but why? lol...he has played 5 seasons in 6 years..A veteran guard is available!
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If he was going to get lost at Duke, isn't the same true here?
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- The desert
He's obviously not NBA bound, so keep cashing checks as long as you can. It's a good business move.
I have no idea how he could possibly be eligible again, though.
"I hate to lose"- Quentin Coleman
Boozer already announced his return. Foster will likely be coming off the bench.
Does he actually have eligibility? Usually these tweets say something like “needs a waiver” or “applying for waiver.”A veteran guard is available!
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I’m s he still working his PhD or doing post doc ??A veteran guard is available!
So, out of his own mouth, he wants to be ball dominant and threw his old school under the bus while telling the world that. "No knock on "them'....."
That's a 100% knock on them. They brought in Boyd to be that guy.
He was never, ever going to come here and get that assurance. Now, more than ever, I believe that it was going to be Drej of Blackwell and Brad made his choice, which IMO.....was an extremely wise one.
I don't blame Blackwell for taking the easier road with Duke backcourt.
He'd be competing with Fagbemi here with the scout team.
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He'd be competing with Fagbemi here with the scout team.
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Yeah (although I think better fit at UofI with more shots) but that’s also why he’s not there. Brad knows ball.
NEWS: Iowa transfer forward Alvaro Folgueiras has committed to Louisville, source told
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. The 6-10 junior averaged 8.4 PPG this season.
@On3
. The 6-10 junior averaged 8.4 PPG this season.
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Now that there's nothing to lose by saying so (and not like there ever was...), I've always thought Blackwell was kind of a !!!!head punk on the court.
I would have been happy to have him, of course, but he always seemed like he talked considerably more trash than necessary or justified.
I would have been happy to have him, of course, but he always seemed like he talked considerably more trash than necessary or justified.
Gonna be interesting if a player or two transfers from Duke due to Blackwell signing.
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- Rockford, IL
And loses!
OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
I’m not too worried about not landing Blackwell or with the current (apparent) situation. It feels like the staff is going to be picky and only bring someone in if the fit and value are right. Brad and his staff have absolutely earned the benefit of any doubt.
Dame Sarr to Illinois is back?!
If Blackwell will be PG… then I change my answer about Foster coming off the bench and Boozer stating.
Just never really envisioned Blackwell as a PG. It’s weird that Duke does given they have Boozer.
Just never really envisioned Blackwell as a PG. It’s weird that Duke does given they have Boozer.
That was and is still my opinion as well.Blackwell is the Storr of 2026.
Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread
Mara in particular has been creeping up boards too. Great block percentage plus he’s 7”3, he should go top 20 he's the one we need to leave... he was the key to their great defense
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Louisville is not in trouble by any stretch of the imagination for losing on Blackwell. Their projected starters:
Jackson Shelstad
Adrian Wooley
Karter Knox
Alvaro Folgueiras
Flory Bidunga
UCLA may be a different story.
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I am not that guy that bangs others going elsewhere. Hell thats a boat load n blackwe likely isnt a NBA bound player. Much like boz or Domask. However after Vaaks commitment and Coleman, who i honestly believe both have much brighter NBA careers. Would i have like Blackwell? Of course, but with out team i would prefer a solid 4 that can defend n shoot. We will miss Ben. If Z Tomi, Z, or Mirk goes down then what?...im not a billionaire or a coach anymore but if i was id want someone in that role. If one of those 3 get hurt especailly Z. Then what? We need someone in that role more than another wing.
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Yeah, but who is their 8th man?
Terrific interview and very thorough."I hate to lose"- Quentin Coleman
Agree. Has BU ever done anything else? For whom has he ever overpaid?. Maybe Petrovic, but what was he paid? You want to play for the Illini, you play for the Fighting Illini and not for your bank account or the name on the back. Not sure anyone who ever did that has any regrets.
Underwood's playbook for dealing with the portal and NIL should be the lawbook for college hoops. Players love playing in the program because the best players get the minutes and no one is guaranteed anything. And yet, regardless of court time, they all seem to love being a part of the team success....the way it should be.
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