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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I'm on the record that I think Vaaks is gonna be...awesome...not just good, but awesome. I think the sky is the limit and he's a no doubt NBA draft pick next year. I think he's going to be that good.
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    Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team

    Ok... I think I love this kid. So, he gets a pass in the corner...but steps outta bounds...and then tries to DECAPITATE their center on a dunk...I f*ckin love it. Then gets a steal and ACTUALLY yams it... He's fearless and wants to destroy you...this kid is going to be so easy to root for.
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    Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team

    He's picking it up now...nails a deep 3...then an and 1 layup through contact... He's the best player on the floor.
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    Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team

    This has been the hardest game to watch... all the foul calls and stoppage kill the flow of the game. You dont need to huddle for 5 damn minutes to debate an out of bounds call or a foul. Make the f*cking call and continue the game...sigh... Coleman is visibly frustrated this game. Shots are...
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    Quentin Coleman on the USA U18 National Team

    Good first half... He's got some stuff to learn obviously, but one thing we will not have to worry about is his effort. That kid plays his !!! off, full sprint back on defense, gets up on the ball, goes for rebounds. He gives his all out there. I think he's going to be a very good defender...
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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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