Illinois 79, UCLA 70 Postgame

[JSpence]

Hands down best early-season performance of the BU era, right?

With the team that we shouldn't expect to be ready to do that yet.

All they did was win the last 15 minutes of the game. But... holy effing balls. It was really more like 13:30 to 2:30. They did THAT, down 6, in all of 11 minutes.

 

[1970 John]

There was no chance we were winning that game. And then we won by 9. I-L-L.

Nothing else to say.

These guys have heart.

 

[illinitiger]

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Loved the win...great confidence builder...
But....21 TOs and 16 opponent offensive rebounds are opportunities for improvement for us. Great win nonetheless

 

[ChiefGritty]

I couldn't believe that guy sagged off of him for that last dagger 3!

You overplay him and he's at the rim in one dribble.

Have fun, random Northwestern doofuses!

 

[Mr. Roberts]

Sencire "the bunny" Harris

More of a viper!

 

[Flyin' Illini]

I love that it's only November and I already have my Sunday cleared for a huge day of Illini basketball.

 

[Manual3for4peat]

Maybe Underwood’s biggest win at Illinois. But…….it’s only one game in a long season. Let’s not crown us B10 champs yet. Remember the football season. That being said, this could be a very exciting year.

The talent level isn't comparable. This team is loaded with talent.

 

[sacraig]

Only jumped from 25 to 20 on KenPom.

2022 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings

 

[grantlab]

There was no chance we were winning that game. And then we won by 9. I-L-L.

Nothing else to say.

 

[skyIdub]

Now…..close your eyes and imagine what this looks like in Feb.

 

[Illiniguy13]

Only jumped from 25 to 20 on KenPom.

2022 Pomeroy College Basketball Ratings

 

[GForce]

WOW, what a game and win.

Sweet revenge for the Kevin Turner game in Pauly

 

[BDMAN]

Hands down best early-season performance of the BU era, right?

INDEED, especially given all the new parts (players) Brad lost a great staff and hired an equal if not better one that was hella good coaching and halftime adjustments on display there in the 2nd half.

 

[ILLfated]

Mayer showed up, Harris is Frazier 2.0 defensively, TSJ is Ayo 2.0. I'm so hyped for this season.

 

[Chad Fleck]

Just hit me, TSJ reminds me or Benedict Mathurin from AZ last year.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1593834586038972416

 

[Navy_illini]

How I am I supposed to fall asleep after that game?

I have a tailgate to attend in Ann Arbor tomorrow morning.

Why sleep

 

[1970 John]

I believe my comment in the game thread when we went down 15 was ‘this is a 20 point loss’

Words I could not be more happy to eat.

My wife said, it’s not over yet. Just one more reason I love that woman.

 

[Illiniguy13]

Curious minds inquire - anybody know what the highest spread was for UCLA in this game? I gotta think a couple minutes into the second half it woulda been close to -15

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

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Imagine if we didn’t turn the ball over 21 times.

 

[CentralILLini]

Slice Harris is a DAWG. Done Told ya’ll.

 

[DB11Headband]

Still waiting for RJ

THAT was your takeaway? Lol

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Watching the Virginia-Baylor game, Virginia had a lot of trouble when Baylor pressed. I expect us to cause them similar problems. We have to make sure though that we do not give them open looks behind the arc. They have been beyond lethal there thus far this season (shooting over 50% as a team!!!). Huge win for us tonight. Huge. But boy would it be nice to get 1 more.

 

[sacraig]

Imagine if we didn’t turn the ball over 21 times.

We just knocked off the number 8 team in the country by 9 points even AFTER turning the ball over 21 times.

 

[Mr. Roberts]