Recent content by Ogre Battle

Why are our Illini not talking with Jalen Cox from Colgate as PG? I'd take an experienced PG and a decent backup 4 over any big splash, which the returnees have just provided!

Yep, I have vibing for a while now that Will returns! I also feel that KJ goes lower in the draft, too.

TBH, I am more excited about Jamir Watkins, overall, but not sure where he places in the draft! "Whatever happens will be" All I Want

I really appreciate the updates from real insiders! Call me crazy, but I still have a feeling that either Will returns OR we land TWO big transfers (a stud wing and a combo guard, who can trade off on point guard duties with Boz), along with more microwave offense off the bench (Maddox...

Call me crazy but, I have had a strong feeling for a while that Will is returning for another run.

Agreed! Can shoot, plays D, rebounds, can pass And PROVIDES EVEN MORE SENIOR LEADERSHIP! He's gritty!

You're right and they're wrong! Barnhizer is gritty, plays good D, rebounds and can pass! The perfect 6th man, at least. AND he provides more Senior leadership :)

Remember, we aspire to get more athletic! If Will slips out of the guaranteed money range, we had better pony up! BTW, I hope Ty returns, because we need that lockdown D.

Assuming the best-case scenario manifests, doesn't it make sense that underclassmen like Dain & Ty get strong consideration to start, in order to prevent the others from thinking of the portal, later on? (They all need some PT) I hope RayJ jumps onboard, but I also love Yuri Collins' game!

Nailed it, dainjazoner! Yuri is smooth and a born distributor! If you have to talk someone into being here, they don't really want to be here! Conversely, if RayJ decides to jump onboard, terrific, and I will be an avid supporter as an Illini alum here in L.A. Yuri is a skilled playmaker...