Hopefully he comes back.* Archived Message Posted by Warrin'_Illini on April 4, 2025, 10:48:08, in reply to "Ha.* " Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message He was the 4th leading scorer in the Big 12 two years ago. If healthy, he’s a super high level 6th man but more likely ends up a starter based on how everything else is going so far. Back injuries really scare me though. If go 0 for 2 on him and Dix after also losing Morez and Ty and Sarr possibly going straight to the draft, will be safe to say that this has been a very rough start to portal season. Previous Message Owen Freeman and Dollar Store Braden (aka Brock Harding) kick us off. Message Thread: | This response ↓ 2025 Transfer Portal Thread - Blazer March 17, 2025, 22:56:29 Mirkovic signed and fully leaning into Balkan Brad lol… - LeatherneckIllini May 5, 2025, 18:13:04 Gotta learn to photoshop that Nike swoosh. * - illinijohn May 5, 2025, 22:46:45 The whole bit is that it's Slavs in Adidas tracksuits* - RVA May 5, 2025, 23:13:51 Underwood was on the radio with Kelly & Tate yesterday. Said he doesn’t think he will “tinker” with - biclops May 4, 2025, 10:39:41 Wish we had one more shooter, but the team is pretty good. - JFG May 4, 2025, 10:56:43 All I know is it will be a unique season and should be fun.* - gullit May 4, 2025, 15:41:52 More concerned about the D at this point* - OWWDig May 4, 2025, 12:31:44 Nothing a pill a day can’t solve* - uofi1998 May 5, 2025, 20:06:25 Hamer is on top of it* - WhitmansFolly May 4, 2025, 16:43:14 hi assassin!* - Poldark May 4, 2025, 17:01:52 Boz, Ty, and a bunch of tough Eastern Europeans. Let’s fucking go ho.* - Toonces May 4, 2025, 15:45:07 Yep* - Blazer May 4, 2025, 15:38:51 At least Stojakovic is talking about showing up on the defensive side - ATL May 4, 2025, 13:05:03 Underwood did say he anticipated running the same stuff, so sounds like more drop coverage - biclops May 4, 2025, 12:56:26 TWSS* - GrandmotherPearlsJam May 4, 2025, 12:47:59 What would an all-time Illini dad team look like? - biclops May 3, 2025, 12:28:28 Butch Lee * - jdl May 3, 2025, 16:50:15 It's a pretty solid lineup, but missing depth up front - RVA May 3, 2025, 16:34:09 I swear to god I had no idea about the article or the tweet that inspired the article before - biclops May 3, 2025, 16:41:38 Calvin Booth. Luther Head. Norm Cook* - assassin May 3, 2025, 12:33:46 wow. nice. a couple pretty big oversights on my part* - biclops May 3, 2025, 12:50:26 Adrian Griffin, Brad Underwood and if we are including Luther, Brian Johnson.* - Chuck Woodaby May 3, 2025, 13:00:27 lol, Underwood did actually occur to me* - biclops May 3, 2025, 13:20:39 So, did we get shooters and dawgs? Seems like the answer is kind of yes? * - MC May 2, 2025, 18:45:26 I’m envisioning more slow footed, good passing and rebounding dudes.* - voiceofreason May 3, 2025, 12:21:35 Not really to either, just got a bunch more multi-positional skill. Ty can be the dawg though* - OB25 May 2, 2025, 18:57:37 Both Ty and Tomi are dawgs. Would not not want to fight either one.* - LeatherneckIllini May 3, 2025, 12:36:53 ooo - opey8 May 1, 2025, 7:00:16 tell chatgpt we're a nike school - IlliniSax05 May 1, 2025, 7:01:56 Adding to the Piper comment below, Norlander says our roster is $10 mil+ - Blazer April 30, 2025, 22:06:22 I kept being told we had no money * - ATL May 1, 2025, 6:00:41 Couple of post-Stojakovic top 25 rankings updates… - OB25 April 30, 2025, 19:37:59 Fanta - #20* - OB25 May 2, 2025, 17:55:08 Too low. This is a top 15 team* - opossum jenkins May 1, 2025, 3:56:32 not with that defense - Poldark May 1, 2025, 4:29:31 Top 15 / R32 * - meanjeans May 2, 2025, 19:09:06 Yes, that is the current concern* - OWWDig May 1, 2025, 7:54:01 and #1 in our hearts * - biclops April 30, 2025, 19:45:16 OK, the photos in here are pretty funny - ATL April 30, 2025, 14:24:20 Jake Davis seems like he could be a solid 6th man - memyselfandillini April 30, 2025, 10:44:19 Not for a 2nd weekend team.* - voiceofreason May 3, 2025, 12:26:10 not to mention that Dave Mustaine hair - IlliniSax05 April 30, 2025, 11:33:23 I like Jake Davis. Get to that 40% mark from 3 and we’ve got something there.* - Carl Spackler April 30, 2025, 11:21:38 Hes got a quick release, needs a little more arc on that shot - OrangeSox April 30, 2025, 11:35:51 I think he’s more likely to be the 9th or 10th man - snipes824 April 30, 2025, 10:52:42 fair enough. Z-ivi would have had the best 3%age on the team this year - memyselfandillini April 30, 2025, 10:56:52 could be a fan favorite in that scrappy, energy, do the little things type of way* - OWWDig April 30, 2025, 10:47:38 and should* - OWWDig April 30, 2025, 10:44:52 but would? sorry chump edited* - memyselfandillini April 30, 2025, 10:45:56 all good. gotta laugh these days when we can!* - OWWDig April 30, 2025, 10:46:42 amen. * - memyselfandillini April 30, 2025, 10:57:20 We are playing bama at the United center on wed nov 19* - Mrap24 April 29, 2025, 20:52:33 Do we know anything else related to the schedule? - ijustkrushalot April 30, 2025, 7:51:43 Brad doesn't like MTEs - jdl April 30, 2025, 15:01:06 Illinois has released nothing schedule related. That date came from Bama - Mrap24 April 30, 2025, 8:11:02 I would place a small wager on a home and home with Florida, home game at Florida - JacobRDaugherty April 30, 2025, 9:59:56 A Wednesday night? Groce. Will have a hard time selling those tickets. - OB25 April 29, 2025, 21:03:43 Got a feeling it's a TV schedule. JMHO. - osklister April 30, 2025, 7:40:05 if we're good there won't be any trouble selling those tickets - IlliniSax05 April 30, 2025, 6:23:16 It’ll be a sell out. Bama will surely be in the top 10 again. Not sure why this is a concern* - uofi1998 April 30, 2025, 7:45:35 I’d be very surprised if it’s anything close to a sellout.* - OB25 April 30, 2025, 9:08:58 if it's a top 20 (maybe even top 10) matchup it'll be very popular - IlliniSax05 April 30, 2025, 9:13:55 JMHO, but hopefully a 7:00 tip. Now, if TV dictates a doubleheader... well, that won't happen. - osklister April 30, 2025, 11:35:51 Agreed. The number of ticket requests for the Milwaukee regional sealed this deal - OrangeSox April 30, 2025, 7:52:23 Maryland gets the 5* freshmen that decommitted from UConn. - OB25 April 29, 2025, 20:47:34 And we get to play those assholes twice. Every team has its kryptonite…* - uofi1998 April 30, 2025, 7:46:29 Fuck them.* - Toonces April 29, 2025, 21:08:58 Derp, already posted* - OB25 April 29, 2025, 20:48:17 Really leaning into-Bradimir! - illini222 April 29, 2025, 16:58:37 I’d have gone with Bradislav - IlliniSax05 April 29, 2025, 18:02:53 I would buy an Underwoodic shirt* - Stu April 29, 2025, 17:42:50 “I’ve got the Underwood-ic” - Stu April 29, 2025, 18:18:35 lmao* - Ron McDon April 29, 2025, 17:08:30 Big Ben Back. - illini April 29, 2025, 16:57:50 Zach Hamer will coach him up!* - Poldark April 29, 2025, 17:59:09 I like how this news is being first reported by WCIA instead of Givony, On3, etc* - biclops April 29, 2025, 17:14:24 Drat. actually it looks like Werner was first * - biclops April 29, 2025, 17:16:09 Ole Miss gets their own 22yo Euro guard - biclops April 29, 2025, 16:38:53 Udub loses its McDAA - assassin April 29, 2025, 15:53:22 Maryland picks up a McDAA - assassin April 29, 2025, 18:32:13 Guy on Facebook is big mad about the Underwood tracksuit pic being posted by the News-Gazette - OB25 April 29, 2025, 14:59:10 Your first mistake......reading responses on Facebook. - Illiniphil April 29, 2025, 15:39:28 Normally, yes, but sometimes - like this one - you get a gem!* - bjl63 April 29, 2025, 15:58:37 lmao* - Blazer April 29, 2025, 15:05:53 Looks like we get to lose twice to Maryland next year. - bjl63 April 29, 2025, 11:22:20 Rez gotta face the music * - jdl April 29, 2025, 16:40:11 Eric Gordon treatment* - Mrap24 April 29, 2025, 18:57:49 Road trip to LA* - Chilango April 29, 2025, 15:36:57 Not a great home schedule, only Ind/Mich/and Wisky among the ones here that get the Hall jumping - illini222 April 29, 2025, 12:04:54 LA extended weekend roadtrip incoming* - uofi1998 April 29, 2025, 11:55:48 "Home" games for me!* - RSMBob April 29, 2025, 12:06:00 Pre-game party at Bob’s!* - Philo April 29, 2025, 17:34:17 Purdue avoided road games at Illinois, Michigan, and Michigan State* - UIHuskie April 29, 2025, 11:51:57 On the other hand, really too bad we don't get to pick up a guaranteed road win v. Michigan* - ATL April 29, 2025, 11:41:01 Can’t complain about those doubles* - OB25 April 29, 2025, 11:39:48 Are there not "protected rivals" in hoops?* - Sounder April 29, 2025, 11:23:29 Northwestern * - ijustkrushalot April 29, 2025, 11:29:40 Which isn't terrlble for the Chicago alums. - osklister April 29, 2025, 11:36:47 Aside from the fact we keep losing there - bjl63 April 29, 2025, 11:43:21 Piper speculates our current roster payroll is around $9 million - biclops April 28, 2025, 20:21:42 I think he is under. I would bet it is closer to 12 than 9 when all said and done* - JacobRDaugherty April 29, 2025, 12:03:25 wow. * - illiniranger April 29, 2025, 11:24:35 Serious question: where does this money come from?* - Sounder April 29, 2025, 11:24:01 Tariffs* - IlliniRunner April 29, 2025, 16:01:10 DEI* - Stu April 29, 2025, 16:40:13 From the kind of people who can afford to donate $20M to get their name on a building* - OB25 April 29, 2025, 11:41:37 roughy* - HamptonSki April 29, 2025, 11:40:30 Boosters.* - Illiniphil April 29, 2025, 11:30:21 it's kind of wild west until the House Settlement is finalized - ijustkrushalot April 29, 2025, 11:30:19 They've basically created a black market, and it's completely unsustainable* - Sounder April 29, 2025, 11:53:32 Correct* - uofi1998 April 29, 2025, 11:56:24 Wazzu's Cedric Coward to Duke* - assassin April 28, 2025, 16:53:49 Does that eliminate them as a landing spot for Sarr?* - biclops April 28, 2025, 18:27:51 No* - JacobRDaugherty April 28, 2025, 18:30:00 Rutgers adds a Balkan of their own - assassin April 28, 2025, 16:41:58 is the Sarr train gone gone?* - John Coctostan April 28, 2025, 15:31:33 Long gone* - illini21 April 28, 2025, 15:44:33 Yeah we have used the money we have, and chose Andrej over Sarr* - OB25 April 28, 2025, 15:34:55 So, 2025-2026 fixin to have the highest expectations for FB and MBB since when? - opossum jenkins April 28, 2025, 15:13:33 Don’t do this to yourself - Illiniphil April 28, 2025, 18:37:35 One and done - illini thunder April 28, 2025, 16:19:52 Then stop watching. - Blazer April 28, 2025, 17:13:50 Expectations are hard, especially in this era... I think we're a top 3 Brad Underwood team - ijustkrushalot April 28, 2025, 15:49:03 I don’t know how much the pollsters will give us credit for the Euros, but we should be top 20. - OB25 April 28, 2025, 15:21:40 Petrovic is a real wildcard - snipes824 April 28, 2025, 15:48:34 He really looks the part, my main question with the Euro guys will always be about buy-in - OB25 April 28, 2025, 16:02:30 I'm worried about defense* - assassin April 28, 2025, 16:54:14 And shooting* - Blazer April 28, 2025, 17:14:20 I'm not that worried about that... Brad is pretty good at that - ijustkrushalot April 28, 2025, 16:15:52 Average minutes per game for the Ivisic, Ivisic, Mirkovic, Petrovic, Stojakovic lineup?* - biclops April 28, 2025, 13:52:50 Quite a case of jock -ic.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 28, 2025, 14:27:55 I'll take a shot: - OWWDig April 28, 2025, 14:05:17 Yeah but how many MPG will we have the all -ic lineup on the floor?* - biclops April 28, 2025, 15:24:12 Rounds down to zero * - jdl April 28, 2025, 15:43:56 Did I miss Ben back too? - LeatherneckIllini April 28, 2025, 13:07:31 I wouldn't say I'm missing it, Bob* - Herman Blume April 28, 2025, 15:08:37 I like it - ab75 April 28, 2025, 14:07:49 He can take the court with a chastity belt for all I care as long as it makes him shoot better* - ilinni11 April 28, 2025, 13:18:19 Pls tell me the immediate ceiling of this current roster * - MC April 28, 2025, 13:05:22 #7 on T-Rank projections w/o Petrovic or Mirkovic - jdl April 28, 2025, 14:26:30 Something is really messed up with his stuff right now. - OB25 April 28, 2025, 15:24:17 I think it's simply data crunching - jdl April 28, 2025, 17:06:37 Round of 32. Need one more guy.* - Warrin'_Illini April 28, 2025, 13:10:34 Nah. 2nd weekend. Agree we need one more shooter.* - Illiniphil April 28, 2025, 13:21:09 Agree. 2 weekend ceiling* - UofIL6 April 28, 2025, 13:41:59 serbs, croats, montenegrin. do we need to hire a un peacekeeper for the final staff spot?* - John Coctostan April 28, 2025, 12:38:57 the consensus seems to be that we're already paying too many useless assistants* - Sammich April 28, 2025, 12:54:03 So why stop now when things are rolling?* - ilinni11 April 28, 2025, 14:01:08 Officially official - jdl April 28, 2025, 12:37:02 So what was the last week actually about? Maxing out his offer?* - Blazer April 28, 2025, 12:30:39 Probably. I don’t even think he ever visited anywhere else - CanHartlebHireSnider April 28, 2025, 12:38:07 Supposedly finished his NIL obligations with Cal last week* - JacobRDaugherty April 28, 2025, 12:37:52 Had to find the cash in the couch cushions* - EffinIllini April 28, 2025, 12:35:47 holy shit Brad did it lol. SOB really did it…. - LeatherneckIllini April 28, 2025, 12:14:45 BB retweeted it, too.* - Illiniphil April 28, 2025, 12:30:17 hilarious* - OWWDig April 28, 2025, 12:24:54 hopefully nobody gets offended * - biclops April 28, 2025, 12:21:19 lol he had to add the nike logo* - ECEIllinois April 28, 2025, 12:17:31 and removed the middle stripe down the arms - IlliniSax05 April 28, 2025, 12:25:08 YES* - OB25 April 28, 2025, 12:16:52 Finally we got another Vic! - jdl April 28, 2025, 12:01:08 I don’t know if he will end up being the player we hope for - biclops April 28, 2025, 12:15:35 Yeah. I’m just happy for once all the “our guy hasn’t even hit the portal yet” talk ended up right* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 28, 2025, 12:17:38 This* - UofIL6 April 28, 2025, 12:21:16 So am I correct in thinking Stojakovic is the 1st Burger Boy AA here since Richmond? - illinilosch April 28, 2025, 12:13:57 All the IC's!* - UofIL6 April 28, 2025, 12:05:09 Chief Illinivic* - IlliniOllie April 28, 2025, 13:29:54 Sounds like we will want to be smashing the refresh button this afternoon* - OB25 April 28, 2025, 11:49:14 it's done - Jersey April 28, 2025, 12:01:11 He took 108 non-rim 2s last season. Feels like that number will fall substantially. * - illini April 28, 2025, 12:23:27 i did not know he was a mcdonald's all american* - assassin April 28, 2025, 12:14:07 To be fair that game hasn't been relevant to us for a while * - jdl April 28, 2025, 12:18:51 yup. Rothstein tweeted it as well* - OWWDig April 28, 2025, 12:01:30 *steps up to bridge railing* * - Warrin'_Illini April 28, 2025, 11:59:18 i wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend* - assassin April 28, 2025, 12:10:30 Done.* - Warrin'_Illini April 28, 2025, 12:59:37 He knows he dont belong* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 28, 2025, 12:11:43 also gonna wanna like and subscribe* - assassin April 28, 2025, 11:51:12 Tell me what you think in the comments* - OB25 April 28, 2025, 11:53:59 Baker-Mazara to USC* - AintHatin April 28, 2025, 9:54:15 Related: Ben Wilson story on 30 x 30 tonight* - Stu April 27, 2025, 16:38:47 That came out like over a decade ago. Unless they made a new one?* - illini21 April 28, 2025, 11:09:02 Starting now. On ESPNU. * - illinijohn April 27, 2025, 17:32:02 Rothstein: Stojakovic down to us, Carolina, and Stanford. Expects a decision this week. - biclops April 27, 2025, 14:00:16 Didn’t he start and Stanford?* - Mrap24 April 27, 2025, 14:03:57 Yes. Kinda doubt this guy's source(s) anyway. * - illinijohn April 27, 2025, 14:17:40 Stojakovic says goodbye to Cal - biclops April 27, 2025, 11:48:46 lolololol TSJ… - LeatherneckIllini April 25, 2025, 21:51:40 haha that's fantastic* - ECEIllinois April 25, 2025, 22:38:42 Lulz* - ATL April 25, 2025, 22:34:07 I saw today that Andres Feliz plays for Real Madrid pretty impressive.* - gullit April 25, 2025, 17:31:00 Kendrick Nunn was Euroleague MVP this year* - SatoshiEaterOfSouls April 27, 2025, 13:55:24 signed a new 3 year 13.5 M Euro contract to boot * - memyselfandillini April 28, 2025, 10:55:56 That's crazy to see, he made a good move going to Europe.* - gullit April 28, 2025, 11:07:45 Currently at #19 in T-Ranks 2026 projections - UIHuskie April 25, 2025, 13:53:03 Purdue with 70% of their minutes played returning next year...ugh. - JFG April 25, 2025, 13:59:37 Best program/coach in the B1G sadly.* - nash April 25, 2025, 17:59:20 including Smith (B1G player of the year) and TKR (1st team all B1G) - they should be good again* - Orangeillini April 25, 2025, 14:58:53 Good? A very good chance they are preseason #1.* - ilinni11 April 25, 2025, 17:07:27 Right, and they portaled well. They should be great next year* - UofIL6 April 25, 2025, 17:14:48 Jayden Epps to Mississippi State. bullshit* - Poldark April 25, 2025, 9:58:21 2027 recruit Davion Thompson of Bolingbrook - Poldark April 25, 2025, 8:28:39 Listed as 6-2, 160 lbs. Hopefully gonna major in "putting on some muscle", - osklister April 25, 2025, 8:48:56 Well, he’s a sophomore so….* - ilinni11 April 25, 2025, 17:09:52 Yep, good point. I saw "prep school" and thought he was almost thru with academics in his SR year. - osklister April 25, 2025, 21:53:28 I’m still confident we’re getting Andrej, but it seems the insiders may have jumped the gun a bit. - OB25 April 24, 2025, 19:01:33 If this doesn’t happen for us today, I will no longer be nearly as confident.* - OB25 April 25, 2025, 18:21:22 Looking less and less likely* - WhitmansFolly April 25, 2025, 20:19:58 Wonder if UNC made a panic offer after losing that other dude right as the portal closed * - assassin April 24, 2025, 19:43:46 UNC 247 guy just posted on their board that he still thinks Illinois is the team to beat - illini21 April 25, 2025, 14:55:14 Thought the same* - illini21 April 25, 2025, 7:51:28 seems indeed like that's the case* - assassin April 25, 2025, 13:54:05 *sigh** - illini21 April 25, 2025, 14:46:35 The NCAA played this so badly * - ATL April 24, 2025, 17:39:25 College sports time of death, April 24th, 5:12 pm - jdl April 24, 2025, 17:11:16 Yup it sucks and I hate it.* - nash April 25, 2025, 14:49:59 Can we stop with this shit? - ijustkrushalot April 24, 2025, 18:15:48 I can’t remember if it was here or elsewhere - biclops April 24, 2025, 17:31:39 If jdl's post isn't the final nail in the coffin, this surely will be. Say goodbye to a fair %... - uofi1998 April 25, 2025, 15:17:07 I've been saying that for a while - larue33 April 25, 2025, 7:56:27 Not for me. In that situation if the colleges then set up a separate league just for the kids - meanjeans April 25, 2025, 10:43:52 Me. I’ve been saying that for years. Essentially pro programs that pay schools to use their name… - LeatherneckIllini April 24, 2025, 19:06:13 That's what I'm thinking - jdl April 24, 2025, 17:40:11 Just hear me out: what if college athletes don’t attend college * - ATL April 24, 2025, 17:34:08 Why would they? They just happen to play for a team that’s branded the Fighting Illini - biclops April 24, 2025, 17:38:40 I don’t quite understand any of that, but Goodman says they were pushing $20M in basketball NIL - OB25 April 24, 2025, 17:25:53 Big Ten roster moves - jdl April 24, 2025, 14:20:52 USC Top recruit Alijah Arenas, son of Gilbert, seriously injured in car crash - RSMBob April 24, 2025, 14:16:15 Update: Recovering, now out of medically induced coma* - RSMBob April 25, 2025, 15:04:35 In a cybertruck at 4-5 in the morning. It caught on fire* - gvibes April 24, 2025, 14:36:19 Oh no, that's awful. * - OWWDig April 24, 2025, 14:18:45 so unless we hear something in the next few hours, Ben is basically coming back or retiring, right?* - ijustkrushalot April 24, 2025, 10:57:06 Werner confirmed he is back. Some booster mentioned him getting around ~300K* - JacobRDaugherty April 24, 2025, 12:48:52 Hooboy. Overpaid by about $299,990k* - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 24, 2025, 13:05:09 I’m going down with the ship on this one, I think there’s a non-zero chance… - OB25 April 24, 2025, 13:22:55 football school* - memyselfandillini April 24, 2025, 18:12:32 Nah. If he can continue to build on solid defense he played (solid, not great) - OWWDig April 24, 2025, 13:08:06 i don't have a compass on what fair compensation is... but I have no problem with him coming back - ijustkrushalot April 24, 2025, 13:10:56 Given the numbers being thrown around for starters and stars, it seems $300K for - OWWDig April 24, 2025, 13:21:50 That's what Goodman reported - Blazer April 24, 2025, 14:17:10 I don't know if they've gone up as much as the upper range (2.5-4) has included more than - OWWDig April 24, 2025, 14:25:10 That seems right* - Blazer April 24, 2025, 14:26:17 KJ at 7 and Riley at 16 in latest Givony mock draft for ESPN* - OB25 April 24, 2025, 9:19:01 would love to see what both of them could do on a roster. Tomi too* - memyselfandillini April 24, 2025, 10:09:50 Tipton with some cold water on Stojakovic - biclops April 23, 2025, 18:10:20 Someone talk me down.* - Warrin'_Illini April 24, 2025, 9:30:03 We're going to get him and we're not done. - Illiniphil April 24, 2025, 10:36:18 I think we’re done, but we’ll see* - OB25 April 24, 2025, 10:38:53 Depends on who and how much. - Illiniphil April 24, 2025, 10:55:53 JAG?* - Blazer April 24, 2025, 12:34:16 Just A Guy. - Illiniphil April 24, 2025, 13:41:35 We still badly need a shooter. - illinilosch April 24, 2025, 11:23:32 Unless people run out of money, any player that can make any kind of difference is minimum $1.5-$2M - OB25 April 24, 2025, 11:27:04 True. And I also forgot about the 2 frosh coming in. - illinilosch April 24, 2025, 11:31:29 Didn't go all in on him as boosters are assembling the $4M for Haggerty* - EffinIllini April 24, 2025, 10:15:49 this player is not going to be the difference between a good year and a bad one - Sammich April 24, 2025, 10:04:56 Don’t worry about it, he’s coming here. #chadsolute * - OB25 April 24, 2025, 9:53:34 We don't want him anyway* - Stu April 24, 2025, 9:50:14 Zach Hamer runs the defense. Hi Blazer & assassin!* - Poldark April 24, 2025, 9:46:28 I’m not sure how good this guy is? Or that he fits what we need? - Carl Spackler April 24, 2025, 9:38:47 He’s far from perfect but realistically I don’t know who else we could have gotten. - OB25 April 24, 2025, 10:00:00 Yeah it’s hard for me to assess the options when the last 2 yrs we’ve pulled rabbits out of our ass. - Carl Spackler April 24, 2025, 10:18:21 Stojakovic is a better rebounder and defender than Dix - CanHartlebHireSnider April 24, 2025, 10:23:52 But Dix is already an elite offensive player. No projection needed. - Carl Spackler April 24, 2025, 10:31:30 I’d push back on that a bit. - OB25 April 24, 2025, 10:38:07 Yeah, this was my thinking. If we can get someone better then I'm all for it.* - Warrin'_Illini April 24, 2025, 10:03:02 Can't shoot the 3? I just figured he could because he's Peja's kid. - Warrin'_Illini April 24, 2025, 9:45:18 My hope - this feels like a clickbait ‘please pay a monthly fee to read this!’ headline - OB25 April 23, 2025, 20:20:28 Was that before or after he put in the crystal ball* - Mrap24 April 23, 2025, 20:01:45 After* - illini21 April 23, 2025, 20:05:48 Oh come on* - illini21 April 23, 2025, 19:05:47 Of course* - opossum jenkins April 23, 2025, 19:03:55 But…College Basketball Jesus - IlliniSax05 April 23, 2025, 19:00:34 Boy, that would be some 90-10 shit. * - illini April 23, 2025, 18:16:48 That would be the 90-ist that ever 10-ed* - snipes824 April 23, 2025, 20:09:55 9x-1x?!?* - Phytynlini April 24, 2025, 9:56:25 But he crystal ballleddddddd for us!* - OWWDig April 23, 2025, 18:13:23 I mean, if you can’t trust College Basketball Jesus… - biclops April 23, 2025, 15:09:37 Tipton! Crystal ball for us - jdl April 23, 2025, 15:54:03 RonPaul.gif* - illini21 April 23, 2025, 15:59:56 JDL talking me off that ledge like he always does. GO ILLINI* - Warrin'_Illini April 23, 2025, 15:58:37 We are definitely on imminent commitment watch right now* - OB25 April 23, 2025, 15:11:42 Trilly calling it a done deal.* - Illiniphil April 23, 2025, 15:17:05 Being implied elsewhere as well* - uofi1998 April 23, 2025, 16:07:30 Yep.* - Illiniphil April 23, 2025, 16:13:03 How to build a college basketball roster in 2025 - biclops April 23, 2025, 13:09:58 #4. OOPS All Balkans’!* - OB25 April 23, 2025, 13:27:19 #3 WAS the plan. - assassin April 23, 2025, 13:16:56 So scholarships / roster spots right now - is this accurate if Mihailo Petrovic is added? - EffinIllini April 23, 2025, 10:31:44 There are more spots than money - snipes824 April 23, 2025, 10:56:45 There really isn't much of a need to have spots 11-15 if you spend well and stay healthy - UofIL6 April 23, 2025, 11:07:39 I never understood why they increased the number anyway - jdl April 23, 2025, 16:00:09 Right, makes no sense. They'll never see meaningful minutes and you shouldn't be paying NIL - UofIL6 April 23, 2025, 16:05:19 Id like to see us add a bench player - biclops April 23, 2025, 11:02:57 I like the idea of a rebounding defender moving up from a lower level* - EffinIllini April 23, 2025, 11:05:43 Or Riley dropping out of the draft.* - Illiniphil April 23, 2025, 15:56:11 I like that idea bestest* - EffinIllini April 23, 2025, 16:16:27 Yes. - - icasaman April 23, 2025, 10:40:39 Could get down with Fland. - EffinIllini April 23, 2025, 11:04:01 So with the portal closed, Hummer is certainly back and Riley can’t go anywhere else… - OB25 April 23, 2025, 9:57:57 And today is definitely a ‘smash the refresh button’ day as it relates to Stojakovic - OB25 April 23, 2025, 11:05:23 I would not feel great if Stojakovic left without a commitment - biclops April 23, 2025, 11:43:17 Ant Wright breakdown of Petrovic - jdl April 22, 2025, 19:34:55 Looks like great handles. Those floaters too…sign me up. Seems like maybe a liability - voiceofreason April 22, 2025, 21:22:53 We don’t care about defense anymore so he’ll fit right in* - Mrap24 April 22, 2025, 21:23:33 Honestly should play a lot of zone with the personnel we’ll have* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 21:27:23 I’d love to do more matchup zone like Altman does at Oregon. - voiceofreason April 22, 2025, 21:37:29 Valid.* - voiceofreason April 22, 2025, 21:23:52 you know it would be so Illinois if one of our international players get their student visa pulled - ECEIllinois April 22, 2025, 19:15:54 Shad is a big Trump supporter so I think we are ok there* - JacobRDaugherty April 22, 2025, 19:16:53 USC gets Rodney Rice for an absurd $3M+ and now loses Desmond Claude to the portal at last minute* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 19:07:26 just sayin - biclops April 22, 2025, 17:56:45 need some feedback on crouchability before I pull the trigger* - Sammich April 23, 2025, 11:45:15 So if we don’t screw it up with Stojakovic, we’re probably looking at this… - OB25 April 22, 2025, 17:38:58 Can Boswell change his name to Boswellvic?* - TarheelIllini April 23, 2025, 11:05:35 It’s hard to project Petrovic, but if he’s pretty good right away since he’s 22, that’s actually - snipes824 April 22, 2025, 19:42:16 I saw a tweet that Trent averaged 20 and 6 in this league right out of school. - illini April 22, 2025, 19:50:41 I donno, I think that actually helps me contextualize - snipes824 April 22, 2025, 20:00:44 The 14 PPG was 9th in the entire league though.* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 19:54:56 Oh yeah. He’ll be a good player. - illini April 22, 2025, 20:00:23 Vvonimir?* - biclops April 22, 2025, 17:58:16 Heh, whoops* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 18:02:08 Goes by Big V. * - assassin April 22, 2025, 17:59:47 This team is going to be atrocious from 3 again, huh.* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2025, 17:44:53 If their name ends in -ic, I’m willing to roll the dice. I wish we still had Morez but this could - Toonces April 22, 2025, 17:51:28 My hope would be that a pure shooter slides into that 7 spot and everyone else slides down one - OB25 April 22, 2025, 17:46:24 Maybe Boswell reverts back to Arizona days? Anecdotally he seemed better late in the season* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2025, 17:48:45 Shot it very well in 3 of the last 4 games - jdl April 22, 2025, 17:54:38 One thing suspiciously absent from all tweets I’m seeing about the new guy is 3 PT% - OB25 April 22, 2025, 17:17:39 ooo - HamptonSki April 22, 2025, 17:34:46 33.8% most recently * - larue33 April 22, 2025, 17:30:06 I will say those dark days produced a lot of guys currently in the NFL* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2025, 17:18:46 So No-Sarr or Yes-Sarr ? (and do we even care ? do we have NIL left?)* - rozoben April 22, 2025, 16:59:02 This guy was the secret pivot from Sarr.* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 17:10:21 Probably more of a pivot from Miller * - jdl April 22, 2025, 17:40:56 No-Sarr - larue33 April 22, 2025, 17:04:46 Ian Jackson to St. John's - assassin April 22, 2025, 15:33:46 So Boswell and the Ics (itches)? - OWWDig April 22, 2025, 15:26:17 I'm excited to have Ty back for this squad. We'll need him to do lots of Ty Rodgers things.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 15:56:37 Yep! Love Ty!!* - OWWDig April 22, 2025, 16:08:31 Plus always nice to have a kid from Illinois represent. He and Boz.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 16:22:46 Re: Plus always nice to have a kid from America represent. He and Boz.* - Illiniphil April 22, 2025, 16:26:10 He's really from Michigan, but one year counts, I suppose* - bjl63 April 22, 2025, 16:24:15 Kevin Garnett rule* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2025, 16:27:03 He's really from MI, no? Aside from a year in IHSA* - UofIL6 April 22, 2025, 16:24:03 Oh damn. Close enough!* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 16:24:41 ooo - UofIL6 April 22, 2025, 15:11:24 Boogie Fland to the portal* - illini21 April 22, 2025, 14:52:34 H.S. was Archbishop Stepanic so I think he'd fit* - illini222 April 22, 2025, 14:58:11 Likely will still need to change his name to Flandic* - UofIL6 April 22, 2025, 15:05:17 There's a drug for that.* - Illiniphil April 22, 2025, 15:13:50 Somebody's bound to get a case of Boogie Fever. - osklister April 22, 2025, 14:57:07 I think it’s going around* - memyselfandillini April 22, 2025, 15:58:58 somebody needs to open a balkan restaurant on campus* - ECEIllinois April 22, 2025, 14:14:13 Ex-pitcher wanted to, then he stopped; then he tried again.... didn't work. - osklister April 22, 2025, 14:58:23 You have to let the game come to you, kid.* - Illiniphil April 22, 2025, 15:14:33 Zorba's?* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 14:17:41 ugh I regret not going there last time I was in town before they closed* - ECEIllinois April 22, 2025, 14:21:49 It was never really the same after the fire.* - MojoJojo April 22, 2025, 15:14:40 Damn.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 14:23:40 There's a balkan bakery 5 minute walk from my house - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 22, 2025, 14:15:45 Thanks, wisch.* - Illiniphil April 22, 2025, 14:25:24 Maybe I'll stream Marquee on the way down* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 22, 2025, 14:28:57 There's going to be 15 different restaurants on Green St and they'll all be screaming at each other* - ATL April 22, 2025, 14:15:30 i get it* - ECEIllinois April 22, 2025, 14:28:51 this 247 guy says we're the team to beat for the 5th IC - assassin April 22, 2025, 14:12:21 LOL… - DocWalk20 April 22, 2025, 14:29:26 no need for chairs during timeouts - everyone just squats* - ECEIllinois April 22, 2025, 16:46:44 God, I hope we have velour track suits for warm-ups next year.* - ATL April 22, 2025, 14:56:59 This team is going to be hilarious(-ly good).* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 14:13:36 What team?* - Stu April 22, 2025, 14:25:35 Yugoslavia* - Carl Spackler April 22, 2025, 14:35:35 We have our (Serbian) PG! - jdl April 22, 2025, 13:52:43 Even better, apparently we flipped him from Bucky - jdl April 22, 2025, 16:22:17 So does he still have visa issues? Also there’s another link with them whining about our NIL* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2025, 16:26:31 Brad Underwood - Restarting the Cold War, one recruit at a time. Eastern Block I * - OWWDig April 22, 2025, 15:18:09 ooo - illini222 April 22, 2025, 16:16:09 Mega Superbet?* - RVA April 22, 2025, 15:06:48 He and KJ are doing the Spiderman meme... kid looks really solid in his videos... - uofi1998 April 22, 2025, 14:49:27 Feels like the frame rate on that video is sped up* - opossum jenkins April 22, 2025, 17:32:45 Apparently no relation to Drazen Petrovic. Darn.* - DocWalk20 April 22, 2025, 14:31:42 This roster situation is wild* - Blazer April 22, 2025, 14:28:44 This guys a big fan - illini21 April 22, 2025, 14:25:52 The more i read this seems like a really damn good pick up. I'm excited* - illini21 April 22, 2025, 14:16:31 I am intrigued by a 23 year old freshman. I like the idea of older guys - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2025, 14:33:25 is he better than Nico Moretti? * - Poldark April 22, 2025, 14:13:16 Don't know how he did once he moved on but thought he had a little game. - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 14:17:11 herp a derp zach hamer flurp a merp * - assassin April 22, 2025, 14:14:40 lol* - opossum jenkins April 22, 2025, 17:29:49 Does Barbara Lee get free Quakes tickets?* - Poldark April 22, 2025, 14:19:48 Everyone that follows Euro basketball seems to think this is an incredibly good get - OB25 April 22, 2025, 14:13:09 Krafne Brothers?* - SurfTheBoneyard April 22, 2025, 19:56:11 Is he bringing the pink shorts tho - jdl April 22, 2025, 14:00:14 you can only hope to contain them* - memyselfandillini April 22, 2025, 16:04:38 All the -ics* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 22, 2025, 14:00:13 No freaking way these guys are going to class, right?* - HamptonSki April 22, 2025, 13:59:21 ^^He's got a million of them folks. Don't forget to tip your waiter/waitress.^^ - osklister April 22, 2025, 15:03:21 I’m so damn confused* - illini21 April 22, 2025, 13:58:53 Same. The fact that he's old also gives me eligibility concerns.* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 14:01:12 Who is gonna declare him ineligible? The NCAA? - HamptonSki April 22, 2025, 14:53:32 Considered to be the quickest player in the league he played in, for whatever that’s worth* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 13:58:18 Same league Mirko and Ivisic played in.* - Illiniphil April 22, 2025, 14:34:15 So a bunch of slow footed big guys?* - DocWalk20 April 22, 2025, 14:38:18 ILL-VIC. * - illini April 22, 2025, 13:55:14 lol this is getting crazy.* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 13:54:05 St .John's just got an Austrian dude* - assassin April 22, 2025, 13:54:33 Was this guy on anyone’s radar? I don’t recall Piper mentioning him* - illini21 April 22, 2025, 13:53:55 can't get outbid if you don't know a guy is up for auction!* - assassin April 22, 2025, 14:00:54 Yeah, no * - jdl April 22, 2025, 13:58:19 he's old. - assassin April 22, 2025, 13:53:10 This one is so old that I’d have eligibility concerns.* - OB25 April 22, 2025, 13:55:56 Uh, we just got a commit from another Balkan, this one a PG - assassin April 22, 2025, 13:52:34 More guys with no eligibility (Dawson Garcia, Zeke Mayo) portaling for shits and giggles* - OB25 April 21, 2025, 21:35:08 Dude from Clemson said he was advised to portal due to pending court cases - biclops April 21, 2025, 21:41:22 Portal closes at 11:59pm tomorrow * - biclops April 21, 2025, 18:14:28 Does that mean we’ll 100% get a decision on Stojakavic (or anyone else) tomorrow?* - Toonces April 21, 2025, 19:17:28 No, that’s just the deadline to enter. Could be meaningful with Humichrous. - OB25 April 21, 2025, 19:20:20 Are we sure he knows the deadline is tomorrow? Should someone let him know? * - meanjeans April 21, 2025, 20:11:12 Does he have to portal as a grad transfer?* - jayd April 21, 2025, 19:26:02 Yes, grad transfers have to enter the portal - biclops April 21, 2025, 19:30:53 I think so, but that’s a good question. In general safe to assume the NCAA would lose any challenge* - OB25 April 21, 2025, 19:29:31 no. that’s just the deadline to enter the portal. I’m not sure when the signing deadline is* - biclops April 21, 2025, 19:19:55 There is no signing deadline. * - larue33 April 21, 2025, 19:58:56 Bring your own timezone? * - illinijohn April 21, 2025, 19:14:40 Norlander says Kentucky is done with acquisitions - biclops April 21, 2025, 13:52:13 Aberdeen committed to UK today. Pope and their massive bags of cash are turning out - voiceofreason April 21, 2025, 12:40:40 Kentucky people thought we were tampering with Oweh. I mean, we probably were. - JacobRDaugherty April 22, 2025, 9:13:37 Our old buddy Jayden Epps back in the portal - UofIL6 April 21, 2025, 12:36:14 If you play at Illinois, you’re required to play at atleast 2 other schools* - shua April 21, 2025, 19:27:15 bullshit* - Poldark April 21, 2025, 13:32:32 wherever you go, there you are* - biclops April 21, 2025, 12:42:45 Stojakovic is gonna visit - biclops April 21, 2025, 12:32:14 is Wayne Brady gonna have Stojakovic?* - Sammich April 21, 2025, 14:14:40 Stoked about Stojakovic * - jdl April 21, 2025, 13:58:06 I will throw myself off a bridge if we don't get him.* - Warrin'_Illini April 21, 2025, 14:11:41 Seems a bit excessive, but I appreciate the commitment to the cause.* - DocWalk20 April 21, 2025, 19:09:20 We need Warren on that bridge* - AintHatin April 21, 2025, 20:39:59 LOL, reporting for duty!* - Warrin'_Illini April 22, 2025, 9:05:58 Thats huge, lends a lot of credibility to the confidence from insiders upon him entering the portal* - OB25 April 21, 2025, 12:50:31 *taps the transfers portal*. Is this thing on?* - CWR10 April 21, 2025, 11:33:21 ooo - biclops April 19, 2025, 18:50:47 Updating my post from below looking at Torviks PRPG stat - biclops April 18, 2025, 20:20:09 DGL is apparently now just DG - GMAW April 18, 2025, 17:04:58 Poor kid. Seems like a good egg considering* - gvibes April 18, 2025, 18:34:51 Yeah. Hope he finds success & peace* - EffinIllini April 19, 2025, 1:32:50 Amen* - MtHoodIllini April 19, 2025, 19:38:42 Seems like the necessary thing to do* - Blazer April 18, 2025, 17:57:46 he does not look thrilled in either picture on his profile* - assassin April 18, 2025, 17:07:51 OK, officially ready to start getting some dudes…..* - opossum jenkins April 18, 2025, 15:51:06 Saar and Peja Jr., in particular.* - Toonces April 18, 2025, 16:39:13 Rumblings we've moved on from some guys due to price. - WhitmansFolly April 19, 2025, 19:20:33 I don’t think not being able to afford him is the issue with Sarr* - OB25 April 19, 2025, 19:33:04 What a fun, sexy Friday night for you* - Stu April 18, 2025, 16:26:18 ooo - Kajagoogoo April 18, 2025, 16:36:27 Hilarious but also scary that we’ve now got a bunch of guys with no eligibility entering the portal. - OB25 April 18, 2025, 15:50:08 Next up, having to attend classes * - jdl April 18, 2025, 17:50:25 I dunno, next up feels like we just completely remove the student-athlete nonsense - OB25 April 18, 2025, 20:36:02 Yeah. Which will then naturally lead to questions about the 5 year time frame - Blazer April 18, 2025, 22:29:43 I think it's the way to go. - larue33 April 18, 2025, 21:14:12 So just destroy college sports altogether? Interesting stance* - ilinni11 April 19, 2025, 10:40:24 Kofi, come back! - Kajagoogoo April 18, 2025, 15:51:55 Let’s get Andres Feliz that tournament appearance that was taken away from him.* - OB25 April 18, 2025, 15:53:22 Denzel Aberdeen in the Portal - EffinIllini April 18, 2025, 11:35:22 The portal is ruining most kids careers, BTW - illini April 18, 2025, 9:57:28 Is going from Wyoming to Drake stepping down a level? - RVA April 18, 2025, 15:22:20 What a terrible misleading stat. Transferring down is not necessarily a bad thing* - HamptonSki April 18, 2025, 10:08:34 I agree with that. There are definitely kids who will get more playing time going down. - illini April 18, 2025, 10:38:05 "... impact on your education..." Gotta think that's WAAAY down the list for most kids. JMHO. * - osklister April 18, 2025, 11:49:30 In reality, no, but how many are transferring with that intention? - bjl63 April 18, 2025, 10:15:29 Very true. We've learned many of these kids are very delusional with their expectations - HamptonSki April 18, 2025, 10:22:08 I’d say in a lot of instances transferring down probably helps a career. Just look at Podz, DGL… - tvillini April 18, 2025, 10:01:36 lol, well played* - Blazer April 18, 2025, 11:21:14 LOL! at IU and Goode* - Tooldresser April 18, 2025, 10:04:05 They're basically mid-major at this point.* - Toonces April 18, 2025, 10:32:46 Anyone have a current scholarship grid?* - Illini Guy April 17, 2025, 21:38:15 I think there’s one on Loyalty* - biclops April 17, 2025, 21:57:44 Dain! - UIHuskie April 17, 2025, 15:25:08 I think he's Dr. Dain at this point.* - Warrin'_Illini April 17, 2025, 16:55:32 Dean Dain.* - SurfTheBoneyard April 17, 2025, 18:34:31 ooo - RVA April 17, 2025, 15:29:09 Welcome back... to that same old place that you laughed about... - uofi1998 April 17, 2025, 15:28:28 Brooklyn: fifth largest city in the USA. - osklister April 18, 2025, 11:59:26 PJ Haggerty in the portal - Blazer April 17, 2025, 15:21:30 PTBNL in the Dain Dainja trade?* - Illiniphil April 17, 2025, 15:23:18 you mean the Dain euro soccer loan ^^^^^* - RVA April 17, 2025, 15:28:08 Andrej Stojakovic to Illinois my prediction * - Poldark April 17, 2025, 15:05:29 So him and CBM & Ben stays… are we good then? * - aimlessillini April 17, 2025, 18:54:24 Don't think we're after CBM - jdl April 18, 2025, 10:51:46 Sleepers yesterday seemed to indicate we might be the reason he's leaving * - aimlessillini April 18, 2025, 14:01:44 Stop watching Sleepers * - jdl April 18, 2025, 17:50:58 Those guys don't know shit* - illini21 April 18, 2025, 14:20:58 The bidding starts at $3M for him. I don't think IL is paying both Andrej & CBM $2.5-3.5M. - Kajagoogoo April 18, 2025, 14:19:27 Per Wikipedia: Stojakovic is a son of Serbian former basketball player Peja Stojakovic and - biclops April 17, 2025, 16:47:15 So big upgrade over DGL's mom * - jdl April 17, 2025, 17:15:54 Tomato, tomato* - Ron McDon April 17, 2025, 17:55:39 Come to Butthead.....* - Warrin'_Illini April 17, 2025, 16:35:01 That would be cool. * - harb April 17, 2025, 16:08:08 Been a Twitter rumor for a bit. Would * - digs April 17, 2025, 15:48:43 Do Not Contact tag* - EffinIllini April 17, 2025, 15:25:54 trilly says to quit stealing his stuff.* - Illiniphil April 17, 2025, 15:23:42 Denny Jacobs sucks* - Poldark April 17, 2025, 15:31:11 DWWH?* - illini21 April 17, 2025, 15:07:29 31% from three, would fit right in* - Blazer April 17, 2025, 15:33:44 Zach Hamer will coach him up!* - Poldark April 17, 2025, 15:52:34 Rumors were he’s the guy we were waiting on. Hope we can land him* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 17, 2025, 15:28:10 Yes. Yes we would.* - Ron McDon April 17, 2025, 15:17:16 he's no Calvin Booth.* - Poldark April 17, 2025, 15:08:34 Several mentions of Dame Sarr and Illinois in this new Sleepers video about Chad Baker-Mazara - DocWalk20 April 17, 2025, 14:24:32 So is this legit? I mean a good player AND an FU to Satan? * - aimlessillini April 17, 2025, 17:14:15 Baker-Mazara is gonna turn 26 during the upcoming season!* - HamptonSki April 17, 2025, 14:29:26 Joe Louis was 75 years old when he fought Rocky Marciano* - NastyBoyd April 17, 2025, 14:47:36 I don't know how old he was but he got his ass whooped - IlliniSax05 April 17, 2025, 14:54:33 Joe Louis is 137 years old; 137 years old* - bbonb April 17, 2025, 15:05:07 That their one! That their one!* - uofi1998 April 17, 2025, 15:04:23 Otega Oweh should get some attention from us* - JacobRDaugherty April 17, 2025, 13:55:59 Some underwood availability at his coaches vs. cancer event tonight - snipes824 April 16, 2025, 19:21:37 I’m still holding out hope that our guy isn’t in the portal yet* - biclops April 17, 2025, 8:42:49 He is now.* - Illiniphil April 17, 2025, 15:24:03 Me too, but we played that game with David jones last year and got burned* - snipes824 April 17, 2025, 8:59:53 Those guys will receive irrational offers from desperate teams too* - CWR10 April 17, 2025, 9:51:15 Exactly.* - gullit April 17, 2025, 10:33:16 DGL's mom is legitimately insane - GMAW April 16, 2025, 17:04:22 Goodness, she’s still going and it’s gotten worse.* - OB25 April 16, 2025, 21:01:59 holy hell* - Blazer April 16, 2025, 23:13:54 Yeah, that’s…something. What a trainwreck.* - voiceofreason April 16, 2025, 22:21:13 Wow. * - harb April 16, 2025, 18:30:07 At least Coleman knew about the “hit n dip”* - HamptonSki April 16, 2025, 18:07:54 ugh. poor kid. rooting for him* - LeatherneckIllini April 16, 2025, 17:57:26 Yowza - Blazer April 16, 2025, 17:48:45 Feel bad for the kid, not our problem any more.* - Warrin'_Illini April 16, 2025, 17:35:23 Good thing he went to Vegas. No cum dumpsters there* - OWWDig April 16, 2025, 17:27:50 Openly threatening physical violence against the girl now as well.* - OB25 April 16, 2025, 17:21:18 I mean we've all thought it, but to say it out loud!* - OrangeSox April 16, 2025, 17:19:41 the internet is forever* - Sounder April 16, 2025, 17:25:16 are these the cum dumpster sluts I keep hearing about being in my area? - Sammich April 16, 2025, 17:19:22 ooo - Tortillini April 16, 2025, 20:40:47 Yikes.* - voiceofreason April 16, 2025, 17:18:31 Seriously, pray for this young man. - illinilosch April 16, 2025, 17:17:22 The ones she deleted from a week or two ago were even worse* - OB25 April 16, 2025, 17:15:53 Cum dumpster sluts* - Stu April 16, 2025, 17:12:24 Holy cow.* - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 17:04:50 Concerns me that despite our best efforts/OA connections we couldn’t even get Ian Jackson to visit - OB25 April 16, 2025, 11:10:12 Throw in the Sarr-to-Oregon-or-USC rumors, and it's nearly time to panic. - Kajagoogoo April 16, 2025, 14:01:20 If we whiff on Sarr and HumBrickHouse comes back - WhitmansFolly April 16, 2025, 22:02:40 A lot of Kentucky getting involved smoke too* - Blazer April 16, 2025, 17:50:36 I don't think he is going to Kentucky* - JacobRDaugherty April 16, 2025, 18:42:00 Where do you think he is going?* - Blazer April 16, 2025, 18:50:32 I don't think Illinois. And haven't thought Illinois for awhile. I think Illinois - JacobRDaugherty April 16, 2025, 20:51:49 If that is the path they were on they didn’t read the room very well - bjl63 April 16, 2025, 21:12:40 I think it is going to end up fine. I think we are going to be a 20 team next year - JacobRDaugherty April 16, 2025, 21:15:55 Wherever the money is best* - ilinni11 April 16, 2025, 19:03:10 Don't get the impression that he is only about money. I think it is role 1st, money 2nd* - JacobRDaugherty April 16, 2025, 21:00:12 That one really stings. I stupidly believed all along he was ours if Riley left* - illini21 April 16, 2025, 14:12:50 Not sure how to spin this one. Should be plenty of money to seal the deal with Sarr. - Kajagoogoo April 16, 2025, 14:15:25 Everyone keeps saying “plenty of money”. Evidence keeps pointing to us as second tier - voiceofreason April 16, 2025, 16:47:34 Werner had a X post saying that BU said all the talks with transfers is about money - ilinni11 April 16, 2025, 19:11:20 well, heresay and conjecture anyway - assassin April 16, 2025, 17:07:25 It's being spun as more of Underwoods decision - illini21 April 16, 2025, 15:50:24 I agree conceptually with that - snipes824 April 16, 2025, 17:57:20 Which I think is probably true, but would question why it took so long to come to that realization - OB25 April 16, 2025, 15:55:59 Supposedly his value shot up at the Nike camp... - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 16:57:55 But, wait! Underwood will land either Ian Jackson or Jamir Watkins. All is good! - Kajagoogoo April 16, 2025, 16:58:59 Yeah, we know how this one ends - jayd April 16, 2025, 15:22:10 Or goes to Baylor * - aimlessillini April 16, 2025, 16:55:06 The football 'haves' have resources nobody else does to separate from the pack. - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 14:15:09 Football rules the roost. - osklister April 16, 2025, 14:21:22 The money thing is out of control. We were ahead of the curve before but not now. - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 11:39:42 That’s part of it but it feels like more than that. - OB25 April 16, 2025, 13:09:27 We don't have the money we hoped... others do. - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 14:05:17 If we can go as high as $8-$10M as has been alluded to, I just don’t believe we’re that far behind - OB25 April 16, 2025, 14:44:52 The question is how much is NIL and how much is pledged revenue sharing? - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 14:51:51 Yeah this is the first time where i've started to really be concerned - illini21 April 16, 2025, 12:34:43 Suck we’re on the greatest run in both major sports in 20+ years - digs April 16, 2025, 12:39:11 NCAA should've settled the O'Bannon case instead of doubling down - bjl63 April 16, 2025, 11:49:28 Can't wait until athletic department debt service goes unpaid... that day is coming* - uofi1998 April 16, 2025, 12:23:25 So, season is over and the Final Four has come and gone - Blazer April 15, 2025, 16:59:13 Zach Hamer rocks!* - Poldark April 16, 2025, 7:32:34 I'm resigned to Hamer staying. Just hoping for a Kwa upgrade* - Blazer April 16, 2025, 17:52:59 Underwood said after the Kentucky game that the portal comes first - snipes824 April 15, 2025, 17:03:31 Gotta think they're going to replace TA - jdl April 15, 2025, 17:01:10 Hard to replace a legend* - bjl63 April 16, 2025, 9:07:50 Maybe they just pay him to sit at home again?* - shua April 15, 2025, 20:13:17 Underwood fires Underwood.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 17:00:41 We’re out on Cedric Coward from WSU, didn’t make his top 5. - OB25 April 15, 2025, 16:35:13 I just really wanted a guy named Cedric. Reminds me of Cedric "Cornbread" Maxwell - Tooldresser April 16, 2025, 7:46:43 I’m holding out hope that our guy isn’t in the portal yet* - biclops April 15, 2025, 16:40:18 AJ Storr to Ole Miss* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 13:19:16 isn’t he, like, 35?* - bbonb April 15, 2025, 19:01:31 Kind of wanted.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 13:20:35 LOL* - Poldark April 15, 2025, 16:01:07 I'm no UNDY, I panic at the first sign of roster unsatisfactoriness.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 16:12:50 In a sign of how crazy the market, we might even be getting priced out on Adam Miller* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 9:39:40 If the numbers being floated are true, Miller has offers 2x what we originally offered Morez* - OB25 April 15, 2025, 14:54:34 There’s gotta be some desperate teams out there * - biclops April 15, 2025, 17:16:23 That’s insane* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 15, 2025, 15:57:15 I don't think that's it at all - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2025, 12:04:00 Are all of our NIL eggs placed in the Dame Sarr basket? We still need 2-3 additions.* - Warrin'_Illini April 15, 2025, 9:41:38 Or maybe the staff is just spending responsibly. There's a difference btwn getting priced out - OWWDig April 15, 2025, 9:44:10 I’m already a Bengals fan. I can’t handle two of my sports teams not moving - voiceofreason April 15, 2025, 17:50:35 Yeah I don’t mean that we don’t have the money to get him, we certainly have that. - OB25 April 15, 2025, 9:48:28 I think you're right...and I don't envy Brad or any other coaches. - OWWDig April 15, 2025, 10:37:03 Eric Bossi has a post about this on the Arizona forum... - uofi1998 April 15, 2025, 11:24:46 LIke I posted the other day...this stuff has escalated quickly. Def out of hand* - OWWDig April 15, 2025, 11:28:58 So what's the answer? How can this be corrected to not continue or get worse? - ibdoc April 15, 2025, 11:32:35 How long will boosters keep funding this? - jdl April 15, 2025, 16:22:22 i think it's a super valid question. It seems like the most obnoxious NIL deal we've had to date - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2025, 16:47:57 Skyy Clark I would think - Blazer April 15, 2025, 18:52:59 yea, i forgot about him, but you are correct - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2025, 19:08:46 Without restitution, this is going to go off the rails quickly.* - uofi1998 April 15, 2025, 16:43:25 It should theoretically get better with the House settlement - biclops April 15, 2025, 12:00:57 I don't buy any of it. The House settlement simply adds $20M a year to dept. budgets... - uofi1998 April 15, 2025, 12:19:29 It’s supposed to eliminate NIL as pay for play - biclops April 15, 2025, 13:52:31 And back under the table we go!* - voiceofreason April 15, 2025, 17:52:15 Yeah... let's just say I'm skeptical.* - uofi1998 April 15, 2025, 16:40:55 Seems like the parameters will be clear - Blazer April 15, 2025, 18:52:15 The NCAA is not involved. * - larue33 April 15, 2025, 19:05:09 I should also add there will be athletes who should be able to ink big deals - biclops April 15, 2025, 13:59:57 then we'll just go back to the old way of paying guys under the table - IlliniSax05 April 15, 2025, 12:06:36 I don't think so. - larue33 April 15, 2025, 15:41:47 yes, that’s what I said* - biclops April 15, 2025, 13:55:06 ooo - IlliniSax05 April 15, 2025, 14:00:54 Let the market self correct* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 15, 2025, 11:53:06 Adam Miller can't sit out the year - ijustkrushalot April 15, 2025, 13:17:44 More shit like the Nico kid and Tenn. The market will correct itself - digs April 15, 2025, 11:45:01 Similar to kids jumping to pro out of high school - digs April 15, 2025, 11:48:11 I've got a whole manifesto on this... but I need some time to write it out. - uofi1998 April 15, 2025, 11:33:51 Intelligent spending!* - CWR10 April 15, 2025, 9:48:25 Moneyball!* - DocWalk20 April 15, 2025, 11:21:09 Will declares as well* - Mrap24 April 14, 2025, 13:59:38 Good. As he should. Hope he either gets drafted in the Top 20, or gets... - uofi1998 April 14, 2025, 14:48:02 yea, that's the key* - OWWDig April 14, 2025, 15:11:35 Will just declared too.* - voiceofreason April 14, 2025, 13:59:29 Gosh damnit * - MC April 14, 2025, 19:47:25 Didn’t want him anyway* - bbonb April 14, 2025, 17:25:03 he didn’t enter the portal. though I guess technically he still has 10 days* - biclops April 14, 2025, 15:21:36 Dame Sarr your table is ready* - illini21 April 14, 2025, 15:07:54 Not shocking - now we see what happens * - aimlessillini April 14, 2025, 14:02:19 hopefully whatever feedback he gets tells him that he's not ready and he comes back - IlliniSax05 April 14, 2025, 14:02:00 This sounds like a good-bye to me - bjl63 April 14, 2025, 15:02:06 Good... hopefully that means he's got a backstop in the teens.* - uofi1998 April 15, 2025, 11:33:03 he gone* - VIV April 14, 2025, 17:26:18 Where do you want me to go, Will? * - illini April 14, 2025, 15:13:58 I'm gonna guess Undy & Co. would pull the trigger on a big-time transfer wing before Will decides... - Kajagoogoo April 14, 2025, 14:21:24 Wouldn’t hold out much hope for that. He’s a 1st round pick.* - OB25 April 14, 2025, 14:16:36 May 28 deadline to return * - Poldark April 14, 2025, 14:14:31 I just hope whatever feedback he does get is accurate. - illinilosch April 14, 2025, 14:06:30 KJ Declared* - OWWDig April 14, 2025, 8:14:18 KJ has finally declared for the draft. - illinilosch April 14, 2025, 8:14:09 Didn’t want him anyway* - bbonb April 14, 2025, 17:25:57 How did we never name him the Vilnius Schoolmaster? Opportunity lost* - ilinni11 April 14, 2025, 16:08:23 "The facilities at Illinois are incredible in terms of player development, weight room ...." - hear - ATL April 14, 2025, 8:22:47 "....and as long as the salary $$$ are equal, I'd recommend them to anyone considering that level.." - osklister April 14, 2025, 8:51:17 Great stuff* - CWR10 April 14, 2025, 8:21:19 Some nice plugs for Illinois in those statements * - biclops April 14, 2025, 8:16:00 Bill Self has entered the chat* - Sammich April 14, 2025, 8:18:39 dangit...thought I'd get this one in first :)* - OWWDig April 14, 2025, 8:14:56 LOL I'll give you the credit. - illinilosch April 14, 2025, 8:16:07 Women add another transfer G from Villanova. - ATL April 13, 2025, 15:40:01 As an aside, why hasn’t KJ declared?* - opossum jenkins April 13, 2025, 9:09:25 why was he at the Hoop Summit in Portland?* - Potomac April 13, 2025, 12:20:05 He may have been invited - biclops April 13, 2025, 13:55:37 Trilly Donovan was floating rumors of an Adam Miller return to Illinois earlier today - OB25 April 12, 2025, 23:55:13 Evan Miya’s numbers - biclops April 13, 2025, 13:50:48 Brad has earned the trust but not loving how the roster is shaping up for next year* - CWR10 April 13, 2025, 14:11:30 as of this date last year we had Johnson, Jakstys, Davis, and White incoming * - biclops April 13, 2025, 14:32:57 I can’t say that now because unless we really fail in the portal, our 2 biggest additions… - OB25 April 13, 2025, 14:14:28 I’m hoping at least one of them isn’t even in the portal yet* - biclops April 13, 2025, 14:35:27 Looking at Torvik’s player rankings and his WAR-ish PRPG stat - biclops April 13, 2025, 13:20:28 D-PRPG - biclops April 13, 2025, 13:26:47 Would be a nice addition as a 6th/7th man * - jdl April 13, 2025, 13:09:15 Miller in the portal - biclops April 13, 2025, 12:44:45 Pass. Not sure he is any better than he was as a freshman - bjl63 April 13, 2025, 12:36:44 The market isn’t allowing us to get really high quality options to take a bench role. - OB25 April 13, 2025, 12:53:23 Agree with this* - Ron McDon April 13, 2025, 13:23:16 Gonna be a “hello me not dead” bench mob of Ty Rodgers, Adam Miller, and Ben Humichrous* - OB25 April 13, 2025, 12:17:52 lol wut. I thought it had been like two years since he last played in college l* - illini21 April 13, 2025, 11:17:26 I’m ok with this* - uofi1998 April 13, 2025, 8:53:05 Absolutely. Esp if this replaces the role of DGL. - illinilosch April 13, 2025, 10:27:49 I’m pretty skeptical about his and his camp’s willingness to come off the bench* - opossum jenkins April 13, 2025, 9:00:58 What's he going to do? Tranfer after the season is over?* - Illiniphil April 13, 2025, 13:32:43 I can't imagine his role wouldn't be clear up front * - jdl April 13, 2025, 13:11:30 He also hasn’t played for a serious team since he left Illinois* - CWR10 April 13, 2025, 9:03:50 LSU was pretty good when he transferred there right?* - ATL April 13, 2025, 9:09:38 The year he was at Illinois (20-21) LSU was 19-10. They were an 8 seed and lost in the round of 32 - biclops April 13, 2025, 9:16:44 ooo - ATL April 13, 2025, 10:10:14 DO YOUR RESEARCH - biclops April 13, 2025, 10:19:00 Nah screw that, we don't need more unathletic players.* - gullit April 13, 2025, 8:59:07 How does he still have eligibility?* - ATL April 13, 2025, 8:40:46 He missed an entire season due to an ACL injury * - biclops April 13, 2025, 8:44:34 He missed so many wide open threes it shattered physics and made time run backward * - meanjeans April 13, 2025, 8:44:06 42.9% from 3 last year. - Illiniphil April 13, 2025, 13:34:20 I disagree with this whole line of thinking, but - AintHatin April 13, 2025, 9:10:03 I would honestly do that in a heartbeat - snipes824 April 13, 2025, 8:40:44 I don’t recall him being particularly athletic* - bjl63 April 13, 2025, 12:38:02 I don’t have a perfect memory, but I remember being solid on D for a freshman - snipes824 April 13, 2025, 13:55:33 If he’s a starter, something went wrong. Okay with him as a bench shooter* - CWR10 April 13, 2025, 8:52:09 I don’t think so. We need a stud, if that doesn’t happen nothing else matters - snipes824 April 13, 2025, 8:59:39 ^^This - Kajagoogoo April 13, 2025, 8:54:28 Not me. Dude was so awful teams weren’t even guarding him and he STILL missed. Then got pissy - meanjeans April 13, 2025, 8:50:21 This is just an absurd fiction. He shot 7/19 from 3 in the BIG and NCAA tourneys* - Blazer April 13, 2025, 9:59:43 Easy to shoot that well when the other teams weren't even guarding him. - Chuck Woodaby April 13, 2025, 10:14:36 I don’t remember that at all - snipes824 April 13, 2025, 8:57:31 Exactly this...thought of him as a solid player as a freshman who would have an expanded role. - JFG April 13, 2025, 9:01:54 Gibbs-Lawhorn to UNLV - biclops April 12, 2025, 20:48:16 Sarr and Mirkovic playing in Hoop Summit on USA Network/Peacock at 9pm CST tonight - OB25 April 12, 2025, 18:08:30 He's not even an afterthought on anyone's draft boards right now. - Illiniphil April 12, 2025, 20:45:25 We’ll see, those draft boards aren’t going to have gotten new intel from NBA teams yet. - OB25 April 12, 2025, 20:50:13 Dots - OB25 April 12, 2025, 20:36:54 Wait, USA to preempt Silk Stalkings?* - opossum jenkins April 12, 2025, 20:35:44 No, tonight was supposed to be Pacific Blue* - OB25 April 12, 2025, 20:37:53 At least La Femme Nikita was on * - MC April 13, 2025, 0:01:08 247 lists Z Ivisic as the #35 transfer - biclops April 12, 2025, 15:17:33 If nothing else, having two 7’ers that both shoot 35%+ from 3 seems like a problem for other teams * - meanjeans April 12, 2025, 20:27:05 Ladies picked up AJ Guyton’s daughter in the portal from Iowa - tvillini April 12, 2025, 14:37:31 Trotter mentioned this guy on the most recent Illini Inquirer podcast: Cedric Coward - biclops April 12, 2025, 8:58:58 I’m afraid we won’t get him * - ATL April 12, 2025, 10:05:05 You ain’t Lion* - AintHatin April 12, 2025, 10:20:14 what are you scared of?* - lcubed April 12, 2025, 10:06:14 Undy is not enough of an entertainer * - ATL April 12, 2025, 13:54:36 I’m Colin it now* - Herman Blume April 12, 2025, 14:06:50 Football spinoff - Nico I. (Tennessee QB) skipping spring ball as a holdout for more NIL money - OB25 April 11, 2025, 20:47:25 He was underwhelming and didn’t live up to the hype yet asked for a 66% raise? - HamptonSki April 12, 2025, 9:26:54 Tennessee is moving on from him, per Thamel* - AintHatin April 12, 2025, 8:56:00 Good. We’re starting to find the actual market now.* - voiceofreason April 12, 2025, 14:08:31 Or, maybe TN is finding out what market they're playing in?? - osklister April 12, 2025, 14:31:15 Yep, agreed. Either way, it is starting to establish. I liked it better when we had the advantage.* - voiceofreason April 13, 2025, 8:33:42 Lol. Sorry, kid.* - cpsteine April 12, 2025, 9:52:05 This is stunning. No one is ever happy anymore.* - LovetheChief April 12, 2025, 9:19:04 Like part of the old market maxim: "Pigs get slaughtered"* - Potomac April 12, 2025, 10:08:51 Mara to Michigan - jdl April 11, 2025, 11:41:35 Estimates that at least 8 teams have $10M+ budgets and Borzello thinks even that estimate is low - OB25 April 11, 2025, 11:28:45 Goodman had something similar - Blazer April 12, 2025, 13:57:44 That 2.5-4 Million range seems to have expanded beyond Elites* - OWWDig April 24, 2025, 14:19:55 4-5 million in NIL + another similar amount from revenue sharing - jdl April 11, 2025, 11:38:38 we're just putting bubbles on bubbles now* - Sammich April 11, 2025, 11:34:28 Yep. Unsustainable doesn't begin to describe this.* - uofi1998 April 11, 2025, 11:38:55 Kinda wonder how many SEC schools are in that group. Eh. :-/ - osklister April 11, 2025, 11:31:13 Cantlay lols* - gvibes April 10, 2025, 16:23:32 Wait wrong thread* - gvibes April 10, 2025, 16:24:08 Brooks Barnhizer is in the portal!* - DocWalk20 April 10, 2025, 16:21:04 This is officially not true, weird that the Sleepers guys ran with it. - OB25 April 11, 2025, 20:28:50 That is weird. Apparently more important to be first than right?* - DocWalk20 April 12, 2025, 13:37:34 Interesting, one the reasons Kendall Gill gave for Phoenix going to NW is that no one portals there - illini222 April 10, 2025, 17:03:44 It might end up being true but they seem to have created this based on a since-deleted false tweet* - OB25 April 10, 2025, 17:05:30 They've already had 2 go in and got 2 out of it. - illini222 April 10, 2025, 17:09:53 Hopefully he stopped by the dentist first * - biclops April 10, 2025, 16:34:47 Not sure where you saw that but I don’t think that’s true, at least not yet. - OB25 April 10, 2025, 16:32:48 Sleepers warning/disclaimer… - DocWalk20 April 10, 2025, 16:46:02 Weird, doesn’t seem to be getting reported elsewhere. Just rumors. - OB25 April 10, 2025, 16:59:30 I thought you guys said we are great at this NIL game?* - gullit April 10, 2025, 16:17:20 you guys * - jdl April 10, 2025, 16:59:01 can you wait until June before being your usual miserable prick self?* - assassin April 10, 2025, 16:34:55 I mean, this year we have a very good high major NIL center and an apparently really good NIL Euro - ATL April 10, 2025, 16:51:50 But “you guys” said…* - DocWalk20 April 10, 2025, 17:28:30 Wesley Yates to Washington.* - OB25 April 10, 2025, 15:45:10 …again. That’s where he started college.* - DocWalk20 April 10, 2025, 16:05:36 And BYU dropped the $3M+ bag for Wright from Baylor.* - OB25 April 10, 2025, 16:01:02 Don’t want to start a new thread….so I’m placing this here. When will the ACC implode? - TarheelIllini April 10, 2025, 10:42:08 Blast from the past - AJ Casey to Evansville. - OB25 April 10, 2025, 10:31:41 Ian Jackson buzz ended quickly, doesn’t sound likely that we’ll be in the final mix. - OB25 April 10, 2025, 9:57:49 Also, looks like the Wazzu dude only played 6 games? Was he hurt?* - illini21 April 10, 2025, 10:17:23 Yeah, which is why he has another year of eligibility.* - OB25 April 10, 2025, 10:29:18 Load management* - bbonb April 10, 2025, 10:19:08 just use a tissue* - VIV April 10, 2025, 10:44:44 rimshot * - osklister April 10, 2025, 11:47:31 Are we the poories?* - snipes824 April 10, 2025, 10:17:03 Yes, yes we are. - JFG April 10, 2025, 10:29:49 But we never really got transfers just based on being the highest bidder, even early on - OB25 April 10, 2025, 10:44:53 I just can't see us being involved with someone that is asking for 3.5 Mil* - illini21 April 10, 2025, 10:14:59 Perspective - digs April 10, 2025, 8:46:20 The whole thing is just a lot less enjoyable to me - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 10, 2025, 9:13:01 oooo - Blazer April 10, 2025, 15:38:21 There are a couple things about it that make it more enjoyable for me though. - OB25 April 10, 2025, 9:52:52 These are very good points.* - Warrin'_Illini April 10, 2025, 10:01:20 Every year I just root for the players on the team - digs April 10, 2025, 9:31:28 Yeah the only thing that affects my enjoyment are the wins and losses - snipes824 April 10, 2025, 9:39:32 Right there with you.* - DocWalk20 April 10, 2025, 12:46:44 Yup...I still feel as engaged. - JFG April 10, 2025, 9:46:37 Same* - illini21 April 10, 2025, 9:39:46 Something between 4 and 1* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes April 10, 2025, 9:32:54 I get that but it is so much easier to reload nowadays. Normally it would take 2 years - Warrin'_Illini April 10, 2025, 9:24:40 Good link. Honestly, following the portal and hearing "we're in on a billion players"...ugh... - JFG April 10, 2025, 9:08:45 The Nike Hoop Sunmit game with Sarr & Mirkovic will be Saturday at 9pm - biclops April 9, 2025, 21:54:29 Thanks for the heads up, I remember watching Nowitzki in this game.* - gullit April 10, 2025, 10:24:29 (no subject) - Chicago1995 April 10, 2025, 8:53:26 Is our offer the only one Sarr has? A bit surprised if so* - ibdoc April 10, 2025, 8:40:34 He doesn’t seem open for business. He’s been locked in on Illinois or pro for a while - CWR10 April 10, 2025, 8:43:45 JT Toppin back to Texas Tech for $4 million. - HamptonSki April 9, 2025, 17:40:26 A pay for play system with no salary cap and some schools with substantially more resources - Orangeillini April 10, 2025, 0:02:10 Kinda just rounding out to the way it used to be - digs April 10, 2025, 8:04:51 I think the bags are much bigger now because it's out in the open.* - OWWDig April 10, 2025, 8:07:23 I do wish someone like coangelo would just say fuck it and build a super team - digs April 10, 2025, 8:30:39 Isn't that what BYU is doing? Dybantsa. Looks like Rob Wright. Trying to get Tyran Stokes. - Chicago1995 April 10, 2025, 8:54:41 IOW Duke 2024-2025? - Illiniphil April 10, 2025, 8:31:56 Kinda. But it’s Duke. I’m talking a mid major or lower - digs April 10, 2025, 8:43:36 Maybe the Saudis can buy a team.* - DT April 10, 2025, 8:49:48 seems like they'd get way more bang for their buck there than LIV* - John Coctostan April 10, 2025, 9:02:54 Of course. Folks can easily chip in when not in the shadows - digs April 10, 2025, 8:26:15 yup. agreed* - OWWDig April 10, 2025, 8:35:02 It seems that way. It’s been a while, but the rumored numbers for guys during Weber’s time… - DT April 10, 2025, 8:16:19 I recall seeing the owner of Kam's handing Snacks a fat envelope and saying "this is for Frank"* - Gene Parmesan April 10, 2025, 8:34:02 I wasn't aware what those guys were getting - illini21 April 10, 2025, 8:22:58 I have no idea what they actually got—those were just the rumored amounts. - DT April 10, 2025, 8:48:34 exactly. can you imagine what he'd have commanded today as a HS recruit?* - OWWDig April 10, 2025, 8:34:32 100%. If people knew how much Ayo got they wouldn't believe it* - illini21 April 10, 2025, 8:14:39 The conventional wisdom seems to be that collectives are trying to blow their pay for play - biclops April 9, 2025, 20:45:32 That’s alarming * - meanjeans April 9, 2025, 20:40:48 Holy schnikeys* - DocWalk20 April 9, 2025, 19:01:19 Another big name entry that we had interest in last year - Jamir Watkins from FSU - OB25 April 9, 2025, 11:35:11 OMFG. Brad as Tito. I hope he puts this in his office lol… - LeatherneckIllini April 9, 2025, 8:59:28 Apparently we are in on Ian Jackson… OA connection, from Bronx, OA pushed hard for him at UK* - uofi1998 April 9, 2025, 8:37:47 Eric Bossi says it will take north of 3 million to land Jackson so I doubt we're serious players* - illini21 April 10, 2025, 7:18:24 The Illini staff was aware of Jackson's price tag and apparently were willing to pay $3.5M. - Kajagoogoo April 10, 2025, 9:08:48 I think we have the $$...we're probably saving some of it for the possibility of Will returning. - OWWDig April 10, 2025, 9:27:52 Wow. This NIL thing escalated quickly. We went from, "these kids shouldn't have to struggle - OWWDig April 10, 2025, 8:06:57 In a year? More like in a lifetime.* - Illiniphil April 10, 2025, 8:30:07 That's not the majority (though I did think of that wording). Most are likely in the low 6-figure - OWWDig April 10, 2025, 8:33:12 Valid. Given that we were discussing Jackson's $3M deal, that's what I was referring to.* - Illiniphil April 10, 2025, 8:39:28 That’d be a fantastic fit. Also, why isn’t this guy going pro? - Carl Spackler April 9, 2025, 8:41:42 He seems like a good shooter but did he do anything else? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 9, 2025, 12:20:01 A year older than both Riley and Jakucionis too* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 9, 2025, 12:24:25 he wasn't a starter his last 13 games, which might indicate lack of readiness* - Potomac April 9, 2025, 8:48:56 According to my UNC fan pal, “Hubert is a moron” - GMAW April 9, 2025, 12:17:29 Sounds familiar…* - Illini Guy April 9, 2025, 13:01:11 Yeah. I wouldn't read much into it. - Chicago1995 April 9, 2025, 12:55:55 He played Drake Powell a lot more than Jackson down the stretch. Why? Who knows? - Kajagoogoo April 9, 2025, 14:20:48 Seemed like St. John's was a logical fit for him. ** - Chicago1995 April 9, 2025, 14:51:38 15 MPG and 4 PPG in their last 6 games. Freshman wall?* - Chuck Woodaby April 9, 2025, 8:48:39 Yeah I dunno, he ended the regular conference season great. - Carl Spackler April 9, 2025, 10:45:49 delete* - bjl63 April 9, 2025, 10:59:00 Michigan looks close to landing the 7’3” center Mara from UCLA. - OB25 April 8, 2025, 17:23:04 That dude is soft as shit. Definitely no Goldin* - Blazer April 8, 2025, 22:10:23 Groce extended through 2035 - biclops April 8, 2025, 17:18:53 Lasagna for everyone!* - bbonb April 9, 2025, 8:46:25 Carey Booth’s dad fired from the Nuggets - biclops April 8, 2025, 17:05:16 Wonder if he'll rethink Colorado St now?* - UofIL6 April 8, 2025, 17:22:42 Justin Pippen to Cal, KU's David Coit to Maryland, a wright state kid to tOSU* - assassin April 8, 2025, 15:57:40 Dame Sarr measured in at 6’7-5”, 189 lbs, and a 7ft wingspan at the Nike World Hoop Summit - OB25 April 8, 2025, 15:25:54 This feels substantive - uofi1998 April 8, 2025, 14:34:17 Not an accident that our really good team recently had a solid core of multi-year guys - DT April 8, 2025, 16:57:14 Definitely - jdl April 8, 2025, 17:58:04 Never going to happen... then they become employees, and that will never fly. - uofi1998 April 9, 2025, 10:37:49 That's why they want Congress to create a special designation - jdl April 9, 2025, 13:13:54 Pro sports has compensation for player movement because the players are under contract - UIHuskie April 9, 2025, 12:48:31 I certainly understand the pushback, but I don't see another fix. - uofi1998 April 9, 2025, 13:19:31 Different result if you measure never-transferred - Potomac April 8, 2025, 16:29:59 not particularly relevant though. * - assassin April 8, 2025, 16:35:16 small sample size* - Orangeillini April 8, 2025, 15:14:53 Makes what Dook did this year pretty impressive. - illinilosch April 8, 2025, 14:39:41 Well...we'll seemingly be close next year - OWWDig April 8, 2025, 14:38:18 Fascinating* - Blazer April 8, 2025, 14:37:49 Piper reporting we have a zoom with Montana's Malik Moore. - OWWDig April 8, 2025, 12:40:48 potential Justin Harmon role?* - biclops April 8, 2025, 16:32:08 Still trying to figure out what that role was * - ATL April 8, 2025, 16:39:26 fanbase whipping boy* - Sammich April 8, 2025, 16:57:03 Trying to discern who that will be each year is fun - AintHatin April 8, 2025, 17:49:42 well chances are good he will be bad on defense and turn the ball over at inopportune times * - biclops April 8, 2025, 17:19:55 experienced backup guard who plays spot minutes and is just happy to be here?* - biclops April 8, 2025, 16:46:26 Also visiting: Montie Montana from Missoula Tech. * - osklister April 8, 2025, 14:53:56 god you suck so much* - assassin April 8, 2025, 15:58:19 every one is worse!* - John Coctostan April 8, 2025, 16:05:12 40% from 3? Sure. Just keep Fletch away from him - AintHatin April 8, 2025, 13:30:20 PIPER, NO!* - Sounder April 8, 2025, 12:44:38 Poor DGL - OB25 April 8, 2025, 10:31:45 That kid seems to be as grounded as his mom is crazy* - ATL April 8, 2025, 10:46:18 Has anyone sent her a link to the Ish? - Chilango April 8, 2025, 14:56:40 That's one reason I kinda wish he'd stuck around. - illinilosch April 8, 2025, 10:43:59 Agree, hope he lands on his feet at his next stop.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2025, 10:45:03 I think a good place for him would be in the MVC. Still fairly close to home. - ibdoc April 8, 2025, 11:46:04 He should pull a Podz, go to Santa Clara and get the hell away from her * - assassin April 8, 2025, 13:00:39 still amazes me that kid was sitting on our bench.* - cpsteine April 8, 2025, 16:39:12 Jayden Quaintance to Kentucky* - OB25 April 8, 2025, 9:28:49 That’s fine. Didn’t really know him all that well anyway * - biclops April 8, 2025, 11:14:10 Heh. * - Tuscy April 8, 2025, 11:40:40 Mirkovic is official, committed to Illinois* - OB25 April 7, 2025, 20:49:18 6'9" 240 and can run the point. - Chuck Woodaby April 7, 2025, 22:15:54 But... does he have a Magic Johnson?? Co-eds will want to find out. * - osklister April 8, 2025, 9:19:32 Morez is going to be so mad when he sees how many mid-range jumpers UNDy lets him take.* - Warrin'_Illini April 8, 2025, 9:18:15 Should have been named Morez Johnsonivic* - CWR10 April 8, 2025, 9:29:28 timmer has a new favorite Illini - jdl April 7, 2025, 21:18:54 I don’t know who to credit for the original, but this got an audible lol from me. - OB25 April 7, 2025, 21:16:45 Time for Krush to invest in flares * - assassin April 7, 2025, 21:58:14 postgame interviews gonna be lit* - biclops April 7, 2025, 21:20:55 I love that he's not just positional size, but positional girth - snipes824 April 7, 2025, 21:11:26 TWSS* - DocWalk20 April 7, 2025, 21:13:12 We are gonna be unathletic and very skilled* - Mrap24 April 7, 2025, 21:09:49 Glad we’ve got Ty back to be our athletic garbage man.* - Toonces April 7, 2025, 21:24:02 Dots - OB25 April 7, 2025, 21:13:02 Oh my…* - voiceofreason April 7, 2025, 21:48:48 Sarr is an NBA athlete. He’s a must get at this point* - CWR10 April 7, 2025, 21:12:39 I mean good. But it’s kinda weird to see us doubling down on high skill unathletic guys - John Coctostan April 7, 2025, 21:09:04 Blame it on Tyler!! * - larue33 April 7, 2025, 21:12:21 thing I learned this F4 - snipes824 April 7, 2025, 21:16:25 Kelvin's son will be Houston's next head coach - jdl April 7, 2025, 21:54:37 Written into the contract (along with a $2mm buyout). - osklister April 8, 2025, 9:16:46 What is Illinois getting in David Mirkovic? - biclops April 7, 2025, 21:05:56 Givony says might not be done with Euros. Sarr? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2025, 21:00:59 European af* - opossum jenkins April 7, 2025, 21:12:22 Yes Sarr * - jdl April 7, 2025, 21:11:16 Guess we should continue to keep our eye on SC Derby prospects* - biclops April 7, 2025, 20:58:28 I like it. He may not be athletic, but he's skilled and can stretch the floor. - Kajagoogoo April 7, 2025, 20:56:27 Nice seems legit. Nike Hoop Summit is legit* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2025, 20:51:03 ooo - ATL April 7, 2025, 20:49:57 Nice. Now get me some shooters* - OWWDig April 7, 2025, 20:49:56 Something brewing in Ann Arbor? (maybe not see below) - biclops April 7, 2025, 18:08:21 Weren’t they recruiting some other big guy earlier this week?* - voiceofreason April 7, 2025, 18:59:48 They got Yaxel - jdl April 7, 2025, 21:55:26 False alarm everyone - biclops April 7, 2025, 18:59:15 Maybe the check bounced* - Ron McDon April 7, 2025, 18:56:22 Dude is sure making up for the lack of drama in his HS recruitment the last two weeks* - OrangeSox April 7, 2025, 18:18:04 Team wide ass cancer diagnosis has forced them to cancel the season.* - Toonces April 7, 2025, 18:12:40 I’m sure it’s nothing - illini21 April 7, 2025, 18:11:15 Only thing I can think of is maybe they didn’t get admitted to school…like TJ* - OWWDig April 7, 2025, 18:20:31 He's not a junior, just a rising soph * - jdl April 7, 2025, 18:45:46 Yea, but I imagine they have transfer standards. Who knows. Long way to go til the Fall* - OWWDig April 7, 2025, 19:19:16 If this was one of our commits it would be something #thatssoillinois* - biclops April 7, 2025, 18:19:23 This* - snipes824 April 7, 2025, 18:18:34 He should come back to Illinois* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 7, 2025, 18:10:17 Another great fit, 5 star freshman Ian Jackson from UNC. - OB25 April 7, 2025, 14:49:34 Every program in the country is gonna want this kid. I wonder if St. Johns is the favorite. - Kajagoogoo April 7, 2025, 15:01:26 Funny how a kid from a team that barely made the play-in game is... - uofi1998 April 7, 2025, 15:29:02 Just shows how terrible a coach Hubert Davis is. - Kajagoogoo April 7, 2025, 15:34:05 The rest of us can thank them for their incestual nature. - uofi1998 April 7, 2025, 15:39:56 I mean we’re all laughing and riding and cornholing but they played in the title game in 2022 - illini April 7, 2025, 19:11:37 But they have a GM now! - bjl63 April 7, 2025, 15:43:42 They're pretty irrelevant right now. Crazy stuff. - Kajagoogoo April 7, 2025, 15:40:55 It’s a pipe dream, but add this guy and Sarr on the wings and baby you got a stew goin’* - OB25 April 7, 2025, 15:03:26 Hell even with him and Ty on the wings and next year's team is pretty good. - illinilosch April 7, 2025, 15:46:30 I'm going to work from the philosophy that if we didn't hear about a player entering... - uofi1998 April 7, 2025, 16:14:32 Pretty safe bet there. Jackson was mentioned on Illini Inquirer early this afternoon. - Kajagoogoo April 7, 2025, 16:23:35 I’d be surprised if they felt safe with either of those guys. - OB25 April 7, 2025, 17:19:59 If we sign him, it will be A Bronx Tale. - osklister April 7, 2025, 14:57:54 Darrion Williams from Texas Tech. Would be perfect but I doubt we’re involved. - OB25 April 6, 2025, 21:10:52 That would be awesome but I think you’re right* - illini21 April 6, 2025, 21:15:42 Z Ivisic official - biclops April 6, 2025, 19:15:48 Do we know if the Z Ivisic transfer was in the works before Johnson bolted?* - biclops April 6, 2025, 18:28:32 Yes, while the season ended, I mentioned that it was likely that Z transferred here and Morez - JacobRDaugherty April 7, 2025, 1:21:51 "shopping offers" - while I'm sure this happened in the past with 'bags' - OWWDig April 7, 2025, 8:16:05 To credit Morez, he could have just mailed it in after the wrist, but he still came back. - voiceofreason April 7, 2025, 16:10:49 I feel like narratives are taking over... and I'm guilty of it too... - uofi1998 April 7, 2025, 16:12:54 It's especially disappointing when the kid committed way back in late 2021. - illinilosch April 7, 2025, 8:38:03 Also less than two months into his first season* - Potomac April 7, 2025, 10:10:20 All of what both of you said, but mostly that it was going on IN SEASON. - OWWDig April 7, 2025, 11:18:27 It wasn't Morez but people from his camp to Booster groups related to schools - JacobRDaugherty April 7, 2025, 16:52:07 Narrarator…* - DocWalk20 April 7, 2025, 11:25:51 Rumors were going for quite a while * - jdl April 6, 2025, 20:24:13 some of us know. but we can’t tell others. no links* - Nobster April 6, 2025, 20:07:06 Sencire Harris to Cincinnati * - Poldark April 6, 2025, 17:03:42 Do we have a higher than average # of guys that end up at 3 or 4 schools… - shua April 6, 2025, 18:40:08 Curbelo as well.* - MojoJojo April 7, 2025, 11:27:57 Self got Bidunga to pull out of the portal. Another guy IU thought they were getting at one point* - OB25 April 6, 2025, 13:43:11 New name on X: David Mirkovic - GMAW April 6, 2025, 12:28:31 Should help us land US players - timmer April 6, 2025, 15:57:09 Video looks more like Domask than Ben so that's good * - WhitmansFolly April 6, 2025, 15:43:11 His stats in the non U19 competitions were a good bit under that - snipes824 April 6, 2025, 13:56:00 His Instagram story is the Big Z joining Tomi announcement so that seems promising.* - Chuck Woodaby April 6, 2025, 13:47:16 ronpaul.gif* - assassin April 6, 2025, 13:49:23 Should also note that this is a random just stealing premium board info and putting on Twitter - OB25 April 6, 2025, 13:12:19 Another below the rim player. We’re getting even less athletic than last year.* - voiceofreason April 6, 2025, 13:05:24 Yeah I could be wrong but I really don’t love this eye test - meanjeans April 7, 2025, 11:39:13 So they’ll let him shoot midrange jump shots?* - shua April 6, 2025, 12:55:35 Are we assuming "no" on Sarr at this point? * - ijustkrushalot April 6, 2025, 12:54:50 Dupicate* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2025, 13:02:36 Still think he most likely comes here if he goes to college, but his draft stock has really risen.* - OB25 April 6, 2025, 13:01:55 No. We’re waiting to find out what’s happening with Riley* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2025, 13:01:55 Not yet I don’t think. He’s at some camp now.* - Illini Guy April 6, 2025, 12:59:20 Yeah this seems to be the next guy. Slow-footed but really skilled, which is kind of our thing now* - OB25 April 6, 2025, 12:50:50 We're becoming an Iowa-Gonzaga love child * - jdl April 6, 2025, 12:53:40 Werner/Piper were saying 6’9” 250. Hope we have an elite offense this year.* - Carl Spackler April 6, 2025, 12:34:39 This team is going to be European af* - opossum jenkins April 6, 2025, 12:34:30 they should put a Track suit on the NIL store* - Tooldresser April 6, 2025, 12:41:03 ooo - biclops April 6, 2025, 12:47:28 Just saw this. I like “tough”* - OWWDig April 6, 2025, 12:34:29 He’s playing at the Nike Hoop Summit along with Sarr* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 6, 2025, 12:33:49 his body control is funny* - assassin April 6, 2025, 12:31:46 Joker Jr.* - Illini Guy April 6, 2025, 12:51:08 Strong yball vibes * - digs April 6, 2025, 12:35:29 oh yeah. that's definitely it* - assassin April 6, 2025, 12:37:45 Indiana gets a very Indiana looking kid from Davidson - assassin April 6, 2025, 11:35:48 I hate him already* - illini21 April 6, 2025, 11:59:48 We’re on the board. Big Z commits - snipes824 April 5, 2025, 16:54:36 i wonder, are there scenarios where T and Z play at the same time* - memyselfandillini April 6, 2025, 11:05:07 Some, but I'd expect they'll rotate at the 5 mostly * - jdl April 6, 2025, 15:44:57 I think they could be very good together on offense. Not sure about defense* - Dark Knight April 6, 2025, 11:23:13 Of course* - GMAW April 6, 2025, 11:12:45 any additional insight?* - memyselfandillini April 6, 2025, 13:47:56 T-Rank's RosterCast has us around #20 next year with Big Z - UIHuskie April 6, 2025, 10:28:52 I think it’s too early to be using those numbers, no way the current roster is close to top 20 - OB25 April 6, 2025, 11:28:39 I think 2 million plus dollars can change that if he isn't projected top 20* - JacobRDaugherty April 6, 2025, 11:58:22 But he’s going to be top 20 or at least close enough to still go.* - OB25 April 6, 2025, 21:13:01 Ooo - meanjeans April 6, 2025, 12:57:30 Need Riley and a shooter and we got something cooking * - MC April 6, 2025, 11:04:22 Probably 2 shooters* - Mrap24 April 6, 2025, 11:11:28 Good news. Ty is putting up 12000 shots per day. 42% 3PT season incoming * - MC April 6, 2025, 11:40:35 Let’s not forget, anyone who made that joke about Damonte before the 20-21 season got it right* - meanjeans April 6, 2025, 13:16:11 I read it as Big Zed - ATL April 6, 2025, 10:15:07 Woot. * - harb April 5, 2025, 18:41:28 I’m fairly excited about this* - ab75 April 5, 2025, 17:51:56 From an intangibles perspective, I feel like the basketball gods like this kind of stuff. - meanjeans April 6, 2025, 10:17:55 Definitely getting a BTN "The Journey" segment* - jdl April 6, 2025, 10:22:39 Was thinking the exact same thing myself* - illinilosch April 6, 2025, 10:53:26 Tomi is the prize, and Z is a great bonus to that. - JFG April 5, 2025, 18:12:44 I think Riley is the prize and I still think that is more possible than not. - JacobRDaugherty April 5, 2025, 18:18:50 Yeah, kinda assumed Riley wasn’t realistic. But I think an argument could be made for Tomi. - JFG April 5, 2025, 19:42:16 I will say this: Riley coming back would make a lot of things that have happened over the past few - biclops April 5, 2025, 18:32:08 If Will is back and Ben is cheap - ab75 April 6, 2025, 9:19:54 If I never see Ben in an Illinois jersey again - GrandmotherPearlsJam April 6, 2025, 9:28:20 ooo - biclops April 5, 2025, 17:35:31 As Wisch has said all along! - Ron McDon April 5, 2025, 17:11:12 He has to be a poster on here and is just trolling us.* - ATL April 6, 2025, 9:33:26 Unlikely* - jjlocke923 April 6, 2025, 9:54:58 Hi Dave!* - Stu April 6, 2025, 10:49:07 What a weirdo* - CWR10 April 5, 2025, 18:10:06 Well, speculated. - SurfTheBoneyard April 5, 2025, 17:15:36 Amazing* - illini21 April 5, 2025, 17:12:37 That’s a very talented backup center* - opossum jenkins April 5, 2025, 17:06:20 ooo - biclops April 5, 2025, 17:05:37 And Tomi too - jdl April 5, 2025, 17:00:22 Effin'A!!!* - illinilosch April 5, 2025, 17:25:11 Well that would be pretty shitty of him to leave now. - SurfTheBoneyard April 5, 2025, 17:14:43 i'm seein double! - assassin April 5, 2025, 17:03:00 nice* - biclops April 5, 2025, 17:01:29 nice* - biclops April 5, 2025, 16:58:45 Nice* - illini21 April 5, 2025, 16:58:34 As expected * - jdl April 5, 2025, 16:57:36 a baker's dozen to JRD* - assassin April 5, 2025, 16:57:21 I wasn't trying to be #sources guy. But everything he said and why he said it made sense - JacobRDaugherty April 5, 2025, 18:15:33 Dave beat you* - illini21 April 5, 2025, 18:23:48 Amari Hansberry to Virginia Tech with Chester Frazier * - Poldark April 5, 2025, 16:41:45 Trib article on UI and NIL reporting - biclops April 5, 2025, 14:41:34 ooo - IlliniSax05 April 5, 2025, 21:54:22 Huge portal addition, Wesley Yates from USC. 14 PPG and 44% 3PT as a freshman. - OB25 April 5, 2025, 14:25:33 Kentucky people seem to think he’s already theirs. We just aren’t in the mix right now. - OB25 April 5, 2025, 14:45:21 The Kentucky people also thought Yaxel was theirs or Alabama* - JacobRDaugherty April 6, 2025, 10:15:02 yeah. we're not even in the game this year - snipes824 April 5, 2025, 14:59:25 It’s really disappointing. Like you said we’ll still end up with dudes. - illini21 April 5, 2025, 15:08:31 We should just cancel next season. - Chuck Woodaby April 5, 2025, 15:12:05 Ha for sure. I’m still sour over Morez and craving some good news* - illini21 April 5, 2025, 15:17:05 Really need Sarr to underwhelm at this upcoming NBA camp* - OB25 April 5, 2025, 15:11:26 I haven’t seen any insider stuff on him lately but last I heard Duke was getting involved with him - illini21 April 5, 2025, 15:19:08 I think that might be related to Riley coming back rumors. I am in Europe right now - JacobRDaugherty April 5, 2025, 18:23:28 I hope they aren't saying that. - Chuck Woodaby April 5, 2025, 15:20:19 Related... His predictions disappointed, but this response did not: - Chuck Woodaby April 5, 2025, 15:29:31 *likes** - illini21 April 5, 2025, 16:55:17 are we all in on Europe or some thing?* - biclops April 5, 2025, 15:00:30 seems. I had heard that the staff had planned a Euro trip for after the season. - OWWDig April 5, 2025, 15:08:41 mi scusi * - biclops April 5, 2025, 15:11:28 Hope nobody takes their sisters - ATL April 6, 2025, 10:18:28 It seems like that’s the only place we have a built in connection advantage at the moment* - snipes824 April 5, 2025, 15:04:28 would be absolutely perfect. but I saw he's a do not contact* - snipes824 April 5, 2025, 14:32:50 Everyone's a do not contact - jdl April 5, 2025, 15:04:03 But maybe we’re the reason for that!?! (no info, just wishful thinking) - OB25 April 5, 2025, 14:35:08 Basically a pure shooter? Not much a of a rebounder or passer* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 5, 2025, 14:29:09 Yes, please* - illini21 April 5, 2025, 14:28:20 Tre to KU. - Chuck Woodaby April 5, 2025, 14:07:31 Meh…good luck to him. * - harb April 5, 2025, 15:20:01 They legit have no players. Everyone is gone. They are desperate* - Mrap24 April 5, 2025, 14:58:56 For those of you curious about the NBA Undergraduate Advisory Committee and their evaluation process - biclops April 5, 2025, 13:52:56 Putting Illinois aside, does it look like a much less active portal cycle compared to previous year? - ATL April 5, 2025, 9:21:37 There are like 5 times as many guys in the portal this year as last* - Taz April 5, 2025, 12:04:25 I don't think that's true. - larue33 April 5, 2025, 13:26:39 TY, this thread is my exclusive source for college basketball recruiting and transfer news - ATL April 5, 2025, 13:14:29 Open question: any stats from last year (and this year) on how many declared, but never moved? - osklister April 5, 2025, 12:16:26 no.* - Chuck Woodaby April 5, 2025, 9:27:54 Morez already being recruited over at Michigan - Mrap24 April 5, 2025, 7:48:34 Stop making up names* - Herman Blume April 5, 2025, 9:53:42 Makes me sadder that we couldn’t figure it out. - uofi1998 April 5, 2025, 9:19:23 Its going to be a huge kick in the balls for the next couple years - illini21 April 5, 2025, 11:26:41 You and me both * - uofi1998 April 5, 2025, 11:32:21 Actually, I think this guy is more the Danny Wolf guy and so Morez won’t be. - OWWDig April 5, 2025, 9:36:45 Yep. At least no bridges got burned to the ground on the way out. * - uofi1998 April 5, 2025, 10:20:16 Yea. I don’t get it. * - OWWDig April 5, 2025, 9:04:42 Great pull but Michigan still doesn’t have a guard worth a damn* - CWR10 April 5, 2025, 8:16:44 Ok I’m starting to get a little nervous - snipes824 April 5, 2025, 8:02:04 Michigan is a sexier brand than Illinois and has been for decades* - bjl63 April 5, 2025, 10:55:20 We don’t have near the money or organizational advantage we once did. I still think it - voiceofreason April 5, 2025, 10:17:59 will more players be hitting the portal after the draft?* - biclops April 5, 2025, 9:11:27 Doesn’t the portal close in like two weeks?* - jjlocke923 April 5, 2025, 9:15:55 hmm. looks like the portal closes on April 25 - biclops April 5, 2025, 9:15:45 I don’t know all the timing deadlines, but the presumption is more will go in yeah* - snipes824 April 5, 2025, 9:15:32 There is a lot to be concerned about.* - gullit April 5, 2025, 9:07:48 I'd guess he ends up staying in the draft - jdl April 5, 2025, 8:01:01 Purdue transfer Cam Heide to Texas - biclops April 4, 2025, 20:45:35 Losing Josh Dix and Jaylin Sellers has reignited the “should Underwood be on the hot seat” lunatics - OB25 April 4, 2025, 20:29:24 Underwood needs to keep some roster consistency. He doesn't need to be Matt Painter - JacobRDaugherty April 5, 2025, 3:30:52 I really don’t understand the Painter thing. Take someone like TKR, and think about what he could - meanjeans April 5, 2025, 10:58:50 I mean we’re gonna bring back Boswell, Ivisic, Rodgers, and Davis this year though - OB25 April 5, 2025, 10:54:43 Trent and DMW* - Blazer April 5, 2025, 8:28:36 Lovie > Brad - Ron McDon April 5, 2025, 9:12:24 Plenty "completed their eligibility" under Brad - Potomac April 5, 2025, 9:00:09 Details...* - Chuck Woodaby April 5, 2025, 8:46:34 The 247 board is an absolute cesspool* - illini21 April 4, 2025, 20:34:30 I’ve seen the premium board and that’s bad enough, I can’t even imagine the free board* - OB25 April 4, 2025, 21:10:30 Can't blame them, the Jaylin Sellers hype was huge all year long and then to lose him to Providence. - illini222 April 4, 2025, 21:28:19 Sellers to Providence * - jdl April 4, 2025, 19:02:35 I’m meh on Sellers and Dix but it kind of sucks we invested time in these kids - CanHartlebHireSnider April 4, 2025, 19:11:57 Agreed* - illini21 April 4, 2025, 19:36:16 Was definitely meh on both so… no biggie* - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 19:27:28 That’s my only real concern, options have dried up in the two weeks we prioritized these guys* - OB25 April 4, 2025, 19:22:21 Have they though? There are 1300+ names in the portal - bjl63 April 4, 2025, 19:25:39 Yea. I’m not worried* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 19:30:06 99% of those are not upgrades to guys we have or could have kept around. - OB25 April 4, 2025, 19:29:57 On #2, I feel pretty confident we are getting one or both of them - JacobRDaugherty April 5, 2025, 3:35:17 As of earlier this week, I think it is a pretty good chance Hummer stays - JacobRDaugherty April 5, 2025, 3:38:47 Well, that's something. * - DocWalk20 April 4, 2025, 19:10:08 huh* - biclops April 4, 2025, 19:08:49 Not transfer related but… gotta love Coleman. - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 19:02:12 Jake’s back! - DocWalk20 April 4, 2025, 17:23:09 So looking at where we’re at now… - OB25 April 4, 2025, 18:50:57 Ty is starting imo* - digs April 4, 2025, 18:56:45 Absolutely* - MtHoodIllini April 6, 2025, 20:11:10 If I had to guess it probably does end up there, but think they’ll shoot their shot… - OB25 April 4, 2025, 19:04:48 keeping dudes like this is important, too* - biclops April 4, 2025, 18:01:52 Yep, not exciting. Definitely important.* - voiceofreason April 4, 2025, 18:33:27 Agreed.* - DocWalk20 April 4, 2025, 18:06:39 Love it * - digs April 4, 2025, 17:59:03 so how does this stock market meltdown affect NIL?* - assassin April 4, 2025, 16:42:08 Tariffs on foreign players?* - Stu April 4, 2025, 17:46:03 Is merging topics like this kind of like crossing the streams in Ghostbusters?* - DocWalk20 April 4, 2025, 17:08:59 Seems like Dix was likely always going to Creighton and used the other schools to drive up the price - OB25 April 4, 2025, 15:29:19 The Jesuits love Dix, and apparently the feeling is mutual* - Herman Blume April 4, 2025, 15:36:50 At least IU didn't get him. New coach doesn't appear to be lighting the world on fire yet.* - Warrin'_Illini April 4, 2025, 15:32:15 Putting it here...AP Coach of the Year shared by Satan and another cheater Pitino* - RSMBob April 4, 2025, 13:55:01 Hope Pearl celebrates with a warm glass of piss* - AintHatin April 4, 2025, 14:40:56 You know he will, that's his favorite drink.* - Warrin'_Illini April 4, 2025, 14:53:31 Are we still recruiting the other dude from Iowa? And should i want him?* - illini21 April 4, 2025, 10:46:00 Nebraska bound* - illini222 April 4, 2025, 10:50:17 We didn't want him anyway* - Stu April 4, 2025, 10:51:31 Who do we want, that's left and we have a shot at? Z. Ivisic, Storr....?* - ibdoc April 4, 2025, 10:59:20 Nobody. The portal is empty. * - Dilbert April 4, 2025, 11:19:47 Moose out front should have told ya.* - DocWalk20 April 4, 2025, 18:07:12 More like the Portal-potty, amiright?* - Stu April 4, 2025, 14:09:53 tap tap tap (echo sound...) - osklister April 4, 2025, 11:38:56 Honestly, if you told me we only get Z + pay through the nose and keep Riley... - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 11:07:52 I still say that we end up with a guy or 2 that no one mentioned/heard about yet* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 11:23:59 Agree. I just hope it's an impact dude and not just a guy* - UofIL6 April 4, 2025, 11:46:29 At this time last year... we hadn't heard of 3 of our 4 best incoming young players... - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 11:47:40 Hope so* - UofIL6 April 4, 2025, 11:49:32 I hear there is a guy named Bin Brickhumhouse that might be receptive* - WhitmansFolly April 4, 2025, 11:42:20 Oh absolutely. * - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 11:28:57 Yep.. After all there are 1,300+ names to choose from - bjl63 April 4, 2025, 11:26:26 Yup. Just a reminder (to myself and others) that we will be fine. - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 11:30:50 What do you mean by "Fine"? The same way Ukraine is "Fine"?* - Stu April 4, 2025, 14:08:36 Closer to Fine* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 14:44:54 I'd say it's more like Palestine is "Fine". We got nothing.* - Stu April 4, 2025, 14:57:22 I think Ben will be back as a back up* - JacobRDaugherty April 4, 2025, 11:52:49 Ahh missed that* - illini21 April 4, 2025, 10:51:27 Expected to hear on Jaylin Sellers today. I think I undersold it when giving the Justin Harmon comp - OB25 April 4, 2025, 10:00:35 We lost Ty?* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 10:33:48 Chumped it, I meant Tre* - OB25 April 4, 2025, 10:59:38 These days, ya never know. Phew* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 11:13:54 Sounds like UNDY is gonna have to run to the Storr.* - Warrin'_Illini April 4, 2025, 10:19:10 Ha.* - gullit April 4, 2025, 10:26:50 Hopefully he comes back.* - Warrin'_Illini April 4, 2025, 10:48:08 Would rather have him (if his head is on right) than Dix anyway. Not 20/20* - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:21:48 If you're worried about his back, I've got good news for you! - Kajagoogoo April 4, 2025, 10:12:13 The wind you feel is from Illini swings and misses...good lord.* - JFG April 4, 2025, 10:21:35 Feels like we were saying the same thing at this stage last year, no?* - Tuscy April 4, 2025, 10:25:17 We really pulled a rabbit out of our hat late last off-season, largely due to OA joining late - OB25 April 4, 2025, 10:30:35 Which, ironically, led to some of the issues we are dealing with right now. - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:33:38 And the legend grows....* - bjl63 April 4, 2025, 10:34:43 Are you suggesting he had nothing to do with it? - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:38:01 I doubt he has as much to do with it as is being assumed - bjl63 April 4, 2025, 10:47:02 I don’t think TA caused Morez to leave but also think Morez would still be here if TA was* - OB25 April 4, 2025, 11:00:30 Sure. I don't want to lose sight that I'm a monster advocate of having OA... - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:48:53 Yeah. I think we only had Jake out of the gate - digs April 4, 2025, 10:29:08 Saw a mock this morning with Riley @ #14. Granted, just some Twitterer, but... - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:45:43 100%.* - JFG April 4, 2025, 10:28:13 Wow.* - OB25 April 4, 2025, 10:12:52 Did we hire an assistant yet or we going to go another year with it vacant?* - gullit April 4, 2025, 9:33:38 Ben Humrichous as player-assistant coach * - Poldark April 4, 2025, 9:53:41 Emphasis on the "assistant coach" role. - osklister April 4, 2025, 11:40:50 Brad promoted Kwa Jones last year.* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 4, 2025, 9:43:59 Dix to Creighton - UIHuskie April 4, 2025, 9:22:29 Lol, no one knows anything.* - voiceofreason April 4, 2025, 11:54:58 wake me when they have the 1st practice of the year - I'll see who is on the team then* - bulldogmba April 4, 2025, 10:43:24 You can commit to the Kylan Boswell jersey purchase... other than that... good luck* - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:44:41 Whatever. Truly never thought he was worth the $* - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:09:57 That hurts. We put a lot of eggs in that basket - snipes824 April 4, 2025, 10:04:51 Kinda seems like Sarr skipping college is on the table... we could've just used the $ for Morez.* - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:21:11 I think he maybe and we are getting getting Will Riley back for year 2* - JacobRDaugherty April 4, 2025, 10:48:37 If we are getting Riley back for Year 2, then let's just stop portaling and get it done. - uofi1998 April 4, 2025, 10:50:29 Jf depends if he thinks he is going top 20, - JacobRDaugherty April 4, 2025, 17:44:54 Why would "we" do that?* - Stu April 4, 2025, 10:05:57 I knew a pretty big Creighton booster once upon a time. They’ve got a lot of $$$ to toss around* - Carl Spackler April 4, 2025, 9:55:38 With no football program to spend any of it on, either* - UIHuskie April 4, 2025, 10:05:29 oof. Better than Indiana I guess. What’s plan B?* - biclops April 4, 2025, 9:52:54 Brad's offense just doesn't allow for enough threes per game to recruit a shooter like Dix* - OrangeSox April 4, 2025, 9:31:15 He’s a very good player and it really hurts that we prioritized him for 2 weeks… - OB25 April 4, 2025, 9:30:38 co* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 10:32:14 Good fit.* - gullit April 4, 2025, 9:26:54 better than iu, but can somebody find a couple of shooters please?* - Ari Gold April 4, 2025, 9:26:39 Wow. Creighton. Did not see that coming for Dix* - OWWDig April 4, 2025, 9:24:17 He's from Council Bluffs which is practically next door to Omaha, so it really isn't a shock* - bjl63 April 4, 2025, 9:27:45 We should have taken him somewhere besides the Mcdonald's.* - gullit April 4, 2025, 9:35:42 Big news in Blo-No: Lieb is back* - biclops April 3, 2025, 21:16:22 Santa Clara Euro big Tilly to Ohio State - assassin April 3, 2025, 14:23:03 Also pretty big: Jennifer Tilly (for you poker fans out there). - osklister April 3, 2025, 17:29:04 You suck * - assassin April 3, 2025, 17:57:12 Louisville is doing well in the portal - jdl April 3, 2025, 12:57:54 You know who’d be a great fit for what we need at the 4 spot? Amani Hansberry - OB25 April 3, 2025, 11:49:05 Yeah, in a heartbeat. * - voiceofreason April 3, 2025, 12:57:18 Have to assume he’s going to Va Tech right? - CanHartlebHireSnider April 3, 2025, 11:56:48 Probably* - OB25 April 3, 2025, 12:41:55 AJ Storr in the portal* - jdl April 3, 2025, 10:23:46 Curious about Storr vs. Dix defensively. Anyone have informed thoughts?* - OWWDig April 3, 2025, 14:28:02 Dix grades out terribly but I’m not sure how much they even try to be good on defense at Iowa. - OB25 April 3, 2025, 22:16:02 I'd take him. I know there are arguments against. But I would.* - JFG April 3, 2025, 10:33:26 If you can get him cheap, the upside is intriguing. - Illiniphil April 3, 2025, 11:23:32 I'd be interested, but really curious what happened at KU* - AintHatin April 3, 2025, 11:19:30 if we reached out I’d be pretty confident the staff knows what’s up since Self and Underwood seem - biclops April 3, 2025, 12:22:06 What is the rumbles of what happened there? Going from 16 to 6 ppg is a big drop off* - ibdoc April 3, 2025, 11:22:43 Guy was a high volume/kind of inefficient scorer who was asked to fit into a certain role there - OB25 April 3, 2025, 11:47:12 Yeah I agree. It was just a bad fit for that terrible KU team as a whole. - illinilosch April 3, 2025, 11:51:15 Brad loves those 3rd chances* - jdl April 3, 2025, 10:54:52 Fourth team in four years? Ehhhh.... dunno. JMHO but he's got to be accepting of a limited role. - osklister April 3, 2025, 11:34:02 Seems like a natural fit for the Tre White spot. Both rambling ramblers.* - Warrin'_Illini April 3, 2025, 11:35:09 Rumored price tag is pretty damn low now, so I'd agree. - Kajagoogoo April 3, 2025, 10:37:29 In an absolute heart beat, and I'd prioritize him.* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 10:39:02 I feel like i'm taking crazy pills* - illini21 April 3, 2025, 10:40:28 Size, scoring ability, need for redemption, lower price tag, ability to create his own offense. - JFG April 3, 2025, 10:51:35 He averaged 16 at Wisconsin and 6 at KU one year later. I'm willing to give it a shot.* - Warrin'_Illini April 3, 2025, 10:55:45 Let's just say he's the $700K fallback plan to missing out on $2M Dix. - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 10:53:26 $2M for Dix? Instanity, Flagg should be making 10M then.* - gullit April 3, 2025, 11:56:18 That was the initial rumor... 2M* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 12:14:24 He's supposedly making more than BYU will pay AJ Dybantsa ($7M). - Kajagoogoo April 3, 2025, 11:57:31 FR?* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 12:14:35 Eh, who knows? That's the rumor. Wouldn't surprise me, though. - Kajagoogoo April 3, 2025, 14:34:35 Wait, is Dix out? I prefer if Dix was still in* - ibdoc April 3, 2025, 10:57:29 TWSS* - DocWalk20 April 3, 2025, 11:06:35 halfway in between periods...* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 11:09:16 My gut is he's going to Indiana to play for Devries, but I'm not saying that with any intel* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 10:58:15 our guts agree that he's not coming here* - OWWDig April 3, 2025, 11:02:07 agree...especially after I saw some bad Illini social media site put out an article - OWWDig April 3, 2025, 10:53:25 Because... of the time machine and using us last year, or because of his play at KU?* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 10:43:01 His play at KU and the fact that he's a bit of a headcase. - illini21 April 3, 2025, 10:54:59 I think fit matters a lot, and in today's era of chasing $... - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 10:57:51 Agreed. If Illinois misses out on Dix, land Storr at a bargain & use that extra $$ - Kajagoogoo April 3, 2025, 11:49:21 Pretty good list for tre white - snipes824 April 2, 2025, 17:12:43 Yeah. Not sure how those give him an opp for an expanded role* - Mrap24 April 2, 2025, 17:41:30 Cincinnati’s offense sucked so bad last year I could see them giving him the keys* - opossum jenkins April 2, 2025, 18:23:06 They have two top 50 kids coming in next year, one is a PG. Trey isn’t getting the keys in Cincy.* - voiceofreason April 2, 2025, 20:28:18 So he’ll continue to be a 4th-6th option. Like at USC, Louisville and Illinois* - shua April 2, 2025, 17:16:07 Boswell officially back - assassin April 2, 2025, 16:32:29 Excellent* - DocWalk20 April 2, 2025, 19:27:21 Bueno* - MtHoodIllini April 2, 2025, 19:25:12 Awesome. Add Tomi to KB and Ty and I’m officially really looking forward to next season * - meanjeans April 2, 2025, 17:20:24 If we can land Dix and still get either Will or Sarr - Blazer April 2, 2025, 19:37:26 I've been pretty down since the Morez news but i think this lineup would excite me again* - illini21 April 3, 2025, 7:03:08 Nice.* - Warrin'_Illini April 2, 2025, 16:38:45 Great, let's go* - Blazer April 2, 2025, 16:35:47 Unexpected song choice * - biclops April 2, 2025, 16:34:12 It was popular probably before he was born. :-O - osklister April 2, 2025, 16:42:10 Beard extended at Ole Miss - biclops April 2, 2025, 16:02:50 Jeremiah Fears declares for the NBA - biclops April 2, 2025, 16:01:46 Walkon Keaton Kutcher in the portal - biclops April 2, 2025, 13:53:47 So, dumas question: does he have to be listed as a portal transfer? - osklister April 2, 2025, 14:52:12 Yes in order to be eligible you have to enter the portal* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2025, 14:54:12 hard cap of 15 players on the roster next year - ijustkrushalot April 2, 2025, 14:33:18 Woe is mrap - jdl April 2, 2025, 13:34:46 Meh. He sucked. Turnover machine. Isn’t high major talent at all* - Mrap24 April 2, 2025, 13:49:37 So he's in a perfect spot at DePaul.* - Illiniphil April 3, 2025, 7:01:19 Guessing we should have an answer on Dix today or tomorrow at the latest. Commence Dix Watch!* - OB25 April 2, 2025, 13:29:19 If he puts on a UI jersey at the presser, please send some Dix pics* - UofIL6 April 2, 2025, 13:39:38 You’re such a tough guy, McManus* - opossum jenkins April 2, 2025, 13:31:19 I'll leave the Dix watching to the rest of ya* - OWWDig April 2, 2025, 13:30:49 Malik Reneau to Miami * - jdl April 2, 2025, 13:08:25 Cam Heide from Purdue* - UIHuskie April 2, 2025, 11:19:21 Glue guy who probably wants more... but I'd take him for the right number. He's a PITA.* - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 11:20:17 I could be wrong, but I view us as above Heide (and Dix for that matter)* - reggiedunlop April 2, 2025, 12:37:22 Dix scored 15 ppg and shot 42% from 3 in our conference - snipes824 April 2, 2025, 14:28:59 It's amazing how much more athletic guys can look when their shots go in.* - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 15:02:22 I always thought Dix looked physically different on those Iowa teams* - opossum jenkins April 2, 2025, 15:39:32 Well, they were all white guys, so.....* - Illiniphil April 3, 2025, 7:09:26 Don't look now, but so is Illinois these days. LOL.* - uofi1998 April 3, 2025, 10:54:02 Hard disagree on Dix, he was a high priority for many equal or better programs than us* - OB25 April 2, 2025, 14:00:03 Correct* - MtHoodIllini April 2, 2025, 19:23:47 We're not elite* - bjl63 April 2, 2025, 13:51:45 Need bench guys too * - jdl April 2, 2025, 13:38:08 Ditch diggers also * - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 14:20:55 super athlete who couldn't make the sophomore leap - assassin April 2, 2025, 12:06:15 Buried a sweet fadeaway 3 to tie that Houston game - LWillhite April 2, 2025, 12:36:08 I was listening to the Purdue/USC game on the radio driving down from Utah... - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 12:38:02 Could see him averaging 20 PPG in the Mountain West or somewhere like that* - OB25 April 2, 2025, 14:19:23 "PITA" and "Purdue guy": redundant. - osklister April 2, 2025, 11:23:05 DGL in the portal - snipes824 April 2, 2025, 10:47:41 We'll always have this, with Harlan on the call - jdl April 2, 2025, 14:23:02 Stayed a year longer than anyone expected - jdl April 2, 2025, 12:06:50 I’m curious to see where he ends up. Seems like a range of possibilities from good - biclops April 2, 2025, 12:18:24 I would guess playing time is a priority - jdl April 2, 2025, 12:46:20 OFF TOPIC: for old-timers only, remember "UofI CPA" ?? Mrs CPA was in the Alum Assoc magazine. - osklister April 2, 2025, 13:08:29 No surprises there, wish him the absolute best - Blazer April 2, 2025, 11:36:18 Hopes he is awesome wherever he winds up>>>* - BradUnderwoodforprez April 2, 2025, 10:58:04 Agree* - MtHoodIllini April 2, 2025, 19:26:27 Yep * - ATL April 2, 2025, 14:10:15 He needs a chance to be on the ball for 30 minutes a game. - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 10:57:51 Yep* - Ron McDon April 2, 2025, 11:16:37 Agreed. He always played hard* - bjl63 April 2, 2025, 11:12:29 Nope. No ill will here. Wish it would've worked out for him. - OWWDig April 2, 2025, 11:02:35 Really wanted it to work out for him. This season was so weird. - JFG April 2, 2025, 10:53:49 Mom will assuredly let us know* - CWR10 April 2, 2025, 10:55:33 ah, in the portal, not in on the team* - biclops April 2, 2025, 10:52:37 Sorry, changed* - snipes824 April 2, 2025, 10:59:32 should go to a Valley school. will his mother go postal on the X?* - Poldark April 2, 2025, 10:49:40 Jayden Quaintance - All Big 12 Freshman and All Defense team PF, originally committed to OA at UK - OB25 April 2, 2025, 10:39:22 If that's the case, you're hoping he's great in 26-27, and then he's gone. - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 11:02:41 I can't be confident in any kid coming for 2 years - CanHartlebHireSnider April 2, 2025, 11:11:59 Exactly* - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 11:20:42 The claim is he’d be cleared for contact by September, but yeah seems aggressive* - OB25 April 2, 2025, 11:06:57 Even if it's January, it's still a massive asset. He was a beast when healthy* - UofIL6 April 2, 2025, 11:11:31 Probably a bit of a long shot and likely gonna be costly but if it can happen then hell yeah. - illinilosch April 2, 2025, 11:01:11 Yes please* - UofIL6 April 2, 2025, 10:53:34 If healthy by the start of the season he’s a better version of Morez* - OB25 April 2, 2025, 10:58:20 UConn losing some - Stu April 2, 2025, 7:02:13 Booth to Colorado State - biclops April 1, 2025, 22:57:19 Ty is back - jdl April 1, 2025, 19:52:44 Just glad The Undies didn’t run him off. Sick of that look* - memyselfandillini April 2, 2025, 6:50:12 I think the Tyler thing is overblown... - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 11:22:17 So many thoughts - OB25 April 1, 2025, 21:51:49 On Point 3, I have to say my compass may have been off there. Ty coming back... - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 10:59:24 I’m with you on being happy he’s back. But a 6’6” guy at the 4 isn’t exactly positional size that - voiceofreason April 1, 2025, 22:39:07 He's a winner, and will fit into place. He's the least of my worries for next year. - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 11:01:00 Yup. His floor is being an awesome 6th man * - meanjeans April 2, 2025, 16:18:33 Totally agree, but I’m hoping we have a bigger 4 and can bounce Ty around a bit.* - voiceofreason April 2, 2025, 15:36:27 Hopefully they trot out "glue guy" type money. - JFG April 1, 2025, 23:50:10 Is that true?* - uofi1998 April 2, 2025, 11:01:11 Also, I kind of love the idea of Morez and Ty going to war with each other at the 4 spot - OB25 April 1, 2025, 22:23:30 If Ty is a starter, they better pick up another stud or 2 to be in that starting lineup - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 21:57:55 I still feel pretty good about where we are with Dix, so I think 6 of our top 8 are going to be… - OB25 April 1, 2025, 22:09:09 I feel better about Saar than Dix...based on nothing. My guess is that we'll end up with - OWWDig April 2, 2025, 9:51:32 Sarr may now be a Riley situation where his recent play has him in a spot to get just get drafted - OB25 April 2, 2025, 10:07:56 Interesting...bc rumors were swirling of a Saar announcement in the coming week. - OWWDig April 2, 2025, 10:40:00 d’oh* - LeatherneckIllini April 1, 2025, 21:43:22 Someone pretending to be Dame Sarr? Cool. * - assassin April 1, 2025, 21:45:55 umm…* - biclops April 1, 2025, 21:44:54 I’m super excited about this. This is one of those last slivers of actual college basketball - meanjeans April 1, 2025, 21:36:12 Look at the five Wooden Award finalists - LWillhite April 1, 2025, 21:10:14 Whoops...supposed to be below stuff about why bother recruiting preps* - LWillhite April 1, 2025, 21:11:44 Dawg, check. Now bring in the shooters. * - MC April 1, 2025, 20:57:21 Also good from a culture perspective - Dilbert April 1, 2025, 20:59:23 Yeah it helps confirm that our culture isn’t totally shot - snipes824 April 1, 2025, 21:03:28 This is a Ty Stan account. Here for it. Always. * - uofi1998 April 1, 2025, 20:41:04 I love Rodgers. Don't know exactly what his role will be, - larue33 April 1, 2025, 20:34:46 if he has an average outside shot and better finishing at the rim he's a starter - Nobster April 2, 2025, 6:44:52 He averaged 23 minutes on our Elite Eight team. I expect he can play lat at least that much.* - Orangeillini April 1, 2025, 21:03:12 I just hope he can consistently maintain possession of the ball while going up for a layup - OrangeSox April 1, 2025, 20:39:57 According to Morez St, he’s a great shooter* - bjl63 April 1, 2025, 20:37:54 Yup* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 20:37:01 love that* - snipes824 April 1, 2025, 20:34:06 TA guy Ty returns. TA guy Morez gone* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2025, 20:34:01 Yes!!* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 20:16:43 It makes sense given Morez and Tre leaving. - illinilosch April 1, 2025, 20:01:00 Sure, why not* - CWR10 April 1, 2025, 19:59:37 I mean I love this - Blazer April 1, 2025, 19:56:22 With you always.* - DocWalk20 April 1, 2025, 20:29:17 I have no idea, and not even sure I'm all that excited. If he's the 2nd/3rd guy off the bench - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 19:59:51 He's a dog, on a team that badly needs one* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 20:39:17 Having both him and Kylan on the team will help from a culture perspective.* - ATL April 1, 2025, 21:06:41 Yes* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 22:00:56 *roughy nod gif* (NM) - MC April 1, 2025, 20:57:59 Unless he's dramatically improved his offensive game, he's a liability* - IlliniRunner April 1, 2025, 20:22:39 Nosign* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 20:33:44 I meant on offense. If they can just sag off him, and ignore him at the 3 point line - IlliniRunner April 2, 2025, 0:10:50 Silly.* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2025, 20:25:15 April Fools?* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 19:55:15 ooo - biclops April 1, 2025, 19:57:01 Nice. That helps* - AintHatin April 1, 2025, 19:53:55 nothing makes sense* - biclops April 1, 2025, 19:53:45 Michigan kid loyal to Illinois - jdl April 1, 2025, 19:59:25 This* - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 19:54:42 Xavier’s Conwell to Louisville - biclops April 1, 2025, 19:49:32 LOL Indiana* - CWR10 April 1, 2025, 20:03:04 Wouldn’t totally lol it, they will probably increase their offer to Dix now* - OB25 April 1, 2025, 20:03:35 I’ve never felt confident about Dix* - biclops April 1, 2025, 20:19:03 "Things you've possibly said to your therapist for $200"* - OrangeSox April 1, 2025, 20:31:32 And swain to Louisville* - Mrap24 April 1, 2025, 20:01:08 Do you mean Dailyn Swain to Texas? - biclops April 1, 2025, 20:08:28 Sure did* - Mrap24 April 1, 2025, 22:56:27 Welp, I guess that one twitter account was wrong (shocker)* - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 19:51:35 Rez to scUM - jdl April 1, 2025, 17:49:40 I guess he's fine being the villain. - JFG April 1, 2025, 23:43:50 Fuhhhhhhhhhhh* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2025, 19:41:43 I honestly thought I'd care more. I really don't. - illinilosch April 1, 2025, 19:21:34 Same. - WhitmansFolly April 2, 2025, 6:52:33 it's the michigan part for me - snipes824 April 1, 2025, 19:36:32 Had a similar thought about HS recruiting. For the most part, it just seems futile - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 19:26:20 Said the same a few days ago. It’s pointless unless you are getting the Wills of the world.* - voiceofreason April 1, 2025, 20:53:38 Yes and no. Relationships help along with the bags* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 19:32:49 Perhaps. What is the value of the relationship? Would you stay at a job for..... - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 19:37:12 Good question. Everyone is different. But if the monies were the same or similar, my guess - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 19:43:23 I have skipped/skimmed over much of the Morez posting on 247, so I may have missed some things. - larue33 April 1, 2025, 19:01:50 Might he also think UM has a better coach?* - Potomac April 1, 2025, 19:22:06 hi detlef!* - Ari Gold April 1, 2025, 19:33:20 It does seem he had signed an NIL deal to return - jdl April 1, 2025, 19:16:53 A jump in pay had something to do with it…all the other stuff is noise* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 19:08:57 This* - Blazer April 1, 2025, 19:49:28 Bullshit. It's a part of it, but things cut both ways. Your flat out dismissal is unrealistic. - JFG April 1, 2025, 23:42:07 Looking forward to the interview with Morez Sr where he says he got death threats - Ron McDon April 1, 2025, 18:30:43 100% . And he won’t be lying either. People are crazy* - HamptonSki April 1, 2025, 18:42:24 You should also place a bet on the number of step back 3s he hits against us when we play next * - biclops April 1, 2025, 18:39:30 it will be more than we hit this year* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2025, 19:43:45 What will his campus experience be like these last six weeks? * - illini April 1, 2025, 18:17:53 I hope they change the locks and throw him outta Ubben on his ass* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 18:25:04 mid range haunting engaged* - chorizo April 1, 2025, 18:08:55 Well that is just the absolute worst* - Blazer April 1, 2025, 18:05:10 Welp, fuck him - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2025, 18:03:51 Sold him on being wolf. Gonna play him like golden* - John Coctostan April 1, 2025, 18:00:26 I think he would be thrilled to be used like Goldin. * - larue33 April 1, 2025, 18:13:53 Especially since Goldin allowed to take a 3 in each of their last 14 games* - LWillhite April 1, 2025, 21:07:12 I think he’s thrilled to be making twice what we offered him* - Blazer April 1, 2025, 18:23:40 They're giving him $3.6M? - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2025, 18:28:01 No way we offered him $1.8M.* - Ron McDon April 1, 2025, 18:34:34 750k is the number I heard/saw* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 18:38:16 Definitely the number that’s been floating out there* - Blazer April 1, 2025, 18:42:01 We went up to $1M apparently but they weren’t going to stay once they had better offers - OB25 April 1, 2025, 20:05:28 Yep.* - DocWalk20 April 1, 2025, 18:17:20 I sure hope we get Michigan at home next year. - uofi1998 April 1, 2025, 17:59:54 We should, it's supposed to rotate home/away with 3 as home and away* - illini222 April 1, 2025, 18:25:26 woof. * - illini April 1, 2025, 17:59:51 gross* - biclops April 1, 2025, 17:58:58 April Fools?* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 17:55:33 Fucking brutal* - snipes824 April 1, 2025, 17:55:27 Eric Gordon treatment* - Mrap24 April 1, 2025, 17:55:22 First thing that came to my mind as well.* - voiceofreason April 1, 2025, 18:03:30 Ugh gross* - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2025, 17:54:49 I’m disgusted. Absolutely disgusted* - illini21 April 1, 2025, 17:54:26 May he have all of Hunter Dickinson's success.* - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2025, 17:53:37 Between him and Cadeau, they’ll ahoot 25%* - OWWDig April 1, 2025, 18:00:10 Terrible.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2025, 17:52:19 Fuck. - tvillini April 1, 2025, 17:50:05 Lol at Meechie Johnson - OB25 April 1, 2025, 16:05:11 Topped Qudus Wahab - jdl April 1, 2025, 16:18:45 "Status Qudus Wahab" was a 1960's Broadway production.... * - osklister April 1, 2025, 17:10:59 Xavier Booker from MSU. Top 10 prospect that could barely see the floor for 2 seasons* - OB25 April 1, 2025, 14:48:13 Michigan G Tre Donaldson portaling. * - illini April 1, 2025, 13:26:44 is there anyone named Tre that's NOT in the portal? * - ijustkrushalot April 1, 2025, 14:27:58 Buzz Williams to Maryland - Jersey April 1, 2025, 13:14:40 MD 247 board is not happy - jdl April 1, 2025, 14:16:48 I think it's a damn good hire for them* - illini21 April 1, 2025, 14:45:15 really good* - memyselfandillini April 1, 2025, 19:44:41 But the vests* - Herman Blume April 1, 2025, 18:44:32 Agreed. He's a really good coach* - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 14:57:42 I wanted him over Underwood* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 14:56:57 He is the perfect Illinois coach - bjl63 April 1, 2025, 16:08:54 And, can go as Curly on Halloween!* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 20:36:22 100%. He's a great coach.* - JFG April 1, 2025, 14:47:37 Who the hell did they think they were gonna get? - OB25 April 1, 2025, 14:41:49 That's the funny part, they upgraded - jdl April 1, 2025, 14:49:03 I agree. Buzz is a better coach than Willard. The Big Ten has a hell of a coaching roster... - uofi1998 April 1, 2025, 16:28:38 I still think Weber had decent coaching chops from a tactical standpoint - Blazer April 1, 2025, 17:14:09 sad a&m - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2025, 13:21:55 Rothstein update on Morez - Poldark April 1, 2025, 10:50:41 Good luck, Morez reminded me of a shorter and less aggressive version of Kofi. - gullit April 1, 2025, 14:26:27 *sigh* look at all the schools more deep pocketed than us.* - voiceofreason April 1, 2025, 13:48:05 I think that’s the wrong way to look at this one. - Carl Spackler April 1, 2025, 13:51:42 You haven't see all the quotes from Morez and his dad making it clear this was about money? - Chuck Woodaby April 1, 2025, 14:23:59 But he can’t let Jr become like Kofi!* - ilinni11 April 1, 2025, 21:55:50 trading Morez for Z Ivisic* - biclops April 1, 2025, 12:38:58 *weeps** - illini21 April 1, 2025, 12:39:52 Sizable portion of our online fanbase has already mobilized around the idea of this being an upgrade - OB25 April 1, 2025, 12:59:30 We still need a Rez replacement - jdl April 1, 2025, 14:06:55 It's such a depressing thought* - illini21 April 1, 2025, 13:25:58 The lack of athletes is an issue. Very slow footed, below the rim roster right now* - OrangeSox April 1, 2025, 13:20:14 Does anyone hope he’s not in the Big Ten?* - Stu April 1, 2025, 11:08:13 Me? - snipes824 April 1, 2025, 11:58:41 Stu was being "funny". - JFG April 1, 2025, 12:53:09 I really hope he is not still in the Big Ten. - JFG April 1, 2025, 11:02:55 Michigan would hurt the most. - uofi1998 April 1, 2025, 12:36:37 Michigan hasn’t hurt us at all in more than 6 years * - meanjeans April 1, 2025, 16:28:37 ooooo - Blazer April 1, 2025, 18:30:38 Whatever. He’s the enemy anywhere he goes.* - Ron McDon April 1, 2025, 13:16:24 he'll be a middling contributor wherever he ends up, then he'll move on to a third school - Sammich April 1, 2025, 10:57:10 Nah he’ll be an All-B1G guy* - illini21 April 1, 2025, 12:02:01 I think he'll be a monster, unless maybe he goes to OSU. * - larue33 April 1, 2025, 11:51:54 Yep* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 14:54:49 Or unless the obsession with mid range jumpers is real - CanHartlebHireSnider April 1, 2025, 11:57:48 He wants to be turned into a jump-shooting soft boi. Too bad that spot is filled by Hummer.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2025, 11:06:47 Some coach will promise him he can shoot jump shots - jdl April 1, 2025, 12:51:29 Agreed. Mostly just funnin' and was in response to MJ posting a picture of himself taking - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2025, 14:21:42 Correct* - illini21 April 1, 2025, 13:29:15 I don't think he's wrong to realize he needs to be a capable shooter to play in the NBA - illini April 1, 2025, 12:04:37 Edey didn't showcase his outside shot until his pre-draft workouts. - OrangeSox April 1, 2025, 13:23:45 that'll be a heck of a reception the first time he returns to SFC if he ends up at tOSU or scUM - IlliniSax05 April 1, 2025, 10:52:23 For everone's benefit, I hope he stays out of the Big Ten.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2025, 10:51:23 Agree* - MtHoodIllini April 1, 2025, 14:56:01 Well, no one is totally immune from it - Tre Holloman from MSU going portaling* - OB25 April 1, 2025, 10:21:14 Can't escape it * - jdl April 1, 2025, 11:42:10 MSU board spin - jdl April 1, 2025, 14:23:08 Rosie Colvin’s kid from Purdue… nobody is immune* - uofi1998 April 1, 2025, 10:35:31 I'd backchannel a nice offer to TKR to f*ck with Purdue* - UofIL6 April 1, 2025, 10:58:39 I want you to put the word out there that we back up.* - Ron McDon April 1, 2025, 10:23:59 Is Steve Blake a legit candidate for the Maryland job? - bjl63 April 1, 2025, 9:57:08 Chester Frazier to Virginia Tech* - Poldark April 1, 2025, 9:07:38 Good, was worried he'd follow devries to IU.* - Warrin'_Illini April 1, 2025, 9:24:43 Chester’s response: - Ron McDon April 1, 2025, 10:12:35 that’s great.* - Ari Gold April 1, 2025, 12:45:39 Purdue gets a top portal big guy, Oscar Cluff from SDSU - OB25 March 31, 2025, 20:25:23 he’s only 6’11”. Has Painter lost his fastball?* - biclops March 31, 2025, 20:42:02 I know it's SDSU competition, but his rebounding numbers are insane. - Carl Spackler March 31, 2025, 20:31:32 Spacing be damned, him and TKR together down low with Smith running PNR will be really tough* - OB25 March 31, 2025, 20:33:52 And they have Jacobsen coming back from an injury * - jdl March 31, 2025, 22:17:54 Doubt we got him out of the SEC but this would be the perfect 4 man next to Tomi - OB25 March 31, 2025, 17:52:11 These are the guys that we’re never even mentioned with anymore* - snipes824 March 31, 2025, 18:15:28 because nobody wants to play in a system that doesn’t allow midrange jump shots* - biclops March 31, 2025, 18:19:14 We should go to an all midrange offense* - snipes824 March 31, 2025, 18:22:42 Joking aside, we could stand to be a little more flexible there. A lot of these teams I’m watching - voiceofreason March 31, 2025, 21:50:37 Kentucky and Bama really really want him. Dain Dainja hates him and he hates Dain* - JacobRDaugherty March 31, 2025, 18:14:05 For the record, I think there is a lot higher chance of Riley coming back to school than we think - JacobRDaugherty March 31, 2025, 17:19:29 I'd love it but I think he is 100% gone - bjl63 April 1, 2025, 9:29:54 picks 20-30 in the draft are $2.08M-$2.77M. If we offer somewhere in there - VIV April 1, 2025, 9:42:34 Oh, it'd be fantastic, I'm just not buying it - bjl63 April 1, 2025, 9:45:29 it would be idiotic for the admin not to try - Sammich April 1, 2025, 10:03:36 I think we’d pay well over $2M for Riley* - opossum jenkins March 31, 2025, 19:15:39 He’s good enough I bet we could get a Daddy Warbucks to come through for a year* - LeatherneckIllini March 31, 2025, 20:27:30 If you were to tell me that we passed on Johnson’s $ in order to keep Will, you have my attention.* - uofi1998 April 1, 2025, 9:28:10 I think this is more of a possibility, now that Tre is in the portal. - illinilosch April 1, 2025, 10:33:01 Seems pretty obvious … and he could be AA next year* - ab75 March 31, 2025, 19:01:50 yes, please.* - Ari Gold March 31, 2025, 18:41:56 Definitely here for that although I’ve fallen in love with Dame Sarrs game - illini21 March 31, 2025, 17:36:00 Why does it have to be one or the other?* - gullit March 31, 2025, 17:39:49 I agree. I think his “camp” including his family were always prepared for a 2 year plan* - OWWDig March 31, 2025, 17:33:49 He weighs 100 lbs. He would get swallowed in the NBA* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2025, 18:15:41 no one drafting him this year would expect him to contribute for the next couple though* - assassin March 31, 2025, 19:05:59 Perhaps, but then you don't know what you have when his rookie deal expires* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2025, 20:37:41 They effectively get 5 years on the rookie contract. * - larue33 March 31, 2025, 22:02:59 Elliot Cadeau has committed to Michigan* - jdl March 31, 2025, 16:38:23 Elliott Cadeau to Michigan. That one doesn’t scare me too much* - OB25 March 31, 2025, 16:38:15 I’m guessing Morez ends up there too. I wish this stuff didn’t affect me so much - illini21 March 31, 2025, 17:33:27 Nah, he's a terrible shooter and turns it over at a high rate. He thinks he's awesome. - Kajagoogoo March 31, 2025, 16:55:20 Bryce Hopkins to St. John's* - assassin March 31, 2025, 16:06:58 Georgetown wanted him. They failed.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2025, 16:11:06 Not surprised. Georgetown is a BS school* - illini222 March 31, 2025, 16:47:50 The place should be shuttered forever.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2025, 16:49:35 Tons of Feds in the portal - memyselfandillini March 31, 2025, 14:28:40 Tomi's brother in the portal. * - illini March 31, 2025, 13:56:13 So with this being a more real option due to Morez leaving, where I’ll still disagree with JRD… - OB25 March 31, 2025, 16:36:59 Omg you freakin people* - Stu March 31, 2025, 16:36:55 make it happen* - biclops March 31, 2025, 16:27:05 Definite want. Get him to Fletch asap! - illinilosch March 31, 2025, 15:54:24 Agreed* - ab75 March 31, 2025, 16:12:21 His numbers at Arkansas look better than the reputation he has in this thread* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2025, 14:19:59 He'd be a perfectly fine backup to Tomi for say, 8-10 minutes a game, but he probably wants more* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2025, 18:20:12 58% EFG and TS %, 20% DRB* - Carl Spackler March 31, 2025, 15:01:53 I don’t know the advanced metrics, are those good or bad numbers?* - OB25 March 31, 2025, 15:26:13 Efficient scorer, strong defensive rebounder, blocks shots. - Carl Spackler March 31, 2025, 15:37:13 Probably a lot of it is based on his appearance, but have no fear… - OB25 March 31, 2025, 16:20:14 sad lulz* - Blazer March 31, 2025, 16:26:49 Tomi 58% EFG 60% TS 22% DR to give context - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2025, 15:32:20 What kind of dumbass wouldn't know that? - Sammich March 31, 2025, 15:27:42 I was curious to see how he looked during the tourney but he barely got any meaningful minutes* - RVA March 31, 2025, 14:27:03 When he was in he looked really soft* - Stu March 31, 2025, 15:16:09 this is no time for a BlueChew ad, Stu* - Sammich March 31, 2025, 15:28:22 There’s definitely a role for a guy like that on any team - OB25 March 31, 2025, 14:22:51 Agreed. He can sub as a lesser Tomi but its hard imagine them playing much together. - illini March 31, 2025, 14:35:55 1.9 blocks in fewer than 20 minutes per game and 37% from deep - bjl63 March 31, 2025, 14:22:38 He’s an actual rim protector at the very least* - snipes824 March 31, 2025, 14:31:27 You pick up pretty quickly on why he frustrated Arkansas fans - CWR10 March 31, 2025, 14:26:32 Could be. He did only average 8.5 mpg the last 4 games* - bjl63 March 31, 2025, 14:28:37 I've read that he also suffered injury and illness like Tomi - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2025, 14:38:40 My FIL is a huge Arkansas game and told me regularly how much better our Ivisic is - CWR10 March 31, 2025, 14:33:45 The only games I really watched was the Thanksigiving game and KU/St. Johns - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2025, 14:24:40 This post gave me a near heart attack when I first glanced at it.* - OB25 March 31, 2025, 14:10:04 The one who was at Arkansas? We could use him but we need to be a lot more athletic.* - Warrin'_Illini March 31, 2025, 14:02:52 It’s happening isn’t it?* - snipes824 March 31, 2025, 13:58:14 If taking Z gets you another Tomi year it's a no brainer. * - illini March 31, 2025, 14:09:55 Yes, but I think Antigua and Underwood think they can play together and be a mismatch for - JacobRDaugherty March 31, 2025, 17:15:35 JRD's revenge begins* - assassin March 31, 2025, 13:56:52 hi illiniphil!* - Poldark March 31, 2025, 15:23:36 Consider the source, mothereffers!* - AintHatin March 31, 2025, 14:41:20 Werner and LaTulip had a great discussion on the Illini Inquirer podcast. Went a little into the D - voiceofreason March 31, 2025, 13:36:21 I think LaTulip and J Leman do a great job on teh 247 podcasts* - ATL March 31, 2025, 14:22:54 Purdue reserve guard in the portal - jdl March 31, 2025, 13:32:36 Dad played for the Bears* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 31, 2025, 13:33:12 roosevelt? popular in boston* - torinese March 31, 2025, 13:33:55 Yes* - bucktownillini March 31, 2025, 16:27:23 Rice and Gillespie from Maryland, Nijel Pack from Miami also still somehow has eligibility* - OB25 March 31, 2025, 13:21:56 If they’re not going to Villanova, I’d take either Maryland guy* - snipes824 March 31, 2025, 13:32:08 Si!* - MtHoodIllini March 31, 2025, 18:21:35 Assume the MD guys are going with Willard - jdl March 31, 2025, 13:27:35 KB, Will, Ty, Ben, Ivisic squared* - ab75 March 30, 2025, 20:53:51 Good for maybe 8th place* - Stu March 31, 2025, 13:29:08 2 of those last 3 seem to be non-value added.* - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 20:56:13 We’re trying to go full Iowa. Pryce Sandfort and Josh Dix both on official visits in Champaign* - OB25 March 30, 2025, 12:43:58 No thanks to the younger Sandfort* - Blazer March 30, 2025, 14:52:08 With you always.* - DocWalk20 March 30, 2025, 16:06:29 Welp, we didn’t close the deal with Dix. He’s now added an Indiana visit for tomorrow* - OB25 March 30, 2025, 14:15:00 Better cultural fit for him * - assassin March 30, 2025, 14:58:19 Hoosiers can’t get enough Dix* - Herman Blume March 30, 2025, 22:54:46 i'll wait to see if he goes elsewhere before (over)reacting - snipes824 March 30, 2025, 14:31:13 Yes, but. How much are we allocating for Europeans and a possible Riley return?* - DocWalk20 March 30, 2025, 16:05:35 yeah, that's why I will reserve ultimate judgement* - snipes824 March 30, 2025, 17:00:06 I think there is a non zero chance Riley is back next year. I am curious who the 4 will be next year - JacobRDaugherty March 30, 2025, 16:21:38 No way you can start both Ivisic brothers - Blazer March 30, 2025, 17:15:08 I think the chances of Riley returning are being severely overblown and also don’t think… - OB25 March 30, 2025, 17:26:56 Agreed, just considering JRD’s hypothetical* - Blazer March 30, 2025, 17:47:04 But... Why?* - Chuck Woodaby March 30, 2025, 18:03:09 Let’s imagine there are five Ivisic brothers, and we start all of them - Stu March 30, 2025, 18:42:56 The Fab Fivisic* - DT March 30, 2025, 20:20:06 LOL* - MtHoodIllini March 30, 2025, 20:43:31 This is like playing NBA Live 95 with an all-Scott Brooks team against an all-Greg Kite team* - Tortillini March 30, 2025, 19:54:47 five Ivisic-sized DGLs - jdl March 30, 2025, 19:00:30 4 Ivsic sized and one 6’3” trannie Ivsic - Stu March 30, 2025, 19:14:49 Did I miss something? We’re getting the far lesser Ivisic brother for next year? - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 16:53:34 And the Notre Dame Tri Delts as cheerleaders!* - Illiniphil March 30, 2025, 19:03:02 No, consider the source * - jdl March 30, 2025, 17:59:53 Wut* - cpsteine March 30, 2025, 21:07:40 I didn’t think JRD was on the “consider the source” list here.* - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 20:55:14 Hope not* - Stu March 30, 2025, 17:51:32 I would put it as highly likely that if Tomi is here next year, his brother is too next year* - JacobRDaugherty March 30, 2025, 17:22:19 What are you basing that belief on?* - IlliniRunner March 30, 2025, 20:24:32 Talking to Kentucky Booster who knows Antigua well and helped pay the NIL - JacobRDaugherty March 30, 2025, 22:18:28 Yep, same.* - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 14:57:50 Hey, we bitched for decades about our shitty football team. Get used to it* - opossum jenkins March 30, 2025, 14:56:49 It’s hard to resist the chance to pick any of the 5 starting positions * - shua March 30, 2025, 14:17:00 I'll take all the Dix I can get until I find a guy who can shoot it the way I need!* - Sammich March 30, 2025, 12:49:50 acknowledged* - Blazer March 30, 2025, 17:15:25 Need to teach our guys the proper technique for Dix picks, though.* - DT March 30, 2025, 12:54:36 #unfunnyDT* - DocWalk20 March 30, 2025, 16:14:39 Josh Dix would be a hard guy to pass on.* - Carl Spackler March 30, 2025, 12:49:14 well, they had a great season, so….* - biclops March 30, 2025, 12:48:48 Kelvin Sampson had a point yesterday - LWillhite March 30, 2025, 12:36:21 Well you can get some multi-year transfers - jdl March 30, 2025, 15:06:57 I think what Houston and Auburn have both done well is find guys that truly fit the system and - DocWalk20 March 30, 2025, 16:08:07 "...get them to stay for more than one year" : seems like a difficult skill to master. * - osklister March 30, 2025, 16:13:58 JMHO, but gotta assume ""everyone"" is one-and-done. - osklister March 30, 2025, 16:06:16 "Blind squirrel" reference goes here. - osklister March 30, 2025, 14:35:43 Nitpick but LJ Cryer at Houston is also a transfer. So that’s 2 of their top 3 scorers. - OB25 March 30, 2025, 12:41:59 Sorry, it was one transfer for this year. Y'all are correct* - LWillhite March 30, 2025, 13:45:52 Mylik Wilson is a transfer at Houston too* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 30, 2025, 13:08:54 Question I’m too lazy to research: other than Podz, who has left this program in the last 5-6 years - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 12:05:19 Epps has been an important contributor, so maybe a wash other than not winning* - Potomac March 30, 2025, 13:04:11 Other than that Mrs Lincoln, how did you enjoy the play? * - osklister March 30, 2025, 14:40:27 You could probably also argue Goode from a minutes and role perspective. - JFG March 30, 2025, 12:38:21 This just reminded me of how many guys we've had leave - CanHartlebHireSnider March 30, 2025, 12:19:52 Paxton Warden. Connor Severen* - Poldark March 30, 2025, 16:54:55 Adam Miller * - jdl March 30, 2025, 15:09:26 Holy moly.* - gullit March 30, 2025, 14:21:40 Melendez probably thinks he did, and probably right. Griffin had a pretty good season - larue33 March 30, 2025, 12:19:44 We dodged a lot of bullets. - digs March 30, 2025, 12:08:57 Dain* - Carl Spackler March 30, 2025, 12:05:57 Nope+ - Taz March 30, 2025, 13:12:54 I am kind of more interested in who has not entered the portal at this point. - BradUnderwoodforprez March 30, 2025, 11:06:22 The SCC guy who works with them has posted about them - Illini Guy March 30, 2025, 11:24:06 Piper and Werner are talking about Ty as if there’s a legit chance that he stays. - Carl Spackler March 30, 2025, 11:14:02 Please tell me he’s putting up 4000 shots a day. Would fill the ‘dawg’ need tho .* - MC March 30, 2025, 11:35:34 He is. - DT March 30, 2025, 12:07:38 I assume nobody is throwing NIL money at Ty or DGL? So either stay and be bench guys… - shua March 30, 2025, 11:13:54 The same reason Sencire did. Access to world class training, nutrition, and medical plan.* - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 12:02:16 So per Piper on the 247 podcast.... - jdl March 30, 2025, 10:24:56 Good luck finding that role, Tre* - CWR10 March 30, 2025, 10:56:34 I mean, he walked away from 27 and 31 minute opportunities at USC an Louisville… - shua March 30, 2025, 11:09:46 I don’t think anyone would disagree with the staff’s position here - snipes824 March 30, 2025, 10:41:54 Phrasing* - Sounder March 30, 2025, 10:54:27 Can’t wait to see who will be filling those roles * - biclops March 30, 2025, 10:40:33 Yeah, see ya, Tre. You aren’t that guy. Zero problem with this from Underwood’s side. - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 10:33:24 Agreed. Zero problem with any of it. Just fill the open slots well. A shame we have to do this - UofIL6 March 30, 2025, 10:43:05 BYUs Kanon Catchings to the portal. Tauja's son, right?* - UofIL6 March 30, 2025, 7:07:03 Apparently he's not interested in Illinois. - Kajagoogoo March 30, 2025, 8:36:45 Google says yes* - Stu March 30, 2025, 7:12:29 Willard to Nova - assassin March 30, 2025, 0:45:19 sssssssssshhhhhhhhhocking* - biclops March 30, 2025, 0:54:00 As the dust settles, here’s where I’ve landed - OB25 March 29, 2025, 23:39:19 Oh and I’ll add this potentially hot take… - OB25 March 29, 2025, 23:53:37 I think I would take Storr for 2 years, but not 1 year. - JFG March 30, 2025, 10:01:33 That would be awesome if it happened - jdl March 30, 2025, 9:52:36 Nooooope.* - voiceofreason March 30, 2025, 9:52:26 NO* - Poldark March 30, 2025, 5:50:14 No thanks* - GMAW March 30, 2025, 2:12:44 Hoo boy, Illinois Twitter is ugly right now - Blazer March 29, 2025, 21:51:10 Paying attention to anyone, Illinois fans especially, on Twitter, was your first mistake.* - Illiniphil March 29, 2025, 23:07:41 hi illiniphil! I hope you enjoy your new football seats!* - Poldark March 30, 2025, 7:05:12 Illinois fans are fucking psychos* - assassin March 29, 2025, 22:45:11 So much trickle down from Whitman not wanting to give TA more money. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 22:03:07 And the legend keeps growing* - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 22:20:40 I find it hard to believe TA was a Whitman only decision. - Carl Spackler March 29, 2025, 22:06:08 Probably true. I’d love to get the full story at some point, it’s so bizarre. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 22:12:17 Paying him not to coach screams of underwood not whitman* - John Coctostan March 29, 2025, 22:19:42 Maybe the issue was never Antigua - Blazer March 29, 2025, 22:13:24 That doesn't really seem to fit though - jdl March 30, 2025, 9:54:22 I do think the coach’s son and the coach’s sons friend being put in charge of both sides of the ball - OB25 March 29, 2025, 22:21:31 it definitely felt awkward last year when tyler/hamer started getting called "coordinators" - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 22:46:14 The DC needs to be replaced. Our defense and defensive philosophy straight up ass* - Mrap24 March 30, 2025, 8:43:53 But is the philosophy limited based on the personnel? - snipes824 March 30, 2025, 10:03:19 That was probably the case this year - Blazer March 30, 2025, 10:52:01 That’s true, and a good point* - snipes824 March 30, 2025, 11:05:06 Really, you could live with the defense this year - Blazer March 30, 2025, 17:18:52 Friend? Which friend?* - gullit March 29, 2025, 22:40:52 Hamer* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 22:53:28 What makes them such close friends according to their detractors? Both being white?* - Chuck Woodaby March 29, 2025, 23:06:55 Am I mixing up origin stories here? - OB25 March 29, 2025, 23:09:15 No that was Neel Ganta - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 23:12:17 I don't think it was Ganta either. - Chuck Woodaby March 29, 2025, 23:22:10 That was Ganta he worked for the Celtics* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 23:23:27 He was a finance intern for Boston for 3 months - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 23:26:43 the summer intern in their finance department for three months was their analytics wizard?* - Chuck Woodaby March 29, 2025, 23:26:14 that was part of the handwringing - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 23:27:32 From Seth Davis in 2020 - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 23:32:58 I'd say Underwood was playing fast and loose with "brought in an analytics whiz from the Boston - Chuck Woodaby March 29, 2025, 23:42:13 Fire Zach Hamer. - Poldark March 30, 2025, 5:49:57 Oh ok, I will take the L on this one then. I thought that was Hamer* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 23:14:03 Completely agree. Even if it’s all lies and exaggeration, the optics are horrendous - Blazer March 29, 2025, 22:29:40 Brad has never cared about player retention or creating a culture where players build together - JacobRDaugherty March 30, 2025, 8:59:08 I doubt anyone that matters outside of the program even notices the "optics"* - Carl Spackler March 29, 2025, 22:49:57 I guess it depends on what we think matters - Blazer March 30, 2025, 10:02:25 The hand wringing over TA is hilariously stupid - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 23:00:23 It very well could be because of money. But if someone is paying them more, then… - DT March 30, 2025, 8:09:20 I think the hand wringing over any of this, including the recent player movement, is silly. - Carl Spackler March 29, 2025, 23:08:11 Maybe crisis is too stark but it becoming an issue - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 23:18:14 Agree. But the coaching thing is a problem, just likely not the main reason for leavin ($$)* - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 22:25:03 No doubt. There’s a reason this spin is only coming out after Morez got bigger offers elsewhere. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 22:27:08 Tyler's biggest mistake appears to be not ingratiating himself with Kedric. - Chuck Woodaby March 29, 2025, 22:29:22 Is detlef actually Kedric?* - GMAW March 30, 2025, 2:18:44 Yes! I love the Fears family! JOLIET WEST TIGERS!* - Poldark March 30, 2025, 5:47:04 Or just maybe - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 22:25:35 I totally agree with all of that. We still have coaching issues with nepotism or that perception - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 22:34:45 I’ve been blocking idiots constantly the last few days.* - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 21:58:04 we're apparently in the top 4 for UCF guard jaylin sellers - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 20:47:35 Would seem like an ok get in a Justin Harmon type role* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 20:54:41 Basically being irrelevant?* - ATL March 29, 2025, 21:08:08 Nonono… He will win us a B1G championship* - Stu March 29, 2025, 21:19:43 Clayton is a bad man* - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 19:22:54 Sebastian Mack from UCLA in the portal. Chicago native. He looked great against us.* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 18:52:13 He's been good every time I've seen him, really tough, physical player. - larue33 March 29, 2025, 19:36:01 didn't have a single point against Utah State and 4 pts against UTenn - assassin March 29, 2025, 19:58:13 He’s a very good defender IIRC* - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 20:01:47 The question was ‘tenacious’ Ron - Stu March 29, 2025, 21:33:42 1,359 players have entered the portal since Monday* - Poldark March 29, 2025, 16:47:07 Good news is we only have 2 - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 18:13:05 3* - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 19:11:43 Booth doesn’t count - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 19:16:36 Right. We used to celebrate “creanings” - digs March 29, 2025, 20:01:40 Sure, he can go wherever he wants - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 20:14:59 Why don’t we develop him? Maybe coach him up. - digs March 29, 2025, 20:25:08 That was the plan - jdl March 29, 2025, 21:40:42 Oh, yeah* - Stu March 29, 2025, 21:01:23 Maybe he think he doesn’t need that or isn’t willing to wait? - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 20:39:47 Two way street. Exactly. - digs March 29, 2025, 21:16:40 I think the Tyler stuff could be problematic - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 21:29:36 ultimately, they're all replacement level* - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 19:51:29 The sport is broken* - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 17:45:15 Ok, I'm old, but college basketball has become a farce - RSMBob March 29, 2025, 18:38:20 Absolute nosign - Blazer March 29, 2025, 21:55:32 We agree on something* - JeffFrank April 11, 2025, 11:48:57 Cosign * - PapaDels March 29, 2025, 21:26:36 We throw Illinois jerseys on some randos for a few months and pretend they’re our guys* - Stu March 29, 2025, 18:45:21 Fuck UNC! If we had won the title in 05 I could check on the sport as a whole* - HeatMizer March 29, 2025, 18:32:16 one bullshit WV judge wouldn't let the NCAA enforce the 1 free transfer rule - assassin March 29, 2025, 18:05:58 I don't remember this, sounds pretty bullshit a judge can dictate that.* - gullit March 29, 2025, 18:20:05 A judge just dictated JUCO years no longer apply to eligibility* - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 19:50:01 If the NCAA wouldn’t have fought all this to the death - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 18:08:21 Tyler has been busy! * - digs March 29, 2025, 16:50:53 A lot of guys who want to shoot jump shots.* - Chuck Woodaby March 29, 2025, 16:55:40 did he call anyone a bitch?* - Poldark March 29, 2025, 16:52:06 Only the bitches* - digs March 29, 2025, 16:55:49 I’m sure everybody here already knows this, but - MrX March 29, 2025, 14:44:25 "His dad wanted more".......*sigh* * - ilinni11 March 30, 2025, 11:52:49 DGL is gone? * - jjlocke923 March 29, 2025, 17:05:26 Almost certainly yes, just a matter of time. Burned that bridge midseason just like with Tre* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 18:53:00 Kedric can’t tease apart when he’s being told the truth versus BS, but… - OB25 March 29, 2025, 14:47:41 It’s weird MoJo Sr called Ked and Piper on the same day - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 15:23:45 Piper got IndyOldSchooled* - illini222 March 29, 2025, 15:32:50 everything is fine goodnight.* - Ari Gold March 29, 2025, 15:52:19 Piper, no* - Sounder March 29, 2025, 15:38:10 yeah I think it's pretty clear there are two things at play - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 15:05:43 Is the rumor the offer is from Oklahoma?* - gullit March 29, 2025, 14:55:48 That’s a name that has been mentioned from the beginning. Porter Moser is Underwood’s nemesis* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 15:01:49 For everyone complaining below, I’m going to need you to show your math. This seems more like a - voiceofreason March 29, 2025, 13:48:59 Starting over fresh every year is exhausting - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 29, 2025, 18:39:01 And a DOGE-like waste of resources * - ATL March 29, 2025, 19:13:21 This is where I’m at. This is the new reality of college basketball. Players are hired guns - IlliniRunner March 29, 2025, 15:48:08 The sport is eating itself. Get what you can while you can, I guess* - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 15:55:24 I’m good. We are still in one of the greatest runs in program history - digs March 29, 2025, 16:50:12 And that run includes only one S16 appearance * - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 18:04:01 I thought we made the elite eight. Maybe I’m wrong - digs March 29, 2025, 19:51:20 which of course is just an arbitrary designation anyway. is it cuz it has a cool name? - assassin March 29, 2025, 18:07:13 sure but at this point I couldn’t give two shits about conference titles - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 18:11:47 if the entire marker of success is winning two games in a row instead of one - assassin March 29, 2025, 18:14:01 As Illini fans that is the best we should expect - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 18:16:03 I mean, that’s been true now for 40 years - Blazer March 29, 2025, 21:57:20 I think the results we've gotten to date are fine. Would love a longer run in the tournament - larue33 March 29, 2025, 15:47:54 I need a S16 every other year on average. Until Brad provides that for me I’m gonna bitch lol.* - nash March 29, 2025, 14:22:38 So a standard we've met once in 50 years?* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 14:40:46 we're among the top 5 underachieving programs in men's CBB history - Sammich March 29, 2025, 15:02:27 Preach. It’s OK to demand excellence. And qualified assistant coaches. - nash March 29, 2025, 15:20:23 Agree with that, though I wouldn’t use the round in the tournament as the success criteria. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 15:25:39 My criteria. - nash March 29, 2025, 15:29:06 By these criteria every single B1G coach should have been fired in the last 5 years - Blazer March 29, 2025, 16:22:23 I don’t expect them all every year lol. Ideally 2 min a season. More than that is ideal.* - nash March 29, 2025, 17:28:04 ooooo - Blazer March 29, 2025, 17:32:24 I keep hearing about this top 15 offense but buckets where difficult when mattered.* - gullit March 29, 2025, 14:03:23 We Couldn’t stop teams when it mattered. I think we were the highest scoring team in the big ten. - ATL March 29, 2025, 14:25:41 Agreed.* - gullit March 29, 2025, 14:53:25 that's like this guy on the 247 board saying we weren't really a 6 seed this year, more like an 8/9 - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 14:13:55 ok, an Illinoisan portal entry from someone else: kansas freshman big flory bidunga - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 13:37:59 Any chance we are using the Tre money to keep Will?* - ab75 March 29, 2025, 13:34:39 I like the cut of your jib* - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 13:53:07 I like where your head’s at* - Herman Blume March 29, 2025, 13:47:59 I’m sure they’re trying. Have to think there’s a high likelihood of Ben being back now too* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 13:45:45 Gravity * - larue33 March 29, 2025, 15:39:06 If we can’t recruit over him what are we even doing here?* - DT March 29, 2025, 15:05:17 Humrichous?? Please, no* - MtHoodIllini March 29, 2025, 14:52:24 hooray* - Tortillini March 29, 2025, 13:57:54 There’s always a chance. * - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 13:40:01 Why aren’t we trying to hire a new assistant coach and as quickly as possible? - OB25 March 29, 2025, 12:30:39 The coaches conference happens during the Final Four week in SA - jdl March 29, 2025, 14:56:29 I’m scared that underwood thinks jones can suffice, but I don’t think your statement is fair to - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 12:37:57 I had always assumed the Kwa promotion was just a nice loyalty bump, given the timing - Blazer March 29, 2025, 13:50:50 He has been great for the international stuff but seems pretty limited domestically. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 12:44:09 GA was on Boswell out of HS right? - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 12:49:25 Right, I don’t know if he’s a “connections” guy in the way TA/OA are - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 12:48:36 I'm fine with OA and GA as our primary recruiters - Blazer March 29, 2025, 14:04:12 Perhaps they are targeting someone on a team that is still playing* - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 12:33:09 If KB and or Tomi goes into the portal, we hit DEFCON 1 * - MC March 29, 2025, 11:38:48 Yup. Team is leaking oil big time. This sucks and I hate it.* - nash March 29, 2025, 12:50:40 Why do you all bother? This is where it’s at. New team every year. Gotta hope Brad and assistants - illini thunder March 29, 2025, 12:09:29 This is not where it’s at for most programs at our level* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 12:10:44 There are outliers…but it kinda is these days - digs March 29, 2025, 12:33:03 And we had 3 starters that “started college” with Illinois this year* - ab75 March 29, 2025, 13:35:58 My question will be, how many non-seniors/non-draft guys from that list end up going in* - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 12:49:32 Okay * - illini thunder March 29, 2025, 12:11:24 It’s not even April* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 11:39:28 Yep. It’s almost best to not pay attention and see what roster is in Oct * - MC March 29, 2025, 11:44:22 Agree. There’s no point in following anything during the offseason - IlliniOllie March 29, 2025, 12:10:01 I’m a big Underwood defender and will continue to be, but he needs to figure this out. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 11:29:49 He's done a great job getting the program back to the top of the conference - jdl March 29, 2025, 15:00:42 My thoughts exactly - Blazer March 29, 2025, 21:59:57 I’ve been a full throated underwood supporter since his hire - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 11:58:08 I could be wrong, but I don’t think there is any other top 20 program that has returned 2-3 guys - Blazer March 29, 2025, 12:05:57 We’ve made a habit of running off our own recruits. Now our recruits are leaving us. - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 12:13:50 And I suspect that one could at least somewhat lead to the other - OB25 March 29, 2025, 12:20:48 ^found the takeaway * - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 12:22:26 Other schools probably know our players are gettable too due to the reputation we’ve built. - OB25 March 29, 2025, 12:53:53 In the previous era of just a few years ago, we’d be looking at a couple years of fears and Morez - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 12:17:24 I miss that. Can we go back?* - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 12:19:39 Yeah. Way, way too much* - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 12:11:57 Attrition is normal, but Illinois has to be near the top for teams that - OrangeSox March 29, 2025, 12:04:09 Right, that’s what I’m thinking - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 12:10:59 Yep, I really don’t think anyone with our success and head coach stability is in the same ballpark* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 12:05:32 We missed the last window of “calm” while sucking for a decade. - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 12:01:04 We’ll see how the summer goes, but I think I’m done with it* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 11:38:20 Yeah the volatility is exhausting* - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 11:43:19 And even if he puts together a good roster and has another solid year, the optics are terrible* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 11:58:05 And get to do this again in a year. I suppose the ends justify the means.. - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 12:03:59 hi Ron! I agree!* - Poldark March 29, 2025, 12:12:58 23-24 was special - Blazer March 29, 2025, 12:09:23 Exactly* - Ron McDon March 29, 2025, 12:23:59 I think Jake Davis will stay, if that helps* - OrangeSox March 29, 2025, 11:41:36 It does not. * - larue33 March 29, 2025, 12:20:15 A little worried we’ll be Iowa 2.0* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 11:42:33 Some good feels Illini stuff from the ladies team - Whitman & Green locker room postgame - OrangeSox March 29, 2025, 11:26:05 Big East POTY RJ Luis in the portal and the draft* - Carl Spackler March 29, 2025, 11:01:20 Damn he’s from Miami. Was hoping Antigua might have had a NYC connection* - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 11:03:20 Tre White to the portal rumblings, at least from this guy: - GMAW March 29, 2025, 10:51:36 Getting benched for a month probably had something to do with it * - meanjeans March 29, 2025, 11:53:56 Whatever at this point. Shooters and dawgs, pls * - MC March 29, 2025, 11:37:53 Will be his 4th school in 4 years now* - illinilosch March 29, 2025, 11:18:40 And now official* - OB25 March 29, 2025, 11:14:14 So… is TA just throwing daggers into the program at this point? - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 11:24:35 And the legend keeps on growing* - bjl63 March 29, 2025, 13:03:50 Or Tyler Underwood is that bad. Supposedly the 4 he pissed off the most - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 11:28:30 I keep hearing about this top 15 offense but buckets where difficult when mattered.* - gullit March 29, 2025, 14:01:13 It’s just a horrific look. If Tyler had coached at Duke first and was regarded as the top assistant - meanjeans March 29, 2025, 11:56:33 The university has rules against nepotism. They had to get a waiver to hire Tyler. * - larue33 March 29, 2025, 12:22:12 “This will save the dia $500k per year”. I imagine it went something like that. * - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 12:23:11 All guys who live in the midrange and can’t shoot from 3 - Blazer March 29, 2025, 11:36:52 Actual athletes who can shoot from 3 aren’t role players* - GMAW March 29, 2025, 13:13:02 Yep* - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 11:52:03 Tyler stepped into Anderson’s slot. - uofi1998 March 29, 2025, 11:30:36 Official, per Werner - Carl Spackler March 29, 2025, 11:13:57 4 years, 4 schools. Entire college life is nothing more than roaming around as a mercenary for hire* - OrangeSox March 29, 2025, 11:21:11 He went to 3 or 4 high schools too. So this is norm for him* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 29, 2025, 11:26:44 Doesn’t seem great for mental and emotional development but THAT’S WHAT THE MONEY IS FOR - illini March 29, 2025, 11:33:03 Damn.* - Toonces March 29, 2025, 11:06:48 “How would Morez and Tre fit together?” - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 11:04:38 Could still happen…somewhere else* - Orangeillini March 29, 2025, 11:17:42 90/10 rule - Blazer March 29, 2025, 10:54:14 Narrator - OWWDig March 29, 2025, 11:00:16 Delete* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 23:43:17 very relevant discussion as it relates to morez, dix, and underwood/illinois in general - snipes824 March 28, 2025, 22:56:48 Watching games the last 2 days, I feel like I notice 3 differences in these teams compared to us - Mrap24 March 29, 2025, 8:22:28 1 and 2 are related, and it's the choice Brad made. - larue33 March 29, 2025, 10:08:37 I don’t know that I saw 3 as much - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 8:58:06 Been thinking about this a lot - Blazer March 28, 2025, 23:17:52 yeah, it really comes down to the unicorn athletic 5 who can shoot - snipes824 March 28, 2025, 23:33:57 Yep. And I think with Morez we could have done a hybrid version of that. Alas* - Blazer March 29, 2025, 0:04:29 Theoretically there’s less upside to the Izzo model in this era, but I have to say… - OB25 March 28, 2025, 21:20:17 At least most of the tournament games now start after kids bedtimes - RVA March 28, 2025, 19:32:10 Indiana + Indiana State=0 players on roster* - Poldark March 28, 2025, 16:45:52 ooo - jdl March 28, 2025, 17:14:12 Maybe we get Bubu! - jdl March 28, 2025, 16:43:09 Are you suggesting that the wheels are in motion?* - ATL March 28, 2025, 18:29:00 The wheels are in motion, things are happening!* - Orangeillini March 28, 2025, 19:22:57 4:05 - ATL March 28, 2025, 19:26:24 Yogi and Bubu: package deal? * - osklister March 28, 2025, 17:13:17 Gonna need to stock up on pic-a-nic baskets.* - DocWalk20 March 28, 2025, 17:15:14 Ranger Brad Smith prohibits those from the training table. - osklister March 28, 2025, 17:31:41 Probably not after how young Poneman was treated on the IB* - Illini Guy March 28, 2025, 16:44:18 Who is Poneman?* - gullit March 28, 2025, 16:55:13 apparently he's becoming the next Worldwide Wes, so we're really gonna regret that* - Sammich March 28, 2025, 16:52:05 Shoulda invested in Swag U while we had the chance.* - nash March 28, 2025, 16:56:21 Morez to the portal. Basketball is dumb* - OrangeSox March 28, 2025, 14:55:01 What a fucking joke* - opossum jenkins March 28, 2025, 20:27:42 Sounds like Rez had a signed NIL deal - jdl March 28, 2025, 19:43:07 Lots of scuttlebutt online that players have problems with Tyler Underwood. - JFG March 28, 2025, 16:42:43 nobody here knows anything* - Orangeillini March 28, 2025, 18:40:41 I never claimed anybody here “knew anything.” - JFG March 28, 2025, 22:39:01 maybe the problem is not enough mid range jumpers? - biclops March 28, 2025, 18:35:46 So this is Kedric's full fan fiction: - Chuck Woodaby March 28, 2025, 21:09:41 Comparing Morez to two excellent, but somewhat limited players is a choice - OrangeSox March 29, 2025, 11:37:46 Don't disagree with most of this, except Kofi was an all-timer in screen and roll - Blazer March 29, 2025, 14:00:48 Two time All-American Kofi Cockburn had his development hindered. - opossum jenkins March 29, 2025, 10:02:38 Given Illinois held him back, I’m sure he’s shooting 3’s in Korea now?* - snipes824 March 29, 2025, 11:05:28 “Mr. Prince” - biclops March 28, 2025, 23:32:30 woof* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 22:00:42 Why won't they let Ty shoot?!?!?!? - jdl March 28, 2025, 21:17:53 If even half of that is true, we’re better off - John Coctostan March 28, 2025, 19:32:18 Tweet deleted or a bad link?* - RVA March 28, 2025, 19:06:59 "KP" - Chuck Woodaby March 28, 2025, 18:55:45 Not sure Morez Sr knows much about basketball* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 19:38:09 is there anyone worse who currently has an Illini press credential?* - biclops March 28, 2025, 19:04:53 Mark Tupper? Steve Greenberg? Marlen Garcia years ago?* - Poldark March 29, 2025, 6:55:00 I don't trust Ked. He is a lying sack of shit* - JacobRDaugherty March 28, 2025, 18:55:08 assuming those are actual direct quotes - snipes824 March 28, 2025, 18:49:32 If alienating players = not allowing them to shoot 12 footers - Blazer March 28, 2025, 19:27:24 I remember that exact shot. It was horrible and in the middle of a UK run* - CWR10 March 28, 2025, 20:08:48 Any connection to Andersons departure?* - biclops March 28, 2025, 17:39:34 I do hate a nepo baby. - nash March 28, 2025, 16:54:49 hi Blazer and GMAW!* - Poldark March 28, 2025, 16:44:08 Having an elite offense is terrible. Fire everyone!* - GMAW March 28, 2025, 19:51:46 The only things we were elite at were offensive rebounding and 2 point shots. - larue33 March 28, 2025, 20:16:46 We were elite at 2 point shots because we could play 5 out with Tomi - Blazer March 28, 2025, 23:25:32 When Morez is in the game, we aren't playing 5 out, are we? - larue33 March 29, 2025, 7:34:01 Morez certainly generated a couple looks at the rim every game through his rebounding - Blazer March 29, 2025, 14:03:06 oooo - Blazer March 28, 2025, 16:55:51 but if he's alienating players does that matter?* - Poldark March 28, 2025, 16:59:36 You’re asking if it matters what the end product is?* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 17:05:44 The end product (in terms of numbers) might not be the most important thing to retaining players. - JFG March 28, 2025, 17:08:24 Yes I understand that - Blazer March 28, 2025, 17:13:56 Attach to the name on the front and not the one on the back. - MC March 28, 2025, 16:18:24 Welp, this isn’t fun. I’m surprised we weren’t ready to pay up for him. * - LovetheChief March 28, 2025, 16:01:20 We were - jdl March 28, 2025, 16:28:33 And sure that there is a lot of “the grass is greener” going on with a lot of these moves - IlliniRunner March 28, 2025, 16:18:28 Or they’re getting a once in a lifetime chance to make life changing money* - John Coctostan March 28, 2025, 16:40:56 I think it’s both* - IlliniRunner March 28, 2025, 18:41:26 You say that like illinois isn't also offering life changing money - IlliniSax05 March 28, 2025, 17:32:20 I’m sorry but if you’re 19 and (for completely made up numbers) someone offers 1 mil - John Coctostan March 28, 2025, 19:11:50 I wonder why the SEC is suddenly so good.... - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 16:22:42 People wanted to jerk off to a no D kid from Iowa instead, I guess. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 16:08:39 You're embarrassing yourself.* - Chuck Woodaby March 28, 2025, 16:16:42 Thanks sweetie. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 16:17:57 Ant Wright insinuates that... - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:58:57 Delete * - ATL March 28, 2025, 16:43:27 OA>TA* - AintHatin March 28, 2025, 16:34:35 Jay Price* - ATL March 28, 2025, 16:15:39 Van Houten's Revenge!* - Sammich March 28, 2025, 16:16:28 Met him once... couldn't have been nicer... still followed the Illini* - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 16:16:19 Whenever I met him I found him to be an arrogant prick* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 28, 2025, 17:03:13 This was 2019. Probably had been humbled * - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 18:22:26 Yeah this was when he was a coach * - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 28, 2025, 22:42:51 As we always knew would happen. * - OWWDig March 28, 2025, 16:00:26 Indeed* - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 16:01:18 *closes browser, opens bourbon* * - voiceofreason March 28, 2025, 15:58:34 Oklahoma is a rumored destination* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:38:02 Where are you seeing that? If so, bwahahahahaha!! - Kajagoogoo March 28, 2025, 16:20:54 Because of the old Loyola coach?* - Potomac March 28, 2025, 15:54:22 LOL* - CWR10 March 28, 2025, 15:48:17 Only two things come outta Oklahoma* - Herman Blume March 28, 2025, 15:40:15 I hate this era of college basketball - IlliniSax05 March 28, 2025, 15:35:05 But from where do we get our BBMDL?* - timmer March 28, 2025, 15:34:11 If you are not a likely, first round pick - ab75 March 28, 2025, 15:34:02 Exactly.* - gullit March 28, 2025, 16:30:43 Getting 7 figures/yr for 4 years is life changing money* - IlliniRunner March 28, 2025, 15:45:59 Yep, as I posted below - jdl March 28, 2025, 15:39:53 Love Morez but I’ll offer the silver lining: he doesn’t fit what they want to do on offense - GMAW March 28, 2025, 15:28:29 Not just that, but I think this is a fairly easy skill set to find a replacement for, if desired* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2025, 15:36:42 I get it. I just don’t care. * - illini21 March 28, 2025, 15:36:35 I think the idea he's a detriment to the offense is overblown. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:35:30 Correct. Full professionalization with multiyear contracts can’t get here soon enough.* - ATL March 28, 2025, 15:43:10 Whether or not there will be a salary cap is huge - Potomac March 28, 2025, 15:56:16 It doesn't even matter if one exists.* - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:59:40 Honestly, that's when I'm really out. Once school isn't part of it anymore, I don't care. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:45:46 LOL* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2025, 16:01:33 Sure but this really isn’t it either is it? Sign players to two year pro deals. If they want to jump - ATL March 28, 2025, 15:48:55 None of that is going to change the rampant cheating... - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:50:54 It already isn't* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 15:47:28 It's hanging by a thread, but right now it still is. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:49:04 The NCAA's ability to enforce any of their rules is being steadily eroded - jdl March 28, 2025, 15:51:47 I don't care about the G League, the USFL (whatever it's called), or minor league baseball. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:53:06 Tomi’s gone?* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2025, 15:38:00 He's a soph * - jdl March 28, 2025, 15:40:35 This... technicality, sure, but it is correct* - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:46:09 Even though it sucks, that’s definitely true - snipes824 March 28, 2025, 15:34:23 Wonder if this means Ty is coning back? - illinilosch March 28, 2025, 15:33:15 But it's another sign we're not going to give a shit about defense* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:32:27 His D was really overrated, IMO* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2025, 15:37:12 He at least gave us the option of running something other than drop - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:41:36 When are you gonna run that D when Tomi is (hopefully) playing 30+ a game next year?* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2025, 16:01:07 With Morez playing 25 minutes at the 4 - Blazer March 29, 2025, 0:06:14 He's a great rebounder but not a great defender, at least yet* - Herman Blume March 28, 2025, 15:37:05 One of our best defensive performances was late season against Iowa - without Morez * - aimlessillini March 28, 2025, 15:33:56 Didn't we plummet in defensive metrics after his injury? - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:42:47 As sad as I am, this is kinda where I'm at too * - aimlessillini March 28, 2025, 15:30:03 Guess the rumors months ago about this happening were true after all - illinilosch March 28, 2025, 15:27:58 I am not trying to be a dick. His people were openly back channeling SEC and Big East - JacobRDaugherty March 28, 2025, 15:27:28 No interest. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:36:34 What if it ensures Tomi is back and another Euro commits* - JacobRDaugherty March 28, 2025, 16:40:50 It would make no sense to bring his brother in, I just don’t buy that one. - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:29:19 Tomi’s brother sucks* - CWR10 March 28, 2025, 15:28:16 So the big from Santa Clara makes a lot more sense now* - BradUnderwoodforprez March 28, 2025, 15:26:23 Who actually fits into our offense better, right? * - aimlessillini March 28, 2025, 15:31:41 Ultimately what I care about is wins and losses but some roster continuity would be nice.* - Toonces March 28, 2025, 15:25:24 We’ll be fine but this one hurts so bad - illini21 March 28, 2025, 15:22:53 I'm sure we'll put together a perfectly cromulent roster - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:30:33 I mean, I'm sure some of this is roster building strategy, but part of it is the nature of CB today - IlliniRunner March 28, 2025, 15:43:37 All very true and good points* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:45:53 I suspect it’s another year where we’re borderline top 25 coming into the season. - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:34:58 What's the story there (with Sarr)? I'm not following - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:39:21 Duke sniffing around * - jdl March 28, 2025, 15:41:32 That's where we're at - jdl March 28, 2025, 15:20:55 He can go fuck right off* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 15:19:22 Some players enter and withdraw right? * - illini March 28, 2025, 15:18:39 He's just a little airborne!* - IlliniRunner March 28, 2025, 15:29:48 He’s gone. Someone convinced him or his dad that we don’t let our bigs expand their game. - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:21:50 I guess they weren't paying attention to Tomi? - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 15:31:18 Yeah but this doesn't seem like it. Sucks* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2025, 15:19:07 2025 can really suck a fat one* - Jackie March 28, 2025, 15:12:50 Fuck that’s a gut punch. I really believed he wouldn’t* - snipes824 March 28, 2025, 15:12:04 I like Morez and hope he comes back but I'm not overly concerned about it.* - gullit March 28, 2025, 15:11:30 Meh* - Carl Spackler March 28, 2025, 15:09:43 Sadly, this needs its own thread. - HeatMizer March 28, 2025, 15:07:52 Please don’t go to a Big Ten school* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:07:22 And forgo a chance to boo the shit out of him? Went so well with Eric Gordon.* - Warrin'_Illini March 28, 2025, 15:08:39 I get that this is “good” for these kids. But this sucks. - IlliniRunner March 28, 2025, 15:05:03 Piper really has zero actual reliable sources* - illini222 March 28, 2025, 15:04:08 Tim Anderson pay back* - Tooldresser March 28, 2025, 15:22:14 Wasn't it supposedly Morez's dad though? - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:07:36 He had people telling him today that he was portalling and stuck to the Morez Sr source - illini222 March 28, 2025, 17:11:33 Sources?? - BradUnderwoodforprez March 28, 2025, 15:14:47 I imagine millions of $ has a way of changing things. - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:15:53 That's what I'm getting at - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:15:48 Everything is fine, goodnight * - jdl March 28, 2025, 15:21:58 delete* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 15:18:55 Yes. He said MoJo Sr told him any talk of Morez going to the portal is totally false* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2025, 15:12:52 How long ago was that? - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:14:54 Wednesday* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 28, 2025, 15:15:14 There you go* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 15:17:12 Don’t think TA caused him to leave but I doubt he’d be leaving if TA was still here* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:10:39 With NIL money in play, are players at high major conference teams following asst coaches? - shua March 28, 2025, 15:22:32 The legend of TA needs to be maintained* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 15:27:20 It's now apparent letting him walk over a pay increase was a bad idea... - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 15:14:54 Quiet quitting paid off!* - Poldark March 28, 2025, 15:09:44 This hurts so bad* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 15:03:51 fiddle sticks!* - Tooldresser March 28, 2025, 15:03:35 Fuuuuuuuuuuccccccckkkkkkkkkk* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 14:58:22 Fuck me.* - Warrin'_Illini March 28, 2025, 14:58:14 Shit.* - DocWalk20 March 28, 2025, 14:57:20 welp* - Sammich March 28, 2025, 14:57:00 Looks like everyone's out at IU - jdl March 28, 2025, 13:53:24 Jeff Goodman attaching Buzz Williams name to Maryland if Willard bolts* - assassin March 28, 2025, 12:55:54 That's really odd. A&M can pay whatever they want, and Buzz is from TX* - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 13:29:30 yah, I thought his whole goal was to get back to TX* - Tooldresser March 28, 2025, 14:48:37 Maybe he feels he can be more competitive in the Big Ten* - Potomac March 28, 2025, 13:40:59 Who knows, but if he turns down the cold hard cash for "competitiveness": more power to him. - osklister March 28, 2025, 14:41:20 Basketball is also #1 at Maryland, Basketball doesn't touch football - JacobRDaugherty March 28, 2025, 14:51:54 Not in funding per Coach Willard. He's worried about NIL money going to football, not hoops* - Potomac March 28, 2025, 15:24:07 Oh, quite agree. Football is king at most SEC schools. - osklister March 28, 2025, 15:04:03 That’s probably an upgrade for them.* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 12:57:53 Agree with that* - uofi1998 March 28, 2025, 13:29:39 Easily* - CWR10 March 28, 2025, 13:07:21 Ryan Conwell in the portal. He’d be a great pairing with Boswell.* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 9:26:57 I'd expect him to follow Miller to Texas. - Kajagoogoo March 28, 2025, 9:34:45 He only played for him one year as a transfer, wouldn’t be surprised if he’s more open* - OB25 March 28, 2025, 9:50:41 3 schools in 3 years, he's a gun for hire* - bjl63 March 28, 2025, 9:59:06 Spoiler alert: that are all guns for hire now.* - voiceofreason March 28, 2025, 12:27:35 He just wants to be dancing in the March * - meanjeans March 28, 2025, 11:47:12 seems like booth is actually in this time - snipes824 March 27, 2025, 19:58:34 I thought that was a bad/unnecessary move from Underwood even when it happened. - OB25 March 27, 2025, 20:04:34 nothing to do with tomi - jdl March 28, 2025, 9:06:23 I’m saying that there was always major eligibility risk with Tomi going into this season… - OB25 March 28, 2025, 9:14:13 minor risk at best * - jdl March 28, 2025, 9:58:43 Seems like an overstatement* - Blazer March 28, 2025, 11:07:46 I do think you’re understating the concern level that existed, his age was a big differentiator - OB25 March 28, 2025, 10:28:01 Agree to disagree - jdl March 28, 2025, 13:00:40 From the horse's mouth back in July - LWillhite March 28, 2025, 13:27:33 there was concern he wouldn't be eligible at all this year* - Potomac March 28, 2025, 9:11:39 disagree - jdl March 28, 2025, 9:57:58 I think Booth was Underwood hedging his bets in case the NCAA screwed us with Tomi * - aimlessillini March 28, 2025, 7:22:57 he was a guy who played 20 mpg as a true freshman at notre dame - snipes824 March 27, 2025, 20:10:37 I didn’t like his tape at all nor the fact that he couldn’t play the 5. - OB25 March 27, 2025, 20:19:39 Looks like we’re officially in it with Josh Dix, visiting Kansas today then heading to Illinois. - OB25 March 27, 2025, 15:21:38 If KU is throwing this kid $2 million I’d let him go - CanHartlebHireSnider March 27, 2025, 15:29:26 Other pattern I’ve noticed from the last couple offseasons - OB25 March 27, 2025, 15:37:33 I feel like Ivisic is currently in renegotiating mode - CanHartlebHireSnider March 27, 2025, 15:40:34 lol 2 million is absolutely insane if true* - illini21 March 27, 2025, 15:31:14 Illinois having Zoom meeting tomorrow with Santa Clara big Christoph Tilly - OB25 March 26, 2025, 21:17:43 If you told me we had to lose Tomi or Morez and I get to pick, I'd rather keep Morez - opey8 March 27, 2025, 6:49:53 Retention over everything. I don’t care about replacing our 2 guys. I care about keeping them* - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 8:53:06 Undy must know we’re losing one of them. I love Morez for everything you just pointed out. - voiceofreason March 27, 2025, 7:15:35 We have to carry 3 bigs.....a backup/3rd big has been on the radar since.... - Illiniphil March 27, 2025, 8:44:39 This guy won’t come here to be a 3rd big so I assume this is covering our bases… - OB25 March 27, 2025, 13:04:39 Agreed on the 3rd big idea, but this guy isn’t coming here for that. Underwood wouldn’t be courting - voiceofreason March 27, 2025, 12:40:18 Exactly, Tomi and Morez comined for 45 minutes per game. I'd assume we'd... - shua March 27, 2025, 9:10:02 Yeah but that’s with Morez ‘24/‘25 minutes. I’m sure he expects (and we want) his minutes to go up - snipes824 March 27, 2025, 9:14:50 I refuse to live in a world where Morez is not an Illini* - illini21 March 27, 2025, 8:27:00 If either of our bigs is playing for a different school next year, it will be... - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 10:29:30 Meh, this is the new normal. Nothing would surprise me in terms of player movement* - Carl Spackler March 27, 2025, 11:37:11 Sure, I get that... - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 11:38:55 I mean, I think we are going to have Tomi's brother and no Morez. I think Morez - JacobRDaugherty March 27, 2025, 10:50:54 hilarious* - Ron McDon March 27, 2025, 12:23:02 Is this Morez thing new? I swear I saw just a few days ago some rumors he is locked in* - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 11:12:32 It’s pretty unlikely that he leaves* - illini21 March 27, 2025, 11:39:50 OK, so... big nothing burger. Works for me.* - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 13:06:22 I think the Morez thing is old, everyone convinced themselves of it last fall - ijustkrushalot March 27, 2025, 11:38:44 Not a fan of that trade off * - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 11:02:58 That would be horrible but i also don't think Morez is going anywhere* - illini21 March 27, 2025, 10:51:29 or he knows it would be nice to have more than 2 usable bigs on the roster - IlliniSax05 March 27, 2025, 7:32:49 Tomi will at least test the waters, malpractice to not be prepared* - ab75 March 27, 2025, 8:59:33 for sure - IlliniSax05 March 27, 2025, 9:18:36 THIS is where I land... if either of them got in foul trouble, we we'd be cooked - aimlessillini March 27, 2025, 8:23:07 Given the way Underwood wants to play, no way. Not gonna find a better stretch 5 than Tomi. - Carl Spackler March 27, 2025, 6:59:31 We have 3 guys who could be first team all Big Ten next year. We cannot fuck this up.* - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 10:29:59 Yep. Love Rez but we need a stretch 5 and we already have one of the best on the roster. * - Tuscy March 27, 2025, 8:28:53 ^the best returning offensive rebounder in CBB. If Dix is worth $2M, Morez is worth 4.* - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 10:30:31 100%. And I love morez but this is true* - John Coctostan March 27, 2025, 8:25:20 Second-team all-West Coast Conference this season* - Potomac March 27, 2025, 6:00:07 LOL - biclops March 26, 2025, 19:45:05 Owen Freeman to Creighton - assassin March 26, 2025, 18:35:53 They going to have money for Dix?* - opossum jenkins March 26, 2025, 18:48:34 Things the accountant for a pron company says?* - SurfTheBoneyard March 27, 2025, 6:01:31 Sounds like Willard to Nova - biclops March 26, 2025, 18:04:01 every columnist that said a peep about transfer ruining the game better light this up. fucking crazy - John Coctostan March 27, 2025, 10:34:23 Rinse/repeat: I really don't like all of the Johnny Come Latelies who show up at... - uofi1998 March 27, 2025, 11:17:06 Post columnist argues why it may make sense in a college salary cap era - Potomac March 27, 2025, 6:58:27 wtf? what an idiot. * - memyselfandillini March 26, 2025, 21:16:59 Wow, that’s embarrassing.* - voiceofreason March 26, 2025, 18:24:47 good. hopefully less pwnage.* - Ari Gold March 26, 2025, 18:19:46 The ownage goes back well into the Turgeon era* - OB25 March 26, 2025, 18:21:02 Say what? - Chuck Woodaby March 26, 2025, 19:24:13 Gary want wingy! *Danny Miller banks in a 3** - Tortillini March 26, 2025, 19:27:20 The signs were there - jdl March 26, 2025, 18:18:45 They’ll try to blame it on the timing of the portal, but it’s a total scumbag move. - OB25 March 26, 2025, 18:18:06 is he trying to compete with Hurley? - memyselfandillini March 26, 2025, 21:19:18 “Hey! Wha happened?”* - SurfTheBoneyard March 26, 2025, 18:12:00 Hey, buddy!* - opossum jenkins March 26, 2025, 18:32:23 Whoa* - opossum jenkins March 26, 2025, 18:08:01 WVU hires North Texas coach.* - OB25 March 26, 2025, 11:18:09 Sencire Harris in portal * - Poldark March 26, 2025, 8:00:27 Obvi Chester is on the move somewhere. * - uofi1998 March 26, 2025, 8:20:15 I heard a rumor from a booster connected to Kentucky saying TA to Indiana - JacobRDaugherty March 25, 2025, 22:20:58 The legend keeps growing* - bjl63 March 26, 2025, 8:55:23 I’m not knowledgeable, who is ‘TA’?* - TarheelIllini March 26, 2025, 8:30:43 ooo - biclops March 26, 2025, 8:56:46 TY* - TarheelIllini March 26, 2025, 9:50:42 no - biclops March 26, 2025, 19:10:12 ooo - Dilbert March 26, 2025, 8:49:13 Tracy Abrams. He's got a Covid year left.* - Tortillini March 26, 2025, 8:35:09 Age 33: he'd fit right in with Hoosier undergrads. - osklister March 26, 2025, 11:22:31 Dots - TarheelIllini March 26, 2025, 8:49:29 I know it’s likely not gonna happen but Morez in an Indiana jersey would kill my soul* - illini21 March 26, 2025, 8:28:52 That would be a thorn in our side. * - uofi1998 March 26, 2025, 8:17:17 Doesn’t seem like his name has even come up once in any Peegs reports or discussions. - OB25 March 25, 2025, 22:34:06 He is also a very plugged in Kentucky fan and very knowledgeable about - JacobRDaugherty March 25, 2025, 22:43:33 Seems like a pretty big fuck up by our side.* - voiceofreason March 25, 2025, 22:31:33 Supposedly he wanted OA money. I would think a middle ground could’ve been found. * - uofi1998 March 26, 2025, 8:17:44 Same. If some of our current guys end up there, it becomes even more of a mistake.* - voiceofreason March 26, 2025, 10:19:35 I don't see Morez going anywhere, but I could see Ty Rodgers being a pain in the ass... - uofi1998 March 26, 2025, 10:24:11 Agreed on all fronts. I could live with Ty being there at least. Morez there…crushing.* - voiceofreason March 26, 2025, 22:53:09 I choose to believe TA has been a double secret assistant under the table working back channels - Illini Guy March 25, 2025, 22:27:33 I always thought the same given he was liking illinimbb instagram posts all year - snipes824 March 25, 2025, 22:37:14 There hasn’t been much negative smoke for a while now. - OB25 March 25, 2025, 22:44:25 Pitino the Younger to Xavier - biclops March 25, 2025, 21:01:03 Ugh, he’s on the sports news tonight already here. Make his punchable face stop.* - voiceofreason March 25, 2025, 22:30:11 And the junior Phil Martelli to VCU. Also rumors of Fran headed to the Ivy League (Penn)* - OB25 March 25, 2025, 21:53:34 Same type of players admitted there as Ioway!!! - osklister March 26, 2025, 11:23:41 Gopher loser resurrected at NewMex?? Now to Xavier (or Villanova?)? * - illinijohn March 25, 2025, 21:32:56 Gross.* - voiceofreason March 25, 2025, 21:04:22 Hansberry. Going to suck to see him at IU* - OWWDig March 25, 2025, 17:04:03 I assume he just goes wherever Chester goes* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2025, 17:07:19 Watching some Dame Sarr clips… - OB25 March 25, 2025, 16:54:17 Reminds me of Luther Head * - meanjeans March 25, 2025, 22:39:12 Those announcers are awesome* - WhitmansFolly March 25, 2025, 19:04:51 Just saw Sommerville from Rutgers and Cadeau from NC. - GCIllini99 March 25, 2025, 16:24:04 Package deal? - jdl March 25, 2025, 13:52:41 Nothing against nobody: but if Mom/Dad get PO'd, you lose two players. - osklister March 25, 2025, 14:40:19 Thought this was gonna be about us going after multiple Iowa guys* - OB25 March 25, 2025, 14:19:47 I thought it was going to be about the Ivisic bros* - biclops March 25, 2025, 15:20:07 I mean, who they got? Seems like a lot kinda quit on Fran. - osklister March 25, 2025, 14:39:24 Our lack of shooting this year is gonna keep us from getting more athletic it seems* - snipes824 March 25, 2025, 14:28:29 They had some decent pieces but it is a bit weird if we're just gonna take Iowa roster - CanHartlebHireSnider March 25, 2025, 14:26:04 Thinking the McCollum hire gives them some gravitas in retention potential. - uofi1998 March 25, 2025, 14:29:01 True but he's a defensive, limit possessions guy and that's very much not the roster Fran had. * - illini March 25, 2025, 15:21:27 Interesting. TBH, I hate that Iowa got him. They needed a different way of playing.* - uofi1998 March 25, 2025, 16:06:46 Agreed, but if their pace is in the 350s I have a hard time seeing post-season success - bjl63 March 26, 2025, 10:54:42 New Givony mock on ESPN today still has KJ at #6. Fears at #7. - OB25 March 25, 2025, 12:21:15 Tomi is at 61 as well* - OrangeSox March 25, 2025, 12:40:12 15. Also not a mock, I think it's just a ranking* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 25, 2025, 12:25:12 19 ppg from Chicago - snipes824 March 24, 2025, 16:24:31 "his agent Daniel Poneman" - jdl March 24, 2025, 16:26:13 Who was that early podcaster: "Tonight I'll interview John Wooden, Dr James Naismith and Phog Allen - osklister March 24, 2025, 16:42:57 Greg Swaim.* - Illiniphil March 25, 2025, 14:26:04 YES, that's the guy. Wonder where he is now? * - osklister March 25, 2025, 15:27:41 apparently he’s into psychedelics now* - biclops March 24, 2025, 16:35:26 I guess if you fake it long enough on the internet, the bullshit sticks. - uofi1998 March 24, 2025, 16:27:22 Hodgson to UNLV - jdl March 24, 2025, 14:02:57 Josh Pastner!* - Poldark March 25, 2025, 14:21:35 I HAVE BEEN MISINFORMED * - jdl March 25, 2025, 15:24:42 jdl you idiot!* - Poldark March 25, 2025, 16:05:54 No relation to Roger Hodgson. - osklister March 24, 2025, 16:15:03 Or Red Ted Hodgson, Williamsville legend! - Kajagoogoo March 24, 2025, 16:15:51 Acknowledged. And still kicking... and only 78. I'm shocked.* - Chuck Woodaby March 24, 2025, 16:44:08 I'd have guessed he was near 90. He looked old when I was in junior high 40 years ago. - Kajagoogoo March 24, 2025, 17:02:15 I guess watching 6th graders take showers ages a man.* - Chuck Woodaby March 24, 2025, 17:13:18 replacing Kevin Kruger* - ECEIllinois March 24, 2025, 14:12:48 Minnesota hires Niko Medved* - ECEIllinois March 24, 2025, 13:24:33 Never put your basketball team in the hands of a Niko or Nico* - bbonb March 25, 2025, 13:10:15 your kids are trying to prepare for a tournament, and the coach is out bowling with his cousin* - Sammich March 25, 2025, 13:12:03 Keep hiring alums Minnesota, eventually one will work* - illini222 March 24, 2025, 16:29:19 Sad for my CSU student son. Niko has been loved there. - DocWalk20 March 24, 2025, 13:39:41 wait. so the last 3 Drake head coaches were all just hired by B1G schools?* - ECEIllinois March 24, 2025, 13:27:08 B1G loves the Drake * - jdl March 24, 2025, 13:35:46 Mackenzie Mgbako* - OB25 March 24, 2025, 13:20:56 Is there a site that compiles a list of all the portal entries? - illinilosch March 24, 2025, 12:19:21 get inside - LovetheChief March 24, 2025, 12:32:18 Awesome! Yep this is exactly what I was looking for* - illinilosch March 24, 2025, 13:51:35 VCU G. Brandon Jennings portalling. Suck it, Shaka* - bbonb March 24, 2025, 11:50:43 This guy has Brad Underwood written all over him. - OB25 March 24, 2025, 11:14:28 For bigs, we need to take the bielema approach. - uofi1998 March 24, 2025, 11:53:04 Can this also be the coaching carousel thread? Sounds like TX is done with Terry - biclops March 20, 2025, 15:06:32 Kevin Willard is not a happy camper - jdl March 20, 2025, 16:04:28 AD leaving B1G for ACC is a choice. Wonder if there is something else driving it* - opey8 March 20, 2025, 16:26:13 SMU has $$$ * - jdl March 20, 2025, 17:01:57 And fully understand their $ has nothing to do with ACC* - opey8 March 20, 2025, 17:12:46 But for how long? I don't think ACC survives long term but maybe Big 12 after* - opey8 March 20, 2025, 17:11:42 SMU is old money. They really don't care about the ACC money the same way a public would. - uofi1998 March 24, 2025, 11:42:47 Dunno, but everyone is in "get mine now" mode, so.... * - jdl March 20, 2025, 17:15:45 Maryland guy on Twitter thinks Willard forced him out* - OB25 March 20, 2025, 16:30:33 Maryland to SMU... I guess it ""could"" be considered a move up. (Kinda.) - osklister March 20, 2025, 16:57:01 Smart use of leverage by him* - OB25 March 20, 2025, 16:20:59 Sean Miller interview last night?* - Dilbert March 20, 2025, 15:07:05 LOL. Probably not formally but would have been efficient.* - DocWalk20 March 20, 2025, 15:11:10 Would he be interested in an ACC job? * - Potomac March 20, 2025, 15:10:08 Virginia? Doubtful. - Kajagoogoo March 20, 2025, 15:36:49 I also meant in next year or two with an inevitable opening* - Potomac March 20, 2025, 15:46:08 Fair enough. I wonder how much longer he wants to wait for one of these openings. - Kajagoogoo March 20, 2025, 16:23:19 I guess I’ll put this here - Vecenie new mock from today has KJ at 5 and Riley at 39 - OB25 March 19, 2025, 22:53:37 So... the expectation is that Will is gone... and yet I don't think I've seen a single... - uofi1998 March 20, 2025, 10:48:35 There’s talk that his family wants to know they’ll go top 20. - OB25 March 20, 2025, 15:20:32 He was 20 in some mock draft a few weeks ago - snipes824 March 20, 2025, 15:09:29 Is it wrong that I think Riley will be a better pro than KJ? I think KJ's lack of athleticism - Warrin'_Illini March 20, 2025, 8:36:51 I actually think that KJ will do much better in the pros. - illinilosch March 20, 2025, 8:48:22 If you need him to marginally defend someone he seems near useless in the NBA - memyselfandillini March 20, 2025, 15:44:07 True, despite the TOs his game does have a maturity. He should be crushing Austin Reaves tape.* - Warrin'_Illini March 20, 2025, 8:58:19 That seems low on Will. I still think he’d leave but that is probably the edge* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 19, 2025, 22:54:49 Cooper Koch. Will Iowa have anyone left?* - UofIL6 March 19, 2025, 16:57:56 half of Drake's roster? * - ijustkrushalot March 20, 2025, 9:47:12 Wonder if Bradley is in play?* - LovetheChief March 19, 2025, 20:18:32 Think a Metamora kid would be caught dead in that part of town?* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 19, 2025, 20:48:48 He grew up in Peoria and only moved to Metamora his last couple of years of HS* - NastyBoyd March 20, 2025, 8:30:16 Went to PND, right? - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 20, 2025, 8:32:22 yes for 2 years I believe* - NastyBoyd March 20, 2025, 9:41:13 I liked the little restaurant scene there. I get that familiarity breeds contempt, but - Nobster March 19, 2025, 22:15:57 Bradley had a Metamora kid a few years back! - Dilbert March 19, 2025, 21:53:38 LOL. And with a dad from Morton too.* - DocWalk20 March 19, 2025, 20:54:45 where’d you grow up, doc?* - Nobster March 19, 2025, 22:16:35 Went to Jr High and HS in Morton. Was a Senior when JR was a freshman.* - DocWalk20 March 19, 2025, 23:56:18 Even worse than Metamora* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 19, 2025, 22:10:40 Bryce Hopkins* - Mrap24 March 19, 2025, 12:38:52 Fenwick trash* - GMAW March 19, 2025, 12:55:11 DO NOT CONTACT* - Poldark March 19, 2025, 12:52:53 Rick Pitino has already lined up all the hookers he needs to land Bryce. - Kajagoogoo March 19, 2025, 14:48:28 DePaul?* - OB25 March 19, 2025, 12:39:55 Georgetown* - Mrap24 March 19, 2025, 19:50:33 Would a top program offer $$ to a guy coming off a torn ACL?* - Potomac March 19, 2025, 13:42:18 Josh Dix* - Ron McDon March 19, 2025, 12:24:06 Three straight years of 40%+ from three sounds pretty sexy - OrangeSox March 19, 2025, 15:19:51 Narrator…* - voiceofreason March 19, 2025, 17:23:47 Feels like a random account, but Illinois mentioned - snipes824 March 19, 2025, 13:53:59 Would love him in that role. He's pretty good, but also looks like he was born to wear an Iowa Uni* - UofIL6 March 19, 2025, 14:46:57 Would certainly match our current no defense philosophy* - Blazer March 19, 2025, 14:50:23 Fire Zach Hamer?* - Poldark March 19, 2025, 17:23:01 Kenpom defensive efficiency the last 5 years - Blazer March 19, 2025, 20:15:27 Our offense is still elite despite shooting like dogshit - GMAW March 19, 2025, 20:17:54 100%* - Blazer March 19, 2025, 23:04:47 That’s actually something I didn’t consider - snipes824 March 19, 2025, 15:21:31 Can’t wait to watch Fletch get him SHREDDED and shoot 27 percent from 3* - GMAW March 19, 2025, 15:13:51 Malik Reneau* - Blazer March 19, 2025, 0:28:26 In a heartbeat. I think he is really good* - JacobRDaugherty March 19, 2025, 12:25:34 Nope* - CWR10 March 19, 2025, 12:44:09 Would fit well with Ivisic but if Morez comes back I don’t think you could fit him in. - OB25 March 19, 2025, 12:33:28 I worry Morez is following TA somewhere. I hope I am wrong* - JacobRDaugherty March 19, 2025, 12:41:48 If that happens I quit college sports* - illini21 March 19, 2025, 12:47:51 It would suck big time. Love that kid but there is a reason rumors flew that he was transferring - JacobRDaugherty March 19, 2025, 12:59:10 Have heard that there is way more confidence in him sticking around now. - OB25 March 19, 2025, 13:51:39 I'm assuming Tim isn't going to get a very high profile job - illini21 March 19, 2025, 13:02:03 why? These guys are loyal to the guy who recruited him, but loyal above all the the dollar* - ArtVandelay March 19, 2025, 12:49:06 I'm kidding I just freakin' love Morez - illini21 March 19, 2025, 12:59:59 University of Indiana * - Poldark March 19, 2025, 4:34:35 All Wright is in the portal. - JFG March 18, 2025, 10:37:58 Just force him left* - Herman Blume March 19, 2025, 7:45:40 back to the blowfish? - lcubed March 18, 2025, 13:10:09 Obligatory - GrandmotherPearlsJam March 18, 2025, 11:46:42 dots - Illiniphil March 18, 2025, 11:00:20 Sanfort the younger as well * - jdl March 18, 2025, 9:31:36 Apparently DGL is liking tweets talking about DGL transferring after the season. - Illiniphil March 18, 2025, 8:57:32 He needs to be in the A-10 with someone willing to give him a green light. Could be electric* - CWR10 March 18, 2025, 9:19:54 He probably will but he's also likely to be messing with people a la Coleman. - Tuscy March 18, 2025, 9:04:08 Yep. I like the kid and hope he stays, but his skill set is easily replaced* - ISeeDeadHawkeyes March 18, 2025, 9:19:17 Escape from LA was a bad movie, but it got one thing right - Sammich March 18, 2025, 8:59:19 So stupid that the portal is open now, before season is over* - bjl63 March 18, 2025, 8:52:04 Blast from the past: Daniel Poneman is now a pretty prominent NIL agent.* - Carl Spackler March 18, 2025, 8:10:20 I saw a job posting for a small company doing data analytics for NIL deals - DT March 18, 2025, 9:18:22 Just like ADs hire out for coaching searches, lots of schools are paying for NIL analytics - LWillhite March 18, 2025, 10:45:43 Like, actually prominent, or prominent in his own mind like he has been most of his career? - Illiniphil March 18, 2025, 8:41:46 Saw him on twitter the other day offering to 'out' the schools who promise big NIL payments - UofIL6 March 18, 2025, 8:19:04 absurd that it is open during the tournament - RVA March 18, 2025, 7:53:38 I guess it's open already for players who lost their coach (like Iowa) - Potomac March 18, 2025, 11:12:55 Brock Harding's brother played baseball at Illinois* - CanHartlebHireSnider March 18, 2025, 1:21:56 Broglio Harding? * - osklister March 18, 2025, 8:12:47 Funny DT* - LWillhite March 18, 2025, 13:21:35 Hey, I resemble that remark!! - osklister March 18, 2025, 13:31:41 F-----------------* - bjl63 March 18, 2025, 11:03:43 Two top freshman from the MVC have entered - OB25 March 17, 2025, 23:56:43 If God got us, then we gon’ be - VIV March 18, 2025, 5:18:33 If Valpo didn't have the audio of Matthew McConaughey from Dazed and Confused loaded up... - Illiniphil March 18, 2025, 8:46:58 When did Valpo become known as the Beacons? * - Jersey March 18, 2025, 8:08:19 When the Lutherans got woke* - ATL March 18, 2025, 8:23:35 If he’s from Mexico how do you pronounce that first name?* - ATL March 18, 2025, 5:36:11 Todo* - VIV March 18, 2025, 9:07:33 go go Todo go!* - Sammich March 18, 2025, 10:42:57 1st step in getting him to transfer here- - VIV March 18, 2025, 11:37:00 Aye.* - MojoJojo March 18, 2025, 8:16:14 Quality* - OrangeSox March 18, 2025, 7:40:54 All Wright? Brother of Always Wright? - Chuck Woodaby March 18, 2025, 1:04:43 I did not expect to see someone - assassin March 18, 2025, 1:07:20 His Dad played pro ball in Durango* - HamptonSki March 18, 2025, 9:01:29 A short (narrow-gauge) ride from Silverton. * - osklister March 18, 2025, 11:32:56 Speaking of Braden, year 2 of Braden Smith transfer rumors likely planted by his camp… - OB25 March 17, 2025, 23:09:12 Not a pro prospect? * - Taz March 18, 2025, 4:31:31 Not long term. He’s tiny* - CWR10 March 18, 2025, 7:39:55   Searching