Recent content by Troop44

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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Some of these takes are laughable. I think many of you have forgot how many easy layups and dunks we gave up at the rim last year. You can watch 30 seconds of Onyenso and clearly see why he would be a huge get. Guys like that a very few and far between. Watch his timing, fluidity/athleticism...
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs UConn

    If you notice Shannon never plays off 2 feet on drives. He is almost solely a one foot jumper. This allows timing for shot blockers. It is key for Clingan to contest. He needs to gather or jump stop off 2 and finish or kick out. Lets Go! Expecting a better 2nd half from everybody!!
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Van Vleet was the all-time miss from Rockford. I will never understand what Weber was thinking.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Wolf is definitely a good contrast from Dain. Probably fits better than Reed would, although I would rather have Reed I think. Both sophomores .... will be a very interesting portal that is for sure!
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Sincere played at Rockford East before transferring out west in high school. I played against his dad Ray Parker when he played at East High. He was an oustanding scorer but does not have his sons size or athleticism. My opinion he is an instant upgrade to Justin Harmon. Thats the role I see...
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    Illinois 93, Wisconsin 87 - Big Ten Tournament Champions

    Yes!! So proud! Wow what a change from 10-15 years ago. We have to just enjoy this as a fanbase!
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Nebraska

    Nebraska is never out of their comfort zone. We do nothing defensively to disrupt. Nebraksa is playing free and getting whatever they want. We have no bite or grit.
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Ohio State

    What is with Hawkins!?
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Iowa

    Domask and Harmon missed the bus today. Holy cow they have been terrible!
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    Penn State 90, Illinois 89 Postgame

    You could tell Coleman was going to miss before he even took them. I said it to my wife. Look at his body language towards the ref. He was pissed they werent giving him the ball when he wanted it and started crying about it. Totally changed his concentration. He is still very mentally weak in...
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Penn State

    Why does Rodgers constantly love tap guys on the arm for and 1s
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Many of you are not equating how much easier everyones jobs are with a component pg. We had no one last year setting up teammates to succeed. Putting them in positive situations and getting easy buckets. It takes so much pressure off of the scorers. A pg like this is vital to success. Its massive
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Penn State, Thursday, March 9th, 5:30pm CT, BTN

    Can anybody explain why Dain drops so far in the "drop coverage." He is almost at the front of the rim sometimes. He cant even contest a short jump shot. Is he being coached this way? By his choice? I could see if he had absolute lead feet and couldnt move at all but I refuse to believe he...
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    Maryland 71, Illinois 66 Postgame

    Biggest play of the game in my opinion Was when Reese got the rebound and kicked it out for 3. I think the game was tied at the time And we had 3 guys around the ball and he came up with it