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Vaaks was almost as productive statistically THIS year on a bad team.Literally argued Vaaks next year will have more "productivity" than Keaton.
The homerism is off the charts in here.
You guys realize Stefan Vaaks is going to play against Wagler in the NBA some day correct?
It's always a parent or agent with these kids. Hope he finds his spot, but that sucks.
DrunkWastedHammeredIllini
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Okay. Maybe Iām inslopsicated. But isnāt it just a great place to be when the top portal target becomes a luxury?
I simply trust we have the right guys in the room. Guys who have bought in here under Brad have gotten better, many of them significantly better.
Nothing is guaranteed, Blackwell or not.
I think optimism is justified. We havenāt had this many good answers to questions about our roster in the offseason, in over 20 years.
Putting this as nicely as possible ā¦
Blackwell has some certain people in his ear telling him how the role for him isnāt what he needs here ā¦ Too many mouths to feed ā¦ He wouldnāt be successful ā¦
It has nothing to do with us āwhiffingā or not having the money ā¦ Heād start ā¦ Heād get 30+ minutes a night and heād get an absolute BAG ā¦
But some people who in my opinion donāt know ball think somehow he wouldnāt have the role he needs ā¦ Just what it is ā¦
Vaaks will be the primary handler ā¦ Morillo and Coleman are going to play big roles ā¦
Blackwell has some certain people in his ear telling him how the role for him isnāt what he needs here ā¦ Too many mouths to feed ā¦ He wouldnāt be successful ā¦
It has nothing to do with us āwhiffingā or not having the money ā¦ Heād start ā¦ Heād get 30+ minutes a night and heād get an absolute BAG ā¦
But some people who in my opinion donāt know ball think somehow he wouldnāt have the role he needs ā¦ Just what it is ā¦
Vaaks will be the primary handler ā¦ Morillo and Coleman are going to play big roles ā¦
Really, we are in a better position than we have been in for 20+ years. I don't expect to have a roller coaster year with what we have returning. Which is pretty much the consensus of most of the polls.
If this agent is truly in his ear enough to overrule him and his dad.
I mean.
Btw - Iām thrilled with our team. Wish we could play tomorrow
I mean.
Btw - Iām thrilled with our team. Wish we could play tomorrow
Would you rather be a preseason bubble team?
I for one love the complaining and downplaying of the current team from some of the posters. Always have. Itās a great source of laughter for me in a sometimes difficult world.
I cannot wait for summer workouts to begin. Having the guys together will be a massive opportunity. Stojakovic even missed a significant portion of the Fall in ā25.
Two things are true here. I appreciate the information shared by a few of our posters here. I also appreciate the entertainment from our internal complainers. Thank you all!
Go Illini
I cannot wait for summer workouts to begin. Having the guys together will be a massive opportunity. Stojakovic even missed a significant portion of the Fall in ā25.
Two things are true here. I appreciate the information shared by a few of our posters here. I also appreciate the entertainment from our internal complainers. Thank you all!
Go Illini
So has your crystal ball changed for Blackwell?
Sounds like the young man needs to maybe make a decision if his agent is actually interested in whatās best for him or is capable of representing him properly. Kids from a basketball family, let them take the reins and not be dictated to by a suit
You would think MJ could put some money into this game. Poor lighting and multiple players wearing the same # on the same team. Couldnāt afford more jerseys?
Actually, I think it's very much possible, but the guy I'd pick would be Mirkovic. That's the guy who's clearly the head of the snake.
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CrazedUIFan
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Just crazy to look at this team and not see how he would fit in and still showcase his skillset and be contending for the championship. We are sitting in a great position regardless.
pruman91
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thank you for sharing info with us......please don't feel the need to explain to every question that pops up here..............I am very happy with all of the insiders sharing their info and realize how much time is involved doing it for us at no cost to us..........
thank you again ..................
Blackwell left Wisconsin stating he wanted to compete for a championship. Well, Blackwellās camp, you have to play with really high-usage, good players to do that. If thatās not the goal, stay at Wisconsin, Gard can make a guard pop.
His agent has every right to question that. I would. He's got one year left to impress the NBA scouts and there are already a lot of guys on this roster who are trying to do the same. There's only one ball.
Also, I'm guessing Drej's agent was having very similar concerns.
Great clarity. It's unfortunate, and actually I'm encouraged to know it wasn't about money. Shows the donor support is big time.
At the end of the day, can only control the controllables.
this, unfortunately, sounds like a red flag being raise. maybe half staff
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