Pregame: Illinois vs Chattanooga, Friday, March 18th, 5:50pm CT, TNT
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This is the worst possible draw we could have received as a 4 seed.
Not til later tonight. Usually around 8 or 9 I think.
I would definitely rather be switched with Iowa's position. Chattanooga has 2 really good players in Malachi Smith and Jean-Baptiste. Smith's efficiency numbers especially are outstanding. Similar to us they have three high attempt 3pt shooters over 34%, 1 of whom is over 40%. They have strong 3pt defense and they are really proficient at forcing steals. They are an outstanding offensive rebounding team and really don't turn the ball over much. They are also an outstanding free throw shooting team though they don't get to the line often.
The major advantage we have is they are extremely undersized in the front court- only 2 players on the entire team over 6'7" and nobody over 6'10". If we are smart and get the ball inside to Kofi, we should get them in serious foul trouble and Kofi will eat. Main thing we need to do is be smart with the basketball, limit the turnovers, keep Smith and Baptiste from getting open threes and this is a team that we absolutely cannot fall behind because they will bury us at the line and are very good at guarding the three. Not the best matchup we could've gotten, but still gotta win it. We cannot afford to come out slow in this one or lose our defensive intensity.
The major advantage we have is they are extremely undersized in the front court- only 2 players on the entire team over 6'7" and nobody over 6'10". If we are smart and get the ball inside to Kofi, we should get them in serious foul trouble and Kofi will eat. Main thing we need to do is be smart with the basketball, limit the turnovers, keep Smith and Baptiste from getting open threes and this is a team that we absolutely cannot fall behind because they will bury us at the line and are very good at guarding the three. Not the best matchup we could've gotten, but still gotta win it. We cannot afford to come out slow in this one or lose our defensive intensity.
Werner said it drew a reaction but didn't say more than that.
Seth Davis with a smug little diss towards the BIG, what a little turd. We shredded his "projected bracket", so he is pouting like a spoiled toddler. How people as clueless as he gets paid so damn much money is a puzzle. I am well into my 60's, and if I ever run into him, I will have no problem telling him what an incompetent boob he is. I have filter problems with controlling vocalizing what I am thinking lol. I was a researcher and basically inferred the Vice Chancelor of the University I worked at was less than brilliant during a meeting once. You could visually see everyone moving/leaning away from me. 
Should probably had anger management counseling at some point, but now valium fills that roll.
Should probably had anger management counseling at some point, but now valium fills that roll.Illinois has opened at -7.5
I am think we might want to be sure that all of the chairs are locked down if DeSousa is playing.
I think this was what ran him out of Kansas.
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The individual you are referring to was a lazy slacker, and once he got paid had no interest in putting in the work needed to succeed at that level.
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I would take that at -15.
Illini in Indiana
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FYI,
Dont count out the Horned Frogs. They will give AZ a serious game.
We have a team that can beat anyone on any given day. Sure we've been a bit inconsistent at times, but we are going in rested, and healthy. To win it all, you have to win 6 games in a row against top notch competition. I love our draw, and I love that we are back! The last 20 years we have been OUT of this tourney too often. Brad Underwood has brought back excitement, and dang it I'm ready!! I can't wait!!
Yeah, and he sure is in love with St. Mary’s.
I am surprised at the concern about Chattanooga. They are not big and athletic on the perimeter. They are very poor at shot blocking and 2 pt defense. Their center almost never passes the ball, nor is he an outside threat. Basically, they lack the ability to exploit our weaknesses. They are the JV version of us.
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Which version?
Have to remember too, Kriisa hurt his knee in the PAC12 tournament, not sure he’ll be ready for TCU and TCU is tough as hell.
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