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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    To me, any concerns should be placed on the defense and the back court. 1. How good is Quentin Coleman? 2. Is Vaaks the de facto point guard? 3. Can we defend at a high enough level as a team? 4. Again, how do we handle quick, faster guards who can get in the lane? We assume Vaaks and Coleman...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I mean... That is a ton of talent. Even the end of the bench guys...I legit like Ethan Brown alot. He's gonna need time but I love the way he plays. Would love to have B Lee back as well. The backup 4/5 is very interesting to me...because as far as actual holes on the roster, a backup 4/5 who...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    This team...is so fun to root for
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I'll say this... Vaaks is...electric offensively. I am NOT making the 1 v 1 comparison on a talent level, but in a play style level...he plays LIKE Luka Doncic. Passes with both hands, bullets to teammates, plays with flair and creativity. BUT I won't lie to anyone including myself...he is...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I don't know if Lee will enter... But I do like that kid, I think hes got great upside...and I think you probably could get him minutes off the bench, as your gonna need fill roles in the back court. I think he probably enters, but I'd be thrilled if we could keep him.
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    Games Thread

    Michigan is so unlikable... I hate both teams...Hurley being a jackass, and every Michigan player being really good at basketball, while also being a team full of pompous pricks. Sigh...
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa

    Iowa has scouted us well... They are hitting a crazy percentage...but some of these are open too. They are gonna have to dig deep...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa, Saturday, March 28th, 5:09pm CT, TBS

    Do not...DO NOT assume we walk through Iowa. Keep the same mindset, recover and get ready for Saturday. Iowa is on a complete heater right now and I could care less about the line or their seed. - HIT YOUR F*CKING FREE THROWS - Same defensive energy and I expect another great gameplan. - Style...
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Houston

    Im overjoyed BUT! LONG way to go. 11 great minutes.
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Houston

    Obviously dont love how the half ended...but... That was a PHENOMENAL defensive gameplan and execution. However...the game will be decided by who adjusts better in the 2nd half...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    In general, how crazy is the money gonna get for the top guys? If it was 1 or 1.5 mil last year... what is it for the same type of player this year? 3? 4? 5? From the sounds of it it, were gonna have a ton in the portal...with the sole purpose of upping the bag...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Yea, I have always been impressed with the talent evaluations. They have some misses like everyone, but they have been excellent at finding talent and developing as well. They may have a pretty bare cupboard at the of the season...I think you just have to start expecting that year by year, but...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Allocating money in the right way is going to be crucial. Any player on any team could just say, "pay me more or I leave". The End. If you are Fears camp, or any reasonably good player on any team in America its just, F*ck your teams culture, f*ck your fans, f*ck your coach, f*ck winning and...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Houston, Thursday, March 26th, 9:05pm CT, TBS

    Looking at the match up, and with all caveats that we need to have our A game, shoot well, etc... I like the match up, personel wise. I assume Kylan will get Flemings. We have the size to match up, but athletically it'll be an uphill battle. 1. I need a great game from Keaton, start to...
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Houston, Thursday, March 26th, 9:05pm CT, TBS

    Houston is...really really good. VCU was a good tune up game but the first half cannot happen against Houston. We're in for a helluva game and I can't wait.
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