Illini Basketball 2026-2027
UConn, MSU, TT and Michigan will all be ranked higher than that.
I'd guess:
UConn 4
MSU 5
TT 9-10
Michigan 9-10
No way Gonzaga, StJ, Bama or Houston is top 10.
Sounds we're, but we're super lucky the injury happened when it did. Same with Z. Looks like they'll both be ready to roll. Let's hope that's the extent of the injuries. The last couple of years has been crazy.
Illini hoops certainly deserves a season without injuries and/or drama. But after 70 years as an Illini fan, if I had to bet my life one way or the other, I would not hesitate to predict a constant battle against adversities. But who knows? Hope springs eternal.
I know the common thinking is we are uniquely prone to injury issues, but every fanbase thinks that about their team. In fact, we've had better luck than many, as @21ChampaignSt pointed out in an excellent post when this came up previously.
David Mirkovic suffers left foot injury
Just thought I’d drop by to see how everyone’s summer is g… This is clearly the darkest timeline.
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- Metaluna
Coach said he doesn't discuss injuries or check out social media like Illini Message Board.
Just got home from his talk at Resource Bank, DeKalb. Great event. No big scoops to report.
He also said if players don't fit in or have the right attitude, they'll be gone. He, of course, didn't mention any names.
Brad looks trimmer and taller in person than he does on tv. Nice guy. Friendly.
Just got home from his talk at Resource Bank, DeKalb. Great event. No big scoops to report.
He also said if players don't fit in or have the right attitude, they'll be gone. He, of course, didn't mention any names.
Brad looks trimmer and taller in person than he does on tv. Nice guy. Friendly.
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Many people do not remember this but one of the worst injuries was back when Steve Lantern the point guard back with Eddie Johnson and company. We never recursion that one. And that team was rolling!!!
I remember. Finished the season 15-11 and no bid after almost being number 1 when the injury happened
He said he has lost like 40 pounds. Been walking a lot 10000 steps a day. I saw him and his wife walking in a park Labor Day evening.
You are referring to Steve Lanter, perhaps?
Wasn't sure if this one was posted or not?
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I asked Coach if he ever checks out comments on Illinois Loyalty. He stared at me for an eternity, saying nothing. Daggers. Then said no. Then asked why I asked that question. I said no particular reason, just curious, I check out comments all the time on Loyalty and 99.9% are complimentary of you and your program. He lightened up. He mentioned something about Dopamine?; he don't need none.
But for a while there, I thought Coach would invite me to local Pizza Hut. Great! I had a coupon. But my instinct took over. I, 5'9", not gonna meet anyone who is 6'3 or 4" and is 12 years younger than me in any parking lot, not even with a coupon.
Coach was great; we're lucky to have him. I was the dope.
But for a while there, I thought Coach would invite me to local Pizza Hut. Great! I had a coupon. But my instinct took over. I, 5'9", not gonna meet anyone who is 6'3 or 4" and is 12 years younger than me in any parking lot, not even with a coupon.
Coach was great; we're lucky to have him. I was the dope.
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