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    The Illinois Coaching Search

    I don't disagree that he is a good coach and we got him to come to CU, even when the cupboard was bare. I also hold no ill will toward the man for wanting to leave for the NBA. What I am saying is 1) he jumped programs after four years (was a journeyman and will always be a journeyman, albeit a...
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    The Illinois Coaching Search

    Archie Miller would be an incredible get. Keatts might be a solid coach, but falls short in experience highest level and not big advantage in Chicago. Kruger, really? He didn't want to be here the first time and was run out of Chicago recruiting circles. Granted the latter was partially...
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    The Illinois Coaching Search

    Maybe already stated, but if we don't hold on to Coach Walker and he lands at Mizzou, that could be very bad. Also, I'm puzzled why more aren't a fan of Steve Prohm at Iowa State. Granted not a lot of time as HC at highest level, but the guy wins. He and the Cyclones knocked off Self and...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April-June 2016)

    As of today, 247sports shows him as a hard commit to Oregon.
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    Illinois Basketball 2016-2017

    No doubt the level of competition is different so it will be easier for Tracy than it would be for an NBA player. But NBA players have many more resources to assist them in their recovery. The biggest issue is that Tracy will not have played a competitive season for two years. Sitting out two...