Illini Basketball 2026-2027

#276      
HouTexIllini
NarrowJ said:
MSU was the game I noted where he repeatedly picked on your quick handsy Fears to the tune of 18 points 6 assists and 0 turnovers. Odd that you’d use a game where he didn’t even have a single turnover as an example of him not being reliable with the ball.

It doesn’t seem like you’re watching the same games the rest of us are watching. David needs to be a secondary/tertiary ball handler, but to be concerned about that is odd to me because he did that last year and was phenomenal.
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1. You are correct on the MSU game. He was good that game.

2. We can disagree. It’s likely. However, there is no need for you to try to chastise me or put words in my mouth or attribute ideas, likes, or whatever else that aren’t mine. I have no idea where “your quick handsy Fears “ comment came from or is about.

3. In the future, I’d appreciate if you would try to respond personally if you choose to reply or disagree with me. I know this is a community, but trying to rally troops or pit my opinion/response against the board with, “It doesn’t seem like you’re watching the same game the rest of us are watching’”seems like a persuasive attempt or whatever. Again, I’m all good with you disagreeing and handling your business, but trying to rally a gang gives small man vibes or online chat board bully type vibes.
 
#283      
Brosky
Why are we even talking about this? Mirkovic is a power forward. Period.
 
#290      
Joel Goodson
Illinisnake said:
Mirk will be a top 5 player in college basketball this year, enjoy him while you can.

I really want to hear more about Lincoln Williams, I think the kid can be legit but just needs to be pushed a little.
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he's gonna be pushed, for sure. holds for all the newbies. they're in the deep, deep end now. sink or swim

Brad is definitely going into his bag to maximize potential. and, FWLIW, I agree that Williams has a bunch
 
#292      
Curbelo Fanboy
jjv0004 said:
Strongly dislike seeing Duke, UCONN and Michigan State up there.
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Bring em on. If this team is gonna be what we hope & dream they can be, the best way to find that out is to take on all comers. There's a solid chance if Illinois makes a deep run every game from the sweet 16 on could be some sort of rematch from the regular season (either conference foe or one of the big dogs they have lined up). If it's gonna happen it might as well be a memorable run taking down a bunch of bluebloods along the way.
 
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