Home
Forums
New Posts
Illini Basketball
Illini Football
Sports Talk
Log in
Register
What's new
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Sports
Illini Basketball
2020 Illinois Basketball Appreciation Thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="EyeoftheIllini" data-source="post: 1534032" data-attributes="member: 623415"><p>My favorite Illini team has always been the 1988-89 team. And I have to admit, I don't have the memory many on here do regarding particular games and seasons. It might be the recency factor or maybe because I've been able to reinvest myself in Illini basketball more in the last 8-10 years (and we know how most of those turned out), but I would be hard pressed to name a team that I've enjoyed watching and following more that this year's team. The 2004-5 team was great and very fun to watch, but it did come in a period of Illini basketball success and that team seemed destined to be great. This year's team's success doesn't match that team's, but because of the players on this team and where the program has been of late, I just loved following this team. Toughness, rebounding, defense, unsung heroes that often didn't get their due -- and, of course, the Closer. Season has been a struggle at times and often not pretty, but I think that is why I enjoyed this team so much.</p><p></p><p>Thank you to all the players, coaches and support staff of the 2019-20 Fighting Illini men's basketball program. It has truly been fun to watch and cheer for you. Your success will be made even greater because you have started and set the table for the rejuvenation of Illinois basketball.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="EyeoftheIllini, post: 1534032, member: 623415"] My favorite Illini team has always been the 1988-89 team. And I have to admit, I don't have the memory many on here do regarding particular games and seasons. It might be the recency factor or maybe because I've been able to reinvest myself in Illini basketball more in the last 8-10 years (and we know how most of those turned out), but I would be hard pressed to name a team that I've enjoyed watching and following more that this year's team. The 2004-5 team was great and very fun to watch, but it did come in a period of Illini basketball success and that team seemed destined to be great. This year's team's success doesn't match that team's, but because of the players on this team and where the program has been of late, I just loved following this team. Toughness, rebounding, defense, unsung heroes that often didn't get their due -- and, of course, the Closer. Season has been a struggle at times and often not pretty, but I think that is why I enjoyed this team so much. Thank you to all the players, coaches and support staff of the 2019-20 Fighting Illini men's basketball program. It has truly been fun to watch and cheer for you. Your success will be made even greater because you have started and set the table for the rejuvenation of Illinois basketball. [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Sports
Illini Basketball
2020 Illinois Basketball Appreciation Thread
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…