Illini Basketball 2021-2022

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HailtotheChief

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hoopsfan47 said:
I agree totally, FP, and I shake my head at posters who have low expectations from CoHawk for next year. I have seen every Illini player since the days of Govoner Vaughn and there has not been a single freshman of his size any better. For Pete's sake, he played valuable and many quality minutes for the B1G champs, one of the top 4 teams in the country!! The frosh to soph leap is generally the biggest. He will be a huge piece of the pie next season and is needed to be. You can't throw it to Kofi every time for a dunk or soon you will have 5 guys beating on him while 4 Illini stand at the arc watching slaughter.. Hawk, Hutch, Grandy, Trent, AC, and others can ALL score.....and they will have their moments and will shine. There are no guarantees as to who will make the biggest improvement, but there are few teams anywhere that can let a 6'10" kid who can pass, shoot, defend, and rebound like a B1G star sit on the bench most of the time.....and the Illini are not one of those few either (I truly have no idea who they would be anyway). Get ready to support a really good Illini student-athlete who will make all Illini fans proud.
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I think I'll take Brian Cook over Hawk for starters anyday. I hope he shows us something on the court but we have had other skilled big guys. He was behind GB who also showed more skill as a freshman.
I am hopeful Hawk can improve to be anywhere close to the player Cook was but thats gonna take a lot of work and a lot of performance on the court to do that.
 
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Fighter of the Nightman

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It’s not one of our greatest schedules, but I’m not sure I understand anyone complaining too much. We have no control over who we get in the Gavitt and Big Ten/ACC Challenge games, but that’s going to be two Power Five teams no matter what (and one on the road). Then we get Cincinnati on a neutral court and presumably/hopefully a top 10-15 Arkansas team. Add a home game vs. Arizona and an always-tough neutral site game vs. Mizzou, and it’s not bad at all from a “fan perspective.”

Yes, we could have gotten stronger cupcakes, but this is hardly a Syracuse, never-leave-the-dome schedule. Champaign area fans will get plenty of great matchups all conference season, and the fact is it’s hard to get big time programs to come to your home court in the non-conference.
 
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skyIdub

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I guess I'll stick this in here.....I hope the local Chevy/Ford dealer is...ahem...paying...attention.

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I'm curious what kind of specific improvements we'll see from cohawk. Like, is he making strides finding space as a catch and shoot guy or has he developed a post game for a small-ball lineup when Kofi's out? Or has he just put on size which allows him to put up big board numbers at a big 10 level and defend the paint? It'll be interesting to see how he grows
 
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Joel Goodson

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Icy veins said:
I'm curious what kind of specific improvements we'll see from cohawk. Like, is he making strides finding space as a catch and shoot guy or has he developed a post game for a small-ball lineup when Kofi's out? Or has he just put on size which allows him to put up big board numbers at a big 10 level and defend the paint? It'll be interesting to see how he grows.
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Don't have specifics, but...never underestimate knowing what you're doing. Confidence and assertiveness can bring a sea change. Clearly, he's recognized what he needs to work on (e.g., getting stronger, adding muscle) and he's doing it. Lots of positive reports. Can't wait to see Hawk v2.0. Really high ceiling and I think he'll keep working his rear off to get there.
 
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Illwinsagain

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skyIdub said:
I guess I'll stick this in here.....I hope the local Chevy/Ford dealer is...ahem...paying...attention.

Jack Sawyer receives amazing set of wheels from Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet​

www.yahoo.com

Jack Sawyer receives amazing set of wheels from Mark Wahlberg Chevrolet

Welcome to the brave, new, world of name, image, and likeness. What do you think of Jack Sawyer's new ride?
www.yahoo.com www.yahoo.com


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I don't want any of our players in something this small and fast. Go with the SUVs, please!
 
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Illwinsagain

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Icy veins said:
I'm curious what kind of specific improvements we'll see from cohawk. Like, is he making strides finding space as a catch and shoot guy or has he developed a post game for a small-ball lineup when Kofi's out? Or has he just put on size which allows him to put up big board numbers at a big 10 level and defend the paint? It'll be interesting to see how he grows
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BU said that he put on 25lbs. That is a good start.
 
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skyIdub

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Is there even a Mercedes dealer in Shampoobanana?
 
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TheDudeAbides

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Ordered my season tickets today but before I order this big Indian headdress I saw online does anyone know if they will let me in with it on??
 
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Nuke Dukem

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HailtotheChief said:
I think I'll take Brian Cook over Hawk for starters anyday. I hope he shows us something on the court but we have had other skilled big guys. He was behind GB too for a reason.
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I have to agree with this. If memory serves, Brian Cook was a 6’10” burger boy, B10 FOY, B10 POY, 1st round draft pic, 9 or 10 years in the NBA. And one of my all time favorites lol. I bet Arthur Johnson stiil has nightmares about the Braggin’ Rights game when BC ate his lunch and dessert. If CH can come anywhere close to that then this team should be outstanding.
 
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logjam

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Fighter of the Nightman said:
It’s not one of our greatest schedules, but I’m not sure I understand anyone complaining too much. We have no control over who we get in the Gavitt and Big Ten/ACC Challenge games, but that’s going to be two Power Five teams no matter what (and one on the road). Then we get Cincinnati on a neutral court and presumably/hopefully a top 10-15 Arkansas team. Add a home game vs. Arizona and an always-tough neutral site game vs. Mizzou, and it’s not bad at all from a “fan perspective.”

Yes, we could have gotten stronger cupcakes, but this is hardly a Syracuse, never-leave-the-dome schedule. Champaign area fans will get plenty of great matchups all conference season, and the fact is it’s hard to get big time programs to come to your home court in the non-conference.
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I'm just super excited about going to Any game this year.
 
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Bacon Butkus Swanson said:
I was living in Glendale at the time (AZ). Had friends in from Illinois that we were meeting for dinner that evening. Mild Kittens were up 3 when we left home and up 14 when we were seated at the table. Told our friends, "Me not watching is for the best. Arizona gloating is not going to be good for my psyche". A few minutes later there was an uproar coming from the bar area. Told the wife "that's it, I gotta know." Spent the next hour and 1/2 celebrating the best finish to a college basketball game ever with a bunch of ASU fans that I now consider friends!! ILL!!
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My experience was very similar...also at a restaurant. But one thing is certain, I was the only Arizona alum pulling for the Illini!!!
 
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EyeoftheIllini said:
I like Hawk and expect a jump forward, but it remains to be seen how much of a jump forward. I’m in the wait and see, want to see it on the court camp because I don’t equate 34.5% overall and 23% from 3 nor a 6-10 guy with 5.3 rebounds per 40 minutes as shooting and rebounding “like a B1G star.” Hawk has some great tools and good skills, and I hope they are more on display this year.
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I see a Tyler Griffey type season as more realistic but hope it is more.
 
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