Pregame: Illinois at Purdue, Friday, January 5th, 7:30pm CT, FS1

[IlliniKat91]

Question and maybe I'm just forgetting.....but does Illinois have any "Darknight" type uniforms? Like mostly black but yet the Illinois symbol and letters be in orange ? I just think it would be cool to have a uniform that somewhat makes a statement as well to others. Thoughts? I know you enjoy discussing uniforms a lil more than some

I'm someone who likes alternative uniforms, but with black not being one of colors, I'd find it odd if Nike sent us something like that.

Given that I'm team #BluesAreCursed, I wouldn't want to see it done with navy either. I'm good with just sticking to orange and white, but that's entirely personal preference

 

[1970 John]

I'm someone who likes alternative uniforms, but with black not being one of colors, I'd find it odd if Nike sent us something like that.

Given that I'm team #BluesAreCursed, I wouldn't want to see it done with navy either. I'm good with just sticking to orange and white, but that's entirely personal preference

Orange is an aggressive color. Navy blue is passive.

 

[Illiniindian]

Hawkins was playing drop coverage, which is why going under screens was hurting the Illini early, but obviously Hawkins can and did guard a lot more people than Dain.

I am hoping/wishing Dain plays more tomorrow . He looked terrific the few minutes he played.

 

[CHEEF]

Question and maybe I'm just forgetting.....but does Illinois have any "Darknight" type uniforms? Like mostly black but yet the Illinois symbol and letters be in orange ? I just think it would be cool to have a uniform that somewhat makes a statement as well to others. Thoughts? I know you enjoy discussing uniforms a lil more than some

I hope not

 

[727ill]

Yeah, but that will only last so long once Domask exploits mismatches. Then they bring weak side help and leave cutters (QC) and shooters (LG, CH, JH) wide open.

This team is pick your poison now. And when TSJ returns...we'll have a monster to shove it down your throat.

Marcus hit a lot of tough shots against Northwestern. Many easy ones but some tough ones too..

I’d bet Painter is okay with letting Marcus get 20+ points on 2-point shots rather than letting Coleman just roam free. Plus I bet he anticipates a friendly home whistle which will erase some post-up fouls for Marcus.

 

[Illinifan74]

One thing Edey is not - fast. If we rebound like we have been and get out and run - he is going to be gassed. We need to make this game as much of a track meet as we can.

 

[chudaman]

Hopefully we get the March Madness version of Purdue and come out with a W.

Edey got hacked to pieces in that game and didn't get calls. I doubt that happens tomorrow.

 

[grue2]

Threes from where? While Cohawk did take one NBA 3 last game, he also did seem much more conscious of where the college line is. If he plays like that again, I think we win. If he's taking NBA 3's, I think Painter let's him have them, and I fear we lose.

Overall, Coleman has gotten much better and choosing the 3s he takes (set shot at the college line) and it is showing in his average.

The NBA 3 you mention was one of Coleman's bigger mental lapses last game. He came down the floor expecting an open 3 based on the defense NW played on the prior set. When there was someone there to guard him at the 22' line, instead of starting the offense, he took an uneven step back and launched. The results were predictable.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1742974898899689531

 

[john1952]

 

[Illinifan74]

Edey got hacked to pieces in that game and didn't get calls. I doubt that happens tomorrow.

I'm guessing he will get the Sean May special.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1742978035706368088

 

[CNMAN]

 

[Chad Fleck]

This game seems a little underhyped to me. A top 10 matchup seems like it should be a heavily promoted game.

 

[rtbritt]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1742978035706368088

All right…I was at the Wake Forest game and I was at the Indiana game…I wasn’t born yet for the ‘79 game against Mich St.

I’ll be at the Purdue game tomorrow and I’ll have witnessed 3/4 times the Illini have beaten the #1 ranked team! ILL!

 

[aaeismacgychel]

This game seems a little underhyped to me. A top 10 matchup seems like it should be a heavily promoted game.

Game is on FS1 is the problem there I'm guessing. If this was nationally televised or on ESPN, it'd probably be getting much more hype.

 

[fuggles]

Does anyone know if there is Matt Painter pre-game video? I can't find one.

 

[chiefini]

All right…I was at the Wake Forest game and I was at the Indiana game…I wasn’t born yet for the ‘79 game against Mich St.

I’ll be at the Purdue game tomorrow and I’ll have witnessed 3/4 times the Illini have beaten the #1 ranked team! ILL!

-N-I!!! Bring that ‘W’ home, @rtbritt!

 

[Mobi]

This year's team really shows case Brad's ability to construct a team in the new NIL era. He will be a hot name in the coaching market.

 

[Dan]

FS1 (Brandon Gaudin & Robbie Hummel)

Ninth-Ranked Illini Set For Top-10 Showdown at No. 1 Purdue - University of Illinois Athletics

The Illini are in search of the program's fourth win all-time over a No. 1-ranked team, and the first ever away from home.

fightingillini.com

 

[ptgrd23]

All right…I was at the Wake Forest game and I was at the Indiana game…I wasn’t born yet for the ‘79 game against Mich St.
I’ll be at the Purdue game tomorrow and I’ll have witnessed 3/4 times the Illini have beaten the #1 ranked team! ILL!

Best Illini basketball games I attended

1979 - Eddie Johson hits end of game jumper to beat Magic and Michigan State
1989 - Kenny Battle leads Illini come roaring back from 16 point(?) deficit to beat Missouri in Bragging Rights
1990 - Nick Anderson hits end of game half court 3 pointer at Indiana for the win

Unfortunately I did not see any of 2005 team games in person due to moving to NYC

 

[BRucks]

He was already at one this year! He’s already riding the wagon.

That was the Jimmy V. Classic. Bill was actually there to watch his son who coaches at UConn, though I expect that he was pulling for us vs. FAU.

 

[abchew2]

That was the Jimmy V. Classic. Bill was actually there to watch his son who coaches at UConn, though I expect that he was pulling for us vs. FAU.

He was wearing a shirt with the block I if I recall correctly. He definitely enjoyed seeing them.

 

[Miles Leonard]

Playing with major house money here. But if we win this game, we're winning the conference. For that I have no doubt.

 

[SuperintendentChalmers]

That was the Jimmy V. Classic. Bill was actually there to watch his son who coaches at UConn, though I expect that he was pulling for us vs. FAU.

Though FAU isn't too far from the course where Caddyshack was filmed.