Some observations and then it's time to move on to FD--a team that THIS Illinois team should pound into oblivion.
At first, I wonder why Freshmen DGL didn't play that much? Then I thought some more and realize that Ty is going to need all the experience he needs to run the PG position. The more he's out there the better he will become in the future. This team is going to need him. Also, it's another player that BU developed tremendously and can boast about it to future recruits. Also, the 7/8 man rotation (as of now) needs more reps, so towards the end of the season, they will be in shape. And plus, their next game is a week away, so "suck it up."
In this game, Domask and Ty had some turnovers in the backcourt that cannot happen in tight games. Yes, it was a blowout win, and it didn't matter. However, "Big Boy" programs fix their issues--even the small ones.
In a perfect world, the free throw shooting could've been better. Since the Illini have been making a higher percentage of their FTs as of late, we now have higher expectations-- and so should this coaching staff.
If Domask can hit his open threes, QG keep hitting his threes and CH scoring his points within the offense, I see Illinois at 7 - 1 in the Big Ten with an overall record at 17 - 3 and being a solid #2 seed. Then Jan. 30th comes and the Illini are at OSU.
I noticed DGL didn't "shoot" right away when he got in there--he did miss his only three-point attempt. Hang in there, DGL. I have a feeling in one of these Big Ten Games, you will hit 3/4 threes to put a game away from a future opponent; this will occur on your homecourt.
Hansberry needs to play more.