Illini Basketball 2023-2024

[pruman91]

Shannon being back is much more significant for the defense than offense imo (and he is awesome offensively).

The memories of TSJ running down opponents on the fast break , blocking their shot , then hopscotching along the baseline to reestablish being in bounds will live with me for infamy...............They really really will...................

 

[IlliniGman7795]

My prediction for the rest of the season

 

[GrayGhost77]

My prediction for the rest of the season

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That's only if we had Ditka coaching.

 

[Navy_illini]

That's only if we had Ditka coaching.

If Ditka coached opponents would have negative points

 

[Kendall Gill’s Uncle]

I think it's relatively safe to say DGL won't be returning next season:
DGL Mom Not Happy

I can't say I necessarily blame him, either. I refuse to believe Underwood can't find spot minutes for DGL, Dainja, and Nico throughout the games to keep our main rotation guys fresh throughout the season. I don't think anyone is expecting them to be as good as our starters, but Undy HAS to find a way to lower the rotation guys' minutes while helping develop the younger players. This team will wear down by the NCAA Tournament no matter what he says.

Do you want to risk losing games?

 

[foby]

Final four is back on the menu.

I don't think it ever left the menu. But now there will be a lot more orders.

 

[Kendall Gill’s Uncle]

Yep…then throw in the potential for sickness, injury, foul trouble and other acts of god. It’s a valid concern.

I will say though, I’m glad Nico and Dain got some minutes; which is a whole lot better than nothing.

Nico didn’t look great.

 

[foby]

With TSJ back who is our best defensive player

TSJ is a locked down defender who was needed versus young against MD

Hawkins can guard 1-5 and is a shot blocker?

TSJ maybe slightly our 2nd best defender, but he is without a doubt the best 2 way player in the country. He will raise our D to an ELITE level.

 

[skyIdub]

My prediction for the rest of the season

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Man, the defense really went to sh#t in the last three games.

 

[foby]

I believe we are now the best team in the country. I really, really do.

 

[illinifan1987]

Depends if I'm medded up or not...it really really does....
The NL ' s say my game is ELITE....they really really do....

There is a pretty big difference between driving and plowing

 

[IlliniGman7795]

Man, the defense really went to sh#t in the last three games.

That's because we rest the starters and just play the bench and walkons before the postseason starts. Where we go on a 9 game run, outscoring our opponents 1,328-137 to claim another BTT title and our first ever National Championship!!!!

 

[pruman91]

Coleman Hawkins blossoming for No. 14 Illinois basketball team

Coleman Hawkins put together his most complete performance as an Illinois player yet in a win over Michigan.

www.stltoday.com

 

[foby]

Coleman Hawkins blossoming for No. 14 Illinois basketball team

Coleman Hawkins put together his most complete performance as an Illinois player yet in a win over Michigan.

www.stltoday.com

I love you Ty, but he's not the best big man in college basketball. However, he is definitely the most versatile, and possibly the second most valuable big man to his team.

 

[danielb927]

Here is standings and the plus/minus for Home and Away games - you get a point for a road win and lose a point for a home loss, and no points for home win or road loss.

1. Wisc. +1
2. Purdue +2
3T. Illinois +1
3T. NW +1
5. Ind. +1
6. Iowa E
7T. Neb. E
7T. Minn. E
7T. MichSt -1
7T. Mary E
7T. PennSt -1
12T. OhSt -1
12T. Rutg -1
14. Mich -3

Conference is still very close with Purdue having a slight lead in +/- and Michigan sucking.

Wisconsin should be +2 as well - road wins at OSU and MSU, no home losses.

 

[chiefini]

Coleman Hawkins blossoming for No. 14 Illinois basketball team

Coleman Hawkins put together his most complete performance as an Illinois player yet in a win over Michigan.

www.stltoday.com

Thanks, @pruman91. An excellent, well-written article detailing Coleman’s rise. Great read!

 

[RabidDawgClassic]

My prediction for the rest of the season

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I’m guessing Edey got all 60 of Purdue’s points?

 

[punchabove33]

DGL needs to read the CH playbook. Be patient, learn the system, grow physically, improve your shooting and defense and EARN those minutes. CW has remained steadfast in sticking with BU and developing into a potential NBA draft pick.

Parents gonna compare DGL to pods… I get it… then I also see Epps who will score a lot but will go to Europe to play ball… then who knows with Miller, curbelo and melendez

Meh. Oh well

 

[Goldtop]

If already mention my apologies. I haven't gone through every page.
Did anyone read DGL's moms tweet after the Michigan game? I heard the Sleepers Media guys talking about it. Doesn't sound good.

 

[LvilleILL]

If already mention my apologies. I haven't gone through every page.
Did anyone read DGL's moms tweet after the Michigan game? I heard the Sleepers Media guys talking about it. Doesn't sound go.

His mom is off of her rocker. Not sure DGL share's the same thoughts as mom, just an fyi

 

[Joel Goodson]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1748585752320184479

 

[foby]

I love you Ty, but he's not the best big man in college basketball. However, he is definitely the most versatile, and possibly the second most valuable big man to his team.

On second thought. Maybe he is, *^%$ Edey.

 

[Joel Goodson]

His mom is off of her rocker. Not sure DGL share's the same thoughts as mom, just an fyi

good thing she has a filter

 

[Goldtop]

good thing she has a filter

Ya good thing.

 

[sacraig]

His mom is off of her rocker. Not sure DGL share's the same thoughts as mom, just an fyi

A similar situation didn't work in our favor with Adam Miller.