I like the sound of that...for me, personally, if there is a question mark, it's on defense...not the rim protection (that seems well in hand), but rather guarding.
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Jamir Watkins
A poster on another site says Demin ain't happening. And they're saying Piper confirmed it. We're out. The price tag is $2M.
Is the wing spot this staff's new Achilles heel?
Is the wing spot this staff's new Achilles heel?
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mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
Amid portal era, Calipari hints at limiting Ark. roster to '8 or 9 guys'
Calipari mulls limiting Ark. roster to '8 or 9 guys'
As he prepares for his first season at Arkansas, John Calipari said he won't stack his rosters with an abundance of talent, which was his tactic during his lengthy tenure at Kentucky.www.espn.com
You have to be a true believer in Allen Iverson gif for this one. That’s what makes it so intriguing, Silver has been trumpeting the past six months that international bball, especially Euro ball, has surpassed the American model because they do way more practice and drills. College coaches are growing in voice that Silver has it wrong.
Kanon Catchings vs Egor Demin is a heck of a matchup on paper. I'm sure NBA scouts would love to see it.
IMHO, the Achilles of that lineup would likely be defense. If you don't work your tails off at both ends, opposing coaches will quickly identify. If Tomislav does not learn to defend without fouling, they will take it to him all day. Learning to play defense together takes time and effort. What I hope to see is quick passing and getting the ball to the open guy...whoever that is....as we saw and loved so much with last season's team. It will be a challenge, but I suspect BU will not have nearly as much fun as last season. Likely not a better coach to mold a bunch of newbies into champions though....but they better commit to max effort on defense.
Who’s next up, sounds like it’s Egoverrr
Ty
Tre White
Egor
Hummer
Ivisic
That would have to set the record for tallest lineup in Illini history right?
Humrichous will 100% start and play starter minutes. You must not have seen video of the guy. Take a look. Also, I think people are sleeping on Davis.
Hopefully Watkins otherwise might just be Tre White or Ty. Maybe Miles Kelly
Other boards are saying we are out of the Demin sweepstake’s, price got too high..
This is becoming almost laughable
This is becoming almost laughable
lol hardddd pass. Can’t shoot, lazy defender, bad ball handler. If that’s your SG next year look out….
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ChiefGritty
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I know I am speaking for the whole Illini family in saying a big “ welcome to Champaign “ to our new team members.
This team that our coaches and admin are building upon has brought together a great anticipation and excitement for the 2024-2025 season with hopes of a National Championship to the many Illini fans.
You all look amazing, you all are so talented. It’s like we have an all star team of college players. We feel fortunate and we wish you the very best in your college participation.
Work hard, encourage each other and keep the team chemistry at the highest possible level.
Your athletic administrator or director is the very best in college sports and your coaches cannot be out-done by any other coach or program in the country. They will teach you to play hard and prepare you for the next level.
You have a million dollar physiotherapy center and tireless workers looking out for you. You have a new 40 million dollar basketball venue to hone your skills. You will have a top notch educational experience with tutoring to help ease your burden of a busy schedule.
Welcome aboard and GO ILLINI!
This team that our coaches and admin are building upon has brought together a great anticipation and excitement for the 2024-2025 season with hopes of a National Championship to the many Illini fans.
You all look amazing, you all are so talented. It’s like we have an all star team of college players. We feel fortunate and we wish you the very best in your college participation.
Work hard, encourage each other and keep the team chemistry at the highest possible level.
Your athletic administrator or director is the very best in college sports and your coaches cannot be out-done by any other coach or program in the country. They will teach you to play hard and prepare you for the next level.
You have a million dollar physiotherapy center and tireless workers looking out for you. You have a new 40 million dollar basketball venue to hone your skills. You will have a top notch educational experience with tutoring to help ease your burden of a busy schedule.
Welcome aboard and GO ILLINI!
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It’s Egor, nor Edgor 
Egor isn't happening, pay attention to guys currently in the Combine that might drop out of the draft process
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foby
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Agreed. We annually pencil guys into next year's lineup that don't commit to us. I'm always skeptical of these near-locks in recruiting.
Tyler might know a thing or two about offense ...
And Brad is really great at managing matchups.
He just needs the talent.
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