Illinois 78, Iowa 76 POSTGAME
Don't think he will make that mistake again but his shooting is atrocious.
To do damage in the tourney, need Trent hitting open shots.
To do damage in the tourney, need Trent hitting open shots.
B1G Tournament Seeding (SI B1G preview):
1) Wisconsin (6) +5
2) Michigan State (1) -1
3) Maryland (2) -1
4) Illinois (7) +3
5) Iowa (8) +3
6) Penn State (10) +4
7) Ohio State (3) -4
8) Rutgers (11) +3
9) Michigan (5) -4
10) Purdue (4) -6
11) Indiana (9) -2
12) Minnesota (12) 0
13) Northwestern (14) +1
14) Nebraska (13) -1
1) Wisconsin (6) +5
2) Michigan State (1) -1
3) Maryland (2) -1
4) Illinois (7) +3
5) Iowa (8) +3
6) Penn State (10) +4
7) Ohio State (3) -4
8) Rutgers (11) +3
9) Michigan (5) -4
10) Purdue (4) -6
11) Indiana (9) -2
12) Minnesota (12) 0
13) Northwestern (14) +1
14) Nebraska (13) -1
OurMottoisOskeeWowWow
- Illinois
I'm sorry to bring this up but I was a senior in college the last time Illinois was heading to the NCAA tournament which was 7 years ago. I'm happy to actually be excited on Selection Sunday. I'm so happy for the coaching staff, the team and the fan base.
Fran was composed
SuperMetroid
- Evanston
I was hoping that was going to be a ‘no, no, no, yes!’ type moment. Trent is just slumping bigtime.
I hope Garza goes pro and does well next year. I dont wanna deal with him or the Refs giving him calls. Big difference playing here that in Iowa.
Kip played great!
Kip played great!
This feels so good, guys we are back tonight was worth the wait
My virtual game ball goes to Kipper. On Senior Day, I wanna honor the young man not just for his play today, but for the effort and perseverance - the heart - that he has given throughout his time as an Illini.
To me, Kipper's effort and contribution today, on his Senior Day, is symbolic of the entire resurrection of Illini basketball glory that we've experienced in this single season.
I think Kipper must have gone through something in these past years similar to all of us as Illini basketball fans. And through it all, Kipper persisted, kept grinding, held out hope, and above all, he allowed his love of the Illini basketball team to sustain a radiating faith within, a faith that allowed him to pass through immeasurable periods of darkness. Unlike others who transferred out, or reneged on verbal or written commitments to our program, Kipper stayed with it through incredible waves and layers of hardship. Not just the losing, but the criticism by media and fans alike that most certainly reached his ears, but somehow never breached his heart deeply enough to poison his dedication to the team. Think about how disgusted we feel as fans when we experience the sour, rotted taste of losing. Now think about how much more intimate of a pain and disgust it must have be for the players themselves, especially when it is their effort or talent or intelligence or heart that is called into question alongside those losses.
Even though we don't lift the weights and we don't play the games, I think I can put words to a feeling inside of all of us when I say: it has been real psychological and emotional labor supporting this team over the past decade+. And to me, when I saw Kipper makin them plays, skying out of nowhere to get those hustle rebounds to give our team extra possessions - when I saw Kip making a meaningful impact in what would eventually be another memorable, down-to-the-wire Illini victory in a season full of them - it gave to me this revelation: Kipper deserves this game and this season so much, just as all of us as Illini Nation deserve this.
So, my virtual game ball, covered in blood and sweat and perhaps a few Malcolm Hill tears, or perhaps encrusted in the tiny, light-capturing jewels bestowed to champions - it is up to your imagination to decide - goes to Kipper Nichols. And it also goes to all of you, all of us, this equally virtual community that has gathered together through this forum and shared in a truly beautiful arrangement of emotions this season. A season of vindication and redemption for Kip, for the legacy of Illini basketball, for all of us.
- 0n3
To me, Kipper's effort and contribution today, on his Senior Day, is symbolic of the entire resurrection of Illini basketball glory that we've experienced in this single season.
I think Kipper must have gone through something in these past years similar to all of us as Illini basketball fans. And through it all, Kipper persisted, kept grinding, held out hope, and above all, he allowed his love of the Illini basketball team to sustain a radiating faith within, a faith that allowed him to pass through immeasurable periods of darkness. Unlike others who transferred out, or reneged on verbal or written commitments to our program, Kipper stayed with it through incredible waves and layers of hardship. Not just the losing, but the criticism by media and fans alike that most certainly reached his ears, but somehow never breached his heart deeply enough to poison his dedication to the team. Think about how disgusted we feel as fans when we experience the sour, rotted taste of losing. Now think about how much more intimate of a pain and disgust it must have be for the players themselves, especially when it is their effort or talent or intelligence or heart that is called into question alongside those losses.
Even though we don't lift the weights and we don't play the games, I think I can put words to a feeling inside of all of us when I say: it has been real psychological and emotional labor supporting this team over the past decade+. And to me, when I saw Kipper makin them plays, skying out of nowhere to get those hustle rebounds to give our team extra possessions - when I saw Kip making a meaningful impact in what would eventually be another memorable, down-to-the-wire Illini victory in a season full of them - it gave to me this revelation: Kipper deserves this game and this season so much, just as all of us as Illini Nation deserve this.
So, my virtual game ball, covered in blood and sweat and perhaps a few Malcolm Hill tears, or perhaps encrusted in the tiny, light-capturing jewels bestowed to champions - it is up to your imagination to decide - goes to Kipper Nichols. And it also goes to all of you, all of us, this equally virtual community that has gathered together through this forum and shared in a truly beautiful arrangement of emotions this season. A season of vindication and redemption for Kip, for the legacy of Illini basketball, for all of us.
- 0n3
Andre, thank you for what you've brought to the culture, what you bring to each game, and the will to show the youngsters how to get after it on every play.
Kipper, thank you for responding in a way that a senior should, for being an ultimate team player in more often than not, not the best of times.
Tyler, thank you for being a steadying influence when our team of change needed the assistance, way to help build the culture with your father.
Samson, thank you for your tireless efforts to make the starters better and being a ILLINI for us!
Thank you to all the seniors, wished they all could have gotten some minutes. Regardless, they will remember this season, as we the fans will, a team full of talent, built to rely on each other and play the game mostly the way it should be played for this university!
Kipper, thank you for responding in a way that a senior should, for being an ultimate team player in more often than not, not the best of times.
Tyler, thank you for being a steadying influence when our team of change needed the assistance, way to help build the culture with your father.
Samson, thank you for your tireless efforts to make the starters better and being a ILLINI for us!
Thank you to all the seniors, wished they all could have gotten some minutes. Regardless, they will remember this season, as we the fans will, a team full of talent, built to rely on each other and play the game mostly the way it should be played for this university!
He's a shooter, he needs to keep shooting.
I am so happy For Kip and really happy for DW i hope the Frank in him keeps coming out
Another reason Trent may be off in shooting is all of the energy he is using on defense. The legs may be a bit more tired than they were when he wasn't working so hard on defense.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
It took him 30 minute to get to the press room, so I'd hope he would be lol
That was the most respectful, thoughtful and flat out classy response by Kipper. Did anyone else hear his response when he was asked about what made him go today?
blackdog
- Champaign
Best thing I've ever seen! BU is a legend!
I was shocked with starting lineup that put us in a hole.
Absolutely love Kippers game tonight, I'm so happy for him!
Damonte Freakn Williams making shots, playing defense like glue.
Ayo, needs to be signed by the Cubs, we need a Closer and he is that!!!!!
Finally, why do we run the wheels off teams to o ly slow the game down and milk the clock? I hate it. Keep pushing til final buzzer, IT HAS COST US SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEAR.
Great season men, coaches, trainers, and fans. KUDOS
Absolutely love Kippers game tonight, I'm so happy for him!
Damonte Freakn Williams making shots, playing defense like glue.
Ayo, needs to be signed by the Cubs, we need a Closer and he is that!!!!!
Finally, why do we run the wheels off teams to o ly slow the game down and milk the clock? I hate it. Keep pushing til final buzzer, IT HAS COST US SEVERAL TIMES THIS YEAR.
Great season men, coaches, trainers, and fans. KUDOS
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
We're happy for you, the team, all the fans. I hope this recommences what was an annual expectation. When I was in school and for years afterward, with rare exceptions, it was a foregone conclusion that we'd be in the tournament. The only question was the seed and region, and how far we might go. That should be baseline at Illinois. I believe BU is getting us there.
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