I’m gonna cheer my !!! off for Andre no matter where he plays next year. And until it’s official, I’m gonna hope it’s with us.
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Curbelos in New York revisiting his old high school. Could be a possible reasoning for why he missed the team meeting? Probably grasping at straws and I get what the insiders are saying, but it seems unlikely that a firm and unchangeable decision has been made yet, so maybe there’s a small chance it’s salvageable.
Curbelos in New York revisiting his old high school. Could be a possible reasoning for why he missed the team meeting? Probably grasping at straws and I get what the insiders are saying, but it seems unlikely that a firm and unchangeable decision has been made yet, so maybe there’s a small chance it’s salvageable.
TSJ’s mom liked this tweet and a gif of Kofi. Only other team seen is TT.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
I'm not convinced our kids aren't in need of a team sports therapist. The mental part of coming back from an injury like that and learning to trust your body again is very, very real. The same could be said for Andre's concussion. The physical ability remains but the confidence might be crap.
BU also mentioned right before Houston that the team would be better off if they didn't have to listen to the media. To me that points out that some of our players can't block out the noise. We might need someone to help with that, regardless of what the roster make up is.
Big Jack
- Decatur
Pretty close on your summary. All.u need to add is Shannon transferring and possibly the Murray kid from LSU.. Oh and the kid from Mizzou..
Not a high bar there....
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
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1. Then that is sad. It is sad that the bar is set at “Fans of Illinois, and other places I don’t care about, are asses on Social Media to players. Since everyone is asses, it is now ok. Talk about garbage.
2. Our garbage. The fans of the University of Illinois and OUR garbage, possibly ran off one of the most gifted basketball players in the country. Hiding behind an screen and Social media to say stuff is pathetic and cowardly.
We (fans) made him a polarizing figure. We (fans) we’re so bad that Mike La Tulip had to break down tape to show everyone how truly special he was. We (fans) we’re so bad that he was asked about how FANS perceive him at a press conference at the NCAA Tournament. Pathetic.
Should he be tougher? Maybe. He had flaws. But the fan base let that young man down.
TheFameProtector
- Champaign
Well, you sure took my post the wrong way. I also really want him here very much. My statement was related to his actions. I don’t believe I am a fan “who thinks like this”. My point was I am worried about him as a person. I spent 19 years working in mental health, and as many others on here have pointed out his type of injury is very well known to potentially bring on mood and emotional swings. Sorry you took it as an attack on Andre, furthest thing from what I was trying to imply.
illini80
- Forgottonia
True. If AM comes and shoots 5% less from 3 than Plummer, but plays the lockdown defense I’d expect that’s an upgrade in my book.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
To those who are so quick to run him off, I say corb your enthusiasm!
sacraig
- The desert
There are a few schools that would make this impossible, but otherwise I agree.
madillini4
Ozamataz Buckshank
- Millywaukee
Guess it’s time for a GIF update …
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Okay, that’s enough for now …
Not in the portal so I’d say no
Imagine a world, full of delight, where your primary point guard was .. 6'3", good with the ball, makes great reads, plays extremely hard on defense, ohh and has unlimited range.. I think Adam can be the primary point. Now imagine having 3 of them on the floor and everyone is playing hard and fast, but not quick and chaotic.. Imagine a world..
illini80
- Forgottonia
Curious what the rules on that might be. It’s been reported Miller and Underwood have kept in regular contact since he left. Whatever the exact rule says, I understand there are well worn ways around it.
Exactly, look how Ayo changed.. he had some good downtime and now is running the windy city. Ayo was never fully back last year either.
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How likely is Hawk staying? I thought there was rumors on him transferring too.
Even without him, we could have Ty as backup 4 and Podz or Harris as backup 2. That is still the deepest and most talented roster we have seen in years.
My only concern (and this is nitpicking) is penciling in Skyy and Miller as starters when they both are coming back from ACL injuries (though our guard depth should help), and the lack of a true PG on the team. Also with a loaded roster like that it will be interesting to see how minutes will be allocated to keep everyone happy.
How likely is Hawk staying? I thought there was rumors on him transferring too.
Even without him, we could have Ty as backup 4 and Podz or Harris as backup 2. That is still the deepest and most talented roster we have seen in years.
My only concern (and this is nitpicking) is penciling in Skyy and Miller as starters when they both are coming back from ACL injuries (though our guard depth should help), and the lack of a true PG on the team. Also with a loaded roster like that it will be interesting to see how minutes will be allocated to keep everyone happy.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
As I catch up on my reading this morning, it seems we still have a long, long way to go before our 13-man 2022-23 scholarship roster is finalized. Presumed locks:
1. Goode
2. Melendez
3. Dainja
4. Epps
5. Harris
6. Rodgers
The other seven still require work and/or confirmation.
1. Goode
2. Melendez
3. Dainja
4. Epps
5. Harris
6. Rodgers
The other seven still require work and/or confirmation.
The kids Adam's season here were basically prisoners to the game. I'm sure that was hard on a bunch of kids.
illini80
- Forgottonia
It’s crazy to think that Luke and RJ are the only 2 members of this years team that we “know” will return. I hope can add Podz to that list and Kofi seems likely, but not certain. I think there are real question marks on everyone else. I also hope decisions are made quickly. It has to be hard on the players to have so much uncertainty even if they are the ones making that decision. They still have to deal with school and life in the midst of the turmoil.
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Nah, just having a little fun with an otherwise negative subject.
A challenger to an insider’s throne. Let’s see how this plays out
Most of us have trouble processing what passes for opinion on social media. I can’t imagine how a 20 year old could deal with it.
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