58% from the field
75% from the line
63% from the 3
Millwe 3 for 3 from 3
I think we will all be satisfied with a repeat performance.
Pregame: Illinois at Northwestern, Thursday, January 7th, 8:00pm CT, BTN
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75% from the line
63% from the 3
Millwe 3 for 3 from 3
I think we will all be satisfied with a repeat performance.
I think you should make the same claim about illinois. After Ayo, Frazier, Da’Monte, Kofi, and Curbelo we have Giorgi and Miller. Behind them there’s a drop off to Hawkins, Grandison, and BBV. So that’s 7+1-2+ others.
Right now my eye test is as follows: Michigan looks like the best team in the league. Iowa won at Rutgers (unlike Illinois). Wisc, then Rutgers, then Illinois. The league is solid from top to bottom. Not every team is top 25, but every team is top 75. Illinois needs another big to produce (BBV, Hawkins, GB) consistenly, not turn the ball over as much, and shoot 70% from the line to move up in the pecking order IMO. Until then, they will lose some games they shouldn't. The other comments about overrated teams and bad teams is specious at best.
Iowa lost at Minnesota and Illinois beat Minnesota by 17, so why not base your opinion on that versus a 2 point win and a 3 pt loss for the teams at Rutgers. Wisconsin lost at home to a poor Maryland team. The best team will be decided at The end of the season but now it is just everyone's personal opoinion.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
just checked and they already have 2 road wins.....my bad....
True...like I said it is my eye test...Minny defeated Mich St by 25, so is Ill 42 pts better than Mich St?
Northwestern drops out of the top 25 after getting embarrassed by scUM
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We actually beat Minny by 27, but further bolsters your point.
Name a true final four team in any league other than Gonzaga or Baylor? For all we know Iowa could lose in the second round and Wisconsin could make it to the final four. Also, if you aren't Gonzaga there are hardly any gimmes for any top 25 team out there. Especially in the Big. This season will be chaotic and exciting because anyone can beat anyone in this league.
I have a sneaky feeling this will be Adam Miller’s best conference game of the season to this point, being back in Chi-town area
Not saying that at all, just can't say Iowa is better than Illinois because of two close games at Rutgers had different endings. I also believe Illinois is better than Wisconsin.
Agreed
Turnover-ration ( Iowa - 1st - Ilini 14th,
Free throw percentage (Iowa 73% Illini 68%)
Our field gold and 3 point shooting is ahead of Iowa
Rebounding is about equal
Numbers confirm what we already know, cut down on turnovers, make more free throws
https://bigten.org/stats.aspx?path=mbball&year=2020
Come out with a fast start
Tuesday Neb/Purdue game has been postponed
Our positive test rate in Omaha is 34% and 40% in Lincoln, so would I be surprised if this one was on the Huskers? No. Not at all.
It also will mark a full calendar year since Nebraska has won a B1G mens basketball game.
A ray of optimism...this offense is probably at its statistical floor for the year.
Miller and Trent have combined for more than 50% of our 3pt attempts in B1G games this year and are shooting 29%.
Once either of those two guys start making their shots, and they will, this offense is going to flambe some teams.
Miller and Trent have combined for more than 50% of our 3pt attempts in B1G games this year and are shooting 29%.
Once either of those two guys start making their shots, and they will, this offense is going to flambe some teams.
Illwinsagain
- Cary, IL
This is not a good sign. Stay healthy fellas.
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Word choice "like".
illiniswish09
- Northwest Suburbs
We are the most talented team in the league. But are we currently the best TEAM in the league right now? I can’t say we are with complete confidence. I’d like to say in a month we will all be fully believing we are both the most talented/best team in the conference.
NW concerns me immensely. Don't think for a second the won't come out hot. Illini need to run them into the ground and score early and often. Much depends on Frazier and Miller hitting shots and Ayo being aggressive from the git go. Not too concerned about defense as they understand they have to bring it, but slow starts hitting shots, not getting Kofi the ball early, turnovers, and poor FF shooting have to stay in Champaign. Kofi has to bully them as well as being aware he has shooters open on the perimeter and getting it back out quickly if doubled. Conditioning and depth will pay off if there are no sustained scoring droughts.
But if this game gets slowed down and Illini shoot sub 60% from the line, this game will go in the L column.
Which big is going to be "Good Kipper" in Evanston? Hawk or Grand? One of them must.
But if this game gets slowed down and Illini shoot sub 60% from the line, this game will go in the L column.
Which big is going to be "Good Kipper" in Evanston? Hawk or Grand? One of them must.
I would really like to see shot-fakes and drives to the basket from Ace Wolf against Northwestern, even if it means picking up an offensive foul. Get the ball on the floor a couple of times with aggressiveness and it'll open things up from the arc.
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