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Beyond aggravating that Larry Ellison’s money is fueling one of our biggest rivals. Let’s hope his seventh wife is an Illini fan.
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.
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...
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...