Not a chance
I hope this happens, not likely
Hell no. Phil knight will match ANYTHING
Possibly but doubt it
Hell no. He's staying at his alma mater for the long run
Illinois Basketball 2016-2017
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Not a chance
I hope this happens, not likely
Hell no. Phil knight will match ANYTHING
Possibly but doubt it
Hell no. He's staying at his alma mater for the long run
Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
Would anyone support the hiring of Stephen Bardo and/or Kendall Gill as assistants?
I think this is overstated. Illinois has been so terrible for a long time, I think we could have more success with a coach who can come in and recruit out-of-staters really well--kids who aren't as familiar with Illinois--for a few seasons and build some success here. If we're winning, then a good recruiter will be able to recruit Chicago well, too.
Neither of them would likely be interested. I'd rather hire guys who have experience. If you're insistent on having a former player, go for a young, energetic guy. I think there's one of those close by who'd be a good choice...
illinifan87
- The Windy City
Chicago talent still matters though and again, this is a perception thing. Like it or not, the narratives that the media drives get noticed. Being able to recruit out of Chicago may not be the only way to build a program, but its certainly a huge piece to the puzzle.
Jon Scheyer, Anthony Davis, Sherron Collins, Jahlil Okafor, Jabari Parker, Jalen Brunson, Derrick Rose.
Realistically, I'd say we had a legit shot at 1/2 of them, some due to the fact that they wouldn't even qualify academically, but it's still a 'problem' in terms of the narrative.
Getting 'respect' back for the program matters, which is why the hire has to be a big name or at least a recognizable one nationally. I have no doubt that Whitman will be able to sell this job to cream of the crop coaches and that's huge.
Tevo
- Wilmette, IL
I know what you mean, but it's kind of weird good news that the team doctors (for a team with ridiculous injury history, at least recently) made an error in diagnosis or readiness-to-play. I guess as long as he will be healthy long-term, then I guess it's good he can still play another year to help himself and the Illini...
Random spidey sense:
Thad Ward was officially announced today. The coaching staff is complete. Perfect time for a press conference. Why delay?
Somebody is telling us something about the basketball situation sometime soon.
Thad Ward was officially announced today. The coaching staff is complete. Perfect time for a press conference. Why delay?
Somebody is telling us something about the basketball situation sometime soon.
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
Do you really think team doctors would admit error ? I mean..........really ?
Can't imagine that would look very good in the wake of all the football stuff that just went down
It's a long shot I admit, but is Hoiberg an option if he gets canned by the Bulls next year?
Sal Iacuzzo
- Yonkers, NY
I don't see him getting another NBA job imminently. I think it would definitely be possible if he were to be let go.
URH Snyder 490
Orange Crush '89
- Northern Illinois
I personally think there is about a 0% chance that Reinsdorf eats the $20 million owed to Holberg for the next 4 years by firing him after this season.
How the Bulls are imploding right now, anything could happen. He could also resign if he realizes NBA isn't for him
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
they've won 3 in a row and last night was the first time they've had Rose, Butler, Gasol, and Gibson all play in the same game since 'Nam. I've always seen Holberg as a more blue blood hire regardless. Ala Coach K replacement
Exactly. Theyve have had injury issues all year and are still in the playoff hunt. Far from imploding.
Maybe the insurance company that carries their malpractice insurance told them to admit their mistake. /s
I can't see why he would do that, and I think he's pretty focused on making next year special for the Illini.
Fascinating thought, but no way he does it.
With the change back to allowing more time for evaluations, he absolutely should.
Yep, there's been a couple people put their name in for the draft without hiring an agent, leaving themselves eligible to return to school.
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