You can’t read much into these games usually but the rebounding really stands out.

Posted by OB25 on June 2, 2026, 23:20:57, in reply to "Lazy jdl. Link for tonight's game USA vs Mex (still in warmups)"

QC gets the start. *

Posted by illinijohn on June 2, 2026, 21:23:31, in reply to "Lazy jdl. Link for tonight's game USA vs Mex (still in warmups)"

Previous Message

leading the team in minutes and +/- at the half -- those seem good!*

Posted by Quiz on June 1, 2026, 19:21:58, in reply to "QC playing for the US under 18 team right now"

Previous Message https://www.youtube.com/live/qgNM3aD3NPU?si=X8hhDhn7BC5pexHP

2 dunks in the first quarter

Posted by jdl on June 1, 2026, 18:47:52, in reply to "QC playing for the US under 18 team right now"

just caught my cousin doin' horse, so I know*

Posted by Sammich on June 1, 2026, 17:23:41, in reply to "Just wanted to mention that it’s now June*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. I want to break it up I want to smash it up I want to #### it up I want to watch it come down

Our starting lineup will actually be a littler taller than last yr. Which is crazy.*

Posted by Ron McDon on June 1, 2026, 13:22:13, in reply to "Trotter's B1G tiers"

Previous Message https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/big-ten-basketball-rankings-tiers/ Tier 1: National Title contenders 1. Illinois 2025-26 record: 28-9, 15-5 in Big Ten play. Postseason: Lost in the Final Four to UConn. Projected 2026-27 starting lineup G Stefan Vaaks (Providence transfer) G Quentin Coleman Wing Andrej Stojakovic F David Mirkovic C Tomi Ivisic Top bench options: F Jake Davis, C Zvonimir Ivisic, G Lucas Morillo, G Ethan Brown, F Zavier Zens, F Jason Jakstys The scoop: Illinois has one of the highest floors in the Big Ten because its strengths travel every night. The Illini will be one of the biggest teams in the Big Ten, featuring a top-eight rotation that is littered with seven guys who are 6-foot-6 or taller. It will be the best-shooting frontcourt in the Big Ten, which pulls shot-blockers away from the paint. It will also be one of the elite rebounding squads. Size, shooting and rebounding give you a chance to win every night, and there's beauty in balance. Illinois' entire starting 5 is capable of getting 15-to-18 points, based on the matchup. Illinois may not have a lottery pick guard on the roster like Keaton Wagler, but it still has arguably the best personnel in the league. High-feel forward David Mirkovic is primed to dominate after a Big Ten Freshman of the Year-worthy campaign that was overshadowed by Wagler's excellence. The 6-foot-9 polar bear is a quote machine, and his game backs it all up as a big playmaker who can shoot, drive, rebound and pass. Andrej Stojakovic is back to find the weakest defender and put 'em in a blender again. Sharpshooting wing Jake Davis and the center platoon of Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic stuck around, too. Xavier's Jovan Milicevic was the only high-major center to make more 3s than Tomi Ivisic last year (50). The guard play will determine whether Illinois is just a good team or a great team again. Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks is going to be the Money Man. The 6-foot-7 guard was one of the best offensive players in the portal, combining expert pull-up shooting with shrewd feel as a playmaker. Some of the shot selection was iffy, and the defense was an abomination at times, but Illinois can clean up those fixable things. If Vaaks can play clean basketball, Illinois will be in a position to win this league, and five-star freshman guard Quentin Coleman should be an overqualified fourth or fifth option from the jump. There's a chance Illinois isn't quite as good as last year on either end, but the floor is just so ridiculously high because of the rebounding and the balance. It will just have nights where Keaton Wagler's knack for basically depositing every single shot will be missed.

We're going to be awesome.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on June 1, 2026, 13:21:52, in reply to "Trotter's B1G tiers"

Previous Message https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/big-ten-basketball-rankings-tiers/ Tier 1: National Title contenders 1. Illinois 2025-26 record: 28-9, 15-5 in Big Ten play. Postseason: Lost in the Final Four to UConn. Projected 2026-27 starting lineup G Stefan Vaaks (Providence transfer) G Quentin Coleman Wing Andrej Stojakovic F David Mirkovic C Tomi Ivisic Top bench options: F Jake Davis, C Zvonimir Ivisic, G Lucas Morillo, G Ethan Brown, F Zavier Zens, F Jason Jakstys The scoop: Illinois has one of the highest floors in the Big Ten because its strengths travel every night. The Illini will be one of the biggest teams in the Big Ten, featuring a top-eight rotation that is littered with seven guys who are 6-foot-6 or taller. It will be the best-shooting frontcourt in the Big Ten, which pulls shot-blockers away from the paint. It will also be one of the elite rebounding squads. Size, shooting and rebounding give you a chance to win every night, and there's beauty in balance. Illinois' entire starting 5 is capable of getting 15-to-18 points, based on the matchup. Illinois may not have a lottery pick guard on the roster like Keaton Wagler, but it still has arguably the best personnel in the league. High-feel forward David Mirkovic is primed to dominate after a Big Ten Freshman of the Year-worthy campaign that was overshadowed by Wagler's excellence. The 6-foot-9 polar bear is a quote machine, and his game backs it all up as a big playmaker who can shoot, drive, rebound and pass. Andrej Stojakovic is back to find the weakest defender and put 'em in a blender again. Sharpshooting wing Jake Davis and the center platoon of Tomislav and Zvonimir Ivisic stuck around, too. Xavier's Jovan Milicevic was the only high-major center to make more 3s than Tomi Ivisic last year (50). The guard play will determine whether Illinois is just a good team or a great team again. Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks is going to be the Money Man. The 6-foot-7 guard was one of the best offensive players in the portal, combining expert pull-up shooting with shrewd feel as a playmaker. Some of the shot selection was iffy, and the defense was an abomination at times, but Illinois can clean up those fixable things. If Vaaks can play clean basketball, Illinois will be in a position to win this league, and five-star freshman guard Quentin Coleman should be an overqualified fourth or fifth option from the jump. There's a chance Illinois isn't quite as good as last year on either end, but the floor is just so ridiculously high because of the rebounding and the balance. It will just have nights where Keaton Wagler's knack for basically depositing every single shot will be missed. You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Iowa at 14 is aggressive*

Posted by Mrap24 on May 31, 2026, 16:43:45, in reply to "Athletic has Illinois as their post-draft decision #1"

Previous Message https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7317682/2026/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-nba-portal/ Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Not sure how UF isn't consensus #1, but UI should be a contender*

Posted by UofIL6 on May 30, 2026, 19:56:58, in reply to "Athletic has Illinois as their post-draft decision #1"

Previous Message https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7317682/2026/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-nba-portal/ Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

With Jake Davis in the starting lineup

Posted by jdl on May 30, 2026, 19:34:02, in reply to "Athletic has Illinois as their post-draft decision #1"

I'll check back in in 4 hours. *

Posted by Tuscy on May 30, 2026, 15:18:14, in reply to "Athletic has Illinois as their post-draft decision #1"

Previous Message https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7317682/2026/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-nba-portal/ Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. "I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

Oh my*

Posted by assassin on May 30, 2026, 14:11:03, in reply to "Athletic has Illinois as their post-draft decision #1"

Previous Message https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7317682/2026/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-nba-portal/ Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Florida no. 2. Everything’s coming up ATL.*

Posted by ATL on May 30, 2026, 13:50:57, in reply to "Athletic has Illinois as their post-draft decision #1"

Previous Message https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7317682/2026/05/30/college-basketball-top-25-rankings-nba-portal/ Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

we had a 6'10" soph in Sandwich when Desert and I were there

Posted by Sammich on May 28, 2026, 11:58:34, in reply to "TIL Rantoul high school has an incoming freshmen that is 6'10 and plays for Meanstreats"

here is a funny reel of him playing against normal size kids

Posted by assassin on May 28, 2026, 11:49:26, in reply to "TIL Rantoul high school has an incoming freshmen that is 6'10 and plays for Meanstreats"

https://www.facebook.com/reel/912088984834671 Previous Message https://prephoops.com/player/isaiah-stewart-3/ Can't imagine he will be there long Also seeing "class of 2030" sends shivers down my spine Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

on the other hand, Izzo coaches him, and is thus untouchable*

Posted by assassin on May 28, 2026, 11:58:51, in reply to "Honestly, I think Fears has a bad year"

Previous Message I think his antics got enough national coverage this year and there'll be a conversation about it in the offseason with the officials. Maybe he's able to adjust his game, but I predict there'll be a lot of fouls called on young Jeremy next year and he'll wish he had gone to the NBA Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

I’m done looking at an Izzo roster and telling myself there’s no way they should be that good.

Posted by OB25 on May 28, 2026, 10:10:29, in reply to "Honestly, I think Fears has a bad year"

It won’t matter if it’s filled with guys who can’t shoot, they’ll be in the top 10 again and we’ll be left wondering how he’s done it again. Previous Message I think his antics got enough national coverage this year and there'll be a conversation about it in the offseason with the officials. Maybe he's able to adjust his game, but I predict there'll be a lot of fouls called on young Jeremy next year and he'll wish he had gone to the NBA Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Most games I watched, the announcers gushed over him*

Posted by bjl63 on May 28, 2026, 9:48:33, in reply to "Honestly, I think Fears has a bad year"

Previous Message I think his antics got enough national coverage this year and there'll be a conversation about it in the offseason with the officials. Maybe he's able to adjust his game, but I predict there'll be a lot of fouls called on young Jeremy next year and he'll wish he had gone to the NBA Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

he can't shoot.

Posted by Poldark on May 28, 2026, 8:31:31, in reply to "Honestly, I think Fears has a bad year"

Whole process kinda sucked for ISU... their friendly media is doing a lot of

Posted by ijustkrushalot on May 28, 2026, 8:27:41, in reply to "Momcilovic back to college. Will get several million from Kentucky, Arizona, L’Ville, or St. Johns*"

Yessofou from Baylor pulls out of draft last minute and commits to St. John’s*

Posted by OB25 on May 28, 2026, 0:31:58, in reply to "Momcilovic back to college. Will get several million from Kentucky, Arizona, L’Ville, or St. Johns*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Damn, Fears coming back. *

Posted by assassin on May 27, 2026, 21:29:23, in reply to "Momcilovic back to college. Will get several million from Kentucky, Arizona, L’Ville, or St. Johns*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

(c) Momcilovic*

Posted by ATL on May 27, 2026, 20:38:14, in reply to "Momcilovic back to college. Will get several million from Kentucky, Arizona, L’Ville, or St. Johns*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Koa Peat staying in draft though. Was the other big question mark left today*

Posted by OB25 on May 27, 2026, 20:33:48, in reply to "Momcilovic back to college. Will get several million from Kentucky, Arizona, L’Ville, or St. Johns*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

Koa Peat staying in the draft.

Posted by assassin on May 27, 2026, 20:32:35, in reply to "Momcilovic back to college. Will get several million from Kentucky, Arizona, L’Ville, or St. Johns*"

https://x.com/RobDauster/status/2059809036804005974?s=20 Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

woof Purdue *

Posted by biclops on May 27, 2026, 18:25:15, in reply to "Torvik has been doing some updating"

Previous Message Last time I checked we were somewhere around 13th or so. https://www.barttorvik.com/trankpre.php Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Forgot about Dre *

Posted by ATL on May 28, 2026, 4:24:43, in reply to "Dre is back"

Previous Message Your heart always leads you back to Illinois. pic.twitter.com/NKpRVaFODg — Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) May 27, 2026 . “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

Let’s go.*

Posted by memyselfandillini on May 27, 2026, 22:23:47, in reply to "Dre is back"

Previous Message Your heart always leads you back to Illinois. pic.twitter.com/NKpRVaFODg — Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) May 27, 2026 .

Get over yourself Dre and your announcements. Work on that shot.*

Posted by gullit on May 27, 2026, 20:35:51, in reply to "Dre is back"

Previous Message Your heart always leads you back to Illinois. pic.twitter.com/NKpRVaFODg — Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) May 27, 2026 .

well there you go *

Posted by biclops on May 27, 2026, 18:00:26, in reply to "Dre is back"

Previous Message Your heart always leads you back to Illinois. pic.twitter.com/NKpRVaFODg — Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) May 27, 2026 . Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

I just hope I don’t have to stay up past my bedtime*

Posted by biclops on May 27, 2026, 18:00:07, in reply to "So much hilarious fake crap out there"

Previous Message Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

THE LACES WERE IN ANDREJ! *

Posted by aimlessillini on May 27, 2026, 17:57:43, in reply to "So much hilarious fake crap out there"

Previous Message

But Arkansas’ Billy Richmond staying in despite being a likely 2nd rounder*

Posted by OB25 on May 27, 2026, 17:42:17, in reply to "Bama getting Amari Allen back* "

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

any chance we could call him QC or something?

Posted by Sammich on May 27, 2026, 12:29:48, in reply to "Coleman has made the US Under 18 national team"

Just watched the video—started with sourcing from Tausk at Inquirer

Posted by Blazer on May 27, 2026, 13:17:12, in reply to "Sleepers has a source that says Dre is "Coming Back to Start" - FWIW *"

Said that everyone on all sides (Illini, Dre’s camp, NBA execs) expects him back Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Could be an option for da bull @ 15 as well.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on May 26, 2026, 16:50:58, in reply to "Christian Anderson staying in the draft"

Previous Message More minutes for DGL You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

There have been a few "sources" Tweets today - not legit, but I feel like the smoke's building*

Posted by aimlessillini on May 26, 2026, 16:23:01, in reply to "Any day now, Stojakovic *"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

The good news is that we always defend well against smaller, quicker guards *

Posted by biclops on May 23, 2026, 18:00:53, in reply to "Looks like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is spewing Brad hate online and wants revenge.*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

So he's not coming back I take it.*

Posted by illini222 on May 23, 2026, 17:44:18, in reply to "Looks like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is spewing Brad hate online and wants revenge.*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Drink Everytime Brad Underwood says "Elite" in a press conference.

Link?*

Posted by JFG on May 23, 2026, 16:17:37, in reply to "Looks like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is spewing Brad hate online and wants revenge.*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Mom must be back in the fold.*

Posted by voiceofreason on May 23, 2026, 16:01:23, in reply to "Looks like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is spewing Brad hate online and wants revenge.*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

*yawn**

Posted by Ron McDon on May 23, 2026, 15:57:36, in reply to "Looks like Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn is spewing Brad hate online and wants revenge.*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Goodman said that in his stay-or-go-back video - he also mentioned an injury *

Posted by aimlessillini on May 21, 2026, 8:56:47, in reply to "Twitter saying Dre is cancelling workouts, so I would assume that's a good sign for his return.*"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

So no marquee non-con at home this year?

Posted by Dilbert on May 20, 2026, 19:35:55, in reply to "Werner on his podcast today said he’s hearing UNC & HOU in play for two more non-con opponents *"

Take that season ticket holders! Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Also said probably neutral sites not home & homes *

Posted by biclops on May 20, 2026, 17:27:17, in reply to "Werner on his podcast today said he’s hearing UNC & HOU in play for two more non-con opponents *"

Previous Message Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

ooo

Posted by jdl on May 20, 2026, 17:14:17, in reply to "I can’t believe I’m drawing a blank here. Did Mihalo Petrovic land anywhere yet?"

Over MSU… maybe UM blocked them.*

Posted by cpsteine on May 20, 2026, 19:29:51, in reply to "LOL @ IU's inclusion here"

so the brilliant idea is to basically just do the same thing as the Maui invitational.

Posted by ijustkrushalot on May 20, 2026, 17:28:34, in reply to "LOL @ IU's inclusion here"

"...made-for-media college basketball franchise built to redefine the regular season." Oh.

Posted by osklister on May 20, 2026, 16:59:14, in reply to "LOL @ IU's inclusion here"

I'll bet he has a previous video saying what a great hire it was *

Posted by jdl on May 20, 2026, 14:50:48, in reply to "I’ll give Goodman credit for not holding back on this one"

Previous Message ?si=tNohhM9qDs9jK7sx Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Crane's own Will Bynum was on that team

Posted by Sammich on May 20, 2026, 11:09:59, in reply to "We’re at Georgia Tech’s basketball arena and I memory holed that they made the 2004 Final Four "

Luke Schenscher is the first name that came to mind

Posted by illini21 on May 20, 2026, 9:45:38, in reply to "We’re at Georgia Tech’s basketball arena and I memory holed that they made the 2004 Final Four "

Probably haven't seen/heard that name since 2004. Previous Message

man, that's great*

Posted by cpsteine on May 19, 2026, 12:53:36, in reply to "Morez is staying in "

Previous Message good riddance https://x.com/jeffborzello/status/2056791900070322569 Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Mara being projected even higher, along with Lendendouche.

Posted by JFG on May 19, 2026, 12:48:11, in reply to "Morez is staying in "

Michigan will obviously still be good, but not as good. Previous Message good riddance https://x.com/jeffborzello/status/2056791900070322569 Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Just took a commitment from another guy who was drafted in last year’s draft

Posted by OB25 on May 19, 2026, 18:20:02, in reply to "Will Wade is such a scumbag, he’s the reason you need actual governance."

https://x.com/on3/status/2056873899837563207?s=61&t=obkYTPkbGlNfrGoozxL-mg Previous Message He had no players on his roster for much of portal season and he just kept telling the media not to worry because he had a plan. Well the plan seems to be to just pressure test NCAA and the courts and see if they can use loopholes to field a pro team. They just took a commitment from RJ Luis, the former Big East POY who turned pro despite not getting drafted and played a season in the G League. And is looking to add a 26 year old from Europe that was drafted years ago but never came over and has been playing European pro ball for years. Really pathetic stuff. Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

I feel like we don't have too many stones to throw, but the whole "I played in the G League" thing..

Posted by JFG on May 19, 2026, 10:24:14, in reply to "Will Wade is such a scumbag, he’s the reason you need actual governance."

Seems way over the top. I'm sure the counter-argument is that what we've done (taking Euro pros) is pretty much on the same level (albeit not the same talent level, probably). Wild West. Previous Message He had no players on his roster for much of portal season and he just kept telling the media not to worry because he had a plan. Well the plan seems to be to just pressure test NCAA and the courts and see if they can use loopholes to field a pro team. They just took a commitment from RJ Luis, the former Big East POY who turned pro despite not getting drafted and played a season in the G League. And is looking to add a 26 year old from Europe that was drafted years ago but never came over and has been playing European pro ball for years. Really pathetic stuff. Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Some motherfuckers are always trying to ice skate uphill.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on May 19, 2026, 9:47:38, in reply to "Will Wade is such a scumbag, he’s the reason you need actual governance."

Previous Message He had no players on his roster for much of portal season and he just kept telling the media not to worry because he had a plan. Well the plan seems to be to just pressure test NCAA and the courts and see if they can use loopholes to field a pro team. They just took a commitment from RJ Luis, the former Big East POY who turned pro despite not getting drafted and played a season in the G League. And is looking to add a 26 year old from Europe that was drafted years ago but never came over and has been playing European pro ball for years. Really pathetic stuff. Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington. You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

This is the guy from Europe. What are the waiting on to implement the age limit?

Posted by gullit on May 19, 2026, 9:38:51, in reply to "Will Wade is such a scumbag, he’s the reason you need actual governance."

https://www.eurohoops.net/en/ncaa/1969549/yam-madar-is-reportedly-moving-to-lsu/ Previous Message He had no players on his roster for much of portal season and he just kept telling the media not to worry because he had a plan. Well the plan seems to be to just pressure test NCAA and the courts and see if they can use loopholes to field a pro team. They just took a commitment from RJ Luis, the former Big East POY who turned pro despite not getting drafted and played a season in the G League. And is looking to add a 26 year old from Europe that was drafted years ago but never came over and has been playing European pro ball for years. Really pathetic stuff. Previous Message from the NG: That 20-game slate again includes three teams Illinois will play both at home and on the road — Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin — and seven opponents each for home only or road only matchups. The Illini will face Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Penn State, UCLA and USC at State Farm Center only during the 2026-27 season. Also on the schedule are road games at Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Rutgers and Washington.

Most of the modern era we were chasing the Chicago market

Posted by jdl on May 18, 2026, 15:24:54, in reply to "Recruiting realization - we've so very rarely gotten players from northern cities"

What about Curbelo? Puerto Rican, but had been in New York since he was 13*

Posted by Blazer on May 18, 2026, 14:33:21, in reply to "Recruiting realization - we've so very rarely gotten players from northern cities"

Previous Message I think this could be some interesting context to the whole history of consistently losing kids from Chicago. Going back fifty years I've only found eleven Black players who came to Champaign-Urbana as a high school recruit from an out-of-state school north of the Mason-Dixon line. For these purposes I'm not considering the Luke Goodes or Richard Semraus as indicative of our ability to pull kids south. I'm not sure exactly where the cutoff line should be but I decided to include Cincinnati and Indianapolis but exclude Baltimore, though you could plausibly switch those around. There's less than a handful of instances of a player truly coming from an out-of-state urban area north of campus. Here's the list to decide for yourself: Brandon Lee - Hillside, NJ (Newark) Dra Gibbs-Lawhorn - Lafayette, IN Ty Rodgers - Saginaw, MI Sencire Harris - Canton, OH Alan Griffin - Ossining, NY (Hudson River village) Te'Jon Lucas - Milwaukee, WI Jalen Coleman-Lands - Indianapolis, IN Glynn Blackwell - Highland Park, MI (Detroit) Curtis Taylor - Syracuse, NY Anthony Welch - Grand Rapids, MI Rich Adams - Cincinnati, OH There are eleven more players who transferred to Illinois after starting college elsewhere so they can be added with an asterisk, though the factors that motivate a transfer are certainly different from a high school recruit: Dain Dainja - Brooklyn Park, MN (Minneapolis) Austin Hutcherson - New York, NY Adonis De La Rosa - Bronx, NY Kipper Nichols - Cleveland, OH Mark Alstork - Dayton, OH Khalid Lewis - Trenton, NJ Alex Legion - Detroit, MI Rodney Alexander - Benton Harbor, MI Halim Abdullah - Jersey City, NJ Rodney Jones - Philadelphia, PA Craig Tucker - Flint, MI I was relying on what was listed on Sports Reference and FI.com so I could be missing someone. It's notable just how infrequently we've pulled a player from a northern city and I've never seen it brought up before in discussions of Chicago kids likewise deciding not to come down to Champaign-Urbana. Meanwhile, Illinois consistently has pulled players from Memphis, Missouri, Florida, Virginia, Texas, and occasionally the west coast.

FYI - Dain started at Baylor, Craig Tucker was a Juco guy, Kipper was Tulane*

Posted by bulldogmba on May 18, 2026, 14:19:07, in reply to "Recruiting realization - we've so very rarely gotten players from northern cities"