Basketball transfer portal thread
Posted by OB25
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on March 17, 2026, 14:55:37Some Coleman content...
Posted by Tuscy
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Previous Message“Coleman demonstrates perfect ulna to radius separation, his bursa sac rotation is off the charts,
Posted by bbonb
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Quentin, not Hawkins*
Posted by biclops
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5 for 5 rule advancing, will not be retroactive
Posted by jdl
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so someone will immediately sue, win, and it will be retroactive. *
Posted by assassin
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Probably Matt Painter.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Need to make sure it doesn’t get fully approved / implemented until the first day of the 2026-27
Posted by DocWalk20
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Right, I think this policy is good and practical... but you're going to self-inflict pain
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yep*
Posted by OB25
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1700+ posts. Can we agree to start a new thread if anything interesting happens?*
Posted by biclops
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No because I want everyone to keep remembering my brilliant call in the body of the original post*
Posted by OB25
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I hearby acknowledge and recognize OB’s long lasting basketball omnipotence.
Posted by voiceofreason
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I’ll allow it*
Posted by OB25
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Krivas back to Arizona*
Posted by OB25
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Both Seth Davis and Jeff Borzello (ESPN) have us at #4 in their new top 25’s. #complacent*
Posted by OB25
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Kevin Sweeney (SI) concurs, #4 *
Posted by jdl
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Interesting that Seth has Florida 6th and Borzello has them #1
Posted by jdl
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Just don’t get the MSU love*
Posted by DocWalk20
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These guys LOVE Izzo
Posted by bjl63
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Florida at 6 seems pretty crazy but I guess I’m kind of assuming they add another high level guard*
Posted by OB25
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Status quo!*
Posted by Blazer
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Looks like 2027 commit Mason Martin is on the rise.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Andrej to draft but could return per Jeff Borzello*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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NM*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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As he should*
Posted by Mrap24
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I can’t believe our fans on the socials are losing their minds about this.
Posted by OWWDig
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I no can bolieb that you can no bolieb it*
Posted by chorizo
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To be fair, we have one of the stupidest fan bases. *
Posted by Tuscy
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Nah. Like every other good program we have a corner of idiocy*
Posted by bjl63
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Good point*
Posted by OWWDig
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Yeah, dumb. He was always going to do this. He should.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I’m surprised he didn’t announce this from the get go *
Posted by biclops
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Hopefully just going through the process to get feedback*
Posted by Blazer
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I can’t imagine he’s more than a mid/late 2nd round pick*
Posted by shua
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feedback:
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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Yep. *
Posted by harb
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Yeah I'm sure performative.*
Posted by gullit
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Which he should have by May 10
Posted by biclops
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Oh fuck.*
Posted by Toonces
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Mara, Morez, and Cadeau to the draft. Morez and Cadeau maintaining eligibility
Posted by Blazer
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Doesnt matter. They reloaded and we didnt. *
Posted by Dilbert
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Status quo!*
Posted by Blazer
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We should have tried to get some guys from a final 4 team in the portal*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Michigan gets the Cinci big, so that has to mean Mara is gone?
Posted by assassin
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Norlander says Michigan has known for a while that Mara is gone. They are planning for it.
Posted by voiceofreason
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Kate >>>>> Rooney*
Posted by Sammich
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ooo
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I like Kate Rooney on CNBC*
Posted by Potomac
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Unquestionably.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I agree although Rooney had it working in the girl with the dragon tat.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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A giant statement. *
Posted by osklister
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6'11" Estrella, 6'10" Jalen Reed, 7'2" Moustpha Thiam, as I mentioned yesterday UM just reloading.
Posted by gullit
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We have the hunger *
Posted by TarheelIllini
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it's a hunger*
Posted by Sammich
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That tries to keep a man awake at night*
Posted by AintHatin
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Are you the answer? I shouldn't wonder*
Posted by ATL
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There's more to Michigan's success than being tall.
Posted by Chicago1995
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If Morez leaves and they don’t add a stud wing like Juke Harris…
Posted by OB25
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Yep, they had just about everything go right last year
Posted by jdl
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Agree. Dusty is going to get as much out of these guys as anybody, but
Posted by Chicago1995
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they have a top 15 SG coming in as a freshman too, so he might be something
Posted by assassin
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this is schtick.*
Posted by cpsteine
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What are you talking about? We have a better/bigger trio of bigs than that so what is your point?*
Posted by OB25
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Have you noticed that once he drops a turd in the punch bowl, he never responds to follow ups?
Posted by Illiniphil
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There is no point. He doesn't actually understand how basketball works*
Posted by Blazer
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Trying to figure out the inclusion of their height measurements in this as well.*
Posted by OB25
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Yes, we are. Tomi, Z, and Mirk would all be more sought after in the portal
Posted by Blazer
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Not Zvonimir.*
Posted by gullit
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I don’t think you have any idea how bad the big man market in the portal was
Posted by Blazer
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Keep it up and he'll grow another 2 inches.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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and we'll be able to play 6 guys at once*
Posted by assassin
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I am*
Posted by OWWDig
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We've got 6'11" Mirk, 7'2" Tomi and 7'4" Big Z.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Oh, and 7'3" Jakstys.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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You get open growth plates. You get open growth plates.
Posted by illinilosch
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Morez declares but maintaining eligibility.*
Posted by OB25
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Hopefully the NBA will give him the freedom to explore his 3 point game like Dusty did.
Posted by JFG
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Eh I think both Dusty and Morez came out ahead on that one.
Posted by OB25
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Morez had 21 attempts on the year. Tomi had 137. Z had 93 attempts.
Posted by JFG
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He had 35 attempts. The whole point is he/his people wanted him to have the freedom to shoot
Posted by OB25
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35 shots...WELL IN THAT CASE.
Posted by JFG
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I didn't care enough to look...but 34%? That's better than I thought he'd do.
Posted by OWWDig
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Would certainly seem to be the case, and they have Estrella from Tennessee too.
Posted by OB25
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Today is the early entrant deadline for the draft. Still no word from Mara or Morez.
Posted by OB25
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Even with NIL I think it'd be crazy for Mara to stick around.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Koa just declared, Dame Sarr is returning to Duke*
Posted by assassin
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LSU redshirt forward Jalen Reed to Michigan
Posted by assassin
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Bye Bye Morez? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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UM restocking athletic bigs while we remain status quo.If Tomi/Mirk gets injured we are in trouble.*
Posted by gullit
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Time for a change in leadership in the men's basketball program. We've all suffered long enough.*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Burn it all down and start fresh. Miss the days of Ebo, Vesel, Alstork, Kipper, etc*
Posted by UofIL6
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I pray you had to look those up and the memories no longer remain intact*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Now I just want to know who you are.
Posted by uofi1998
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Ok, this has to be JeffFrank/mech level schtick now*
Posted by Blazer
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I was asking the other day who was going to be our Humrichous replacement.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I doubt he's ready next year, but the Wisconsin kid actually seems like a Hummer clone*
Posted by Blazer
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speaking of injuries, Reed himself has blown out an Achillies and an ACL the last 2 years*
Posted by assassin
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If Morez and Mara leave, Michigan would trade for our bigs in a heartbeat*
Posted by OB25
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Is Mara not officially in the draft? He seems a great bet to go top 15.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Pretty widely assumed he’ll be gone, Morez much more up in the air*
Posted by OB25
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If our starting 4 and starting 5 get hurt, we're going to be in trouble? You don't say.....*
Posted by ATL
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NCAA President pushing for 5 in 5 rule, wants a vote in May and implementation by June.
Posted by OB25
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Why settle for Boswell if you could get Braden?*
Posted by Dilbert
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These idiots just have no feel for timing whatsoever.
Posted by uofi1998
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They will get sued no matter what they do
Posted by jdl
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What's the saying about better to be thought a fool...?*
Posted by uofi1998
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I have zero interest in him coming back to start. I can’t imagine Brad would go back to that
Posted by voiceofreason
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Agreed. I think there is a pretty compelling argument we were a worse team
Posted by Blazer
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Absolutely, mind boggling people want him back.*
Posted by gullit
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Well shit*
Posted by Blazer
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Sorry Blazer*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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The dagger*
Posted by illini21
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Yep. Even though I feel bad about saying it out loud.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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And to be clear, Kylan deserves all the credit in the world for stepping aside for Keaton
Posted by Blazer
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Would love the pre and post injury splits tho too*
Posted by assassin
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For sure. And I think it had as much to do with Keaton becoming Keaton
Posted by Blazer
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who votes on this stuff? *
Posted by meanjeans
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ooo
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Re: ooo
Posted by shua
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ugh*
Posted by cpsteine
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I mean, you just can't with anyone losing eligibility this this academic year
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I’m sure Coleman and stojakovic didn’t want Blackwell because he is somewhat high usage
Posted by snipes824
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Somewhere behind the scenes I bet this is coming back up BECAUSE Purdue has a senior class problem*
Posted by meanjeans
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We could use someone who can bring the ball up and create for others
Posted by UofIL6
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Duke's Isaiah Evans declares
Posted by assassin
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Sparty picks up another giant guy to dunk Fears lobs
Posted by assassin
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ooo
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Couple of nerdstat guys glazing Underwood/Illinois
Posted by OB25
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early bracketology
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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MSU is not a 1 seed *
Posted by jdl
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Is Fears officially back or still considering the draft? He belongs in B1G jail for the nut kicking*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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both*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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He and Morez would probably be 1st round picks. They should fuck off IMO.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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They're always trying to match us up with tarbiz but it'll never happen.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Field of 68 has us all the way down at #7 in their ‘too early’ top 25.
Posted by OB25
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more clickbait
Posted by jdl
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Goodman will talk about us having no point guard all season, it’s his favorite fallback take*
Posted by OB25
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Lulz just watched it, “can’t have them in the preseason top 10” if we don’t go add a PG.
Posted by OB25
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is gullit Jeff Goodman?
Posted by assassin
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You might be on to something here...
Posted by Dilbert
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I mean, Illinois was a 3 seed this last season. Are they THAT much better w/ next season's roster?
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I don’t know what it is about Vaaks, but there’s something about him that causes people to diminish
Posted by snipes824
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That, plus people seem to think freshmen can’t be stars or something.
Posted by uofi1998
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Dee was higher than him. He’s just not included in 247 history
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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And he’s had a meteoric rise into that ranking too which is really meaningful to me.
Posted by OB25
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Yeah. How many times have we gotten the kid who was ranked high early, and then fell?
Posted by Blazer
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So you are saying there a lot of folks who are irrationally anti-Vaaks?*
Posted by DT
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never forget the dangers of the jab
Posted by Sammich
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Not even he is immune from criticism*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I'm very excited to watch him and the frosh. He reminded me of a taller Bennet Stirtz.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Same*
Posted by snipes824
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Even if we aren’t THAT much better, so what?
Posted by Blazer
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So yeah, a 2 seed prediction from these sources isn't out of line. Glad you agree!
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I don't agree, actually--I think the loss of Keaton will be made up for
Posted by Blazer
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The point is: people are bitching about "way too early" rankings for IL at #7. That's a 2 seed.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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It was just a single one sentence post by me pointing out the ranking…
Posted by OB25
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"All the way down" is a pretty loaded thing to say. C'mon now. And I don't really give a shit.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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It’s at least 3-4 spots lower than anyone else has had us, so it was a meaningful difference.
Posted by OB25
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Also, with the caveat that of COURSE we all want to go back to the F4 and win a championship
Posted by meanjeans
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Mirk could become the face of college basketball next season*
Posted by opey8
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The huge sophomore leap for Mirk is one thing I’m less bullish on.
Posted by OB25
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My question is what a full offseason with Fletch can do for him
Posted by Blazer
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I want him to maintain his 3 point percentage, cut down the dribbling TO's in the lane
Posted by assassin
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Yeah it’s the face up/booty ball matchup game where he can improve
Posted by snipes824
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Very true. Even if we added Blackwell, it’s far more likely we still would NOT make the Final Four
Posted by OB25
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the Florida team we're all gonna slobber over lost to freakin Iowa. *
Posted by assassin
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Duke has had *historically* great teams two years running
Posted by Blazer
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Right... my analogy was the Bud Fox "how many yachts can you waterski behind" question to GG.
Posted by uofi1998
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yep*
Posted by OWWDig
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Yes, we are... even without Wagler.
Posted by uofi1998
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Basically every team is going to get worse in the offseason, that’s the part people miss.
Posted by OB25
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Shh we made the Final Four last year. Just bask in the glow and be complacent for another 20 years.*
Posted by gullit
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I read this as sarcasm*
Posted by cpsteine
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I didn't see any sarcasm font. Get your shit together, gullit*
Posted by uofi1998
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You two deserve each other.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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wat*
Posted by IlliniRunner
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I find your lack of faith disturbing.*
Posted by JFG
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lolwut*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Sorry sir, I can't speak for the others here but I promise to fan harder*
Posted by ATL
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wtf*
Posted by Blazer
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Things literally no one has said. *
Posted by assassin
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Complacent = top 5 NIL budget in the country and preseason top 5 team. What an absurd comment*
Posted by OB25
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It's a good schtick, I admit.
Posted by uofi1998
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It's either schtick or stupidity
Posted by Blazer
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Bor Gullit will know the truth.
Posted by JFG
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Another big name that could pull out of draft, Yessofou from Baylor enters portal.
Posted by OB25
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Doesn’t it feel like the back half to third of the first round is just coming back to school?*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Yeah there’s a lot of that for sure. Sucks because Michigan will probably get Morez back*
Posted by OB25
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Morez will have to jump to the nba and hope the Bulls draft him if he wants to keep playing for May*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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From your lips to God's ears. Get May the hell outta here and bring back Juwan.*
Posted by JFG
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I know he'll be back. Because: A. I don't want him to be back. B. he doesn't have NBA game*
Posted by cpsteine
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I know there’s a lot of confusion about him announcing. Maybe he’s seeing his number climb? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Misko client, if we want a depth big or owe another favor.
Posted by OB25
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Era Folgueiras to Louisville*
Posted by assassin
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Patrick O'Bryant level of "get paid because of 3 games not sucking"
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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100%*
Posted by Blazer
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Adam Miller hit the portal. How in the fuck does he still have eligibility?*
Posted by illini21
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Screw it. Come back to CU Adam!!
Posted by illinilosch
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He doesn't
Posted by jdl
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It would square the circle. He seemed like a legendary Illini after year 1.
Posted by Toonces
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He’s actually exactly what we need (in theory)
Posted by Blazer
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He must have a doctorate by now. Played 5 seasons in 6 years (so far…)*
Posted by shua
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But from where?
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Hell does he even have a valid bachelors degree at this point?
Posted by illinilosch
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John Blackwell to Duke*
Posted by OB25
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meh. Who was the last recruit we really wanted, but lost, who actually went on to being a star?
Posted by bbonb
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Ike Diogu*
Posted by assassin
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I hope Quentin’s outside shooting translates to college.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Talk about only having 1 ball... I still feel good about the chemistry angle of it all *
Posted by aimlessillini
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dots
Posted by jdl
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Elusive first national championship? He’s only been a head coach for 4 years!*
Posted by DT
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He's had a ton of talent and some epic post season collapses
Posted by jdl
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And they lost without even having to play an all-time great team like Loyola.*
Posted by DT
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Huh? *
Posted by jdl
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WHEN WILL THE WORLD LET DUKE WIN!!*
Posted by shua
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Wow, didn't know Rodney Alan Rippey returned to college. (Age 57 today.) *
Posted by osklister
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And point guard is exactly what we needed.*
Posted by gullit
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lol*
Posted by Blazer
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No we don’t, and Blackwell isn’t one. Vaaks is FAR more of a PG than Blackwell.*
Posted by OB25
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Blackwell is not a PG
Posted by jdl
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Blackwell still would've played for IL if Andrej and Quentin were good w/ it. They were not.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence *
Posted by meanjeans
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This sounds like something you would hear under the Weber regime.*
Posted by gullit
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Maybe but the word for the last week has been it was more guys on the team that had issues
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Devoid completely of context, I guess... but this is kinda nutso.
Posted by uofi1998
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Meh. Same thing happened with Ayo and THT under Brad. That worked out fine*
Posted by Blazer
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I forgot all about that made up story.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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He’s their best offensive player from day one though. Boozer, Foster, and Sarr are solid…
Posted by OB25
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right, add him to the retained players and add the #1 recruiting class*
Posted by shua
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Mike Davis new head coach at the worst program in the country - Mississippi Valley State
Posted by OB25
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Wow, there's a program worse than Chicago State?*
Posted by IlliniOllie
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hi detlef!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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home games in Bridgeview!*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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Well, perhaps you're not familar with their expansion plans...
Posted by osklister
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good timing with the attendance cliff happening.
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yep, create two separate systems, a la California
Posted by Blazer
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I've always thought there needs to be one or two campuses that are built up as a second choice to
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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At this point, I think it is ISU
Posted by Blazer
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I generally agree... but...
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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That's all fair
Posted by Blazer
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I don't know how many systems we have now, but there's too many campuses.
Posted by osklister
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There's the U of I system (UIC, UIS, Urbana) and the SIU system (Carbondale, Edwardsville)
Posted by Blazer
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So between Eastern, Western, Southern - which do you close and why?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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SIU-E is growing, SIU-C is doing OK... I think you need to take a long hard look
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Definitely Edwardsville has completely stolen the spotlight, etc. from Carbondale.
Posted by osklister
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Although shrinking, not growing, at this point, apparently…*
Posted by cpsteine
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I think Western is the worst off*
Posted by cpsteine
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I think that's right, though Eastern is not far behind*
Posted by Blazer
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Last 20 years: -53% WIU; -49% EIU; -45% SIUC; -38% NIU; -12% SIUE; +4% ISU; +33% UIC; +46% UIUC*
Posted by cpsteine
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Yep*
Posted by Blazer
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To wit
Posted by Blazer
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WIU dropped from Spring 2025 enrollment of 5,760 to 4,735 in 2026 *
Posted by Jersey
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Not disagreeing with any of it. It's bad all around*
Posted by Blazer
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what a clusterfk. hopefully nobody extends them the debt to do this*
Posted by cpsteine
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Well, State of IL funded so... Gen Obligation bonds? *
Posted by osklister
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Don't know much about NEIU, but a lot of "enrollment" for CSU and Gov State was part-time.
Posted by osklister
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Mike Davis the former IU/UAB coach or Mike Davis the former Illinois player?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Sorry yes, former IU coach*
Posted by OB25
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Apparently took last year off, but has been a HC for the last 24 seasons (or so).
Posted by osklister
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No he was an asst at Memphis since 24*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Well, I wish those GD lazy-azz people at Sports Reference would get off their duffs and update! *
Posted by osklister
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when you google "mike davis basketball coach"
Posted by assassin
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there have been multiple Mikes Davis *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Thomas Haugh returning to Florida, so that’s probably your preseason #1 now*
Posted by OB25
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I think they will be on the Schedule next year*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Good. Bring them all on. Every year.*
Posted by uofi1998
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We should have picked up Era Foulgaris to combat the CHOMP.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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that would be a Sick, Sick, Sick team*
Posted by Sammich
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Noted. Appreciated *
Posted by John Coctostan
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Unless Golden leaves*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Is that a thing?*
Posted by illini21
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Portal closes today *
Posted by biclops
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DJ Mirkovic
Posted by biclops
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It's DJ Smirk
Posted by larue33
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DJ Smirk do do dodododo, DJ Smirk dodo dodododo
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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ooo
Posted by biclops
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So, this is an actual university class?*
Posted by UofIL6
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MUS 128
Posted by assassin
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Solo Ball will miss all of next year
Posted by assassin
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Maybe Jaylen Stewart will go back now
Posted by Stu
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assist percentage should go way up*
Posted by Sammich
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what could a 22 year old male do their wrist that takes 12 months to heal from? *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Dots
Posted by GrandmotherPearlsJam
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Bum wrist but still made 3-7 3s vs us *
Posted by jdl
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Pat Ngongba back to Duke. Another potential 1st rounder returning*
Posted by OB25
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Hopefully Blackwell does not choo choo choose them. Spread the talent around.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Does anybody have a link to an updated scholarship grid?*
Posted by JFG
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I think this one is up to date:
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Sort of interesting to not have a Junior class.
Posted by EffinIllini
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Yeah scholarship grids are pretty much pointless nowadays too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This. It really doesn't matter. Just comes down to eligible for next season or not
Posted by UofIL6
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Thank you. PS...who the hell is Landon Davis?
Posted by JFG
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we're getting 8 rotation guys and using the rest of our roster to bleed Iowa/Wisconsin dry *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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We're going to build the whole bench out of white 3/4 tweeners.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Undertaker is veering into AKME territory with the disregard of the PF position.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Zans and Davis I guess with Morillo going small and Z when we go big*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Future transfer/current project
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Trilly says a new #1 in portal rankings to enter soon, gotta be Christian Anderson?
Posted by OB25
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Good Hans?*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Coleman is now a 5 star recruit
Posted by jdl
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Typical Illinois bump*
Posted by HeatMizer
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This is wild
Posted by jdl
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Is he officially signed? *
Posted by Toonces
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As of a minute ago, yes*
Posted by Dilbert
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No. Neither him or Vaaks are signed*
Posted by OB25
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I’m sure we’ll be fine but I like to know when it’s official.*
Posted by Toonces
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There’s no really signing for transfers though right?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah probably nothing too binding but they do still sign, and he hasn’t yet.*
Posted by OB25
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You know we've arrived when...!*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Brandon Lee to the portal*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Wasn’t he highly rated? Haunting coming?
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Seemed like a good kid with no role next year. Good luck to him.*
Posted by Toonces
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#BringBackMihalo*
Posted by OB25
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I... would be okay with this *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Hope our 8 man rotation can stay relatively healthy all season*
Posted by shua
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Meh. Fine*
Posted by UofIL6
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I guess, but man we need pg/ball handler depth. There is 8-10 mins there easy I’d think*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Don't disagree with the need. Just don't think he was the answer*
Posted by UofIL6
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Right. He would have been OK, but I'm confident we can do better.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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I don't think anyone's coming to be the 9th man. that role will go to brown now*
Posted by snipes824
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Yeah I’m not sure who we’re going to find that is a no doubt upgrade when offering 8mpg
Posted by John Coctostan
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Even Ty sticking around would have helped for depth. But selling that role is tough…
Posted by shua
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yeah it sounds great in theory, but it just doesn't seem realistic that some veteran guard
Posted by snipes824
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The real need could be with the tougher non-con games we'll play
Posted by jdl
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Yup, I feel like we can find someone of his level in the portal/internationally *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Per his agent Dan Poneman*
Posted by gvibes
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The Zens commitment seems to demonstrate that Illinois has a positive Podz narrative
Posted by RVA
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I'd rather use the Domask story myself *
Posted by jdl
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Proof!
Posted by jdl
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Sure, yeah, but it's inevitable that you're gonna have kids transfer out
Posted by RVA
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Seems like a nothing burger to me
Posted by jdl
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yeah*
Posted by cpsteine
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Boswell named to the PIT all-tournament team
Posted by biclops
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Seeing him in green is odd. Do not like. Love the kicks though.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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On3 says UCLA, Duke, or LOU for Blackwell
Posted by biclops
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So, we lose Bos/Wagler/Humm3r and replace with Vaaks/Morillo/Coleman plus...
Posted by UofIL6
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Those are big shoes to fill and it’s doubtful they will and they don’t have to. The returnees is
Posted by meanjeans
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Historic? Lots of post Final Four kool aid going around here.
Posted by gullit
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I'm guessing PG is synonymous here with guys who can create for others
Posted by UofIL6
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I'm hoping it's Coleman but Andrej and Mirk are secondary ball handlers in my view.
Posted by gullit
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Meh people act like Mirkovic is Magic Johnson with the ball.*
Posted by gullit
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I mean, he had the second highest number of assists on the team this season
Posted by Blazer
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Correct he's an excellent low post passer.*
Posted by gullit
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And you understand that those low post passes came after he brought the ball up
Posted by Blazer
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It just doesn’t seem like you understand how our offense works. *
Posted by assassin
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This is the guy who says our offense during the Tournament stunk
Posted by Blazer
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Neither Mirk nor Andrej had the stats of a secondary ball handler
Posted by Blazer
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Vaaks is being brought in to replace Wagler. Not Coleman*
Posted by OB25
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Underwood's also been extremely flexible with his roster and strategy
Posted by RVA
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That's not the expectation, it's why they prioritized Vaaks*
Posted by UIHuskie
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From the little I've seen of Vaaks he seems to fall under a secondary ball handler.
Posted by gullit
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He led the team in assists. *
Posted by assassin
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What is the list of teams for this coming season that do strike you as championship teams?*
Posted by OB25
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No one will win next year’s Championship in Gullit world*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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As I said below, I’d concede UConn and Florida (if they get Milan) might be slightly above
Posted by OB25
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Exactly. We don’t have to be better than last year’s historically good team.
Posted by Carl Spackler We don’t even have to be better than next year’s best team. Or maybe not the best 3-4 teams.
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And we're all stupid for thinking otherwise.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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If he’s wanting to be able to win, it’s Duke or Louisville: UCLA is his agent.
Posted by JFG
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I'm not convinced that LOU can win next year despite all that $*
Posted by opey8
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Saw that Vitale has cancer for the 5th time. Ugh.*
Posted by Stu
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Nik Khamenia to UConn as expected
Posted by assassin
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Mullins is back too. They’re still waiting on Ball, but fully reloaded again. *
Posted by assassin
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Damn. So them and Florida probably start ahead of us, and Michigan if Morez comes back.
Posted by OB25
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For me it’s that 4 of these guys will be seniors. We should be quite good*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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While the future seems bright, we will need to get some bigs at some point.*
Posted by Toonces
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I think we’ll keep using Europe as our cheat code for bigs. Less of a crapshoot than HS bigs are*
Posted by OB25
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When #TheRetention high is still hitting, you can’t concern yourself with tornadoes
Posted by OB25
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Coleman playing in Jordan Brand Classic at 9:30 CT tonight on NBA YouTube channel.
Posted by OB25
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I managed to see one really nice Coleman hesitation drive layup
Posted by OrangeSox
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Couldn’t pay to light the whole court huh*
Posted by assassin
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Holy shit, I hadn’t gone to the Loyalty board in years but had trundled over there this past week.
Posted by OB25
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our fan base is fine. Our insiders don't know shit. If you find yourself having the thoughts you
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Werner poured cold water early. Werner knows things and is the only one I believe*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Every good program has wackos. They’re to be ignored
Posted by bjl63
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What a week you guys *
Posted by meanjeans
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I know it’s the portal era but we could be even better in 2 years. *
Posted by Toonces
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A delightfully quick portal season compared to years past.
Posted by OB25
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Gonna be a boring offseason
Posted by biclops
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Five hundred threes a day for everyone and no bootleg pickup games please. *
Posted by assassin
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And with Euro trips now being allowed again, no Darius Paul repeat while in the Balkans*
Posted by OB25
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Also stay out of Lawrence, Kansas. *
Posted by assassin
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Talk about an uncontrolled spin for that asshole…*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Yeah, this was surgical. Great job by the staff.
Posted by DT
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Yeah, so nice to get clarity quickly like this.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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These are the good ol days
Posted by biclops
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Werner on his podcast is doubtful on Blackwell*
Posted by biclops
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My guess on the current situation…
Posted by OB25
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Boswell come on man... turn the page.*
Posted by gullit
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If they have a scholarship open and he wants to come back, Brad won’t turn him away*
Posted by OB25
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Nor should he. But I don’t think Kylan really wants to come back.
Posted by JFG
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does Kylan have a chance of going pro anywhere? Latvia? Uruguay? *
Posted by MC
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My guess is they'd take Blackwell in a heartbeat and he has an offer with good compensation
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I'd add that they value retaining good players over getting marginally better players in the portal
Posted by ATL *note: I am not qualified to say that Blackwell is better than Drej but just arguing for the sake of the discussion that he is.
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Interesting but I think with the Coleman Hawkins situation the staff has demonstrated that they’re
Posted by meanjeans
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Wouldn’t consider it a hold. More that they’d rather give these minutes to the freshmen, but…
Posted by OB25
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I would like to add McNeil. Gimme those 3’s.*
Posted by JFG
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I’d feel more comfortable with a bump in outside shooting as well.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I am good if we keep Lee. I think he has potential. I would like a back up 4
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Zens is a 4 #sources *
Posted by Toonces
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Yeah sounds like this may be the team*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Works for me*
Posted by uofi1998
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Fine by me. Let’s roll.*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Yep. LFG! *
Posted by harb
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Buyuktuncel (from NEB) to Vandy. Dylan Darling taking the Grand Canyon cult money*
Posted by OB25
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incel, volcel, and Buyuktuncel*
Posted by Sammich
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Michigan transfer Grady to Minnesota
Posted by assassin
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Zens to Illinois. #ExcitingWhites *
Posted by OB25
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It’s crazy how white our squad is. You can get away with this stuff in Iowa or Nebraska…*
Posted by Toonces
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ooo
Posted by biclops
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shoutout Zach Hamer
Posted by assassin
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Lots of cred right now. TSJ, Ayo, KJ, Will, Wagler*
Posted by opey8
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also, man, fuck Wisconsin lol.
Posted by assassin
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Wisconsin Mr. Basketball chooses Illinois over Wisconsin. My how times have changed.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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We stole Petro from them and didn't even use him
Posted by jdl
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ooo
Posted by assassin
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I guess Domask too? Times maybe haven't changed. This is now our world.*
Posted by Orangeillini
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Let’s take Blackwell too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Think back to how we/they felt after the BTT game. And nothing has went right for them since
Posted by OB25
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Right! Literally NOTHING has for WI and practically EVERYTHING has for us*
Posted by illinilosch
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Cousins with Kon Knueppel!*
Posted by Stu
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Kousins with Kon Knueppel!*
Posted by ATL
|
ooo
Posted by ATL
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Are you saying this due to the X from Wisc BB guy Mark Miller? Looking for other confirmation.
Posted by OWWDig
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OOO
Posted by Stu
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Pay sites are reporting it.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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He posted it on his ig*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Werner just tweeted it, IlliniGuys did about 20 minutes ago*
Posted by assassin
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Podz2*
Posted by assassin
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So. I’ll be that guy. If we don’t bring in Blackwell, how have we gotten better?
Posted by voiceofreason
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In addition to what everyone has already said below, and I say this with no animosity
Posted by Blazer
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My only mild concern is the lack of a point guard
Posted by AintHatin
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only concern with that is on the defensive end.
Posted by assassin
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It's a great team, but still pretty concerned about (lack of) true athleticism
Posted by UofIL6
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I’m more concerned about improving the outside shooting.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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The vibes are immaculate *
Posted by biclops
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In order to win a National Championship, another piece at minimum is needed.*
Posted by gullit
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silly. especially since you don't even know what anyone else looks like yet*
Posted by assassin
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Continuity and improvement from a second year in a system together
Posted by snipes824
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We have a bunch of guys with lots of PT this past season used to playing together
Posted by MojoJojo
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Whoever plays us in Nov and Dec is going to have a problem *
Posted by meanjeans
|
Was this past season an unusually good year across the board?
Posted by RVA
|
Our 2004-05 team didn't add anybody from 2003-04 *
Posted by meanjeans
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it also didn't lose any starters*
Posted by assassin
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Different environment. No NIL, no transfer portal.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I'm just saying it as evidence of player development. The same guys a year older are better *
Posted by meanjeans
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Some possible reasons to believe we could be…
Posted by OB25
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I think it’s reasonable to expect some improvements
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Sophomore leap for Mirk, healthy Dre and Tomi, Vaaks filling the Keaton role....
Posted by Illiniphil
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Is it wrong that I'd like someone better than Jake to be the 2nd or 3rd guy off the bench?...
Posted by shua
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Jake is a low usage, low ego, high effort guy. Literally couldn’t think of a better fit with others*
Posted by John Coctostan
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I don’t think it’s necessarily wrong but I just don’t think it’s realistic.
Posted by OB25
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Jake is going to be a big culture guy this season. Can't underrate that*
Posted by OWWDig
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What's the deal with Lee? He was a 4 star recruit.*
Posted by gullit
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*sets timer for four hours*
Posted by Illiniphil
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If it lasts for more than four hours, see a doctor.*
Posted by MojoJojo
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So who brings the ball up? *
Posted by meanjeans
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Morillo. Good handles. Plays with head up. Looks ahead. Made some nice passes in the half court.....
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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Similarly, who guards quick little guys? *
Posted by OWWDig
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We let Tomi and Z swat them at the rim.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Need to make the opponents’ issue of ‘how do we guard their size’ outweigh our quickness issue*
Posted by OB25
|
good point*
Posted by OWWDig
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Andre or Coleman*
Posted by assassin
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Seems to be the answer. I don't know about Coleman's quicks.
Posted by OWWDig
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Mirk, Vaaks, Coleman*
Posted by assassin
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Vaaks (Wagler replacement) or Mirk *
Posted by jdl
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That's not great, you need a real handles like Cadeau. Hopefully Coleman or someone not yet signed.*
Posted by gullit
|
Everything about what has happened this offseason is great*
Posted by OB25
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That's not great, we need someone like Cadeau. Hopefully Coleman or someone not yet signed.*
Posted by gullit
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That's not great, we need someone like Cadeau. Hopefully Coleman or someone not yet signed.*
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Feels like Jake is still a starter unless we add one more guard
Posted by meanjeans Yeah? I'm thinking we add one more guard even if it's not Blackwell. Otherwise that's counting on freshmen / Lee for some major minutes
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Nah, Coleman will start if Brad doesn't land Blackwell or a comparable option.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I'm not saying Coleman won't start, I'd just be surprised if Brad was willing to go into the season
Posted by meanjeans
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I'm just saying Davis won't start over Coleman unless Coleman is just flat-out bad.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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In today’s world, it’s not entirely up to brad
Posted by snipes824
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better learn the Boeheim zone with that lineup*
Posted by assassin
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I think it means we're definitely taking another guard even if it's not Blackwell
Posted by meanjeans
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woot*
Posted by gvibes
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I'm hella impressed we got here considering where we were when Drej was a late scratch
Posted by illini
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So we blew up the “Underwood can’t win in the tournament” narrative and now “Underwood can’t
Posted by biclops
|
I love the idea of Brad paying you NIL money to be an influencer about him*
Posted by LWillhite
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Dammit. No chump*
Posted by LWillhite
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Underwood can't write me a check for $500,000.00
Posted by Sammich
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This probably means no Blackwell but my god if we actually add him…
Posted by OB25
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Do people believe we didn’t know drej was coming back?
Posted by digs
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"I'm looking for a place where I can enhance my skills for the NBA and a place where I can compete
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
|
he said he wanted to go somewhere that would compete to win a title...
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Might be more on Drej’s end to come back*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Not just Drej either*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Imagine the numbers he must be seeing now. Kentucky and Kansas are basically bare.
Posted by uofi1998
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someone get Shad, Gies, whoever else on the phone and just get them to match any other offer
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Per #sources it’s more about there being only one ball. Not only for Blackwell…
Posted by OB25
|
We should buy another ball (or two).*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
We didn't want him anyway?*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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We definitely want him. Might just be too many mouths to feed.*
Posted by OB25
|
Yeah we’re still going after him and trying
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Sounds like we have a Duke problem. I am more than happy to have a Duke problem *
Posted by uofi1998
|
Preseason #…… 1-3 gotta be. *
Posted by uofi1998
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Should be a lock unless the stupid 5 in 5 rule fucks things up.*
Posted by OB25
|
More of Braden, Loyer and TKR! How exciting.*
Posted by Ron McDon
|
I seriously can’t even think about that, was so happy to have that group out of my life forever*
Posted by OB25
|
I'm picturing them locked in a 2 dimensional plate floating through the universe like Superman 2 *
Posted by meanjeans
|
LOL. Please keep them there.*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
*cancels plans to nuke the Eiffel Tower* *
Posted by Sammich
|
Yup*
Posted by Ron McDon
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^^This. 100% this.^^*
Posted by DocWalk20
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narrator *
Posted by meanjeans
|
Even then… who passes us?*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Michigan if they retain*
Posted by assassin
|
I had them in that 1-3 math*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Florida in the discussion too, definitely if they get Momcilivic (sp?)*
Posted by OB25
|
Florida could get back their other big white dude and
Posted by assassin
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Just mean that a Kansas or UK could load up on Braden Smith types*
Posted by OB25
|
Instagram live…
Posted by DocWalk20
Link: https://www.instagram.com/andrejstojakovic/live/17849790714676635
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Went to the video...and saw that my daughter was watching.
Posted by EffinIllini
|
How does that change the team's percentage of production coming back?*
Posted by LWillhite
|
LOL. Where’s her Instagram post?*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
this is an all time comment
Posted by assassin
|
awesome.*
Posted by EffinIllini
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This is absolutely amazing. Returning 57% of scoring from a FF team. I'm going to guess based on
Posted by meanjeans For comparison we returned 37% of scoring in 2006 and 38% in 1990
|
These guys are going to be rockstars with our fanbase*
Posted by OB25
|
Not just our fanbase *
Posted by meanjeans
|
Official Illini Men's BBall Twitter just tweeted a gif of Dre smiling and said "per Source" *
Posted by aimlessillini
|
It’s actually a video and he says “I’m back.”*
Posted by biclops
|
stupid volume control - lol - just excited! *
Posted by aimlessillini
|
Drej is back!*
Posted by Mrap24
|
Just got an ESPN noticiation--was terrified it was a portal announcement
Posted by Blazer
|
Boom....huge*
Posted by UofIL6
|
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!
Posted by Tuscy
|
Stojakovic is back
Posted by biclops
|
Yes!*
Posted by EffinIllini
|
Sweet, one more piece !!!!
Posted by TarheelIllini
|
The news just fucking broke! *
Posted by meanjeans
|
SWEET!!*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
If/when Zavier Zens commits today, I wonder if an NCAA team has had 2 guys with “Z” first names*
Posted by OB25
|
List
Posted by MojoJojo
|
Not one Ziggy. Basketball is going downhill fast. *
Posted by osklister
|
so we would have 2 of the 3 players with a Z-name that's not Zack/Zach? *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
those are the double Zs. *
Posted by assassin
|
Maybe re-read the query.
Posted by Tuscy
|
*snicker**
Posted by DocWalk20
|
DGL to Texas Tech*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
|
This is apparently not real/confirmed, at least not yet*
Posted by OB25
|
Will be a very explosive backcourt if Christian Anderson returns*
Posted by illinilosch
|
Hans down *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
Could be a Whole New World*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
Good for DGL*
Posted by EffinIllini
|
Damn, didn’t want to have to play him.*
Posted by OB25
|
I would rather he haunt us in November than March.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
|
Here's 25 minutes of Vaaks highlights (ooo)
Posted by meanjeans
|
The feel for the game was Wagler’s super power, but skillset-wise this guy is a perfect replacement
Posted by OB25
|
Haven't seen him play but any concerns about inefficiency? He only shot 40% from the field*
Posted by illini21
|
Needs to clean up his shot diet. He'll get better shots and Illinois and won't have to
Posted by ATL
|
Yeah, we're gonna wash that midrange right out of his game *
Posted by jdl
|
I wonder how many of his shots were chucking while trailing. should be...
Posted by shua
|
He jacked a ton of shots. And some really deep ones
Posted by snipes824
|
Based just on feel and no data, seems like transfer shooters at Illinois always struggle
Posted by DT
|
Here's some actual data in cool chart form. They tend to shoot about 5% worse on average
Posted by meanjeans
|
Kasparas is shooting 42% from 3 in the NBA lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Lol yeah so crazy. I don’t really get what happened that year*
Posted by snipes824
|
I think he never quite was right on that arm injury*
Posted by ATL
|
Per 247 ratings he's the 2nd best portal get we've ever had
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
better vision, passing, strength with the ball than I had previously seem. he is legit*
Posted by opey8
|
He's Tallinn he can shoot. Great combo!*
Posted by Sammich
|
He definitely can Baltic*
Posted by NastyBoyd
|
Definitely NATyO typical galoot*
Posted by ATL
|
Incredible. I had never even heard of this kid and he was doing all of this?
Posted by OrangeSox
|
I have a friend that lives in Providence and he hyped them up before the season
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Reminds me a lot of Stirtz from Iowa.
Posted by JFG
|
So you can't speed him up??
Posted by osklister
|
They were horribly coached. Our old friend Kimmy English*
Posted by CWR10
|
The only wtf stat that has to improve next season is his rebound rate
Posted by OrangeSox
|
Yeah agreed. And his on ball D isn’t great either. On the rebounding, I had read something
Posted by voiceofreason
|
I watched a few Providence game recap videos and he was mostly...
Posted by shua
|
OMG that dude… legit. *
Posted by uofi1998
|
That’s a future NBA player*
Posted by CWR10
|
agree*
Posted by John Coctostan
|
Am I crazy for being ok with Drej walking if we get Blackwell?*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
Gimme Drej. Dude shut people down in NCAAs. Need dat*
Posted by cpsteine
|
What's the draft timeline for Blackwell? Won't it be a while before he makes a decision?...
Posted by shua
|
I’m assuming Drej would go through the same process.*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
I'm the opposite- ok missing Blackwell if we keep Drej *
Posted by meanjeans
|
100*
Posted by uofi1998
|
At this point I think his name would be in the portal if he was leaving.*
Posted by gullit
|
In isolation, yeah Blackwell is probably better. But for this team, they have to prioritize Andrej.
Posted by OB25
|
Makes sense, but I’d also like to improve the team. Right now, we’re running it back with a slightly
Posted by voiceofreason
|
Think this is a bird in the hand situation. I'm not waiting on either.
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
This 100%. Dre carried us through the tourney. Gotta respect that.*
Posted by JFG
|
Agreed *
Posted by OWWDig
|
Of course not, I’d much rather have Blackwell*
Posted by Carl Spackler
|
any insight on what Blackwell is like as a teammate?*
Posted by memyselfandillini
|
Less of a dick than Boyd.
Posted by JFG
|
I live in Wisconsin, and don't hate the Badgers. But I HATE Boyd.*
Posted by MojoJojo
|
Zavier Zens update
Posted by biclops
|
I guess my kid (goes to UI) has her eye on a Yugoslavian cinema class next year
Posted by biclops
|
Kayden Mingo to Baylor
Posted by assassin
|
Ooo
Posted by DocWalk20
|
So if we get Andrej back but no Blackwell, which seems most likely at this point…
Posted by OB25
|
A point guard who can get down hill. Morillo looked that in the World Game but still a rookie*
Posted by MtHoodIllini
|
as timmer said earlier this really presents a Tom Morello knot in my head*
Posted by memyselfandillini
|
To the point I made below, there would need to be a Boswell discussion if the year 5 rule passes*
Posted by OB25
|
The insiders of UCLA, UL, Duke, Illinois all the sound same
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
UCLA insider says Blackwell is vising Duke and Illinois next week.
Posted by Chicago1995
|
Blackwell's agent is a UCLA guy.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
our squad, outside of Drej, is by far the most set
Posted by assassin
|
Feels like too many guys wanting/needing high usage roles to fit them all in.
Posted by OB25
|
For blackwell in particular, usage makes no sense as a reason to not pick IL
Posted by John Coctostan
|
Yeah but apparently there’s concern from either Andrej or Blackwell or maybe both
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
Blackwell is the Boswell replacement, imo. Vaaks is the Wagler replacement
Posted by snipes824
|
Ty in the portal per Borzello
Posted by UofIL6
|
I haz a sad *
Posted by jdl
|
Wish the kid the best but it's great news, let's get an athletic wing.*
Posted by gullit
|
Glad we were able to patiently help him rehab. Coaches had plenty of time to know
Posted by OWWDig
|
Damn. I completely get it because he can’t shoot, and that just doesn’t fit us anymore
Posted by snipes824
|
He may also wanted to have played more than 12 minutes a game.
Posted by assassin
|
Yeah for sure*
Posted by snipes824
|
That's fine. I was surprised people were expecting him to contribute in a meaningful way next year*
Posted by illini21
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Such a weird career. He wasn’t there last night. I guess this mean we’re taking Zens?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Miznoz quietly putting together a really nice team, just got Tiller from Kansas*
Posted by OB25
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Idk. Tiller was highly recruited but was sneaky awful last year*
Posted by CWR10
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Dennis Gates in four seasons at Miznoz: SEC record pf 31-41,
Posted by osklister So.... maybe it's the players' fault.
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Oh god, NCAA reconsidering the 5 year eligibility thing and deciding what to do with players…
Posted by OB25
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I don't know what this means. Reconsidering how?*
Posted by Sammich
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Up until a few months ago, many expected they were going pass a new rule…
Posted by OB25
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I don't care if they do that... but they need do it at the start of an academic year
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Parrish & Norlander had an interesting NIL discussion on their podcast the other day
Posted by biclops
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I'm going to guess our credit is pretty good and in an ecosystem fitting that description is yet
Posted by meanjeans
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if we keep focusing on Slavic players, we could end up having to kite Czechs*
Posted by Sammich
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Acknowledged*
Posted by Blazer
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Related from The Athletic...(maybe a free share?)
Posted by EffinIllini
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So happy we’re in this space and the kids are getting their market value.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Watching Mirk's livestream yesterday I had the thought that we were all concerned about NIL taking
Posted by meanjeans
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Roughy’s most recent article on IB was really informative on this topic also.*
Posted by JFG
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Yes, but I think it’s a little naive to think we’re not doing any of bucket 3
Posted by snipes824
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Time to get greedy.
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Keep Drej, add Vaaks Populi, somehow still get Blackwell? Baby you got a
Posted by VIV
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#TheReturning?
Posted by UofIL6
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So what's the word on Andrej? I think I saw that he was at the event last night...
Posted by shua
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Stretch out the good news……..*
Posted by uofi1998
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I'm good with that!*
Posted by shua
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Was on the road tonight headed home. Just a joy to sit and watch all the videos
Posted by Blazer
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That this all happened in a horse barn surrounded by corn makes me chuckle. *
Posted by illini
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The camera knew...
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Here's some content if you need a fix (ooo)
Posted by meanjeans
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Just absolute joy. We have 4 guys from a FF team saying fuck it let's run it back
Posted by meanjeans
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Cosign. *
Posted by harb
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Hell yeah.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Ooo
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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that is good*
Posted by snipes824
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Great stuff. *
Posted by harb
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Sam Mclaurin level vibes *
Posted by jdl
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Woot!! *
Posted by harb
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Turgid.
Posted by Tuscy
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LMFCO*
Posted by Jackie
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I love that Jake is lumped into this on account of becoming an honorary Balkan*
Posted by OB25
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Well, also he has the same agent*
Posted by Dilbert
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Yeah that was what I meant, that he got in with those guys and they probably told him…
Posted by OB25
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Team tweeting out individuals tweets for each too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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HAWT*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Pretty GD good news right there fellas *
Posted by uofi1998
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For the record: one polo wearer and two non-polos*
Posted by biclops
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Hell yes*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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This may spark some ideas, too
Posted by jdl Per the NCAA release today, men's and women's basketball teams are now allowed to take a summer foreign tour every year. Before, it was only allowed once every four years. It is effective immediately.
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and plan B*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Yeah... No brainer there. Time to invest.in smoke machines and flares.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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That’s when they’ll find Jake a wife *
Posted by ATL
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ooo
Posted by biclops
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Yugoslavia *
Posted by TarheelIllini
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Good stuff. Just need Drej back too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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42% of returning scoring from our FF team. With Drej it's 57% *
Posted by meanjeans
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I don't know what to do with my hands.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Yea you do. Baby jesus says go for it*
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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have you considered punchin’ the ol munchkin?*
Posted by biclops
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I think the preferred term is "little person"
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Twice in one day? It's not even my birthday!*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Hot damn*
Posted by AintHatin
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man, it could be deja vu for the ufi with mccollum making the elite 8 in his first year
Posted by Ari Gold
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MD G Darius Adams. When we played MD, he seemed pretty solid for a freshman*
Posted by UofIL6
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Si*
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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Drej, Tomi and Z all at the CvC event
Posted by assassin
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WHY ARE SOME OF THEM WEARING MATCHING POLOS AND SOME NOT*
Posted by biclops
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WHY IS TOMI THE ONLY ONE WEARING SHADES??? *
Posted by illinijohn
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Fork injury to the eye as a child?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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THE FUTURE'S SO BRIGHT!! *
Posted by Tuscy
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Petrovic and Bilic there too. Keaton as well*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Apparently Mirk is donating any money from his twitch stream to the team managers *
Posted by digs
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lol
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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I didn’t realize Louisville has only 2 returning players and no incoming high school recruits…
Posted by shua
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Rumors are they will pay only 8 guys *
Posted by jdl
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Alex Condon back to Florida, Rob Wright back to BYU
Posted by assassin
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No one seems to want the Pope's money. That's a big problem.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Zoom Diallo will take the Pope's money apparently *
Posted by Dilbert
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So Mirk is officially back. Is it safe to say 'the rest' are too?
Posted by Tbag
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Maybe 1 announcement per day? *
Posted by jdl
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I wouldn't be surprised if a couple guys go through the draft process like Drej and Tomi
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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FWIW both Stojakovic and Tomislav shared Mirkovic, announcement on their instas
Posted by biclops
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Wagler tweeting #TheRetention seems like a good thing.
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Yeah, I'd say that's a damn good sign...
Posted by uofi1998
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Yeah, either do it all together or space it out so everyone gets their shine.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I don't think anything is "safe", but this is a good start
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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True*
Posted by Tbag
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Dreaming
Posted by GMAW
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That is one hell of a basketball team.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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That is preseason #1... unless somebody else just goes bonkers*
Posted by uofi1998
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Rankings aside, that feels like the "it" team in basketball too. They would be everywhere *
Posted by meanjeans
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I concur*
Posted by uofi1998
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That is ideal and a top 5 team at worst*
Posted by UofIL6
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Detroit is lovely in April*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Maybe it's because I grew up in Peoria,
Posted by Sounder
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parts of Detroit and burbs are ok tbf
Posted by Ron McDon
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Driving from Grosse Pointe to downtown Detroit is a wild ride*
Posted by Sounder
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hotels basically sold out already lol*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Not true. Most hotels aren't bookable until 330 days in advance.
Posted by Dilbert
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hilton is.*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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And I had my Hyatt booked driving back from Indianapolis*
Posted by Dilbert
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Aiden Sherrell to IU
Posted by assassin
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Mirk screenshot
Posted by Blazer
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The bumblebee shouldn't be able to fly......*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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lol*
Posted by Blazer
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For those that don't catch the reference...
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I'm enjoying the hilarious purple meadow background much more*
Posted by Blazer
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Blackwell was in Mirk’s chat?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Noice.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Everyone simply must buy least one Cowboy Mirk merch item now.*
Posted by OB25
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Apparently Trilly's Discord claims we are pursuing the Mingos.
Posted by OWWDig This info was passed on to me from a friend. I don't think it's 'pay' information as I'm not a Discord user. If it is pay, I'll delete this post.
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I would be very surprised by that*
Posted by OB25
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I claim no knowledge....just passing on from a friend that follows more closely than I*
Posted by OWWDig
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Illini bb IG reposted a story of Mirk’s about Twitch at 2pm CT
Posted by assassin
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Could not love this kid more. On his way to all-time fav status
Posted by Blazer
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now he's raising money for the managers*
Posted by assassin
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David: "I'm Back" *
Posted by aimlessillini
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What an amazing time we live in. Brad, NIL, everything. LFG *
Posted by meanjeans
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Hilarious*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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LOLOLOLOL
Posted by assassin
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Summary?*
Posted by GMAW
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after giving the "after long talks with the coaches and my agent. I've decided to"
Posted by assassin
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Amazing*
Posted by Blazer
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He said “I decided too..” disappeared for like a minute. Then posted a statement saying “I’m back”*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Illinois press statement. Basically the MJ statement*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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lmao...LFG!*
Posted by AintHatin
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The Coleman in that one is very strong*
Posted by OWWDig
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i'm dead *
Posted by meanjeans
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hilarious.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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HE'S BACK BABY*
Posted by assassin
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Double hilarious. He's the best.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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ADHD much?*
Posted by OWWDig
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I think he’s gotten lost in Fortnite and forgotten the announcement*
Posted by OB25
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he's got to lock in*
Posted by assassin
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“I was 12 and dumb. More dumb than now, so you can imagine how dumb I was.”*
Posted by OB25
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Chicago Beers*
Posted by OB25
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Buzz Lighter*
Posted by UIHuskie
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this is incredible*
Posted by assassin
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He just said that he wants to change his major next year... so still in college *
Posted by aimlessillini
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With the Team being available to media before the event tonight I imagine this is more than Mirk *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Anyone know his Twitch Account name? *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Kid is a genius. He's gonna get 1000+ people to watch him do something goofy
Posted by OWWDig
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I'd have said that if the official Insta didn't share it
Posted by assassin
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ok maybe lol*
Posted by assassin
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at 2:25 we have to talk about something really serious*
Posted by assassin
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LOL at the Illini fan olds having to watch this for another 20 minutes*
Posted by OB25
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Mirk wants a golden retriever, does he realize that he IS the golden retriever?*
Posted by UIHuskie
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he has to be protected at all costs. he's too precious for this world*
Posted by assassin
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guilty...at least I have grading to do with it on in the background*
Posted by OWWDig
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direct link here
Posted by assassin
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NVM - he just shared it - it's Mirkyyyyy for anyone looking *
Posted by aimlessillini
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This randomly reminded me of when it was announced that Demetrious Jackson was going to commit…
Posted by OB25
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I never use Twitch, but I don't see his username when I search. *
Posted by OWWDig
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Old fart question.....WTF is Twitch?*
Posted by Tbag
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It's what happens to my eyelid during portal discussions*
Posted by Sounder
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Video live streaming platform popular with the 'utes*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Few things in life make me more old man yells at cloud than video game livestreaming*
Posted by Sounder
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Or a “WE are back”. *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Imagine you, in 2005, seeing this subject line
Posted by ATL
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lol*
Posted by Blazer
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I felt like I was having a stroke typing it *
Posted by assassin
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Jaden Schutt came up in conversation yesterday
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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What are the thoughts on Jakstys? He'll be entering his 3rd year with the team...
Posted by shua
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Unless the coaches really see something, I think he's replacement level
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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If he sticks around he’ll add bench value in years 4 and 5. He’s a depth piece
Posted by bjl63
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do we think we'll add a PF/C from the portal, since we really just have Tomi/Z/Mirk*
Posted by shua
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No. I think it's Blackwell or bust right now.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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My guess is they think/expect Ty Rodgers to fill part of that role as well.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Louisville adds Karter Knox from Arkansas and is going to get Fulgearos from Iowa as well.
Posted by OB25
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Meh.
Posted by JFG
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I think of the current transfer pool it’s Blackwell or bust*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I know that’s what Werner is saying but I find it hard to believe.
Posted by OB25
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Agreed, if for no other reason than depth
Posted by Blazer
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Hard to pay guys to come be depth. That's what freshmen are for.
Posted by uofi1998
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This isn’t depth though. This would be a starter or significant rotational piece.
Posted by OB25
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How many of those guys exist who are worth the investment?
Posted by uofi1998
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Paul McNeil from NC State has been floated, a taller Alfonso Plummer who plays defense.
Posted by OB25
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^^^much better version of what I was trying to say*
Posted by Blazer
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Are we not counting Stojakovic? Or Vaaks?
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I don't think you can count on Andrej to be a primary ballhandler or initiate the offense
Posted by Blazer
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I’d be cool with the Hill kid from VCU too
Posted by bjl63
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Nosign. Total chucker*
Posted by Blazer
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Hi Blazer! I agree! and bad on defense!*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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I've heard a couple of other names, but who knows.
Posted by JFG And if Louisville wants to throw 7 million at Blackwell, we cannot and should not try to match that. Move on.
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Agree strongly with last point. We are not the program that throws money around recklessly
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I want to know who will be our Humrichous replacement.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Sounds like it will be Ty Jakstys.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Blackwell visiting there today too? Not looking so hot.*
Posted by gullit
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No. They are meeting him in LA like we did Monday
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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DGL visiting Texas Tech, haunting opportunity in November*
Posted by OB25
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IU pick up a large Turkish fella
Posted by assassin
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Full head of hair *
Posted by biclops
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Seemingly have given up on the mid major all star team approach
Posted by jdl
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It's good to see the 2nd week is all about commitments and very few new portal entrants...
Posted by shua
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I know the overall number of players in the portal is still astronomical
Posted by biclops
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Georgetown's KJ Lewis to USC *
Posted by assassin
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This is recruiting-eque. Charlie Villanueva admits why he originally committed to Illinois
Posted by DanSaint
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there’s no way that’s true
Posted by bbonb
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How are they going to keep Charlie down on the farm after he's seen Karla Hungus?*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Love that that story matches exactly what was discussed on the various boards at the time*
Posted by Blazer
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Way OT but kind of sad
Posted by jdl
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The "How do we get Brad Underwood away" post is from March of 2016 when he got hired at Ok St.
Posted by illini222
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Little did they know they were about get within a whisp of the Final Four.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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So.....when will we hear anything from any of the players themselves?*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
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Underwood and at least some of the team are at a sold out cancer benefit tomorrow
Posted by OB25
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Special guests: The Final Four Fighting Illini Men's basketball team
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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werner dropping they're expecting media availability with some players prior *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Mirk showing up wearing his cowboy hat would play well there *
Posted by jdl
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I almost fell for a fake Rothstein account claiming Blackwell to UI last night.
Posted by Tuscy
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At the risk of glazing the 247 crew too much...
Posted by uofi1998
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I did too......texted my Purdue friends.......woops, never mind lol*
Posted by Tbag
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I got got by many a' fake portal announcements.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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There's a million weird burners popping up everywhere too.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I won’t believe it until Scott Hughes confirms*
Posted by Ron McDon
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The gold standard of CBB reporting*
Posted by illini222
|
I just blocked whatever that one troll account earlier this year was
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
Pre-Portal Storytime from Charlie V. Funny to hear it from him…
Posted by Illini Guy
|
the search for the sick one tour*
Posted by chorizo
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I think he later says he was gonna follow Self to KU
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Devin Royal to Villanova*
Posted by OB25
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ok NOW Dylan Mingo has decommitted from UNC
Posted by assassin
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Rain drop. Drop top*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Why Dylan Mingo
Posted by biclops
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LOL*
Posted by DocWalk20
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LOL, great pull.*
Posted by Toonces
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This is great from Misko (the agent from the balkans) our insane fandom seems to have paid off….
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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It's amazing this happened to us, it could have happened to many other schools. Let's run with it.*
Posted by gullit
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Wasn’t luck. Underwood and Josh made this happen.*
Posted by Toonces
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Definitely not luck Orlando deserves the most credit. But there are many passionate fan bases.*
Posted by gullit
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Good call on Big O.*
Posted by Toonces
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So fvcking hot. May need to call a Dr in 4+ hours*
Posted by UofIL6
|
we need flares next year*
Posted by assassin
|
start at 10:15 for Illini stuff….
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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Per Misko, Illinois is the most wanted team by Balkan players*
Posted by deadpoolOG10
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we’re so back *
Posted by biclops
|
That’s pretty awesome*
Posted by AintHatin
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Goodman thinks it’s still Duke and Illinois for Blackwell
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Never going to pass up free Mirk content
Posted by OB25
|
Stojakovic loves him some Stranger Things *
Posted by biclops
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lol*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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IU picks up a Duke castoff
Posted by assassin
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IU picks up Domer pg Markus Burton
Posted by assassin
|
Maybe IU gets Sherrell but Mustaf and Harris is meh
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Cig took all their NIL *
Posted by jdl
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Good graphic with all the top guys in the portal.
Posted by OB25
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Matching campus culture: #37, Colin Chandler, Kentucky to BYU.
Posted by osklister
|
Zoom is a cool first name*
Posted by bbonb
|
You think that's a cool name? I just found out there was a pope named Lando
Posted by ATL
|
We're trying to get Paul McNeil?*
Posted by Chilango
|
WE DEMAND MCNEIL!*
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
Werner mentioned him. Maybe a fallback if Blackwell doesn't pan out?*
Posted by AintHatin
|
With a name like Momcilovic, how are we not on this guy?!*
Posted by TarheelIllini
|
We already broke his will once... so now's the time to build him back up.*
Posted by uofi1998
|
I like Milan a lot, I'm not sure he'd fit super well with us.
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
let me rephrase, I think he'd be a perfect fit if we lost someone, but I don't know how he fits
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yeah, no need... I just wanted the opportunity to point out we ruined his weekend in '24*
Posted by uofi1998
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DGL is better than 96. *
Posted by assassin
|
#1 guy is an 'ic.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Per Twitter Blackwell visiting UCLA tomorrow, but also IL in Cali
Posted by aimlessillini
|
So going to school just isn’t something these guys do anymore?*
Posted by Mrap24
|
Online classes.*
Posted by Chicago1995
|
they ain't come to play school so...*
Posted by ECEIllinois
|
...."anymore"?*
Posted by VIV
|
Diglet1 has had classes with some of our players the last 2 years. They do show up
Posted by OWWDig
|
Break out the Franzia, Peja*
Posted by biclops
|
Oh an apparently Mirk made an "ANNOUNCEMENT"
Posted by aimlessillini
|
That is a pretty amazing sentence for next year *
Posted by BradUnderwoodforprez
|
We are tantalizingly close to having a potential preseason #1 roster.
Posted by OB25
|
I dont know that I love the weighty expectations that come with being preseason #1*
Posted by ISeeDeadHawkeyes
|
Bring it on. That kind of attention sells.*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
My kingdom for an Orris*
Posted by Tortillini
|
Michael Orris?*
Posted by Blazer
|
My diamond shoes are also too tight*
Posted by Herman Blume
|
Gonna have to move up that lock date 8\*
Posted by jdl
|
lobster too buttery, steak too juicy. I want everyone talking about us!!*
Posted by shua
|
It's gonna be Top 10 at worst, and probably better than that... time to embrace it*
Posted by uofi1998
|
Clearly we are in the golden era for Illini hoops
Posted by Blazer
|
Yes, retention + Blackwell may = #1 (or really close)*
Posted by UofIL6
|
agreed. I know things change, but having those 2 involved with...
Posted by shua
|
Z maybe, but Tomi could probably command a good paycheck
Posted by Blazer
|
Duke 247 board does not seem optimistic
Posted by illini21
|
It's funny how much that changed in a few days
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
It's a new world for all these bluebloods*
Posted by GMAW
|
So satisfying to see them come down a peg.*
Posted by voiceofreason
|
Yeah their board is teetering on full meltdown mode*
Posted by illini21
|
That board isn't a haven for rational thought, but there's reason to be concerned too.
Posted by Chicago1995
|
bluebloods all over are struggling with this
Posted by ijustkrushalot
|
It doesn't sound like Duke's going all-in on the UK/Mark Pope method
Posted by Chicago1995
|
Couple of amusing posts I saw over there yesterday
Posted by OB25
|
According to the Athletic, of the teams in S16, only Duke had more basketball revenue than UIUC
Posted by cpsteine
|
Someone posted something "They've been to an E8 and F4 in 2 of the last 3 years"
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
I've had to remind myself numerous times that we were just in the freaking Final Four.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Next season could actually be The One... at this point, just retain our guys.
Posted by uofi1998
|
I expected Morillo and Coleman to step into the Vaaks and Blackwell roles
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Feels like they've convinced Coleman to play the McKenney role for us next year.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
It's JMO but I cannot envision either of the freshman coming off the bench.
Posted by illinilosch
|
Barring any surprises in their talent/readiness level, I'd anticipate both come off the bench.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
I know we're deep into Legend of Ty territory but I wonder where he's going to be
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
All I know is tis the season for transfer madness, but...
Posted by uofi1998
|
Haha yeah i saw that and had the exact same reaction*
Posted by illini21
|
Just got chills thinking about that. Yeah, the times, they are a'changin'. Freaking love it.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
They are freaking out about their portal efforts
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
hope those 3 5star recruits they already have can give them some comfort :( *
Posted by shua
|
Wait til they see the pic of Scheyer doing Scheyerface in Illini gear.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
Question, since the portal is open from 4/7-4/21. do all the people that...
Posted by shua
|
Giant orgy *
Posted by jdl
|
i believe per the rules of the Veronica Roth YA novel "Divergent", they become "factionless"
Posted by VIV
|
Or they are given an offer to “GoPro”. For $ 5K they agree to wear a GoPro cam
Posted by memyselfandillini
|
Peak Shailene Woodley.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
|
what if they manage to jump on the CTA train that flies by?*
Posted by shua
|
No. Only have to enter by the 21st. Not a deadline to pick a new school*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
|
David Punch to Texas, Brandon Garrison to Alabama*
Posted by OB25
|
Texas also retaining their star euro *
Posted by assassin
|
Guess I’ll put this here: Wisconsin AD stepping down
Posted by biclops
|
Badger fans on their 247 page seem quite happy about this*
Posted by illini222
|
Badger fans I know aren’t sad about this*
Posted by DocWalk20
|
Kinda feels like he was pushed out and given a soft landing *
Posted by biclops
|
Sounds like he’s Kevin Warren’s future replacement *
Posted by assassin
|
Heh I forgot what was on the inside of my original post in this thread. I am the smartest man alive*
Posted by OB25
|
Donuts will make you fat *
Posted by jdl
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Goodman says we're expected to land Stefan Vaaks from Providence
Posted by UIHuskie All signs pointing to Illinois to land Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks, source told @thefieldof68. ⁰⁰The 6-7 freshman from Estonia was terrific this past season for the Friars, averaging 15.8 points, 3.2 assists while shooting 35% from 3. ⁰⁰Would be a huge get for Brad…
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I claim the nickname Vaaks Populi*
Posted by VIV
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Populi: it's all yours*
Posted by Chilango
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Providence fans sure do hate him.
Posted by OB25
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Anti-Vaaksers*
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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I saw lots of chatter about a poor attitude and he was also pretty inefficient
Posted by illini21
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There are Providence fans?
Posted by Stu
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peruse his game log
Posted by biclops
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Eddie Johnson had some kinda weird comments on Twitter, saying Brad needs to
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I’ve been saying this for years. We don’t need Chicago, or our own state for anything.
Posted by voiceofreason
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Maybe Eddie needs to remember the history of top Chicago kids picking anywhere BUT Illinois.
Posted by JFG
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I've felt this way since the 2005 FF year.
Posted by illinilosch
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and nobody seems to talk about AAU coaches anymore, now with NIL in play*
Posted by shua
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especially now that Chicago doesn't seem to be producing talent like it used to*
Posted by shua
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Aside from maybe 2-3 Top 50 guards around the 6'2" range, who in Chicago is worth recruiting?
Posted by illinilosch That's just the world we live in now. Recruiting CPL and the Chicago area just ain't what it used to be.
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Agree. Things aren't like they used to be.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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that was a 'why are you only adding white guys' tweet without saying it like that*
Posted by John Coctostan
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ding*
Posted by cpsteine
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He's a poor mans Stephen Bardo*
Posted by illini21
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Yeah, kinda racist but I'm not sure if it's racist against white people or a full Jimmy the Greek.*
Posted by ATL
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sadly, it's the kind of thing that others will use against us in recruiting.
Posted by OWWDig
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Latulip film breakdown
Posted by biclops
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Hey a dunk! Take that Eddie Johnson!*
Posted by ATL
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Latulip on Field of 68
Posted by biclops
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He’s right. We need a connector at the point, not Blackwell*
Posted by opossum jenkins
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I think he was trying to dance around the fact that he knows Blackwell is the plan.
Posted by OB25
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This was a really good discussion. Just came over to post it. *
Posted by ATL
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A couple weeks younger than boswell. heh*
Posted by gvibes
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We're going to have too many good players. Damn Undertaker.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Werner is live
Posted by biclops
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Trotter gives it an A
Posted by biclops
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Good get if it holds. *
Posted by harb
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Highlights
Posted by biclops
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looks like all he does is score every shot he takes; one-dimensional player at best*
Posted by bbonb
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wow I hadn't really watched his highlights yet
Posted by snipes824
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Agreed. Lead guard replacement for Wagler. Has a bit of KJ to his game*
Posted by WhitmansFolly
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He's committed per ESPN
Posted by UIHuskie NEWS: Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks has committed to Illinois, his agents at Excel Sports Management told ESPN. Top-10 player in the portal. Estonia native averaged 15.8 points and 3.2 assists and scored 20-plus points against St. John's (twice), Villanova (twice) and UConn. pic.twitter.com/3NGUCZDHG1
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Needed a Baltic to add to the Balkans*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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assuming full retention, I've wondered if we could fit both vaaks and blackwell in the budget
Posted by snipes824
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don't we need one more player to leave for Blackwell?*
Posted by Potomac
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With NIL, scholarship spots are no longer a concern.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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there's still a roster size limit, though*
Posted by Potomac
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Dont we still have 2 open slots?*
Posted by Dilbert
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No
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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thanks, one left for now*
Posted by Potomac
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So our Humrichous replacement.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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complete with some good shooting games and absolutely horrible outings
Posted by Potomac
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As long as the top end talent is there, it’s a good bet that we’ll efficiency the crap out of him.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I’d say more like our Kylan replacement
Posted by Walkon
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Or Wagler *
Posted by jdl
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He doesn’t play defense but this is like a top 10 or at worst top 20 guy in the whole portal.
Posted by OB25
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Hmmm… alrighty. As you can see, I’ve pulled a 180 with my recruitment interest.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Seems like there is the expectation that we’d have money for both, FF run may hooked a big fish*
Posted by OB25
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Wasn’t there a pot of money for just Wagler to return? Maybe that’s converted to…
Posted by shua
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Still seem to be swinging for both him and Blackwell
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Woof, these rebounding numbers...*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Rebounding is not his role*
Posted by bjl63
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You have to be running away from the ball to have numbers this bad.
Posted by Carl Spackler Our style is now it’s everybody’s role.
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Watching a few Providence game highlights, that’s exactly what he’s doing…
Posted by shua
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That was my takeaway. Good shooter, high usage, very good assist percentage
Posted by Blazer
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I’m hoping most of it like the defense is effort related
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’m assuming the rebounding numbers are just a product of what he was asked to do
Posted by Blazer
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Werner had it last night and has been mentioning him for months*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Both Bidunga and Shelstad commit to Louisville*
Posted by UIHuskie
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Milan Momcilovic in the portal*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I thought he was going pro*
Posted by Mrap24
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He declared for the draft as well*
Posted by UIHuskie
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Let's do it.*
Posted by gullit
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Brumby 2.0?
Posted by timmer
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Brunby?
Posted by osklister
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Brurnby.*
Posted by MojoJojo
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Caught some Morillo highlights from some international game last night. Guy can play.*
Posted by Toonces
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Rinse/repeat: don’t lose any of our existing top 4 in the chase for transfers *
Posted by uofi1998
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Sorry, not sorry but this will always cone to mind about him….
Posted by timmer
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Propaganda machine for Michael Malone is out in full force.
Posted by OB25
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That Curry guy learned a lot from him after he tagged along in college to the Elite 8 at powerhouse
Posted by illini222
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Keaton officially declares
Posted by assassin
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I think there’s some intentional timing here as it relates to Blackwell*
Posted by OB25
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Tell me more*
Posted by Mrap24
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Like does he have a car?*
Posted by biclops
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Did you get very far?*
Posted by OWWDig
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Could she get me a friend? *
Posted by osklister
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Remember how badly we wanted 1 and dones yrs ago and never got them. Now do get them and honestly
Posted by MC
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A one and done and also the low ranked recruit that over-achieves
Posted by jdl
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we didn't get a BBMDL until they were no longer valuable
Posted by Sammich
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Didn't help that our BBMDL made a catastrophically bad decision to go pro too.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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ooo?
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Incredible year, can’t wait for the banner*
Posted by Blazer
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Ok hopefully this ends our losses
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I think Lee or Jacktys is going to the portal. Inclined to think Lee*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I'm inclined to think and, not or.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I don't know that we can afford, or need, to upgrade those spots. If they want to stay, let them. *
Posted by larue33
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We want 2 transfers and Zavier Zens. One more spot is opening
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Agreed*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I bet he goes through the process. Hopefully we get him back for one more*
Posted by Blazer
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He gawn.
Posted by Illiniphil
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Andrej?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Thought this was about KW (didn't open the post). Should know more about Dre's plans midweek.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I think Phil is drunk posting.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yeah I think he and the twins will test the NBA waters*
Posted by biclops
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This is what I expect to happen. As much as I can “expect” anything in this regard.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Go get paid, kid. Thanks for the amazing year*
Posted by UofIL6
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Incoming freshman Lucas Morillo will be on Peacock tonight at 9pm
Posted by biclops
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This is kind of wild *
Posted by biclops
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He is #14 on the world team (dark jerseys) on Peacock/NBCSN right now *
Posted by jdl
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Some misses around the rim
Posted by biclops
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hit a nice corner 3 and had a nice tough take to the hoop as well. good potential*
Posted by OWWDig
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As expected, bilic to the portal as well
Posted by snipes824
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Hopefully this means we settled our accounts with Misko *
Posted by biclops
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So, we’re currently at 13. includes Fagbemi. Not including Wagler*
Posted by shua
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lol, what a silly episode*
Posted by Blazer
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at least it made Matt Painter mad*
Posted by assassin
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it was reported at the time as essentially a favor
Posted by snipes824
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Does that mean he is really a mid-major guy?*
Posted by Potomac
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Yeah, clearly a favor all along
Posted by Blazer
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I never heard that Wagler only had one other offer, or that Peja
Posted by memyselfandillini
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You will have to tune into the Sacramento Kings to get more Wagler stories.*
Posted by Toonces
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Petro to the portal per draftexpress*
Posted by OWWDig
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I bet he’ll end up somewhere better than people might think*
Posted by OB25
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Likely Purdue given he's better than Braden Smith. Hi, Kedric!*
Posted by UofIL6
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winning with 3 stars!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Wisconsin recruited him and they could use a guard *
Posted by biclops
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Blackwell for Petro + cash considerations*
Posted by Ron McDon
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I figured he’d just go back to Europe*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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With his reputation coming into this year and the money being thrown around…
Posted by OB25
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No surprises there. Good on him for being a good teammate*
Posted by Blazer
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That would suggest player/coach meetings are happening though
Posted by Blazer
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Yup*
Posted by OWWDig
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Torvik's RosterCast is up and running for 2027
Posted by UIHuskie
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What if the roster was all Mirkovics?*
Posted by biclops
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Just need him to crawl inside the door of his own head.
Posted by assassin
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Being Dave Mirkovic*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Terp’d it*
Posted by Blazer
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PJ Haggerty to TAMU*
Posted by assassin
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5 schools in 5 years impressive*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Dan Haggerty to deep inside the forest*
Posted by Herman Blume
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Fears declares for NBA
Posted by OWWDig
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Well isn't that a kick in junk for MSU fans?*
Posted by Tbag
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It's nuts to think he'll actually do it*
Posted by OWWDig
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he must be trippin' if he thinks he's 1st-round material*
Posted by Sammich
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Dunno...if he balls out at the combine, his return to MSU taint certain.*
Posted by JFG
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But if he can't get up for the competition, he'll have to limp back to E. Lansing*
Posted by OWWDig
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Might as well take a shot*
Posted by illini222
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I'm racking my brains to think of a reason why he shouldn't.*
Posted by JFG
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A sack of NIL money might get him back*
Posted by IlliniOllie
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He might not want to shoot himself in the dick this offseason (again).*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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You have to admit...nobody runs the pinch and roll like Fears.*
Posted by JFG
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His best pro comp is Chris Paul *
Posted by ATL
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Cal transfer Justin Pippen to Ohio State
Posted by assassin
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I kinda wanted him only to say we had a Jordan and a Pippen play at Illinois*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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NBA Draft Timeline
Posted by biclops I think the Undergraduate Advisory Committee will give their feedback to the players on their draft prospects by the combine.
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It would be great if some kind of something happened today*
Posted by biclops
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In Brad I trust.*
Posted by JFG
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Damn right. Very encouraging nobody has set foot in the portal.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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According to Twitter, Blackwell is down to us & Duke *
Posted by aimlessillini
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There are no insiders.
Posted by digs
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This is a high amount of Friday negativity.
Posted by voiceofreason
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It’s not negatively. I’m just shocked
Posted by digs
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Apparently the 2026 thing is nobody respects the paywall guys...
Posted by uofi1998
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It’s been an always thing for me not 2026
Posted by digs
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Since it’s out that’s what 247 guy Banham said*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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is that true ? We haven't won any of these battles so far *
Posted by rozoben
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Good news! Artemis 2 splashdown at 8:07 PM today.
Posted by ATL
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Insiders say you wouldn't believe what they've heard! *
Posted by jdl
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"Blackwell to Illinois"
Posted by VIV
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I can only take solace in the fact we haven't lost anyone yet
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Rinse/repeat: Bring back our nucleus, add freshmen, repeat 25-26...
Posted by uofi1998
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Next year we can be 2026 Michigan, but better. *
Posted by Toonces
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I don’t think I’ll ever get used to seeing things like “providence has landed westchester Knicks
Posted by snipes824
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Cadeau back to Michigan.*
Posted by gullit
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Nebraska got a 6-9 guy from Belmont who shoots almost 40% from 3
Posted by biclops
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6’9” low major guy who shoots 40% from 3?
Posted by snipes824
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It’s an Exciting Whites arms race in the Big Ten right now.*
Posted by OB25
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Bama big man Aiden Sherrell in with a do not contact
Posted by assassin
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Tenn big man JP Estrella to Michigan*
Posted by assassin
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Do we expect Morez and Mara to go into the draft?*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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ESPN's Jeremy Woo has Mara 13th and Morez 27th on the big board.
Posted by assassin
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Yep, I imagine they're gone.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I feel like Morez will be back in college. Dude ain't got NBA game at the moment*
Posted by cpsteine
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agreed.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Maybe some SEC moneybags school will pick him up.
Posted by osklister
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Good.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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They're favored to land Juke Harris, too. And Flory Bidunga has them in his top 3, I think.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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UCLA picks up 2 of Misko's guys from the SEC
Posted by assassin
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St Louis just released a video announcing 9 returing
Posted by aimlessillini
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NY Times - Top 30 in the Portal...
Posted by harb
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Khemenia and the ASU big are undervalued there, IMO.*
Posted by OB25
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Honestly, that list gets rough fast. If we can hold onto our core it’s a huge advantage*
Posted by CWR10
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This is pretty good
Posted by OB25
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Sleepers guys analyze the Blackwell recruitment yesterday
Posted by ATL
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In their latest video the claimed that someone from the Blackwell family got in the YouTube comments
Posted by Blazer
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The “everyone is coming back/we’re getting Blackwell” Twitter crowd seems convinced
Posted by Blazer
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Considering some on our team as well as our targets will go through the NBA process,
Posted by voiceofreason
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I don’t believe the Twitter people know anything, but if it’s about Blackwell…
Posted by OB25
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Correct, but nothing will happen there until after he goes through it, right?*
Posted by voiceofreason
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No I assume he’ll commit somewhere soon. Yaxel committed to Michigan then went through the process*
Posted by OB25
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Ah ok, my bad. I thought it was the reverse.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Bunch of twidiots*
Posted by uofi1998
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They don't know anything *
Posted by jdl
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nobody does here. thanks pman!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Lucas Morillo - tall, short arms, wide hands. #analysis
Posted by OB25
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Helps with hand-eye coordination.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Reduced electric signal time from brain to hands*
Posted by Stu
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25 year old G League players ain't it, fam
Posted by assassin
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Meh. The oldest CBB player to have actually scored points was 73
Posted by Stu
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Wtf*
Posted by cpsteine
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I think I’m down for that age limit moving forward
Posted by snipes824
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Pryce Sandfort portalling.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Don’t think that’s accurate*
Posted by OB25
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Twitter is a cesspool. I am cess.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I’m not on his site, but apparently Trilly saying that a Jake Davis decision is coming soon.
Posted by OB25
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Or somebody is overpaying to get a Final Four guard on their roster. Call it "The Matthew Mayer"*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Would be hard to blame him if he goes for the bag, especially as a senior.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I’d be surprised if he gets more from anyone else than he’d get from us.
Posted by OB25
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Nico Moretti available. So we can bring back Nico, Skyy, and Sencire. And probably DGL too.*
Posted by OB25
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Hire John Groce as senior associate head coach/coach-in-waiting. Let's firm this up!
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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we should offer morez ton of money, just to get mich to match. weigh them down with retention costs*
Posted by cpsteine
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hopefully he just goes to the NBA and drops in the draft to the 2nd round :) **
Posted by shua
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even better*
Posted by cpsteine
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Sounding like Michigan is the favorite for Juke Harris. Top 2-3 player in the portal. :( *
Posted by OB25
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They have their formula and they're going to keep spending. Hopefully we recognize that.
Posted by JFG
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Khamenia from Duke could be a sophomore breakout candidate, good option if Andrej leaves*
Posted by OB25
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Is Drej leaving a thing?
Posted by uofi1998
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I assume he is going to leave. He is on his third team in three years
Posted by gvibes
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Stanford->Cal->Illinois. What's next? MIT? Carnegie Mellon?*
Posted by ECEIllinois
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Well, as he's working his way up in academics, Harvard/Yale are the only ones left. *
Posted by osklister
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I think he’s an awesome fit.
Posted by uofi1998
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my biggest complaint was that he wasn't doing the thing he's good at well enough a few weeks ago
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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I mean, he was hurt.
Posted by AintHatin
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Yep. He wasn't healthy again til the end of the year and played well*
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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Can't base much on those post NCAA loss locker room interviews
Posted by jdl
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A year ago me would definitely like to know how awesome Tre White was for us this year after the
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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I feel like Sencire Harris did two different “I’m back” tweets then found out he wasn’t gonna play*
Posted by OB25
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Cup is firmly in place. As Spackler said below, I anticipate people throwing large bags at our
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Not based on any info, just feels like it could go either way for a lot of reasons*
Posted by OB25
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wayyyyyyy too many examples of people doing the same thing and leaving.
Posted by assassin
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For most of the year I thought so. Recently I don’t think so
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He's been at three schools in three years
Posted by GMAW
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My assumption he’s staying only flipped because Werner hinted it a couple times recently
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Werner's predictability on this stuff is about as accurate as post-Tourney locker room quotes*
Posted by Blazer
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It’s already been a wild ride depending on which corner of Illini internet you’re following.
Posted by OB25
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Or you can just read this thread and get all of that without having to into the various corners*
Posted by Dilbert
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The Wagler stuff is wild to me*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ve gone from 100% gone to like 95% gone but the one thing I will say…
Posted by OB25
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The whole idea that his "different path" applies to the NBA decision is such a stretch
Posted by jdl
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I agree in general that people are likely being irresponsible in giving people hope on this
Posted by OB25
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Yeah I’d almost feel guilty about him coming back
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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If Keaton were my kid, there's no way I'd advise him to come back. No way.
Posted by JFG
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And more important--the real wealth is in the second contract
Posted by Blazer
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Eh he’s seemed reliable on these types of things
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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On the Andrej stuff it seemed to me like he's going on vibes, and not specific info
Posted by Blazer
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I meant more about roster stuff. Guys that are already here
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I would rather keep all of last year’s team plus the freshman class (including the Wisconsin kid)…
Posted by uofi1998
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have felt exactly the same*
Posted by assassin
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Whitman getting surgery for detached retinas*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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Both of them???*
Posted by DocWalk20
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one for sure, probably the other in a couple days per facebook post UIUC made*
Posted by assassin
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Found this WCIA link…
Posted by DocWalk20
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wait, we have two 2027 commits? Mason Martin & Quinton Kitt. Never heard of them...
Posted by shua
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Martin does the threes. Had 11 against West Aurora this year. *
Posted by assassin
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We could use a sniper. I trust the Undertaker (new nickname I just came up with).*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Knew about Kitts bc of the Peoria pipeline. Didn't know about the other*
Posted by OWWDig
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Seems odd for unranked 2027 second-team 4A all-state and not even team's best player*
Posted by Potomac
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He had offers from Michigan and Iowa. 247 has him the #2 prospect in the state*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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My post was about Martin, not Kitt*
Posted by Potomac
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Hoping that this will help land his HS teammate Cole Kelly.
Posted by illinilosch
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Oh my bad. I don't know why I read it about Kitt*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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it's not entirely clear what your point is*
Posted by assassin
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Unimpressive resume for an early offer*
Posted by Potomac
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I mean, Wagler only had offers from like Colorado State and Drake*
Posted by VIV
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Whoa! *
Posted by jdl
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he's tall, local and can flamethrow from three. that's....a pretty good resume*
Posted by assassin
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Any discussion on this week's visitor? Kid recommitted from N.Iowa
Posted by OWWDig
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The kid looks good. Moves well. Nice shot. Very efficient #'s*
Posted by MtHoodIllini
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Hard to figure out these days
Posted by jdl
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If you want a bunch of high-priced returnees, gotta round out rosters with cost-certain freshmen*
Posted by LWillhite
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We already have those *
Posted by jdl
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Maybe some of the ones we have are getting ready to leave *
Posted by icasaman
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NCAA exploring age limit
Posted by jdl The NCAA is exploring a significant change to its eligibility rule, sources tell @YahooSports. The proposal creates an age-based standard: Athletes would have 5 years of eligibility from their 19th birthday or HS graduation.
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I can't see how it does*
Posted by IlliniRunner
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I like it.*
Posted by gullit
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At one time, there was some sort of "prep school" rules gambit. You'd delay HS grad...
Posted by osklister
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let's best-case scenario next year: keaton returns. makes no sense
Posted by Nobster
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Are we seriously in the running for Blackwell?
Posted by TarheelIllini
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In the running? Sure. The leader? Doubtful. Duke is offering a huge bag apparently.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Kofi probably has a year remaining*
Posted by shua
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now we're cooking*
Posted by Nobster
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I can’t imagine we have enough money for Keaton and Blackwell
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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There's a pile of money available just for Keaton if he chooses to return.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I'm sorry I can't believe that
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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It's actually a testament to Illini fans
Posted by OrangeSox
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Yeah, we can’t match the security of going top 10 in the draft. I don’t think Keaton is ready
Posted by voiceofreason
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Many of you said the same about KJ and Riley last year and they're both doing fine*
Posted by OrangeSox
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he's more ready than riley was last year. and he's done just fine. hell better than fine*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Do people not realize that NBA teams work on development
Posted by illini21
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right. Wagler may or may not succeed. staying one more year in college will do nothing to help that
Posted by John Coctostan
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People just have a hard time letting go. It sucks, just like it sucked to lose KJ and Will after
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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It’s like all of you people didn’t read my post above.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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This is Nobby's dream thread! Don't harsh the vibe! *
Posted by Tuscy
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i heard they filled a practice court with gold coins and will allow keaton to scrooge mcduck it*
Posted by Nobster
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of course
Posted by Nobster
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My point is that as a pie in the sky it’s about the same as Ayo deciding he wants to come back
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Add a 3 and D replacement for Ben that's comparable D and better 3.
Posted by Illiniphil
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in my dreams, that's ty.
Posted by Nobster
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Ty isn't going to be a 3 guy.
Posted by Illiniphil
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i'm just hoping and wishing and praying*
Posted by Nobster
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I got a text that the Balkan’s agent is being difficult?*
Posted by biclops
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Great. Now I’m imagining a scenario of all four leaving plus Keaton. *
Posted by MC
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I would be so steamed.*
Posted by Tortillini
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We’re going to get outbid for every player on our team.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Being put forth by a poster on Loyalty.
Posted by Illiniphil
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I bet that’s where he got it from.
Posted by biclops
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Don’t tell me this shit.*
Posted by Toonces
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Their agent is the top agent in Europe equivalent to Scott Boras and no fool.*
Posted by gullit
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Tell him Brad has a very particular set of skills, acquired over a long career.
Posted by DT
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Good luck*
Posted by UofIL6
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Would be very surprising based on all the reporting about our relationship with him.*
Posted by OB25
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“difficult” like “asking for a shit ton of money”. Just trying to see if the rumor is legit or not
Posted by biclops
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Even if the Malone thing isn’t that big of a deal, it’s a great bargaining chip*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Also, i saw a clip today that Dan Patrick brought up this same agent and his great connections to
Posted by John Coctostan
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We were all so confident we wouldn’t lose our coach because of a UNC coaching search this time
Posted by meanjeans
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Nm
Posted by bulldogmba
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did it ask for you to send money?*
Posted by Nobster
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I just entered my banking info into paypal-serbia-q489.info*
Posted by biclops
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best to be safe to keep handsome squidward*
Posted by Nobster
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Sencire Harris and Skyy Clark have portaled
Posted by jdl
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Sencire was 13-41 from 3 here, he's 12-86 the last 2 years.
Posted by illini222
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But I was told that Fletch makes shooters worse*
Posted by Blazer
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Had to look it up: Sky with a year at UIUC, one year at L'ville, two at UCLA.
Posted by osklister
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I thought extra COVID years are done. I guess he’s trying to get a “redshirt” year for his time at
Posted by DocWalk20
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Sencire's teammate Kerr Kriisa is under the impression he still has his Covid year
Posted by RVA
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I think that's the getting punched in the face before a game extra year.
Posted by uofi1998
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That’s right. And we played nice with his exit at the time to potentially allow this*
Posted by OB25
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I'm curious to see where DGL ends up. Hopefully gets paid.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Purdue finna need a lead guard.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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LOL*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Um... why?
Posted by uofi1998
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Skyy already had his one sshhhhining moment*
Posted by RVA
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Realized he forgot to portal last season *
Posted by jdl
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Probably just keeping options open.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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He’s a fine player but not that great. I’d guess Cronin wants to upgrade*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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it's weird how many 3+ school players have came and went through Illinois in the last few years*
Posted by shua
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I wonder what percentage of players in the portal have been in the portal every previous year too.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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I know it's me dreaming, but how cool would it be if we haven't heard anything
Posted by aimlessillini
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are we worried at all that some UNC insiders are selling Malone due to his ties to Jokic's agent?
Posted by John Coctostan
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no I am not worried*
Posted by Ron McDon
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Said agent thinks Petrovich is his most talented college player*
Posted by Dilbert
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Imagine how differently things might have turned out if Petrovic doesn't hurt a hammy in preseason*
Posted by LWillhite
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Per Norlander, 1500 players already in the portal *
Posted by jdl
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What's taking so long?
Posted by osklister
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It’s hilarious how poorly positioned IU is
Posted by CWR10
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I still can't belive UM had Juwan Howard, what a difference a coach makes.*
Posted by gullit
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Coach and free legal reign for opening the pocketbook *
Posted by assassin
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Hand up, I thought Juwan was going to kill it there. I know Brad wishes he was still there.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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All they had to do was fire Woodson 1 year earlier!
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Or OSU. Diebler had a few good games as the interim
Posted by bjl63
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At least they have the 3rd best ex-Drake head coach in the conference *
Posted by jdl
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Which... could happen... big $... Big Ten is so hot right now... like Hansel.*
Posted by uofi1998
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Wisconsin also losing their big guy that started all conference games as a FR (Aleksas Bieliauskas)*
Posted by OB25
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Can someone remind me, guys typically announce they’re back officially now, right?
Posted by Carl Spackler
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From what I’ve seen it looked like the team was still in Indy last night.
Posted by digs
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just got off CMI - DFW with Drej, so he's decompressing somewhere*
Posted by assassin
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Golly, hope they're not missing too much classroom time.
Posted by osklister
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Will usually happen after player/coaches meetings
Posted by Blazer
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IIRC they came a bit later, but that might be because we were out in the first weekend last year.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Correct. You need at minimum a "run it back" or "just getting started" insta post nowadays*
Posted by OrangeSox
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In happier news, Athletic has us as the way too early #1
Posted by Blazer Gift link:
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Any websites based in Serbia, Croatia, etc. released their preseason Top 25 yet?
Posted by osklister
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Makes me wonder if all of these projections include Wagler...
Posted by OWWDig
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Wagler should go to the NBA but I do not see his game translating outside of a spot shooter.*
Posted by gullit
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No one thinks he's turning down a lottery slot *
Posted by jdl
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I said as much in the post. But I could see people just crunching the numbers of
Posted by OWWDig
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Fox's projection was based on Mirk, Dre & Twins *
Posted by aimlessillini
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The ones I've seen specifically consider him gone. Seth Davis's MO was...
Posted by uofi1998
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Gotcha. Good to know. I'd mostly just seen posts with lists and no explanations.*
Posted by OWWDig
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I think the assumptions are Mirk, Drej, and the twins... which is a hell of a baseline.
Posted by uofi1998
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Plus a nice recruiting class. Will we have enough balls to support all this offensive talent?*
Posted by Toonces
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The Coleman get definitely makes the on-paper projection look a like like 25-26...*
Posted by uofi1998
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Fingers crossed! Hopefully Coleman/Morillo are more Wagler than Clark*
Posted by OWWDig
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Both seem unproblematic, injury-free and more underweight than overweight.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Totally fair. Just acknowledging that there's not a 100% hit rate...so I'm hedging*
Posted by OWWDig
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Or Wingo!*
Posted by ilinni11
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Fox has us #1 as well *
Posted by aimlessillini
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Casey Jacobsen on Fox Sports also has us #1*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Casey also was "feeling a comeback" from Mizzou at the BR game too*
Posted by ilinni11
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yeah, i know they need clicks and CONTENT, but there's no way of knowing any of this
Posted by VIV
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Of course not, VIV, that's why it's way too early. But FUN
Posted by Blazer
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I hope Undy uses this stuff to convince our core guys to stay
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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Yeah it’s meaningless. I’ll still take it*
Posted by snipes824
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Tough luck VIV, the ayes have it.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I don't know how you are supposed to do this given turnover*
Posted by gvibes
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it's just a way to get cheap clicks on the day after the tourney. Probably directionally
Posted by John Coctostan
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DeCourcey was complaining about these on the Score this morning
Posted by AintHatin
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and 17k fans showing up for practice probably nudges them to put uofi #1*
Posted by torinese
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Seems pretty meaningless, but can at least help in a recruiting pitch to portal guys.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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We have a PROGRAM again folks. In Brad we trust. Incremental progress adds up*
Posted by LeatherneckIllini
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i see them tied for 7th or 8th in a couple of betting portals.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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And ESPN has us #8
Posted by Blazer
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Behind 7 SEC teams?*
Posted by Illiniphil
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Seth Davis has us #2, Field of 68 #5, Rothstein #6*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Michigan better not get both Mara and Morez back.*
Posted by OB25
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I think Mara played his way into the lottery *
Posted by aimlessillini
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SI also has us #8 *
Posted by jdl
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Kentucky reportedly offers Blackwell $4M.*
Posted by Tuscy
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Duke a bigger concern, their pockets are just as deep but they just don’t advertise it.
Posted by OB25
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Their $22M for roster building is annoying.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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They supposedly offered Yaxel >$7 million last year too*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Dammit Yaxel, take the money....*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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LOL. We’ll see how that works out. He supposedly wants a shot at a title in his last year.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Ooo
Posted by meanjeans
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Haah
Posted by jdl Friday: Christ has died.
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TIL: PJ Haggerty still has eligibility *
Posted by biclops
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Coincidently, so does PJ Carlesimo. (Any word on Dr Bowman?) *
Posted by osklister
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Northwestern now has 6 players in portal *
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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Tenn women's team has 0 players currently on their roster
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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YOU ARE MISINFORMED
Posted by bjl63 “Gabby Minus, a four-star wing, is the lone player set for next season’s team. ”
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How many that anyone would want?*
Posted by OB25
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5* Dylan Mingo decommits from UNC.
Posted by assassin
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Do work, Orlando.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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I think that one is at least at this point either fake or inaccurate*
Posted by OB25
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"Top programs like Syracuse" is the first clue. More like Toilet program.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Maybe we can will it into existence*
Posted by assassin
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Nate Oats must be rethinking his roster building a bit, their 2 best bigs are on the way out
Posted by OB25
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Should have taken the UNC job.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Bol Bowen wasn’t very good imo. Sherrell on the other hand seems like a big loss*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Maybe he needs to rethink being a buttnugget.*
Posted by Illiniphil
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I coached Colorado transfer Isaiah Johnson in 4th grade park district basketball
Posted by GMAW
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UNC hiring Mike Malone*
Posted by illini21
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Not shockingly, Seth Greenberg loves the hire*
Posted by bjl63
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Seth is so brutal. Provides absolutely no analysis.*
Posted by Mrap24
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a real bunt foul hire*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Norlander says McCollum had talks with UNC but turned down an in-person interview*
Posted by OB25
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Positively Belichick-ian hire*
Posted by GMAW
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He last coached in college basketball in 2001. Has zero connection to UNC
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yeah, the Mike Woodson hire was the first one that jumped to mind*
Posted by gvibes
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you are misinformed.
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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I feel like we are all being trolled... there's no way UNC is doing this...
Posted by uofi1998
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Scott Drew and McCollum both reportedly also turned them down*
Posted by UIHuskie
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Mid to bottom tier Big Ten programs with ability to keep their coaches from UNC is pretty nuts*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I think across both major sports, there's less of an incentive to go to bluebloods
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Plus UNC is in the ACC vs UFI in the Big Ten
Posted by jdl
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Yep 100% been saying this
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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maybe you are correct. But i still say that someone like McCollum turning down UNC is nuts
Posted by John Coctostan
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Tells me there is a resource problem that isn’t being talked about.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I don't know much about him but he is from Iowa City.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Kinda feels like more death-rattle from the ACC.
Posted by tvillini
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I think in this case Bubba is a moron
Posted by ATL
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Dave Wischnowsky says bad hire*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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Does have a story about himself regarding this? *
Posted by DanSaint
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That is shocking.*
Posted by uofi1998
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I’m wondering if Donovan is gonna get AK’s job*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Don't call him Mike or he'll flip.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Pretty poor hire*
Posted by Mrap24
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It’s a different world
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Oh I agree. These jobs aren’t significantly more attractive than other school
Posted by Mrap24
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Wow, that’s certainly out of left field.*
Posted by OB25
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I saw a few people ask about him on their 247 board but discussion didn’t go far*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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when did poneman become such a high profile nil agent? has he represented any of our players
Posted by Ari Gold
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Probably not because of how he was ripped on in the IB days*
Posted by Illini Guy
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I know we need a guard and whatnot, but the #1 priority over any outside player should be...
Posted by uofi1998
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Sophomore Mirk has B1G player of the year potential*
Posted by illini21
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I think sophomore Mirk is gonna be really really good*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Sophmirk*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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I am going to sound like a total wet blanket here...
Posted by uofi1998
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Agreed and would be thrilled to be wrong and happy to eat crow. *
Posted by Tuscy
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I think improving his touch around the basket is a skill that can be developed
Posted by snipes824
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Throughout the season there weren't many shots from down low of his that I thought were going in
Posted by RVA
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Same. But he’s built to thrive at it
Posted by snipes824
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I see it a lot like Coleman Hawkins, great wrinkle to run a bit of point forward
Posted by RVA
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Probably tougher to say with the Euro guys
Posted by jdl
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curious if he can gain some lift by working in the weight room
Posted by assassin
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No thanks
Posted by jdl
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like it*
Posted by EffinIllini
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DJ Smirk *
Posted by jdl
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Keep those 5 and add Blackwell or Hill, Coleman, Morillo and I think we’ll be really good
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Those 5 + Blackwell = Preseason Top... 3? #1? It's on the table, anyway.*
Posted by uofi1998
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I kind of feel like other teams would value drej more than we do due to lack of shooting.
Posted by gvibes
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Simple terms... this team is and was better with Drej on the floor.
Posted by uofi1998
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we were absolutely better with him*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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I know this isn’t the top priority, but these guys would also be rockstars if they return.
Posted by OB25
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Yep. Would be the biggest preseason hype since '05...
Posted by uofi1998
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I wonder how much of that was the guy he was replacing in the lineup a lot was bad.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Davis is a decent player but not a big loss. He should be coming off the bench.*
Posted by gullit
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He should... no problem there. Culture guys are important too.
Posted by uofi1998
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Way too loose with the ball to be the primary handler (Mirk)*
Posted by RVA
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I don’t think you can give the keys to Drej. He doesn’t pass enough. Kind of hoping we can
Posted by voiceofreason
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My kingdom for one or two sets a half for a pin down 3 for Jake.
Posted by Dude_The
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I am curious if we'll amend our offensive approach at all
Posted by illini
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I think he kind of screams lead guard TBH...*
Posted by uofi1998
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I disagree. He doesn't shoot well enough. He's perfect for a Shannon-like role
Posted by GMAW
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Agreed said this yesterday*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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No matter what, his #1 thing this offseason will be shooting from the perimeter*
Posted by uofi1998
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He doesn't pass either(1apg), that coupled with 24% from 3 isn't anyone's lead guard let alone ours*
Posted by ilinni11
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Also... TJ pretty much was the lead guard for the 24 team... Ty some, Marcus some... but it was...
Posted by uofi1998
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Brad would disagree with you
Posted by LWillhite
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Nobody outside of our program is worth $5M... call me old fashioned...
Posted by uofi1998
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I wasn't thinking in money terms, but since you brought it up
Posted by LWillhite
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impossible to answer that without context of everyone else*
Posted by assassin
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Maybe... if you told me we had the same amount of $ as Michigan, yes.
Posted by uofi1998
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He needs to get back to what he was in the bay. 31-32% is livable. 24% not gonna cut it*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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No question*
Posted by uofi1998
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Pretty sure it is. *
Posted by assassin
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When I saw the supposed $5M number for Blackwell on X, I shuddered*
Posted by uofi1998
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Toppin and Yaxel were around 4 last year, so 5 is...geez*
Posted by assassin
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whoa....that's a lot*
Posted by OWWDig
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It's probably baloney, but these days, IDK.*
Posted by uofi1998
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It's probably inflated, but I'm sure he's still asking for a lot*
Posted by OWWDig
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Cole Certa. Can see us going after him if Andrej or Jake leave.
Posted by OB25
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Jaden Schutt also in the portal
Posted by jdl
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3 years at ND and Shrewsberry still hasn't had a team better than he did at PSU. surprising*
Posted by John Coctostan
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What is our yearly budget? Has this ever been reported on? I’m assuming
Posted by voiceofreason
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Don’t think anyone knows for sure and depends on who we’re trying to pay but I’ve seen $12M floated*
Posted by OB25
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Blackwell....is this legit? If so, yes please
Posted by UofIL6
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What does Michigan look like for next year? Since Blackwell is from the state...
Posted by shua
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Cadeau is presumably back, McKenney is the top instate recruit who's contributing as a freshman
Posted by RVA
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Figure that's Trey McKinney's spot next year... so does Michigan rock the boat?*
Posted by uofi1998
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They just signed a 5 star wing too*
Posted by OB25
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Blackwell grew up an Illini fan. I think we have a great shot at him.*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Doing the Goode move *
Posted by jdl
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Who is Goode? I'm unfamiliar.*
Posted by cpsteine
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Luke Goode...going back to homestate Indiana (IU) for last year*
Posted by UofIL6
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that's good to know. hadn't heard that*
Posted by shua
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His dad played at Illinois. Hopefully that helps. *
Posted by MojoJojo
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Not to mention our recent history of developing NBA first round guards.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Blackwell, Coleman, Morello. If we add a good defensive big we'll win it all next year.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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big Z?*
Posted by cpsteine
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IMHO Big Z was underwhelming this year.*
Posted by gullit
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I like Big Z but still feels like we're missing some bulk and athleticism in the front court.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I thought we held up more than fine against Reed.*
Posted by OB25
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Tomi played valiantly but I felt he could get to his spots when he wanted.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I wouldn't be at all surprised to hear about Tomi having played with an injury almost all year.
Posted by Dude_The
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Pretty sure his knee wasn’t 100% until tourney time if even then.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Totally agree. He had a play against Iowa where he put up a baby hook, missed
Posted by Blazer
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They scored 71 points... Reed was good, but we wouldn't be having this discussion if...
Posted by uofi1998
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Yes it is. He is the 1A target for us.*
Posted by OB25
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I am assuming he was the "big name" guard Werner referenced in the II podcast last week*
Posted by AintHatin
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Almost certainly was. Michigan expected to be heavily involved too, among other top programs*
Posted by OB25
|
Dave Wischnowsky is excited!*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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please bring me some 3 point shooters.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I used to work with Tyler Tanner’s mom. Should I tamper?*
Posted by nash
|
His sister ran track for Illinois' current track coach
Posted by ATL
|
Yeah genetics matter lol*
Posted by nash
|
With the kid or the mom?*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
|
Alright, so, moving on to this thread now…*
Posted by IlliniOllie
|
It would be really cool if Petrovic could be the starting PG we thought he was going to be…
Posted by shua
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We're paying him a crap ton of NIL. There is exactly zero chance we're going to do that again*
Posted by GMAW
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Ha he's going back to Europe.*
Posted by gullit
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No sign. Andrej and Coleman’s show*
Posted by meanjeans
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And Morello.*
Posted by Toonces
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Fuck that. Zero interest in a midget running the show.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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He is 23 years old*
Posted by Potomac
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I just don't see it with him
Posted by jdl
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Makes sense, but Brad usually has a good eye, so I stinks this was a miss*
Posted by shua
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Yep, very poor fit for our positional size/shooting strategy.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Agreed. Wouldn't even bring him back. Doesn't have it*
Posted by UofIL6
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Bring back the Ivisii twins, Andrej, Mirk, and Jake. Add Q, and then go hunting for more guard help
Posted by UofIL6
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I’m good not bringing Jake back at all.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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You need someone to be a deep threat though. Won't have many of those*
Posted by UofIL6
|
Was he a deep threat when we played good teams though?*
Posted by voiceofreason
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He faded in the Tourney, but was 11/29 from 3 against top 20 teams in the regular season
Posted by Blazer
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Nobody was....and few are*
Posted by UofIL6
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Except he wasn’t much of a threat in the post season. 9th man? Sure thing.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Same, mostly because Brad will give him too big of a role. 9th man? Fine.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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He didn't play more than 20 minutes a single game in the Tourney*
Posted by Blazer
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I think he's fine in a limited role
Posted by jdl
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Sure. I’m good with that, but him starting or playing starter minutes is a non starter for me.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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He never played starters' minutes, except the stretch when both Andrej and Kylan were out
Posted by Blazer
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I'd be stunned if he starts next year
Posted by jdl
|
Already have 5 new guys coming; may need to make some room*
Posted by Potomac
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So we’ll lose Ben, Wagler, Boswell, Redd. Does Petrovic come back?…
Posted by shua
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We'll see if Lee comes back.
Posted by illinilosch
|
Fagbami?*
Posted by Stu
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Fagabefe?
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
|
Don't you get fifteen spots now too? There's room for whoever
Posted by RVA
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Grid is already 16; 15 with no Wagler
Posted by Potomac
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Everyone counts, it's roster spots, no scholarship limits
Posted by jdl
|
I partly meant did they intend to give Fagbemi a four-year slot?*
Posted by Potomac
|
I'm not sure if that's still a thing or not *
Posted by jdl
|
Realistically they are all year to year...
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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We have a great sell
Posted by jdl
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Fuck it. None of it matters. UConn could shoot 30% from the field and be better than us.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
Terrence Hill - VCU's leading scorer, who lit up UNC, in the portal*
Posted by RVA
|
Suck it, Shaka*
Posted by bbonb
|
former top 25 UK guard that didn't do much this year
Posted by assassin
|
my name is Legion, for we are many*
Posted by Sammich
|
Wake Forest also loses their star player (Juke Harris) to the portal today.*
Posted by OB25
|
He has moves *
Posted by jdl
|
Descended from the family that started Nissan.
Posted by osklister
|
Tommy Lloyd succesfully leverages UNC job into top 5 deal with Arizona
Posted by assassin
|
and he no longer reports to the AD!*
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
|
Good. Just shows that Lloyd knows how to play the game. U of A is set up for dominance*
Posted by Desert
|
Dusty May also with a perfect answer that other coaches in this situation should copy in the future
Posted by OB25
|
His answers were much more clearer than Lloyd’s
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Huge name, Flory Bidunga entering the portal (will also explore the NBA Draft)
Posted by OB25
|
Duke-bound
Posted by Kajagoogoo
|
More Tommy Lloyd non denial denials.
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Tommy Lloyd again asked about the UNC opening, repeats his sentiment from earlier this week: "I'm not a multitasker, you can ask my wife. I'm 100% locked in on Arizona basketball right now. ... This team deserves my full attention, so that's what I'm giving them."
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Dusty May being asked about it too. Would love to see him bail on them.*
Posted by Toonces
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Oh please let the May thing gain steam*
Posted by cpsteine
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I don't like this. I want a fully focused Arizona for Michigan. Michigan tried to kill their
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I think he's just using UNC as leverage to oust Desireé Reed-Francois, AZ's AD.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Very well could be. He's definitely using the situation
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Yep, no reason to shut it down until he either gets what he wants or leaves.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Audie Crooks into the portal
Posted by ATL
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Not a chance Shauna wants her*
Posted by OrangeSox
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absolutely criminal that ISU is letting her get away*
Posted by bbonb
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Some program is going to get a steal*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Iowa State has 10 women's basketball players in the portal.
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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She’s a net negative unless you can figure out how to build a defense with her*
Posted by assassin
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Ollie Rioux headed to Michigan State.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Izzo needs a new face breaker *
Posted by assassin
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He probably won't play. But much like me, Izzo must like the novelty of having a 7'-9" guy.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I can see there being some specific ways to use him as a practice body in a useful way*
Posted by OB25
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Just trolling Painter *
Posted by jdl
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Works for me*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Wisconsin fans seem pretty concerned that Blackwell is going to transfer.
Posted by OB25
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I always forget that his dad is an alum.*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Wonder if he’ll be in our big former player group for tomorrow’s game.*
Posted by OB25
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That roster is super sexy*
Posted by UofIL6
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If you wondered how Miznoz got a top 10 recruit, rumors are they’re hiring his dad as an asst coach*
Posted by OB25
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Do you even have to do that these days? Just pay*
Posted by UofIL6
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I don't know if Mizzou is looking to stretch NIL funds that much... but it sounds like a good way to
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Yeah, let the kid pay Dad to eff off.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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Tommy Lloyd gave the most non-denial denial ever about UNC*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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But does he give a shit about UNC?*
Posted by DocWalk20
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Yeah, I don't like this non-distraction distraction.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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What'd he say?
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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He was asked about his comment about protecting the program the coach after him
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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John Mobley declaring for the draft, but will maintain his eligibility
Posted by AintHatin
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How did the visit from Quentin Coleman go?*
Posted by gullit
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Well...
Posted by illinilosch
Link: Sweet pick with the Regional Championship trophy!
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Moar:
Posted by Chuck Woodaby Top 35 prospect in the class of 2026 Quentin Coleman on his official visit to the #illini. Looks like they got him posing with the South Regional Champs trophy too which is awesome!
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I tell myself we stack up well vs Missouri with Wagler as evidence this year*
Posted by Potomac
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I tell myself we stack up well with Missouri because we shitpumped them this year.*
Posted by SurfTheBoneyard “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie
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this is the question that matters*
Posted by John Coctostan
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All 7'-9" of Olivier Rioux enters the portal. I'd take him.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I’m not sure that he can play*
Posted by bjl63
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True, but he'd be a fun victory cigar.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Nick Smith says "pass".
Posted by osklister
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Can anyone who's watched him play comment on why he doesn't score 50 points a game?
Posted by meanjeans
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Because he stinks*
Posted by bjl63
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Mobility. Athletic ability. Other than those things, not much.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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probably also stamina*
Posted by Sammich
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I imagine Matt Painter is sleeping on his doorstep *
Posted by uofi1998
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Too bad we can guard him with Boswell next year. Gotta just get low and steer his Canadian ass out.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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NCAA 2nd leading scorer Dior Johnson
Posted by assassin
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is he a Christian?*
Posted by Sammich
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MA’AM HE IIIIIIIIS TONIGHT*
Posted by OB25
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he'll be a luxury for someone*
Posted by assassin
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9 high schools.
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Hey, hard for some of those brainacs to find the right fit among the unwashed hoi polloi.
Posted by osklister
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geez, someone needs to update his wikipedia. *
Posted by assassin
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Dustin Ford taking over at Akron
Posted by jdl Akron is expected to elevate associate head coach Dustin Ford, source told @TheFieldOf68.
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Yuck. And Goodman is an idiot*
Posted by Mrap24
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Not that far from Canada!*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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This is definitely one of those things that doesn't grab my attention as much as...
Posted by uofi1998
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I really hope we only need to add like 1-2 guys and can fill the rest with our current players*
Posted by OB25
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That would be so nice for one year at least.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Disregard, nothing to see here.
Posted by OB25
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He's staying
Posted by jdl Missouri forward Trent Pierce has agreed to a deal to return to the Tigers next season, he told @On3.
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Ha wow I completely read the tweet wrong, just assumed it was saying he was portaling*
Posted by OB25
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Probably for Miznoz academics. *
Posted by osklister
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DGL back in the portal*
Posted by OWWDig
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My guess as if right now is Villanova or Xavier, potentially Illinois if we take him back
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Devin Royal*
Posted by OB25
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Groce to Charleston?
Posted by jdl NEWS: Akron’s John Groce has emerged as the top target in Charleston’s head coach search, sources told ESPN. Nothing is done and steps remain for both sides in the next 24 hours, but there’s mutual interest. Groce has led the Zips to four of the last five NCAA tournaments. pic.twitter.com/PiNc4WDUvF
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Angling for a raise?*
Posted by biclops
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Doesn’t seem like much of an upgrade, if it even is*
Posted by Ron McDon
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They were paying Mack $1.1 million, that would be a nice raise for Groce. *
Posted by larue33
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Had the same thought. Retirement plan? Charleston >>>>>>>>Akron.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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Seems like a pretty massive lifestyle upgrade*
Posted by OB25
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this has to be it *
Posted by MC
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That doesn’t make sense*
Posted by John Coctostan
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Slight upgrade in life conditions *
Posted by assassin
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MAC Freshman of the Year point guard.
Posted by OB25
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Think this is the guy linked to Michigan*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Toledo PG? Lock *
Posted by jdl
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Bill Murray's son Luke will take the BC job
Posted by assassin
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At least Bill can stop rooting for UCONN now.*
Posted by DocWalk20
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no doubt.*
Posted by Ari Gold
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Lucas Morillo named to Nike Hoop Summit World team
Posted by assassin
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Mirk flashed some potential on the boards there last year*
Posted by Potomac
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Great sign*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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I'll put this here. The Athletic discusses NIL transparency. Gift link...
Posted by Tuscy
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*Chandler Bing voice* Has anyone here even SEEN a transfer portal thread?? Stay focused you jerks!*
Posted by OB25
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Is he going to stick around at Vandy?*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Y'all got bad juju in here. Don't like it. *
Posted by illini
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beat houston!*
Posted by Ari Gold
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I would be genuinely stunned if he was at the top of the list for either program
Posted by Blazer
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I'm not even thinking about the hiring part
Posted by illini
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who is doom casting?*
Posted by VIV
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lol yeah i haven't noticed any of that. People are just throwing out hypotheticals*
Posted by illini21
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Kevin Feige
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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bad sammich*
Posted by VIV
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Good point*
Posted by Blazer
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Meh. Maybe I’m wrong but I don’t think Underwood is leaving
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I just don't see it as a legitimate risk given his age, available resources, and contract
Posted by OrangeSox
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i don't think he is, either, but there's nothing wrong in spitballing*
Posted by VIV
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I don’t really understand why it’s even raised as a possibility based on his contract*
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Right that too. He can’t leave but even if he did we’d have every ability to keep him*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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He makes plenty already. No raise, please*
Posted by Potomac
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because people are bored and want to think about the what ifs
Posted by IlliniSax05 MAJOR UPDATE: "Maybe you're not such a bad egg, Lisle-y"
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I'd put it at less than 5% that he leaves if offered another job*
Posted by illini21
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Gotta agree. And yes, numerous people have accused me of wearing orange-colored glasses.
Posted by osklister
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It's not even worth thinking about*
Posted by illini21
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I just think Underwood has like 5 years left. So he'll stay.
Posted by JFG
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Maybe I'm overconfident, but I zero of the dread I used to have in these scenarios.
Posted by AintHatin
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Me either.*
Posted by DiamondDazzle
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Let's just say Brad did go to Kansas or UNC.
Posted by VIV
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Mick Cronin. Best case and workable.
Posted by opossum jenkins
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Otz would be my first and only call.*
Posted by voiceofreason
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I think that's the call as well*
Posted by KCWildcat
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Semi-just for fun: N Carolina, what took ya so long?
Posted by osklister
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LaTulip thinks the extra time was to reach out to their primary targets to gauge interest before
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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So, total curiosity: does LaTulip think they got turned down??
Posted by osklister
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I’d lean Schertz*
Posted by bjl63
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People will think i'm crazy, but Chris Beard would be up there for me*
Posted by illini21
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There’s an up and comer at Akron who might be worth checking in on.*
Posted by Toonces
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Mods: banish*
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Otz, best case. Schertz, best most realistic. I like Kimani Young from UConn*
Posted by JacobRDaugherty
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Crazy coaching predictions here:
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Are we in a transition where elites will regress toward the mean?
Posted by Potomac
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To the extent that NIL is resulting in the professionalization of college sports…
Posted by DT
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I think the Bama job for Oats is probably better than KU at this point.
Posted by Carl Spackler
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Something like this. Bama has football money.
Posted by osklister
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I’ve been trying to say this for three days haha
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I was thinking about this last night, is BYU right now a more attractive job than Kansas or UNC?*
Posted by OB25
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BYU is probably a weird fit for many coaches but in terms of resources probably
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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you wanna get crazy?
Posted by VIV
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I think UNC gets Billy D and KU if Self retired gets one of TJ or McCasland*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I’ll bet that Billy never coaches in CBB again*
Posted by bjl63
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Donovan will be 61 by October. I can't see him moving to a big-time college job.
Posted by osklister
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Bill D just got an extension. He might have the cushiest job in professional basketball.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Lot of rumors he wants out
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Hard to overstate what a disaster the AKME regime has been. I don't blame him.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I didn't think it could get any worse than garpax. Leave it to the Bulls to find a way*
Posted by illini21
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what about Billy G?*
Posted by VIV
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So does Alabama land Mark before or after UNC hires him?*
Posted by Dilbert
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Oops. Yeah, I switched things up and forgot to edit. I'll chump it.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Brad Underwood becomes the first dual head coach by taking the KU job AND retaining the Illinois job
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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it's kinda like the Austro-Hungarian Empire *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Some chat on Twitter that self is retiring*
Posted by Mrap24
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Self just told a Kansas City paper that the rumors are B.S.
Posted by DanSaint
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If it happens, KU will do better than UNC.*
Posted by Chicago1995
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Rumors they want either May or Lloyd. I think they'll "settle" for Oats.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I think KU can get Lloyd. May isn't going anyplace.
Posted by Chicago1995
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I just have trouble seeing a coach jump from one conference powerhouse to another.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I don’t think I’d call Tech a conference powerhouse
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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The powerhouse is Arizona. But I'm also saying I don't see McCasland leaving Tech for KU.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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I think it’s much more likely than Oats leaving
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I get that, but it's not like KU and AZ are long time conference rivals.
Posted by Chicago1995
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Davis officially out at UNC
Posted by assassin
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Can we poach Dylan Mingo?*
Posted by illinilosch
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Time is a flat circle*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Self doesn’t give a shit about North Carolina *
Posted by VIV
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If you’re under 60, who wouldn’t want this job?
Posted by assassin
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Does Sean Miller still have juice as a coaching candidate? If he was still at Xavier I feel like he
Posted by meanjeans
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That’s just sweat. *
Posted by assassin
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I mean he's in the S16 with Texas right now
Posted by illini
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Lots of buzz on Twitter he's pretty high on UNCs list. *
Posted by Chicago1995
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That would be a great hire*
Posted by illini21
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Kentucky ended up with Mark Pope
Posted by jdl
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more like Mark Poop*
Posted by VIV
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He sure pooped on our squadron last year. Maybe he's good.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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I don’t know why Dusty May would take it
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider Other than the name of UNC I don’t see what else it offers to someone like Dusty. And it’s not like Michigan is some slouch as a brand name.
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The bloom is sorta off the apple
Posted by Sammich
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I wonder if Kelvin could get it. He’s old but he’s been complaining about UH spending
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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They may be in a place where a short run steward is in their best interest
Posted by opey8
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Yeah I mean they hired Belichick lol*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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Burning piles of cash in the process. Leaving them shorthanded for this hire and the roster
Posted by memyselfandillini
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Rumors of Fears considering the portal
Posted by jdl
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No NBA for him?*
Posted by gullit
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If you're only 6'1-6'2, you better shoot better than 32% from three
Posted by OrangeSox
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NBA needs a new generation of trippers and nut-kickers
Posted by Sammich
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Damit, what is going on with the G-League??? Shouldn't they be teaching that??
Posted by osklister
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Dillon Brooks just needs to come back from his DUI and broken hand.
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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that'd be a real kick in the nuts for Izzo*
Posted by Gene Parmesan
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gotta take a shot sometimes. *
Posted by ijustkrushalot
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Fears of Fears considering the portal? *
Posted by osklister
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Fleetwood Mac doing a cover of the entire Fear of Music album.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Tusk, in its entirety, with the pauses as Lindsey Buckin'am intended!*
Posted by Sammich
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That's Second Hand News!*
Posted by ATL
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maybe Iowa/Nebraska fans stick around to root against (?) Houston?
Posted by memyselfandillini
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RIP to Bill Self as a head coach
Posted by KCWildcat
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I don’t think Underwood is going there, but seeing the KSU clowns if he took that job
Posted by GMAW
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You could make a strong case for KSU having the most delusional fanbase in the country*
Posted by Sounder
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We gotta be good at something*
Posted by KCWildcat
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McCasland seems like such a natural replacement there*
Posted by CWR10
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Agreed. I think he’s #2 after TJ. Then Schertz
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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I really don't think Donovan wants to go back to CBB*
Posted by bjl63
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"Jacque Vaughn Is Imminent"
Posted by KCWildcat
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"I'm hearing it's Mark Turgeon"
Posted by VIV
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Is there anything new or just the same stuff being rehashed as the last few days?*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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"Insiders" between the Kansas schools talking, I presume*
Posted by KCWildcat
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One season of Darryn Peterson's full-body cramps sent him into retirement*
Posted by OrangeSox
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Had to deal with AJ Storr the year before. Hunter Dickenson. *
Posted by assassin
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I swear if Underwood goes to KU...*
Posted by KCWildcat
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nah.*
Posted by cpsteine
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I don't see them hiring a 62 year old for that job*
Posted by Sounder
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Agreed. Kind of the same pool as UNC. Otzelberger, Lloyd, Byington.**
Posted by Chicago1995
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Wouldn't be a surprise*
Posted by illini21
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Just his toupee on the banner in the rafters?
Posted by osklister
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Among the best ever. Still curious how things would have changed had he stayed a little longer*
Posted by UofIL6
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Two natties, four final fours
Posted by Sounder
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Coach Guenther fires him after NCAA probation
Posted by Poldark "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."
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Skyy trying to get a redshirt for his year here:
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Imagine being Mark Smith and missing out on NIL money.*
Posted by gullit
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I wonder what Kofi and Giorgi thought the year after they left. *
Posted by Tuscy
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Kofi turned down like a mil to play here.
Posted by assassin
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$3M over 2 years. *
Posted by illinijohn
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They should both come back. IIRC they both had one more year of eligibility.*
Posted by Warrin'_Illini
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Assuming you're joking about the Underwood grievance but didn't he basically tell White to transfer
Posted by ATL
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It's more a reference to Mark Smith throwing Underwood under the racist bus to get a NCAA waiver.*
Posted by Chuck Woodaby
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Arizona State is stealing Randy Bennett from Saint Mary's*
Posted by assassin
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Wait until they find out it's really Herb Sendek in disguise
Posted by jdl
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Sendek in disguise: with glasses.
Posted by osklister
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Sadly, 90% here won't get that one*
Posted by RSMBob
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LOL, I doubt there's more than a half-dozen. (Maybe that is 10% these days?) *
Posted by osklister
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it was a pretty popular song*
Posted by VIV
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I think this says a lot about where the future of mid major basketball is going*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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The WCC in particular with Gonzaga's departure*
Posted by illini222
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Kwame Evans (Oregon). Would be a really nice pairing with Mirkovic.
Posted by OB25
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TIFWLIW, a Loyalty insider says the Illini staff has no interest.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Cincinnati gonna take the Utah State coach
Posted by assassin
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Ethan Roberts (Penn leading scorer)
Posted by OB25
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He's now had two concussions.
Posted by illini
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6'5" and 190 lbs! String bean. Adam Fletcher would get him to 215 lbs*
Posted by ibdoc
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He’s from Arlington Heights*
Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider
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If Jake were to leave, sure. He can fill that role. But I hope we keep Jake.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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Vaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaks*
Posted by VIV
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Sounds like he'll command Andrej money. Just FYI.
Posted by Kajagoogoo
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What was Andrej money?
Posted by EffinIllini
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probably Dinar*
Posted by VIV
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Kinda wondering if going after top freshmen and 2nd tier transfers isn't the model...
Posted by uofi1998
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As of last summer, everyone's goal was pay for retention...
Posted by LWillhite
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build a roster. the advantage of the transfer portal is you have data on how the kids, regardless of
Posted by John Coctostan
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I’m guessing this kid will be considered a top 10 transfer, so I wouldn’t call him 2nd tier.*
Posted by OB25
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Yeah I meant that we shouldn’t overpay… should’ve clarified.
Posted by uofi1998
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