Anyone happen to take a vacation in Italy during the 2011 Illini trip?
This is how I see it. The offense needs to be created to take advantage of Kofi's size and Giorgi's skills around the basket. Most teams don't have two bigs that can defend both of those skill sets, so creating the mismatches will be key. Hopefully the overseas trip will give them a chance to experiment with that some. If they figure that out, we could be really good offensively. If Giorgi becomes primarily a 3 shooter I have less confidence.
Getting the country primed for the next few Illini teams!This probably doesn't belong here but I don't know where else. Big Ten Network is replaying the IL/MSU game (the good one) this coming Thursday at 11 a.m. And again June 9 at 1:30 p.m. for those junkies like me who need a basketball fix. Also on the 9th is the IL/IU game from 1989 when we beat Bobby Knight at the buzzer at Indiana. 11 a.m. Actually it is only an hour and it is called an "enhanced" show so it might not be the whole game but rather parts of it with interviews. And they are doing a piece on the Flyin' Illini 1989 right after at 12.
Thanks for the heads up! I’ll enjoy every minute of these shows.This probably doesn't belong here but I don't know where else. Big Ten Network is replaying the IL/MSU game (the good one) this coming Thursday at 11 a.m. And again June 9 at 1:30 p.m. for those junkies like me who need a basketball fix. Also on the 9th is the IL/IU game from 1989 when we beat Bobby Knight at the buzzer at Indiana. 11 a.m. Actually it is only an hour and it is called an "enhanced" show so it might not be the whole game but rather parts of it with interviews. And they are doing a piece on the Flyin' Illini 1989 right after at 12.
Got a link?Nba draft junkie got a great vid breakdown ayo offense game
Thanks! Can’t wait for the season to begin!
Thanks for the heads up! I’ll enjoy every minute of these shows.
This guy is pretty good...
Our man kbattle33 in the comments.
Our man kbattle33 in the comments.
This guy is pretty good...
I hope we make some noise next year, because Ayo won't be around any longer than that.
Ayo or kbattle33?Have we offered him yet?
Ayo or kbattle33?
Legend.
Have you watched the NBA lately? The game is no longer an iso game, at least not in the playoff games I have been watching. The level of ball handling, passing, and shooting is nothing short of amazing. Now, if you are referring to James Harden, then you probably have a point. I personally like the rule change.Don't like the proposed rule in regard to the 3 pt. line. Don't have the Illinois 3 pt. stats in front of me, but moving line back another 16 inches is significant. Couple coaches on the committee said this would open the game up more. Open the lanes up to the basket. I don't want the college game to look more like the pro game. Watching more iso basketball is not as fun for me as seeing passing, cutting, and moving without the ball. I'd be more inclined to clog the lanes to the basket. Shooting %'s will go down. The line right now is a shot teams usually have to respect and yet look at some of the %'s the Illini and other teams put through the year. Three guys standing around watching on offense (which is already a part of the college game) isn't what i want to see more of.
Samba is the mystery to me, certainly hoping for ~20 mins from him also but have no idea if that is realistic. Giorgi/Kofi strong starters but backup is the question. Kipper has some ability but no confidence last year. Was it the role, playing bigger men, or just a funk that he will get over. We need a major improvement from at least two men to give us any depth.So I think it’s reasonable to hope that the combo of Kofi/Samba/Kouma can give us 30 minutes per game. Absent foul trouble I think Giorgi gives us 30 as well. That leaves 20 minutes up for grabs in the front court. Hopefully Tevian/Kipper can fill those minutes.
I am really hoping Tevian takes a step forward. For whatever reason, Kipper is just not comfortable at all running the pinch post. I think playing there is a big part of what drove him into a funk last year. The year before (Underwood’s first year). He was able to play on the perimeter more and that’s when he had the most success (ie Mich State).
If we can have a replacement level front court we should be in good shape. Go Illini!