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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    If Demin is actually Russian, it may be worth the ticket to watch him bang underneath with some Ukrainian transfers. Bound to be a few playing college ball in the States....
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    This current team rebuilding needs a legitimate 5 Big. Rim protecter and lane stuffer on D. 7 to 8 pts per game at most should be enough with the O scorers coming in. I like the quality of talent to go 9 deep easily right now.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    May be off the the usual banter of the day, but I have a question for someone in the know. Is an Official Invite to a prospective recruit paid for by the college or Athletic Dept. Transportation, hotel, meals etc? I wasn't sure how this works. Thanks.
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Has there been any reports on the status of Jordan Anderson's knee injury? Will he be available this season or sitting it out?I was so impressed watching him play for J.C.A.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I must have missed something about C. Hawkins and an injured knee. When did it occur?
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    My personal opinion is the "bigs" mentioned on the team or the possible names that are in the portal, could not handle the likes of Clingan, Edey , Burnes type of centers. Some 5 with a few less skills but can take up space, guard the rim and bang for rebounds might be wise.
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    Games Thread - The National Championship

    U. Conn is getting away with 6 players on the court. Counting Hurley!
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    Pregame: Illinois vs UConn, Saturday, March 30th, 5:09pm CT, TBS

    At this point playing the # I seed over all in the tourney, its house money. Double down, play as hard as the boys can and make adjustments by our coaching staff, who knows. U.Conn has lost 4 games. Not unbeatable....
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    3/29 Games Thread

    Curious, but they have been showing Edey's mother, but as big as he is did his father play B. Ball somewhere?
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Duquesne

    Lets not let up boys, my liver needs a break from the BTT and Morehead game. Put the peddle to the metal!
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Duquesne, Saturday, March 23rd, 7:40pm CT, TNT

    I think Illini played the likes of Duquesne, Depauw, Lasalle back in the 60's early 70's and were never easy non conference wins. We have improved... Only had to have 3 Strong drinks before halftime today😋
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Purdue, Tuesday, March 5th, 6:00pm CT, Peacock

    Currently watching P.U. playing M. State and if Goliath is allowed by refs to spend up to 5 and 6 seconds in the lane as they are allowing now, no team can defend him or their offense. Its ridiculous, and I have been counting, 1 one hundred 2 one hundred etc. B.U. has to impress this on the...
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    Illinois 95, Iowa 85 Postgame

    Finally, B.U. told his starters,sit your butts on that bench!! I can lose with you or without you. Best decision he could have made. Team came back and got the wjn.
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    Penn State 90, Illinois 89 Postgame

    This loss plays completely on the coaching staff. A decent H.S. player could drive the basket on this defense.. The Ref's allowed a World Wrestling match to the Penn hackers and bashers and swallowed their whistles. But this loss on NO DEFENSE!
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    Game Thread: Illinois at Penn State

    Its not the color of the uniform, But the player that's in it, has to gotta fill it out!!!