Illini Basketball 2026-2027

#53      
myspace
Combo said:
I don't see either on that link.
Click to expand...
1000016195.png
 
#59      
Emerson Bigguns
RandyfromTuscola said:
I think a great comp for Mirk is actually Luka Garza in terms of style, play and potential output. Luka had a similar freshman year, then his sophomore year dealt with some injuries and setbacks, so I think looking at Garza's junior year as what we could hope for Mirk.

I imagine if he has that type of year based on what the odds makers say (National player of the year odds) then he goes pro. I don't think we'll see 4 years with Mirk and likely next will be his last if he meets expectations.
Click to expand...
Maybe a better rebounding Sandro Mamukelashvili at the next level? Similar build. Not an overwhelming athlete, but decent. Can knock down three’s, put the ball on the floor, and usually makes the right play. If Mirk loses some of the baby fat, he would look a lot like him on the floor.
Sandro is going to make some decent money this off-season. (Made his way onto some 6thMOY ballots)

Garza is huge and extremely skilled, but very slow.
 
#60      
Combo
Best comparison for Mirk by far is Jokovic. Obviously a poor man's Jokovic.

Tomi as a FR looked like a poor man's Tim Duncan. Last year, not sure.
 
#61      
Det_Illini_fan
HensonHall71 said:
I have the same thought- beating UConn would be such a monkey off our back- almost critical to feel like we’ve taken the next step

At Duke is going to be an expected loss- they have a Superteam but not one player of the year like the last two years, so in my mind that game is only upside and a great scheduling job by Brad
Click to expand...
Couldn’t agree more on all accounts.
 
#69      
Grandpa
From Underwood 30 minute interview

Jason Jakstys is back, healthy, and cleared.

Freshmen are learning and retaining well.

Wants to be more aggressive on defense.

Wishes the big series were home and home.

Won't be talking about last year much. This is a new team, will have their own playing style.

Loren Tate is standing through the interview.

Binge watched last season's games.

More competitive than last year's group. Going at it, chirping. Playing hard.

Jake had knee cleaned out immediately after the end of the season.

Tomi and Mirk first in gym in the morning

Will have multiple ball handlers

Lincoln is as athletic as anyone coach has had here. Didn't mention Fagbemi. :giggle:
 
Back