Ayo's returning.

Posted by Fanin on July 31, 2020, 8:48 pm

Holy shit!!!!*

Posted by Roustabout on July 31, 2020, 10:01 pm, in reply to "Ayo's returning."

Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

T-Rank #14

Posted by Fanin on July 31, 2020, 10:01 pm, in reply to "Ayo's returning."

https://barttorvik.com/# Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/ you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

KOFI IS BACK!

Posted by Mismysteri on August 1, 2020, 2:04 pm, in reply to "Ayo's returning."

https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

Sweet baby jesus!!*

Posted by Roustabout on August 1, 2020, 3:37 pm, in reply to "KOFI IS BACK!"

Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

lol*

Posted by Mismysteri on August 1, 2020, 4:19 pm, in reply to "Sweet baby jesus!!*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

Ranked 7th by AP now.

Posted by Fanin on August 1, 2020, 4:29 pm, in reply to "KOFI IS BACK!"

https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-illinois-surges-into-top-10-after-ayo-dosunmu-withdraws-from-nba-draft/ Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/ you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Wow, even if effin' Iowa is listed ahead of us*

Posted by Potomac on August 1, 2020, 6:13 pm, in reply to "Ranked 7th by AP now. "

Previous Message https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-illinois-surges-into-top-10-after-ayo-dosunmu-withdraws-from-nba-draft/ Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

What a great couple days. Huge. Rare for UI fans. *

Posted by OregonOrange on August 1, 2020, 7:31 pm, in reply to "KOFI IS BACK!"

Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/ When a man lies he murders some part of the world. Repeal #19.

Big Ten is loaded..loooooaaaaddddeeeddd*

Posted by Roustabout on August 2, 2020, 8:07 pm, in reply to "Wow, even if effin' Iowa is listed ahead of us*"

Previous Message Previous Message https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/news/college-basketball-rankings-illinois-surges-into-top-10-after-ayo-dosunmu-withdraws-from-nba-draft/ Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

yep. this may be on paper the best u of i team we will see in a long time.*

Posted by arthurkirkland on August 2, 2020, 8:18 pm, in reply to "What a great couple days. Huge. Rare for UI fans. *"

Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

Since 89, talent wise*

Posted by Roustabout on August 3, 2020, 8:05 am, in reply to "yep. this may be on paper the best u of i team we will see in a long time.*"

Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

Unless Miller and Curbrlo are future lottery picks, they aren't as talented as 04-05.

Posted by Fanin on August 3, 2020, 9:57 am, in reply to "Since 89, talent wise*"

Deron Williams and Luther Head went #3 and #24 in the draft. Dee Brown and James Augustine went #41 and #46. Unless they shoot 3's at a high percentage in 20-21, Kofi and Ayo are probably second round picks. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/ you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

Next year no, but I strongly feel Curbelo will eventually be a 1st round pic.

Posted by illinilosch on August 3, 2020, 11:24 am, in reply to "Unless Miller and Curbrlo are future lottery picks, they aren't as talented as 04-05."

May take until his Junior year, and I could be so wrong on this it's laughable. But this young man has all the tools to be a prototypical PG. Even though he's of average height and doesn't have a 40"+ vertical, he's got the total package to become a stud PG. I think Miller could be a 1st rounder too, but his game will require quite a bit of improvement because he's rather short for a 2-guard. He's definitely not a 1 and done type of player IMO. Previous Message Deron Williams and Luther Head went #3 and #24 in the draft. Dee Brown and James Augustine went #41 and #46. Unless they shoot 3's at a high percentage in 20-21, Kofi and Ayo are probably second round picks. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

Agreed 100%.

Posted by OregonOrange on August 3, 2020, 11:50 am, in reply to "Next year no, but I strongly feel Curbelo will eventually be a 1st round pic."

They'll miss Feliz. Knucklehead transferring isn't too big of deal

Posted by Fanin on August 3, 2020, 6:40 pm, in reply to "Agreed 100%."

with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

This team is deeper than that team. Bu yah, you have a point *

Posted by Roustabout on August 3, 2020, 8:46 pm, in reply to "Unless Miller and Curbrlo are future lottery picks, they aren't as talented as 04-05."

Previous Message Deron Williams and Luther Head went #3 and #24 in the draft. Dee Brown and James Augustine went #41 and #46. Unless they shoot 3's at a high percentage in 20-21, Kofi and Ayo are probably second round picks. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

Think we might over looking Verdonk's contribution. Kid was hurt all last year

Posted by Roustabout on August 3, 2020, 8:49 pm, in reply to "They'll miss Feliz. Knucklehead transferring isn't too big of deal "

Seems talented Previous Message with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead.

Forgot about him and seemed to be some positive reports last year.

Posted by Fanin on August 3, 2020, 10:02 pm, in reply to "Think we might over looking Verdonk's contribution. Kid was hurt all last year "

I expect nothing from Hamlin and Hawkins, and Lieb will hopefully redshirt. Previous Message Seems talented Previous Message with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead. you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

I think Kofi gives us something inside that Augie never quite could.

Posted by Figs on August 4, 2020, 9:32 am, in reply to "Unless Miller and Curbrlo are future lottery picks, they aren't as talented as 04-05."

Kofi is our Sean May, who made the difference for NC in 05. Perimeter is tough to match 05. Previous Message Deron Williams and Luther Head went #3 and #24 in the draft. Dee Brown and James Augustine went #41 and #46. Unless they shoot 3's at a high percentage in 20-21, Kofi and Ayo are probably second round picks. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

I think we'll get something out of Hawkins

Posted by illinilosch on August 4, 2020, 9:48 am, in reply to "Forgot about him and seemed to be some positive reports last year."

The skill is there, and he appears to have a high IQ with his game in a 6'10" frame. His issue will be strength as he needs to put weight on badly. I think he can give spot minutes though. But Hamlin will be not much better than last year, and Lieb better not see the floor this year at all which is the intended plan for him early on. Previous Message I expect nothing from Hamlin and Hawkins, and Lieb will hopefully redshirt. Previous Message Seems talented Previous Message with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead.

Solid comparison*

Posted by Fanin on August 4, 2020, 10:10 am, in reply to "I think Kofi gives us something inside that Augie never quite could."

Previous Message Kofi is our Sean May, who made the difference for NC in 05. Perimeter is tough to match 05. Previous Message Deron Williams and Luther Head went #3 and #24 in the draft. Dee Brown and James Augustine went #41 and #46. Unless they shoot 3's at a high percentage in 20-21, Kofi and Ayo are probably second round picks. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/ you have to accept reality. it was stolen but there is no way to prove it.

That 05 team had some players though, wow*

Posted by Roustabout on August 4, 2020, 11:23 am, in reply to "Solid comparison*"

Previous Message Previous Message Kofi is our Sean May, who made the difference for NC in 05. Perimeter is tough to match 05. Previous Message Deron Williams and Luther Head went #3 and #24 in the draft. Dee Brown and James Augustine went #41 and #46. Unless they shoot 3's at a high percentage in 20-21, Kofi and Ayo are probably second round picks. Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message Previous Message https://twitter.com/kxng_alpha/status/1289633824578523136?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289633824578523136%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fillinois%2Fbasketball%2Fkofi-coburn-breaking-news-returning-to-illini-august-1-2020 Previous Message Did not expect this. If Kofi returns, and there's a season, might be the best team since the 04-05 team. https://www.illinoisloyalty.com/Forum/threads/ayo-dosunmu-returns-for-2020-2021-season.25633/

At 6’8” 235 he could be a key player at a spot of need.

Posted by Deano on August 4, 2020, 6:43 pm, in reply to "Think we might over looking Verdonk's contribution. Kid was hurt all last year "

I hope he is a big surprise and give us more size at the PF spot. He seems to have a nice shooting stroke. But I worry If he can hack it defensively. Previous Message Seems talented Previous Message with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead.

At 6’8” 235 he could be a key player at a spot of need.

Posted by Deano on August 4, 2020, 6:43 pm, in reply to "Think we might over looking Verdonk's contribution. Kid was hurt all last year "

I hope he is a big surprise and give us more size at the PF spot. He seems to have a nice shooting stroke. But I worry If he can hack it defensively. Previous Message Seems talented Previous Message with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead.

he didn't pass my eye test.

Posted by arthurkirkland on August 5, 2020, 12:08 am, in reply to "Think we might over looking Verdonk's contribution. Kid was hurt all last year "

a lot of comments were made about what great shape he was in, but there just was no burst. i think he can play a role, but expectations were way overblown. Previous Message Seems talented Previous Message with Ayo returning. Griffin's a good talent, but would likely whine about sharing pt with Miller, etc. Hopefully one of the transfers can replace Kipper's defense. Won't take much to replace his offense Previous Message I'm much more excited about Curbelo than Miller at this point. I was much higher on Miller a year or two ago than I am now. At one point I thought Miller was the best recruit UI had a legitimate shot at since Gordon. I think that was wrong. It's not a knock on the kid. I was just too high on him. But I think Curbelo is special. It's really important he's going to get a year with Ayo, too, I think. It'll be interesting to see if we're right. For all the bellyaching we've done about Underwood's recruiting, he's built a pretty good roster. Antigua has seemingly done the dirty work, but Underwood had the vision and ability to bring him on. Feliz was a big loss. And losing Griffin still hurts me. What a knucklehead.