I'm so sorry to hear this news. I remember the crucial loss to Ky in the NCAA tourney. Efrem played with a severe ankle sprain. He was only at about 30 %. We nearly won and that game was played in Ky's arena. Thank god we got rid of home games in the tourney and that game provided a big part of the impetus to change all games to neutral. Efrem was a huge commit coming out of h.s. RIP big guy.
RIP Efrem Winters
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Will always be one of my favorite teams. And Doug Altenberger might be my favorite of favorites. We're both 6'4" (well, we used to be), and I'm still amazed that he played and excelled amongst the giants in the front court. He's a warrior among warriors.
Dr Copejam
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My dad died at 61. It makes me realize how young he was. Efrem was in school with me. He was a part of making Illini hoops relevant again. He also was a good, genuine guy. RIP Big E!!
Worked for a property management company getting apartments painted and ready for fall move in. North side of campus. Finishing up an apartment when in walked Efrem and his girl( stunning) Biggest man I've ever shaken hands with.
Efrem was part of the first team when I became an Illini fan. I enjoyed those teams so much as a kid. He was one of my favorites players on this teams. RIP Efrem you definitely will always be remembered.
R.I.P.
He looked like he had springs in his legs, he seemed to go straight up flat footed better than anyone I have seen.
Joel Goodson
- it's all ball bearings, nowadays
damn good article about Efrem: https://chicago.suntimes.com/colleg...is-illini-king-chicago-mcdonalds-all-american
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