Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Short answer: YES, we are criminally underrated. Can’t wait to run Indiana’s poser a$$ out of the gym.
Illini Basketball 2022-2023
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"Single greatest thing you can do is listen"
That's perfect.
I really, really like coach.
That's perfect.
I really, really like coach.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
I vote for Epps
Anybody else in Peoria going to the Tailgate Tour this evening ? It's going to be cool to hear Brad Underwood talk about the upcoming season and Illini hoops in person.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
It appears that Lieb has bulked up a bit, seriously.
Paxton Warden ... best shot at this imho
Joel Goodson
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Very doubtful. Warden is a great PWO, but he's not a better shooter than Epps or Goode. Doubt he's better than Skyy. I think he's in the next tier, which is great for a PWO.
That said, if Warden hangs around, I suspect he'll see more than mop up minutes eventually.
I heard BU mention RJ, but haven't seen him any where (workout videos/photos) .. whats the word?
blackdog
- Champaign
Previously stated he was attending a family members wedding
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Sometimes longer than the marriagesWeddings in PR last a long time.
sacraig
- The desert
I hesitate to make this comparison, but it's sort of like how the Irvins relentlessly promote MIF players. Even if it is hyperbole, it will have anything from a neutral to positive effect on the outside world's perception of a player. That has implications for NIL and for getting scouting looks from the pros. A coach that is a cheerleader for his or her players' abilities is a positive attribute.
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Quote du Jour Coach Underwood
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"I'm fired up," Underwood said. "It gives you a new buzz. I know it'll be time to hang it up when I'm not excited."
"I think it's a little bit overrated," Underwood said. "In terms of having a quote unquote, playmaker. We're gonna put five good players on the court, and they're all very skilled, they can all handle the basketball."
"Dain Dainja may be our best ball handler. Running him in a Jokic-type of format ... I'm not going to get pinned to positions as much as I am playing positionless. And I think that's one of the things that the game is trending towards. And I want to be out in front of that."
"In this recruiting process, I think there were a couple of things that were were very evident," Underwood said. "We needed guys who could be people off the dribble. Jayden (Epps), Skyy (Clark), Ty Rodgers, Sencire (Harris) ... all of those guys have those abilities. As the portal played along, we knew we were going to need wings. And that was the plan was to find multiple position guys."
Watch now: How Brad Underwood is approaching the Illini's offseason shift
Illinois is going through an offseason of change. That's something that has coach Brad Underwood fired up. He's also watching NBA games for some guidance on the team's new style.
"I'm fired up," Underwood said. "It gives you a new buzz. I know it'll be time to hang it up when I'm not excited."
"I think it's a little bit overrated," Underwood said. "In terms of having a quote unquote, playmaker. We're gonna put five good players on the court, and they're all very skilled, they can all handle the basketball."
"Dain Dainja may be our best ball handler. Running him in a Jokic-type of format ... I'm not going to get pinned to positions as much as I am playing positionless. And I think that's one of the things that the game is trending towards. And I want to be out in front of that."
"In this recruiting process, I think there were a couple of things that were were very evident," Underwood said. "We needed guys who could be people off the dribble. Jayden (Epps), Skyy (Clark), Ty Rodgers, Sencire (Harris) ... all of those guys have those abilities. As the portal played along, we knew we were going to need wings. And that was the plan was to find multiple position guys."
Joel Goodson
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BIG opponents: https://247sports.com/college/illin...022-23-Big-Ten-opponents-announced-188844392/
At initial glance, very favorable.
At initial glance, very favorable.
Dan
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Home & Away – Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin
Home Only – Michigan, Michigan State, Rutgers
Away Only – Iowa, Maryland, Purdue
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Home Only – Michigan, Michigan State, Rutgers
Away Only – Iowa, Maryland, Purdue
Big Ten Announces 2022-23 Conference Opponents - University of Illinois Athletics
The Big Ten has revealed a breakdown of all 14 schools' conference opponents for the 2022-23 men's basketball season.
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No Rutgers away thank god get nebby and nw twice. Michigan at home…. Absolutely
Joel Goodson
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elite!
14-6Home & Away – Indiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Wisconsin
Home Only – Michigan, Michigan State, Rutgers
Away Only – Iowa, Maryland, Purdue
Big Ten Announces 2022-23 Conference Opponents - University of Illinois Athletics
The Big Ten has revealed a breakdown of all 14 schools' conference opponents for the 2022-23 men's basketball season.
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