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The first few games of Conference play happen in early December. That jibes with a 3 month recovery estimate. Which, of course, is much longer than the 6-8 week estimate. Take a deep breath.

The Illini are the hunted. What a great feeling.

Ten former Illini signed to NBA Summer League Teams (so far): Kylan Boswell - Charlotte Dain Dainja - Brooklyn(?) Luke Goode - LA Lakers Justin Harmon - Utah Coleman Hawkins - Denver Ben Humrichous - Brooklyn Morez Johnson, Jr. - Dallas RJ Melendez - San Antonio Keaton Wagler - LA Clippers Tre...

Deron #3 overall Gill & Wagler #5 overall

16 of our 38 incoming Freshmen, and 7 of our 19 incoming transfers, are linemen. Just saying.

I agree that the guy is a pompous, angry gnome, but to say that he's won nothing isn't right. Only three losing seasons in a 23 year career. His teams have made the tournament 15 of the past 16 years. Three Sweet Sixteens and a Final Four. Four conference titles. Come on, now.

Underwood has brought in more high quality talent than any of our prior coaches. I don’t think that is seriously debatable. That said, he’s also had the advantage of the unlimited no-sit transfer rules, expanded coaching staff including Orlando Antigua, relaxed eligibility standards for Euro...

Will Riley in Champaign today.

Do not like. At least we don’t have to travel to the West Coast AND play in a shortened week.

Two other tips: (1) rent a car, you need one to conveniently get around LA, and (2) be careful and diligent about booking a hotel in Downtown LA — can go from cool/nice area to very sketchy in just a couple blocks.