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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Purdue.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    We made the Final Four, we were good enough to.win it all this season? UCONN, Arizona, and Michigan would have controlled the game start to finish against us. Winning a title is just a different animal, and technically you are close if you make a Final Four, but there is context.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I'm sorry but UCONN blew us out earlier in the year (different team dynamics), but followed that up by handling us in the Final Four. We also haven't forgotten 30-0. They were a tier above for sure as we just don't match up well with them.
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    I disagree with your take. No one is saying this team isn't great, or won't have a chance to make a deep run. The question is can this team win the National Championship next season. That is now a question because this program has made it clear that this is the goal. There is a big difference...
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    Your points are valid, but the concern stems from us wanting Blackwell to begin with. Our staff likely knew where they stood with guys coming back and newcomers, yet they still want Blackwell. What leads them to believe Blackwell is needed for this roster? And why wouldn't we need to replace a...
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    As awesome as the Final Four is, we also need to be realistic. If we switched places with Michigan State, we would have been out in the Sweet 16, and they played UCONN better than we did. Had we switched places with Purdue, we would have been out in the Elite 8. I think both of those teams...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    If we are a team.that wants a title, I'm not sure how you go from wanting a 20ppg guy to being okay without. And to the point where you won't bring in an equivalent. I trust this staff as they've earned it, this just seems odd.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Yes, my body is ready.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Don't bring it if you won't share with the rest of the class.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Go Deuce!!!!!!
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    But a big time coach once told him that it takes a few years to really see the fruit of your Final Four Labor in recruiting and wins.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Our program has turned into a bluebood type before our very eyes. We need all hands on deck to get Blackwell here, boosters/donors.......
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I have my favorite Bourbon in hand to.celebrate this season, celebrate this program's turnaround, and to celebrate Wagler.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Why would Mirk need to be Welcomed to the Bloc though?
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    He's probably epically excited to get interest from us. Enjoy these times that we're living in.
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