Brad Underwood Named Illini Basketball Coach

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ivwilsoniv

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illiniguy24 said:
Wow! Does he keep Walker??
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Walker should be the first priority. Then go meet with every recruit (assuming it's not a dead period, can't keep track). The #1 offensive system in the country should keep guys like Frazier, and will really help get Mark Smith on board.
 
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Smacko

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Will be interested to see how he rounds out his coaching staff. I'm guessing he keeps Walker. We could look to hire the guy from LaLu with one of the spots if he is only bringing one asst with him from OSU.
 
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Ubermensch said:
Illinois will be in the tournament next year. Make no mistake about it. The question is how does he do in the long term? As long as he can recruit some guys, Illinois basketball will be fun to watch, and we'll win some games.
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Frazier, Lucas, JCL, and the rest of our guys are going to have sweet dreams tonight!


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ivwilsoniv

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mattcoldagelli said:
Well, every national college basketball writer and every person that pays even a little attention to Big XII basketball is super impressed.....but it doesn't do it for JiroDreamsOfMcRibs. So I guess I'm pretty torn.
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People who didn't know his name (who in turn don't know college basketball) are the ones who are upset. Those who know what they're talking about love it, so I'm on board.
 
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The Sprouting Divot

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Wasn't who I wanted (Archie or Buzz), wasn't who I expected (some Drew), but am pleased and excited about the result.

Welcome, Coach Underpants!
 
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Trakis

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Wow. I'm uh. I'm kinda torn.

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We will certainly play fast paced basketball watching Ok State play this year it was exciting basketball to say the least. Style of play should be popular with our fans and also with players which will hopefully help with recruiting. This is just proof that no one ever really knows what is going on as his name was barely if ever mentioned as a possible candidate
 
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chrisRunner7

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Matt Norlander‏ Verified account @MattNorlander 13m
Underwood was coaching Oklahoma State in the NCAA Tournament 26 hours ago.

Matt Norlander‏ Verified account @MattNorlander 20m
Incredible. An AMAZING hire by Illinois.
 
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ivwilsoniv

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@ESPNStatsInfo: "Under Brad Underwood, Oklahoma St. ranked 6th in Div. I in scoring this season after ranking 303rd the season before Underwood arrived."

:D:D:D
 
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haasi

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Holy cow. What a steal by JW. And way to keep it totally under wraps until like an hour before
 
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OldGreg

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OneTime3 said:
Well offense is what the kids like to do these days and sells systems - what are the chances Frazier and Tillmon stay on board?
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High I think. Whitman proved once again he is legit. Underwood is a ball of energy and is a hell of a coach. Jawun really excelled under him this year and will probably be an NBA 1st round pick if he leaves this year. I think Frazier will 100% be on board, Tilmon is a whole other ballgame though.
 
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ole 99

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scil73 said:
Cuonzo will outrecruit underwood, but the illini will win the border war at least 7 out of 10 years. This hire says one thing to me, #wewillwin
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Odds are Cuonzo isn't at Mizzou more than a few years given his job history.
 
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jmilt7

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I thought Whtiman couldn't announce and/or officially hire until end of day Monday.
 
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