looks like Ohio State may exit the group of four...Got it. Thanks!
looks like Ohio State may exit the group of four...Got it. Thanks!
I would agree, but I'm afraid of the 5 seed juju.I feel like that might put the right kind of chip on our shoulder. We seem to play better when we think of ourselves as underdogs. I'd be okay carrying that into March Madness
What a great takeaway from a key road win! I’m guessing you don’t get invited to too many weddings…I love Belo, but he really needs to be coached up on clock management. Kofi needs to practice shooting double the free throws. I want both of the to succeed, but they have work to do.
This is key.Hawk and Belo are starting to look pretty darn fully operational. This pony has a whole heck of a lot more tricks than just the three and Kofi now. The dynamism of the offense in the second half is what I was hoping for when this season started. When we're clicking like this, we can score on anyone.
You got “Heidi’ed”!anyone, please feel free to post wonderful GIzfs from the last 4 mins. We missed it here in the east coast.
Jersey here, near Philly. I didn't miss it, thank goodness. Nice win.anyone, please feel free to post wonderful GIzfs from the last 4 mins. We missed it here in the east coast.
That and about 20lbs would not hurt. Diablo or whatever his name from Michigan looks like possible Draft material after next year. He's got an inside game. That said, Co-Hawk stayed with him pretty well. There is something about Co-Hawks jump shot that looks a little awkward. If he can get that right and put on a little weight, he could be dangerous next year. Maybe it's just confidence. Refreshing to see him come around like this.Wow, Coleman Hawkins did some things that we should be celebrating more. That kid just needs emotional growth and he’ll be a star.
Lol, I said the same thing “Down Goes Frazier…for 3!” to my cousin who was clearly rooting for Michigan after the bogus traveling call on Kofi.This is the sweetest headache ever. Gutsy road win. Took their punch. Down goes Frazier......'s shot.
Agree. And about 24 straight hours at the FT lineWow, Coleman Hawkins did some things that we should be celebrating more. That kid just needs emotional growth and he’ll be a star.
I think it is all related. Too much anxiety throws off his release. Fix that, you have a super star. Get him out of his own head. His shot and form are fine.That and about 20lbs would not hurt. Diablo or whatever his name from Michigan looks like possible Draft material after next year. He's got an inside game. That said, Co-Hawk stayed with him pretty well. There is something about Co-Hawks jump shot that looks a little awkward. If he can get that right and put on a little weight, he could be dangerous next year. Maybe it's just confidence. Refreshing to see him come around like this.
I agree. Belo needs more minutes. Regardless of what plum or Trent does, he needs to be in the game. He brings intensity and makes penetrational plays in the paint that stresses defenses.Jersey here, near Philly. I didn't miss it, thank goodness. Nice win.
crappy FT shooting, so so rebounding, so so defense, better talent on the other side (on paper only)
and we win by EIGHT! Sign of a good to very good TEAM!
Belo can only make us ever better than very good and I think he will in about 1-2 weeks
I think Curbelo is better than Plummer on the defensive side. Trent is a hound. Although I agree with some of what you are saying about our guard length, much of what transpired today was not hitting our free throws at clutch moments. We left about 12 points off the board because we never got to the other end of the bonus or just hit 1-2.I think our guard size plays a big role in our defensive struggles.
that awesome! But, when it gives up wide open back doors, open 3's it's a problem. He'll get there though the last 10 days he's made massive strides I just hope he quits falling all over the floor I don't want him to hurt his head again. . He is a wild man. Love him, especially new hairdo!Curbelo isn't running all over the place trying to find someone to guard it just looks that way because he's trying to play defense like Troy Polamalu going for crazy interceptions.
*and all of them in the next 7-8 years would be nice!Can't wait for the next 200. All of them for the beloved.*
Hawkins needs to believe in himself. Get a consistent jumper, get stronger and get more aggressive.I am a Hawkins believer!!
That is so great we can root like hell for Purdue on Tuesday!looks like Ohio State may exit the group of four...
Hey I had a crush on Heidi back then LOLExactly what I was complaining about…absolutely BS…was Heidi starting? (If you get that reference you are an old man)
Can someone direct me to the link or store where I can get that illinois hoodie Curbelo is wearing? This is a 4 month pursuit since I saw Kofi with one.
We hit our free throws and they don't get back in the game like they did.While watching this game, I came to the conclusion that the Illini’s struggles with letting teams back into the games is defense. I don’t know what the metrics say or don’t say, but they’re just not as good defensively as they were last year — overall as well as generating O from the D (though they got a couple of fast breaks today). They have some incredible offensive runs like they did in the first half and to a lesser degree early in second half, but didn’t get enough stops to really put other team in a huge deficit. Then when they hit a bump of their own on offense, the D can’t stop a team from coming back. As great as Plummer is on offense, he’s almost as bad on D. And while Curbelo is great off the ball with his hands, he is no where near as good with his straight up D. I think the Illini really miss Miller and Ayo’s overall D and their size. Illini are still good enough to win plenty of games, I just don’t expect too many easy victories the rest of the way.
Having said all that, great win. Plummer in first half, Kofi in second half and Trent closing things out was fun to watch. And it seemed like everyone got into the action in some way. Bring on the next opponent.