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For sure...rule 18-3a-(ii) Can't you read?;)

Two things will handcuff the defense this season. The interior DL is just not big and strong enough to handle top level teams. And the defensive backfield has taken a step back over the past two seasons...not at all surprising given the former Illini talent they have sent to the NFL. But...

Actually, trying to label these guys with skills according to their height is something that means nothing to BU, IMHO. To him, they are simply big guys who can shoot, pass, and handle and that fits his positionless system. Having Coleman hanging around makes it all comfortable and workable.

I am well aware of Wabbington. He is listed on the FIBA roster at 6'10" and played a ton on the perimeter. Good shooter but not a rim protector....more of a replacement for Mirk IMHO...and a very good one. Ethan Taylor, OTOH, was listed at 7'2" and fit that mold as a defender, but not a...

Does anyone else but me wonder why we are building a roster of really good guards with only a couple of young, unproven bigs under 6'10" returning next season and no bigs recruited at this point? With Tomi, Z, and likely Mirk departing next year, it seems practical to be seeking a couple elite...

One of the better highlight videos I have seen...so much to like. Just has to keep growing his skills, confidence, and mental toughness. Sure glad to have him committed and I expect to see him on the floor a lot in SFC next year.

It would certainly be the greatest ever since Brady Pettigrew is a 28 classer, the only one with that name in that class of which I am aware. But with BU on the hunt, who knows if there is a guy in Croatia named Pettigrewovic that he is chasing who is better than anyone in the class of 27...

Sometimes, the obvious proves to be true. LW was Mr. Basketball in Illinois. That is not as much of a no brainer as it once was (back in my day of mid 60s) to guarantee elite talent, but when you know the kid has elite physical skills, scored big in HS, burns with a desire to play for the...

In the sake of context, as a frosh JJ was similar in that he was a solid perimeter shooter, was quite quick for a guy his size, and would take it to the rim without hesitation. In that regard, they are similar. Davis appears to have more skills offensively and is pretty smooth while...

There appears to be a lot of the Hummer there. But the film (and given it is a highlight film) shows a guy that is willing to take it to the rim and finish with either hand...something we never saw Hummer do. With a decent handle at 6'9", that expands has offensive threat immensely. Mirk...

Can't imagine what anyone sees that is not to like. He certainly displays all the offensive tools necessary to be a skilled B1G warrior and a huge contributor to Illini team success. What we can't see is the passion and determination Landon has to become the best he can be. Is he...

I may see the fitting of this player puzzle together a bit differently from many others here. Brad recruited all these guys for their athleticism and skillsets. But that only involved taking the puzzle to the counter, paying for it, and getting it home. Now, a completely different process...

You can decide if our beloved Illini earned that title. There was no national championship tournament in 1915...but the Fighting Illini basketball team earned 16 victories without a loss. But some organization named the Helms Athletic Foundation was founded 21 years after that season...

Two thoughts. 1. It will be a positive for a frosh or two to get minutes if/when Mirk is sidelined. Even practice time with the first unit will be quite valuable. 2. In my mind, the biggest question to be answered when Mirk returns is at what level will he return? Also, will he be able...

Well you both do not understand....POSTING WITH COMMON SENSE OR INTELLIENCE IS NOT WELCOME HERE!!