I've been following HS recruiting since the mid/late 90s.
This current timeperiod is by far and away, the least amount I've ever followed. It's kinda sad as I used to love keeping up with HS recruits. But NIL and the portal have all but killed that. Also, it doesn't help that the talent in the state of Illinois is far down. Plus anymore it seems like those who are highly ranked just transfer out of state. Just a bummer. Really hoping the trend changes soon, or at least Illinois recruits stay in-state. Because once they leave I lose interest in monitoring their development.  Previous Message I know I’m not following things as closely as I used to, but the turnover is so insane now I am lucky to know the guys by mid season. Actually knowing enough to have an intelligent pre-season discussion is impressive.  Previous Message - Stojakovic still out at least a couple more weeks with a knee injury. He’s been out for a while already so that’s a bit concerning. - Said he wouldn’t necessarily rule Rodgers out for the season and also wouldn’t NOT do that. So yeah he’s probably out for the year. - Petrovic still not cleared eligibility-wise. I had a feeling that one wasn’t as done and settled as people thought, but hopefully just a matter of deciding how many years to give him.
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Some Illini basketball updates today from Underwood - OB25 September 22, 2025, 16:42:40
- Sidejack: I’m impressed with those of you able to keep up with the roster - DT Today, 14:58:15
- Athletic article on Terrence Shannon (subscription required)... - Leif Today, 14:41:47
- Stud* - CWR10 Today, 14:58:45
- Have been getting caught up on Illini bball content--what do we make of the Wagler hype train? - Blazer Today, 11:14:45
- Game times, TV schedule is out - jdl Yesterday, 15:08:48
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- Tomislav is low key funny - biclops October 3, 2025, 12:12:02
- "there's not one job I would leave here for" - brad underwood today - snipes824 October 2, 2025, 18:00:26
- so, several jobs? * - jdl October 2, 2025, 21:10:50
- looking trim - biclops October 2, 2025, 19:11:51
- This Wagler stuff has me really excited. A guy I wasn’t counting on for anything might be another - Toonces October 2, 2025, 18:46:01
- I watched KW play in a local shootout last Winter. - illinilosch October 3, 2025, 6:28:55
- Keep in mind we’re firmly in “bigger, faster, stronger” season right now. I was glad to hear - voiceofreason October 2, 2025, 19:42:45
- What’s the Wagler stuff?* - shua October 2, 2025, 19:40:40
- ooo - biclops October 2, 2025, 19:42:19
- I don't actually believe him, but it's good to hear* - Sounder October 2, 2025, 18:01:05
- Hey Blazer! - Poldark October 2, 2025, 15:11:00
- lol* - Blazer October 2, 2025, 18:44:06
- Every Day Guys: Kylan Boswell - biclops October 1, 2025, 19:13:37
- Just got my tickets for the UC game vs Alabama * - biclops October 1, 2025, 11:29:27
- Dear Brad: the Mets are trash, the Bengals are worse. Illini football is fun, but - voiceofreason September 30, 2025, 9:47:44
- Based on this, I wouldn’t rule out a deep run in the tournament - bbonb September 30, 2025, 9:37:57
- Also , this is a few days old, but Latulip was on some podcast - biclops September 29, 2025, 19:22:49
- Brad Davison back at WI - biclops September 29, 2025, 19:21:28
- Apparently our "secret scrimmage" opponent is Florida * - jdl September 22, 2025, 20:04:41
- been meaning to ask this. So, Coach Fletcher’s wife is… - bbonb September 22, 2025, 17:31:48
- pets heads = still attached, but hanging on* - assassin September 22, 2025, 17:16:58
- Tomi wasn't cleared until 10/31 last year - jdl September 22, 2025, 17:16:21
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