Illini Basketball 2026-2027

#377      
Brosky
I think as good as Coleman is, we can't sleep on Morillo. A 6-7 pg who can dial up the three is very intriguing. Hell, for all we know Brown and Landon might be frontrunners in the lineup.
 
#378      
PleaseMakeABowlGame
The expectations will always be a tad impractical when it comes to a 5 star; especially at Illinois, since we've had so few (in the rec. rankings era).

If QC averages 10 points per game, I'd be more than thrilled. Those claiming it'll be 15-18 just don't understand the context of that, as it pretains to the other talented players on this roster. That's not a knock on him at all, our starting 5 is just really talented.

If he went to Wake Forrest, or a similarly abysmal roster, absolutely he could've averaged 17/game. I'm personally of the opinion that winning adds alot more essence to your resume.
 
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#379      
21ChampaignSt
With Andrej back, we'll be the 8th Final Four team since 2020 to return over 50% of their minutes. Here is how the other teams fared. Not much to take away really. Kind of a mixed bag.

2025 Purdue
54% of minutes returned
Sweet 16

2025 Alabama
51% of minutes returned
Elite Eight

2024 FAU
90% of minutes returned
First round

2024 Miami
54% of minutes returned
Missed the tournament

2023 Villanova
65% of minutes returned
Missed the tournament

2023 UNC
73% of minutes returned
Missed the tournament

2022 UCLA
91% of minutes returned
Sweet 16
 
#380      
Barfolomew
Welcome back Andrej. Since it's official, at last we can say that WE KNOW WHERE OUR VIC'S AT!!
 
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