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    Illini Basketball 2018-2019

    The biggest recruiter is winning. Like it or not the reality is that Ebo was an important part of this years team as he provided size, depth, and was the most experienced player at the biggest position of need. The attraction to Ebo was his raw athleticism and untapped potential. Relying on two...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2018)

    I do think Ayo, TF, and Ramey can coexist. Ayo played off the ball at times at MP with Miller and Watson able to handle the ball, and Ramey could be that facilitator that would provide a lot of quality looks for TF and open the floor for Ayo. I think offensively the system would run great with...
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    Illini Coaching Staff

    Mike Boynton to become OK St head coach. Safe to say he won't be an assistant here
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Maryland

    Can anyone name a halftime adjustment that Groce made besides "do what we have been doing bad better" ??
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Maryland

    Groce doesn't put players in a position to succeed with his schemes and rotations. He sticks with players who don't get the job done and leaves potential contributors on the bench. I don't see why Lucas and DJ don't get more minutes. Why not see what Kipper can do. Any of them can't be worse...
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Maryland

    I will never understand Groce' rotations and the lack of adjustments. Tate and Abrams aren't getting it done, Play Lucas. We need to get longer and more athletic, play DJ. Teach Thorne how to pass. Teach the entire team how to close out and rotate properly on defense. The zone has never worked...