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QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:59 PM) I'd give up Duh or Noc if thats what it took. Agreed, moreso Nocioni since he's really a 3 and Luol is the future at that spot. I like Duhon's game as a complimentary player long term a lot.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:57 PM) What is the deal with his bro??who is he and where did he come from. All I know about him is he was an all state baller at Chicago Hubbard in the mid 90's (so much so that he got his number retired) who didn't do much after that. And that he's pretty much taken over his brother's recruitment, which by all accounts was a red flag the day it happened (which was in early January).

My favorite (if the Bulls keep the 2 picks) senario is Aldridge with the 1st one and Ronnie Brewer the 2nd....but I doubt that happens.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:32 PM) I'd love him on the Bulls though. Smart player with a good big mans body. Plus he's very mobile. I think he could turn into a pretty damn good defensive player and he has nice touch on the offensive end and is already a decent passer. You look at him and say no way is this guy #1 overall pick worthy, but he's a very smart and solid player, and considering he's a legit 7 foot tall 5 player, maybe he is worth that high a pick.....centers are just too hard to find these days.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:52 PM) It's funny because I've seen tons of people who have him as #1 on the board without a doubt. I guess they look at his boxscore way too much. That's because people don't watch the games. Just because your good in college doesn't mean you will be in the NBA. Morrison gets torched by the guy he's guarding from St. Mary's, can you imagine him in the NBA? Yikes. Add that to his diabetes, non existant athletic ability, and slow release....and you have a problem.

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:49 PM) Anything with Rose not going to Illinois is news to me, I fully expect him to be at Illinois in the end, with things getting smoothed out. He won't end up at Illinois as long as his brother is running the show, no chance in hell. I had bad feelings about that since I read it 6 weeks ago, seeing as his brother is a failed athlete trying to live through his brother. This isn't going in a good direction at all.

QUOTE(nitetrain8601 @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:45 PM) I doubt that. Morrison probably couldn't keep up with half the power fowards in the NBA. His legs and ahtleticism are that bad. Morrison would be a bad pick for this team, especially with the system Skiles runs. Morrison wouldn't see more than 10 minutes a game. Morrison is going to be such a bust. He won't be able to guard anybody, won't be able to get his own shot, and will have no stamina. I feel for whoever gets that kid.

QUOTE(SSH2005 @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 11:29 PM) So will the Bulls make a trade or not? I'd be surprised if they do, but I'm praying for the TT/Gordon/Bulls pick for Pierce trade. I like Ben, but he really is BAD (yes bad) at EVERYTHING except scoring. And he's basically a 6'2 2 guard, so to get Pierce (a legit 2 guard and scorer) for Gordon, TT, and a mid 1st rounder would be very nice. But I doubt it happens.

Lee proved to be a whiny little b**** in 2004. I hope he goes to the Cubs, he'd fit right in that clubhouse.

Well my crusade to get Ben Gordon traded I think will fail, I hope my crusade to NOT take Adam Morrison works at least.

Illinois has offered 4 star PG Brockeith Pane of Dallas already this week, and now apparently have offered Evan Turner http://www.chicagohoops.com/articles1/evanturnerfeb.html This I'm sure is related to the Derrick Rose incident....

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:49 PM) No, Aldrich, top center nextyear is property of Kansas. I know, that's what I meant. EDIT: I must be tired, why did I bring that up?

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:47 PM) Coach of the year Self was in Dallas personally recruiting Slim Shady Arthur today. I assume you don't watch Georgetown games if you have Self as coach of the year, but you can't deny the job he's done. And Arthur is yours if you keep Baylor away (amazing I'm saying that).

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:45 PM) Actually I heard Rose is looking at UNC now...I did not know about the money part, interesting. Ahh that big kid from Minnesota, Cole Aldrich right? McRoberts 2.0 (I mean that in a good way btw).

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:45 PM) Actually I heard Rose is looking at UNC now...I did not know about the money part, interesting. Well I was just saying tOSU, I know he's probably going to end up at UNC. And trust me, Bruce has pissed me off with some lost recruits, but this will not be one of them. That money story is accurate, unless a almost always accurate source has bad info all of a sudden, it's not like the illiniboard premium bs you see so often (ie Freeman to Illinois being final).

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 10:39 PM) Rumor has it Rose is thinking no-go to the Illini after all. hmmmm could Bruce Almighty lose another. Nice you forgot to mention it's because his punk ass brother wants money. Let Rose go play for Ohio State if he wants that, we have plenty of other top 2007 players interested, and 3 already on board.

I predict George will be having PMS over his bad pitching by Memorial Day. At the latest.

Holy cow!! Ozzie talking about OBP!! Great to see him making the 100 percent correct choice here.

Bulls get a nice win over the Bucks, 97-91. Couple of big blocks late by Tyson, good to see. Big night for Kirk.

QUOTE(Gene Honda Civic @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 09:23 PM) OSU 2005-6 Big Ten Champions. Yes sir. NIU wins tonight, Judson still sucks. Tied for first (and the #2 seed in the MAC tourney) with Western Michigan with 3 to go.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 05:26 PM) :puke Haha, I think I agree with you on every college basketball related issue except Kansas.

NIU signed a 5 year deal with CSTV, allowing them to basically design the schools athletics website. The new site design is up, and when it's all said and done, there will be detailed player bios for every player on every team, gamecast, more photos and detailed stories, and a Huskie shop where you can get all kinds of gear. Pretty cool to see, AD Jim Phillips at it again. http://www.niuhuskies.com

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 22, 2006 -> 02:36 AM) They need to move the 3 line back. Yeah they do, but the Illini also need to defend it, regardless of where it is. It's getting laughable the lack of perimeter defense, the Illini win comfortably last year if they simply get hands in the face of the perimeter shooters. He can leave early and still get a degree, although I wouldn't worry now, he's not going anywhere until after next season at the earliest.

No way that happens. Minny isn't that stupid and Isiah isn't that smart. I don't even consider that possible.

I'm not going to overreact this time. I will say 2 things though: 1. Illinois needs to learn that any idiot, even yours truly, can hit a 20 foot jumper if nobody is near them. 2. I think it's becoming clear why Dee and Augie never got the ball last year in big spots. Those guys fall apart in clutch spots, and to tell you the truth, the only guy that showed any heart tonight was Shaun Pruitt. If we decide to give him the ball the next couple years, he will be a beast. Ugh, such a bad loss.....got beat by 1 guy, lack of heart, and being stupid. I know 22-5 is good, but the way this team loses is just so painful to watch.