Illinois 77, UNLV 74 POSTGAME
we finished at kenpom #102 last yr. we are at 107 now early...barely head of rutgers and behind mizzou at 95. If we can get to kenpos 80s or 90s this year that will show that we are progressing. With our schedule I dont think we will be able to gauge progress on record. If we win 7 games in conf I think we will at least be in kenpoms top 80. currently all b10 teams except for rutgers and us are in top 54 and 8 are in kenpom top 30.
You really have to like his athleticism. Being pretty new to the game, he’s kind of raw. It will be fun watching him progress.
What the hell, why not ask for Lebron James?
illini80
- Forgottonia
I'd take that in a heartbeat. Curious where you see 7 B10 wins coming from though.
So at center we won't be any good until we someone the caliber of:
A top 6 draft pick, 2 National POYs, and a 3 time all american. Until then we will never be good. Makes sense. Us and every other non blood blood then.
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UNLV lost to Valpo at home
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Tom Izzo does the exact same thing, but he will do it when they’re up by 20 against a team like UNLV.
I lowkey like Griffin more than Ayo so far.
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I see what you’re saying, but people need to realize fans are not privy to how a coach truly interacts with his players. We know very little about Underwood’s personal relationship with these kids. I’m sure he shows plenty of love to these players too.
GortTheRobot
- North Bethesda, Maryland
My favorite play of the whole game was Samba, in a broken play, turning and driving hard to the basket for two. The instinct is there, just needs more time. Just imagine his motor coupled with more strength...very hopeful.
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So a coach has to achieve certain results to earn their right to coach to their style? If anyone has an issue with BU’s style they should write a letter to JW, he surely evaluated his sideline demeanor before stroking the check.
THIS IS BIG TIME ATHLETICS, I’m not sure those complaining about BU’s style understand what that truly means. There are coaches as hard or harder than him coaching youth sports!
I don’t advocate one style over another, but BU is not out of line IMO. He’s trying to instill his passion and desire to be successful. Goto the football board and see all the posters complaining about Lovies laid back style.
My daughter gets undressed constantly by her 7th grade travel team coach and I have supported him 90% of the time. As long as a coach doesn’t cross that line I’m good with it.
I haven’t been a supporter of BU, but I have no issues with his style. He also shows love to the same players he rips!
A "what the f you doing" on TV is not cool. Feliz made a play that is ok in 95% of situations but not when your trying to run clock.
Well, for whatever reason/s, the kids did not pick up BU's O/D. After the tOSU game, BU mentioned that coaches had been stressing to Kipper to get in the lane ..........................................................................for 18 months.
On the flip side seems to me the two bigs (GB and SK) have picked up their roles pretty good (outside of fouling 40 ft from the basket
). So, I would suggest that the team grind it out between the next three games - each a week apart. Come Jan this team should rock and roll.
The potential is clearly there (IMVVHO).
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Again, I’m not saying I think BU’s actions are correct 100% of the time. All I’m saying is I don’t think he’s ever crossed a line. If he has then there would be disciplinary actions opposed against him. He’s can be a hard nosed S.O.B. whose feeling the pressure, but so far I haven’t seen anything that many other coaches do.
So many coaches want to portray a certain image, but I can tell you from experience and knowing many others that have played at a high level, there’s a lot that goes on that most would call a coaches head for. These are highly driven, intense men, and they don’t get to that level of coaching without certain traits.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Buddy of mine was complaining about Chris Collins constantly chewing his guys out during games. I was a little surprised, but he said they all do it at this level.
they’re there. we aren’t as bad as many of you think.
Illinivek23
- Gurnee
Remember past years when freshman could barely get some playing time? We have 3-5 getting key minutes - gonna take some.time. I think we are looking improved - made layups and hit some runners. Seemed to being running the O without the pinch handoff, except a few times.
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Many do, and many are complete A Holes at practice; worse than games, but they get paid millions to produce a big time product.
Bottom line is that it is a privilege, not a right to play at this level, or any level for that matter, especially when a school pays an athlete.
Most kids know this and as long as a coach doesn’t “pick” on a player, they’re all able to deal with it. These kids are tougher than we give them credit for.
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Samba screams of a tall-athletic kid that could be dominant as a JR! I try to think about Greg E. catching the ball at the pinch post and his defender over-helping to the cutter side. He just stands there. Kane read it immediately and took it straight to the hoop and finished strong. OA could earn his money with GB and Kane alone over the next 36 months!
Illini_1979
- Oregon
I, too, have some concerns when I see BU yell at a player on the sidelines. There are other ways to get the point across. However, it is probably best to get the point across at the time when the player makes the mistake than waiting until later. So, it appears that this is his style and we need to get used to it. I doubt that a bunch of message board posters will get him to change.
That said, he does seem to have a softer side at times too:
10 or so post in and i already see somebody boo hooing about Underwood getting after Feliz toward the end of the game. He should have that was a bad entry to GB under the circumstances. No need for that pass. These guys are men they can take it.