Game Thread: Illinois at Michigan State

[thehass]

I'm wondering if we can hit our butt with both hands from 3 point range.

 

[illiniguy24]

Frustrating first half so far but promising we are still in it. 0 for whatever (8?) from 3 and Kofi in foul trouble the last 8-10 minutes. Get him back in the game and make some shots and we are ballin.

 

[Deleted member 29907]

I really wish goaltending was a reviewable play.

Clear goaltending. Ayo puts it right on the backboard with his length. He doesn't leave room for a block before the ball hits the board

 

[skyIdub]

My word...Giorgi is just magical in the post. His footwork and touch are just made for that. Let it be.

 

[the national]

What’s the technical all about?

 

[Halloweenie]

Trent is abysmal tonight. Hope he gets it going in second half.

 

[QCillini48]

Trent didnt even look at the basket on that last free throw

 

[Sneaky john ekey]

Tevian Jones can’t guard anyone it’s awful. This is why he doesn’t play for all of you wondering.

 

[thehass]

I like Kofi's potential but GB is a more polished post player.

 

[QCillini48]

Nice pass Tev!!

 

[oldman]

How many shots have we made from more than 8 feet? Any?

 

[Jon]

Tev with the best pass so far

 

[QCillini48]

I like Kofi's potential but GB is a more polished post player.

He needs to be more of a focus for our offense down there if we are going to be successful in this conference this year.

 

[LarryGotFouled]

Tevian Jones can’t guard anyone it’s awful. This is why he doesn’t play for all of you wondering.

He does look stiff and awkward. Like he is still growing into his body.

 

[LarryGotFouled]

Allan effing Griffen!!

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

If I told you pre-game we’d start out down 11-2, go 0-11 on threes, and get hosed on 5+ calls... what would you guess for a halftime score.

 

[LarryGotFouled]

That is the worst call I've ever seen.

 

[CentralILLini]

What kind of call is that!?

 

[Halloweenie]

End with total bs call.

 

[Hopingfor500]

A straw man argument away from your original point- that Kofi just plays bully ball and dominates against smaller, inferior opponents. He’s had really good games against 2 of the top 5 bigs in the conference so far this season.

9 and 8 is a really good game? It you're talking about a really good big man, that you want to run offense through....that doesn't cut it.

You want a more direct comment? He's soft with the ball, he doesn't go up strong, he doesn't play through contact and he doesn't finish close to the rim. I saw him get stuffed once already and get it knocked around because he brings the ball down....same scenario against Missouri.

If you want to run offense through your center in this league....18 and 9 needs to be the EXPECTATION. If he gives them that, this is a 10 win Big Ten team because they can run offense through him.... allowing for more inside/outside action.

9 and 8 on 4 of 7 shooting vs Maryland is not "a really good game". It's a sound game and a contribution vs a really good game and a game changer.

 

[skyIdub]

Lmao at that call.....whatever.

 

[CubsWin]

Worst shooting Illinois team ever? That sounds like an overreaction, but is it?

 

[jrmarcus]

BS BS BS how isn't that an offensive foul?

 

[foby]

Worst shooting Illinois team ever? That sounds like an overreaction, but is it?

A big one

 

[foby]

Horrible call