Recent content by Illini1985

Well on to the next I guess. How disappointing. One thing I've learned from the portal era the past couple of yrs is if we're the favorite for kid but the kid hasn't committed after a week, then it'll probably not happen.

I've always wondered what's the benefit for foreign players that are good enough to have a future at the next level? Obviously with NIL (if they can be eligible) it can be beneficial for some of the players in lower level leagues. But going to a foreign country to play at a against...

Man with the influx of talent in the B10 through the portal, adding Duke and Alabama to the non-conference schedule and Juwan Howard gone from Michigan, Illinois really needs to add Demin. Their schedule is gonna be brutal next year.

What are the remaining wing options that we have an in on if Demin decides to stay?

Is there an expected timeline for BU and staff? Like a date where they ultimately move on to other options?

What's his college eligibility like? Is he expected to be a multi-year guy or just 1?

Can Illinois do $1.5M for Kalk and then also add a wing and another piece. That's a lot of money and I'm skeptical they can do that. Love the idea of getting Kalk but at that price I just don't see it.

Kalk?!

Loved Egwu. Definitely not a centerpiece but a good big. Just didn't have the right players around him.

Ugonna Onyenso is the exact type of big I think Illinois needs. Someone who can come in, play d and protect the rim. Him and Morez, will be more than enough to cover the 5 mins when Brad isn't going small.

Alot of changes from last year so here's my uniformed attempt on how I see it so far: Likely Upgrades: OA for Frazier Boswell for Harris Morez for Dain DGL for Moretti (assumption is he's leaving) Yr 3 PF Ty replacing Yr 2 PG TY Neutral moves: Tre White for QG Jake Davis for Goode Unknown...

Do we have any interest in him now that Storr and Maddox are off the board?

But What's the status on the Mrs. Is she on board yet? Or is it just a BU/OA discussion at this point?

Do you see a timeline for an announcement... whether it's OA or another person.

What will happen sooner? Next transfer or new assistant coach announcement?