Illini Basketball 2025-2026

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RollChief
Dan said:



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Just a little constructive criticism for those who get to ask questions - asking multipart questions to Brad and the American guys makes sense because you can make Q&A more conversational, but it seems like when you try the same thing on guys like Mirk and Petrovic, it can get pretty confusing. Imagine you trying to answer a 3-sentence question in Spanish vs "como estas." There's obviously a middle ground but when you draw a question out too much it's clearly confusing/frustrating for the guys who really aren't used to speaking primarily English.

Maybe a rule of thumb is 1 sentence, 10-word limit on questions for those guys to get effective and understandable answers. I'm not a journalist and this is not a major criticism, I'm sure this is something you already think about but if not, food for thought. Either way appreciate getting to see the new guys' personalities, so thank you for asking the questions.
 
#105      
Se Il Illini
GoodePodzMelendez said:
I like the idea of playing 9-10 guys a game. This could be Brad’s deepest team especially if Ty comes back later in the season.
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This is not a criticism. But we this in the pre-season every year, we have 9,10, 11 guys, who will be in the rotation. However, when the season get to mid - January, February, and early March, the rotation invariably tightens. Maybe things are different this year.
 
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BWA
Se Il Illini said:
This is not a criticism. But we this in the pre-season every year, we have 9,10, 11 guys, who will be in the rotation. However, when the season get to mid - January, February, and early March, the rotation invariably tightens. Maybe things are different this year.
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The thing is this year I don’t even think we really have that. It’s already becoming a pretty clear cut 8 deep.

Bigs: Ivisic, Ivisic, Mirkovic, Humrichous
1-3: Petrovic, Boswell, Stoj, Wagler

Spot minutes: Davis, Lee

Wildcard: Rogers
 
#108      
NarrowJ
BWA said:
The thing is this year I don’t even think we really have that. It’s already becoming a pretty clear cut 8 deep.

Bigs: Ivisic, Ivisic, Mirkovic, Humrichous
1-3: Petrovic, Boswell, Stoj, Wagler

Spot minutes: Davis, Lee

Wildcard: Rogers
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Based upon????

They don't even play a game for another month yet, that's wild to say anything is "pretty clear"

Davis averaged 10 minute per game last year, doubtful he is relegated to Carey Booth style mop up duty

However, as we all know, rotations in basketball end up being 7-8 guys come tournament/playoff time anyhow
 
#114      
illini011
Indy Illini Fan said:
Has to be one of Fletch’s waffles …

Idk what’s in that batter man but that 💩 is legit …

😂
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Man all this hype around the freshmen and the rest of the team is going to have me excited and really delusional thinking this team will be top 5 in the country
 
#117      
Indy Illini Fan
I-L-L 1318 said:
How has Petrovic looked? Really excited to see a true pg with some pace.
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Got here late … It’s just going to take some time …

He’s the best pure PG Brad has ever had … It’s just learning the system … Getting comfortable … Getting him with Fletch …

When the big stage gets here … He’ll be ready … But expect a few bumps against St Mary of the Woods or whoever else we’ve got coming in the beginning while he’s getting comfortable …
 
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InDaAZ
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#119      
Combo
Se Il Illini said:
This is not a criticism. But we this in the pre-season every year, we have 9,10, 11 guys, who will be in the rotation. However, when the season get to mid - January, February, and early March, the rotation invariably tightens. Maybe things are different this year.
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Yup. Every year about this time.
 
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