kiwanegarris22
- South Carolina
Thank God BU has changed his defensive approach! It was maddening to watch over the past two seasons.
That was a great Settles story during the pre-game explaining how it came about.
Illinois 54, Rutgers 51 POSTGAME
That was a great Settles story during the pre-game explaining how it came about.
I'd be tempted to say that this second-place spot we're in is a fluke and that the Illini are bound to return to the pack, but this is why I'm not so sure that's going to happen.
Gotta tip your cap to Rutgers. A lot of our offensive issues were caused by their nastiness on defense. We couldn't get clean looks in our half court sets. Once we got out in transition a bit, we figured some things out.
That's a quality team over there. I look for a similar game next time we meet them in Piscataway.
That's a quality team over there. I look for a similar game next time we meet them in Piscataway.
That would be awesome, but the past couple games have me wanting more. 13-7 and double bye in the BTT. It will be tough but very possible. The thing I loved the most about the past 2 games is our offense got better in the 2nd half. Every game in this conference is a dog fight and being able to make those adjustments is huge.
Loyalillini10
- Urbana, IL
Loved the toughness to close out. Huge win.
I’ve thought all year this team is lacking a closer. I think Ayo has learned from his past mistakes and has become the closer we desperately lacked.
Yes, I reminded myself to remember this one on one those nights where we get rooked on the road.
Tend to agree with you. Only 6 games into league play so plenty of movement can happen. But that's for every team. Will be an interesting season.
It’s a defensive compliment really
kiwanegarris22
- South Carolina
It's been a looooonnnnnnnnggggggg 10 years.
Our strong defense (plus Kofi in the middle + a 5-star handling the ball at the end of games) tells me it might not be a mirage.
Our strong defense (plus Kofi in the middle + a 5-star handling the ball at the end of games) tells me it might not be a mirage.
kiwanegarris22
- South Carolina
Time to take my first peek at 2020 NCAA opening round venues. Haven't done that in six years.
Very very happy right now. That was a brawl and we came out on top.
Up to 32 in Kenpom
The guy slid his hip and leg into the Illini player. It was a good call.
chrisRunner7
- Spokane, WA
Damonte has a good attitude and good effort, but I can't see him improving much from here on out... he's like a slightly worse version of Chester Frazier. Only reason he's probably still starting is Griffin still picks up quick freshman fouls... but AG is gonna force Underwood to start him soon.
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Invisible and Bulletproof
- Miracle Mile
Count me among those expecting to dislike Jess Settles but who came away impressed.
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Down to 32. We were 30 before the game.
kiwanegarris22
- South Carolina
I'm going to rate C. Frazier a 6.0/10.0 during his senior year. He was a good contributor. I think DW might be a 3.0 at the midpoint of his Jr. season.
Tacomallini
- Washington State
Kudos to the team for (mostly) staying out of foul trouble in a pretty physical game. Kipper had 4, Trent and Andres had 3 but didn't feel like it was a factor.
Kudos to the woman who's in the 1st row every home game directly across from the Illinois bench. Ayo hits 2 big free throws to go up 2 with 1:35 left and she snaps around and starts yelling at the crowd to get on the feet and cheer.
Kudos to the woman who's in the 1st row every home game directly across from the Illinois bench. Ayo hits 2 big free throws to go up 2 with 1:35 left and she snaps around and starts yelling at the crowd to get on the feet and cheer.