Tonight's barely win does make the UK lose even better. Still finding enjoyment in that.
I agree.He needs to coach better and make adjustments.
+18 with 6 turnovers is a stat that only makes sense with Belo
God gave this gift to you.Even better, Four Roses Small Batch. Right up there with Baker's and Basil Hayden as my faves.
Gotta admit, I'm not sure what this post means....but I like it?God gave this gift to you.
yes they did..Why should I be worried?
Games don't carry over, and I'm not playing in them.
Nothing to worry about from tonight.
Illinois got outrebounded, outshot, didn't foul out any of the opposing bigs, turned the ball over more than the opponent, Kofi got 2 points in the second half (yes, that putback to give Illinois the lead for the first time), and Illinois still won.
This was due to phenomenal defense after the first 4 minutes of each half (Chattanooga scored 20 points in those 8 minutes, 33 points the remaining 32 minutes). Malachi Smith, their leading scorer, got 12 points on 20 shots. Their other starting guard was 2-11. De Souza played 18 total minutes because he couldn't hang with Kofi.
The gift of bourbon. Good bourbon. Don’t waste it!Gotta admit, I'm not sure what this post means....but I like it?
PentwaterPentwater ... might be another dominant erupt situation. Regardless, the term seems like another solid step forward in Illini phraseology.
Is it "pentwater", though? Or actually "pent-water"?
I am with you brother. It defies logic but this team is better with AC on the floor without a doubt.And why we need to accept his bad with his good. As head scratching as his turnovers and wide open misses (which I've long said are 10 times more frustrating then his TO's) can be, we get blown out without him on the floor.
Deficiencies definitely hurt us. We have only one good slasher in Belo and he is still warming up. That's why I said he needed to score enough. He didn't this game but we defended well enough and we're lucky. Sometimes being lucky is better than being good. Ask Richmond.Talent yes...but deficiencies,too. Curbelo the only guy who can penetrate the lane and put pressure on a defense. If you watch these other games...multiple players attacking the rim. Otherwise it's a 3 point shooting contest...and when they're not falling it's gonna be ugly. We do work our tails off on defense, though.
I believe it's somewhat more complex. While following the team this year has created adaptive cardiovascular effects in all of us that have undoubtedly strengthened our myocardium, this beneficial effect has been more than offset by the increasingly cirrhotic state of our livers over the course of the winter.My life will be shorter because I'm an Illinois Basketball fan. The cardiovascular effects are irreversible.
Really? I know a lot of fans love Cubelo but when I see 6 turnovers, 4 assists, 1 of 7 shooting. His defense was that good? He is our key guy out there? I need someone to explain it since the stats don't show it to me.Outstanding defense. It was a tough start but after the first 4 minutes they scored 38 the rest of the way. We completely shut down their star guys. They made tough shots and a guy who shoots around 25% made 2 3s.
Also this game has to lay to rest the Curbelo debate. He absolutely drove this team to victory on both sides of the court. His on ball defense is every bit as good as Trent and his pressure on offense changed the game.
Maybe you're a visual learnerReally? I know a lot of fans love Cubelo but when I see 6 turnovers, 4 assists, 1 of 7 shooting. His defense was that good? He is our key guy out there? I need someone to explain it since the stats don't show it to me.
I prefer a dry rubbed Curbelo but will take him anytime, anywhere with any seasoning.I love brining Curbelo off the bench. He brings a different dimension to the second unit.
Why should I be worried?
Games don't carry over, and I'm not playing in them.
Nothing to worry about from tonight.
Illinois got outrebounded, outshot, didn't foul out any of the opposing bigs, turned the ball over more than the opponent, Kofi got 2 points in the second half (yes, that putback to give Illinois the lead for the first time), and Illinois still won.
This was due to phenomenal defense after the first 4 minutes of each half (Chattanooga scored 20 points in those 8 minutes, 33 points the remaining 32 minutes). Malachi Smith, their leading scorer, got 12 points on 20 shots. Their other starting guard was 2-11. De Souza played 18 total minutes because he couldn't hang with Kofi.
I think he managed OK this game. Could definitely be better. I remember two years ago he had lots of games with only one good half. This couple years the adjustments had been OK (not bad, not great either). Unfortunately he got completely out coached by the Loyola coach last year.Shhhhhhhhhhh.......that doesn't fit their narrative. Lol
Did you watch? Chattanooga went on runs when he was off the floor. Everything worked better offensively when he was in the game.Really? I know a lot of fans love Cubelo but when I see 6 turnovers, 4 assists, 1 of 7 shooting. His defense was that good? He is our key guy out there? I need someone to explain it since the stats don't show it to me.