Game Thread: Illinois vs Oakland
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At least our FT % has jumped up to 40%
Why can't they control the volume levels on these announcers? They are doing a good job calling the game, but every time something positive happens they almost blow my speakers out.
Man... some really ugly passes leading to turnovers
Is it wild to think that if someone in this team could shoot free throws at a 30% clip they would be the GOAT for Illinois free throw shooting? I’m exaggerating obviously but man do we almost always leave so many easy points on the table.
Not arguing but 4 turnovers seems like the least of our issues.
If it doesn't violate any NCAA rules, Illinois should consider bringing this dude in for a consulting session, and paying him based on in-game results. Free throws are a result of good mechanics, muscle memory, and breathing/anxiety control. Whatever we've been trying so far these past few seasons is ending in futility, and will cost us close games.
Outstanding drawn up play for the 'oop by Oakland. Really well done by their coach
Can't miss a free throw if you turn the ball over
That seems to be a winning strategy vs. us.
I don't think our shooting has improved from last year. It certainly hasn't improved significantly, which we need it to given how bad we were from 3 last year.
We're 4-16 from the 3 point and free throw line combined. No matter which you slice that pie, it's poop pie.
Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
Unimpressive, same old same old. DD>CH
Illinois up by 1 at the half. We're shooting horribly, so having the lead is actually impressive. We need to keep going inside, foul their team out, and make some free throws
Coleman didn’t look very happy, I hope his body language improves.
DICKnaggie
- Champaign
CH generally does not look to attack the post which is so bizarre. His decision making and body language tonight are not great either. I had hoped he had matured and maybe he will, but after the last two games, it looks like more of the same.
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
On the plus side, we're taking fewer threes. On the minus, we're 0-6. We're also, of course, 4-10 from the free-throw line. Nothing about that half was particularly good. I wasn't expecting this much hesitancy from a team with this much experience, especially after what we saw against Kansas.
How about 0-6 on 3s. Hard to blame Dain when he's 4 for 5 and leading the scoring. Underwood did react by playing Dain more (projected 18 mins would be his highest mins this season, if this holds up).
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Goillinikobd
- Southeastern US
We have a bunch of assistants, surely someone can put on the white coat and be our own Free Throw Doctor. What part of the Free concept do we not understand?
I was willing to write off the EIU game for free throws and 3's, but I'm officially concerned after that half.
Hey.. We are not down 13! I am happier than last year!
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