Illini Basketball 2017-2018

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audie

The Great Northwest
Not all of you....but there are enough of you! Thanks:illinois:;)

There is nobody I like more than Aaron. His attitude (from my perspective as a fan) has been beyond reproach. I wish him nothing but the best!
 
#278      
Not all of you....but there are enough of you! Thanks:illinois:;)

Appreciate seeing you make an appearance. Feel free to openly dismiss those people. :mad:

AJ is a hard worker and did well in the limited time he was on the court in his first two years under Coach Groce. Personally, that's what I love to see from players. I'm really excited to see how much he can contribute in Underwood's system this coming year and next!!! :shield:
 
#279      
There is nobody I like more than Aaron. His attitude (from my perspective as a fan) has been beyond reproach. I wish him nothing but the best!

I know I need a new username. But I also fully support AJ. I got to know AJ before he got to U of I and was super excited that he picked Illinois. I know the type of kid and worker he is. I hope the change of staff benefits AJ on the court, I don't think AJ has had the opportunities he needs to show his abilities. Ready to see him on the court this year. Is it basketball season yet?? I also love to watch AJ even when he is on the bench. He is the first person up when someone makes a big play. Kid is a great teammate too
 
#280      
I know I need a new username. But I also fully support AJ. I got to know AJ before he got to U of I and was super excited that he picked Illinois. I know the type of kid and worker he is. I hope the change of staff benefits AJ on the court, I don't think AJ has had the opportunities he needs to show his abilities. Ready to see him on the court this year. Is it basketball season yet?? I also love to watch AJ even when he is on the bench. He is the first person up when someone makes a big play. Kid is a great teammate too

He is a great kid! Proud poppa:chief:
 
#281      

IlliniDent

Chicago, IL
AJ is the kind of player that you could see all the potential the minute he got here, he just needed some time to adjust and continue to improve. I think he could have a Morgan type jump this year.
 
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AJ has the opportunity this season to earn all the minutes he wants, think he can really excel in this offense. AJ/MA/MS/DWill at the 2/3 gives us no bad options! Deep squad.
 
#283      
I don't think Egwu started with Meyers. If you're going by ESPN's boxscore that's not correct. Their list of starters is Griffey, Shaw, Henry, Egwu, and Leonard. That was Loyalty's tall lineup. :D

Sports Reference:
Starting lineup 11-11-2011--Egwu's 1st game of first year.

Paul
DJ
Tracy
Griffey
Egwu.

Weber's last year.:thumb:
 
#284      
Sports Reference:
Starting lineup 11-11-2011--Egwu's 1st game of first year.

Paul
DJ
Tracy
Griffey
Egwu.

Weber's last year.:thumb:

TC is correct. Egwu started his first game. So did Abrams. Egwu only started 2 more games his freshman year.
 
#285      
So Rob are those real fish I saw toy holding on twitter or did you buy them and hold them up for Aaron to see after basketball workouts trying to make him jealous?

He really needs to concentrate on this new system and his mind is at the ole fishin hole, your bad!!!

Lol..yes they are real
 
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zpfled

Logan Square, Chicago
Aaron has had that opportunity the last 2 years. He just, unfortunately, hasn't taken advantage of it. Like most, I'm a fan of AJ the person/teammate/lead cheerleader -- just not the P5 bball player. Could be a really nice player at a mid-major.

Yeah good call, it's always a good idea to judge a player's career based on his first two years.

:tsk:
 
#291      
Well... my wife just revoked my internet privileges! I tried to be nice:) Solong guys!
 
#292      

BananaShampoo

Captain 'Paign
Phoenix, AZ
My opinions are based on what I've seen on the court. They may change based on what happens in the future. This is a fan forum...we express opinions here. Mine is that AJ is a good kid who hasn't taken advantage of the opportunities he's had on the court.

I believe his problems are more mental than physical... Again, my opinion.
Considering he's only two years into his college career and now has a new coach and new system that he's playing under, I'll bet the light clicks on for him before he's done. I'd bet on him proving you wrong before it's all said and done. The list of players who turned it on as upperclassmen is long. Just in more recent history...Warren Carter, Egwu, Luther Head, Mav Morgan...the list goes on.

There's an idiot in every bunch. An idiot states an opinion without fact or worse try's to make everyone think what he says is fact. But, like everyone on here idiots are entitled to an opinion. Funny thing is...probably didn't even play basketball at any level. :noidea:

Boom! Schooled by AJ's dad! :D
 
#293      
wife doesn't know I can use my phone...lol

Like all kids on the team...they don't read this mess. so there's nothing for AJ to overcome there.

Also like I stated earlier, you probably didn't play basketball....because if you did, you wouldn't need this explained to you.
 
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JFGsCoffeeMug

BU:1 Trash cans:0
Chicago
Damit...I've lost my phone privileges now!

It's obvious that Rob Jordan's loyalty account has been temporarily hacked. Surely Mrs. Jordan won't hold that against her husband in the future when he finally decides to post again to this board. :thumb:

On an unrelated topic, hello Mrs. Jordan! We are thrilled to have your son in the O & B. Looking forward to his performance under our new staff.
 
#300      
It's obvious that Rob Jordan's loyalty account has been temporarily hacked. Surely Mrs. Jordan won't hold that against her husband in the future when he finally decides to post again to this board. :thumb:

On an unrelated topic, hello Mrs. Jordan! We are thrilled to have your son in the O & B. Looking forward to his performance under our new staff.

That's a good one....hey folks, my account was hacked and someone pretending to be me got into my account;)
 
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