Recent content by SescIllini

Good idea but I like the idea of teams blowing picks or finding gems. Not sure Caleb Wilson stays at 4 post summer league. I personally would take him at #2 after summer league.

What I'm hearing from watching Fifa 26 is that there are talented players who aren't starting or playing because they are not in form due to layoffs from injuries. Mihalo probably was never in form while at Illinois, don't believe we saw his best. That being said he seemed too small and not...

Hoping Bulls could get Steinbach, major drop off to Swain IMHO.

Dusty May had influence on who they chose. Could have gone with Mara, Morez or Yaxell. May chose Morez, he saw them closely over the last 9 months. Regarding trading down, not always worth the squeeze and you need to find a taker and be certain your pick isn't taken by someone else.

Olano was selected to US Army game....so probably a top 3-5 kicker coming out. Olano exceeded expectations, hit all the tough kicks under pressure. One os several reasons we won the last two bowls because Olano was the better kicker. Morales is rated7th best kicker, still pretty high. Big shoes...

Wow on Vaaks...expecting Coleman to impressed. He has been developing quickly, just continues to look better at each event. See Vets being better and more confident

Pettigrew is very smooth, a must get. Kelly, nice player. Will he be more Knupple or more Doug Altenberger. Both good players, my guess somewhere in the middle.

Same coaches and likely same schemes. Been watching college bball too long, inertia of programs are a factor. Just talking last 3 games.

You should subscribe to better comprehension. Taking something out of context. Bottomline, Illinois has not beaten or played well against UCONN the last 3 meetings. Closely matched teams, UCONN deserves to be ranked higher....doesn't mean we can't or never will beat them.

Until we beat UCONN, anything close goes to UCONN.

Lincoln William's reminds me of Latrell Sprewell, haven't researched it. But tatis what comes to mind.

QC seems to be rapidly getting better, good sign. Looks to be a great future team player, will fit in well with group.

Great Andrej is returning and enjoys Illinois. Was peaking towards end of season.

Saw Keaton at floor level against VCU, NBA size period. Uses his length well, as he packs muscle like Ayo did.. will be a problem.

Maybe catch him at JMU for a game. Back in the day he would be a solid contributor in year 2.