- Virginia
Akinjo shooting 22% from the field so far... I'll take Ayo's 57% 
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Pregame: Illinois vs Georgetown, Tuesday, November 13th, 7:30pm CT, FS1
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I am excited to be excited about IL Basketball
I live in the DMV area and one thing is for sure we will not be out coached on Tuesday
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Can't wait to see the team for the first time in person at the SFC Tuesday. I had business make me miss the games so far this fall. You can learn a lot more watching in person than watching on TV.
You worry too much. We are a tournament team. These guys are going to surprise a lot of teams and fans!
Agree Georgetown will be a good test for new guys.
btw... MS is averaging 17PPG and 8RPG for Missouri in first 2 outings. One was a blowout by Iowa St..
btw... MS is averaging 17PPG and 8RPG for Missouri in first 2 outings. One was a blowout by Iowa St..
- Virginia
I'll have what she's having....
Seriously, hope it goes this way, but it really depends on Adonis' return and contribution. We're going to need a big body in the paint to defend. I am just not sure he's a shot blocker. We got beat off the dribble multiple times last game. Tevian recovered to block his guy and Giorgi helped from the weak side to swat one away. Giorgi is probably the better potential to do that (Egwu-esque shall we say) given his foot speed. Hopefully he'll recognize the need and ability there and we'll see more of that.
Seriously, hope it goes this way, but it really depends on Adonis' return and contribution. We're going to need a big body in the paint to defend. I am just not sure he's a shot blocker. We got beat off the dribble multiple times last game. Tevian recovered to block his guy and Giorgi helped from the weak side to swat one away. Giorgi is probably the better potential to do that (Egwu-esque shall we say) given his foot speed. Hopefully he'll recognize the need and ability there and we'll see more of that.
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- Charleston
The time is " IDKWMSI O'CLOCK "
Walken : Jimmy, it's IDKWMSI O'CLOCK
Jimmy : But he's averaging
Walken : Wow, I thought you could tell time....WOW
- Virginia
Rebounds are good, but if you're getting blown by for a layup - low odds of a rebound in that case. Two different situations - in one, your helping to defend an easy shot, for the rebound, more likely an outside, mid range shot. Even Giorgi won't rebound a layup.
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Wonder what the attendance will be like for tomorrow night? Was presently surprised with the turnout for Evansville.
Seems about right. I'm thinking IL -5.5
We were more impressive in our one game, but that's a tiny sample size, and against an inferior team.
We won't match-up well on the inside, but pressure D should be a problem for them. Also, having a young team at home is a big plus for us.
Our guards should be a handful for them on both ends, especially with their weakness for turnovers.
We were more impressive in our one game, but that's a tiny sample size, and against an inferior team.
We won't match-up well on the inside, but pressure D should be a problem for them. Also, having a young team at home is a big plus for us.
Our guards should be a handful for them on both ends, especially with their weakness for turnovers.
If this game is close....within 5 points under 2 minutes remaining...it will be interesting to see how the team responds to that situation....alot of young players....how do they keep or will they keep their composure in a tight game...also FT....we were 7 of 14 against Evansville....hoping we win but would like to see how they would handle this situation....could tell us a lot about this team and what we can expect down the road
I think this is a great point. Over the last few years, I feel like the team has failed to run offense, stick to its scouting report and make sound decisions in crunch time in a lot of games. It drives me crazy watching the team hang in games for 38 minutes and then blow it in the last 2 by going to iso possessions on offense that don’t make the opponent work and giving up easy points on defense after selling out going for steals or over-helping and leaving shooters wide open. I didn’t get to watch as many games last year, so I don’t know if this improved at all with Underwood. Being able to handle these situations is what toughness means to me. Hopefully we exhibit some this year and going forward.
Looking at Adonis De La Rosa 0.6 blocks per game against inferior MAC competition and now coming off an ACL I wouldn't expect alot in that department. He seems more like a space eater who should be able to split time with Giorgi when we need a big man to take up other big bodies rather than against teams where we can space the floor. Curious about whether or not they may speed up his recovery because he will be desperately wanted against Gonzaga's lineup which starts 3 6'8 forwards.
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- Elmhurst
Hope this isn't that tight, but, yes, it'll be very interesting to see how we respond in crunch time. At the risk of stating the obvious, there's an awful lot of room for improvement there.
Tempering many expectations until after Maui, but this team exceeded my expectations against Evansville. Excited for this game, should be a good test, their big man is something we will see multiple times this year. If Giorgi can contain him, this team can go far. If not, we better hope Kane/Adonis can add something different/better. So far, the latter doesn't seem to be overly important, but of course, Evansville is in a different stratosphere wrt to GT.
- the Front Range
your consistent optimism is really refreshing with all these debbie downers. Lets let the kids plan and figure it out. We'll see how much they can grow by tournament time. It'll be a fun season.
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