Epps is having himself a game, haven’t watched it all but 25 points and 10 assists
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DICKnaggie
- Champaign
Epps having a heck of a night. 28 with four left.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
And 10 dimes.
And another loss.
Sean Miller is a good coach.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Well, that was kind of the body language I'd expect from Epps. Got doubled, to get it out of his hands. So then he passed it off, and asked for it back. Didn't get it, then just stood and watched his other 4 teammates go after the rebound off the missed shot. Then as time expired he just threw up his hands.
To be fair, he could have got the return pass. It was there. Probably would have been smart. But once your teammate drives, you should probably crash in that situation.
To be fair, he could have got the return pass. It was there. Probably would have been smart. But once your teammate drives, you should probably crash in that situation.
Hey now, that’s the CBI tourney MVP you’re talking about! Wonder if he regrets being part of something special in Champaign…
I don't think he does. He is about me me me. He wouldn't fit well with this group of guys
His game is flourishing to an extent that it wouldn’t have at Illinois. I’m sure he’s just fine with his decision.
Second to last in the conference right above powerhouse DePaul, I’m sure that’s exactly how Epps drew it up…
Yup. A shot chucker on a horrid team who won't hustle and doesn't play defense. Go read the Georgetown forums and see how much the fans think he's 'flourishing'. All I read about is how they're tired of watching him jog/walk back on D after committing turnovers.
He’s a stat guy, not a winner
Last possession of the game against Xavier when he was doubled and had to give the ball up, he just stands and stares by the logo as his teammate drives. Doesn't even try to put himself in a position for a possible put back. That one play alone tells you everything you need to know
Epps - talented kid, but not really a “team” player.
Omar - good for him. I remember him having a solid night for us when Kofi was in foul trouble. Forgot which game , but was very active and provided solid minutes in a nice win. Made his FTs too.
Omar - good for him. I remember him having a solid night for us when Kofi was in foul trouble. Forgot which game , but was very active and provided solid minutes in a nice win. Made his FTs too.
On a separate note, Stubblefield needs to be let go from DePaul. It's astonishing that they have not made any progress with improving their program despite having some talent on their roster. This is likely a direct reflection on the coaching staff, no matter how demonstrative and active he is when he is coaching on the sideline
Former Illini NCAA Tourney Watch
Team records aas of 1/21/24
Benjamin Bosman-Verdonk (South Carolina) 15-3
RJ Melendez (Georgia) 13-5
Omar Payne (Central Florida) 11-6
Adam Miller (Arizona St) 11-7
Andre Curbelo (So Miss) 11-8
Jermaine Hamlin (EIU) 9-10
Brandon Lieb (ISU) 9-10
Jayden Epps (Georgetown) 8-10
Conner Servan (Eastern Michigan) 8-10
Skyy Clark (Louisville) 6-12
Team records aas of 1/21/24
Benjamin Bosman-Verdonk (South Carolina) 15-3
RJ Melendez (Georgia) 13-5
Omar Payne (Central Florida) 11-6
Adam Miller (Arizona St) 11-7
Andre Curbelo (So Miss) 11-8
Jermaine Hamlin (EIU) 9-10
Brandon Lieb (ISU) 9-10
Jayden Epps (Georgetown) 8-10
Conner Servan (Eastern Michigan) 8-10
Skyy Clark (Louisville) 6-12
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It'd be cool to see Dee Brown get a D-1 shot in the city.
Mr. Tibbs
- southeast DuPage
yea, but that’s a real tough assignment
I haven’t seen BBV in the box score in awhile. I’m guessing he’s injured.
You should add Groce and the Zips. Leading the MAC.
That would certainly be interesting, but I keep thinking Tom Kleinschmidt. Am I crazy?
He is a high school coach right now. That would be so DePaul to hire a coach with no college coaching experience because it’s reliving glory days.
3 point girl
- texas
He's doing a great job at Roosevelt & will make a really good D-1 coach for someone in the future.