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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    The Groce era was peppered with big name guys coming for visits and then always ending up 2nd or 3rd in the running. Obviously this feels different, but other than maybe Duke, we aren't going to bring in 3-4 five star guys in one year, but we still have to close the deal with 1-2 guys. That's...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    That's stupid. (not saying that to you). Our ceiling is just "Final Four" and Michigan and Michigan St's ceiling is National Championship. We are the best Big Ten team this year and our ceiling is winning the national championship. I know I'm a homer fan, but come on
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Are we thinking Underwood is expecting this and has some targets? Maybe someone that can fill that 9th man role?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    When Underwood was asked about having an open roster spot and he was just being coy, does he have a thought in his mind to save a spot for any kind of crazy last second addition if this were to come to fruition?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Mizzou playing 3 games in 5 days in 3 different stadiums 12/18 at Indiana, 12/20 Braggin Rights in STL, and the 12/22 vs Chicago State at Home. That's some crazy scheduling. Even if the Chicago State game is a easy game, they are going to be struggling that week.
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    Illini Basketball Uniforms

    Ryan Dallas didn't have enough money?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I agree. At first last year, it seemed just like a novelty, but later in the year Brad had them playing together occasionally, and it just allowed us a different style of play and was a lot of fun. I'm sure someone can share the +/- and say it wasn't a good lineup, but it just creates match-up...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Why isn't the Braggin Rights date and the Sam Houston state and Winthrop games not the loyalty list of games yet?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Sure, but I'm talking about NATIONAL player of the year, which Mirk has currently really strong odds toward right now in the summer. It's 9 months until this is all awarded, but again, if LvilleILL1 is saying he's a contender for national player of the year, and the betting markets identify...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    If you look at previous POY stats, 4 of the last 5 were 20 and 10 guys and almost everyone averaged 20 pts in the last 25 years. If Mirk is considered a top 5-10 guy preseason, he's going to be averaging close to 20. LvilleILL1 said "improvements have been made" which tells me he's either...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I think a great comp for Mirk is actually Luka Garza in terms of style, play and potential output. Luka had a similar freshman year, then his sophomore year dealt with some injuries and setbacks, so I think looking at Garza's junior year as what we could hope for Mirk. I imagine if he has...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    This is awesome. Thanks! Any update on a premiere non-conference home game this year? These other games are great, but missing out on North Carolina, UConn, and Duke this year at home kind of stinks. I understand these are part of other agreements and a big non-conference game is better than...
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I saw the Braggin Rights game is Sunday December 20th. Any official confirmation of that on here?
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    I don't care if the information is stolen or not. I'm just here for the updates.
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    Illini Basketball 2026-2027

    Where is the rumor coming from?
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