Recent content by GrayGhost77

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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    This 100%. If there is one word to describe Brad it's "Adaptable". He's easily the most adaptable coach we've had in my lifetime, and that's a huge part of why he's been so successful. Offensive strategy isn't working? Change it. Defensive strategy isn't working? Change it. Assistant...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Now that we have TI, even if we don't get Demin I still think we can be a Top 3 in the Big 18 team if we can snag one of the top SG's remaining. Either Richmond or Wooga would fit the bill nicely. That is one hell of a roster on paper, and with OA on board now adding to our excellent...
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    Illini Football 2024

    Correct. I think both BB and Josh know this, thus next year will be the really critical year. If they don't take a big step forward next season after this coming (likely) step-back one, then JW will have a decision to make.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I mean, this guy was 6'9".
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I have a Therefore I would like a
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Am I the only one on here who every time I see Wooga's name I think of an old car horn, or one of those old cartoons where a character sees a really attractive female and his eyes pop out of his head? Just me? Okay.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Cue the Bruce Weber Custard Cup gif.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I also can't imagine it hurts to have their game showcased on American TV often and also playing against more "known" and scouted players, some of whom they'd likely be facing in the NBA at some point anyway, should they make it there.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Yeah, that would be a whole lot of time spent wasted in the absolute heart of portal season.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Bonus points for use of the term "arbitrage".
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Honestly, either would be a huge coup. Both would be incredible and we could probably start making reservations for tourney sites already.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Yeah. He projects at the #9 2025 center per NBA Draft Room, above such dudes as Okpara, Danny Wolf, Omoruyi, Ballo, John Bol, and Baye Fall. Under OA's development he could easily be one of the best centers in college and end up drafted. https://nbadraftroom.com/tomislav-ivisic/
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    Illini Football 2024

    I think we can expect to take a slight step back this year, but then Bret should get another year to show that he is building something. If we go something like 4-8 this year but then go 6-6 the year following and get to a bowl game, I think that would show enough to keep this thing rolling...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Pretty sure if that happened it would be more like Top 3-5.