As long as they don’t have a Jason Preston on the roster I believe we will be fine as well
Pregame: Illinois vs Jackson State, Tuesday, November 9th, 7:00pm CT, BTN
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Hey Lville did he fall on it and when did it happen?
Here are your likely starts per Brad
Is Omar that far behind?
Omar seems to only be a few inches behind Coleman in most of the photos...but it all depends on the camera angle and distance.Is Omar that far behind?
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Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
Or is Coleman that much ahead?Is Omar that far behind?
Hutcherson worries me with his injury history. He could be the X Factor as he can play a little PG.
BU said he fell on it the day before our second exhibition game.
If you've ever bruised your tailbone you know how much that hurts
Is “spectacular” better or worse than “elite”?
Asking for the CoHawk Train.
Asking for the CoHawk Train.
Illini nation should be thrilled with CH getting the start and/or the additional minutes that will accompany the start.
BU and staff want the next man up to be the be one that earned the spot.
Simply put, it means at the start of his sophomore season, CH has indeed made a huge jump. He came in with an added 25 lbs, can handle the rock, shoot the three, and at 6’11” he is a nightmare matchup for other teams. His length and athleticism will somewhat offset the lack of strength needed to defend the post.
For CH to have made that jump and handle prime time minutes at multiple positions makes the beloved even deeper.
I love this team more and more every day.
BU and staff want the next man up to be the be one that earned the spot.
Simply put, it means at the start of his sophomore season, CH has indeed made a huge jump. He came in with an added 25 lbs, can handle the rock, shoot the three, and at 6’11” he is a nightmare matchup for other teams. His length and athleticism will somewhat offset the lack of strength needed to defend the post.
For CH to have made that jump and handle prime time minutes at multiple positions makes the beloved even deeper.
I love this team more and more every day.
My attitude on Hutch is if he's healthy enough to play, I'm happy. And I don't want him to have to play PG, because that means Andre is not on the court.
Hoping Hutch does not have curse of injury as it seems to plague him. Lets hope for good things and positive outcomes.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
'This will be a great test': Illini prepared for early slate without star center Cockburn
Illini will play Jackson State, Arkansas State and Marquette over the next seven days.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Kofi Cockburn’s three-game NCAA suspension will certainly sting for the 11th-ranked University of Illinois basketball team.
At least the Illini can adopt a rip-the-bandage-off-quickly approach to the absence of the preseason All-American center.
Illinois will rattle those three games off its schedule over the next seven days, starting with Tuesday’s 7 p.m. regular-season opener against Jackson State at State Farm Center.
“Everybody says we’ve got depth,” Illini coach Brad Underwood said Monday. “We’re going to see how that works.”
Underwood indicated 6-foot-10 sophomore Coleman Hawkins and 6-10 junior Omar Payne would soak up most of the minutes made available by Cockburn’s absence.
“Omar has a great opportunity to establish himself. I’m excited for him,” said Underwood. “I think Coleman is going to be spectacular. He’s maturing into a really good player.”
Underwood is particularly fond of Hawkins’ ability to play small forward, power forward or center as well as shoot from 3-point range and occasionally assist with ballhandling.
“I’m ready for whatever position Coach puts me at,” said Hawkins, who is listed as a probable starter on the Illini’s game notes. “It means I have to step up. I’m going to be out there for a long time. It’s a great opportunity for me.”
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CAN'T WAIT..........................
Hey logjam , we have a game TONIGHT...........................................
Where is the "Curbelo out" coming from. I haven't seen or heard this yet.
Long trek in for this one. Can anybody recommend a restuarant with a vibrant, “pub-by” atmosphere to have dinner and drinks beforehand?
Is Seven Saints still around?
It is.
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