RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
TV Teddy respectfully requests a seat at that table
Illinois 76, Maryland 64 Postgame
Giorgi like Kofi would screen the lane to allow drivers. Omar needs some coaching on that. Think many people undervalued him just like many people are with Hawk. Can’t seem to look beyond the points line.
sacraig
- The desert
Oh man, I miss him a little bit, if I'm honest. Never thought I'd say that.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
I opened up Loyalty to this video first thing this morning.
Anytime someone questions whether BU is the man for our program, I shake my head. Few programs are able to have a guy like this, who not only has an ambition to build but the drive, intelligence, heart, and alpha male stones to get it done. We were really lucky to have Lou over those two decades, and Harry Coombes all those years ago. It's a trifecta with BU, IMHO. Man, I feel good about the Illini and the future.
Anytime someone questions whether BU is the man for our program, I shake my head. Few programs are able to have a guy like this, who not only has an ambition to build but the drive, intelligence, heart, and alpha male stones to get it done. We were really lucky to have Lou over those two decades, and Harry Coombes all those years ago. It's a trifecta with BU, IMHO. Man, I feel good about the Illini and the future.
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
My mind is made up; don't confuse me with data
I think this could have been in part by underwood not resting any staters with a thirty point lead at minny
RedRocksIllini
- Morrison, CO
To me, it was a lot less about not having Kofi and a lot more about our energy level. I thought we looked pretty sluggish even before Kofi got his second foul. It does change our offensive approach when he's not out there but when everybody stands around, it's pretty tough to score.
It's also without Kofi and a true PG. That's why we need Curbelo back. With Kofi off the floor it is a bunch of shooters with nobody that can truly create anything.
I agree with this. One of Monte's attempts in the first half was wide open, and he barely touched the bottom of the rim. And Kofi was gassed but something took over and he went into beast mode. It was all heart in the second half for the Illini! Like Coach A said before the game, this is like an NCAA tourney matchup. Play one night and turnaround and play less than 48 hours later.
Hawkins has his moments but he has a lack of basketball sense. Also Too many times the ball comes to him and we have to resett our offense.
Garza missed 206 more 3-pt shots than Kofi.
If Kofi makes his next attempt, he'll pass Garza in 3-pt pct.
The numbers favor Kofi.
In all seriousness though, the fact that Kofi is putting up over 22 pts per game without a 3 point shot may be even more impressive.
Can we get a gif of this!! It was fantasticThat was hysterical. Curbelo is such a clown.
Bigtex
- DFW
Good game good result
Maryland length (in back court) caused challenges with our guards getting off good shots
Great half time adjustments. Biggest change was kofi playing all 20 minutes (even I would have done that
)
Shortened bench
Hawkins played with good energy and results
Payne played well should have played more in first half.
Williams defense in 2nd half was off the charts and even made a couple of shots on the move.
The offense the last 10 minutes of the first half is not the offense that will be run once kofi is gone.
We lack play makers. Curbelo would help.
Maryland didn’t apply any pressure to the ball. Contributed to us only having 7 turnovers.
Maryland length (in back court) caused challenges with our guards getting off good shots
Great half time adjustments. Biggest change was kofi playing all 20 minutes (even I would have done that
) Shortened bench
Hawkins played with good energy and results
Payne played well should have played more in first half.
Williams defense in 2nd half was off the charts and even made a couple of shots on the move.
The offense the last 10 minutes of the first half is not the offense that will be run once kofi is gone.
We lack play makers. Curbelo would help.
Maryland didn’t apply any pressure to the ball. Contributed to us only having 7 turnovers.
Can anyone who went last night speak to the entry protocols? At the Enterprise center here in St Louis(for the braggin rights game) they had a pre check where you could upload your vaccine card or negative ahead of time.
Does SFC have something like that or are they just checking card/test?
Got tickets for the game against scUM next week and want to be prepared
Does SFC have something like that or are they just checking card/test?
Got tickets for the game against scUM next week and want to be prepared
blackdog
- Champaign
You don't get 6 offensive rebounds through a lack of basketball sense. Hawkins in still trying to figure out what he can and can't do against high level competition. Early in the season he was able to do whatever he wanted against the little guys and BU even said in his presser that was a disservice to Hawkins playing him out if his role like that. When the competition went up a level he struggled because he was trying to do the same things against better players and it wasn't working.
Hawkins is a smart and skilled player but is basically a freshman as far as playing time is concerned and for someone with his unique size and skillset it can take longer to figure out what he can reliably do in game action.
Posted exactly the same points around a week ago and agree wholeheartedly. He gets a nod from me for hard work, listening to his coaches, and making those adjustments. The quicker he gets at passing out of doubles and triples, the better this team will be.
This is 100% accurate. I have been as tough on Hawk as anyone, but I think his last 2 games (Minny and MD) have actually been his best of the year. Once he stopped forcing things and has (largely) played within his current abilities, he’s been very good. He also works hard on D, even if he has an occasional goof on that end. He rebounds well, and when he doesn’t force drives or shots, is a good player. Those things will come in time. His future is very bright, and accepting his current role as a role player will pay great dividends for the team this year and his long term development and potential stardom in Champaign.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
RE: Hawkins
There were comments about Hawkins not being effective on the court during his time. Then others taking the completely opposite side. I see it this way:
The Good
He was active on the offensive boards and was doing a good job of defense overall, but especially off the ball defense.
The Bad
He was not moving the ball well in the flow of the offense last night. He's been kind of prone to shot fakes that are both not good (they don't really look like his shot actually starting) and people probably aren't that worried about him shooting them. Then he puts the ball on the floor for 2 dribbles or so and gets cut off because he really isn't getting around someone who is fleet of foot. This stalls the offensive flow. He just doesn't look very natural on the perimeter a lot of the time.
Overall
Two things can be true at once. The game thread is just too brief in comments to fully explain the ideas. That's why it seems so schizophrenic. It's basically a thread of off the cuff tweets because the game is moving fast, as basketball games do.
There were comments about Hawkins not being effective on the court during his time. Then others taking the completely opposite side. I see it this way:
The Good
He was active on the offensive boards and was doing a good job of defense overall, but especially off the ball defense.
The Bad
He was not moving the ball well in the flow of the offense last night. He's been kind of prone to shot fakes that are both not good (they don't really look like his shot actually starting) and people probably aren't that worried about him shooting them. Then he puts the ball on the floor for 2 dribbles or so and gets cut off because he really isn't getting around someone who is fleet of foot. This stalls the offensive flow. He just doesn't look very natural on the perimeter a lot of the time.
Overall
Two things can be true at once. The game thread is just too brief in comments to fully explain the ideas. That's why it seems so schizophrenic. It's basically a thread of off the cuff tweets because the game is moving fast, as basketball games do.
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Gotcha! I overlooked all of that. Guess I didn't go deep enough into the details while doing my analysis!!!
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
In addition to this, I've been increasingly impressed with his ability to give smaller guards problems on a switch. His lateral movement is much better this year. That's key in the NBA world, it seems.
skyIdub
Winged Warrior
CoHawk is in that tweener Fr-soph stage where instead of knowing you can get to the rim....you just think you can...so he's tentative. Instead of knowing you can make that entry pass....you hesitate. Instead of knowing you can make that shot...you pass it up.
Just watch some of his plays. The ability is obviously there and we've seen it on several plays....it's just a confidence thing.
Once he clears that hump....look out.
Just watch some of his plays. The ability is obviously there and we've seen it on several plays....it's just a confidence thing.
Once he clears that hump....look out.
He sure as hell owned the second half. He's not just a strong beast anymore. His game has improved in all regards, including footwork and FT shooting.