Not sure that is true. You really can't drive to Bloomington from anywhere easily....at least not when I roamed there some 50 years ago. Can't imagine it has occurred to anyone to build some new roads over the past 50 years. /s
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
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Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
Look, if you are finding it difficult to root for Illinois, then don't. Maybe stop watching college basketball until something changes. It is funny, though, because we, as fans, expect these players to be loyal to our university, but fans here seem to want to be more loyal to players--this comes from comments such as "I find it hard to root for a team where I don't know any of the players."
I wonder if Golden will go to UM or he will have similar issues?
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
It is clear as day that Goode would have been a great role player going forward for Illinois. However, Goode obviously wanted an opportunity to play a more expanded role. He got his degree from Illinois, and I completely respect his decision to move on to try and get that role he wants. Even moving in another direction, Goode is still an EDG, IMO. Nothing but the best to him (even if it is with (spit up a bit) his hometown IU).
I am personally happy that Brad is going out and bringing in more talent year in and out.
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I brought this up a year ago (the non-4 year recruit thing). As was pointed out to me then (and I got banned for a few weeks for brining all this up), it's a new age. At the time, I was pretty disappointed given the early exit and the lack of chemistry. But Coach held on to the talent he needed and filled the roster with talent and guys that bought into the culture.
If he can continue to reload and get us to the tourney consistently with that strategy, I do NOT care about 4 year players. And until someone leaves and leads a team to an Elite 8 or better (for now), I'd say we're doing ok.
I'm sure as well. Minority just isnt as vocal.
Right, and your matter of fact “You kidding me” response is wrong. He was pushed out. Whether directly or indirectly, he was pushed out. Whether someone pushes you out a window or you jump yourself because of the circumstances going on around you makes no difference.
Being pushed out is we need a spot open, you need to leave (i.e. Creaning). Leaving on own accord is seeing playing time greatly reduced due to influx of new talent coming in. I think that is what the Insiders are alluding to.
how does a fan of the program who i used to watching high school kids grow up and develop
connect to a team that is 12 new guys every year? i get the just win baby, Underwood is playing
the game, but the game is pretty f...'d up. i guess i might feel different when/if we are a final four
team but it doesn't feel very good right now.
connect to a team that is 12 new guys every year? i get the just win baby, Underwood is playing
the game, but the game is pretty f...'d up. i guess i might feel different when/if we are a final four
team but it doesn't feel very good right now.
This is the new world. I am glad players have the freedom to move without penalty. Close to 100% roster turnover happening everywhere. I am less excited about people moving for NIL$ but that is life.
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Alabama loses 5
Last year final 4 - NC state had 4 starters from portal, Alabama had 4 starters from portal
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Duke 2024-25 roster tracker: Who's in, out after seventh Blue Devil enters transfer portal
Duke is bringing in the No. 1 overall recruiting class to campus this fall
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Duke and 5 losers of the college basketball transfer portal
While mid-major leagues like the Missouri Valley are among the transfer portal's losers, Duke is also dealing with unexpected departures.
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Alabama loses 5
What to make of Alabama basketball roster changes, and what's next?
The Alabama basketball roster has already experienced shakeup after the Final Four run, What's next for Nate Oats' team?
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Last year final 4 - NC state had 4 starters from portal, Alabama had 4 starters from portal
Transfers transform N.C. State, Alabama and affect the rest of men's Final Four, too
The NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four is a reminder how quickly programs can change, thanks to the transfer portal.
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Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
You are just saying things. Goode was not forced out. And let's be honest here for a minute. During the season, people on this board in every game thread constantly talked sh!t about Luke and his poor defense and how he was a liability (I was not one). Now, since many are having a hard time adjusting to the transfer portal era, people are up in arms about his departure. I am a big Luke Goode fan, but he is not a starter minutes guy. BU cannot not bring talented players in so these players will be more likely to stay. That isn't how you win.
You do like the rest of us and enjoy the success. This change made it possible for us to consistently get high end talent that fits coach's system. It doesn't have that same nostalgia feel, but we will get to that point in time.
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but one year of bad chemistry or injuries and a .500 record and we'll be screaming our head off. the pressure is on.
no time for a youth rebuild.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Really sad about this one. Hoping against hope we get Coleman and Marcus back, as I think it really, really helped last year's team that we had continuity with TSJ, Luke, Coleman and Ty.I totally misread this as an insider fact and had a panic attack lolSeems like a guy entering the portal to me …
Which message is more relevant/ better prepares you for the next level (NBA)?
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CrazedUIFan
This will always be the case...regardless of his approach.
Dang it man I REALLY thought he was so far above “that being said.” This hurts more than the transfer.
Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
Well, the same can be said for if we don't get the guys we need to win ball games, so six of one, half dozen of the other. Effed if he does, effed if he doesn't...
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