Illinois 78, Iowa 76 POSTGAME

[PNWIllini]

We saw Illinois greatness today. Oskee Wow Wow everyone.

 

[Illinidpm]

So proud of these guys! Even getting screwed by the refs all game and almost a majority of these games, we still look good. If Gb can make some of those bunnies and Trent shoots more in rhythm we will be dangerous. The way damonte, kipper, Alan developing now late season... with Dre, ayo, and kofi being consistent - add GB and Trent to get going we are gonna go far!

 

[bartwa]

They only won by two at home against a really good team. Wonder how far they will they will drop on Kenpom.

 

[WhiteRhino]

Never easy!

 

[skyIdub]

Suck it Franny boy.

 

[Orangetool]

Iowa is a team of thuggish complainers from the coach on down.

Also an ugly team.

 

[jrichisamazing]

Watch Fran's halftime interview then watch Underwood's. I love our coach!

 

[illiniguy24]

I know we hate him. But man as a basketball player I have serious respect for Garza.

 

[Retro62]

As much as I loathe and despise Iowa...I still root for BIG teams in the Dance...Iowa may sorely test that practice

 

[Deleted member 29907]

We really need to close out teams better but still a pretty sweet win.

We need to stop playing a 30 second offensive possession starting at 4 mins left - completely took us out of our momentum. Yes, no stupid shots early in the clock (TF - I see you). Please, please, please - just keep the momentum - we let teams rest and we let up on D when we do that.

 

[Steelyunk]

Love this team. They fight. Literally. Ayo changed the narrative. Kofi changed the team. Damonte got lots of !!!! from dickheads like me - then he shut us up. Kipper finished strong and Feliz will be a beloved Illini forever. I-L-!!!!ing-L

 

[Orangetool]

Glad to see Damonte score early.

We needed it then and we don't win this game without his complete performance tonight.

 

[brownie832]

Could we PLEASE hit the front end of a 1&1? At least we didn't get the loss because of it today! Go ILLINI!

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

That was so satisfying...

 

[wpr]

So to carry over from the game thread...

When do we print up the Kofi is for Closers shirts?

KOFI is for closers!!!!

Great way to end the game thread Blabdunkand1

 

[Orangetool]

An unusually bad decision by Trent on the early three. Really have to understand the game situation there.

 

[whatahack]

Not able to watch. Any excitement in the handshake line at the end???

 

[BackThatPassUp]

We did not play a perfect game and still won and should've won more easily. They had role players give more than usual and they still lost. I think we're the better team 7 times out of ten.

 

[ILFaninFL]

Just going to say it ... I HATE IOWA

 

[Deleted member 29907]

I know we hate him. But man as a basketball player I have serious respect for Garza.

Yes, but at the next level - he's going to get his flailing arms ripped off and shoved down his throat. No way they put up with what he gets away with past college.

 

[POWURR]

KOFI is for closers, baby!!

 

[RIVERCITYCHIEF]

I about had a stroke when Trent took that 3 early in the clock I think after Ayos great save . I dont like missing FTs but if a mental mistake costs us that drives would have driven me nuts. 1 for 8 from three and taking that shot early in the clock i literally cussed at the screen when it left his hand!

 

[LouAlcinder]

Not able to watch. Any excitement in the handshake line at the end???

No issues, which is good because we don't need any problems going into the B10 tourney

 

[wpr]

My Fitbit is going haywire for someone just sitting on her sofa right now, but damn does it feel good.

Ah younglings, I was like this in the 80's. My wife couldn't believe how hard my heart was pounding while watching the games.

 

[FinalFour88]

Kipper was great tonight. Ayo is a SPECIAL player.

Have to give Garza's dad credit. After the game he gave Ayo a high-five as he went through the crowd. That was classy.