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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    If you view the complete list, there are almost 30 schools. About the 5th year for Boswell. Even if they decide to change the rule, I think there's zero chance it applies right away.
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    3/22-3/25 Games Thread

    There's a clock reference doc here: https://ncaaorg.s3.amazonaws.com/championships/sports/basketball/rules/men/2025-26PRMBB_TableCrewReferenceSheet.pdf Generally speaking, if a team is awarded the ball in its own front court, the clock is reset to 20, not 30
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    $32 mil is what Alabama would owe if they fired him. If Oats chooses to leave, he has to pay them $18 million.
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    McCasland was born in Texas and spent almost his entire career there. Feels like it would be tough to bring him to Illinois and may take him some time to adjust.
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    Yeah, she recanted 11 days later after what were likely many conversations on the potential ramifications. It may not have been a completely one sided incident, but the subsequent statements from both parties (which I'm sure were carefully vetted by lawyers) leave some gaping holes. After his...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    That's just one step out of the multiple processes that are supposed to be followed to ensure compliance with the actual rule from Article IX, Section 2 of the University statutes which is much more explicit: "No individual shall initiate or participate in institutional decisions involving a...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Even if Tyler is a good coach, nepotism has a corrosive influence. There will always be questions about bias or special treatment, which breeds resentment. That's why many organizations have tight rules or restrictions against it.
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    Coaching Carousel (Basketball)

    Of course, in game adjustments can backfire, but isn't the point that a great coach can identify and make the right adjustments? No one is saying it is easy, but there's a reason why the top coaches are paid so much.
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    Game Thread: Illinois vs Kentucky

    Really feels like we cannot win unless we have a clear talent advantage.
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    Rutgers 82, Illinois 73 Postgame

    Loved Dain, but keep in mind that is against Tulsa. They're ranked #264 in Kenpom.
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    Nebraska 80, Illinois 74 OT Postgame

    No, defensively we try to take away the three as much as possible. The opponent 3 point rate and 3 point percentage are both among the lowest in the country. The tradeoff is it's easier to drive on us. It seems like we fight over almost every screen, even against players that don't shoot well...
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