I check the guide, it is usually the next day or two. It does not appear the BTN will re-broadcast the exhibition games at this time.
Pregame: Illinois vs St. Francis (IL.) (Exhibition), Saturday, October 23rd, 8:00pm CT, B1G+
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Pretty likely to start the season.
If the starting lineup changes at some point, who do you think will mix it up? My guess would be Hutch for either Damonte or Grandison. Not because they are underperforming, but because he is that good.
I think most likely candidate right now is Hutch, but CH could also slide into the starting rotation at some point.
And if/when a change happens, I don’t think it will necessarily be driven by how “good” Hutch or CH are but it will really be about balancing out the first and second units. If the second unit is scoring okay but needs defense/rebounding, probably makes sense to swap out DMW for Hutch in the starters. If the first team could use another shot creator, same change. If we could use a little more length on the first team, swap in CH for Grandi, etc.
I believe BU has said Hutch has the potential to be a plus defender and rumor always was he gave Ayo fits during his sit out year so if that’s the case I’m really excited by all the versatility of this team.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
Plummer and Hutch are my choices to eventually be in starting 5
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Enjoy the ride and hold on to your hat - this season is going to be nuts!
Would be my guesses for specific matchups when we want to go small ball or bigger.
I think there's a good chance he closes games when we need shooting but I find it hard to believe Underwood will trot out 3 guards 6'1 or shorter to start the game together.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
my key word was "" eventually "" as i think Plummer will be hard to keep off the court , and if the reports about Hutch are anywhere close to his impact on the team then I could see it happening ..........Trent's ELITE defense and Belo's quickness might overcome the height disadvantage,,,,
Again , just my very humble opinion in the way things might turn out....I can't wait to see if I am right or wrong....Kinda like a no lose situation..........
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
I think you're right.
Who you got at first substitution? I’ll go with a line change.
Hutch
Plummer
Hawkins
Payne
with Damonte staying on the court.
I'm thinking one of the freshman should be a thought also.
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Tailgreat
- Chiraq
University of St. Francis is in my hometown of Joliet! Division II! same conference as Southern Indiana, former home of one Bruce Pearl.
I think this is what you meant to say... University of St. Francis is in my hometown of Joliet! Division II! same conference as Southern Indiana, former home of SATAN.
So in person scouting analysis? Or does anyone have anything about this game that isn't their opinion on how Coach will use the team?
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
Let's bury these guys upside down.
edit: guess I got a little carried away burying my saints upside down
edit: guess I got a little carried away burying my saints upside down
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Proof reading is important, lol.
skyIdub
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One of my favorite aspects of last year’s team was that I never felt like any of the substitutions were going to result in a huge run from the other team. The only switch I worried about a little was Giorgi for Kofi, but honestly not even that much, since Giorgi mostly just provided a different look. When I look at this ‘second’ group, I feel the same confidence. I even think we’ll have the ability to deploy different strategies in any given game to optimize good match ups. Can’t wait to see this team roll this year.
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