Recent content by rkarpel

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    TSJ Thread

    Doesn't have any bearing on the case but having a judge say TSJ "has established that ... there is some likelihood of success on the merits" is hugely significant.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    Underwood has reportedly consulted with Hawkins and Shannon regarding transfer portal moves this year. Maybe one or both objected to Mulcahy joining the team?
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    In the chat last night Piper mentioned Colorado State's Isaiah Stevens as a possibility and his stats look very similar to RayJ's: https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/_/id/4432117/isaiah-stevens
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    If RayJ signs and Terrence Shannon returns, that would give us five fifth-year seniors. That has to be by far the most ever. Even if they don't sign (ugh) we already have three fifth-year seniors. That's probably already a record.
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    Bracketology

    Erratic is better than consistently bad
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    The Third Man wasn't Welles' film.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Wisconsin, Wednesday, February 2nd, 8:00pm CT, BTN

    From a long-term perspective, Curbelo is not only one of our two best players. He's our best player. An absloute wizard with the ball who has Steve Nash-like handles and court vision. I expect him eventually to be an NBA All-Star.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Michigan State, Tuesday, January 25th, 6:00pm CT, ESPN

    I'm assuming Underwood won't tell anyone what he learns at 2:30. He has consistently kept injury-related news like this close to the vest to maintain a competitive advantage. Also, why do we call Illini personnel by their last name but refer to Coleman Hawkins by his first name? Because his...
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (August 2019)

    This was exceptionally funny and well written. Didn't exactly make my day, but it certainly dominated the last 15 or 20 minutes. Thank you.
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    Illini Basketball 2019-2020

    "talks"
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    Illinois 83, Illinois Wesleyan 67 (Exhibition) POSTGAME

    Like many of you on this board, I saw James Harden's first college basketball game. He wasn't very good. Ayo has work to do, but he will be special. Was also impressed last night by Giorgi and Alan Griffin. They will be good players.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread (July-August 2017)

    Although Deron ended up being the better player, Dee Brown was Self's prize recruit. He was rated nationally ˜18 while Deron was rated ˜50.