Agree. And with Lance Jones, how was SIU not a powerhouse there and in the national conversation?
Illinois 91, Wisconsin 83 Postgame
But can he talk trash?So was Larry Bird
as a lifelong Celtics fan, DM reminds me of him more than any player since Larry Legend.
I don't know that I've ever seen a player like Domask. In a peculiar sort of way he's a point guard. He gets it down low and whenever he's double or triple teamed, I think I'm about to see a Curbelo moment. But not so; he knows what he's doing and can score even if he's got a seven footer among the double teamers. I can also recall at least three sensational passes. He's kind of our Swiss army knife; he can do a little bit of everything and a lot of some things. Just a remarkable player.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Top 5 funniest posts I’ve seen on here in years. Hall of Fame level.
Homecoming 2019
- Chicago
All the credit to Domask for his effort on that end.
DReq
Always Illini
- Central Illinois
Now this is exactly the sort of detailed and enlightening debate I come here to read! (Sorry, I just couldn't resist)
Or Nebraska or Michigan State or Northwestern
Illini2010-11
- Sugar Grove
Illini did beat Nebraska...
I don't think Ellis ever went to NCAA with Notre Dame, if he picks Illinois we are probably cutting nets in 89.
I file it under lessons learned. Since PSU, the Illini have owned the final few minutes and closed games with emphasis!
The PSU loss may save our butts in the BTT or NCAA...tough lesson to learn
blackdog
- Champaign
Don't be disrespecting MD! Just because he plays at his own pace doesn't mean he can't blow by or get up when he needs to.
don’t think most unathletic is a correct statement
Wahl was cooking Quincy, no idea why he didn't touch the ball every possession, like we were doing with Domask.
Also really glad Brad switched Harmon off of inbounds duty after that TO. He CAN make an adjustment after all /s
Also really glad Brad switched Harmon off of inbounds duty after that TO. He CAN make an adjustment after all /s
altgeld88
- Arlington, Virginia
Harmon again with smart cuts to the hole w/o the ball, opportunistic drives and strong D. Around 2:15 his block and then the immediate dagger outlet to TSJ for the and-one turned what was oscillating between a three-possession and two-possession game and opened up a 10-point lead that effectively ended the Badgers.
That downcourt awareness on the outlet pass turned the Maryland game after the filthy MD block of Young on the break and led to CoHawks and-one flush that shifted the mo to us permanently in that one.
Also... love Harmon at the line. $$$ in the bank with high interest, FDIC-insured, in a low-inflation environment.
When we play to win, we win. Love it.
[EDIT: Wahl gonna be seein' MD in his nightmares for a long, long time. That was not rent-to-own. That was flat-out taking-what-I-want-when-I-want-it ownership.]
That downcourt awareness on the outlet pass turned the Maryland game after the filthy MD block of Young on the break and led to CoHawks and-one flush that shifted the mo to us permanently in that one.
Also... love Harmon at the line. $$$ in the bank with high interest, FDIC-insured, in a low-inflation environment.
When we play to win, we win. Love it.
[EDIT: Wahl gonna be seein' MD in his nightmares for a long, long time. That was not rent-to-own. That was flat-out taking-what-I-want-when-I-want-it ownership.]
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As both an Illini and SIU alum, I(as well as other Salukis) certainly do not begrudge Marcus going to U of I to finish his career. We are grateful for the 4 great years he gave us and he deserves showcasing his talents on the big stage.
Well done MD!
blackdog
- Champaign
Some would say he’s… an equally athletic Larry BirdSo was Larry Bird
as a lifelong Celtics fan, DM reminds me of him more than any player since Larry Legend.
Seems like I heard this after the last game...
sacraig
- The desert
So was Larry Bird
as a lifelong Celtics fan, DM reminds me of him more than any player since Larry Legend.
Hurts to know they could have been playing for the conference, at home, if they hadn’t choked that Penn State game away. Oh well. It is what it is. Close out strong.
So, earlier it had three obvious changes: labeling its photo the Domask Center, "State Farm Center North", and owned by University of Illinois basketball.
It's been fixed... to the Kohl Center. The nickname and ownership must look good on it!
Not every player is blessed with a wealth of raw physical talent.
Shannon is athletic and explosive.
Hawkins has height and length and versatility and a nice Three.
And Mr. Wisconsin-Illini Basketball has taken the kind of ball talent he was given and carved out a fine way to thrive with it. He has the face of someone who is always on his way to church to teach a Sunday School class or something. But his quiet smile and calm demeanor is hiding his tools to wipe the floor with you with lethality when he gets you in his clutches.
Many of us can name players who were gifted with a great deal of roundball talent and who never maximized it. The list is long and sad. A real shame for them and their teams.
And then there are the really special guys who know what they can do — what they can’t do – and find ways to be winners with that. Topping off what they have and then working to exceed it.
That’s part of the beauty of this game. There are so many ways to be successful and get the job done.
And when you as a player find the right way for you... it’s a thing of beauty.