So the Illini extended Brad Stevens of Butler an offer, supposedly. The University of Illinois met with Stevens and allegedly gave him an offer similar to what VCU's Shaka Smart turned down. I guess Illinois A.D. Mike Thomas is not a very good salesman. This is the second big mid-major leader to turn down the chance to step up to the Big Ten. BU released this statement just … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens not coming to Illini, staying at Butler
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Brad Stevens to the Illini? Settle down everybody
After swinging and missing on Shaka Smart, the University of Illinois has gone full throttle after Butler head coach Brad Stevens. Multiple sources confirm that there has been contact between Stevens and the University. There is confirmed interest on Illinois' part, but no confirmed interest on Stevens' part- yet. So everyone settle down! I'm talking to you message board … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens to the Illini? Settle down everybody