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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    That tells us what but not why.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    If your top 5 are splitting 120 - 140 minutes; they aren't necessarily being taken out of rhythm. That still leaves enough tick for 6 bench guys to get 8 +, with some getting starter or near minutes. The problem I see is the starters are usually quite a bit better than the guys on the bench...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    ... More of a luxury than a need. I would rather see the 9th and 10th man get 8 - 11 mpg. It can be done. Way back in the day, Ricky Pitino had some success with 10 or even 11 man rotations at UK. Of course, he had lots of future NBA players. Also, Lon Kruger played 11 guys 10 mpg or more...
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    Rick "the Howitzer" Howat
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Deon probablshould have been 5.
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    Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

    His shooting percentages: Paint (Rim): 72.9% Midrange: 35.8% Three-Point (3PT): 34.3%
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Ty Rodgers 247 59 rsci 57 Lucas Morillo 247 47 rsci 47 Ty didn't put up numbers, but he played rotation minutes. Other top 50ish recruits the last 25 years played a similar or greater role as freshmen.. Kofi Cockburn was 247 46 rsci 43; Deron Williams was rsci 48; Andre Curbelo was 247 47...
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    College Sports (Basketball)

    My understanding for returning players is the student athlete can work with their program and choose whichever option is in their best interest. I could be wrong. It happens on rare occasions. Tomi was admitted as a sophomore and has played 2 seasons. Z has played 3 seasons. Under the old...
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    Illinois Football Recruiting Thread

    Illinois once had world class olympic track sprinter as a football wide receiver. He was a college teammate of Dick Butkus and also played 2 years in the NFL. Originally recruited to Illinois to play basketball, was also a sought after baseball prospect.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Other than Morillo, possibly Brown.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    All good points. I am hoping Lucas Morillo is good enough we won't need Vaaks and Coleman to combine for 60+. Andrej and Jake together could be with Andrej at the 2. Or with one in / four out 'small ball'. Nobody knows exactly how the freshmen will fit in. I think we are asking the right...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Sure. "They" enhance and monetize the intrinsic entertainment value. To an extent, it's done with recreational sports too.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Here is the breakdown from last season. Kylan (30) and Keaton (33.9) combined for 63.9 mpg. Who played the other 16 guard minutes? Tomi (25.4) and Z (17.2) combined for 42.6. Jake (19.6) and Andrej (26.3) 45.9. Mirk (29.5) and Ben (22.5) 53. Note That rotation consisted of 4 bigs, 2...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Professional and major NCAA sports certainly exist as is for the entertainment value of the fans. Some other sports exist for the recreational value of the participants.
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