I have no problems with cupcakes, especially considering the big game matchups that are also a part of the noncon schedule. Gives the team a chance to get acclimated playing together with little pressure. Also gives the opportunity for everyone to get some tick. I know that there is a contingent that seems to believe the rotation will be 9 or 10 on a regular basis, but I’m not buying it. Hopefully gives Harris, Perrin and Lieb — as well as any other player(s) that might see limited minutes during the competitive portion of schedule — some good chunks of time.
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It happens. But the Duke matchup was part of the B1G/ACC Challenge, and we just happen to be at home for it this year.
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Cali attitude?
Carefree baby and let the hair down.
Or a worst case scenario for everyone and the locker room, he’s reading the NBA talk and thinks he’s already a star.
Well, last week for me. But whatever.
I don’t know what has happened since then…and this doesn’t make him a marathon runner. But to his credit he was able to lose 135 pounds back in 2010 or whatever it was.
University of Evansville Coach Simmons Loses 135 Pounds Since March - Coach and Athletic Director
When Coach Marty Simmons leads his University of Evansville basketball team on to the Roberts Stadium floor Oct. 30 for an exhibition game against DePauw University, some fans may do a double take.
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Appreciate the updates, as always! Lot's to love but can't be all sunshine and rainbows re:Hawkins. Not everyone has that make-up to be a leader hope he can keep himself in check and stay motivated with his own play hopefully seeing the dog mentality the freshmen bring checks his attitude some. Awesome to hear about Harris going to need that length once TSJ/Mayer move on.
Did commentary for a couple of games when L-ville played us. Marty was always a big boned kid but also a no-nonsense, smooth player who was tough to get up on. It hurt me to see him balloon up to having a big health issue....but I am just as glad to see him shrink back down. Good for him!! And good for him.
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Other than no UC game, this is my favorite non-conference schedule in over a decade.
Marty is a good friend who I have known since he was born. His family is originally from my little hometown of Allendale (population 500) as was Ricky Leighty’s family, both their dad’s went to Allendale High and were fabulous basketball players. I played ball with a couple of Marty’s uncles and another was like a big brother to me…and I mean big. Marty’s dad was also a big guy. So he comes by his girth naturally.
Obviously already shared but this time its more orange
University of Illinois, The Ohio State University, University of Iowa...first USC and UCLA were accepted into the Big Ten Conference, now EIU?!
Gotta make that money for the university's athletic program.
Plus with how down the OVC will be with Murray State and Belmont leaving, might as well load up on some marquee non-con games while you can. Them getting ISU at home is interesting though. Could be a two-for-one deal similar to what they did with Bradley a few years back.
All I care about in the early non-con is how well it prepares us for the tough games. We go from DII to 357 to 214 to 158 but it would be nice to work toward an opponent ranked about 50 in the 4th game leading up to the big opponents. The new guys have to get some tick but it's tough to go from the rhythm you develop against 4 cupcakes to being tough as nails and 100% focused for a challenging opponent.
Thought I didn’t even need the /s on this one, but apparently so….
Awesome to see how much further this program has come since Brad’s first game. Am as psyched for this season as any in recent memory.
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Skyy, Epps, Paxton, Sencire 6.2 to 6.4
Ty, Rj, Goode, 6.6 to 6.7
Matthew, Terrence Jr., Coleman Hawkins
6.6 to 6.10
DD, and Lieb 6.8 to 7.0
Ps. French kid 6.10 who ESPN staes is the Bomb!
I would love for someone, to post our current roster please? I believe we are one of Illinois tallest and most athletic team in years. I hope to goodness we don't get abused down low?
Ty, Rj, Goode, 6.6 to 6.7
Matthew, Terrence Jr., Coleman Hawkins
6.6 to 6.10
DD, and Lieb 6.8 to 7.0
Ps. French kid 6.10 who ESPN staes is the Bomb!
I would love for someone, to post our current roster please? I believe we are one of Illinois tallest and most athletic team in years. I hope to goodness we don't get abused down low?
I understand neutral games is the norm but man I hope that changes.
I remember playing @ Arkansas, Seton Hall coming to town, playing at Texas, @Geoegetwon home and home with Memphis. Those were fun times
I remember playing @ Arkansas, Seton Hall coming to town, playing at Texas, @Geoegetwon home and home with Memphis. Those were fun times
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dont tell my wife that.
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From the Fighting Illini sports web site. I don't think it has been updated for a while. No pictures of the new players and Perrin is not listed yet. Also, since it appears to not have been updated for a while weights might not be accurate and uniform numbers may change. I did not realize Mayer is 6'9". Also, bonus, how many times will Mayer be misspelled as Meyer (see Weber, Giorgi and some others I can't remember offhand)?
0 TERRENCE SHANNON JR. G 6'6" 215 LBS
SENIOR CHICAGO, ILL. IMG ACADEMY (FLA.) TEXAS TECH
1 SENCIRE HARRIS G 6'4" 160 LBS
FRESHMAN NORTH CANTON, OHIO ST. VINCENT-ST. MARY
2 CONNOR SERVEN F 6'9" 235 LBS
JUNIOR BUSHNELL, ILL. ST. RITA
3 JAYDEN EPPS G 6'2" 190 LBS
FRESHMAN SUFFOLK, VA. COMBINE ACADEMY (N.C.)
10 LUKE GOODE G 6'7" 210 LBS
SOPHOMORE FORT WAYNE, IND. HOMESTEAD
12 BRANDON LIEB C 7'0" 220 LBS
JUNIOR DEERFIELD, ILL. DEERFIELD
15 RJ MELENDEZ G 6'7" 205 LBS
SOPHOMORE ARECIBO, PUERTO RICO CENTRAL POINTE CHRISTIAN (FLA.)
20 TY RODGERS G/F 6'6" 200 LBS
FRESHMAN SAGINAW, MICH. THORNTON TOWNSHIP (ILL.)
22 PAXTON WARDEN G 6'4" 180 LBS
FRESHMAN GLEN ELLYN, ILL. GLENBARD WEST
24 MATTHEW MAYER G/F 6'9" 225 LBS
FIFTH YEAR AUSTIN, TEXAS WESTLAKE BAYLOR
33 COLEMAN HAWKINS F 6'10" 225 LBS
JUNIOR SACRAMENTO, CALIF. PROLIFIC PREP
42 DAIN DAINJA F 6'9" 270 LBS
REDSHIRT SOPHOMORE BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. PARK CENTER BAYLOR
55 SKYY CLARK G 6'3" 200 LBS
FRESHMAN LOS ANGELES, CALIF. MONTVERDE ACADEMY (FLA.)
Not on the Roster posting yet
Zacharie Perrin 6-foot-11, 220 pound
Homecoming 2019
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Average height of scholarship players: 6'7.2", adding in Serven and Warden doesn't change that much.
Average height of scholarship players last season: 6'6.6"
Losing Payne and Kofi and gaining height is impressive, and shows how much length we've gained in the backcourt
So wild to realize that going forward UCLA will be on the schedule every year.
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