Illini Basketball 2024-2025
The Orange plan seems a bit more compelling than the Blue plan to be honest.
By a long shot. Oakland itself will be a better game than all but MSU.
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
HRF was the goods
That, and 4+ apg would be 2nd teamIs Ty Rodgers with a 35ish% 3pt shot 2nd or 3rd team All B1G playing 25+mpg???
Discuss.
You know what they say about unsung heroes
I wonder if she knows she’s a Loyalty Board legend.
Big Jack
- Decatur
I get where you are coming from but there were way to many games last year when these students who bought cheap season tickets were no shows. This leaves a ton of empty seats which was a bad look for the university to have so many empty seats. If you are going to buy the ticket then show up or let someone who will show up have it
Are students worse than the public about showing? Are they worse about giving tickets away? (I have no idea.)
My most common source of tickets in college was the "I can't use this ticket, anyone want it" ticket (I was poor). I also knew a bunch of public season ticket holders who routinely skipped the cupcake games. They bought the season tickets as a way of ensuring a seat at the games they actually wanted to attend.
OrangeBlue98
- Des Moines, IA
Even over 20 years later, I’ll still say the answer to the question of “Who is the most talented Illini player you’ve ever watched?” is still Frank Williams.
Granted, I was born in the mid 1970s, so I don’t really remember Eddie Johnson or Derek Harper. And TSJ and Deron Williams might have had more accolades and team success. But I’ll still say Frank is the most naturally gifted player I’ve ever seen wear an Illini uniform.
I always thought he was the most clutch player I've seen. First Illinois player that if we had the ball in his hands last I knew we were winning. Ayo brought that as well. Harper and Johnson were also little before my time
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Derek Harper played with so much confidence and poise consistently over his Illini career....
So did so many others in an Illini uniform , but HRF was truly special with an innate ability to make seemingly impossible plays possible.....I wish he had had a longer and more successful NBA career but while at UI there was no one else that I wanted making a play with the game on the line for an Illini win....there really really wasn't....
So did so many others in an Illini uniform , but HRF was truly special with an innate ability to make seemingly impossible plays possible.....I wish he had had a longer and more successful NBA career but while at UI there was no one else that I wanted making a play with the game on the line for an Illini win....there really really wasn't....
Illiniblueorange
- Pontoon Beach IL
Oh come on, who doesn't love day drinking !!!
Don't forget Nick Anderson . . . And . . . And . . . And . . . From 1980 to today there have been so many greats. Frank was definitely one with greatness in him.
Frankie was my 1st ever "favorite player". I sort of kind of watched Illini basketball when Kiwane was playing, and I kind of remember Cory Bradford as a freshman making 3's in every game, but that 1999-2000 season, which was Frank's freshman year, I was all in, and it cemented me as an Illini for life. That following year, Frank was a stud, and he'll always be my favorite Illini ever. Then I was spoiled with the riches of Deron and Dee following that...
Frank in the NBA... he was starting to roll with the Knicks, and was going to start just before Isiah Thomas traded for Marbury....that was the downfall, and a quick exit from the NBA. Shame.
robertgoulet
IL Board Resident Crooner
- Austin, TX
Personally I felt he he never got a fair shake in the league. He played well when he played. Timing and opportunity is so much of it.
I wonder how old this video clip is. She could be a grandmother now.
I wonder if she knows she’s a Loyalty Board legend.
Considering the script Illinois jersey behind her, I’d wager this was from within the past 5 years.
foby
- Bonnaroo Land
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In recent memory, Frankie, Deron and TSJ all deserve consideration, but going back Nick was insanely good with Kendall not far behind. I get the sense that I rate Deron much higher than most because of how well he played within himself and involved the team, setting the tone and stepping up when needed. A lot of people forget that the historic comeback run in the tourney was mostly Deron, and for me that epitomized his leadership. Fun to have so many greats over the years. Lotta guys and teams with big hearts to go along with the talent.
Anyone who doubts Rodgers can shoot needs to reevaluate their thinking process. Now, can he deliver the shot in the game is a different question. I’ve been on the bus with him since day one. His attitude and work effort seem to be unmatched. Athleticism is high. I choose to believe he was asked NOT to shoot last year and fill a specific role. This year I suspect BU has asked him to be ready to shoot. Expecting big things from him. Won’t go as far as saying he will show out like DMFW but would not be surprised. Only downside if that happens is he’ll be hard to keep/portal and NBA may come calling
Joel Goodson
- dawgville
yeah, I think he's gonna be pretty good