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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Fun with numbers: I like the 7/11 guard combo. I also like ZZ choosing 22. (Kind of like Otega Oweh wearing 00)
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Let's not forget two 1970 Parade All-Americans who didn't quite pan out at Illinois: Billy Morris and Kris Berymon. I watched them play for the Freshman team (yes, there used to be freshman games before the varsity games!) and thought they were going to be superstars.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    And I would say the same for Ty Rodgers! We would be so lucky to keep both of these guys. Both are leaders.
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    Illini Basketball

    Based on search results, the phrase "Jimmy always gets the tip!" is a phrase used by a user's wife on the Illinois Loyalty forum when discussing University of Illinois basketball [1]. It appears to be a personal family phrase used in reference to tip-offs at basketball games [1]. Source...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Penn, Thursday, March 19th, 8:25pm CT, TNT

    Is it because they prefer high percentage 2-pointers and only take 3s when they get good ones? It seems like an intelligent way to play. If they were less judicious with their 3-point attempts, their percentage would likely be a lot lower.
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    Pregame: Illinois at Penn State, Saturday, January 3rd, 6:00pm CT, BTN

    Hec Edmundson Pavilion in Seattle was built in 1927, the same year as the Palestra. I love these "dumps."
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Northwestern, Saturday, November 29th, 6:30pm CT, FOX

    With that kind of attitude, you shouldn't have been the runner-up. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! Oh, and bring back the hat! I--L--L--
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    You forgot Humhousric
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Bobby Tolan Positions: Outfielder and First Baseman Bats: Left • Throws: Left 5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg) Born: November 19, 1945 (Age: 79-159d) in Los Angeles, CA us High School: Fremont HS (Los Angeles, CA) Debut: September 3, 1965 (Age 19-288d, 12,394th in major league history) vs. NYM 4...
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    Illinois 86, Xavier 73 Postgame

    I--N--I-- Great win, great fun! Thankful to watch these guys tonight and know that I get to do it again on Sunday!
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Xavier, Friday, March 21st, 8:45pm CT, CBS

    Wow! 66 gifts? That seems like asking for too much. I'd rather just get one really good one: An Illini victory! I--L--L--
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    Illinois 106, Iowa 94 Postgame

    This made me laugh more than I've laughed in the last month or so. Awesome! Thank you!
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    Pregame: Illinois at Washington, Sunday, January 5th, 3:00pm CT, BTN

    Definitely not Illinois' last game in Seattle. You know we exorcised the demons, and blew up that venue, right?
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