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    Illini Basketball 2020-2021

    He was in between ‘20 and ‘21. Don’t think he picks us if he didn’t want to play. What my man concern is Kofi coming back and having to impress scouts with his outside game. I can see him dropping weight and never being dominate down low. It’s not what the nba wants. I hate that about college...
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    Illini Basketball 2020-2021

    Wow. I’m hearing 49%-51%. Must have different sources. Lol. 50/50. Can you imagine Ayo sitting in his bedroom. “I am like 35% Illini right now”. “Ok, this Covid-19 stuff happened. Tell my circle I’m now 50%!!!!”
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    Transfers Thread

    from way Browntown! Come on and let him play next season too. We want it alllllllll. ILL
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    Kofi Cockburn declares for NBA Draft

    Kofi needs to be back. I don't mean he isn't an NBA player, but I am selfish and if he doesn't come back we stink next year. We don't have any bigs that are ready to step up and be that guy. I think Kofi is the most important piece of our puzzle going into next season. He really likes the...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January 2020)

    I like CH but unless he greatly improves his footwork and speed, he will not gain much playing time. Don't get me wrong, he can shoot and is coordinated enough, but as a former scout, I was always one to watch bigs footwork. He is very methodical in his movements, which works in HS, but...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (January 2020)

    We have some great pieces coming in next season even if Miller isn't one of them. Also some nice transfer pieces that will be eligible. It has been said many times, many ways, but winning cures so much. We are going to start seeing some positive movement on the recruiting front (I haven't...
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    Missouri 63, Illinois 56 POSTGAME

    I am really old, but like to believe I have gained some knowledge watching so many years of basketball. Ever fan will have 1,2 or even 3 players who don't play much that they think is the answer. It is the reason there is so much hope at the beginning of the season, the unknown. So people...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November 2019)

    Adam Miller, Talen Horton Tucker to Illinois...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November 2019)

    This is just a timing thing. When Groce left, Underwood's staff needed to fill spots quickly therefor focused on upperclassmen more often. This will eventually swing the other way a little.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November 2019)

    They have both ears on him.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (November 2019)

    Back when the great depression was ending, my then wife started buying lots of new items for the farmhouse. I am talking new frying pan, the works. What I am getting at is that Illinois basketball is the great depression and we are now stocking our cupboards with some great frying pans...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (October 2019)

    a few things on Andre Curbelo. Andre likes to drink soda. His car...is green. Oh and Friday we will have our next great guard. He is also better than his ranking in my opinion. I like how we have been getting those fellas and not the ones going down.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (October 2019)

    lol. Man! you are so inside you know what Josh Whitman is thinking?!?! You are inside his brain?!!!!111
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (October 2019)

    LOL. Adam Miller and his "camp" aren't concerned with Ayo going pro. What a silly idea. Yes, but he likes Kentucky and Duke. Those team wouldn't have anyone nearly as good as Ayo on their team. Sometimes our fans genuinely concern me with their thinking. Adam Miller will go through the...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (May 2019)

    I am hearing the staff has been notified of Mr. Holyfield’s decision. this old man is excited about the possibilities on the break next season. As my grandson says “let’s get this avocado toast!”