NCAA issue. They move at their own pace. Think Q.Watkins
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NCAA issue. They move at their own pace. Think Q.Watkins
AEX
- Danger Zone
The same Q. Watkins who never played a game at Illinois? Not a example I like thinking about in this instance.
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Maybe the basketball team should just take next year off. 
Now there's a blast from the past.
Google tells me he ended up at D2 Cal State LA. Different clearinghouse standards.
illinifaninwi
- DeForest, Wisconsin
Unfortunately I'm starting to paddle down the negative stream when it comes to Brad Underwood. My initial reaction to his hire wasn't of great positivity but after some research I was sold. Last season was less than ideal primarily due to new system installation and players finding fit.
Losing so many players to transfer is alarming, especially those who you just recruited. Now we essentially have no post players. That is inexcusable for Big Ten play and Division 1 basketball in general.
I'll remain open to the future. This next recruiting class is huge in taking the necessary steps to sustained success.
No matter what - Go Illini!
Underwood was an A list hire. Maybe not A1, but definitely in the top tier of availability. I think his hire was considered one of, if not, the best hire of that year. This is in contrast to Groce, who was obviously option E (or lower).
Obviously even some of the best coaches fail, and theres plenty of reason for concern, but theres also a lot of time left before he sees the door here. Fact is, he was a great, nationally praised hire, one we will be with for at least a few years, regardless of on court success (for better or worse).
Peoria Illini
- Peoria, IL
Someone better make sure they keep Whitman and Underwood away from any tall buildings in Chicago this weekend...
Keep plugging away...
Keep plugging away...
Maybe the basketball team should just take next year off.
Hypothetically, could the entire team redshirt? That would at least be amusing.
Sorry, folks… park's closed. The Chief out front should have told you.
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We really need to stop using Loyola as an example for anything. I'd bet my future generations inheritance they don't make an Elite 8 again in my lifetime.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
I could really go for an update that says Trent and Da'Monte now shoot like Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
And not to mention, I'm not convinced Giorgi is the next Cameron Krutwig.
but how many beach houses is that?
You know if in March, we had accepted Kane contingent on his reclassifying...and he would likely be available in August, most would have applauded loudly.
Now, he appears to have a clearinghouse issue and everyone is blaming it on BU, which seems nuts to me.
Ill take Kane now, in August or next year....earlier the better.
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The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
In March we had a few more bodies on the roster.
That's what I'm thinking. Some people need to take a deep breath.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
yep...still think its nuts to blame BU for clearinghouse glitch
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This right here is nicely played.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
It's wild to me that people can look at each of these instances in a vacuum.
Kane, in and of itself might just be bad luck, but a roster with 3 open spots in June (maybe 4 depending on how the Kane situation shakes out) AND a serious lack of depth at a vital position, is where the issue lies. I have my fingers crossed it's nothing, but there seems to be some serious smoke coming out of Ubben right now.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
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Couldn’t agree more!
Deron Williams still has a year left to get his degree, right?
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