Just think what 88-89 team record would have been if Gill didn't break his foot? And miss quite a few of games....? Like 11 games or more... Started 15-0 or 16-0, then after Gill broke his foot the Illini' lost like four out of their next five games...or something close to that.
I love our chances to be a favorite to cut the nets down next season with the team we currently "sport" and honestly think we have the players to honestly do so....with the exception of what Michigan brings back or will bring back in their front court remains to be seen...I've stated this and...
As Illinois fan's we all want the possible best team on the court. IMHO there is not a better front court in the nation...period. With the new additions I'm pretty sure they will get things lined out and figured out with what Coach Underwood and staff have in mind. I'm no coach or insider and...
Easily....very hard to think otherwise, with the possible returning players (and solid addition(s)?). I would agree 100% and not drinking any kool-aid.
Ten games in a eleven week format (which includes one open/bye week in the regular season....if they make it to championship of their respective classification the schools could play up to sixteen games.
Thanks for the update thus far captain.....So Chief ? Can you do us a small favor? Tell the guy's their already in Legacy mode in men's Illinois basketball history. Now play them some Nelly (with a little mash-up), two isn't a winner, and three nobody remembers...You are and can be number one!