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    NBA Draft

    Even if he were to get a rookie exception exemption, he would get less money than we are offering and would play in half empty stadiums in the G League. Whatever...
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    NBA Draft

    While I have no doubt this is the likely outcome, I'm surprised Andrej has dragged this process this long and has not announced by now..
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    NBA Draft

    Wow...Didn't see this evaluation coming NBA draft combine’s 7 winners and 4 losers after 2026 testing, scrimmages, and measurements Loser: Keaton Wagler Wagler is more than just a great story. After entering Illinois as the No. 150 recruit in the freshman class, the 6’6 guard blossomed into a...
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    NBA Draft

    ...Hmmm...Don't forget, Morez Johnson had signed with us before bolting..
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    NBA Draft

    I am almost certain that in the unlikely possibility we lose Andrej, I'm convinced John Blackwell comes back into play..
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    NBA Draft

    Morez Johnson II Electric Boogaloo...
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    NBA Draft

    I call it trolling....
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    College Sports (Football)

    This took me a few minutes before figuring out what's going on here... Says source regarding story that Ryan Day was 'romantically involved' with the mother of a 2027 QB recruit who committed to another Big Ten program
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    NBA Draft

    ESPN's Jeremy Woo reporting: Wagler to the Grizzlies??
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Does this mean if Andrej actually does the unthinkable and leaves for the NBA that we're back in the running for Blackwell??? :D
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Except the last season which was in my opinion was god awful...Too many years lapsed since the previous season and the cast which should have looking relatively young (this was suppose to be pre- Breaking Bad for the characters) was looking like something from tales of the crypt...Ed Begley Jr...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Totally agree.. They should also enact an age restriction as college basketball doesn't need a 30+ year old who has played pro (Here or abroad) all their lives , but is no longer good enough for the pros but still good enough for college...That would suck..
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    That's why they should also impose an age limit...Under 25???
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    From a practical perspective, the NCAA proposed rule should be: 1. A Player has a 5 consecutive year window to play only 4 years 2. the rule above only applies to players under 25 years of age. If 25 or older, you're automatically ineligible for playing at the college level 3. The rule is...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    I agree with this statement in your post. If we had ended up in any other region (Connecticut/Duke, Michigan, AZ), I don't believe we would have punched our ticket to Indy.. As Brad mentioned after beating Iowa and making it to Indy how difficult it is to make it to this far... Luck definitely...
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