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<blockquote data-quote="KnoxIllini2" data-source="post: 1612750" data-attributes="member: 18062"><p>As fans, we knew the potential this 2020-2021 team had. Our regular season expectations were met, but not before a couple of shockingly cold showers and long six mile walks through the cold January air.</p><p></p><p>Our team met the challenge of a brain bruising flagrant elbow to the nose, and came out better for it. A more cohesive and balance team emerged that built confidence towards the future.</p><p></p><p>Despite B1G brothers best efforts, we got to witness the cutting down of nets to secure a banner for the team. Not to mention, the individual banners that will soon adorn the rafters of State Farm Center for our single named stars, Ayo & Kofi.</p><p></p><p>Though we may mourn our tourney exit for the days and weeks ahead, there is so much to look back on and smile.</p><p></p><p>Trent and Da'Monte weathered more storms than most in the transfer portal era. Their game's morphed and grew into what the team needed. Trent from the go-to offensive weapon to the on ball defensive wall. Da'Monte has always been, and forever will be, the glue guy of all glue guys. The transformation from pensive offensive liability to being one of the most efficient scorers in the country is a testament to the work put in.</p><p></p><p>Thank you seniors of this year, and to Kipper, whether good or bad, and Andres for establishing a foundation and culture for the years to come.</p><p></p><p>As we peer ahead, for some, the orange horizon may be too bright, but these Kool-Aid fueled veins wouldn't have it any other way. We have our own human highlight reel, a Peoria Illini projected to make quite the leap, a veteran frontcourt that competes with most. The Illini have the roster to remain relevant within the Big Ten and the national scene. Maybe, just maybe, we will be treated to a junior's unfinished business and complete the run to a Championship?</p><p></p><p>Ayo will forever live in Illini lore as one of, if not the greatest, closer in our storied history. Him coming back for his junior season will have long lasting impacts to show recruits we can develop talent and win games. His leadership and desire to make Illinois <em>Illinois</em> again was the keystone to keep the team together and to be built around.</p><p></p><p>The foundation has been laid, the walls erected, we hit a bit of a delay on the roof, but we are right on pace. We aren't skipping steps in our resurrection. The wood will continue to be chopped everyday. Guys, here is to the new Fighting Illini.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="KnoxIllini2, post: 1612750, member: 18062"] As fans, we knew the potential this 2020-2021 team had. Our regular season expectations were met, but not before a couple of shockingly cold showers and long six mile walks through the cold January air. Our team met the challenge of a brain bruising flagrant elbow to the nose, and came out better for it. A more cohesive and balance team emerged that built confidence towards the future. Despite B1G brothers best efforts, we got to witness the cutting down of nets to secure a banner for the team. Not to mention, the individual banners that will soon adorn the rafters of State Farm Center for our single named stars, Ayo & Kofi. Though we may mourn our tourney exit for the days and weeks ahead, there is so much to look back on and smile. Trent and Da'Monte weathered more storms than most in the transfer portal era. Their game's morphed and grew into what the team needed. Trent from the go-to offensive weapon to the on ball defensive wall. Da'Monte has always been, and forever will be, the glue guy of all glue guys. The transformation from pensive offensive liability to being one of the most efficient scorers in the country is a testament to the work put in. Thank you seniors of this year, and to Kipper, whether good or bad, and Andres for establishing a foundation and culture for the years to come. As we peer ahead, for some, the orange horizon may be too bright, but these Kool-Aid fueled veins wouldn't have it any other way. We have our own human highlight reel, a Peoria Illini projected to make quite the leap, a veteran frontcourt that competes with most. The Illini have the roster to remain relevant within the Big Ten and the national scene. Maybe, just maybe, we will be treated to a junior's unfinished business and complete the run to a Championship? Ayo will forever live in Illini lore as one of, if not the greatest, closer in our storied history. Him coming back for his junior season will have long lasting impacts to show recruits we can develop talent and win games. His leadership and desire to make Illinois [I]Illinois[/I] again was the keystone to keep the team together and to be built around. The foundation has been laid, the walls erected, we hit a bit of a delay on the roof, but we are right on pace. We aren't skipping steps in our resurrection. The wood will continue to be chopped everyday. Guys, here is to the new Fighting Illini. [/QUOTE]
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