Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

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Lee
Dan said:
https://twitter.com/x/status/2045186369874468868
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its happening the office GIF
 
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Bilbo
Where do you think we'll be in the pre-season rankings?
 
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Approaching 60 yrs of Illini BB for me. Fondly recall early names like Dave Scholz, Randy Crews, Denny Pace, Greg Jackson, Rick Howett, Les Busboom, Mike Price, Jim Dedecker, “Spoon”, Nick Conner, etc, etc. Loved them all, and all since…and still praying for that NC run!!
 
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chief
Timj83 said:
247sports.com

(Updated) Louisville Cardinals Men's Basketball: 2026 Roster

A look at Louisville men's basketball roster movement heading into the 2026-27 season
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If our $$ is comparable (which every insider has claimed it is )there is just no comparison between rosters even if they get 2 more huge transfers. Player/coach continuity can't be touched by any of the other suitors LETS GET THIS DONE!!!!
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I hope we don't get to the point where we have no meaningful returning roster players like Louisville, I mean they are buying an entire new team of players = not ideal regardless of who. Gotta develop from within to make it sustainable.
 
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ChiefGritty
Fly Illini Fly! said:
I guess this also silences all the Brad naysayers who said he couldn’t retain talent.
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I don't think it was ever a matter of "couldn't", it just hasn't seemed to be something he values in recent years.

And yet, he kept trading up. He was right.

I'm glad he sees this scenario as different, and obviously that the players do as well. What this group has is special.

skyIdub said:
This is 100% a team that could get the same kind of national love as the '05 team.

I can't imagine not wanting to be a part of it.

Come on JB!! You are already FamILLy!! 🧡 💪
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Yeah the preseason ranking will be high but is almost beside the point. In an era when nobody knows who is on what team until February anymore, we are going to be the toast of next season from the very beginning, this being a well-known and fun and unique team with championship expectations.

Gotta be ready to manage that spotlight.

chief said:
I hope we don't get to the point where we have no meaningful returning roster players like Louisville, I mean they are buying an entire new team of players = not ideal regardless of who. Gotta develop from within to make it sustainable.
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We returned next to nobody in 23, 24 and 25. It worked, but it's a carousel I am glad to get off.
 
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