“I think he’s like a second dad to me,” Curbelo said about his future coach, Orlando Antigua.
https://www.wcia.com/sports/the-curbelo-antigua-connection-to-champaign/
https://www.wcia.com/sports/the-curbelo-antigua-connection-to-champaign/
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (February 2020)
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JW needs to pony up here.....but that may not be enough if OA has head coach aspirations ....may be after BU hangs it up.......who knows????
the national
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Not sure if this is the correct thread but Kobe king just committed to Nebraska. That’ll spice up their rivalry with wiscy
illini80
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Nebraska will be no joke in another year or 2.
Meh, Nebraska will find a way to self immolate. It's just the way things go with the program here.
illini80
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Hoiberg has a pretty solid track record. Not saying they will be winning championships, but I think they will consistently be top half or better. Time will tell.
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Joel Goodson
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I'm sure it did. But that was before Hoiberg took over. Not suggesting he's the cat's meow, but they're seemingly gonna be a load soon.
Only time will tell 
... I've been watching Nebraska basketball be all about 'next year' for something like 30 years now as a disinterested observer. Creighton is the team of choice for Nebraska football fans in the 'off-season'.
... I've been watching Nebraska basketball be all about 'next year' for something like 30 years now as a disinterested observer. Creighton is the team of choice for Nebraska football fans in the 'off-season'.Did you guys see Kobe King to Nebraska? That decision looks personal!! It will be interesting to see how often that happens in both sports in the future. A new trend could be instead of the one and done. There could be a Super team made of all transfers one day
sacraig
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M... moms love Antigua?
Already stating he will be trying to play immediately also...
Going to play the hostile environment card!!
If Kobe thought it was tough getting to the NBA from Madison, ... Good luck to him.
... Good luck to him.
Another take https://badgerherald.com/sports/202...ttack-kobe-king-for-his-decision-to-leave-uw/If Kobe thought it was tough getting to the NBA from Madison,
Good read, can't fault the kid for wanting to improve his chances for dream and dream payout...just the course that he took possibly.
Joel Goodson
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Great article. And spot on, IMO.
I feel like the writer could be talking directly to some of our fanbase here as well!
Joel Goodson
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lol, we are not immune, that's for sure.
From what I heard from the writer for Nebraska on Jeremy Werner's show, they have a number of their talent sitting on the bench right now due to transfer rules. He said that the leading scorer this year wouldn't be a starter next year! That's quite a statement. Add in Kobe King despite what you think of his morals/attitude/ethics, this team is going to be a force next year. Leader in the B1G...maybe not, but should be as competitive. On top of that, you have Hoiberg who has proven he can create a program at Iowa State...why couldn't he do the same in Nebraska?!
Joel Goodson
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Trying too hard.
Seems like the conference is pretty weak on star power coming in next year. Only 1 5 star kid, only a couple in the top 50. I know it's early but man the recruiting sites are not loving the B1G next year--sans us and UM. I know Indiana just got that 5 star 2021 reclass hopeful, but assuming no major additions looks like a pretty weak year.
I guess im missing something here. The kid quits the team in the middle of the year and everyone understands where he is coming from. I personally feel thats a selfish move that could careless about the school and teammates!
The article makes perfect sense except leaving in the middle of the season portends something more at play. Don’t see how it helps him but hinders the team. Agree with point of article but maybe missing the point of this specific case.
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