Not a fan of the "one and done" implications on Keaton by Brad. Freshmen basketball players have enough pressure on them adjusting to the pace of the game at the NCAA level, academics, etc. Why not just say something like this? "We're really happy about what we see from him so far. We're looking forward to seeing what he'll accomplish on the court this season." No need to heap on unnecessary additional pressure.
Illinois May Have Another One-and-Done Player – and He Isn't Who You Think
One Illini freshman has the skills that give him a chance to make the leap to the pros as soon as next year, says Brad Underwoodwww.si.com
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Homecoming 2019
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Eh if it helps get nba scouts to attend more of our games, its a win for the program.
Pressure makes diamonds, my friend. Brad knows.
How can they leave the best center in the conference off the All B1G ? I hope Tomi uses this as motivation.
Pressure also causes players to try to do too much on the court and miss shots they'd otherwise make.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Well of course it does with that mindset
I would think by now fans that follow the program are used to the preseason hype. YMMV, but the article seems measured by offseason standards.
"We want to be careful, because he hasn't played a game yet. We just had two one-and-dones a year ago, and I didn't think they'd be one-and-done, and we put them on a stage, and they achieved at a very high level," Underwood said. "But Keaton's in that class."
For sure he'll get some minutes in the early going, and that seems like a good problem to have whether or not it continues into the conference slate. Hard to imagine he doesn't have something special in terms of potential given that his teammates are talking him up. Won't be long before we'll know where he's at.
hooraybeer
- Peoria, IL
how is braden smith still in college 
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Frankly, I love it. Stoke those orange flames!
Way too early question for this season: does Bam guard Yaxel like he did Wolf last year?
Isn't hyperbole the main reason for pre season articles...I also don't think he signed with BU to be in a safe no pressure zone...good grief...
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Men's Basketball Times & TV Announced - University of Illinois Athletics
Start times and television designations have been assigned for the 2025-26 Illinois Men's Basketball Schedule.
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International Point Guard Mihailo Petrovic Explains Why He Chose Illinois
Illinois basketball waited for Serbian point guard Mihailo Petrovic to sign on with the program, then waited for him to arrive in the United States and are now
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RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
Looks like it’s two months of B1G+ instead of just one.
Men's Basketball Times & TV Announced - University of Illinois Athletics
Start times and television designations have been assigned for the 2025-26 Illinois Men's Basketball Schedule.
Five games on Peacock. (grumble)
Anyone know what happened to the Illini Report guy? Always enjoyed his media day stuff
But just what if he ain’t lying? It seems like they’re so excited about him… it’s just hard to keep it down sometimes.
Spread out over 3 months to require more than just a month sign up. Dec 9 to Mar 3.
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Something to monitor for those of you with YouTube TV and only sign up for Peacock for Illini games. Not sure if everything has been clarified just yet, but would be great to know the details by the time of IL's first Peacock game Nov 7.
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YouTube TV will include Peacock sports content, but not NFL
Peacock-exclusive sporting events will soon be available on YouTube TV, with the noted exception of the streamer's exclusive NFL game.
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blackdog
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Something to monitor for those of you with YouTube TV and only sign up for Peacock for Illini games. Not sure if everything has been clarified just yet, but would be great to know the details by the time of IL's first Peacock game Nov 7.
YouTube TV will include Peacock sports content, but not NFL
Peacock-exclusive sporting events will soon be available on YouTube TV, with the noted exception of the streamer's exclusive NFL game.
Reading through article sounds like it might be part of a premium package on YouTubeTV so would still have to pay extra
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