Game Thread: Illinois vs Saint Francis (Pa.)

[SprintingShellyClark]

The guys playing today all have the level of focus BU requires. Mature effort.

 

[Manual3for4peat]

This team could be so lethal, man we need a break with Andre.

 

[dbeverly26]

What's with the glasses on AC? Don't remember seeing him n those before.

That’s not Andre Curbelo, it’s a mild-mannered newspaper reporter

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

It's easy to speculate that's somehow related to his issues....but that's just speculation.

Speculation is all we’ve got.

 

[hoopsfan47]

Solid tune up for Mizzou. Guys look great, but SFU is pretty bad.

You are right on....but what may be needed to practice things needed. Not sure what purpose games like this serve otherwise. They are meaningless overall, but sets good teams up for an epic blunder if problems exist, such as injuries and suspensions, that can lead to a massive jump in motivation by the lesser team...as we saw against Marquette and UTRGV.

Fortunately, though fans get little out of it, this game is going like planned.

 

[ChiefIllinois]

Omar has a longggggggggggg way to go to ever be impactful here.

He has some of the worst fouls and turnovers. Insanely frustrating to watch.

I actually think he plays decent defense when he stays straight and within his game. Just needs more focus

 

[Mr. Roberts]

It's easy to speculate that's somehow related to his issues....but that's just speculation.

My mind goes to Wild Thing in Major League.

 

[PNWIllini]

Anyone else want Plummer’s 20 point streak to stay alive

 

[hoopsfan47]

That’s not Andre Curbelo, it’s a mild-mannered newspaper reporter

Has anyone seen him in glasses prior? Might be indicative of blurred vision which would explain some things.

 

[Fanview]

What's with the glasses on AC? Don't remember seeing him n those before.

He probably doesn't want to wear glasses most games and opts for contacts. But now that he's not playing, rocks them every now and then. I've seen players relegated to the bench due to the injury do that before.

I'm pretty sure we've seen Trent in glasses too.

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

RJ getting some decent tick here.

 

[ILLFAN67]

Why are Kofi and Plummer playing?

 

[hoopsfan47]

Wow...RJ seems to make a good shot every game. Makes you wonder what he can do with in 30 min.

 

[Ga65]

Interesting lineup with Kofi, Hawk, RJ, DMW and Plummer.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

Pleas save some of these threes for the rest of the season.

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

Why are Kofi and Plummer playing?

So we can see plays like that.

 

[2qtslow]

Six different Illini have hit 3s today, but it looks like no Plummer record today. He may be done for the game.

Make that seven different Illini

 

[Fanview]

Why are Kofi and Plummer playing?

You still want guys to play a certain amount of minutes for conditioning purposes. Especially if they are accustomed to playing high tick. This is key especially for a guy like Plummer who Brad has commented needed conditioning work to play high minutes.

 

[dbeverly26]

lol Kofi

 

[FromTheLogo]

If this is closer than 30 at the end, I'll be shocked. Their early 3's has kept the score respectable, but their shots since haven't been close.

Sorry, I meant 60

 

[DICKnaggie]

RJ just oozes potential.

 

[Ransom Stoddard]

I'm really excited about RJ's future. I know this is weak competition, but he seems to know where to be on the court at both ends to be effective.

 

[hoopsfan47]

Melendez stuffing the stat. His per min. played are very impressive.

 

[hoopsfan47]

The question is will this team get AC back? Ever?

 

[ChiefGritty]

I'm really excited about RJ's future. I know this is weak competition, but he seems to know where to be on the court at both ends to be effective.

Our three freshmen are going to have a big push into the spotlight next year, glad they're all getting some seasoning.