Illini Women's Basketball

#101      
Rlouizjr01
ORANGEANDBLUE2011 said:
Just wanted to remind everyone to enjoy the insane growth and success of this program after such a short time! (And a very long time at the bottom) Things are continuing to šŸ“ˆ
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I want to find a program that offers the right playing style, safety, academics, and a sense of home where I can develop my skills and pursue my WNBA dreams.ā€

ā€” Trinity Jones.....
That sure sounds like ILL-INI..... Maybe, because it's taken so long...But if she does watch how many pros begin to develop here...
 
#104      
Luwdoo
Shauna said they have to carry 15 players. Right now they're at 13. So at least 2 more players are coming via the portal. She also said there would be no freshman. Why do they have to carry 15? I always wondered why they recruited Gisele Segura last year when there was no possibility of her ever contributing on the court. Was it because they had to carry 15? Or is it just something that she prefers to do in case of injuries etc.?
 
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ptgrd23
Luwdoo said:
Shauna said they have to carry 15 players. Right now they're at 13. So at least 2 more players are coming via the portal. She also said there would be no freshman. Why do they have to carry 15? I always wondered why they recruited Gisele Segura last year when there was no possibility of her ever contributing on the court. Was it because they had to carry 15? Or is it just something that she prefers to do in case of injuries etc.?
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I suspect it has to do with Title 9. Having certain number of female athletes on scholarship

With Divine our backcourt got a lot bigger

Divine 5'11
Maddy 5'11
Destiny 5'7"
Aaliyah 5'7"
Gretchen 5'11"

We needed size and atheticsm to match about with Michigan, UCLA, USC, Iowa, Minnesota. All these teams had 6' guards.

Still hoping for a transfer portal center to so Cearah can move to her natural stretch 4 position.

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Tilda Trygger - NC State Wolfpack Forward - ESPN

View the profile of NC State Wolfpack Forward Tilda Trygger on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
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#107      
Luwdoo
ptgrd23 said:
I suspect it has to do with Title 9. Having certain number of female athletes on scholarship

With Divine our backcourt got a lot bigger

Divine 5'11
Maddy 5'11
Destiny 5'7"
Aaliyah 5'7"
Gretchen 5'11"

We needed size and atheticsm to match about with Michigan, UCLA, USC, Iowa, Minnesota. All these teams had 6' guards.

Still hoping for a transfer portal center to so Cearah can move to her natural stretch 4 position.

www.espn.com

Tilda Trygger - NC State Wolfpack Forward - ESPN

View the profile of NC State Wolfpack Forward Tilda Trygger on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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Tilda Trygger and Camille Hobby. Both from NC State. Letā€™s ride that horse again!
 
#108      
Rlouizjr01
As I watched the video every notion that I have mentioned on this site was confirmed.So to those that may think I'm having too much INI Kool aid, well it must be directly from the coaches jug..... Everything that I see from afar she almost highlighted all of the projections I've made here...I'm certain she believes she is closer to a title...She will be closer to locking down the state recruiting...I be sad this team won't lose more than 5 games next season..I said 3 B1G losses ,but I might go 4..This team is going to be very very good and I can't wait to see the crowds they get too....
She did kill my hope of having Trinity Jones when she said there will be no traditional freshman on the team... It would a nice exception...lol.
 
#109      
DeonThomas
Tuning in sorta late this off-season. I'm assuming that everyone on the 2025-26 roster has to announce that she is returning. If true, how many have yet to announce?
 
#110      
Illini Faithful
ptgrd23 said:
I suspect it has to do with Title 9. Having certain number of female athletes on scholarship

With Divine our backcourt got a lot bigger

Divine 5'11
Maddy 5'11
Destiny 5'7"
Aaliyah 5'7"
Gretchen 5'11"

We needed size and atheticsm to match about with Michigan, UCLA, USC, Iowa, Minnesota. All these teams had 6' guards.

Still hoping for a transfer portal center to so Cearah can move to her natural stretch 4 position.

www.espn.com

Tilda Trygger - NC State Wolfpack Forward - ESPN

View the profile of NC State Wolfpack Forward Tilda Trygger on ESPN. Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.
www.espn.com www.espn.com
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We need to add 6' Erica F to the list and if CC goes to the 4 Berry will spend time at the 3 also
 
#111      
Luwdoo
DeonThomas said:
Tuning in sorta late this off-season. I'm assuming that everyone on the 2025-26 roster has to announce that she is returning. If true, how many have yet to announce?
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Destiny Jackson is the only one to formally announce. And only because she was asked. Oh and Maddie Weber too.
 
#112      
DeonThomas
Luwdoo said:
Destiny Jackson is the only one to formally announce. And only because she was asked. Oh and Maddie Weber too.
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So I gather we have no fear that South Carolina, LSU, UConn, et.al. will be coming after our premiere players/scorers. Thought perhaps that would be the #1 off-season topic and concern.

Treating this as good news
 
#113      
Luwdoo
DeonThomas said:
So I gather we have no fear that South Carolina, LSU, UConn, et.al. will be coming after our premiere players/scorers. Thought perhaps that would be the #1 off-season topic and concern.

Treating this as good news
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Yes. Shauna said that retention is the Number One goal. The portal is open 5 more days. Keep your fingers crossed.
 
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