There was a post in the game thread to the effect of “who is going to step up and be our leader”. So glad that TSJ has squashed that debate before the end of our first big game.
Illinois 79, UCLA 70 Postgame
You have to be old to know about this.
Arizona did the same thing to us last year. Used their length and quickness to pressure us. We are going to be a tough match up for some smaller teams.
Now let’s see if the football team can do the same.
I've been thinking the same thing. When I imagine the talent and length of this team, I can't help but compare them to that AZ squad. They might really get there.
Rules? In a knife fight?
But Brad can’t coach in big games…
sacraig
- The desert
I was actually just thinking about this. We hung with Arizona, had a lead for a bit, and then they just hit the gas and never looked back. And we just did that to UCLA. Crazy, especially thinking about where we were just 4 years ago.
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
He also didn't take one bad shot during his entire thermonuclear sequence. They took the three away a couple of times and he just ghosted right past the overplaying defender.
Fran Fraschilla was a bit of a goof tonight but he wasn't kidding when he said TSJ made some serious money.
That was the opposite of Ayo's performance against Baylor in the Covid year, not to bring up a sour memory.
Narrator: They can't.
between him and mccaffery, Frans are
ChiefGritty
- Chicago, IL
Remember Colin Castleton?
It absolutely was, but our ability to switch and not leave a shooter open for an uncontested shot and Brad willingness to trust his talented freshmen I think we can win that game. So impressed with Brad he really is fluid in his coaching philosophy and how he adapts to his players and takes input from his coaches. On a side note, shout out to fletch this team is physically tough due in no small part to him and his training methods. Cudos to Brad for making him feel like he is as important as his assistant coaches. Tell me how many teams travel with their strength and conditioning coach on a tourney trip and bring him onto the court where he gets face time on national TV. Love where Brad has brought this program HELL YEAH ILL.........
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I have no problem with Sincere Harris running for President as long as Sencire Harris keeps playing basketball at Illinois.
Hey UCLA, welcome to the B1G.
Everyone contributed tonight. 9 deep and Goode is in the bullpen. I think we have legit 6 players thank can go off on any given night for 25 pts. If everyone contributeS 7pt., 8pts, 5pt., 12 pts, etc.. coupled with the defense and steals and depth. Just Wow, gonna being heart pounding season. My goodness brothers and sisters we Lost 85% of our scoring and rebounding!
He was whipped.
And Ty Rodgers was kept out for a long time just like RJ Melendez too. We are very deep in this team! I knew we'd wear them down and win! They couldn't sub like us!