Recent content by IlliniinNJ

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    Illini Basketball 2018-2019

    Bottom line is that if the team doesn't start winning, 2019 recruiting will turn into an epic fail. And, without good players, no coaching system will work. The upcoming season's results will be critical for this coach's future.
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    Illini Basketball 2018-2019

    This type of turnover is going to make potential recruits think real hard before agreeing to become an Illini.
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    Illini Basketball 2018-2019

    When you combine the transfers with the number of kids who have (but never should have) rejected us this year, you must believe there is a problem with the program under the current coaching staff. I have no idea what that problem may be, but it is certainly real. And, assuming that we have...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (April 2018)

    In two years, we will all be talking about what a brilliant hire Underwood was or who our next coach should be. Let's wait and see.
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    Wisconsin 78, Illinois 69 POSTGAME

    Black and Frazier are certainly B1G talent.
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    Wisconsin 78, Illinois 69 POSTGAME

    I think the big issue with this board and Mark Smith is that the expectations were so high. When he signed, everyone thought he was going to take us to the Tournament. People need to realize he is a Freshman and the jury will be out on him until next year.On the other hand, Trent Frazier was an...
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    I absolutely agree with #6 of Fat Greg's post. This team never gave up on Groce and Groce never gave up on the team. Under the adverse circumstances, that has been truly impressive. Unlike 2012, where the team and coach both quit on one another this group is fighting hard. i am looking forward...
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    All I see are more risky choices. We will face another rebuild with no light at the end of the tunnel. Unless Whitman can get a proven winner, we are better off doing nothing.
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    2017 Coaching Carousel

    Any body notice how good WVU and Florida State actually are this year?