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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    NBA doesn't own the stadiums and isn't responsible for building and maintaining facilities. NBA isn't responsible for funding MLB, NHL, NWSL, American Figure Skating, ATP, Professional Kickball Federation, etc. NBA's core mission isn't to provide a public service (Education), life skills...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Order I have learned to trust and put faith in: 1. God 2. Brad 3. My family
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Yes, we buy tickets to watch the players. But... We want to watch the players because we have some tie to the University. Often, we want to watch them because we once had a player that was in one of our classes or that we saw at Kam's, CO's, The Library, or R&Rs. People that in some way, real...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    And Giannis was playing on a tier 2 Greek league team. Turned out to be ok I'd say
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    @AirNeazy You were saying?
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Vast network of Greeks and Serbs, both around Chicago and back in the old countries. Say the word Brad and we can start making phone calls.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Even with the "Illinois University", still too soon
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I think you need a pre and post private equity purchase disclaimer on Portillo's. I may be swan diving into old fogie status, but things just aren't the same as they used to be, and I don't mean they're getting better...
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    Sunny Saturday.... Good time for a new coach announcement / confirmation!
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    But are you spreading a little mayo on the outside for the perfect crust? Bacon? Tomato? Avocado? Inquiring minds need to know
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Apologies if it's been asked. Is it "pro or bust" for Coleman (US or abroad) or could we be playing against him next year?
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    If it helps with OA, I'll help set up blockades on I-57 and Route 47 to cut off the Chicagoland area. Now, if he takes 74 to Bloomington and comes up 55, well, that's a determined man and I can't help 'ya
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Sorry, but do you think Coach, staff, and boosters are telling recruiters to spend more time in the library or the gym?