From the highlight clip I watched last night , it looked like a bunch of new faces , playing in the SFC for only the second time (according to BU ) with so much ability wanting to do too much too soon at the start of the game ......As the game wore on the nerves adjusted and they started to play up to their abilities............
I know it was an exhibition game , but it's the first on court play , post Kofi (pun) and it seemed listening last night and seeing some highlights that the skill level is high for this years Illini.......The task at hand for the coaching staff is how to meld all the Illini components into a cohesive unit and mix and match the lineups until a pattern is established on who plays well with who and for how long........
It would have been so nice to see Luke's leadership and 3 pt skills last night , but it is what it is and we can look forward to his return like we would a mid season transfer addition.........
I like the full court press ideology of not just trying to get a steal but basically slowing down the opponents offense to a 15-18 second chance........it will be so interesting to see how the press impacts the overall team success , as I still remember the dunkfest's from BU first couple of years here........
A new season , a new team and a new viewing experience for the Illini Nation............I get my first viewing look @ EIU..............CAN'T WAIT !!!!!!
LET'S GO ILLINI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!