Thank you for everything coach ! 🙏🏽

I Trust Matt Painter

The truth will come out in early June

But today, TSJ joins the Illinois Alumnus group as an Illini graduate

A winner in the classroom and an All American on the court

Pic via Treanette Redding

AJ Hoggard and Tom Izzo

Last Dominant 7-Footer at Illinois

At the end of the day

It’s the degree from Illinois that is life long

Good luck Dain

Pic via Dain Dainja

Last Dominant 7-Footer at Illinois

If Illinois can land Egor Demin, they would be getting a top international NBA prospect (projected lottery pick, per ESPN, NBADraftRoom, etc.).

In his last 10 games of the Spain-EBA season for Real Madrid, Demin averaged 16 PPG, 6 RPG, 4 APG, & 2.4 SPG.

This, in a pro league.

UCLA and Mick Cronin have put together a talented roster for the 24-25 season:

Guards:

Dominick Harris (14.3PPG at Loyola Marymount)
Skyy Clark (13.2PPG at Louisville)
Dylan Andrews (12.9PPG at UCLA)
Sebastian Mack (12.1PPG at UCLA)
Lazar Stefanovic (11.5PPG at UCLA)
Kobe…

Many like to complain about NIL, lack of regulation, “pay for play,” the transfer portal. But remember: this is what NCAA members wanted when it termed athletes as students, not employees and fought against NIL and compensation. And now they want regulation without bargaining 🤯

Coleman Hawkins Savvy with Media

I’ve have spoken to many NBA teams over the last 2 weeks both in person & on the phone. Not one team has asked me about a player’s bench press, squat or vertical jump.

The top 10 questions? ⬇️

1. Does he complain?
2. Was he ever late to workouts?
3. Does he do extra in the…

Just felt like reliving Marcus Domask's 3️⃣1️⃣-point effort in Illinois Men's Basketball's win at Wisconsin. 🤩

#WinningWednesday x #B1GMBball

Does winning get old?

Stephen Bardo Thank you Sir! We are extremely proud!

Coleman is a THREE time champion. When he was hoisting up trophies for ILLINI Nation I didn’t hear anyone complain about his competitiveness. He had an outstanding overall game vs Iowa St in S16, I was there! Give this young man his Roses and quit trippin.

I’m going to guess you’ve never played the game at this level. I’m amused at opinions like this. Everyone is different and brings their unique talent to a team. As players you understand that “Bardo’s gonna snap sometimes, and I’m glad he’s on my team” Quote from my teammate

Man you have to be BEAMING right now! Daughter graduated, Coleman about to live out his dream! You’re winning brother Hawkins! Pay these folks no mind

A Big Baby? Really? I was the same way as a player. I wanted to WIN at all costs. Coleman is a winner. Maybe we need more Big Baby’s

Keep College Basketball Positive!