Illini Basketball 2026-2027

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BretMyBeachHouse
Where is this coming from? The 99% favorite for Big Ten Preseason POY is Jeremy Fears (let alone national player of the year for Mirk).
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Apparently a barber shop in Tuscola.

You need to get out more.
 
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HensonHall71
Det_Illini_fan said:
We could wipe the slate clean on a couple dark days with wins in November and Early-December. Lord, beating Duke and UConn would be so cathartic. UConn more than Duke, since their fans suck so much, but man would I love a win against both.
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I have the same thought- beating UConn would be such a monkey off our back- almost critical to feel like we’ve taken the next step

At Duke is going to be an expected loss- they have a Superteam but not one player of the year like the last two years, so in my mind that game is only upside and a great scheduling job by Brad
 
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myspace
Combo said:
I don't see either on that link.
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Emerson Bigguns
RandyfromTuscola said:
I think a great comp for Mirk is actually Luka Garza in terms of style, play and potential output. Luka had a similar freshman year, then his sophomore year dealt with some injuries and setbacks, so I think looking at Garza's junior year as what we could hope for Mirk.

I imagine if he has that type of year based on what the odds makers say (National player of the year odds) then he goes pro. I don't think we'll see 4 years with Mirk and likely next will be his last if he meets expectations.
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Maybe a better rebounding Sandro Mamukelashvili at the next level? Similar build. Not an overwhelming athlete, but decent. Can knock down three’s, put the ball on the floor, and usually makes the right play. If Mirk loses some of the baby fat, he would look a lot like him on the floor.
Sandro is going to make some decent money this off-season. (Made his way onto some 6thMOY ballots)

Garza is huge and extremely skilled, but very slow.
 
#66      
bavanga3
Leading scorer is your best player
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On the best Illinois team in my lifetime, pur best player was our 3rd leading scorer. Demon Williams, 2005. So your statement is wrong.
 
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Combo
Best comparison for Mirk by far is Jokovic. Obviously a poor man's Jokovic.

Tomi as a FR looked like a poor man's Tim Duncan. Last year, not sure.
 
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Det_Illini_fan
HensonHall71 said:
I have the same thought- beating UConn would be such a monkey off our back- almost critical to feel like we’ve taken the next step

At Duke is going to be an expected loss- they have a Superteam but not one player of the year like the last two years, so in my mind that game is only upside and a great scheduling job by Brad
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Couldn’t agree more on all accounts.
 
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