Ty is definitely a #everydayguy
Illinois 98, Florida Atlantic 89 Postgame
Marcus “Doncic” Domask.
1m4tr
Cliffmas
The reason our assists were so low was because of the mismatches that we exploited w Terrence and Domask. We let them cook which meant we didn’t need to do as much passing. Had they tried to double either dude, our assist rate would have been much higher.
Our turnover rate in the second half was much much better. First half was rough.
The funny thing is, the way we got our points tonight and how we played defense is about as replicatable as it gets. Yes Domask and TSJ made buckets, but it was primarily TSJ going downhill and getting layups and Marcus bullying his guy, backing him in, and hitting a 5-8' turnaround. Unless you have big physical defenders on them and the refs decide to hold their whistles and allow for muggings, those are easy baskets. What happened tonight was far from a fluke.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Yep, it's as if they didn't watch the game.
Some people might call it good coaching along with a vision in recruiting. Also a little luck with TJ’ s improvement. He now goes to his right, he is much better with charging calls, and his 3 pt shot as this point seems much better. Makes turnovers but it’s trying to make the great pass and frequently does.
uofi7477
- Silver & Gold Vandals
At least Bilas had Cancer to talk about instead of Duke for once.
1). Great win. 2). Concerning last year’s two win and then the PSU loss. We had the freshmen and this year’s team is much older. 3). Tn is going to be a different style of game on Saturday. We beat Rutgers, FAU, the Tn game will be like Sweet 16 game. What a game last night.
This wasn't my post, but I wouldn't say FAU was at their ceiling. Unless it's in the macro sense. In that regard, yeah, they kind of are who they are and they probably aren't going to change or develop much from now through March. Vs Illinois, who I think it's fair to say, has not reached their ceiling yet.
But in terms of the game last night, it's not like they were playing out of their minds. And I don't know why it's important for some people to embellish upon last night's win. It was good enough in its own right. It doesn't need your help lol.
Ppg/Fg%/3p/3p%
Season: 84/.58/9/.39
Last night: 89/.48/9/.39
They basically played to their season averages. They're a good team. We were even better.
Great overall game. Last week we saw outstanding defense against Rutgers at the rack. Last night we saw outstanding offense shooting 63% from the field overall, 40% from 3 and an amazing 90% from the foul line. We know what this team is capable of but we also know they can not show up for a half. If they can play with consistency and I am not talking about shooting 60% every night but moving the ball around quickly finding the open man not being afraid to go to the basket, you know this team ball can go far into the tourney. Let's not let this great game fog our eyes on the next opponent. Remember last year they upset UCLA and then TEXAS but lost their mojo by playing "MY BALL" the rest of the year where they were humiliated against Missouri in the Braggin Rights game. Tennessee is tough, they play physical basketball and will be on their home floor. It will be a tough road test in a crazy environment. If the Illini can take care of the ball, shoot a decent % from floor on 3's, get to the basket and make some free throws they could pull off another upset. It would be great if they could find that 3rd scorer to take the pressure off TJS and Domask.
I have been critical of Hawkins during his career at Illinois. He is capable of scoring but one thing I have noticed is he is so hesitant, so undecisive when he gets the ball and by the time he decides to shoot he is not really shooting the ball but merely tossing it up. He needs to get the ball turn and shoot in one motion, quit 2nd guessing your next move and let the game come to you.
I have been critical of Hawkins during his career at Illinois. He is capable of scoring but one thing I have noticed is he is so hesitant, so undecisive when he gets the ball and by the time he decides to shoot he is not really shooting the ball but merely tossing it up. He needs to get the ball turn and shoot in one motion, quit 2nd guessing your next move and let the game come to you.
Gotta love the Sleeper guys!
Great point. Still, they were missing one of their best guards.
uofi7477
- Silver & Gold Vandals
Only the Insider knows why.
sacraig
- The desert
Imagine if he consistently found his stoke, though? He'd be in the league already.
sacraig
- The desert
Nah, couldn't be true. This doesn't fit the "Underwood doesn't make adjustments" narrative.
On the contrast.. I really enjoy Carter & Greg. Unlike a lot of other of these media guys, even though they have ties to Field of 68, they know ball. And they call themselves out when they’re wrong about something.
Actually they said Wisconsin is the second best team and we MIGHT be the third best team. Goodman is the absolute worst.
My only concern is the lack of playing time for Dani Dainja. I do see him potentially transferring out
sacraig
- The desert
In fairness, KenPom agrees. Wisconsin has one more loss but also a top 5 and top 25 wins. I don't think we've proven we are better (or vice versa). I think that's a reasonable take.
Noblesville Illini
- Nappanee, IN
And their other guard couldn’t miss. So, they got that going for them.
Why is itluck that he improved? Maybe he put in the work to improve.
