sacraig
- The desert
Sure, but it takes a big chunk of the season for KenPom to be that locked into its expected outcomes. Predictions are only as good as the data they're based on.
Illinois 80, Iowa 75 Postgame
Sure, but it takes a big chunk of the season for KenPom to be that locked into its expected outcomes. Predictions are only as good as the data they're based on.
Punesguy
- Ft. Collins, CO
If you want to see a really classy young man, watch Luka's presser. He never made excuses, didn't complain about the refs and said he had to do better. If you want to see someone who makes a petulant child look good, watch Fran's presser. What a complete embarrassment to their University! I pray that we get to see them again at some point later in the year and I hope CJ is there so they have no excuses!
"And I still expect myself to be the best point guard in the country when I step foot out there. And I feel like I am."
Yep. And he's not even the best starting PG on his own team.
If I was a Big Ten ref and heard one of Frans pressers I wouldn’t give that SOB a call ever
Tacomallini
- Washington State
for me, last game against Iowa. Not being a wiseacre either.
BillyBob1
- Champaign
He’s Fredrickson’s buddy!
12:40 PM Eastern Time - just finished watching my DVR version of this game, so late to the dance (missed the live action because I was celebrating my 66th b-day with my kids and grandkids). WHAT A GREAT COLLEGE BASKETBALL GAME. But anyway for what its worth my observations:
1) Trent Frazier - maybe one of the top recruits of all-time for us.
2) Ayo is a killer - maybe one of the best Illini of all-time
3) Kofi - his dominance shows even when he doesn’t get a double-double.
4) Jacob Grandison - obviously deserves to be starting - huge impact.
5) DeMonte - still hugely important.
6) Curbleo - so enjoyable to watch!!!
7) I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!
8). Edit - I forgot, Iowa still has the most punchable faces of any team, any time
1) Trent Frazier - maybe one of the top recruits of all-time for us.
2) Ayo is a killer - maybe one of the best Illini of all-time
3) Kofi - his dominance shows even when he doesn’t get a double-double.
4) Jacob Grandison - obviously deserves to be starting - huge impact.
5) DeMonte - still hugely important.
6) Curbleo - so enjoyable to watch!!!
7) I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!
8). Edit - I forgot, Iowa still has the most punchable faces of any team, any time
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BillyBob1
- Champaign
That was one those plays where I was likebut they somehow didn't call it. Would like to see a replay because I sure thought they were going to call a travel. It did make up for the phantom call on Giorgi earlier in the half that Bardo called them out on.
When you watch someone make a layup, they always take 2 steps. That’s what Curbelo did.
Yep, even a significant portion of Hawkeyes posters realized he got the ball away before the third step landed. The kid is something else.
drsmitty74
- Rochester
Nope
His tone changed after that, but that was a very frustrated first few minutes out of him
BillyBob1
- Champaign
Remember early in the season they called some travels against Andre. Coach said he didn’t travel and said they needed to get this to the attention of head of officials. I don’t think this was an example, but I don’t think he travelled.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
Honestly, not much.
Title Odds
| TEAM | G | WINS | SHARE | SOLE | T4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 20 | 16.0 | 86 | 71 | 99.5 |
| Iowa | 20 | 13.2 | 11 | 4 | 80.5 |
| Illinois | 20 | 13.1 | 9 | 3 | 79.5 |
| Wisconsin | 20 | 13.0 | 10 | 3 | 76.3 |
| Ohio St. | 20 | 12.2 | 3 | 1 | 58.0 |
| Purdue | 20 | 11.7 | 1 | 0 | 44.6 |
| Minnesota | 20 | 9.9 | 0 | 0 | 10.4 |
| Rutgers | 20 | 9.7 | 0 | 0 | 5.4 |
| Indiana | 20 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 4.1 |
| Penn St. | 20 | 8.1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 |
| Maryland | 20 | 8.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.6 |
| Northwestern | 20 | 6.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 |
| Michigan St. | 20 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Nebraska | 20 | 3.6 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Michigan is still the prohibitive favorite to win the title.
For everyone noting the quick 5 second call, i humbly submit that the quick counting started even earlier. Here is Curbelo after passing the ball with 35.0 seconds on the clock as he is called for 3 seconds in the lane (the call is made in the split second after the release):
Here he is three seconds earlier at 38.0 seconds on the clock:
Curbelo still has his dribble and is entirely outside the lane. Is that how three seconds works?
Here he is three seconds earlier at 38.0 seconds on the clock:
Curbelo still has his dribble and is entirely outside the lane. Is that how three seconds works?
Tacomallini
- Washington State
I think limited minutes for DMFW, no Griffin, and no Feliz also contributed to this more collegial game
The win over Duke was fairly impressive, but that game lacked the entertainment value of tonight’s game.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
I also have to wonder if there was a conversation had with the team after two heated games with PSU. That fight is good but it's better to see it in points on the board than double techs. Just speculation on my part
I just listened to his interview -and agree that for the first 30-60 seconds Fran sounded like a real dick. But he calmed down after that and I don’t hate him as much as I use to.
Great game start to finish! Such a good feeling to see the entire team play so well. Loved the intensity. New guys are really showing up and our vets played like studs,
A few observations after re watching the game:
1. Iowa players got away with travelling twice in the 1st half. Of course Georgie was called for steps when he didn't. That's 3 possessions that should have been different. Ugh.
2. Georgie played really hard, loved his effort, but wow is he off offensively. Sad for him cause I like him so much, but he's not helping us there.
3. That was only 4 seconds on that last inbound play. Ref blew whistle at 4 count. Ball was in air on whistle.
4. Iowa is good. We legit were better!
5. So sad we couldn't be there. That would have been so much fun.
A few observations after re watching the game:
1. Iowa players got away with travelling twice in the 1st half. Of course Georgie was called for steps when he didn't. That's 3 possessions that should have been different. Ugh.
2. Georgie played really hard, loved his effort, but wow is he off offensively. Sad for him cause I like him so much, but he's not helping us there.
3. That was only 4 seconds on that last inbound play. Ref blew whistle at 4 count. Ball was in air on whistle.
4. Iowa is good. We legit were better!
5. So sad we couldn't be there. That would have been so much fun.
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As much as I dislike Iowa Basketball, the University of Iowa has an elite writing program.
You and Oprah!
blackdog
- Champaign
Thats why I want to see the replay because it looked pretty wild live but I can believe he didn't travel. Never got a good look at when he picked the ball up.