OurMottoisOskeeWowWow
- Illinois
We all got Saturday to lower our blood pressure.
Pregame: Illinois vs Houston, Sunday, March 20th, 11:10am CT, CBS
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GallopingGhost
- Denver, CO
Not trying to steep on a pile of negativity but… seeing how we played tonight and how they played tonight, there are going to need to be massive turnarounds both ways for us to make this competitive. We can point to their lack of Q1 wins but the metrics are the metrics for a reason. These guys really are top 5. This game will be hard, and a hard earned place to the Sweet 16 to whoever wins it.
That being said, this is still March. And it’s madness. And our defense is purring like a jaguar. And if we can get our offense to meow louder than a strangled cat, we will be in business.
That being said, this is still March. And it’s madness. And our defense is purring like a jaguar. And if we can get our offense to meow louder than a strangled cat, we will be in business.
mhuml32
- Cincinnati, OH
They have great interior defense. So hopefully we are hot from 3.
11:10 AM Sunday
Illini_1979
- Oregon
So we win the early game and then relax and watch the rest of the games. I'm OK with that.
We aren't playing with house money until we face AZ in the sweetness. Another second round loss is not what Coach Underwood has in mind; he'd be greatly disappointed. If we lose to AZ I can sleep at night. I think they're a better team. I look forward to Illinois making me eat those words.
Fighter of the Nightman
- Chicago, IL
Just read the UH board, and they do not seem to like us … weirdos. Hope we play better and beat them.
Don't think we did well last early game...seems like maybe we played like tonight....
Brad should let Chester have the keys to this one.
If you think Gordon got bumped hard, just wait.
JFGsCoffeeMug
BU:1 Trash cans:0
- Chicago
DeonThomas
- South Carolina
Looks like we've got a "Prime Time" slot!
We'll have the college basketball world all to ourselves for 2-1/2 hours Sunday afternoon!!!
We'll have the college basketball world all to ourselves for 2-1/2 hours Sunday afternoon!!!
Agreed, in fact I can't remember the last early morning game we did look good in. Seriously we couldn't get slotted in a prime afternoon matchup?Don't think we did well last early game...seems like maybe we played like tonight....
lstewart53x3
- Scottsdale, Arizona
Based on KenPom alone, Chattanooga would’ve finished the Big Ten in 9th place, ahead of 6 teams (Nebraska, Minnesota, Maryland, Northwestern, Penn St, and Rutgers).
So that was like facing a middle of the pack B1G team. Not as bad as some might have thought coming into the game.
That being said, Houston, based on KenPom alone, would’ve won the B1G. Same with Arizona.
Even TCU, if we happen to knock off Houston and TCU knocks of Arizona, is ranked 26th.
That’s good for 4th in the B1G (ahead of teams like Ohio St (31), Michigan (32), Wisconsin (34), and Michigan St (38).
So it doesn’t get any easier from here.
Game on.
So that was like facing a middle of the pack B1G team. Not as bad as some might have thought coming into the game.
That being said, Houston, based on KenPom alone, would’ve won the B1G. Same with Arizona.
Even TCU, if we happen to knock off Houston and TCU knocks of Arizona, is ranked 26th.
That’s good for 4th in the B1G (ahead of teams like Ohio St (31), Michigan (32), Wisconsin (34), and Michigan St (38).
So it doesn’t get any easier from here.
Game on.
Its going to be tough for Kofi on posting up if he can't pass out of double teams. Also, Houston's length is kind of worrisome. Our guards are all really small. Maybe Curbelo can work some magic against this defense
I’d love to see another 5-0 day and shut the haters up. Very doable.
sacraig
- The desert
In fairness, according to KenPom, Purdue won the B1G. And yet...
UH likes to pressure the ball. Need to take care of the rock and find the open guy.
Need energy and get every lose ball. Have to have a fast start and be mentally prepared for the 10 minute commercial breaks
Need energy and get every lose ball. Have to have a fast start and be mentally prepared for the 10 minute commercial breaks
This^^^
If we can put a complete game together offensively. Houston will be the ones with a problem.... Defensively we are getting it done.
Hope Grandi, Trent , and others can heal up quick... ILL!!
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