Recent content by Dwknowles

I am looking to go to the game, any tips for a first timer going to the tourney. Thinking of buying individual tix off Stub hub, don't really want tix to sessions if Illini don't advance so I'll probably buy a session at a time. May have a place lined up to stay for the first night, but...

I love how effective we are in the portal and love to reload… but I do miss the day of the local Illinois kid who was a diamond in the rough or a relative dark horse small school kid getting recruited by the Illini or other Big time D1. That is especially hits home when you know a kid that...

If your that close you should…. If you are a fan of LOCAL HS basketball West Hancock should Be fun to watch this year.

A while back I saw he might re class? Will he stay 25 or move to 24?

Bigger name in coaching circles or Illini circles?

Unfortunately Slink passed away in 2020….quite the showman

Remember… Alan Griffin got a 2 game suspension for stepping on a player. To me, this is at least twice as bad. He is the paid professional. He started a melee. At minimum I think 4-5 games would be appropriate and there is serious question over him keeping his job. Now, does our big ten...

Honestly was just discussing this the other day. I would say as an outside observer, watching them in game and how the players react, our assistants are a net gain over the past. Don’t get me wrong, we do and will miss Orlando, and I don’t dislike Chin, but overall this staff seems to get...

Ayo’s success is really quite simple. He does things that help you win games. Shares the ball, looks for the best shot (regardless if it is for him or others) plays very good & sometimes great defense, rebounds, and shoots at a very high percentage. Things he doesn’t do? Turn the ball over...

Am I the only one who saw what looked like an Illini mouth piece Deron Williams used tonight?

Also add: -our offense moves the ball so much better with ‘bello out we may be better without him. -also This shows how much we miss ‘bello. Need him back ASAP.

Only real take away is that I loved the orange half zip the staff had on. Where can I get one?

Is it another DJ?

D.J. Steward?