College Basketball Offseason: Transfer Portal, Coaching Carousel, Recruiting, etc
Posted by biclops
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on April 19, 2024, 10:45:02USC must have a lot of money for the portal -- they have 140 PPG from this year in players*
Posted by Quiz
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Previous Messageooo
Posted by EffinIllini
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They've added at least Claude to that list*
Posted by Quiz
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45 minute “Coleman unplugged” interview with Jeff Goodman dropping tomorrow
Posted by OB25
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Don’t care*
Posted by HeatMizer
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I don’t understand these responses
Posted by snipes824
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at worst he's going to say something like 'man those people are crazy. but i love em'
Posted by John Coctostan
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My comment was mostly in jest. I do think he’ll rile some people up though*
Posted by CWR10
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Agreed. It’s probably going to be really entertaining*
Posted by illini21
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it just that he has no filter. I am totally going to listen. He is going to say some great shit
Posted by Tooldresser
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Yeah I don’t either. I think it will be a funny interview but also kind of sad…
Posted by OB25
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Agree to all. At least I don't see him staying in the Big Ten but you never know.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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ooo
Posted by EffinIllini
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Bad Idea Jeans, Jump to Conclusion Mat, etc.
Posted by JFG
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What could go wrong?*
Posted by CWR10
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Coleman has been our strongest soldier. I say let it rip, young man.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I mean how hard can it be?*
Posted by Tooldresser
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ooo
Posted by Sammich
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oh boy*
Posted by biclops
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yah*
Posted by Tooldresser
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B1G updated
Posted by jdl
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Top PG in the portal (Javon Small) to West Virginia.
Posted by OB25
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Thread on Humrichous
Posted by biclops
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It looks like he blows out a tire at the rim often. Deadeye shooter tho, love to see that*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Oh it’s pronounced like Hendrick House.
Posted by assassin
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This was shocking to me as when I first found out Luke was “Good-y” and not just “Good.”*
Posted by OB25
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Disturbance at the Humrick House.
Posted by jdl
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Jack-knife at the Coda house?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Kerr Kriisa to UK*
Posted by assassin
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That’s a weird one*
Posted by OB25
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24-24 schedule news B1G games set
Posted by jdl Big Ten opponents are set.#Illini | #HTTO | #EveryDayGuys pic.twitter.com/I3bOMpVjGH
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Now can we all agree regular season title doesn’t mean that much?*
Posted by JeffFrank
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Compared to what? Winning the conference is an awesome achievement, especially with 1,824
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Except that there’s not a balanced schedule *
Posted by ATL
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If we win conference I'm hanging a banner and talking my shit just the same.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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damn straight
Posted by biclops
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I’m not suggesting otherwise. But unbalanced schedules make the argument weaker not stronger.*
Posted by ATL
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BOOOOOOOOOOOO no LA roadie*
Posted by uofi1998
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Counterpoint… YAY for PNW games!*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yeah but I'd love to combine either Oregon or Washington with a business trip
Posted by ATL
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When we played Oregon in Portland I was wedged between their cheerleaders and pep band*
Posted by JeffFrank
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My cat's breath smells like cat food. &
Posted by Tuscy
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ROFL*
Posted by DocWalk20
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lol*
Posted by Blazer
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So Ron McDon can't boo Luke Goode in Champaign?*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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Dots
Posted by Ron McDon
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Decent*
Posted by Mrap24
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No California trip, I guess it makes sense that they’re pairing those games together*
Posted by OB25
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nuts, that'll make it a little harder. Maybe i don't have to go to the football game now, though*
Posted by assassin
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Koby Brea to UK
Posted by jdl NEWS: Dayton transfer Koby Brea, the best shooter in college basketball, has committed to Kentucky, he told ESPN.
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Seth Towns will finally enter the work force
Posted by jdl Seth Towns will not be returning to college for a ninth season, he told ESPN. Towns had one year of eligibility remaining after missing two seasons at Harvard, one at Ohio State, then stepping away from basketball for a year. Averaged 14.2 PPG and 6.5 RPG last season at Howard.
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I'm kind of intrigued by Arhtur Kaluma -
Posted by NastyBoyd
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Kaluma or Christie would be great. Get one of them, get a shot blocker, call it a day.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Cam Christie in the portal
Posted by jdl NEWS: Minnesota's Cam Christie is entering the NCAA transfer portal, a source told ESPN. Christie will be listed as "do not contact," as he's currently focused primarily on the NBA draft process. pic.twitter.com/BI4PJsVhDk
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Man he would be great. Do not contact makes that a weird one though*
Posted by snipes824
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The Christie family has generally been considered ABI so I wouldn’t count on this one*
Posted by OB25
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Well that’s a shame*
Posted by snipes824
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That really sucks for Minnesota, I really do not like this new age.*
Posted by gullit
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It’s ok, they replaced him with Caleb Williams
Posted by OB25
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Yeah, I have nothing against their coach and recognized his progress*
Posted by Potomac
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He did a really nice job building that roster.
Posted by CWR10
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They've gotten eviscerated by all of this.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Some blatant tampering with their PG too *
Posted by jdl
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Get him and a Center and we're good*
Posted by UofIL6
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^^what he said*
Posted by uofi1998
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As I have always said
Posted by ATL
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Absolutely WANT!!*
Posted by illinilosch
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WANT*
Posted by Blazer
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christie would definitely fit the needed wing bill*
Posted by John Coctostan
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And Brazile from Arkansas. Obviously a weird year from him, but I’d take both of those guys*
Posted by OB25
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Brazile is a poor man’s Coleman
Posted by CWR10
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was he the "Hills have eyes" guy?*
Posted by Tooldresser
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David Jones not entering portal.
Posted by OB25
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Johnell Davis getting a huge bag from Arkansas and will be signing there*
Posted by OB25
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is this the bag?
Posted by biclops
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No, that's Jeff Frank's*
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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So the Discussion between Werner and Latulippe about how this sport will look in a few years
Posted by ATL
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So current starting 5 (will likely change with 4 open spots)?
Posted by OWWDig
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Rodgers/Boswell/White/Humongous/Morez-center will be TBD big man on opening day*
Posted by illini222 Posted by illini222 on November 9, 2019, 15:38:44, in reply to "Game thread: IL/Bears Cover 2 vs MSU Fartans ...."
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OOOOOOOOF*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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I’d hope we could find someone better than Rodgers to start
Posted by DT
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I have him as a starter until I see another starting five walk out on the floor.
Posted by larue33
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I think he's a winner and more than the sum of his parts.*
Posted by Herman Blume
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To be fair, Sencire only started 7 games
Posted by jdl
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nm
Posted by ECEIllinois
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Humichrous officially commits. Huge*
Posted by OB25
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Interview with Ben
Posted by jdl
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Somehow Geoff Alexander has become our ace recruiter
Posted by OB25
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ooo
Posted by AintHatin
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How many years of eligibility does he have left?*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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1 *
Posted by jdl
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Got it, like it. Get 'em in and get 'em out. We need a guy on the precipice of life after college*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Anybody else see his name and think Homunculus
Posted by ATL
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Danny Dyer's Chocolate Homunculus*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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Yes. Wish it were a better fit. *
Posted by Tuscy
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Awesome
Posted by Blazer
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Also, unlike Domask, Humrichous was in the conversation as a high level transfer prospect
Posted by ATL
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000
Posted by Tooldresser
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That’s big. Now just need a wing and a 5 and we’re cooking with gas*
Posted by snipes824
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And maybe another combo guard *
Posted by jdl
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Yes, a big guard too. Seems like we've got 3 wings who are going to play in Ty, Dre and Mercer
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Awesome. Get the Kentucky big or similar and I'll be feeling pretty good.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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rumor he’s headed to AL*
Posted by biclops
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Unacceptable. OA needs to pull weight.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Fire OA!*
Posted by AintHatin
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AO OA!*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard
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Abso love his videos. Bigger Domask, Riley Minnix. *
Posted by uofi1998
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Moves us from 67 to 51 on Torviks roster cast *
Posted by biclops
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Do we know if he visited anywhere besides us and LOU?*
Posted by biclops
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I think he visited Villanova as well*
Posted by illini21
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And Louisville*
Posted by CWR10
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Is he a major dude?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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What's major? Probably a starter and double figure scorer. Probably not first or second option
Posted by larue33
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I defer to Steely Dan on this*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Any major dude will do*
Posted by ATL
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fair point
Posted by biclops
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Dude*
Posted by ATL
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Sweeet*
Posted by illini21
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Woot. *
Posted by harb
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Humrich in da house *
Posted by jdl
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6’9” to be exact *
Posted by biclops
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Coleman will enter the portal while still going through pre-draft process
Posted by illini21
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Coleman and Luke got/are getting their degrees and been here for awhile. I’d prefer they not go in
Posted by LovetheChief
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Maybe it’s not the same people, but I’m struck by the dichotomy of…
Posted by DT
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Didn't Kofi do the same thing? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Coleman tells Illini fans to relax
Posted by OB25
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Our fan base is so insecure. *
Posted by LovetheChief
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Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
Posted by osklister
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very mature and good statement*
Posted by IlliniRunner
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He's not wrong*
Posted by ATL
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He’s dead to me if he ends up somewhere else in college*
Posted by Ron McDon
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I've never understood this. Especially now. Coleman needs to think about two things at this point
Posted by IlliniRunner
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That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Ok, didn't mean to be scoldy in my post. But reading it again, it could be read that way
Posted by IlliniRunner
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lol*
Posted by GMAW
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Since you can do both (draft and portal), it was the only choice that made sense*
Posted by snipes824
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Agreed. Smart move. I still think he ends up back here if he pulls out of the draft*
Posted by illini21
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I actually think there’s a good chance he doesn’t
Posted by snipes824
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Yep, no downside to it for him. Only leverage/upside*
Posted by UofIL6
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Yep, I hate it*
Posted by reggiedunlop
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Sad donuts on that one. Seemed pretty clear he was only closing the door on Illinois*
Posted by OB25
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Didn't he do exactly this last year?
Posted by Dilbert
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Pretty sure yes, feels like the exact same as last year*
Posted by Tbag
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Nope*
Posted by OB25
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We're running out of time for this "Mystery Wing" to enter the portal*
Posted by illini21
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I’m concerned but also ok on this being a rebuilding year. If Morez is the real deal you can
Posted by Toonces
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define 'ok rebuild year'*
Posted by John Coctostan
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What would be an unacceptable rebuilding year to you?*
Posted by Blazer
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unacceptable? something like 14 wins. very disappointed would be no tourney*
Posted by John Coctostan
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14 wins would be pretty stunning, and agreed it would be unacceptable
Posted by Blazer
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Ok. Let’s say 14 wins next year. Now what?*
Posted by biclops
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Who the fuck knows*
Posted by John Coctostan
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I’ll answer: not making the NCAA Tournament.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Meh. Given the 5-year run we've just had, one blip is fine, if that's all it is*
Posted by Blazer
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I don’t know. We will be young and basically a new team. Only one junior and the rest
Posted by Toonces
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#sources now suggesting that he’s not going to portal, so we may have gotten RayJ’d again
Posted by OB25
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Who was that wing? Jones?*
Posted by Blazer
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That’s what everyone has assumed*
Posted by OB25
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Again, still a lot of time for this to play out, and Brad has earned trust
Posted by Blazer
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Are stud level players portalling as often as randos, or did we just get lucky with Shannon?
Posted by DT
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Shannon was a 10 PPG scorer at Texas Tech, he was a big get but him turning into what he did…
Posted by OB25
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Shannon averaged 10, 2, 2 his last year at Texas Tech
Posted by snipes824
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sure but I recall it being widely understood we were getting something better than those numbers*
Posted by RVA
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He was considered an upper echelon transfer get, but I think that was because the actual top guys
Posted by snipes824
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Okay then that would really start to worry me*
Posted by illini21
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Xavier Amos (NIU) to Wisconsin. Pretty good pickup for them. Rumored for Jaden Schutt as well*
Posted by OB25
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So I was at the store earlier and saw a guy that looked very familiar but I couldn’t figure out
Posted by illini21
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Alan's been living in Champaign recently*
Posted by illini222 Posted by illini222 on November 9, 2019, 15:38:44, in reply to "Game thread: IL/Bears Cover 2 vs MSU Fartans ...."
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Ahh okay*
Posted by illini21
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I’m glad that illini222 was able to answer illini21’s question*
Posted by biclops
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I got the info from illini22 or illini22A*
Posted by illini222 Posted by illini222 on November 9, 2019, 15:38:44, in reply to "Game thread: IL/Bears Cover 2 vs MSU Fartans ...."
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whatever it takes
Posted by torinese
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Nico in the portal
Posted by jdl NEWS: Illinois' Niccolo Moretti will enter the transfer portal, a source told ESPN. The 6'2 Italian point guard and NBA Global Academy graduate has three years of eligibility remaining. Will have a good market due to his pace, feel and pick and roll creativity. pic.twitter.com/i7pZPjPuNJ
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There goes the Italian pipeline*
Posted by bbonb
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ooo
Posted by biclops
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Meh.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Had some potential, but seemed physically overmatched *
Posted by gvibes
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The legend of Nico from our Twitter fam base is embarrassing. He’s just a guy*
Posted by GMAW
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Twitter fan bases, or maybe social media fan bases in general, as a whole are awful
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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2 ways to look at it...
Posted by uofi1998
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3. the guy was nothing special*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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But he gave us 8 great minutes against Iowa!*
Posted by GMAW
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I’d go more in the middle of those two options
Posted by OB25
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Whispers that Dai Dai Ames is talking with the Illini staff.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I don’t think that is a great fit for either side. My guess is we’re settling on something like…
Posted by OB25
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Wasn’t really familiar. Quick google. Chicago guy
Posted by digs
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I think I'd rather have Moretti. *
Posted by larue33
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based on stats, me too*
Posted by Quiz
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Yeah, he's just another body, small one at that. I'm not familiar with his game, but
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I liked Moretti but we already have 2 young guards on the small side.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I wanted him to stay*
Posted by Tooldresser
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ooo
Posted by ATL
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Would have liked to keep him around. I am guessing Underwood has learned some lessons…
Posted by OB25
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ooo
Posted by biclops
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We're losing droids fast
Posted by meanjeans
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Have said before, Brad has earned trust, so let's see how this all plays out
Posted by Blazer
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This era of roster building is crazy*
Posted by UofIL6
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Something like that. :-( The four-year letterman will soon be a rarity.
Posted by osklister
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Damn*
Posted by illini21
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Adam Miller returns to Arizona State *
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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We need a guard with size. No thanks to you running him off.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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his mother is a moran. Fire Underwood.*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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Can she hoop though? We need bodies.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I am sure Underwood Jr. is recruiting her hard*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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I had all but forgotten he was at ASU.
Posted by illinilosch
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Aiden Mahaney to UConn *
Posted by jdl
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Sissoko to Cal *
Posted by jdl
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Well bye gif *
Posted by meanjeans
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just dying to play in the ACC *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Ask Sissoko!! *
Posted by osklister
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Jayden Quaintance to ASU *
Posted by jdl
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I know him, but not that well *
Posted by biclops
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So uhhh at what point do we get concerned about next year?
Posted by CWR10
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I'll say I'm mildly surprised that there hasn't been any post-Antigua portal news *
Posted by meanjeans
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Wait 2-3 weeks and then we'll see.
Posted by uofi1998
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CHAOS!*
Posted by Ron McDon
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would you say it's time for deucers to crack each other's heads open
Posted by Sammich
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So do I HAVE to go to a gas station in Effingham for this, or does someone come here? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Yes. I can suggest from several*
Posted by EffinIllini
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if you're in line for a head-cracker, STAY IN LINE*
Posted by Sammich
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Bring a bag?*
Posted by ibdoc
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For your teeth?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Teef, IIRC.
Posted by osklister
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also - baggie*
Posted by ATL
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Yes I would Kent*
Posted by Vandy
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I would start totally freaking out *
Posted by Stu
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I’m very bullish on Boswell, so I’m not entirely worried
Posted by snipes824
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Meh*
Posted by illini21
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define "concern"?
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Is this a repost from last April?*
Posted by ATL
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Do we have a TSJ waiting in the wings like last year?*
Posted by CWR10
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Maybe?*
Posted by ATL
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Soon, but not yet. Next few days should be telling.
Posted by OB25
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And regarding Humichrous, Sturdy says on their podcast that it’s an admissions holdup.
Posted by OB25
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I will never understand how these things aren't flushed out before the players become...
Posted by uofi1998
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Given FERPA and NCAA rules
Posted by Blazer
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I’m not surprised. This would be his 3rd school overall?*
Posted by biclops
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For the record, I’m counting Humrichous as in the fold until told otherwise
Posted by CWR10
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As most expected, Goldin commits to UM. May has landed quite the transfer haul
Posted by UofIL6
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Dayton’s Nate Santos in the portal. Looks like we offered him out of HS
Posted by biclops
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He’s a good player but not a difference maker*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Looks like WI picked up a couple of transfers
Posted by biclops https://x.com/GeoffGrammer/status/1784700955147006092 Camren Hunter from Central Ark https://x.com/DushawnLondon1/status/1784628719144824916
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Any Serbian players we are interested in?
Posted by biclops
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Ironic this was posted.
Posted by tvillini
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Nice on Brad. Go get em'.
Posted by JFG
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Trying to project and assimilate euros into the college game seems like a low ROI effort*
Posted by CWR10
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Big Ten list
Posted by jdl
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And Goode.*
Posted by Phytynlini
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Interesting to see those all lined up—shows the crazy turnover is universal, not an IL thing
Posted by DT
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This would drive Jim/Loren into retirement. :-))
Posted by osklister
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Greg Gard is in big trouble.*
Posted by Toonces
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oooo
Posted by Blazer
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Eff Wisco from now until doomsday.
Posted by osklister
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That's a crazy amount of ppg entering the league -- especially USC*
Posted by Quiz
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USC gonna have enough basketballs?*
Posted by EffinIllini
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And some great fg%*
Posted by Phytynlini
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Penn State looking rough with those pickups*
Posted by OB25
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Woj: Juwan Howard to the Brooklyn Nets
Posted by biclops
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so much for that experiment*
Posted by bbonb
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Goode to IU official.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Meh. IU has sucked forever, so who cares? They haven’t been relevant nationally since Cheaney
Posted by DT
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Dick, not Liz*
Posted by bbonb
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Lon Jr*
Posted by Stu
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2002 was the last time both programs had overlapping great years
Posted by RVA
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Yuck
Posted by Blazer
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Whatever
Posted by Walkon
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With you always. Also, come home Cam Christie.*
Posted by ATL
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Hey buddy
Posted by Jackie
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I wish him no good luck. And I wish IU all the bad luck.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Hi Ron! I agree!*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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Dead to me. I hope his misses every shot he takes and they lose every game.
Posted by voiceofreason
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he was always a sleeper cell*
Posted by bbonb
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That is heinous*
Posted by cpsteine
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I hope he loses every game he plays.
Posted by JFG Otherwise I would wish him best of luck.
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Same. Hope we crush them and they don't make the tourney.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I want the same, regardless of where Goode is playing.
Posted by osklister
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Also dead to me*
Posted by OWWDig
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Hey, best of luck to the guy. Wonder if he got a better $$$ offer? Such is life.
Posted by osklister
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who?*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Humrichous smoke
Posted by jdl Story on Humrichous committing to play for #Illinois next season:https://t.co/2hC2siTIrZ https://t.co/RvKvFYTJY9
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hmm. nobody else is picking this up *
Posted by biclops
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this guy is real high on Humrichous
Posted by Tooldresser
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Seems pretty much just a 1:1 Goode replacement *
Posted by gvibes
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I’d argue he’s closer to a Domask replacement*
Posted by CWR10
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Humichous took more 2 point shots in his last 9 games for Evansville
Posted by GMAW
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Good point*
Posted by gvibes
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If that’s what he ends up being then it’s a missed evaluation by Underwood and we won’t be very good
Posted by OB25
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Seems more like a bridge between the Domask & Goode roles?
Posted by EffinIllini
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He can do things Goode can't do, we'll see if it translates to this level.
Posted by larue33
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So apparently it’s pronounced HUM-rick-house.
Posted by Herman Blume
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Mighty mighty... just letting it all hang out. *
Posted by osklister
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Goode? Who? (link to Humrichous video)
Posted by Tooldresser
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Love the stroke. Hopefully we never have to switch on D. *
Posted by Tuscy
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so that leaves needing a #5 and a #2 at least? *
Posted by Potomac
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a big ole 5, that is what we need*
Posted by Tooldresser
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I trust UNDY to build the roster but yeah, can't build the whole thing out of wings.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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BBMDL!*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Antigua's rehiring should have been conditional on him bringing at least one good transfer with him*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Very excited about this guy. Get him in with Fletch ASAP*
Posted by CWR10
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Agreed. I can’t tell if the ball handling and athleticism will hold up at this level
Posted by snipes824
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I think BYU was the only high major they played. He had 8pts on 3-8 shooting.
Posted by biclops
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yeah. watching us smother the morehead st kid gives me some pause that the skill
Posted by John Coctostan
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we didn't think much of Domask either, so I am optimistic
Posted by Tooldresser
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Lots of smoke elsewhere too, seems like all that’s left is the official announcement.*
Posted by OB25
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Seems like we’re pretty good at this whole thing. *
Posted by assassin
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Thanks so much for reeling in these xfers! We really needed it.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Hunter is returning to Kansas. *
Posted by assassin
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Closet Hunter fan. Wish he was #ourdouche* >>>>>>>
Posted by Herman Blume
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I know he'll make some NIL money but that's gotta be pretty embarrassing
Posted by RVA
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Shrug. At the presumed NIL salary, it's effectively a nice initial employment*
Posted by UofIL6
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Wow I didn't even know he had the option of returning*
Posted by illini21
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class of 2020, has the COVID year just like Coleman *
Posted by jdl
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is he on the Jalen Coleman-Lands eligibility plan?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Jess Settles?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Evan Eschmeyer?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Does Izzo get donuts?
Posted by jdl NEWS: Michigan State guard AJ Hoggard has entered the transfer portal, sources told ESPN.
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Oof, State’s roster is looking rough.
Posted by CWR10
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T-Rank preseason projections has them 16th
Posted by jdl
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Don't see it mentioned here but Domask has officially exhausted all of his eligibility.
Posted by Tuscy
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Until the NCAA rules that he hasn’t.*
Posted by JFG
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He said that was over. Does that mean he's done pursuing it and could re-visit it? Or...
Posted by Tuscy
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I didn’t see him say that was over. Was that in an interview?
Posted by JFG
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Found it...
Posted by Tuscy
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His dad also put up a “goodbye” tweet
Posted by illini21
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Could be. I still think the wording implies things could change.
Posted by JFG
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He could appeal but seems pretty clear to me he's moving on*
Posted by illini21
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ooo
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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18 hours ago
Posted by HamptonSki
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What is the timeline on Humichrous? Like is he taking any more visits?*
Posted by biclops
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His decision making process is humming along*
Posted by CWR10
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Not supposed to. Hopefully will have an answer within a few days*
Posted by OB25
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Boogie Fland following Cal to Arkansas
Posted by assassin
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The Boogie Wooga dream dies before it even got going *
Posted by jdl
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boo
Posted by biclops
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Chucky Hepburn to Louisville*
Posted by assassin
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HS state finals staying at the SFC
Posted by jdl
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Another big name into the portal, Kadary Richmond from Seton Hall
Posted by OB25
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000
Posted by Tooldresser
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Goodman saying St. Johns is the favorite*
Posted by illini21
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I'd take Richmond, Poplar, B-Hum, and Onyenso. RUMORS Illinois may take 5 more xfers.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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we only have four more openings*
Posted by Potomac
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For now*
Posted by OB25
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you win, with Nico now in the portal*
Posted by Potomac
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ooo
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Norchad Omier from Miami in the portal
Posted by OWWDig
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Domask to the draft
Posted by jdl
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"At this time..."
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I would want Wooga Poplar even if he couldn't play. *
Posted by larue33
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Every shot he makes should be followed by the "AH-WOOGA" horn *
Posted by Jersey
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Ben Humichrous on campus today, big priority recruit for the staff that we need to close.
Posted by OB25
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He’s Ben Humungous if he comes here.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard
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So hard to think about where a guy like this would fit in given the flux of roster construction.
Posted by OWWDig
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He’s your #2 scorer. Get the wing from Memphis and you have a similar 2-3 from this year *
Posted by uofi1998
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David Jones? I figure he'll be in the draft*
Posted by OWWDig
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Yes. There are whispers he could portal and we have OA and TA connections to him*
Posted by uofi1998
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ooo
Posted by JeffFrank
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That would be great*
Posted by OWWDig
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It won’t happen, but fun to think about the offense if we get him and Domask gets the waiver
Posted by OB25
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If we make the elite 8 again and have the 100th ranked defense, I’m good. *
Posted by uofi1998
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Werner and Trotter talked about him quite a bit
Posted by biclops
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thanks, bi*
Posted by OWWDig
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Big time want. He would add a lot of offensive punch
Posted by CWR10
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A better Luke Goode?*
Posted by UofIL6
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The vision certainly seems to be bigger than that. I think he’s a definite starter…
Posted by OB25
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Having only watched his highlight videos, WANT.
Posted by uofi1998
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That's the impression i get reading Pipers posts*
Posted by illini21
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I love Underwood’s adaptability but he’s also very reactionary, sometimes to a fault.
Posted by OB25
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Well, if his response to having the best offense in the country is "let's kinda try that again"...
Posted by JFG
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Yeah that basically sounds like "recruiting to a system". Which, yes please *
Posted by meanjeans
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So...a 3 or a 4?*
Posted by OWWDig
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Maybe a 3 on offense and 4 on defense?*
Posted by OB25
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I think he has no chance of guarding threes at this level. *
Posted by larue33
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So Booth off the bench?*
Posted by OWWDig
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Probably. I don't think he can play the 5. *
Posted by larue33
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so Wisconsin sources complaining we tampered with Storr
Posted by Tooldresser
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It’s out kick. *
Posted by uofi1998
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I think it's more likely Storr was initiating it*
Posted by KCWildcat
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all based off an MSU guy's crystal ball pick on 247 *
Posted by jdl
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Source: Bro Trustme.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard
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I mean if Justin Thind says it, it must be true *
Posted by meanjeans
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The first sentence seems to indicate Storr tampered with Wisconsin. *
Posted by illini
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I wonder if Storr's family will pull a Domask and question their sources on this*
Posted by ATL
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We probably did. Who cares? There are no rules anymore*
Posted by HamptonSki
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If you’re not… backchannelling… you’re not recruiting. *
Posted by uofi1998
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And any proof of it in this article? Nope. All just speculation*
Posted by ibdoc
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Anthony Longstreet would like to request Wisconsin to show us the checks.*
Posted by JFG
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Wow that’s a name I had completely forgot about*
Posted by illini21
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And does it really even matter? It's not like he's transferring here.
Posted by illinilosch
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getting busted for tampering on a guy who didn't come here would fit the "so Illinois" definition*
Posted by Sammich
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Is that GMAW’s music I hear?*
Posted by HamptonSki
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Wisconsin and Outkick (but especially Outkick) can eat shit*
Posted by AintHatin
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Fears now 15th in ESPN's rankings
Posted by jdl
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Dropping a 50 burger has to be good for your stock*
Posted by snipes824
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Their rankings suck but thats still HOT*
Posted by illini21
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Ohio State’s Scotty Middleton to Seton Hall. *
Posted by assassin
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does he know?*
Posted by biclops
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Heh, Charlie Villanueva confirms the “Charlie’s Angels” story
Posted by OB25
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Oh, man, the number of nattys we could’ve had if Self hadn’t bailed*
Posted by timmer
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he’s won 2 in 21 years at KU; Hurley’s won 2 in the past 2 years*
Posted by bbonb
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so 5*
Posted by cpsteine
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OTOH, Self still has state-of-the-art toupees. So he's got that going for him. Which is nice.
Posted by osklister
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Those are the best plugs money can buy.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Adfession: I have no idea where the "Self wears a toupee" bit on here came from*
Posted by IlliniRunner
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My sister-in-law knew him at OSU. He was balding then.
Posted by Chicago1995
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Some pics of BS as a college player were posted, and his hairline was receding back then.
Posted by Illiniphil Pics from Tulsa and Illinois hint that if he was sporting a toup by then, they weren't exactly the best. Color differences and some weird head ridges are often pointed to as evidence, as were odd sweat patterns.
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There was the hat in the ocean picture and the constant rubbing of one of said ridges
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
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It came from these bros not being able to handle how mad sexy Coach Dreamboat is*
Posted by Jackie
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LOL.
Posted by Illiniphil
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nate blue is still seething somewhere*
Posted by suburbanmyth --not your father's republican party
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RJ Davis is also coming back to UNC
Posted by assassin
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Trey Townsend to AZ
Posted by jdl NEWS: Oakland transfer Trey Townsend, the Horizon League player of the year, has committed to Arizona, he told ESPN.
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Great pickup for Lute*
Posted by bbonb
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So....Domask played in the Portsmouth Invitational?
Posted by ATL Highlighted five standouts from the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament:
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Yes, doing well so may not even want that waiver *
Posted by jdl
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My guy D'Stone Dubar ended up at Tennessee
Posted by OrangeSox
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I fully support these players having the right to move freely, but man does it lessen the experience
Posted by VIV
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Hard to tell yet
Posted by jdl
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I’ve thought this more than I’ve actually felt it.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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I agree. Also, we had 4 senior starters this season. Even in the pre-NIL world we were due for a
Posted by meanjeans
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Of course we had so many seniors in part due to the portal
Posted by DT
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Exactly, plus an assistant coach.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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i'll still root for whoever is in our shirt
Posted by VIV
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Yep*
Posted by Blazer
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This is me
Posted by snipes824
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Agreed, as long as they are winning. Disengagement in down years will be far easier for
Posted by voiceofreason
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Definitely agree with this. No real reason to keep caring about anything during a bad season*
Posted by OB25
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Man, I don't get this at all
Posted by Blazer
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For me, it was not a fun team to watch.
Posted by larue33
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Yeah it was not a fun team to watch for a variety of reasons.
Posted by illinilosch
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I was agreeing with the point about a really shitty season, not that team specifically.
Posted by OB25
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Got it, that makes more sense
Posted by Blazer
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I wouldn’t be able to not watch, but I think my level of investment would be quite low.
Posted by OB25
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that seems less like rooting for a team, and more like rooting for your own endorphin rush
Posted by Sammich
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well said*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Half the roster is not ideal, but I can deal with it. 3-4 freshman new, 3-4 transfers new.
Posted by JFG
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Everyone wants this guy
Posted by jdl Hawaii center Mor Seck (@seckmor23) has received interest from the following programs:
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Mor Seck’s in high demand across US campuses.*
Posted by DT
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We now have the Big O to follow the Mor Secks of the portal*
Posted by UofIL6
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That looks like a list we can top*
Posted by OWWDig
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One would certainly hope so*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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Goode to Indiana..barf. Also, does UI only offer online MBAs?*
Posted by Tooldresser
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He's from Indiana and something like 99% of his family are either alums or currently go there.
Posted by illinilosch
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Was bound to happen eventually but this sucks out loud*
Posted by Blazer
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(he actually hasn't committed yet) *
Posted by jdl
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I meant bound to happen that one of our guys transfers to a conference rival
Posted by Blazer
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Oh come the fk on*
Posted by cpsteine
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I was fine if he wanted to xfer, but to IU? He'll be dead to me*
Posted by OWWDig
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Same*
Posted by Tooldresser
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He better not hit a Nick Anderson-like bomb to beat us*
Posted by Potomac
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makes sense. He'll get more tick at a lesser program. Good fit.*
Posted by Phytynlini
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*acknowledged**
Posted by Nobster
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I don't know that he'll get more tick. They are compiling some talent*
Posted by OWWDig
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And he has the same limitations
Posted by jdl
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Yeah. Iowa and Indiana transfers don't really work for me.
Posted by JFG
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Yea. I wish it was still mostly taboo to xfer within conference*
Posted by OWWDig
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Same*
Posted by illini21
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Only I didn’t say fudge
Posted by Jackie
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Not quite yet but seems to be trending that way. So gross*
Posted by illini21
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There isn't added value to brick and mortar over online*
Posted by opey8
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For many I suggest there is less value to brick and morter*
Posted by ab75
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Agree completely *
Posted by opey8
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Yes there is*
Posted by Tooldresser
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Okay, boomer*
Posted by opey8
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I agree. Should have clarified I was talking about Goode to IU
Posted by illini21
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Seth Trimble returning to UNC. *
Posted by assassin
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Izzo is actually portalling!
Posted by jdl BREAKING: Omaha transfer forward Frankie Fidler has committed to Michigan State, he tells @On3sports.
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Greg Gard is fucked *
Posted by OB25
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Hawkins tweets that he's 100% committed to the draft and his Illini career is over*
Posted by GMAW
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Congrats to him and wish him all the luck. The draft board is about as weak as it can get
Posted by OrangeSox
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Guessing he still portals after going through the process, but hopefully he gets good feedback
Posted by OB25
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I don’t think so*
Posted by GMAW
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That's actually changed
Posted by jdl
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So what are the dates now? May 1st to be eligible to transfer?
Posted by OWWDig
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Correct *
Posted by jdl
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thx*
Posted by OWWDig
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Good for him. Will always have fond memories*
Posted by illini21
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Coleman saying off to the nba, per his twitter.*
Posted by Toonces
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Attn Coach Antigua
Posted by jdl NEWS: Kentucky center Ugonna Onyenso has entered the transfer portal, source told ESPN. He announced earlier this month he was entering the NBA draft.
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We need a rim protector in the worst way. I would love this*
Posted by snipes824
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I don't think he shoots 3s -- so I'm not sure if he fits what our latest style is*
Posted by Quiz
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Dain replacement*
Posted by JeffFrank
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By comparison to this guy on offense, Dain is Nikola Jokic. *
Posted by larue33
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He is a shot blocking machine. LIKES*
Posted by OrangeSox
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His performance doesn't indicate much of an NBA future so far*
Posted by Potomac
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He is, but that's pretty much all he is. No offense, decent O rebound numbers. *
Posted by larue33
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Onyenso + Boswell would be the makings of a very stout defense*
Posted by CWR10
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And Ty *
Posted by jaycee
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Ty wasn't really all that great on D *
Posted by jdl
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He really wasn't. But I think there is a ceiling there that is still unlocked
Posted by Blazer
|
Highlights
Posted by OB25
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Big block against Lieb in there.*
Posted by Illini Guy
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Without knowing anything, I’d say there’s a high likelihood we end up with that guy.
Posted by OB25
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This guy, Jones, and Humichrous, and buy your Elite 8 tickets. *
Posted by uofi1998
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At least 2nd weekend tix. Get Domask back too and now we're talking*
Posted by illinilosch
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WANT.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Seems like he was a much more aggressive offensive player in limited time his freshman year
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Jase Butler staying in conference
Posted by snipes824
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This confuses me a bit -- figured he'd opt for a team where he could star to make nil later
Posted by Quiz
|
You leave an Elite 8, conference champ with a long basketball history to play for Washington?*
Posted by LovetheChief
|
Two words: Danny. Sprinkle.*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Related to Annie?*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
It's probably always been this way and I was just too stupid to see it
Posted by GMAW
|
Rarely are life choices simple. And perspectives change over time and as other variables change.*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Apparently was looking for freshman year PT*
Posted by snipes824
|
He wants playing time and he wants to stay out west*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Also add his recruiting coach left*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Closer to home, and more NIL$. I'm assuming it was a mutual decision to cut him loose.*
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Final ESPN 100 rankings
Posted by biclops
|
RJ Melendez back in the portal*
Posted by OB25
|
Not on the Podz track?*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
What is the time table or estimate to know anything on Domask?*
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
|
Update
Posted by jdl #illini coach Brad Underwood had no update on Marcus Domask's waiver process today.
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^^No update^^*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
It’s the NCAA so there’s no time table. Could be tomorrow, could be weeks from now*
Posted by OB25
|
Would think a decision would need to be made before the draft deadline?
Posted by EffinIllini
|
You would think so but the NCAA has never seemed to care about any of that stuff
Posted by OB25
|
they like to pretend they're entirely ignorant of the concept of professional sports
Posted by Sammich
|
They like to pretend a lot of things*
Posted by GMAW
|
They will approve it in two weeks so we build around him, then deny it in October.*
Posted by DT
|
Or they approve it after we’ve spent all our money and we have to watch him go to MSU or Purdue
Posted by OB25
|
I think there's a more obvious in-conference destination *
Posted by jdl
|
this is correct.*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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god, kill me now*
Posted by cpsteine
|
Enough of this Hoosier bullshit.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Think he meant Wisconsin *
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
|
Ah, could be. If he wants to play with nobody, maybe.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I'm hoping we make a big splash with OA on board, but today makes me sad.
Posted by JFG
|
I am excited about whatever plays out. We are a transfer blue blood*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
Even though I can’t stop following it, I’m kind of ready to hit the fast forward button as well
Posted by OB25
|
As I said below, that was the case in 2022
Posted by Blazer
|
Yeah. I’m hoping for a similar level team next year
Posted by DT
|
I’ve been pretty confident that we’ll have another top 15 team by the time portal season is over
Posted by CWR10
|
Need one of Hawkins or Domask. If we get either, I think we're totally fine on culture.
Posted by meanjeans
|
Domask please*
Posted by HeatMizer
|
Neither one of those guys on their own is going to instill a culture.
Posted by OB25
|
Ty is the guy*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
nothing a little seal team training can’t fix *
Posted by biclops
|
TNT*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
I’m dynamite *
Posted by biclops
|
oi*
Posted by Sammich
|
Torvik 2025 projections
Posted by jdl
|
suck it, Bradley*
Posted by bbonb
|
we need to land some big fish*
Posted by biclops
|
Trilly Donovan (on his Discord) says there are legs to the Coleman transfer rumors
Posted by OB25
|
I would hate for him to be in the B1G, but the Tar Holes? FUCK RIGHT OFF*
Posted by Jackie
|
I’ll admit it- I’d feel the same way about him I do the others that transfer out
Posted by Ron McDon
|
Totally at peace with this. Just please don't let it be a B1G program*
Posted by Blazer
|
I'm happy to have this be the end of the fifth-year bonus*
Posted by Potomac
|
It would definitely suck but if he can get more money I don't blame him at all
Posted by illini21
|
Also, why not try a different place for your swan song? I wouldn't blame him or hold it against him
Posted by Herman Blume
|
It’s like a year abroad.*
Posted by DT
|
...in North Carolina*
Posted by IlliniRunner
|
I think someone else made a good comment. The money will likely be what the money is.
Posted by tvillini
|
And given it’s a brand new team, why not?
Posted by ab75
|
And given it’s a brand new team, why not?
Posted by ab75
|
I don’t think him entering means he’s definitely transferring
Posted by snipes824
|
this has reached "trade Fields or keep him" levels for me in record time
Posted by Sammich
|
O Antigua coming back is official, no? Hopefully he brings some dudes with him.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
yes, official*
Posted by biclops
|
Minnesota's Elijah Hawkins in the portal
Posted by assassin
|
Mason Gillis to Duke
Posted by assassin
|
That's a significant loss for Purdue. Only Loyer and Smith returning as starters now. They're in
Posted by meanjeans
|
Expected though
Posted by jdl
|
Gillis was not a starter. Kaufman-Renn returns also*
Posted by NastyBoyd
|
He was 5th in minutes played and points and I assume would have been a starter next year *
Posted by meanjeans
|
A Grandiose move *
Posted by jdl
|
LOL, don’t think we’re getting that Brea dude
Posted by OB25
|
But OA / Puerto Rico /The Bronx…*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Who would have thought college rosters would be more volatile than NBA rosters*
Posted by RSMBob
|
Lonzo Ball would have been long gone*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
imagine if the NBA was limited to 1-year contracts
Posted by Sammich
|
And no salary cap or any kind of transparency regard salaries *
Posted by jdl
|
Marvin Miller fought against that at the start of MLB free agency in the 70s
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Roddy Gayle to scUM
Posted by jdl Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. commits to Michigan - https://t.co/iUNFbgKb0J
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And now Sam Walters *
Posted by jdl
|
Goode bye Luke
Posted by jdl Illinois grad transfer Luke Goode has entered the Transfer Portal @On3sports has learnedhttps://t.co/UmPAQWAXh6 pic.twitter.com/FXqYYE8GBK
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i mean, he walked on senior day, it was clear then*
Posted by ArtVandelay
|
This stinks, and yet, I’m not sure what I’d do much differently
Posted by ab75
|
This stinks, and yet, I’m not sure what I’d do much differently
Posted by ab75
|
Man, that sucks*
Posted by cpsteine
|
Semi-related, about a week ago I shot down the Hawkins transfer rumors that got brought up here
Posted by OB25
|
I know nothing, but it seemed like Luke and Hawkins were tight
Posted by ab75
|
ooo
Posted by jdl EDIT: someone else said he did this last year too
|
I think this one hurts quite a bit
Posted by Blazer
|
It will hurt more when I tell you that he’s expected to end up at Indiana.*
Posted by OB25
|
No, because we’ll just iso him like crazy.*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
I’ve given up trying to figure out why 18-23 year olds make certain decisions
Posted by GMAW
|
do you know about his family?
Posted by biclops
|
Generally aware, yes*
Posted by GMAW
|
I would hate that*
Posted by snipes824
|
He doesn't want to go there
Posted by Sammich
|
He's surprisingly pleasant considering he's almost assuredly related to Tom Coverdale.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Gross*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Sucks, because he seems like a great kid. From the player side, he’s replaceable.
Posted by voiceofreason
|
Seems like a high risk strategy.
Posted by larue33
|
Agree but don't think there was much of a choice. Hopefully the new guys are good/solid
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Fuuuuuck this makes me so sad.
Posted by tvillini
|
Would be gross if he ends up at IU*
Posted by CWR10
|
Indiana State will need a lot of help to go with its new coach, if there's interest*
Posted by Potomac
|
Would’ve been great to have back, but ultimately replaceable.
Posted by uofi1998
|
I’m not sure he is
Posted by Blazer
|
But I'm not sure he was willing to accept that kind of role... I think that's the point*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Underwood has had one HS player commit sign and play all 4 years
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
|
I don’t mind losing the player, but man any notion of culture continuity is gone
Posted by snipes824
|
I also worry about continuity*
Posted by Tooldresser
|
Aside from the serial 1 and done programs, nobody has. This is all new to a lot of programs.
Posted by uofi1998
|
It's basically 22-23 again
Posted by Blazer
|
Except we are turning over the keys to Boswell vs Clark/Epps *
Posted by jdl
|
Could have made a lot of money betting that DGL and Moretti would be 2 of the 3 remaining *
Posted by jdl
|
Almost as bad as UK next year, where every player will be new*
Posted by Potomac
|
kinda where i am. just so much churn*
Posted by John Coctostan
|
How long will the portal be open? I still am (probably foolishly) holding out hope that ColeHawk
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Not sure everybody he knows bailing increases the slim odds of that happening. *
Posted by larue33
|
Give him a bag. It'll still be a good team. I'll understand if he transfers though.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
May 1 it closes
Posted by jdl
|
Have to declare by May 1, but grad transfers don't have to declare.*
Posted by Illiniphil
|
Replacing him with the Indiana kid Humrichous would be really good.
Posted by illinilosch
|
Meh*
Posted by HamptonSki
|
Appreciate the contributions, made a few big shots, but also replaceable in the portal era*
Posted by UofIL6
|
You gotta have SOME program guys though. At this point our returning players next year are
Posted by meanjeans
|
it's pretty unbelievable. 3 guys. THREE at this point that were here last year.
Posted by OWWDig
|
you know what i don't get - why sign a guy like Jakstys?
Posted by John Coctostan
|
Why leave them empty?
Posted by Blazer
|
I don't get this take
Posted by jdl
|
You already treating him like Brandon Lieb and Brett Robisch?*
Posted by JeffFrank
|
No one wants to transfer in and be the 13th guy
Posted by snipes824
|
I guess that's true. I don't even know man. it's so confusing*
Posted by John Coctostan
|
With so many older guys we were bound to have a big turnover. Chet leaving really ramped that up.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
At least some of the transfers we're getting now are multi-year guys
Posted by jdl
|
Agreed. I do think there was an effort to get multi-year guys early in the portal period*
Posted by OWWDig
|
I kinda count Morez as a program guy at this point. *
Posted by uofi1998
|
lol, as I was putting together the list I kind of had that same thought *
Posted by meanjeans
|
Yep, goode luck to him. Figured the Louisville transfer will be the starting 3.*
Posted by Toonces
|
Yeah. likeable dude but fairly one dimensional
Posted by jdl
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I knew David Jones was good but his game log is TSJ esque.
Posted by CWR10
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No kidding! He has to stay in the draft, right?
Posted by Potomac As a non-American, presumably on a student visa, Jones has a harder time making NIL money that someone with his talent might otherwise get.
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Essegian to Nebrasketball*
Posted by OWWDig
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I can’t shake the feeling we’re gonna win some college basketball games*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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There isn’t any program in the B1G I’d trade places with right now, and not many nationally *
Posted by meanjeans
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Correct. *
Posted by uofi1998
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We got a shot to become an apex portal predator. Screw the Great White give me the Orca*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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I think you could make a pretty strong argument for Purdue. If only because
Posted by gvibes
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No you can’t. They had a once in a lifetime 7’4 monster
Posted by HamptonSki
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He had four top 10 kenpom teams 2016-2019. And he pumps out 7 footers for some reason
Posted by gvibes
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Don’t they have a 7’3” monster ready for next year? That can shoot the 3?*
Posted by Illini Guy
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They’ve had one for the last 10-15 years, none will ever be like Edey*
Posted by OB25
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That’s going to win back to back national player of the year? No*
Posted by HeatMizer
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Fuck yeah. Underwood is a boss*
Posted by HamptonSki
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Reading this makes me thankful that “like a boss” is no longer a thing*
Posted by HeatMizer
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He’s no Juwan*
Posted by GMAW
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Thankfully.*
Posted by HamptonSki
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So do we think Chester chose to leave or was he nudged out once OA became available?
Posted by OB25
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My sources say Chet wanted to grow his dreds back and Underwood said no*
Posted by bbonb
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My potentially off base read of the tea leaves is it was mutual
Posted by snipes824
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The Hansberry situation is what caught my attention
Posted by OB25
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I say this with all love of Brad but he’s often full of shit when it comes to recruit praise*
Posted by ilinni11
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I was referring to his actions not words but when it comes to the Hansberry recruitment
Posted by OB25
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I also kinda wonder if the back issues that he struggled with all year are something that could...
Posted by Illiniphil
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Do you expect him to say “yeah, we signed this dude but tbh he’s not very good”?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Elite observation*
Posted by CWR10
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I don't know the answer, but if we want to be a S16 team consistently we need to do what needs to be
Posted by opey8
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some Antigua-connected names from Werner & Piper
Posted by biclops
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Brea would be huge *
Posted by cpsteine
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did they comment on UK's now-uncommitted 2024s?*
Posted by Potomac
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not that I recall
Posted by biclops
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A Dominican who scored 20 per game sounds good*
Posted by Potomac
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We need size*
Posted by Tooldresser
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I don’t know what else Brea does but I’d take a guy hit 40+% from 3*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Hell, he shots 50% last year on 6 attempts per game*
Posted by CWR10
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Everyone wants him and Humrichous. Will be tough.
Posted by OB25
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I watched humrichous’ film earlier today
Posted by snipes824
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Not saying this is good or bad, but is this setting up OA to be our coach when BU retires?
Posted by tvillini
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I think the associate title is meaningless as to any succession plan
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Maybe but I doubt OA is here for 10 years. No reason to think BU is leaving anytime soon*
Posted by uofi1998
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Certainly*
Posted by Stu
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Very much doubt that*
Posted by Ron McDon
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This happens all the time*
Posted by illini21
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LOL no *
Posted by jdl
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Guess Underwood is confirming that Antigua is back*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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thanks Kenny Payne*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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I’d like to order another Andres Feliz please*
Posted by OWWDig
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Werner reporting it also. Big big move. Baller program. *
Posted by uofi1998
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yup. such a big time move*
Posted by snipes824
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I assume this is pretty much Underwood “announcing” Antigua’s return?
Posted by OB25
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Love this so much. Really excited to see what he can do with Booth. So much raw talent
Posted by illini21
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Looking forward to see what players he can bring with him too *
Posted by jdl
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That and Antigua weaponized with our bags of NIL cash.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Official
Posted by biclops
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AHC title, not surprising*
Posted by biclops
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Orlando, Antigua, ooh I wanna take ya*
Posted by biclops
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I’m confused. Did OA play for the globetrotters or something?
Posted by ATL
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Yes*
Posted by illini21
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Yessir*
Posted by illini21
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Sencire to WV
Posted by jdl Committed #WV 💙💛 pic.twitter.com/pjSTwdLg0W
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Sencirely wish him the best*
Posted by lcubed
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this is only funny because we're actually upgrading
Posted by snipes824
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Amani’s mom left a nice thank you to Illinois fans
Posted by ATL @igb_Amani So proud of you!
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That was a nice Thank You, She Wrote*
Posted by illini222 Posted by illini222 on November 9, 2019, 15:38:44, in reply to "Game thread: IL/Bears Cover 2 vs MSU Fartans ...."
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Acknowledged *
Posted by ATL
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Good luck*
Posted by Mrap24
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quitter*
Posted by bbonb
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Still wearing orange shoes.... hmmm; maybe he's coming back???
Posted by osklister
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amani in the last picture. wonder if he follows shortly*
Posted by snipes824
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yep
Posted by jdl #Committed ⛰️ pic.twitter.com/xLwULcvKXd
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Amani doesn’t look much taller than Sencire in that picture*
Posted by CWR10
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yeah amani is probably 6'7"*
Posted by snipes824
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Perhaps that's just a camera angle?
Posted by illinilosch
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As expected, Avila following his coach to SLU
Posted by RVA 🚨 BREAKING: Robbie Avila commits to Saint Louis LIVE on @TheFieldOf68! 🚨
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SDSU guard Micah Parrish to Ohio State
Posted by assassin
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Danny Wolf to Michigan*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Granted only saw him one time, but I thought he was extremely meh*
Posted by Ron McDon
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He looked pretty good to me*
Posted by cpsteine
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Wonder if that impacts the FAU center?*
Posted by UofIL6
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Don’t think so, he’s still considered a lock to go there. Goldin at 5, Wolf at 4*
Posted by OB25
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that would be a serious twin towers situation
Posted by snipes824
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Co-wonder. Pretty much expected Vlad to end up there. *
Posted by DocWalk20
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B1G is wide open next year
Posted by CWR10
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More Coleman trolling? Or hope still vibrates?
Posted by Blazer
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Utah PG Deivon Smith is in the portal. Yes please.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Too small.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Scottie Pippens kid to Michigan
Posted by biclops
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Don't like that.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Ryan Conwell to Xavier. *
Posted by assassin
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What about Ryan Blackwell*
Posted by PDO
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I’m still sad that Kruger didn’t have a chance to coach him
Posted by DT
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He coached in Japan*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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One year at Illinois then Syracuse*
Posted by Poldark "That’s cool. Don’t really care what you think."
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Why is everyone leaving Duke? Makes no sense to me.*
Posted by LovetheChief
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It both doesn't seem to be one thing and is one thing.
Posted by Chicago1995
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ooo
Posted by jdl I, for one, am stunned that talented Duke players wanna hit the transfer portal for a big payday and a clean path to a huge role somewhere else instead of scrounging for limited minutes behind Cooper Flagg.
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Scheyer's O-Face scares them. Understandable.*
Posted by JFG
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So lots of smoke on Antigua? When do we think it becomes official?*
Posted by Blazer
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The holdup is supposedly UK buying out his bonus? *
Posted by jaycee
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So he is using us for leverage after all?*
Posted by Blazer
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No. Patience.*
Posted by illini21
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Hopefully soon, and hopefully we can get a couple of impact transfers ASAP.
Posted by JFG
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Yeah, still need a high impact wing and big
Posted by Blazer
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It could happen, but even with the portal, filling the holes we lost is a tall order
Posted by DT
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Missouri on fire with its success - so bizarre after stinking
Posted by Potomac
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I know I stand alone on this, but good
Posted by snipes824
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Yep. My annual want for Illini hoops is to play the #1 schedule in the country.*
Posted by uofi1998
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It's the NIL world. They have like 15 players on their projected roster
Posted by UofIL6
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And state legislation to help them out too *
Posted by illini thunder
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Guessing they have a pretty big nil bag....*
Posted by bulldogmba
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Mizzou does not strike me as a university that produces a lot of 1%ers*
Posted by cpsteine
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I think their former AD (before she left) loaded them up on the NIL side.
Posted by JFG
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Their Final Four history is also a big nil bag.*
Posted by DT
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Funny DT*
Posted by LWillhite
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7th Dukie in the portal, former 5 star Sean Stewart
Posted by assassin
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this is better because it contains no superfluous posts that contain no CBB information*
Posted by bbonb
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