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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    We'll be better than fine, but what happened to not pivoting? Price too high or did something else sour?
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    Illini Basketball Uniforms

    Now that it seems we're totally done with the hideously awful BB rebrand unis and have our best, truly outstanding kits in both BB and FB, I only hope and pray we keep these versions for a long long time and don't screw with them for some stupid reason.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Could have entirely opposite impact though too, fostering greater confidence whenever handling off nights, adversities or whatever and elevating further
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Ordering Mirk jersey now!
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Given it's going to be different for every individual, but I wonder in general how these players (BB or FB) value and weigh out the money side with the culture, environment, people, experience side. Like how significant, how much do they value the latter when also thinking it's likely only a one...
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    Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

    6 am EST
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    Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

    Said it earlier, but Robert R is 100%. This is a must watch. Also, shout out to a Lincoln Railsplitter, legacy central IL Big 12 HS Conf, and Illini legend, Brian Cook! Dream job
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    Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

    Showing my age, but fondest of childhood memories in the Assembly Hall with some popcorn and watching the likes of him and Perry Range, Craig Tucker and on and on. So many memories of all the greats. E.g. Can never forget Efrem Winters, Doug A, Tony Wy, Bruce Douglas, Big George, Quinn R, Scott...
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    Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

    This all day, every day. Illini Love, Illini Loyalty!!!
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    Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

    Why not us? Lay it all on the line and go win this whole damn thing! Job not done, go win 2 more!!!
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    Illinois 71, Iowa 59 Postgame

    OMG, shedding tears hearing Brad's answer in the press conf about Illinois being his dream job and his wife buying 2 yr old Tyler a Brian Cook jersey. his answer was so humble, so genuine and giving credit to everyone else! Go BU!!!
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Houston, Thursday, March 26th, 9:05pm CT, TBS

    Couldn't agree more with everything LaTulip says during ~min 35-40
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    3/22-3/25 Games Thread

    Did y'all just here the announcers talk about how Hurley, Cronin, Izzo (and Matta) have a group text??? :oops:🤮
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    On that staff could be my friend, C-U native, former Illini and Orangemen... Ryan Blackwell. He's on McNamara's Sienna staff.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Houston, Thursday, March 26th, 9:05pm CT, TBS

    We have to expect Houston will have a large energy, momentum, crowd advantage at the start of the game. We can't let that take hold throughout and need to match, weather and then flip all that our way. NCAA crowds really start to pull for underdogs and upsets no matter the location.
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