Game Thread: Illinois vs Syracuse

[jumpingjack]

It's crazy how Hawkins impacts the game so positively, yet he still looks like he could do so much more. I guess that's why he's on the NBA radar. He's got the potential.

I can't see him not going this year based on the tape he's putting together this year.

 

[BRucks]

5/24 on threes
7/12 on twos

1/5 on FTs

 

[InDaAZ]

Very young team. It's one thing to tell them what Syracuse is going to do and how to break them down, but it's another thing to have them disciplined enough to put it to use in real time. It makes sense the three players who have looked most able to break down the zone are Mayer, CoHawk, and TSJ, our three most experienced players. Really impressed with CoHawk and Mayer thus far- the other players need to get on their wavelength in halfcourt offensive sets.

I could tell Skyy was trying to figure this thing out.
Look to him for a better second half.

 

[doowink]

We have more blocks and altered shots than they do. Moot point.

It's not going to be a moot point against Purdue, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan , etc, etc

 

[FrankNitty30]

I love the Dirk Diggler looking guy behind the announcers

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I could tell Skyy was trying to figure this thing out.
Look to him for a better second half.

Agreed. He definitely is showing signs of learning what Cuse is doing and how to break it.

 

[FrankNitty30]

It's not going to be a moot point against Purdue, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan , etc, etc

I didn’t know we were playing them tonight…

 

[sacraig]

Man, Hawkins gets a 1 on 1 with some space and doesn't even turn to look. He needs to be a little more aware of his defender.

 

[jumpingjack]

We're about to run these guys off the court, I believe.

 

[hoopsfan47]

I like Mayer taking that shot...wide open in rhythm AFTER the ball goes to the lane.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I'm loving the effort on the boards tonight.

 

[doowink]

Perimeter shooting < elite

 

[WeWillWhen]

Still jacking threes. Why?

 

[Flyin' Illini]

Why is Hawkins playing offense like Dennis Rodman?

 

[jumpingjack]

Man, Hawkins gets a 1 on 1 with some space and doesn't even turn to look. He needs to be a little more aware of his defender.

Yeah he never immediately pivots to the the basket on that catch... Drives me nuts.

 

[CentralILLini]

Mid-range/elbow shot such a lost art

We could really use Demar Derozan tonight.

 

[Mobi]

It's crazy how Hawkins impacts the game so positively, yet he still looks like he could do so much more. I guess that's why he's on the NBA radar. He's got the potential.

People will probably be all over me for this comment but I have been thinking Coleman's ceiling is a poor man's Jokic with (much) better defense. If he plays like this with some consistency, 1st rounder IMO.

 

[Jon]

Coleman takes a shot and it goes in

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Thank you, Hawk. KEEP SHOOTING

 

[Sean8328]

This is just ridiculous basketball at this point stop jacking up threes. As I say that thanks Hawkins!

 

[jumpingjack]

Yep, that baby hook is a money maker.

 

[InDaAZ]

Man, Hawkins gets a 1 on 1 with some space and doesn't even turn to look. He needs to be a little more aware of his defender.

He’s doing everything from that spot except looking to score.
Syracuse isn’t even defending him there anymore…
Make them pay, CH!

 

[Illiniam1984]

They are missing a lot of open shots.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Edwards fouled 3 times that offensive possession, lol.

 

[jumpingjack]

People will probably be all over me for this comment but I have been thinking Coleman's ceiling is a poor man's Jokic with (much) better defense. If he plays like this with some consistency, 1st rounder IMO.

I got blitzed on here last year for saying he had at least a high a ceiling as Brian Cook.