Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, @illinimbb M.S., CSCS, LMT
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This is what @kxng_alpha has been about. Came in at 320lbs and over 3 years completely transformed his image. Played 30+ minutes a night, I will never take his work ethic for granted. Some team will draft one of the best humans I have ever been around.
Illinois's Kofi Cockburn official measurements from the NBA Combine: 7'0 in shoes, 7'4.25 wingspan, 9'2.5 standing reach, 293 lbs with 8.2% body fat
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His rise is no surprise, +20lbs from the first practice. In season development is part of the Illini process.
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This man @AyoDos_11 has put in consistent hard work to get to this point. No shortcuts just consistency. #ILLINI
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7 weeks -22lbs the Illini @IlliniMBB process works. @Jake_6davis has shown incredible discipline with his nutrition, which has led to better body composition ultimately increasing his performance on the court.
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Transfer portal give us a look for quick sustainable results to help take your game to another level.
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Great having @_TA13 back today, I tell his story all the time! He was the first athlete with @IlliniMBB to believe in the process.
Love!
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Look into some of the movements @_Trentfrazier1 has used to improve his vertical from 35-40. Quick back door 1,2 step finish above the rim. #illini
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Post game Fuel, @barstoolcarl you are a CHAMPION!
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Working inside edge push with @alangriffin_ a lot of athletes I see step/slide defensively. This is a good progression to work inside edge push for a more explosive first lateral step. @IlliniMBB
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New PR for @_Trentfrazier1 hitting 11’4 making his max vertical 42 #ILLINI
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Move, Connect, Laugh, Talk, Warmup @illinimbb
Color outside the lines
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This is who he is @kxng_alpha is one of the most special people you still ever get the chance to meet.
@kxng_alpha I have a whole new level of respect for this player. My son wanted a fist bump today it’s his thing. Kofi gave him one and then picked him up for a picture. I watched this guy turn away no one today. I hate bothering athletes but he did it with a smile. All class.
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Appreciate the kind words from @MeyersLeonard a true professional in every aspect of life. A great representation of @IlliniMBB, and someone for our guys to look up to.
Here's my full interview with former #Illini @MeyersLeonard. We talk offseason trade, his opportunity with the @MiamiHEAT, state of @IlliniMBB, and NCAA tournament. He gives a big shoutout to @Adam_Fletcher41 as well. Nearly seven minute interview here --> wcia.com/sports/local-sports…
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Versa series is tied up @Sn1per_T
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Proud of @Finke_Michael his consistent training has paid off, same weight in both pictures his bench is +100lbs squat +180lbs and hit his highest standing vertical last week.
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The big fellas working balance @IlliniMBB @SambaKanesa not bad for 7’
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Calling all @IlliniMBB alumni! I would like for you to post a video of you doing your favorite bodyweight exercise. I want to include them in our Wednesday home workout (The Fighting Illini Bodyweight Circuit). Looking forward to connecting the past with the present. #Illini
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#Illini @Mark_Smith_13 goal was to lose fat and maintain weight, +5lbs of from left to right. #truck
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Player choice day core challenge @IlliniMBB did it again, love the way this group attacks it!
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Twitterless Giorgi Bezhanishvili @IlliniMBB has had a strong 6 weeks working sprint technique to keep up with his guards. Not to mention has leaned out significantly #Illini
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Right on time for Maui, appreciate the @PitViperShades courtesy of @IlliniMBB own @MeyersLeonard11 🇺🇸🔨
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Too big, too fast and too powerful 🤔 @AyoDos_11 we are back to work 😤
Why is Ayo Dosunmu of @IlliniMBB our pick for the top guard in the country entering this season?
"He’s too big, too fast and too powerful," says @CJMooreHoops
theathletic.com/2206928/?sou…
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No surprise the love my brother andresitof_10 is getting from the TBT. He was a winner for @illinimbb from day 1. His first season I remember showing the second video and talking to the team about having your… instagram.com/p/CCbHhugJ51v/…
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#Illini @too_smoove23 is down 6% body fat, and vertical went up 6.5 inches. Never asked a question just put in work!
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Sprinting into the weekend with @IlliniMBB catch us if you can #N4E1
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This is the only time I support the mask, but my guy @DAWilliams14 is getting his Thursday mile in and staying safe. #everydayguys
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Talk more about developing people and less about exercise selection, I promise if you get the first one right the second is easy.
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The sacred tradition of the fighting Illini will not be entrusted to the weak or the timid #TNT
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Upperclassmen for @illinimbb held high standards to help lead our freshman to best 7 week transformations I've seen #Illini
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Functional.. @KingJames
Strength coach friends my apologies.
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Stronger athletes recover quicker than weaker ones, don't get lost in recovery days and lose your foundation.
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“Coach said there were open threes in the corner if we get down the floor first” @Pilot23_ @DAWilliams14 (shin angle dictates recruitment)
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Great conditioning session this morning followed by another @IlliniMBB championship breakfast. Thanks @IlliniFuel #fueltowin
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@Malcolmillini21 10 month change:
Bench Press 230-290 +60lbs
Squat 363-484 +121lbs
Vert 33-38 +5inches
#TNT #ILL
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@MrJordan__ 10 month change:
Bench Press 185-255 +70lbs
Squat 275-374 +99lbs
Vert 30.5-37.5 +7inches
#TNT #ILL
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I will listen with a compassionate empathy, and fight for those who are oppressed. I will continue to fight all inequality.
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@Malcolmillini21 440lb squat, this man is on a mission and it's fun to be apart of it! #Illini @IlliniMBB
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@maverick_morgan has added 3 inches to his vert and is dunking everything in summer workouts with ease
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Full squat internal rotation, med ball front squat, med ball overhead squat, squat to stand med ball overhead @IlliniMBB @DAWilliams14 #illini
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Physically dominant ROAD KILL!! @Loustrength 💪 Gun Salute. Can the big fellas up front all get the official #GYMR sleeveless wt room hoodie?
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Hard time of year for a lot of folks. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255. A simple copy and paste might save someone's life.
Would 3 Twitter friends please copy this text and post under their own name?
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@Malcolmillini21 drop step windmill after the team workout today
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Discipline is ignoring current pleasures for bigger rewards to come.
Great things come from sacrifice.
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Excited to see @_TA13 back on the court for the season opener. He trusted the process never a question, and never a bad day! #illini
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Appreciate @MeyersLeonard a great example for our guys on and off the court. Illini nation check out the fundraiser Meyers has put together to feed over 1 million people in the month of April that have been affected by COVID-19.
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Let’s Goooo! @VandyMBB got the best out there in @CampSanderson.
Happy to get you out of the league 😂
Thankful for our 2 championships together! 🏆 🏆
𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 💪💪
Welcome to Nashville, coach Sanderson ⚓️⬇️
🔗 vu.edu/mbb-sanderson
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Awesome to have @IlliniMBB great @deebrown11 training beside @_TA13 past/present combining for a high energy lift!
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@IlliniMBB @Malcolmillini21 bounce is on the rise, took his old max from August for 5 reps. Big time energy #culture
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Our leader!
A letter from our leader to the Illini family.
Read more 🔗: go.illinois.edu/WhitmanLette…
#Illini | #HTTO
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Top NBA players in our On-Ball Defense metric, among players with 500+ minutes played & in the top 10% in Matchup Difficulty:
1. Ayo Dosunmu
2. Thybulle
3. Okoro
4. FVV
5. Jrue Holiday
6. Dillon Brooks
7. Garrett Temple
8. Lonzo
9. DFS
10. George Hill
bball-index.com/leaderboards…
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@AyoDos_11 GOOOOOOOD
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Here's what @MLaTulip_5 did during his redshirt season. Lifting starts 2day the @IlliniMBB transformation starts now
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@_TA13 has been special with nutrition and training consistency down 5%BF, and added 4inches to the vert since 4/11
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Train fast to play fast, trying to get to that wide open corner before the defense #speedkills
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✅ Cross one guy over
✅ Posterize another
✅ Hit the deck to get ball on ensuing inbound
@skyyclark had a sweet sequence here for No. 16 @IlliniMBB.
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Single leg squat and rolling pattern used in prep for @IlliniMBB squat day. #ILLINI
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Thanks @IlliniWrestling
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This is @Uncle_drew23 #illinination never say never, @Twood_12 you’re next!
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Lots of progress since January for @_TA13 here he is with a 308lb squat. #TheComeback
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Week 1 I observe decision making with nutrition, see if you can guess which breakfast belongs to a new guy. Body comp changes start here.
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Best week yet with @IlliniMBB this group is special! #builtdifferent
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Shin box hip extension, shin box core activation, shin box core activation/hip extension, crab to squat @IlliniMBB @DAWilliams14 #illini
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@Finke_Michael 10 month change:
Bench Press 215-280 +65lbs
Squat 176-264 +88lbs
Vert 28-31 +3inches
#TNT #ILL
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@_TA13 getting his bounce back, he has been fun to train the past 4 months #TheComeback
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@IlliniMBB @Malcolmillini21 with a 401lb squat, loved the determination before and excitement after. #Illini
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Great having my former assistant back today @B_Welsh11 was instrumental in creating the weight room culture. He is doing a great job for the high school national team at IMG academy, a rising star in the industry.
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