll like Fears.* - JFG April 10, 2026, 22:38:34 His best pro comp is Chris Paul * - ATL April 10, 2026, 21:14:11 Cal transfer Justin Pippen to Ohio State - assassin April 10, 2026, 12:03:54 I kinda wanted him only to say we had a Jordan and a Pippen play at Illinois* - Gene Parmesan April 10, 2026, 13:11:23 NBA Draft Timeline - biclops April 10, 2026, 11:00:04 It would be great if some kind of something happened today* - biclops April 10, 2026, 10:33:59 In Brad I trust.* - JFG April 10, 2026, 12:26:02 Damn right. Very encouraging nobody has set foot in the portal.* - Warrin'_Illini April 10, 2026, 12:36:04 According to Twitter, Blackwell is down to us & Duke * - aimlessillini April 10, 2026, 11:42:04 There are no insiders. - digs April 10, 2026, 12:19:33 This is a high amount of Friday negativity. - voiceofreason April 10, 2026, 12:23:26 It’s not negatively. I’m just shocked - digs April 10, 2026, 13:07:28 Apparently the 2026 thing is nobody respects the paywall guys... - uofi1998 April 10, 2026, 12:43:03 It’s been an always thing for me not 2026 - digs April 10, 2026, 13:09:07 Since it’s out that’s what 247 guy Banham said* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 10, 2026, 11:52:30 is that true ? We haven't won any of these battles so far * - rozoben April 10, 2026, 11:43:26 Good news! Artemis 2 splashdown at 8:07 PM today. - ATL April 10, 2026, 11:19:32 Insiders say you wouldn't believe what they've heard! * - jdl April 10, 2026, 11:12:34 "Blackwell to Illinois" - VIV April 10, 2026, 11:13:48 I can only take solace in the fact we haven't lost anyone yet - CanHartlebHireSnider April 10, 2026, 10:50:48 Rinse/repeat: Bring back our nucleus, add freshmen, repeat 25-26... - uofi1998 April 10, 2026, 10:40:42 Next year we can be 2026 Michigan, but better. * - Toonces April 9, 2026, 20:41:15 I don’t think I’ll ever get used to seeing things like “providence has landed westchester Knicks - snipes824 April 9, 2026, 20:17:48 Cadeau back to Michigan.* - gullit April 9, 2026, 20:01:19 Nebraska got a 6-9 guy from Belmont who shoots almost 40% from 3 - biclops April 9, 2026, 19:06:21 6’9” low major guy who shoots 40% from 3? - snipes824 April 9, 2026, 19:37:17 It’s an Exciting Whites arms race in the Big Ten right now.* - OB25 April 9, 2026, 19:13:03 Bama big man Aiden Sherrell in with a do not contact - assassin April 9, 2026, 19:00:43 Tenn big man JP Estrella to Michigan* - assassin April 9, 2026, 14:54:18 Do we expect Morez and Mara to go into the draft?* - Warrin'_Illini April 9, 2026, 15:01:18 ESPN's Jeremy Woo has Mara 13th and Morez 27th on the big board. - assassin April 9, 2026, 18:02:08 Yep, I imagine they're gone. - Kajagoogoo April 9, 2026, 15:02:07 I feel like Morez will be back in college. Dude ain't got NBA game at the moment* - cpsteine April 9, 2026, 16:40:44 agreed.* - Ari Gold April 9, 2026, 19:15:01 Maybe some SEC moneybags school will pick him up. - osklister April 9, 2026, 18:19:45 Good.* - Warrin'_Illini April 9, 2026, 15:02:58 They're favored to land Juke Harris, too. And Flory Bidunga has them in his top 3, I think. - Kajagoogoo April 9, 2026, 15:01:09 UCLA picks up 2 of Misko's guys from the SEC - assassin April 9, 2026, 13:15:12 St Louis just released a video announcing 9 returing - aimlessillini April 9, 2026, 12:58:59 NY Times - Top 30 in the Portal... - harb April 9, 2026, 11:56:59 Khemenia and the ASU big are undervalued there, IMO.* - OB25 April 9, 2026, 12:01:19 Honestly, that list gets rough fast. If we can hold onto our core it’s a huge advantage* - CWR10 April 9, 2026, 11:58:52 This is pretty good - OB25 April 9, 2026, 10:03:45 Sleepers guys analyze the Blackwell recruitment yesterday - ATL April 9, 2026, 5:38:26 In their latest video the claimed that someone from the Blackwell family got in the YouTube comments - Blazer April 10, 2026, 21:16:01 The “everyone is coming back/we’re getting Blackwell” Twitter crowd seems convinced - Blazer April 9, 2026, 1:24:07 Considering some on our team as well as our targets will go through the NBA process, - voiceofreason April 9, 2026, 11:44:04 I don’t believe the Twitter people know anything, but if it’s about Blackwell… - OB25 April 9, 2026, 11:46:11 Correct, but nothing will happen there until after he goes through it, right?* - voiceofreason April 9, 2026, 20:10:53 No I assume he’ll commit somewhere soon. Yaxel committed to Michigan then went through the process* - OB25 April 9, 2026, 20:21:22 Ah ok, my bad. I thought it was the reverse.* - voiceofreason April 10, 2026, 11:54:14 Bunch of twidiots* - uofi1998 April 9, 2026, 7:46:38 They don't know anything * - jdl April 9, 2026, 6:53:18 nobody does here. thanks pman!* - Ari Gold April 9, 2026, 7:31:00 Lucas Morillo - tall, short arms, wide hands. #analysis - OB25 April 8, 2026, 19:25:22 Helps with hand-eye coordination.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 19:46:34 Reduced electric signal time from brain to hands* - Stu April 9, 2026, 6:33:10 25 year old G League players ain't it, fam - assassin April 8, 2026, 17:20:23 Meh. The oldest CBB player to have actually scored points was 73 - Stu April 8, 2026, 17:50:25 Wtf* - cpsteine April 8, 2026, 17:44:46 I think I’m down for that age limit moving forward - snipes824 April 8, 2026, 17:25:26 Pryce Sandfort portalling.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 16:32:36 Don’t think that’s accurate* - OB25 April 8, 2026, 16:40:29 Twitter is a cesspool. I am cess.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 16:43:37 I’m not on his site, but apparently Trilly saying that a Jake Davis decision is coming soon. - OB25 April 8, 2026, 16:15:05 Or somebody is overpaying to get a Final Four guard on their roster. Call it "The Matthew Mayer"* - Chuck Woodaby April 8, 2026, 16:21:15 Would be hard to blame him if he goes for the bag, especially as a senior.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 16:28:41 I’d be surprised if he gets more from anyone else than he’d get from us. - OB25 April 8, 2026, 18:48:51 Nico Moretti available. So we can bring back Nico, Skyy, and Sencire. And probably DGL too.* - OB25 April 8, 2026, 15:28:03 Hire John Groce as senior associate head coach/coach-in-waiting. Let's firm this up! - Kajagoogoo April 8, 2026, 15:29:57 we should offer morez ton of money, just to get mich to match. weigh them down with retention costs* - cpsteine April 8, 2026, 14:23:37 hopefully he just goes to the NBA and drops in the draft to the 2nd round :) ** - shua April 8, 2026, 14:38:05 even better* - cpsteine April 8, 2026, 14:55:57 Sounding like Michigan is the favorite for Juke Harris. Top 2-3 player in the portal. :( * - OB25 April 8, 2026, 14:11:05 They have their formula and they're going to keep spending. Hopefully we recognize that. - JFG April 8, 2026, 14:42:02 Khamenia from Duke could be a sophomore breakout candidate, good option if Andrej leaves* - OB25 April 8, 2026, 12:17:29 Is Drej leaving a thing? - uofi1998 April 8, 2026, 12:19:58 I assume he is going to leave. He is on his third team in three years - gvibes April 8, 2026, 13:46:21 Stanford->Cal->Illinois. What's next? MIT? Carnegie Mellon?* - ECEIllinois April 8, 2026, 18:56:38 Well, as he's working his way up in academics, Harvard/Yale are the only ones left. * - osklister April 9, 2026, 18:22:35 I think he’s an awesome fit. - uofi1998 April 8, 2026, 13:58:21 my biggest complaint was that he wasn't doing the thing he's good at well enough a few weeks ago - ijustkrushalot April 8, 2026, 14:18:12 I mean, he was hurt. - AintHatin April 8, 2026, 14:52:25 Yep. He wasn't healthy again til the end of the year and played well* - MtHoodIllini April 8, 2026, 20:34:57 Can't base much on those post NCAA loss locker room interviews - jdl April 8, 2026, 13:02:24 A year ago me would definitely like to know how awesome Tre White was for us this year after the - Chuck Woodaby April 8, 2026, 13:53:49 I feel like Sencire Harris did two different “I’m back” tweets then found out he wasn’t gonna play* - OB25 April 8, 2026, 14:21:52 Cup is firmly in place. As Spackler said below, I anticipate people throwing large bags at our - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 12:30:46 Not based on any info, just feels like it could go either way for a lot of reasons* - OB25 April 8, 2026, 12:30:24 wayyyyyyy too many examples of people doing the same thing and leaving. - assassin April 8, 2026, 12:27:28 For most of the year I thought so. Recently I don’t think so - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 12:26:26 He's been at three schools in three years - GMAW April 8, 2026, 12:44:59 My assumption he’s staying only flipped because Werner hinted it a couple times recently - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 13:44:08 Werner's predictability on this stuff is about as accurate as post-Tourney locker room quotes* - Blazer April 8, 2026, 14:03:38 It’s already been a wild ride depending on which corner of Illini internet you’re following. - OB25 April 8, 2026, 14:09:05 Or you can just read this thread and get all of that without having to into the various corners* - Dilbert April 8, 2026, 14:38:18 The Wagler stuff is wild to me* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 14:11:12 I’ve gone from 100% gone to like 95% gone but the one thing I will say… - OB25 April 8, 2026, 14:13:53 The whole idea that his "different path" applies to the NBA decision is such a stretch - jdl April 8, 2026, 14:42:01 I agree in general that people are likely being irresponsible in giving people hope on this - OB25 April 8, 2026, 15:07:16 Yeah I’d almost feel guilty about him coming back - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 14:15:58 If Keaton were my kid, there's no way I'd advise him to come back. No way. - JFG April 8, 2026, 18:57:18 And more important--the real wealth is in the second contract - Blazer April 9, 2026, 14:30:39 Eh he’s seemed reliable on these types of things - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 14:05:08 On the Andrej stuff it seemed to me like he's going on vibes, and not specific info - Blazer April 8, 2026, 14:29:52 I meant more about roster stuff. Guys that are already here - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 14:35:28 I would rather keep all of last year’s team plus the freshman class (including the Wisconsin kid)… - uofi1998 April 8, 2026, 13:57:38 have felt exactly the same* - assassin April 8, 2026, 12:27:54 Whitman getting surgery for detached retinas* - Poldark April 8, 2026, 12:10:04 Both of them???* - DocWalk20 April 8, 2026, 13:00:14 one for sure, probably the other in a couple days per facebook post UIUC made* - assassin April 8, 2026, 13:53:38 Found this WCIA link… - DocWalk20 April 8, 2026, 14:39:11 wait, we have two 2027 commits? Mason Martin & Quinton Kitt. Never heard of them... - shua April 8, 2026, 9:52:08 Martin does the threes. Had 11 against West Aurora this year. * - assassin April 8, 2026, 10:36:26 We could use a sniper. I trust the Undertaker (new nickname I just came up with).* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 10:58:05 Knew about Kitts bc of the Peoria pipeline. Didn't know about the other* - OWWDig April 8, 2026, 10:32:50 Seems odd for unranked 2027 second-team 4A all-state and not even team's best player* - Potomac April 8, 2026, 10:29:15 He had offers from Michigan and Iowa. 247 has him the #2 prospect in the state* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 10:39:39 My post was about Martin, not Kitt* - Potomac April 8, 2026, 10:45:04 Hoping that this will help land his HS teammate Cole Kelly. - illinilosch April 8, 2026, 16:48:32 Oh my bad. I don't know why I read it about Kitt* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 11:38:52 it's not entirely clear what your point is* - assassin April 8, 2026, 11:33:07 Unimpressive resume for an early offer* - Potomac April 8, 2026, 11:37:37 I mean, Wagler only had offers from like Colorado State and Drake* - VIV April 8, 2026, 12:37:28 Whoa! * - jdl April 8, 2026, 13:51:25 he's tall, local and can flamethrow from three. that's....a pretty good resume* - assassin April 8, 2026, 11:53:39 Any discussion on this week's visitor? Kid recommitted from N.Iowa - OWWDig April 8, 2026, 9:44:48 The kid looks good. Moves well. Nice shot. Very efficient #'s* - MtHoodIllini April 8, 2026, 20:37:28 Hard to figure out these days - jdl April 8, 2026, 9:50:59 If you want a bunch of high-priced returnees, gotta round out rosters with cost-certain freshmen* - LWillhite April 8, 2026, 9:55:47 We already have those * - jdl April 8, 2026, 11:39:49 Maybe some of the ones we have are getting ready to leave * - icasaman April 8, 2026, 12:17:40 NCAA exploring age limit - jdl April 8, 2026, 8:04:40 I can't see how it does* - IlliniRunner April 8, 2026, 13:14:50 I like it.* - gullit April 8, 2026, 9:25:34 At one time, there was some sort of "prep school" rules gambit. You'd delay HS grad... - osklister April 8, 2026, 8:48:47 let's best-case scenario next year: keaton returns. makes no sense - Nobster April 7, 2026, 21:21:36 Are we seriously in the running for Blackwell? - TarheelIllini April 8, 2026, 9:45:37 In the running? Sure. The leader? Doubtful. Duke is offering a huge bag apparently. - Kajagoogoo April 8, 2026, 10:07:28 Kofi probably has a year remaining* - shua April 8, 2026, 6:27:44 now we're cooking* - Nobster April 8, 2026, 8:01:56 I can’t imagine we have enough money for Keaton and Blackwell - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 21:24:15 There's a pile of money available just for Keaton if he chooses to return. - Illiniphil April 8, 2026, 6:05:40 I'm sorry I can't believe that - CanHartlebHireSnider April 8, 2026, 9:04:52 It's actually a testament to Illini fans - OrangeSox April 8, 2026, 9:57:21 Yeah, we can’t match the security of going top 10 in the draft. I don’t think Keaton is ready - voiceofreason April 8, 2026, 9:10:44 Many of you said the same about KJ and Riley last year and they're both doing fine* - OrangeSox April 8, 2026, 9:54:35 he's more ready than riley was last year. and he's done just fine. hell better than fine* - John Coctostan April 8, 2026, 9:29:40 Do people not realize that NBA teams work on development - illini21 April 8, 2026, 9:33:07 right. Wagler may or may not succeed. staying one more year in college will do nothing to help that - John Coctostan April 8, 2026, 9:36:48 People just have a hard time letting go. It sucks, just like it sucked to lose KJ and Will after - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2026, 9:39:27 It’s like all of you people didn’t read my post above.* - voiceofreason April 8, 2026, 15:02:55 This is Nobby's dream thread! Don't harsh the vibe! * - Tuscy April 8, 2026, 9:10:32 i heard they filled a practice court with gold coins and will allow keaton to scrooge mcduck it* - Nobster April 8, 2026, 8:04:09 of course - Nobster April 7, 2026, 21:38:06 My point is that as a pie in the sky it’s about the same as Ayo deciding he wants to come back - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 22:16:51 Add a 3 and D replacement for Ben that's comparable D and better 3. - Illiniphil April 7, 2026, 21:24:11 in my dreams, that's ty. - Nobster April 7, 2026, 21:39:28 Ty isn't going to be a 3 guy. - Illiniphil April 8, 2026, 6:41:52 i'm just hoping and wishing and praying* - Nobster April 8, 2026, 8:03:00 I got a text that the Balkan’s agent is being difficult?* - biclops April 7, 2026, 17:54:33 Great. Now I’m imagining a scenario of all four leaving plus Keaton. * - MC April 7, 2026, 22:57:37 I would be so steamed.* - Tortillini April 8, 2026, 9:04:18 We’re going to get outbid for every player on our team. - Carl Spackler April 7, 2026, 22:54:38 Being put forth by a poster on Loyalty. - Illiniphil April 7, 2026, 21:06:26 I bet that’s where he got it from. - biclops April 7, 2026, 21:58:43 Don’t tell me this shit.* - Toonces April 7, 2026, 20:45:58 Their agent is the top agent in Europe equivalent to Scott Boras and no fool.* - gullit April 7, 2026, 20:04:05 Tell him Brad has a very particular set of skills, acquired over a long career. - DT April 7, 2026, 18:18:32 Good luck* - UofIL6 April 7, 2026, 21:04:24 Would be very surprising based on all the reporting about our relationship with him.* - OB25 April 7, 2026, 18:08:42 “difficult” like “asking for a shit ton of money”. Just trying to see if the rumor is legit or not - biclops April 7, 2026, 18:17:39 Even if the Malone thing isn’t that big of a deal, it’s a great bargaining chip* - John Coctostan April 7, 2026, 19:49:17 Also, i saw a clip today that Dan Patrick brought up this same agent and his great connections to - John Coctostan April 7, 2026, 21:31:08 We were all so confident we wouldn’t lose our coach because of a UNC coaching search this time - meanjeans April 7, 2026, 21:48:37 Nm - bulldogmba April 7, 2026, 21:33:58 did it ask for you to send money?* - Nobster April 7, 2026, 18:06:29 I just entered my banking info into paypal-serbia-q489.info* - biclops April 7, 2026, 18:15:14 best to be safe to keep handsome squidward* - Nobster April 7, 2026, 20:18:37 Sencire Harris and Skyy Clark have portaled - jdl April 7, 2026, 15:19:53 Sencire was 13-41 from 3 here, he's 12-86 the last 2 years. - illini222 April 7, 2026, 18:00:24 But I was told that Fletch makes shooters worse* - Blazer April 7, 2026, 20:22:36 Had to look it up: Sky with a year at UIUC, one year at L'ville, two at UCLA. - osklister April 7, 2026, 16:26:41 I thought extra COVID years are done. I guess he’s trying to get a “redshirt” year for his time at - DocWalk20 April 7, 2026, 16:47:55 Sencire's teammate Kerr Kriisa is under the impression he still has his Covid year - RVA April 7, 2026, 17:29:38 I think that's the getting punched in the face before a game extra year. - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 16:53:40 That’s right. And we played nice with his exit at the time to potentially allow this* - OB25 April 7, 2026, 16:49:31 I'm curious to see where DGL ends up. Hopefully gets paid.* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 16:04:19 Purdue finna need a lead guard.* - Illiniphil April 7, 2026, 16:27:27 LOL* - DocWalk20 April 7, 2026, 16:48:12 Um... why? - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 15:54:23 Skyy already had his one sshhhhining moment* - RVA April 7, 2026, 16:19:35 Realized he forgot to portal last season * - jdl April 7, 2026, 16:13:42 Probably just keeping options open.* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 16:04:52 He’s a fine player but not that great. I’d guess Cronin wants to upgrade* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 15:56:04 it's weird how many 3+ school players have came and went through Illinois in the last few years* - shua April 7, 2026, 15:23:45 I wonder what percentage of players in the portal have been in the portal every previous year too.* - DocWalk20 April 7, 2026, 15:24:44 I know it's me dreaming, but how cool would it be if we haven't heard anything - aimlessillini April 7, 2026, 14:52:58 are we worried at all that some UNC insiders are selling Malone due to his ties to Jokic's agent? - John Coctostan April 7, 2026, 14:46:01 no I am not worried* - Ron McDon April 7, 2026, 14:47:37 Said agent thinks Petrovich is his most talented college player* - Dilbert April 7, 2026, 14:56:46 Imagine how differently things might have turned out if Petrovic doesn't hurt a hammy in preseason* - LWillhite April 7, 2026, 20:33:36 Per Norlander, 1500 players already in the portal * - jdl April 7, 2026, 14:12:54 What's taking so long? - osklister April 7, 2026, 14:56:00 It’s hilarious how poorly positioned IU is - CWR10 April 7, 2026, 13:21:32 I still can't belive UM had Juwan Howard, what a difference a coach makes.* - gullit April 7, 2026, 13:45:26 Coach and free legal reign for opening the pocketbook * - assassin April 7, 2026, 14:00:46 Hand up, I thought Juwan was going to kill it there. I know Brad wishes he was still there.* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 13:46:23 All they had to do was fire Woodson 1 year earlier! - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 13:42:43 Or OSU. Diebler had a few good games as the interim - bjl63 April 7, 2026, 15:25:06 At least they have the 3rd best ex-Drake head coach in the conference * - jdl April 7, 2026, 13:35:47 Which... could happen... big $... Big Ten is so hot right now... like Hansel.* - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 13:35:27 Wisconsin also losing their big guy that started all conference games as a FR (Aleksas Bieliauskas)* - OB25 April 7, 2026, 13:07:09 Can someone remind me, guys typically announce they’re back officially now, right? - Carl Spackler April 7, 2026, 7:33:31 From what I’ve seen it looked like the team was still in Indy last night. - digs April 7, 2026, 14:34:36 just got off CMI - DFW with Drej, so he's decompressing somewhere* - assassin April 7, 2026, 18:26:55 Golly, hope they're not missing too much classroom time. - osklister April 7, 2026, 16:28:06 Will usually happen after player/coaches meetings - Blazer April 7, 2026, 13:21:59 IIRC they came a bit later, but that might be because we were out in the first weekend last year. - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 8:37:48 Correct. You need at minimum a "run it back" or "just getting started" insta post nowadays* - OrangeSox April 7, 2026, 8:07:18 In happier news, Athletic has us as the way too early #1 - Blazer April 6, 2026, 22:43:53 Any websites based in Serbia, Croatia, etc. released their preseason Top 25 yet? - osklister April 7, 2026, 13:49:09 Makes me wonder if all of these projections include Wagler... - OWWDig April 7, 2026, 10:30:08 Wagler should go to the NBA but I do not see his game translating outside of a spot shooter.* - gullit April 7, 2026, 13:36:42 No one thinks he's turning down a lottery slot * - jdl April 7, 2026, 11:48:46 I said as much in the post. But I could see people just crunching the numbers of - OWWDig April 7, 2026, 12:03:06 Fox's projection was based on Mirk, Dre & Twins * - aimlessillini April 7, 2026, 10:43:03 The ones I've seen specifically consider him gone. Seth Davis's MO was... - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 10:35:53 Gotcha. Good to know. I'd mostly just seen posts with lists and no explanations.* - OWWDig April 7, 2026, 10:39:10 I think the assumptions are Mirk, Drej, and the twins... which is a hell of a baseline. - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 10:40:24 Plus a nice recruiting class. Will we have enough balls to support all this offensive talent?* - Toonces April 7, 2026, 10:44:38 The Coleman get definitely makes the on-paper projection look a like like 25-26...* - uofi1998 April 7, 2026, 10:46:44 Fingers crossed! Hopefully Coleman/Morillo are more Wagler than Clark* - OWWDig April 7, 2026, 12:01:56 Both seem unproblematic, injury-free and more underweight than overweight. - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 13:24:33 Totally fair. Just acknowledging that there's not a 100% hit rate...so I'm hedging* - OWWDig April 7, 2026, 13:55:46 Or Wingo!* - ilinni11 April 7, 2026, 13:20:18 Fox has us #1 as well * - aimlessillini April 7, 2026, 9:20:41 Casey Jacobsen on Fox Sports also has us #1* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2026, 9:19:34 Casey also was "feeling a comeback" from Mizzou at the BR game too* - ilinni11 April 7, 2026, 13:16:47 yeah, i know they need clicks and CONTENT, but there's no way of knowing any of this - VIV April 7, 2026, 8:48:46 Of course not, VIV, that's why it's way too early. But FUN - Blazer April 7, 2026, 13:22:48 I hope Undy uses this stuff to convince our core guys to stay - IlliniSax05 April 7, 2026, 10:16:54 Yeah it’s meaningless. I’ll still take it* - snipes824 April 7, 2026, 9:23:38 Tough luck VIV, the ayes have it. - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 9:23:03 I don't know how you are supposed to do this given turnover* - gvibes April 7, 2026, 8:45:56 it's just a way to get cheap clicks on the day after the tourney. Probably directionally - John Coctostan April 7, 2026, 10:44:30 DeCourcey was complaining about these on the Score this morning - AintHatin April 7, 2026, 10:36:49 and 17k fans showing up for practice probably nudges them to put uofi #1* - torinese April 7, 2026, 13:25:36 Seems pretty meaningless, but can at least help in a recruiting pitch to portal guys. - Carl Spackler April 7, 2026, 8:49:09 We have a PROGRAM again folks. In Brad we trust. Incremental progress adds up* - LeatherneckIllini April 7, 2026, 7:31:46 i see them tied for 7th or 8th in a couple of betting portals.* - Ari Gold April 7, 2026, 6:15:14 And ESPN has us #8 - Blazer April 6, 2026, 22:58:15 Behind 7 SEC teams?* - Illiniphil April 7, 2026, 12:06:02 Seth Davis has us #2, Field of 68 #5, Rothstein #6* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 23:12:47 Michigan better not get both Mara and Morez back.* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 23:06:11 I think Mara played his way into the lottery * - aimlessillini April 7, 2026, 10:44:02 SI also has us #8 * - jdl April 6, 2026, 23:03:43 Kentucky reportedly offers Blackwell $4M.* - Tuscy April 6, 2026, 22:20:26 Duke a bigger concern, their pockets are just as deep but they just don’t advertise it. - OB25 April 7, 2026, 9:31:54 Their $22M for roster building is annoying.* - voiceofreason April 7, 2026, 4:06:11 They supposedly offered Yaxel >$7 million last year too* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 22:53:08 Dammit Yaxel, take the money....* - Warrin'_Illini April 7, 2026, 9:16:07 LOL. We’ll see how that works out. He supposedly wants a shot at a title in his last year. - Kajagoogoo April 6, 2026, 22:32:30 Ooo - meanjeans April 6, 2026, 22:31:54 Haah - jdl April 6, 2026, 21:19:44 TIL: PJ Haggerty still has eligibility * - biclops April 6, 2026, 19:09:11 Coincidently, so does PJ Carlesimo. (Any word on Dr Bowman?) * - osklister April 7, 2026, 8:49:55 Northwestern now has 6 players in portal * - Poldark April 6, 2026, 17:27:53 Tenn women's team has 0 players currently on their roster - IlliniSax05 April 6, 2026, 17:57:47 YOU ARE MISINFORMED - bjl63 April 7, 2026, 8:35:15 How many that anyone would want?* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 17:42:37 5* Dylan Mingo decommits from UNC. - assassin April 6, 2026, 16:04:36 Do work, Orlando.* - Chuck Woodaby April 6, 2026, 16:06:05 I think that one is at least at this point either fake or inaccurate* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 16:05:40 "Top programs like Syracuse" is the first clue. More like Toilet program.* - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 16:20:56 Maybe we can will it into existence* - assassin April 6, 2026, 16:08:41 Nate Oats must be rethinking his roster building a bit, their 2 best bigs are on the way out - OB25 April 6, 2026, 15:18:55 Should have taken the UNC job.* - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 15:23:04 Bol Bowen wasn’t very good imo. Sherrell on the other hand seems like a big loss* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 15:20:52 Maybe he needs to rethink being a buttnugget.* - Illiniphil April 6, 2026, 15:19:30 I coached Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson in 4th grade park district basketball - GMAW April 6, 2026, 14:10:42 UNC hiring Mike Malone* - illini21 April 6, 2026, 13:00:14 Not shockingly, Seth Greenberg loves the hire* - bjl63 April 6, 2026, 16:08:55 Seth is so brutal. Provides absolutely no analysis.* - Mrap24 April 7, 2026, 8:09:45 a real bunt foul hire* - memyselfandillini April 6, 2026, 14:43:28 Norlander says McCollum had talks with UNC but turned down an in-person interview* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 13:51:37 Positively Belichick-ian hire* - GMAW April 6, 2026, 13:22:40 He last coached in college basketball in 2001. Has zero connection to UNC - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:25:20 Yeah, the Mike Woodson hire was the first one that jumped to mind* - gvibes April 6, 2026, 13:46:38 you are misinformed. - Poldark April 6, 2026, 13:28:15 I feel like we are all being trolled... there's no way UNC is doing this... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 13:33:44 Scott Drew and McCollum both reportedly also turned them down* - UIHuskie April 6, 2026, 13:46:58 Mid to bottom tier Big Ten programs with ability to keep their coaches from UNC is pretty nuts* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:49:19 I think across both major sports, there's less of an incentive to go to bluebloods - ijustkrushalot April 6, 2026, 13:52:21 Plus UNC is in the ACC vs UFI in the Big Ten - jdl April 6, 2026, 15:28:03 Yep 100% been saying this - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:59:21 maybe you are correct. But i still say that someone like McCollum turning down UNC is nuts - John Coctostan April 6, 2026, 14:33:07 Tells me there is a resource problem that isn’t being talked about.* - voiceofreason April 6, 2026, 15:08:34 I don't know much about him but he is from Iowa City. - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 14:39:37 Kinda feels like more death-rattle from the ACC. - tvillini April 6, 2026, 14:04:34 I think in this case Bubba is a moron - ATL April 6, 2026, 13:58:45 Dave Wischnowsky says bad hire* - Poldark April 6, 2026, 13:17:30 Does have a story about himself regarding this? * - DanSaint April 6, 2026, 14:07:46 That is shocking.* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 13:14:58 I’m wondering if Donovan is gonna get AK’s job* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:14:52 Don't call him Mike or he'll flip.* - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 13:11:18 Pretty poor hire* - Mrap24 April 6, 2026, 13:11:17 It’s a different world - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:19:32 Oh I agree. These jobs aren’t significantly more attractive than other school - Mrap24 April 6, 2026, 13:21:30 Wow, that’s certainly out of left field.* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 13:03:50 I saw a few people ask about him on their 247 board but discussion didn’t go far* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 13:08:06 when did poneman become such a high profile nil agent? has he represented any of our players - Ari Gold April 6, 2026, 12:15:43 Probably not because of how he was ripped on in the IB days* - Illini Guy April 6, 2026, 14:33:59 I know we need a guard and whatnot, but the #1 priority over any outside player should be... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:22:09 Sophomore Mirk has B1G player of the year potential* - illini21 April 6, 2026, 12:41:26 I think sophomore Mirk is gonna be really really good* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 12:49:42 Sophmirk* - SurfTheBoneyard April 6, 2026, 13:07:25 I am going to sound like a total wet blanket here... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 13:14:38 Agreed and would be thrilled to be wrong and happy to eat crow. * - Tuscy April 6, 2026, 17:53:10 I think improving his touch around the basket is a skill that can be developed - snipes824 April 6, 2026, 13:46:07 Throughout the season there weren't many shots from down low of his that I thought were going in - RVA April 6, 2026, 13:53:44 Same. But he’s built to thrive at it - snipes824 April 6, 2026, 13:59:38 I see it a lot like Coleman Hawkins, great wrinkle to run a bit of point forward - RVA April 6, 2026, 13:45:57 Probably tougher to say with the Euro guys - jdl April 6, 2026, 13:34:35 curious if he can gain some lift by working in the weight room - assassin April 6, 2026, 13:36:12 No thanks - jdl April 6, 2026, 13:38:23 like it* - EffinIllini April 6, 2026, 13:14:05 DJ Smirk * - jdl April 6, 2026, 13:12:52 Keep those 5 and add Blackwell or Hill, Coleman, Morillo and I think we’ll be really good - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 11:47:39 Those 5 + Blackwell = Preseason Top... 3? #1? It's on the table, anyway.* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:50:03 I kind of feel like other teams would value drej more than we do due to lack of shooting. - gvibes April 6, 2026, 11:39:52 Simple terms... this team is and was better with Drej on the floor. - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:42:56 we were absolutely better with him* - memyselfandillini April 16, 2026, 18:41:54 I know this isn’t the top priority, but these guys would also be rockstars if they return. - OB25 April 6, 2026, 11:50:53 Yep. Would be the biggest preseason hype since '05... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:54:46 I wonder how much of that was the guy he was replacing in the lineup a lot was bad.* - Carl Spackler April 6, 2026, 11:46:36 Davis is a decent player but not a big loss. He should be coming off the bench.* - gullit April 6, 2026, 11:35:45 He should... no problem there. Culture guys are important too. - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:40:49 Way too loose with the ball to be the primary handler (Mirk)* - RVA April 6, 2026, 11:31:00 I don’t think you can give the keys to Drej. He doesn’t pass enough. Kind of hoping we can - voiceofreason April 6, 2026, 11:29:39 My kingdom for one or two sets a half for a pin down 3 for Jake. - Dude_The April 6, 2026, 11:37:37 I am curious if we'll amend our offensive approach at all - illini April 6, 2026, 11:57:12 I think he kind of screams lead guard TBH...* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:30:33 I disagree. He doesn't shoot well enough. He's perfect for a Shannon-like role - GMAW April 6, 2026, 11:31:44 Agreed said this yesterday* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 11:43:58 No matter what, his #1 thing this offseason will be shooting from the perimeter* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:34:42 He doesn't pass either(1apg), that coupled with 24% from 3 isn't anyone's lead guard let alone ours* - ilinni11 April 6, 2026, 16:23:18 Also... TJ pretty much was the lead guard for the 24 team... Ty some, Marcus some... but it was... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:45:26 Brad would disagree with you - LWillhite April 6, 2026, 12:30:58 Nobody outside of our program is worth $5M... call me old fashioned... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 12:34:43 I wasn't thinking in money terms, but since you brought it up - LWillhite April 6, 2026, 12:40:27 impossible to answer that without context of everyone else* - assassin April 6, 2026, 13:06:08 Maybe... if you told me we had the same amount of $ as Michigan, yes. - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 12:53:00 He needs to get back to what he was in the bay. 31-32% is livable. 24% not gonna cut it* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2026, 11:44:28 No question* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:45:42 Pretty sure it is. * - assassin April 6, 2026, 11:28:55 When I saw the supposed $5M number for Blackwell on X, I shuddered* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:31:01 Toppin and Yaxel were around 4 last year, so 5 is...geez* - assassin April 6, 2026, 11:54:08 whoa....that's a lot* - OWWDig April 6, 2026, 11:47:40 It's probably baloney, but these days, IDK.* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:49:22 It's probably inflated, but I'm sure he's still asking for a lot* - OWWDig April 6, 2026, 11:52:40 Cole Certa. Can see us going after him if Andrej or Jake leave. - OB25 April 6, 2026, 11:04:36 Jaden Schutt also in the portal - jdl April 6, 2026, 11:48:47 3 years at ND and Shrewsberry still hasn't had a team better than he did at PSU. surprising* - John Coctostan April 6, 2026, 11:44:45 What is our yearly budget? Has this ever been reported on? I’m assuming - voiceofreason April 6, 2026, 10:37:50 Don’t think anyone knows for sure and depends on who we’re trying to pay but I’ve seen $12M floated* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 11:02:45 Blackwell....is this legit? If so, yes please - UofIL6 April 6, 2026, 9:14:04 What does Michigan look like for next year? Since Blackwell is from the state... - shua April 6, 2026, 10:12:07 Cadeau is presumably back, McKenney is the top instate recruit who's contributing as a freshman - RVA April 6, 2026, 10:32:01 Figure that's Trey McKinney's spot next year... so does Michigan rock the boat?* - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 10:29:35 They just signed a 5 star wing too* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 10:38:15 Blackwell grew up an Illini fan. I think we have a great shot at him.* - JacobRDaugherty April 6, 2026, 10:19:02 Doing the Goode move * - jdl April 6, 2026, 11:08:25 Who is Goode? I'm unfamiliar.* - cpsteine April 6, 2026, 11:21:55 Luke Goode...going back to homestate Indiana (IU) for last year* - UofIL6 April 6, 2026, 11:26:24 that's good to know. hadn't heard that* - shua April 6, 2026, 11:04:21 His dad played at Illinois. Hopefully that helps. * - MojoJojo April 7, 2026, 13:32:13 Not to mention our recent history of developing NBA first round guards.* - voiceofreason April 6, 2026, 10:32:33 Blackwell, Coleman, Morello. If we add a good defensive big we'll win it all next year.* - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 9:31:08 big Z?* - cpsteine April 6, 2026, 10:29:39 IMHO Big Z was underwhelming this year.* - gullit April 6, 2026, 11:13:27 I like Big Z but still feels like we're missing some bulk and athleticism in the front court. - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 10:35:21 I thought we held up more than fine against Reed.* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 11:03:18 Tomi played valiantly but I felt he could get to his spots when he wanted.* - Warrin'_Illini April 6, 2026, 11:07:51 I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear about Tomi having played with an injury almost all year. - Dude_The April 6, 2026, 11:32:00 Pretty sure his knee wasn’t 100% until tourney time if even then.* - DocWalk20 April 6, 2026, 13:52:16 Totally agree. He had a play against Iowa where he put up a baby hook, missed - Blazer April 6, 2026, 16:08:40 They scored 71 points... Reed was good, but we wouldn't be having this discussion if... - uofi1998 April 6, 2026, 11:29:35 Yes it is. He is the 1A target for us.* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 9:28:34 I am assuming he was the "big name" guard Werner referenced in the II podcast last week* - AintHatin April 6, 2026, 9:34:23 Almost certainly was. Michigan expected to be heavily involved too, among other top programs* - OB25 April 6, 2026, 9:35:35 Dave Wischnowsky is excited!* - Poldark April 6, 2026, 9:28:14 please bring me some 3 point shooters.* - Ari Gold April 4, 2026, 21:44:49 I used to work with Tyler Tanner’s mom. Should I tamper?* - nash April 4, 2026, 21:00:44 His sister ran track for Illinois' current track coach - ATL April 6, 2026, 9:17:22 Yeah genetics matter lol* - nash April 6, 2026, 9:42:15 With the kid or the mom?* - SurfTheBoneyard April 4, 2026, 21:08:33 Alright, so, moving on to this thread now…* - IlliniOllie April 4, 2026, 19:33:40 It would be really cool if Petrovic could be the starting PG we thought he was going to be… - shua April 4, 2026, 20:29:53 We're paying him a crap ton of NIL. There is exactly zero chance we're going to do that again* - GMAW April 6, 2026, 9:44:24 Ha he's going back to Europe.* - gullit April 4, 2026, 21:05:23 No sign. Andrej and Coleman’s show* - meanjeans April 4, 2026, 20:53:52 And Morello.* - Toonces April 4, 2026, 20:57:06 Fuck that. Zero interest in a midget running the show.* - voiceofreason April 4, 2026, 20:51:40 He is 23 years old* - Potomac April 4, 2026, 20:45:19 I just don't see it with him - jdl April 4, 2026, 20:39:54 Makes sense, but Brad usually has a good eye, so I stinks this was a miss* - shua April 4, 2026, 21:03:55 Yep, very poor fit for our positional size/shooting strategy.* - voiceofreason April 4, 2026, 20:52:23 Agreed. Wouldn't even bring him back. Doesn't have it* - UofIL6 April 4, 2026, 20:52:01 Bring back the Ivisii twins, Andrej, Mirk, and Jake. Add Q, and then go hunting for more guard help - UofIL6 April 4, 2026, 20:07:50 I’m good not bringing Jake back at all.* - voiceofreason April 4, 2026, 20:53:46 You need someone to be a deep threat though. Won't have many of those* - UofIL6 April 4, 2026, 21:01:58 Was he a deep threat when we played good teams though?* - voiceofreason April 4, 2026, 21:10:27 He faded in the Tourney, but was 11/29 from 3 against top 20 teams in the regular season - Blazer April 6, 2026, 14:54:40 Nobody was....and few are* - UofIL6 April 4, 2026, 21:15:03 Except he wasn’t much of a threat in the post season. 9th man? Sure thing. - Kajagoogoo April 4, 2026, 21:06:39 Same, mostly because Brad will give him too big of a role. 9th man? Fine. - Kajagoogoo April 4, 2026, 20:58:52 He didn't play more than 20 minutes a single game in the Tourney* - Blazer April 6, 2026, 14:56:00 I think he's fine in a limited role - jdl April 4, 2026, 20:58:06 Sure. I’m good with that, but him starting or playing starter minutes is a non starter for me.* - voiceofreason April 4, 2026, 20:59:59 He never played starters' minutes, except the stretch when both Andrej and Kylan were out - Blazer April 6, 2026, 14:56:55 I'd be stunned if he starts next year - jdl April 4, 2026, 21:04:01 Already have 5 new guys coming; may need to make some room* - Potomac April 4, 2026, 20:10:40 So we’ll lose Ben, Wagler, Boswell, Redd. Does Petrovic come back?… - shua April 4, 2026, 20:20:43 We'll see if Lee comes back. - illinilosch April 4, 2026, 20:53:37 Fagbami?* - Stu April 4, 2026, 20:42:21 Fagabefe? - SurfTheBoneyard April 4, 2026, 20:55:28 Don't you get fifteen spots now too? There's room for whoever - RVA April 4, 2026, 20:22:49 Grid is already 16; 15 with no Wagler - Potomac April 4, 2026, 20:43:38 Everyone counts, it's roster spots, no scholarship limits - jdl April 4, 2026, 20:50:03 I partly meant did they intend to give Fagbemi a four-year slot?* - Potomac April 4, 2026, 21:07:17 I'm not sure if that's still a thing or not * - jdl April 4, 2026, 21:09:33 Realistically they are all year to year... - SurfTheBoneyard April 4, 2026, 21:12:08 We have a great sell - jdl April 4, 2026, 20:09:36 Fuck it. None of it matters. UConn could shoot 30% from the field and be better than us. - Kajagoogoo April 4, 2026, 19:59:43 Terrence Hill - VCU's leading scorer, who lit up UNC, in the portal* - RVA April 4, 2026, 9:39:14 Suck it, Shaka* - bbonb April 6, 2026, 10:59:55 former top 25 UK guard that didn't do much this year - assassin April 3, 2026, 16:54:42 my name is Legion, for we are many* - Sammich April 3, 2026, 17:01:44 Wake Forest also loses their star player (Juke Harris) to the portal today.* - OB25 April 3, 2026, 15:16:27 He has moves * - jdl April 3, 2026, 15:41:22 Descended from the family that started Nissan. - osklister April 3, 2026, 16:37:25 Tommy Lloyd succesfully leverages UNC job into top 5 deal with Arizona - assassin April 3, 2026, 12:28:27 and he no longer reports to the AD!* - Poldark April 3, 2026, 13:17:49 Good. Just shows that Lloyd knows how to play the game. U of A is set up for dominance* - Desert April 3, 2026, 13:12:27 Dusty May also with a perfect answer that other coaches in this situation should copy in the future - OB25 April 3, 2026, 12:30:35 His answers were much more clearer than Lloyd’s - CanHartlebHireSnider April 3, 2026, 12:40:53 Huge name, Flory Bidunga entering the portal (will also explore the NBA Draft) - OB25 April 2, 2026, 20:51:36 Duke-bound - Kajagoogoo April 2, 2026, 20:58:24 More Tommy Lloyd non denial denials. - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 15:11:21 Dusty May being asked about it too. Would love to see him bail on them.* - Toonces April 2, 2026, 21:26:59 Oh please let the May thing gain steam* - cpsteine April 2, 2026, 21:29:38 I don't like this. I want a fully focused Arizona for Michigan. Michigan tried to kill their - Warrin'_Illini April 2, 2026, 15:22:30 I think he's just using UNC as leverage to oust Desireé Reed-Francois, AZ's AD. - Kajagoogoo April 2, 2026, 15:15:57 Very well could be. He's definitely using the situation - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2026, 15:17:54 Yep, no reason to shut it down until he either gets what he wants or leaves. - Kajagoogoo April 2, 2026, 15:18:25 Audie Crooks into the portal - ATL April 2, 2026, 12:58:21 Not a chance Shauna wants her* - OrangeSox April 2, 2026, 14:20:04 absolutely criminal that ISU is letting her get away* - bbonb April 2, 2026, 14:07:13 Some program is going to get a steal* - DocWalk20 April 2, 2026, 15:11:27 Iowa State has 10 women's basketball players in the portal. - Poldark April 2, 2026, 14:09:47 She’s a net negative unless you can figure out how to build a defense with her* - assassin April 2, 2026, 13:50:53 Ollie Rioux headed to Michigan State.* - Warrin'_Illini April 2, 2026, 12:30:48 Izzo needs a new face breaker * - assassin April 2, 2026, 12:32:47 He probably won't play. But much like me, Izzo must like the novelty of having a 7'-9" guy. - Warrin'_Illini April 2, 2026, 12:33:51 I can see there being some specific ways to use him as a practice body in a useful way* - OB25 April 2, 2026, 15:20:08 Just trolling Painter * - jdl April 2, 2026, 12:48:22 Works for me* - DocWalk20 April 2, 2026, 12:54:53 Wisconsin fans seem pretty concerned that Blackwell is going to transfer. - OB25 March 31, 2026, 21:53:29 I always forget that his dad is an alum.* - Carl Spackler April 2, 2026, 12:32:45 Wonder if he’ll be in our big former player group for tomorrow’s game.* - OB25 April 2, 2026, 12:54:18 That roster is super sexy* - UofIL6 March 31, 2026, 21:57:58 If you wondered how Miznoz got a top 10 recruit, rumors are they’re hiring his dad as an asst coach* - OB25 March 31, 2026, 20:55:23 Do you even have to do that these days? Just pay* - UofIL6 March 31, 2026, 20:56:12 I don't know if Mizzou is looking to stretch NIL funds that much... but it sounds like a good way to - ijustkrushalot March 31, 2026, 21:36:02 Yeah, let the kid pay Dad to eff off.* - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2026, 20:58:22 Tommy Lloyd gave the most non-denial denial ever about UNC* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2026, 16:56:29 But does he give a shit about UNC?* - DocWalk20 March 31, 2026, 17:00:58 Yeah, I don't like this non-distraction distraction.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2026, 17:00:27 What'd he say? - Kajagoogoo March 31, 2026, 16:58:43 He was asked about his comment about protecting the program the coach after him - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2026, 17:04:55 John Mobley declaring for the draft, but will maintain his eligibility - AintHatin March 31, 2026, 13:41:35 How did the visit from Quentin Coleman go?* - gullit March 31, 2026, 11:54:03 Well... - illinilosch March 31, 2026, 18:37:23 Moar: - Chuck Woodaby March 31, 2026, 20:04:03 I tell myself we stack up well vs Missouri with Wagler as evidence this year* - Potomac March 31, 2026, 19:10:48 I tell myself we stack up well with Missouri because we shitpumped them this year.* - SurfTheBoneyard March 31, 2026, 20:06:00 this is the question that matters* - John Coctostan March 31, 2026, 14:44:20 All 7'-9" of Olivier Rioux enters the portal. I'd take him.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2026, 9:43:31 I’m not sure that he can play* - bjl63 March 31, 2026, 13:47:54 True, but he'd be a fun victory cigar.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2026, 17:00:09 Nick Smith says "pass". - osklister March 31, 2026, 17:23:04 Can anyone who's watched him play comment on why he doesn't score 50 points a game? - meanjeans March 31, 2026, 11:38:05 Because he stinks* - bjl63 March 31, 2026, 14:07:35 Mobility. Athletic ability. Other than those things, not much.* - DocWalk20 March 31, 2026, 11:40:11 probably also stamina* - Sammich March 31, 2026, 11:49:07 I imagine Matt Painter is sleeping on his doorstep * - uofi1998 March 31, 2026, 11:31:04 Too bad we can guard him with Boswell next year. Gotta just get low and steer his Canadian ass out.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2026, 11:36:48 NCAA 2nd leading scorer Dior Johnson - assassin March 30, 2026, 17:47:01 is he a Christian?* - Sammich March 30, 2026, 17:54:21 MA’AM HE IIIIIIIIS TONIGHT* - OB25 March 31, 2026, 9:46:01 he'll be a luxury for someone* - assassin March 30, 2026, 18:26:13 9 high schools. - Chuck Woodaby March 30, 2026, 17:51:02 Hey, hard for some of those brainacs to find the right fit among the unwashed hoi polloi. - osklister March 30, 2026, 18:29:05 geez, someone needs to update his wikipedia. * - assassin March 30, 2026, 17:56:56 Dustin Ford taking over at Akron - jdl March 30, 2026, 16:53:07 Yuck. And Goodman is an idiot* - Mrap24 March 31, 2026, 11:50:16 Not that far from Canada!* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 30, 2026, 17:03:40 This is definitely one of those things that doesn't grab my attention as much as... - uofi1998 March 30, 2026, 16:35:39 I really hope we only need to add like 1-2 guys and can fill the rest with our current players* - OB25 March 30, 2026, 17:03:51 That would be so nice for one year at least.* - voiceofreason March 30, 2026, 17:58:56 Disregard, nothing to see here. - OB25 March 30, 2026, 15:58:05 He's staying - jdl March 30, 2026, 16:15:58 Ha wow I completely read the tweet wrong, just assumed it was saying he was portaling* - OB25 March 30, 2026, 16:33:50 Probably for Miznoz academics. * - osklister March 30, 2026, 16:21:51 DGL back in the portal* - OWWDig March 29, 2026, 14:52:19 My guess as if right now is Villanova or Xavier, potentially Illinois if we take him back - JacobRDaugherty March 31, 2026, 11:42:07 Devin Royal* - OB25 March 29, 2026, 13:22:26 Groce to Charleston? - jdl March 28, 2026, 15:45:55 Angling for a raise?* - biclops March 28, 2026, 17:00:55 Doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade, if it even is* - Ron McDon March 28, 2026, 15:56:38 They were paying Mack $1.1 million, that would be a nice raise for Groce. * - larue33 March 28, 2026, 18:07:45 Had the same thought. Retirement plan? Charleston >>>>>>>>Akron.* - voiceofreason March 28, 2026, 16:50:24 Seems like a pretty massive lifestyle upgrade* - OB25 March 28, 2026, 16:58:26 this has to be it * - MC March 28, 2026, 17:09:59 That doesn’t make sense* - John Coctostan March 28, 2026, 15:49:12 Slight upgrade in life conditions * - assassin March 28, 2026, 15:49:40 MAC Freshman of the Year point guard. - OB25 March 28, 2026, 10:11:06 Think this is the guy linked to Michigan* - JacobRDaugherty March 28, 2026, 11:03:46 Toledo PG? Lock * - jdl March 28, 2026, 10:31:18 Bill Murray's son Luke will take the BC job - assassin March 26, 2026, 17:12:51 At least Bill can stop rooting for UCONN now.* - DocWalk20 March 26, 2026, 17:13:45 no doubt.* - Ari Gold March 28, 2026, 10:36:36 Lucas Morillo named to Nike Hoop Summit World team - assassin March 26, 2026, 14:52:13 Mirk flashed some potential on the boards there last year* - Potomac March 31, 2026, 10:03:27 Great sign* - JacobRDaugherty March 28, 2026, 11:07:00 I'll put this here. The Athletic discusses NIL transparency. Gift link... - Tuscy March 26, 2026, 10:11:10 *Chandler Bing voice* Has anyone here even SEEN a transfer portal thread?? Stay focused you jerks!* - OB25 March 25, 2026, 14:06:33 Is he going to stick around at Vandy?* - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 16:10:31 Y'all got bad juju in here. Don't like it. * - illini March 25, 2026, 12:57:13 beat houston!* - Ari Gold March 25, 2026, 16:11:22 I would be genuinely stunned if he was at the top of the list for either program - Blazer March 25, 2026, 13:41:30 I'm not even thinking about the hiring part - illini March 25, 2026, 13:56:25 who is doom casting?* - VIV March 25, 2026, 14:54:48 lol yeah i haven't noticed any of that. People are just throwing out hypotheticals* - illini21 March 25, 2026, 14:55:59 Kevin Feige - IlliniSax05 March 25, 2026, 14:55:41 bad sammich* - VIV March 25, 2026, 15:02:29 Good point* - Blazer March 25, 2026, 14:08:27 Meh. Maybe I’m wrong but I don’t think Underwood is leaving - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 13:10:53 I just don't see it as a legitimate risk given his age, available resources, and contract - OrangeSox March 25, 2026, 14:58:27 i don't think he is, either, but there's nothing wrong in spitballing* - VIV March 25, 2026, 14:54:07 I don’t really understand why it’s even raised as a possibility based on his contract* - Carl Spackler March 25, 2026, 13:24:26 Right that too. He can’t leave but even if he did we’d have every ability to keep him* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 13:37:45 He makes plenty already. No raise, please* - Potomac March 25, 2026, 14:06:36 because people are bored and want to think about the what ifs - IlliniSax05 March 25, 2026, 13:30:43 I'd put it at less than 5% that he leaves if offered another job* - illini21 March 25, 2026, 13:12:31 Gotta agree. And yes, numerous people have accused me of wearing orange-colored glasses. - osklister March 25, 2026, 13:17:40 It's not even worth thinking about* - illini21 March 25, 2026, 13:10:21 I just think Underwood has like 5 years left. So he'll stay. - JFG March 25, 2026, 13:08:49 Maybe I'm overconfident, but I zero of the dread I used to have in these scenarios. - AintHatin March 25, 2026, 13:02:39 Me either.* - DiamondDazzle March 25, 2026, 12:58:44 Let's just say Brad did go to Kansas or UNC. - VIV March 25, 2026, 12:22:13 Mick Cronin. Best case and workable. - opossum jenkins March 26, 2026, 17:21:20 Otz would be my first and only call.* - voiceofreason March 25, 2026, 16:09:57 I think that's the call as well* - KCWildcat March 26, 2026, 14:53:41 Semi-just for fun: N Carolina, what took ya so long? - osklister March 25, 2026, 14:50:42 LaTulip thinks the extra time was to reach out to their primary targets to gauge interest before - Kajagoogoo March 25, 2026, 14:51:52 So, total curiosity: does LaTulip think they got turned down?? - osklister March 25, 2026, 16:25:16 I’d lean Schertz* - bjl63 March 25, 2026, 13:39:44 People will think i'm crazy, but Chris Beard would be up there for me* - illini21 March 25, 2026, 13:11:57 There’s an up and comer at Akron who might be worth checking in on.* - Toonces March 25, 2026, 12:45:25 Mods: banish* - memyselfandillini March 25, 2026, 14:24:07 Otz, best case. Schertz, best most realistic. I like Kimani Young from UConn* - JacobRDaugherty March 25, 2026, 12:23:19 Crazy coaching predictions here: - Kajagoogoo March 25, 2026, 9:15:57 Are we in a transition where elites will regress toward the mean? - Potomac March 25, 2026, 12:00:48 To the extent that NIL is resulting in the professionalization of college sports… - DT March 25, 2026, 12:58:00 I think the Bama job for Oats is probably better than KU at this point. - Carl Spackler March 25, 2026, 11:45:12 Something like this. Bama has football money. - osklister March 25, 2026, 12:22:55 I’ve been trying to say this for three days haha - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 12:02:34 I was thinking about this last night, is BYU right now a more attractive job than Kansas or UNC?* - OB25 March 25, 2026, 11:47:39 BYU is probably a weird fit for many coaches but in terms of resources probably - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 12:42:28 you wanna get crazy? - VIV March 25, 2026, 10:01:48 I think UNC gets Billy D and KU if Self retired gets one of TJ or McCasland* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 9:47:27 I’ll bet that Billy never coaches in CBB again* - bjl63 March 25, 2026, 11:07:14 Donovan will be 61 by October. I can't see him moving to a big-time college job. - osklister March 25, 2026, 12:27:23 Bill D just got an extension. He might have the cushiest job in professional basketball. - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 10:45:15 Lot of rumors he wants out - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 10:51:57 Hard to overstate what a disaster the AKME regime has been. I don't blame him.* - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 10:54:43 I didn't think it could get any worse than garpax. Leave it to the Bulls to find a way* - illini21 March 25, 2026, 10:59:13 what about Billy G?* - VIV March 25, 2026, 9:49:07 So does Alabama land Mark before or after UNC hires him?* - Dilbert March 25, 2026, 9:33:32 Oops. Yeah, I switched things up and forgot to edit. I'll chump it. - Kajagoogoo March 25, 2026, 9:42:26 Brad Underwood becomes the first dual head coach by taking the KU job AND retaining the Illinois job - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 9:19:07 it's kinda like the Austro-Hungarian Empire * - ijustkrushalot March 25, 2026, 9:22:20 Some chat on Twitter that self is retiring* - Mrap24 March 25, 2026, 9:08:56 Self just told a Kansas City paper that the rumors are B.S. - DanSaint March 25, 2026, 12:25:02 If it happens, KU will do better than UNC.* - Chicago1995 March 25, 2026, 9:13:26 Rumors they want either May or Lloyd. I think they'll "settle" for Oats. - Kajagoogoo March 25, 2026, 9:16:32 I think KU can get Lloyd. May isn't going anyplace. - Chicago1995 March 25, 2026, 10:22:48 I just have trouble seeing a coach jump from one conference powerhouse to another. - Kajagoogoo March 25, 2026, 10:30:15 I don’t think I’d call Tech a conference powerhouse - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 10:39:07 The powerhouse is Arizona. But I'm also saying I don't see McCasland leaving Tech for KU. - Kajagoogoo March 25, 2026, 10:40:10 I think it’s much more likely than Oats leaving - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2026, 10:41:41 I get that, but it's not like KU and AZ are long time conference rivals. - Chicago1995 March 25, 2026, 10:36:31 Davis officially out at UNC - assassin March 24, 2026, 19:56:18 Can we poach Dylan Mingo?* - illinilosch March 24, 2026, 21:19:02 Time is a flat circle* - Chuck Woodaby March 24, 2026, 20:18:36 Self doesn’t give a shit about North Carolina * - VIV March 24, 2026, 20:48:29 If you’re under 60, who wouldn’t want this job? - assassin March 24, 2026, 21:21:48 Does Sean Miller still have juice as a coaching candidate? If he was still at Xavier I feel like he - meanjeans March 25, 2026, 6:36:22 That’s just sweat. * - assassin March 25, 2026, 10:02:54 I mean he's in the S16 with Texas right now - illini March 25, 2026, 9:41:32 Lots of buzz on Twitter he's pretty high on UNCs list. * - Chicago1995 March 25, 2026, 10:37:16 That would be a great hire* - illini21 March 25, 2026, 10:44:29 Kentucky ended up with Mark Pope - jdl March 24, 2026, 23:05:07 more like Mark Poop* - VIV March 25, 2026, 8:46:23 He sure pooped on our squadron last year. Maybe he's good.* - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 8:54:36 I don’t know why Dusty May would take it - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 21:35:22 The bloom is sorta off the apple - Sammich March 24, 2026, 21:26:57 I wonder if Kelvin could get it. He’s old but he’s been complaining about UH spending - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 20:07:04 They may be in a place where a short run steward is in their best interest - opey8 March 24, 2026, 20:15:13 Yeah I mean they hired Belichick lol* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 20:22:44 Burning piles of cash in the process. Leaving them shorthanded for this hire and the roster - memyselfandillini March 25, 2026, 8:51:03 Rumors of Fears considering the portal - jdl March 24, 2026, 15:01:50 No NBA for him?* - gullit March 25, 2026, 9:00:51 If you're only 6'1-6'2, you better shoot better than 32% from three - OrangeSox March 25, 2026, 11:15:59 NBA needs a new generation of trippers and nut-kickers - Sammich March 25, 2026, 11:21:02 Damit, what is going on with the G-League??? Shouldn't they be teaching that?? - osklister March 25, 2026, 14:59:35 Dillon Brooks just needs to come back from his DUI and broken hand. - Warrin'_Illini March 25, 2026, 11:28:10 that'd be a real kick in the nuts for Izzo* - Gene Parmesan March 24, 2026, 23:31:32 gotta take a shot sometimes. * - ijustkrushalot March 25, 2026, 8:49:11 Fears of Fears considering the portal? * - osklister March 24, 2026, 15:05:33 Fleetwood Mac doing a cover of the entire Fear of Music album.* - Warrin'_Illini March 24, 2026, 15:09:21 Tusk, in its entirety, with the pauses as Lindsey Buckin'am intended!* - Sammich March 24, 2026, 15:11:28 That's Second Hand News!* - ATL March 24, 2026, 15:20:26 maybe Iowa/Nebraska fans stick around to root against (?) Houston? - memyselfandillini March 24, 2026, 13:16:20 RIP to Bill Self as a head coach - KCWildcat March 24, 2026, 12:55:55 I don’t think Underwood is going there, but seeing the KSU clowns if he took that job - GMAW March 24, 2026, 15:06:57 You could make a strong case for KSU having the most delusional fanbase in the country* - Sounder March 24, 2026, 15:17:54 We gotta be good at something* - KCWildcat March 24, 2026, 20:41:06 McCasland seems like such a natural replacement there* - CWR10 March 24, 2026, 14:33:43 Agreed. I think he’s #2 after TJ. Then Schertz - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 14:35:41 I really don't think Donovan wants to go back to CBB* - bjl63 March 24, 2026, 14:58:55 "Jacque Vaughn Is Imminent" - KCWildcat March 24, 2026, 14:35:14 "I'm hearing it's Mark Turgeon" - VIV March 24, 2026, 14:36:46 Is there anything new or just the same stuff being rehashed as the last few days?* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 24, 2026, 13:48:01 "Insiders" between the Kansas schools talking, I presume* - KCWildcat March 24, 2026, 13:50:49 One season of Darryn Peterson's full-body cramps sent him into retirement* - OrangeSox March 24, 2026, 13:30:49 Had to deal with AJ Storr the year before. Hunter Dickenson. * - assassin March 24, 2026, 13:56:47 I swear if Underwood goes to KU...* - KCWildcat March 24, 2026, 13:29:18 nah.* - cpsteine March 24, 2026, 15:11:04 I don't see them hiring a 62 year old for that job* - Sounder March 24, 2026, 13:33:24 Agreed. Kind of the same pool as UNC. Otzelberger, Lloyd, Byington.** - Chicago1995 March 24, 2026, 13:38:01 Wouldn't be a surprise* - illini21 March 24, 2026, 13:15:48 Just his toupee on the banner in the rafters? - osklister March 24, 2026, 13:07:50 Among the best ever. Still curious how things would have changed had he stayed a little longer* - UofIL6 March 24, 2026, 12:58:37 Two natties, four final fours - Sounder March 24, 2026, 14:07:21 Coach Guenther fires him after NCAA probation - Poldark March 24, 2026, 13:09:41 Skyy trying to get a redshirt for his year here: - Chuck Woodaby March 23, 2026, 16:33:15 Imagine being Mark Smith and missing out on NIL money.* - gullit March 24, 2026, 9:07:31 I wonder what Kofi and Giorgi thought the year after they left. * - Tuscy March 24, 2026, 9:58:10 Kofi turned down like a mil to play here. - assassin March 24, 2026, 12:03:03 $3M over 2 years. * - illinijohn March 24, 2026, 20:44:07 They should both come back. IIRC they both had one more year of eligibility.* - Warrin'_Illini March 24, 2026, 10:12:04 Assuming you're joking about the Underwood grievance but didn't he basically tell White to transfer - ATL March 24, 2026, 8:40:04 It's more a reference to Mark Smith throwing Underwood under the racist bus to get a NCAA waiver.* - Chuck Woodaby March 24, 2026, 9:10:25 Arizona State is stealing Randy Bennett from Saint Mary's* - assassin March 23, 2026, 15:32:26 Wait until they find out it's really Herb Sendek in disguise - jdl March 23, 2026, 15:47:15 Sendek in disguise: with glasses. - osklister March 23, 2026, 16:25:01 Sadly, 90% here won't get that one* - RSMBob March 23, 2026, 16:29:21 LOL, I doubt there's more than a half-dozen. (Maybe that is 10% these days?) * - osklister March 24, 2026, 8:32:48 it was a pretty popular song* - VIV March 24, 2026, 8:35:57 I think this says a lot about where the future of mid major basketball is going* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 23, 2026, 15:32:57 The WCC in particular with Gonzaga's departure* - illini222 March 23, 2026, 16:31:24 Kwame Evans (Oregon). Would be a really nice pairing with Mirkovic. - OB25 March 23, 2026, 15:31:07 TIFWLIW, a Loyalty insider says the Illini staff has no interest. - Kajagoogoo March 23, 2026, 15:35:09 Cincinnati gonna take the Utah State coach - assassin March 23, 2026, 15:15:18 Ethan Roberts (Penn leading scorer) - OB25 March 23, 2026, 13:43:56 He's now had two concussions. - illini March 23, 2026, 14:35:22 6'5" and 190 lbs! String bean. Adam Fletcher would get him to 215 lbs* - ibdoc March 23, 2026, 14:35:07 He’s from Arlington Heights* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 23, 2026, 14:31:40 If Jake were to leave, sure. He can fill that role. But I hope we keep Jake. - Kajagoogoo March 23, 2026, 13:47:34 Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaks* - VIV March 17, 2026, 16:29:12 Sounds like he'll command Andrej money. Just FYI. - Kajagoogoo March 17, 2026, 15:15:46 What was Andrej money? - EffinIllini March 24, 2026, 8:43:57 probably Dinar* - VIV March 24, 2026, 12:06:38 Kinda wondering if going after top freshmen and 2nd tier transfers isn't the model... - uofi1998 March 17, 2026, 15:34:50 As of last summer, everyone's goal was pay for retention... - LWillhite March 17, 2026, 15:49:44 build a roster. the advantage of the transfer portal is you have data on how the kids, regardless of - John Coctostan March 17, 2026, 15:48:45 I’m guessing this kid will be considered a top 10 transfer, so I wouldn’t call him 2nd tier.* - OB25 March 17, 2026, 15:39:07 Yeah I meant that we shouldn’t overpay… should’ve clarified. - uofi1998 March 17, 2026, 15:43:53 View thread; Collapse ^ When you see it….. - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 13:38:44 View thread; 7 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 16:08:06, View last; Article didn’t include the larger picture of her T-Shirt….. - LeatherneckIllini Yesterday, 14:56:22 Owwwww, sexy sex-ay! - Kajagoogoo Yesterday, 14:58:44 Dat big ol' big ol' butt* - Sammich Yesterday, 16:08:06 Her defense ought to be that having been named "heaven spelled backwards" I had not chance* - ATL Yesterday, 14:07:16 The Richmiller girl you mean? Why, I neveah... - osklister Yesterday, 15:25:47 it's not even heaven backwards - Sammich Yesterday, 14:26:06 Almost heaven* - Philo Yesterday, 14:10:33 View thread; Collapse ^ Chicks these days are demanding. mini is going to his old HS’s prom with a girl up there. - ATL April 22, 2026, 20:55:04 View thread; 27 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 12:21:29, View last; That’s this generation. It extends also to baby showers and however they can show off their - GhostofPokeyStixPast Yesterday, 12:21:29 What's a promposal?* - EffinIllini Yesterday, 8:55:26 an elaborate (or extravagant) offer to take someone to the prom - ATL Yesterday, 8:56:17 Huh. My daughter and her boyfriend have been dating for over a year. - EffinIllini Yesterday, 9:01:25 I recommend threatening him anyway. - assassin Yesterday, 11:52:56 With a gun to my head I couldn’t tell you the name of the girl I took to senior prom - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 6:55:25 (that’s what she said)* - memyselfandillini Yesterday, 7:34:50 Just say any name at that point. Then while the gunman is distracted trying to fact check it, RUN * - doubledown Yesterday, 7:21:29 uhh...Jessica Rabbit! - IlliniSax05 Yesterday, 7:28:27 Did the too cool for school thing in hs, re: prom and dances - RVA April 22, 2026, 22:21:16 Heh. You said ‘checking a box’* - timmer Yesterday, 1:12:45 Because that’s as big a part of the experience as the pictures and the dance - GMAW April 22, 2026, 21:06:00 It's all performative and social media based. Such is the world we live in. - JFG Yesterday, 8:59:12 Agree. I just took promposal pics earlier this week for magoo and her bf* - opey8 Yesterday, 7:26:24 He’s doing it. I was just surprised it was a thing for friend dates.* - ATL April 22, 2026, 21:07:30 The girl going on a “friend date” is (sometimes secretly) sad she doesn’t have a boyfriend - GMAW April 22, 2026, 21:25:57 Why is prom the night before graduation? - Sammich April 22, 2026, 21:01:27 Also minor correction: it is two days before graduation * - ATL April 22, 2026, 21:11:35 Our nephew had senior prom last week! - TarheelIllini Yesterday, 6:57:00 An area school had prom last weekend. To me it seemed early. - EffinIllini Yesterday, 8:59:17 AFAIK, there were proms in the Atlanta area in March. But mini's graduation is *before* Memorial Day - ATL Yesterday, 9:07:42 My daughter's HS graduates May 17th, which is typical locally.* - EffinIllini Yesterday, 9:12:15 mini had his senior prom over the weekend - had a good time - ATL Yesterday, 6:58:39 I don’t know. And I think it’s a vehicle for him to spend time at a fun event with kids he grew - ATL April 22, 2026, 21:06:38 You also might want to make sure mini knows - Sammich April 22, 2026, 21:03:00 Biz Markie strongly endorses this comment (RIP)* - memyselfandillini Yesterday, 7:33:16 because all her friends got one - assassin April 22, 2026, 20:58:50 View thread; Collapse ^ Kickball- Arsenal v City - VIV April 19, 2026, 10:29:36 View thread; 28 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 11:55:08, View last; Burnley relegated by big giant caveman and the gang.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 22, 2026, 16:04:39 Nit: Viking, not caveman* - Chilango Yesterday, 8:59:32 Go look at that five head again.* - SurfTheBoneyard Yesterday, 11:55:08 Chelsea sack Rosenior after 106 days; good thing they gave him a 6.5 year contract* - UIHuskie April 22, 2026, 11:31:25 The suffering of others and the window to salvage something from this year - ijustkrushalot April 22, 2026, 11:44:12 Sounds like management is behind Slot and wants to give him another year, esp if they - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 22, 2026, 12:45:18 I’m in the same boat. After this year, I just don’t think he’s the right guy - DT April 22, 2026, 13:37:05 And if the management think he is the right coach, then they absolutely have to fire Hughes - DT April 22, 2026, 13:47:20 Leicester City relegated 2 years in a row.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 15:59:59 Feels almost like a Faustian bargain had been made - you will pay for that championship* - Potomac April 22, 2026, 19:20:24 I hate everything including this club * - MC April 19, 2026, 13:11:08 That havertz missed header is going to haunt me. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 14:01:55 Sp - QcIlliniFan April 19, 2026, 12:34:01 Congrats on winning yet another league. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 12:48:28 Not even close to being over - QcIlliniFan April 19, 2026, 12:54:33 City aren’t dropping points. Arsenal aren’t winning out. I’ve seen this movie before. It’s over.* - VIV April 19, 2026, 13:18:01 You might be right and I hope you are. - QcIlliniFan April 22, 2026, 20:53:32 It’s over. Arsenal probably draw Newcastle next weekend * - MC April 19, 2026, 13:11:55 And that’s that. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 12:26:29 You’re subbing Eze?!?!!??* - VIV April 19, 2026, 12:02:23 Another fking post. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 12:02:06 Two really good chances for Arsenal there that they needed to convert. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 11:52:38 Doku is scorching Mosquera on the regular. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 10:58:42 And now Mosquera on a yellow. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 11:07:19 WOWOWWOWOWOWWWW* - VIV April 19, 2026, 10:48:38 Oh fuck. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 10:47:08 Not optimistic. - SurfTheBoneyard April 19, 2026, 10:30:20 Raya nearly gifts one, then we’re saved by the post all in the first 5. Oh man. * - VIV April 19, 2026, 10:38:18 View thread; Collapse ^ Happy CHARITY BOWL DAY to all who celebrate. - ATL April 14, 2026, 19:07:59 View thread; 7 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 9:12:52, View last; Columbia Journalism Review podcast on the Charity Bowl - ATL Yesterday, 8:55:27 I think they’re going to hit $500K in less than 13 h* - ATL April 20, 2026, 21:23:23 Charity Bowl information here (kickoff time is 10 AM ET) - ATL April 20, 2026, 6:21:32 I'll have to start thinking of a number. - EffinIllini April 16, 2026, 9:06:18 Went $52.03 - EffinIllini April 22, 2026, 11:02:12 I went $173.15 for 17,315 SF of college football's largest videoboard * - Jersey April 20, 2026, 14:55:53 nice* - EffinIllini Yesterday, 9:12:52 View thread; Collapse ^ 5 straight games of Mune shots! 10 overall. Sox may stink, and he may swing and miss a ton - UofIL6 April 22, 2026, 23:01:37 View thread; 2 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 8:59:23, View last; He’s been great so far* - AintHatin Yesterday, 5:11:14 Making $17mm/year for two years: well worth Jerry's money so far. * - osklister Yesterday, 8:59:23 View thread; Collapse ^ 1769-4, q7 - larue33 Yesterday, 1:39:20 View thread; 2 responses, latest posted Yesterday, 6:29:14, View last; 5, q7 - complainant Yesterday, 6:29:14 4 - Illiniphil Yesterday, 4:26:16 View thread; Collapse ^ Miami Vice reboot starring Austin Butler and Michael B Jordan has a release date (Aug 6, 2027) - DanSaint April 22, 2026, 16:53:50 View thread; 1 response, posted April 22, 2026, 22:00:18 Things the World Doesn’t Need for $100, Alex* - bjl63 April 22, 2026, 22:00:18 View thread; Collapse ^ Bears stadium seems like it is gonna pass - DanSaint April 22, 2026, 18:56:50 View thread; 2 responses, latest posted April 22, 2026, 20:06:12, View last; House votes 78-32 to pass the megaprojects bills - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 20:06:12 Long way to go. This is just the house vote which may pass if it happens now - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 19:00:23 View thread; Collapse ^ 2244 mile drive complete from Chicago burbs to SoCal with stops in KC, CO and Las Vegas - RSMBob April 20, 2026, 16:49:57 View thread; 19 responses, latest posted April 22, 2026, 17:21:38, View last; I would like to have the time and money to do a leisurely driving tour of the US… - DT April 22, 2026, 10:45:19 I'd love to do this. So many places I need to see in the US!* - DiamondDazzle April 22, 2026, 12:53:12 We are planning an annual version soon. - digs April 22, 2026, 11:42:32 how long are you giving yourself for the trip?* - lcubed April 22, 2026, 12:01:10 Love that* - PapaDels April 22, 2026, 11:49:12 those are great ages; in a couple years, they’ll be Rusty and Audrey* - bbonb April 22, 2026, 11:48:22 We opened the discussion at 6&9 - digs April 22, 2026, 11:52:18 I’d love to take a Summer and do all the western states in an Airstream* - bbonb April 22, 2026, 11:25:43 I want to live in one. Maybe Craig Kilborn will let me use his sprinter van.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2026, 13:36:26 There's a place in Reseda that sells used Sprinter vans. I checked it out a few years ago. - complainant April 22, 2026, 17:21:38 One of these years I want to recreate a couple of the family vacations of my youth. - EffinIllini April 22, 2026, 11:59:49 did the drive from the burb to SF with Desert's family back in '96 - Sammich April 22, 2026, 10:36:32 Have driven CHI to CO dozens of times. I find eastern Colorado to be, by far, the worst run of it.* - cpsteine April 22, 2026, 10:31:25 It’s desolate and impoverished. I have no reason to see west of Manhattan KS to the mountains again* - PapaDels April 22, 2026, 11:48:48 Worse than Nebraska? - TarheelIllini April 22, 2026, 11:36:06 Eastern Colorado is just more Nebraska. - KingTalkyTiki April 22, 2026, 13:23:28 From multiple trips on both I70 & I-80... - EffinIllini April 22, 2026, 11:57:29 Making a similar drive in 6 weeks (The Ham to RMNP). - EffinIllini April 22, 2026, 11:12:03 Last time I did the trip through KC and on to CO Springs… - Randle McMurphy April 22, 2026, 12:57:08 View thread; Collapse ^ Even his sound checks were a thing of beauty - bbonb April 22, 2026, 10:37:34 View thread; 1 response, posted April 22, 2026, 14:03:02 It’s not a coincidence that the world started going to shit when he died* - Jackie April 22, 2026, 14:03:02 View thread; Collapse ^ You've got a single Maxell XLII 90 to make the ultimate '80s mix tape. What HAS to be on it? * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 16:04:48 View thread; 42 responses, latest posted April 22, 2026, 13:58:33, View last; Robert Palmer: Addicted to Love. Huey Lewis & The News: Power of Love* - ibdoc April 22, 2026, 13:58:33 Def Leppard: Pour Some Sugar on Me. Rockwell:Somebody's Watching Me, The Cars: Drive* - ibdoc April 22, 2026, 13:56:17 Peter Gabriel Sledgehammer and/or In Your Eyes* - ibdoc April 22, 2026, 13:53:49 Back in Black, Once in A Lifetime, (Don’t Go Back to) Rockville; I Will Follow; - memyselfandillini April 22, 2026, 11:52:10 Walk This Way, Don’t Stop Believin’, In the Air Tonight, Sister Christian - PapaDels April 22, 2026, 9:19:15 Word Up! Cameo. The Linn drum machine revolutionized 80s music like no other instrument* - bbonb April 22, 2026, 8:02:16 Relax, 1999, Space Age Love Song off the top of my head * - Jersey April 22, 2026, 7:28:46 Reflex-Duran Duran. Easy Lover-Phil Collins/Phillip Bailey, Photograph-Def Leppard - DanSaint April 22, 2026, 7:19:28 Boys of Summer, Panama, Here I Go Again, Material Girl, Let’s Go Crazy* - PapaDels April 21, 2026, 22:28:28 Let’s Go Crazy is top 5 to start the tape* - timmer April 22, 2026, 2:05:39 I'm not even that much of an 80s music fan.. - KingTalkyTiki April 21, 2026, 20:19:44 Nm* - PapaDels April 21, 2026, 22:27:49 Photograph, Def Leppard* - nash April 21, 2026, 19:00:16 A ton, I’ll play when I get back from walking dixie* - TarheelIllini April 21, 2026, 18:46:51 Pump Up the Jam* - ArtVandelay April 21, 2026, 18:41:31 Centerfield, John Fogerty* - Herman Blume April 21, 2026, 17:41:52 Bizarre Love Triangle* - Herman Blume April 21, 2026, 17:45:22 Blister in the Sun* - Herman Blume April 21, 2026, 17:45:36 One of Red Red Wine or Funky Cold Medina* - Herman Blume April 21, 2026, 17:47:56 Gotta include your love by the outfield * - lcubed April 21, 2026, 17:34:29 Billie Jean, Jump, Like a Virgin, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, Purple Rain - IlliniSax05 April 21, 2026, 17:33:25 Photograph, Here I Go Again, Dr. Feelgood, Paradise City, Nuthin But a Good Time - IlliniSax05 April 22, 2026, 6:37:03 Slippery People & When Doves Cry........................ - MtHoodIllini April 21, 2026, 17:30:25 Rock the Casbah and Panama.* - DT April 21, 2026, 17:28:14 Take on me * - digs April 21, 2026, 17:22:46 Shake your rump * - digs April 21, 2026, 17:24:08 Black steel in the hour of chaos * - digs April 21, 2026, 17:33:56 Boys N tha hood* - digs April 21, 2026, 17:35:22 Just like Heaven - digs April 21, 2026, 17:40:32 White lines * - digs April 21, 2026, 17:47:03 OMD If You Leave is the the quintessential 80s song, IMO* - biclops April 21, 2026, 16:58:53 I always felt like that was a poor man’s version of Don’t You Forget About Me - DT April 21, 2026, 17:23:51 For me, Tainted Love is the ultimate 80’s song. - DT April 21, 2026, 16:57:02 Is this a party mix tape or a desperate breakup mixtape? - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 16:49:21 C'mon now: waste a Maxell on some sort of breakup tape? - osklister April 21, 2026, 17:15:08 Party. No sad bastard music. * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 16:53:49 If you truly believed in your choices, wouldn't you use metal?* - complainant April 21, 2026, 16:20:27 First, they're expensive. Second, very few decks can adequately record on them. * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 16:25:05 These points should not matter in our fanta ... OH MY GOD YOU'RE SERIOUS.* - complainant April 21, 2026, 17:36:45 I’m always serious. And don’t call me Shirley. * - doubledown April 21, 2026, 17:38:24 a giant magnet* - VIV April 21, 2026, 16:10:57 While Monster Magnet did technically form in 1989, they're not really remembered as an 80s act. - doubledown April 21, 2026, 16:18:20 View thread; Collapse ^ Royals announce new stadium in the Crown City area of the city - DanSaint April 22, 2026, 12:09:49 View thread; 11 responses, latest posted April 22, 2026, 13:02:08, View last; RC's gotta be dying to get in on this* - Sammich April 22, 2026, 12:48:22 that's a pretty solid location. - ijustkrushalot April 22, 2026, 12:20:30 Chicago Bears: Soooo...it doesn't take a million years to figure out a stadium for everyone else??* - OWWDig April 22, 2026, 12:19:01 The state, not the team, is mostly to blame IMO* - bjl63 April 22, 2026, 12:29:38 I get it. Point remains* - OWWDig April 22, 2026, 12:44:28 Not really Royals first announced they were moving in 2022 - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2026, 12:52:48 ah. thanks!* - OWWDig April 22, 2026, 13:02:08 Chump post * - LovetheChief April 22, 2026, 12:17:33 With my kid going to UMKC, we have been visiting and exploring. The street car system is pretty - LovetheChief April 22, 2026, 12:16:35 The streetcar is awesome. I haven't been on it in years though* - KCWildcat April 22, 2026, 12:35:27 My only wish at this time is to include the Western Auto sign in the skyline* - KCWildcat April 22, 2026, 12:13:45 View thread; Collapse ^ UGA Women’s Tennis won the national championship last year and visited the White House. This is the - ATL April 22, 2026, 7:38:42 View thread; 8 responses, latest posted April 22, 2026, 12:42:18, View last; lolololol* - IlliniRunner April 22, 2026, 12:42:18 I've got a good friend in that front row. - PDO April 22, 2026, 9:56:46 SHE'S not thrilled to be there, or YOU'RE not thrilled that she's there? - Kajagoogoo April 22, 2026, 10:09:37 I'm not thrilled that HE is there.* - PDO April 22, 2026, 12:29:02 Men in the front, women in the back. Nice message* - timmer April 22, 2026, 9:29:45 They originally had the women in front but old perv Trump kept grabbing their asses.^ - DT April 22, 2026, 9:52:17 <fire Illini women’s tennis coach!> - bbonb April 22, 2026, 8:46:22 Two players and five administrators represented FSU soccer - RVA April 22, 2026, 8:03:48 View thread; Collapse ^ Stoopid boardhost* - bbonb April 22, 2026, 10:37:33 View thread; 1 response, posted April 22, 2026, 11:46:45 A poor workman always blames his tools. - osklister April 22, 2026, 11:46:45 View thread; Collapse ^ Dave Mason = Ed Martin - SurfTheBoneyard April 21, 2026, 21:19:06 View thread; 2 responses, latest posted April 22, 2026, 10:44:51, View last; Huh? I always thought Feelin’ Alright was a Cocker original* - bbonb April 22, 2026, 10:44:51 One of my all time favorite songs from the ‘70’s - TarheelIllini April 21, 2026, 21:39:27 View thread; Collapse ^

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