Pregame: Illinois vs Minnesota, Wednesday, January 16th, 8:00pm CT, BTN
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ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Time to get a conference W. This is one of the easier remaining games.
I’m predicting our first BIG win of the season.
if ayo and trent both show up we win
Look for us to turn them over 20 plus times
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
From both the team's and fans' mental perspective, I would have to agree.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
You win this game, or you can't claim progress is being made ... pretty black and white in that regard, IMO.
FeelYourPaign
- So Cal
Pretty much a toss-up games according to the stats guys and that is with a home court advantage.
Sad days, but I'll be watching, hoping to see a breakout.
Sad days, but I'll be watching, hoping to see a breakout.
Not fully understanding all the optimism. Didn't Minnesota recently beat Wisconsin on the road?
Also lost to an OSU team I think is overrated by 20 pts. And to BC. And to MD by 15.
No we wont be favored, but no reason we cant win it. Should be on par with NW, perhaps Minny is slightly better.
15 pt loss at home to Maryland?? I can't imagine a loss that embarrassing...
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
I hate it when people give away the ending
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Agree, I like to go in Fresh.
Beat Wisconsin, Rutgers, and Nebraska. Lost to Maryland.
Strength of Schedule IL #16 Minn #56
Strength of Schedule IL #16 Minn #56
I agree, Minny shoots fewest # of 3's in conference and has 2nd worst 3 pt %. Big factor in an away game.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
Respectfully disagree. Come Wednesday, we’re off the schneid.
what makes you think that? Minnesota is probably better than Northwestern, Georgetown, Xavier, FAU... we haven’t closed out a single game all year. Not trying to be a negative nancy, but until they can prove that they can beat a power-5 team than i cant expect a win.
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Here's an angle - we were 2 frosh and 1 soph starters when we played those teams and the expectation is that Ayo and Giorgi are much better over a month later as they get accustomed to the system and play. Oh, and we played NU at their home court and almost won (1 offensive rebound away from a W), and Georgetown was played without Trent. FAU is just an odd one-off IMO.
Plus we're playing Minnesota at home. I think the issue is going to be their inside game vs ours - so we'd better be able to contain and disrupt their guards. I think we always have a chance against Little Lord Fauntleroy's team.
Retro62
- North Bethesda, Maryland
Basically, VAIllini35 summed up my thoughts pretty well. Not that I don’t see your reasons for skepticism, just feel differently about this one. I think Trent returns to form.
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