Game Thread: Illinois vs Rutgers

[spillini]

Can’t leave him open that long

 

[bombayIllini]

Execution!!!!!!
Again!!!

 

[Deleted member 746317]

Interesting you say that, I'm curious why as I haven't picked up on that. I remember he said several weeks ago in an interview that Ayo was his best friend.

That comment reminded me how incredibly cool it was that Dee would wear Deron's jersey around campus.

Yeah. Honestly not trying to be negative. I think it's possible to be very happy for your friend's success and at the same time feel a little nervous about being left behind. I'm not sensing (at all) any jealously or sense from Trent that he resents Ayo's success.

 

[spillini]

Got to say I’m loving the ball movement these days. Wish DMW was more of a scoring threat.

 

[WizardBill]

Yeah, I’ll stick with the over and UI by a dozen.

 

[GoIllini23]

Got to say I’m loving the ball movement these days. Wish DMW was more of a scoring threat.

I guess I am over negative, I would just like to see him contribute something positive

 

[Ga65]

Giorgi has been open for the three several times. Took those early and hit them but then not a good percentage. Has he been told not to take them?

 

[Deleted member 746317]

Giorgi having more success on O with his face to basket rather than back to basket so far. They've been pushing him out on his hook shots. Lot of muscle out there for Rutgers. Really like the fact that Giorgi can go to the hoop - takes me back to his training drill videos during recruitment and may be foreshadowing of more PF play from him next year.

 

[Deleted member 746317]

Would like to have seen AG get another couple of minutes at this point, but hard to argue that Ayo should not re-enter or that Feliz should come off ….

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Giorgi having more success on O with his face to basket rather than back to basket so far. They've been pushing him out on his hook shots. Lot of muscle out there for Rutgers. Really like the fact that Giorgi can go to the hoop - takes me back to his training drill videos during recruitment and may be foreshadowing of more PF play from him next year.

Was thinking the same - that “smooch” drive where he took his man from the top after nothing developed to pass to really showed what he’ll be capable of as a full time “4”.

 

[Illinifan533]

Been a while since Rutgers has missed a shot.

 

[RickBB]

Never expected that dunk from AJ. Awesomeness!

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Can’t imagine they’re shooting will keep up. That said, let’s get this lead to 6+ at half.

 

[Deleted member 746317]

So long as we beat Rutgers today (lol), I think I might start rooting for them in general. I think they are maybe one zippy guard away from being really fun team.

 

[GoIllini23]

Can’t stop em

 

[ejam21]

good take from damonte, need more of that type of burst from him

 

[skyIdub]

This is a really good game. Both teams, refs, execution......enjoying.

 

[Illiniguy13]

They can’t miss. Hope they cool off.

 

[Ga65]

Another young team that has some talent. Didn't think they shot well but always seem to be cured when playing us.

 

[GoIllini23]

One team really wants this game, one team thinks they just needed to show up

 

[OrangeAndBlueBlooded]

Giorgi has been open for the three several times. Took those early and hit them but then not a good percentage. Has he been told not to take them?

Probably. He's shooting 18% from three point range.

 

[Illinifan533]

Rutgers can't keep this up, can they?

 

[3DegreeIllini]

A month ago this game would have been over at 45-40.

 

[imjustsooffended]

Rutgers can't keep this up, can they?

They can if we keep playin S*** defense.......and apparently playing TU because??????????

 

[GoIllini23]

Rutgers can't keep this up, can they?

If we are not going to guard them, why not