To be fair, we were #5 going into the preseason that year. We get both Andrej and Blackwell, we'll be higher than that. Doesn't mean I expect 37-2.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
They are like 4th or 5th in the ACC resource wise based on what I’ve been told teams have …
To be extremely clear …
I don’t anticipate anyone that is in line to play meaningful minutes leaving …
I expect Andrej back … Very soon …
All focus goes to Blackwell after that …
Everyone relax … Throw in a Zen …
Just like every year, I am very Zen. Love the roller coaster ride, and enjoy it for what it is. Then when the dust settles, root like a maniac for the team we have.
Something most Illini fans never thought they would ever hear. Sleeping giant is fully awake!
This is EXACTLY what happened in yesterday's thread. Folks literally making things up regarding what the insiders said based off of "interpretations." When they never said anything close to said claim.
It's ridiculous.
RabidDawgClassic
- Los Angeles, CA
"I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror and were suddenly silenced.”
The juiceman cometh to a non-extraditing country
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Care to make that interesting? Avatar bet?
I'm a Pat Kelsey believer, and it's hard not to like the roster they're putting together.
Chuck Nuggets
Dip your nuggets in my staff source sauce.
I am in full-on "whatever" mode when it comes to roster fluctuation now. Brad has shown an amazing ability to adapt and pivot, and the fan base and university have shown we are going to step up to compete with the Big Boys.
I certainly want AS and JB to join in, and I'll be disappointed if neither do, because they are perfect pieces for this roster. But, also, whatever. On to the next chapter. Good players want to join Illinois.
I certainly want AS and JB to join in, and I'll be disappointed if neither do, because they are perfect pieces for this roster. But, also, whatever. On to the next chapter. Good players want to join Illinois.
Well then, have a cigar.
This is such a cathartic statement for this fanbase.
And really is not that big of a roller coaster anymore. This program is getting "A-list" talent no matter what. Those ups and downs are just the names going back and forth of those A-listers. Petty smooth ride imo.
I have not had any anxiety for quite some time over the recruiting season.
I wouldn't overlook Pat Kelsey at Louisville. He's won at a lot of levels, had a great season in 24-25 in his last, and how they are supercharging their basketball NIL, because they see an opening with Kentucky floundering. It'll be Louisville and Duke atop the ACC next year. What they can't sell is a recent history of deep tournament runs, but for a guy who took Winthrop, Charleston and now Louisville to multiple tournaments, he wins. They'll be a second weekend NCAA tournament team next year, and then it's a matter of can they make that next jump with their expensive roster.
skyIdub
"I can't tell you. Secret."
I think I expected it to be locker room fit/feel for Blackwell all along.
As @Indy Illini Fan said, they get him on campus with everyone and he feels it, connects with everyone, FamILLy, vision.....sold.
If he/they doesn't/don't get the feels.....it'll prolly be Strip Club U.
Sending all the positive vibes to Ubben...
As @Indy Illini Fan said, they get him on campus with everyone and he feels it, connects with everyone, FamILLy, vision.....sold.
If he/they doesn't/don't get the feels.....it'll prolly be Strip Club U.
Sending all the positive vibes to Ubben...
And maybe a Zenax?To be extremely clear …
I don’t anticipate anyone that is in line to play meaningful minutes leaving …
I expect Andrej back … Very soon …
All focus goes to Blackwell after that …
Everyone relax … Throw in a Zen …
Their insane expenditures so far paired with "UNC can't hang with us financially" in theory should calm the volunteer cryptographers for like....15 minutes. You're doing yeoman work lowering the Xanax needs of some on this board.
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FightinIllini30
Future insider
You’re a believer in a guy that has one single tournament win in his career? And it was this year against USF with a team that should have been much better…
As much time as he possibly needs …
I don’t think the situation is miss out on Blackwell and immediately pivot … We’ve got other pieces already … It would have to be a pretty perfect fit …
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I stick with reading the entrails of roadkill. It's more reliable.
I dont like it when bench guys leave but i dont sweat it either. It seems what we bring in to replace our bench gets better each season. Thats one reason guys leave.
Also, it may not be Lee. I mean Blake F is a guard that is buried on the bench.
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Illini in Indiana
- Indiana
Nice and thanks for the insight and updates!To be extremely clear …
I don’t anticipate anyone that is in line to play meaningful minutes leaving …
I expect Andrej back … Very soon …
All focus goes to Blackwell after that …
Everyone relax … Throw in a Zen …
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Idea for Dan and you, offer a BOOM Text Alert.
All Proceeds go to the recruiting fund, less management fees
As long as he wants. He's getting a visit set up and McNeil sounds patient to see where things fall so they'll be plenty of time to burn that bridge when we come to it with Loyalty anxiety post Blackwell decision.