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on February 2, 2026, 17:08:45, in reply to "The Athletic has Illinois as one of six teams that could win it all (paywall)"
2) goes with point 1, their positional size is also a bit unique. Makes their defense a bit unique
3) they have 2 players that can go get their shot...get us a bucket. Wagler and to a much lesser extent Stojakovic. I think we get a couple more 30 out bursts from Stojakovic.
4) Wagler is a lottery pick that seems to be getting better and better. I worry about the freshman wall, but he hasn't hit yet.
so we got a unique style, a 1.5 bucket getters, and a lottery pick. I think all requirements for a good run.
On the worry side is that teams that make good NCAA runs have senior guards. Our primary guard is a freshman. But his partner is a senior
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Nebraska hoops fans are getting way too cocky on Twitter. Let’s hope the boys shut them up.
Line is currently Nebraska -2.5
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