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North Carolina.

Ask Michigan how that works out

If so, makes one wonder why our coaching staff did not correct it in three years?

If true, this is unfortunate and Brad made the correct decision. However, all I can say is I am seriously a bit disappointed in our players for having that stance. I love them, but disappointment in this regard. I mean, why do other teams' key players at places such as Florida, Duke, Michigan...

1. Wasn't Blackwell a "better option than we already have"? And we pursued him anyway. 2. Why is it "now" assumed that anyone that comes in will "play a limited role"? Why not pursue another big time player? I don't care if that means less minutes for the freshman, Jake Davis, or whomever...

$$$$ Our NIL is weak compared to the top programs...probably even compared to the top 40 programs

https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2025-26/uconn/boxscore/29252

P-Man...

I love that podcast too. However, I also like the "I on the Illini" (Illini Guys) podcast as well. It is run by Mike Cagley and has Kedrick Prince, Brad Sturdy , and Marcus Griffin on it as well. Often have great guest (recently Eddie Johnson, Geoff Alexander, etc.) too. Both are great...

I believe Battle was hobbled by a sprained knee...he slipped in warm ups (or something) on a water spot on the court previously. Hamilton had a severely sprained ankle and was dragging his leg around. Most humans would not have played with that ankle injury. And imo, Gill was never quite the...

I sorta get it...probably like "look we did this in spite of your cheating for Duke". But it also would have been funny if he got T'd up and UConn lost because of this. Also not sure if there was really any time left on the clock (or would be put back on the clock)...but Hurley could not have...

https://fightingillini.com/sports/mens-basketball/stats/2025-26/iowa/boxscore/29251