Illini Basketball 2024-2025

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#76      
The Vegas Golden Knights social media did this thing (they might still) where they list the lineup in terms of emojis.
To pass time, I thought it would be fun to maybe do the same thing...

Kasparas = 👻 (casper the friendly ghost)
Humrichous = 🏠 (brick house - just pretend it's brick)
Ty Rodgers = 👔 (Tie... wanted to do something Mr. Rodgers theme and this is kinda close. Just need a sweater over it)

Now just need the rest of the team
🗞️ = “Will” Riley
🏒👺 hockey mask = “Jason” Jakstys
📤⚪️ = “Tray White”
🔫👨🏻= John Wilkes “Booth”
🍆 = Johnson
🐍📞 = Cobra “Kai” “Lan”dline (okay… this one may be pushing it)
 
#77      
I watched the Iowa state - Illinois game again tonight. Man, I love Rodger. But I will say it. I will miss Shannon, Domask and Hawkins. I really loved that team. From watching them live at the exhibition game against Kansas to the being in Omaha, the team last season was fun. #1 offense in the country.

I’m excited for what Brad can build this season. I trust him, more than I ever have. If he can build that team, I think we are in for a treat this season.
 
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#79      
BU has traditionally made other teams match up to us rather than us to them. He has a deep menu however to counter most other teams from large (Ivisic) to quick (DGL). He has shooters, athletes, and size. He has also demonstrated flexibility to adapt to his current players skills although it has taken some time into the season. Think he will use ten players but maybe a different eight in various games depending on the matchups.
 
#82      
Are there any practice reports from insiders? How are all these new guys looking? Any surprises? Disappointments?
 
#84      
Presumably Tim Anderson to Memphis.

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#89      
Freshman look as good if not better than advertised (including Morez). Depth is going to be super strong on the team. Will be able to play 10 different guys.

And yes, a coach is leaving. Personally not too shocked.
Chance to step in as head coach on an interim basis? Feels like he’s in the shadows of other assistant?

Who’s top of the list to replace?
 
#91      
Based on what trilly and 247 we might have some staff changes coming...any potential insight from the insiders?
 
#93      
OA was the writing on the wall for Tim. They have the same skill but AO brings more in the same arena. Love Coach and wish him the absolute best.

Memphis/Penny doesn't seem like a shrewd move, timing wise though. given his track record, you'd think he could do better. then again, this could be 4D chess

from our perspective, will this hurt us with Meanstreets?
 
#98      
if Penny's out, maybe Tim's being brought in to be Beard's top dawg. if Penny's out during the season, maybe Tim's the interim head coach. either way, it's a step closer to a head coach gig.
 
#99      
Does this mean it's not an automatic that he'll follow TA?
I can't imagine that Rez would want to leave when there is so much potential upside for him here....But, who knows what anybody will do anymore? The new landscape is like the "Wild West".
 
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