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A post from Lety. And yes. a low key approach for sure. There will be an opportunity to share news tomorrow at the team banquet sponsored by the Courtsiders.

The portal has reached the final day. Will we finally hear about the updated roster? Stay tuned sports fans.

Since Shauna has stated the emphasis is on maintaining the core players from this past season, I assume they have been well compensated. I am betting we hear more once the portal closes.

Lots! Maddie and Destiny have announced they are returning. So ten from 2025-26 roster. We need to add three to get to 15. Word is centers are asking for big contracts.

I find myself looking at our bench and wishing Ty was able to play. Yes I know all about his shooting issues, but the man knows how to grab a rebound and hold on to it. It’s like we are playing volleyball of late. Batting the ball with one hand, or a step slow with long rebounds. C’mon Illini...

My favorite WBB team hit the proverbial wall tonight. Step slow and so many shots short on the rim, including layups. Iowa is like the second coming of Stockton and Malone. One Malone and seemingly about four Stocktons! Over the last 4-5 games Jasmine’s play has really stood out. She is playing...

Guessing we might rotate with shorter stints? Maybe give Naomi some tick? Did anyone notice that CeCe stayed on her feet most of the game. Tried taking some charges but upright for the most part. 🤗

Jasmine has been playing very well of late. She had a terrific game at Iowa. I watched her encourage her teammates in huddles and keep them loose with her smiles and little dance moves. She is a calming influence. So great to have Maddie and Jasmine as upperclassmen who have experienced post...

At the game. The team was composed for the most part annd actually had a six point lead in 4th quarter. Some no-calls had you wondering if the Illini might have benefited more if game was played at SFC. Jasmine was terrific., Iowa beat us with their inside game. On to the Gophers and a wrap on...

So fun to watch basketball when the ball is moving. The assist total is 24! Balanced scoring. Not forcing shots. Working hard on D. Aaliyah’s game could be rounding into shape at just the right time!!

Hoping Finney, the Aussie sharp shooter is ready to go next season. Manuella is also waiting in the wings.

USC brought aggressive D and did a great job cutting off our getting to the rim. After getting blocked so many times I had hoped we would start passing ball back out. It seemed once Trojans set up in their half-court D we were cooked. Hoping we can win four of final five games, Badgers and...

I listened to Coach Green encourage fans to come out for the February 8th game against USC. The goal is to sell out the SFC. Interestingly they chose Super Bowl Sunday for this challenge. However there is plenty of time to take in the Noon game and make it to your watch party. I think the last...

CeCe was about as efficient shooting as Keaton. 10 of 13 attempts. 3 of 4 FT and 3 of 4 behind the arc. 7 rebounds. Destiny played well and cut down turnovers. The Bruins are really big as well as strong. Now out to face more ranked teams in the NW.

We were lucky tonight in that I think they only made one 3. The last five games their three guards all shot over 50% from behind the arc.