Not gonna watch the video and just assume its because of the extremely strong takes to the rim*

Posted by RVA on July 2, 2026, 14:47:52, in reply to "BU: “we should be one of the best shot blocking teams in the history of college basketball”"

Previous Message Video: not a single blocked shot

backwithanotheroneofthose shot-blocking teams*

Posted by Sammich on July 2, 2026, 10:37:09, in reply to "BU: “we should be one of the best shot blocking teams in the history of college basketball”"

Previous Message Video: not a single blocked shot I want to break it up I want to smash it up I want to #### it up I want to watch it come down

Inevitable

Posted by jdl on July 2, 2026, 11:15:26, in reply to "At last! Practice video"

We are going to shoot 100% this year *

Posted by biclops on July 2, 2026, 7:12:27, in reply to "At last! Practice video"

Previous Message Starting the summer with intention. pic.twitter.com/SfQzOdjWhU — Illinois Men's Basketball (@IlliniMBB) July 2, 2026 . Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Is there a Math major in the house?

Posted by illinijohn on July 2, 2026, 15:56:37, in reply to "Interesting data point. Xavier has a verified budget of just over $14 million this year…"

"...Xavier will have $14 million in roster compensation this coming season. It was reported that the school had $5.5M last year. So, it tripled." Previous Message https://x.com/WinterSportsLaw/status/2072421375977918751?s=20 Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

I gotta join X to see a simple video?? No thanks. *

Posted by illinijohn on July 2, 2026, 15:52:42, in reply to "Oh."

Mmmm…. Culver’s.*

Posted by DocWalk20 on July 1, 2026, 16:36:10, in reply to "ooo"

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That’s a good one, as these things go. *

Posted by assassin on July 1, 2026, 14:14:04, in reply to "ooo"

Previous Message Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

FWLIW: ya kinda wonder when Loren takes a vacation from his retirement. :-)

Posted by osklister on June 30, 2026, 12:15:47, in reply to "Brad talk"

Notes

Posted by jdl on June 30, 2026, 11:41:26, in reply to "Brad talk"

0.97 Hutches?*

Posted by assassin on June 30, 2026, 12:17:32, in reply to "Look out Blake Fagbemi, you’ve got competition"

Previous Message Brad Underwood on Lincoln Williams: “Could be as athletic as any kid we’ve had here - He is.” Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

I really liked this pickup. Saw someone refer to him as "Ty Rodgers with a jumper".

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on June 30, 2026, 11:13:17, in reply to "Look out Blake Fagbemi, you’ve got competition"

No idea if that is really who he is, but that's a player we could use. Previous Message Brad Underwood on Lincoln Williams: “Could be as athletic as any kid we’ve had here - He is.” You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

After Keaton it’s harder to just roll your eyes at these Underwoodisms*

Posted by CanHartlebHireSnider on June 30, 2026, 11:08:10, in reply to "Look out Blake Fagbemi, you’ve got competition"

Previous Message Brad Underwood on Lincoln Williams: “Could be as athletic as any kid we’ve had here - He is.”

I wasn’t sure about Vaaks until I saw what the Yardbarker guys thought about him*

Posted by OB25 on June 29, 2026, 11:20:04, in reply to "We are the new Kentucky..."

Previous Message https://x.com/Recru1t1ng_Guru/status/2071610390493229105?s=20 Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

*smack*

Posted by assassin on June 29, 2026, 11:14:50, in reply to "We are the new Kentucky..."

Previous Message https://x.com/Recru1t1ng_Guru/status/2071610390493229105?s=20 Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

I went to high school with and played football with his dad.

Posted by Rynounc99 on June 30, 2026, 11:15:44, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

Not shocked his kid turned out like this, Titcus was so driven and athletically gifted. Previous Message https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fivestar-bolingbrook-guard-brady-pettigrew-taking-unofficial-visit-to-illini-on-monday-288038354/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

Nasty...

Posted by Tuscy on June 29, 2026, 12:33:41, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DaLLsp-x4SO/?igsh=MW92OXBqNDE2OW91Zw== Previous Message https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fivestar-bolingbrook-guard-brady-pettigrew-taking-unofficial-visit-to-illini-on-monday-288038354/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? "I wouldn't mind the DP here." - jumpingdan

Man, if we can lock down both Croatia AND The 'brook.....

Posted by osklister on June 29, 2026, 9:06:29, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

Closing time. *

Posted by assassin on June 28, 2026, 20:38:50, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

Previous Message https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fivestar-bolingbrook-guard-brady-pettigrew-taking-unofficial-visit-to-illini-on-monday-288038354/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

This program is absolutely rolling.*

Posted by illini21 on June 28, 2026, 20:23:33, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

Previous Message https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fivestar-bolingbrook-guard-brady-pettigrew-taking-unofficial-visit-to-illini-on-monday-288038354/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

Get it done*

Posted by UofIL6 on June 28, 2026, 20:02:57, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

Previous Message https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fivestar-bolingbrook-guard-brady-pettigrew-taking-unofficial-visit-to-illini-on-monday-288038354/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

#undy*

Posted by Tortillini on June 28, 2026, 19:52:12, in reply to "5 star 2028 Bolingbrook G Brady Pettigrew visiting tomorrow. Potential reclass into 2027"

Previous Message https://247sports.com/college/illinois/article/fivestar-bolingbrook-guard-brady-pettigrew-taking-unofficial-visit-to-illini-on-monday-288038354/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

They (7 footers) might be giants*

Posted by UofIL6 on June 28, 2026, 9:19:40, in reply to "Underwood on the radio yesterday said that Alexander and Antigua were in Istanbul"

Previous Message Hopefully looking at seven footers Any Deucers have an Asia Minor connection?

includes 40 players drafted in the 3rd round or later!

Posted by Orangeillini on June 27, 2026, 22:41:12, in reply to "Are we elite "

though other schools would have had late round picks as well in their totals. https://www.basketball-reference.com/friv/draft.cgi?college=illinois Previous Message https://www.reddit.com/r/CollegeBasketball/s/WZn1U1N0oN

He was Estonia's leading scorer with 23. Good stuff.*

Posted by JFG on June 28, 2026, 9:30:44, in reply to "Plenty of Vaaks in these Estonia vs Latvia highlights "

Previous Message #16 in the neon shoes

Whoa*

Posted by CWR10 on June 28, 2026, 9:17:57, in reply to "Plenty of Vaaks in these Estonia vs Latvia highlights "

Previous Message #16 in the neon shoes

I usually don’t feel bad for the people complaining about the home schedule but this kinda sucks *

Posted by ATL on June 16, 2026, 1:56:33, in reply to "Penn added to schedule 11.5, Eastern Illinois 11/20*"

Previous Message Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? “We are old and tired and just want to be taken care of.” - Republican voter, Dec. 2024.

My two alma maters playing again*

Posted by Sounder on June 15, 2026, 21:43:30, in reply to "Penn added to schedule 11.5, Eastern Illinois 11/20*"

Previous Message Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

dust off your francon posters *

Posted by biclops on June 15, 2026, 21:25:35, in reply to "Penn added to schedule 11.5, Eastern Illinois 11/20*"

Previous Message Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Hah. FCU 2 Izzo*

Posted by memyselfandillini on June 28, 2026, 21:02:14, in reply to "MSU adding a jersey sponsor"

Previous Message Michigan State Athletics and MSUFCU have announced a groundbreaking 10-year jersey patch sponsorship, further strengthening a dynamic partnership that is interwoven between the two organizations. As part of the agreement, Michigan State will wear an MSUFCU logo jersey patch for all 23 Spartan men’s and women’s teams, marking the first-ever jersey partnership in the Big Ten Conference across all sports. In addition, MSUFCU branding will also be worn on Spartan practice attire. For the iconic Spartan football helmet, an MSUFCU logo will be worn across the bumper of the helmet. MSUFCU (MSU Federal Credit Union) was founded on the Michigan State University campus by faculty and staff in 1937 and has been a longtime supporter of MSU Athletics. Today, MSUFCU proudly serves more than 400,000 members nationwide. https://msuspartans.com/news/2026/6/15/general-michigan-state-athletics-msufcu-announce-groundbreaking-jersey-patch-partnership-agreement

Step up in academics.

Posted by osklister on June 15, 2026, 16:22:41, in reply to "MSU AD leaving for KY"

Michigan State should hire DOCTOR Joe White, Mike Hogan and FUMT*

Posted by Poldark on June 15, 2026, 15:47:15, in reply to "MSU AD leaving for KY"

Previous Message Kentucky set to hire Michigan State’s J Batt as its next athletic director, sources tell On3. He will replace Mitch Barnhart, who is retiring after nearly 25 years. Batt emerged as the target of the search over the weekend. Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz left East Lansing in May for Clemson, the latest administrator turnover for the Spartans. Batt’s departure will mark the latest turnover for Michigan State, with his successor marking the fourth athletic director since 2021. https://www.on3.com/news/kentucky-set-to-hire-michigan-state-ad-j-batt/ Social Misfit who wants to coach Illinois women's basketball. "The corruption cry seems autofill but it’s really just coming from the Euros."

Poor Fitzee*

Posted by bjl63 on June 15, 2026, 15:27:21, in reply to "MSU AD leaving for KY"

Previous Message Kentucky set to hire Michigan State’s J Batt as its next athletic director, sources tell On3. He will replace Mitch Barnhart, who is retiring after nearly 25 years. Batt emerged as the target of the search over the weekend. Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz left East Lansing in May for Clemson, the latest administrator turnover for the Spartans. Batt’s departure will mark the latest turnover for Michigan State, with his successor marking the fourth athletic director since 2021. https://www.on3.com/news/kentucky-set-to-hire-michigan-state-ad-j-batt/

Izzo is distraught. *

Posted by assassin on June 15, 2026, 15:00:01, in reply to "MSU AD leaving for KY"

Previous Message Kentucky set to hire Michigan State’s J Batt as its next athletic director, sources tell On3. He will replace Mitch Barnhart, who is retiring after nearly 25 years. Batt emerged as the target of the search over the weekend. Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz left East Lansing in May for Clemson, the latest administrator turnover for the Spartans. Batt’s departure will mark the latest turnover for Michigan State, with his successor marking the fourth athletic director since 2021. https://www.on3.com/news/kentucky-set-to-hire-michigan-state-ad-j-batt/ Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

MSU sounds like a mess*

Posted by AintHatin on June 15, 2026, 14:58:49, in reply to "MSU AD leaving for KY"

Previous Message Kentucky set to hire Michigan State’s J Batt as its next athletic director, sources tell On3. He will replace Mitch Barnhart, who is retiring after nearly 25 years. Batt emerged as the target of the search over the weekend. Michigan State president Kevin Guskiewicz left East Lansing in May for Clemson, the latest administrator turnover for the Spartans. Batt’s departure will mark the latest turnover for Michigan State, with his successor marking the fourth athletic director since 2021. https://www.on3.com/news/kentucky-set-to-hire-michigan-state-ad-j-batt/

Oh man. Heal up Ty.*

Posted by memyselfandillini on June 28, 2026, 21:03:51, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

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Shit, that’s terrible.*

Posted by voiceofreason on June 15, 2026, 21:08:15, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

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Ack, poor guy. Just awful. Wonder if it was a re-injury*

Posted by Blazer on June 15, 2026, 17:07:58, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

Hoops Dudek *

Posted by jdl on June 15, 2026, 17:06:25, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

Man poor guy. Feel for him.*

Posted by GhostofPokeyStixPast on June 15, 2026, 16:59:20, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

The only luck Ty has is bad luck. *

Posted by harb on June 15, 2026, 15:22:07, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message [Assassin] Harb is the epitome of a Goldfish Troll. [Opey] Assholes gonna asshole [tiki] #### all the way off with that, you bloodthirsty hilljack.

Saddest of trombones :( *

Posted by MtHoodIllini on June 15, 2026, 15:10:22, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

That’s fuckin brutal*

Posted by snipes824 on June 15, 2026, 15:08:08, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

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the 'immediate and comprehensive" part suggests to me that it was something noticeably bad

Posted by Gene Parmesan on June 15, 2026, 14:50:29, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

like achilles or a bad compound fracture. Previous Message

Dang. Dude just feels snakebitten at this point.*

Posted by DocWalk20 on June 15, 2026, 13:24:16, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

oof*

Posted by illini21 on June 15, 2026, 13:23:12, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

Bummer*

Posted by Quiz on June 15, 2026, 13:22:18, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message

"lower body injury"? What is this, hockey?*

Posted by Sammich on June 15, 2026, 13:08:34, in reply to "Ugh. Poor Ty Rodgers. Out indefinitely with an injury "

Previous Message I want to break it up I want to smash it up I want to #### it up I want to watch it come down

Undy is on an eval heater so this kid will end up top 30*

Posted by CWR10 on June 15, 2026, 9:06:21, in reply to "2028 top 75 combo Carter Smith from Philly visiting"

Previous Message https://247sports.com/player/carter-smith-46159137/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

Underwood the indefatigable recruiter.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on June 15, 2026, 8:31:48, in reply to "2028 top 75 combo Carter Smith from Philly visiting"

Previous Message https://247sports.com/player/carter-smith-46159137/ Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Great name too. Just needs to drop an N.*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini on June 12, 2026, 14:21:33, in reply to "Baseball: Looks like we got a Libertyville kid to transfer from Ok St."

Previous Message Great catcher, Quinn Schambow Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

froggy went a-courtin, he did ride

Posted by Sammich on June 12, 2026, 13:51:21, in reply to "Baseball: Looks like we got a Libertyville kid to transfer from Ok St."

Awesome kid and player. Chicago1995 is good friends with his parents

Posted by GMAW on June 12, 2026, 13:35:08, in reply to "Baseball: Looks like we got a Libertyville kid to transfer from Ok St."

Numbers

Posted by jdl on June 12, 2026, 20:00:19, in reply to "New guys"

"Close-up on the kids? " "Nah, just make sure you get the names of the big-money donors."

Posted by osklister on June 12, 2026, 16:12:02, in reply to "New guys"

Davis and Vaaks seem taller. Brown's 6'2.*

Posted by LeatherneckIllini on June 12, 2026, 12:21:36, in reply to "New guys"

Previous Message Davis, Zens, Williams, Brown, Morillo, Coleman, Vaaks

Guy in the middle had to be different. I'd cut his ass.*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on June 12, 2026, 11:37:41, in reply to "New guys"

Previous Message Davis, Zens, Williams, Brown, Morillo, Coleman, Vaaks You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.

Always funny to see who are the smilers and who likes to give the mean mug*

Posted by biclops on June 11, 2026, 19:36:42, in reply to "New guys"

Previous Message Davis, Zens, Williams, Brown, Morillo, Coleman, Vaaks Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Was that wrong? Should he not have done that?*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard on June 11, 2026, 19:19:09, in reply to "Wait: Alex Constanza to Pepperdine?"

Previous Message Source: Top-50 prospect Alex Constanza has committed to Pepperdine. Originally committed to Georgetown. https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2064454654298075598?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw Wasn’t this kid some major prospect we were in on because of Antigua? WTH happened? Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

Glad we aren’t Georgetown *

Posted by assassin on June 11, 2026, 17:55:28, in reply to "Wait: Alex Constanza to Pepperdine?"

Previous Message Source: Top-50 prospect Alex Constanza has committed to Pepperdine. Originally committed to Georgetown. https://x.com/jonrothstein/status/2064454654298075598?s=46&t=Z2WDeGTY1oiKv3V21L4QWw Wasn’t this kid some major prospect we were in on because of Antigua? WTH happened? Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

Good guy. Best of luck to him*

Posted by bjl63 on June 10, 2026, 8:28:03, in reply to "Ryan Baker leaving CBS Chicago"

Previous Message Longtime CBS Chicago sports and news anchor/reporter Ryan Baker announced he will be leaving his role after nearly 20 years to enter a new chapter in the nonprofit sector. Baker, a respected figure in the Chicago sports media landscape, will serve as the new president and CEO of First Tee Greater Chicago, an organization focused on mentoring young people and teaching life skills through golf. His final day on CBS Chicago will be June 25. https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/cbs-chicago-sports-anchor-ryan-baker-leaving-nonprofit/

Good. They should do this*

Posted by John Coctostan on June 8, 2026, 21:41:33, in reply to "wonder if game with texas tech gets canceled…"

Previous Message https://x.com/PeteThamel/status/2064147992563609617?s=20 Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

Is a “Big Ten Athletics Aid Agreement” what we call scholarships these days

Posted by biclops on June 8, 2026, 18:14:01, in reply to "Huh, we decided to take Lincoln Williams from Kankakee after all "

Feels like adding a guy with length and athleticism could be good for practice reasons at minimum*

Posted by OB25 on June 8, 2026, 12:13:11, in reply to "Huh, we decided to take Lincoln Williams from Kankakee after all "

Previous Message https://x.com/IlliniMBB/status/2064030054904922157/photo/1 Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? When something is happening, young people like to say it’s “lit.”

*shakes head* (nm)

Posted by opossum jenkins on June 8, 2026, 10:49:04, in reply to "Being too sexy - Milan, NY and Japan*"

Previous Message Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

2nd place. QC on the all-tournament team.*

Posted by Philo on June 7, 2026, 23:04:35, in reply to "USA vs Canada featuring Coleman on right now"

Previous Message https://www.youtube.com/live/0AC_s8IOhlo?si=JZckn-NUImOW97vZ

I tune in to see him promptly miss two free throws. #notideal*

Posted by DocWalk20 on June 7, 2026, 21:15:47, in reply to "USA vs Canada featuring Coleman on right now"

Previous Message https://www.youtube.com/live/0AC_s8IOhlo?si=JZckn-NUImOW97vZ

Lots of great Brad buzzwords in there. Good job Q *

Posted by assassin on June 5, 2026, 11:20:02, in reply to "Coleymon interview"

Previous Message ?si=LTPpcHpaH5yqRB8y Brandon Schrock of Laredo, Texas, told the federal government that his employer was “poop,” and his occupation was “pooper.”

come mister coley mon coley me banana*

Posted by Tortillini on June 5, 2026, 7:56:12, in reply to "Coleymon interview"

Previous Message ?si=LTPpcHpaH5yqRB8y

Re: another double double for QC

Posted by jdl on June 7, 2026, 6:47:33, in reply to "another double double for QC"

He is really good*

Posted by JacobRDaugherty on June 1, 2026, 21:42:19, in reply to "Pope finally found someone to take his money*"

Previous Message Previous Message last major transfer on the board right?

That moves them up from 35 to 23 on Torvik*

Posted by biclops on June 1, 2026, 21:38:38, in reply to "Pope finally found someone to take his money*"

Previous Message Previous Message last major transfer on the board right? Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go