Game Thread: Illinois vs Quincy (Exhibition)
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-dont currently see any reliable 3p shooting
-lieb kick out to Cohawk was beautiful...try that more pls
-lieb kick out to Cohawk was beautiful...try that more pls
I use the TuneIn Radio app... working fine
My 1st half observations (specifically for those not watching)
Good:
- Coleman Hawkins was our best player
- The length is there, and it’s going to create a lot of steals on the perimeter. We did a great job not allowing any dribble penetration and forcing Quincy into contested jumpers (and they made a few absolute prayers)
- Going to get a lot of transition buckets
- Ty’s motor is great, and he’s going to be good on the glass
- Harris is a pest on defense. Looks like a mini Trent Frazier out there
- Melendez has the confidence and will have some 20pt nights this year
- Mayer can dribble like a point guard
Bad:
- Doesn’t feel like the kind of team that’s going to lead the B1G in fewest turnovers
- Half court offense leaves much to be desired, but trying not to read too hard into 20 minutes. Lot of dribble weave action, take 3 hard dribbles to the hoop and blindly throw the ball back out to the perimeter. We took some questionable shots and were sloppy with the ball. Ty needs to play with his head up on the offensive end
- Dainja looked confused out there. Maybe 1st college game nerves
- Rebounding… we need more of it
- 3pt shooting was obviously not great, but we took decent shots and didn’t miss horribly, so gonna chalk it up to misfortune
- Communication gonna be key on defense. Some weird lapses where we left guys wide open because guys didn’t talk.
Good:
- Coleman Hawkins was our best player
- The length is there, and it’s going to create a lot of steals on the perimeter. We did a great job not allowing any dribble penetration and forcing Quincy into contested jumpers (and they made a few absolute prayers)
- Going to get a lot of transition buckets
- Ty’s motor is great, and he’s going to be good on the glass
- Harris is a pest on defense. Looks like a mini Trent Frazier out there
- Melendez has the confidence and will have some 20pt nights this year
- Mayer can dribble like a point guard
Bad:
- Doesn’t feel like the kind of team that’s going to lead the B1G in fewest turnovers
- Half court offense leaves much to be desired, but trying not to read too hard into 20 minutes. Lot of dribble weave action, take 3 hard dribbles to the hoop and blindly throw the ball back out to the perimeter. We took some questionable shots and were sloppy with the ball. Ty needs to play with his head up on the offensive end
- Dainja looked confused out there. Maybe 1st college game nerves
- Rebounding… we need more of it
- 3pt shooting was obviously not great, but we took decent shots and didn’t miss horribly, so gonna chalk it up to misfortune
- Communication gonna be key on defense. Some weird lapses where we left guys wide open because guys didn’t talk.
Lane violation on the second attempt
Agree, if we get out rebounded by 20 every game big trouble. Can't try to get up 20 more shots on opponent and figure to win that way. Didn't work 1st year for BU, won't work this year. Have to pull a Houston and attack glass with 3 players. Rebounding is big concern. We have some serious talent.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
yep............Brian B.'s voice is Illini sweet homer honey and I love it.........Buzz buzz..........I really really do.................
Lookin’ a bit flat tonight, and not just because of the shooting. Wouldn’t want to be one of the guys at practice tomorrow.
pruman91
- Paducah, Ky
works for me...........
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Fri, Oct 28___Quincy (Exhibition Game)
Fri, Nov 25___Lindenwood
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I don’t think the rebounding is a stylistic choice or personnel issue. We’re just not attacking the ball. Guys aren’t all there tonight effort-wise.
Thank you, for the comment. Lol. The Hawkeye shoes annoyed me way, way more than it should have…but nonetheless that is great to hear.
Meyer shows his maturity and experience on the court. He’s going to lead this team…as he should.
I don’t think there’s a lot to read into that half, but…. If I were to draw any conclusions, it’s that we’re really going to miss Plummer, and wish Goode was healthy. Every good team needs a sharpshooter, and I don’t see one.
Was working great earlier through the TuneIn app. Streaming WDWS.
No I haven't been able to get working either.
Captain Bubbles
- Fairfield, IL
I've had no issues either, have not used TuneIn. Streaming WDWS using my Echo.
I got the radio guys for audio. The tv guys are terrible
illini80
- Forgottonia
I think I was one of the few that thought we would really miss Goode. Just can’t have enough shooters.
Quincy should be from Maine. Just sayin‘ 
Coach stated yes when the team talks on defense its awesome. When they don't it's bad.
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