1) In a HS all-star game, Luther Head put on a move known as "The Dunk." Who was the player he put on the move on and what was his distant connection with the state of Illinois?
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2) Name one Illini player (any sport) who redshirted, completed his college eligibility, and became a first round draft pick.
3) Joel Embiid was the 3rd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. However, he did not make his debut until two years later on October 2016. Name another NBA first round draft pick who missed his first two seasons and did not make his debut until two years later. [may be more than one answer, I know one for sure).
4) Matt Heldman (RIP) became the starting PG for the 1997-98 Illini team that surprised everyone and won the B1G title (tied for 1st), when the Illini finished second on a key late recruitment. Who was the PG that Kruger missed on?
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5) This basketball HS recruit sparked a controversy when he appeared on a TV commercial. Who was the recruit and what commercial did he appear on?
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2) Name one Illini player (any sport) who redshirted, completed his college eligibility, and became a first round draft pick.
3) Joel Embiid was the 3rd overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft. However, he did not make his debut until two years later on October 2016. Name another NBA first round draft pick who missed his first two seasons and did not make his debut until two years later. [may be more than one answer, I know one for sure).
4) Matt Heldman (RIP) became the starting PG for the 1997-98 Illini team that surprised everyone and won the B1G title (tied for 1st), when the Illini finished second on a key late recruitment. Who was the PG that Kruger missed on?
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5) This basketball HS recruit sparked a controversy when he appeared on a TV commercial. Who was the recruit and what commercial did he appear on?