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@ILL_Managers
nobody knows the work you guys put in to get us to this point! Most selfless kids in the world who shape our program every single day. We couldn’t survive one day without you guys.
Let’s do a thing where we say thank you.
Who’s on your list? Tag that person. Or account. Or just share out who you’re thankful for.
We’ve got:
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@MngrsOnAMission
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@ManagerGames_
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@JayBilas
- The players, coaches & admin who allow us to be part of their basketball families
Happy to welcome
@Hamer_Time
to the
#Illini
staff as video coordinator!
"Zach is on the cutting edge of technology and how to utilize video in terms of scouting, game-planning, player improvement, and analytic analysis."
#EveryDayGuys
🔶🔷
Hard to put my thoughts / feelings about this into words!
Worked his way to be elite shooter... lost it... NBA career left for dead... Continued to work and re-make himself... Thank you
@celtics
for your belief... What a journey... Ultimate teammate... and now - Champion! 💚🤍
2x All-SEC. 2x NBA Champ and now,
@VanderbiltU
grad! Takes a special individual to get engineering degree while going through an NBA career and
@dameology
is one of the best in the world! Beyond proud!!!
A wise man once told me that “sometimes you gotta go to grow”… so thankful for
@JMUMBasketball
helping the best manager I’ve been around grow into this role! Welcome HOME
@PBittle11
🔸🔹
Extremely excited to say I am joining the Men’s Basketball staff at James Madison! Want to thank Coach Underwood and everyone at Illinois for the last four years. Thankful for Coach Byington and his staff for this opportunity. Can’t wait to get to work!!
"Culture" is often a term thrown around in sports. Some teams have it, others don't. Baylor had it today. Saw it at Illinois last week, too. Infectious spirit and energy.
96-39
4 NCAAs
1 Elite 8
2 B1G Tourney Titles
1 B1G Reg. Season Title
Coleman Hawkins had an incredible college career. His legacy is cemented as one of the greats.
Thank you for everything,
@colehawk23
. 🧡💙
#Illini
#Illinois
#Basketball
#B1G
Been a heck of a last 2+ years, dealing with injuries, etc, but been so refreshing to see Luke back playing at such a high level with
@MaineCeltics
this winter. Nobody more deserving!
The Cleveland Cavaliers are planning to sign center Luke Kornet on a 10-day hardship exemption, sources tell
@TheAthletic
@Stadium
. Kornet has played for NBA G League's Maine Celtics.
WAC Asst Coach of the Year
Jamal Walker Grand Canyon
Walker joined Coach Drew in winning both the regular season and Tournament Title at GCU. A talented team with no idea how to win at a high level, Walker helped shape this group into the face of the league when NMSU went down.
Ultimate competitor!!! Thank you for believing in the 🔶🔷 when it wasn’t the easy thing to do!! Forever grateful to be a small part of your journey,
@AyoDos_11
One of the best human beings/teammates/competitors I've had the privilege to be around. Had not heard this story til today, but no surprise whatsoever!
The Lake Forest College Department of Athletics Announces that Ken Davis, the Foresters' head men's basketball coach for seven years, has resigned and plans to retire from coaching. He will be replaced by Ryan Davis, an assistant with since 2015.
🔗:
Bulls rookie guard Ayo Dosunmu makes his debut on ESPN Rookie Power rankings thanks in large part due to his on ball defense. Taking on the challenge of trying to check several All-Stars while playing an efficient style on offense.
Congrats to
@NickHardy8
on a strong fifth-place finish at the Korn Ferry Tour Qualifying Tournament! Excited to have him join several other Illini as tour members!
Today, with a wide range of feelings, I'm announcing my retirement from basketball. IMMENSE GRATITUDE to everyone (family, friends, teammates, coaches, staff, fans) involved in my life in the last 23 years. It's been a fabulous journey. Way beyond my wildest dreams.
Great catching up with
@Adam_Fletcher41
to get an update on offseason workouts for
#Illini
hoops.
We talked Andre Curbelo's strength gains, Omar Payne's ridiculous vertical, Coleman Hawkins' new playing weight & changes to the 'Bodies By Fletch' program.
Rising ⭐️
After a great year with the Dukes, Patrick Bittle is ready to roll as Director of Operations!
Excited to have our guy in the family!
📰 |
#GoDukes
Kornet just made his 3rd straight.
Kornet, yesterday, on his 1-14 start from 3: "I’ve gone through parts of this in my career before. It’s not anything I’m too concerned about. "
Since we brought CJ in as a manager in 2014, nobody has given more or been a better representative of the program than CJ! Progression within that org is well deserved!!!
✅ CJ Preston
We are excited to announce the promotion of
@CarrPrestonJr
to the role of Director of Basketball Research and Special Projects ⚓️
#BeUs
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#AnchorDown
Second from the right is going to be an unbelievable football coach for my alma mater, but the guy on the left has the most unguardable jump hook in America!
#VandyRecLegend