Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

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Calvin
Oracle21 said:
Shannon is such a force athletically. He’s really one of a kind even in the NBA
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He's a freak. I'm not sure I can point to another Illini I'd put above him in terms of athleticism. Been too long since the flyin Illini days --maybe in that group?

Really impressive the range of teams BU has had. Guys with great transition games, and then this past group that played methodically with historic efficiency.
 
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ChiIllini75
IlliniShelt said:
It's actually much more recently than most would think. Ayo, Malcolm, and Meyers all played in the 2023 NBA, although M&M combined for 14 games played.
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The good news is there are more than 3 Illini in the league right now! Ayo, TJ, KJ & Will makes 4. 4 1/2 if you count Podz I guess.
 
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One thing I’ve always appreciated about Ayo and TJ…they’re two of the hardest working guys you'll ever see. Ayo always talks about getting better, and he’s made great improvements in his shooting, 3s, quickness, defense, etc. He’s never satisfied.

Same thing with TJ…dude just never quits. In video with A Rod (TWs part owner) he mentions TJ is in gym every day at 6:30am, and last summer he hit 18,000 threes!!

So proud of both! Great representatives for UI.
 
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