Probably worthy of its own thread but where will Andres Feliz fall on the all-time list of Illini transfers?
Hot take: Benetti's so good, he cancels Dakich's bigheadedness enough to make the games enjoyable to listen to.
Feliz has been off the charts for us this year. He has provided offense, rebounding, defense, poise in late-game situations, and leadership for an otherwise fairly young squad. He has contributed so many of the tangibles and intangibles that have helped take us to the next level. I am happiest for Ayo to experience our current success after all of the hard work and disappointment. But Feliz is a close second for me. I'm glad he transferred over and now I want him to be amply rewarded for it.Probably worthy of its own thread but where will Andres Feliz fall on the all-time list of Illini transfers?
Ken NormanWell....if you want MHO...outside of Kenny Battle...he is likely the best. Certainly the most unique at using his skills to the max. Never seen a player like him and would love to have him as a starter forever. It will be a long time before we see another player do what he does every night.
Does Kenny Norman count --- given his one year at Wabash Valley? He was clearly a better player than Feliz and got drafted in the first round. Along with Kendall Gill, he also qualifies on the Top 3 list of "Most Improved Illini" from year 1 to year 2 in the program.Well....if you want MHO...outside of Kenny Battle...he is likely the best. Certainly the most unique at using his skills to the max. Never seen a player like him and would love to have him as a starter forever. It will be a long time before we see another player do what he does every night.
Every game from this point forward is for a Championship.
Exactly. We control our destiny. The championship is on the line tomorrow. We win, we’re still in. If we lose, well, we’re going to need some more help again.This is only true if we beat Ohio State.
Thank you!!Outright
Winning a B1G championship is bigger than winning a round of 32 game IMO.
I really think the conference tourneys garner almost if not more interest and hype as the nc2a tourney....
The BTT is useless for teams that are already locks.Winning the B10 tourney would be a huge + for recruiting.....I really think the conference tourneys garner almost if not more interest and hype as the nc2a tourney....I mean the Sat. and Sun games of the B10 tourney are carried by CBS and lead into the selection show on Sunday evening....to win the B10 tourney would be very beneficial in many ways other than obviously making the nc2a
I’d trade sweet 16 for league title every time. But league title definitely still a major accomplishment.
The BTT is useless for teams that are already locks.
Being crowned Big Ten champion this year is SO tied with our chances increasing to make a Sweet Sixteen run, though. Plus, you just never know what's going to happen in the Tournament, and hanging another banner would do wonders for recruiting. As for this game, we have split our last four with OSU, with Underwood being 1-2 vs. the Buckeyes:
2018-19: W 63-56 at Ohio State
2018-19: L 77-67 vs. #19 Ohio State (Chicago, IL)
2017-18: L 75-67 at #17 Ohio State
2016-17: W 75-70 vs. Ohio State
However, we are 1-0 vs. OSU in our last 1 games in Columbus, soooooo ... This might surprise some people, but we actually lead the all-time series vs. OSU 106-78, including a very impressive 42-48 record in Columbus. Before Dee left campus, those numbers were 100-61 and 40-39.