#illini With Duke out of the conversation for Blackwell, it has come down to 2-3 schools left interested. Illinois, UCLA, and Louisville making a push.
Illinois- still in the lead and the best scenario for Blackwell. He wants to be on a championship contending team which we are and will be, he would get a lot of NIL, and he would be the primary ball handler with a lot of minutes.
UCLA- Dont see them being a championship contender this year especially under Cronin. California taxes are crazy and will lose probably half of his earnings. Would probably get a lot of minutes
Louisville- I’d say they are a championship contender this year with their roster so far. They just got the point guard from Oregon so minutes could be restricted some and they got a lot of NIL. Is PK a good coach or is he just going after the top transfers and hope they will be good?
Illinois is clearly the choice I would make if I was Blackwell. On top of everything that was said he also has that family connection that can play a part in where he will end up
JUST IN: Illinois HC Brad Underwood is currently finalizing a deal to become the Sacramento Kings next head coach for the 26-27 season.
After a successful run to the Final Four with the Illini, Underwood is hoping to coach at the professional level with his eyes set on the NBA.
@ByCodyHills The love for the international players is quite something. The Anti-American NCAA. This guy should have tossed. Play could still be reviewed and he should be tossed from the next round. I doubt the NCAA would have the cajones to do that to an international player.
Mirkovic elbows Koch. No whistle.
Sheesh. This is getting so bad.
Like it’s happening so fast and it’s so physical, the officials are missing things left and right. #Hawkeyes
SPECIAL EDITION: ELITE EIGHT
The Hawkeyes handled Nebraska.
Now they turn to Illinois.
Emphasis on annoy.
@IowaHoops@IlliniMBB
Full episode on @IowaEverywhere.
@JWerner247 It should have been notice to everyone that the big ten placeb the bald headed officials to do the game. They have been against the Illini for years.
I bet Brad has sent more clips and complaints to zz
@_RePhil_@takhtehchianmd I LOST ALL RESPECT FOR IZZO YEARS AGO. THE BIGGEST WHINY CRY BAG IN COACHING. HIS GAME IS INTIMIDATING EVERYONE AROUND HIM. IF HE HAD ANY BALLS HE WOULD HAVE SAT THE MUGGER.
@takhtehchianmd The way he got in front of Keaton and instead of just stopping and let Keaton run into him like all the Great guards do he threw his head back like all the dirty cheap shot trash guards do. He head butted Keaton to the floor. He needs to be suspended for multiple games for each
Michigan State senior point guard Denham Wojcik just walked past Illinois freshman Keaton Wagler and whispered, “Lace ‘em up. It’s gonna be a long f*cking night.” Wagler smiled.
The potential game of the year in East Lansing tonight. No. 5 Illinois vs No. 10 Michigan State. 🔥🔥
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Will draw tomorrow night after the game against UTRVG
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