Apologies if this has been discussed and I missed it - any word from the insiders on the teams health headed into this week / the tournament? Seemed based on Coleman’s interview today himself, QG, and Luke have all been playing at less than 100%. Hope we can go into the big dance fresh and healthy
Pregame: Illinois vs Purdue, Tuesday, March 5th, 6:00pm CT, Peacock
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The team is in a great spot and I think those three are getting a lot better
I'm with ya!!! I hope to sleep tonight, I'm so fired up for the game yet it's one I hate to see because of the men who helped make this such a special year will/may be leaving us. I think with Coleman it's really hitting me cause this young man took a BEATING from so many people over the years and I'm not talking on the court. The media, Illinois fans and god knows we all witnessed his sideline "talks" with Brad lol. In today's era of NIL you have to wonder just how many four year players will be on teams in a few years. I loved how he mentioned in his video that 'the grass isn't always greener". I hope more young men can listen and follow in those footsteps, even with NIL a person has to have a good head on his shoulder and great parents who can make sure to see GR$$NER isn't the only factor.
I've become unreasonably attached to Domask and Harmon is only 30 games too.
Game day! Let's get this like we did 35 years ago today!
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
Purdue with 7 ORB Edey with 4 so below average and MSU had 11 ORB so it was effective.
I always wear an Illini shirt under my scrubs on game days. Today I’ve also got on my Illini jersey shorts under my scrubs.
Let’s get our statement win tonight
ILL
Let’s get our statement win tonight
ILL
Simply want to say I have a good feeling about tonight! I-L-L !!
I am going out on a limb and say for the first time all year at SFC the Illini come out focused and ready to play in a shootout-Illini 96-Boilers 91
That's a very good point, and we still only lost by 5.
I like what you say, and I've always wished Marcus would shoot more treys. He did that at Wisconsin, letting it go six times (making four).
How about the Wake Forest game, redux?
The Galloping Ghost
- Washington, DC
Every game this season it has felt like the other team has had a celebration or massive pregame moment and we've had to fight off both an amped-up opponent and a raucous crowd. Well, we have our own celebration this time. We get to honor 7 guys on Senior Night. Hope the team and the crowd bring everything they got.
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‘A unique day’: Illinois to honor 7 players on Senior Night
The Illini are ready for their biggest game of the season.
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sacraig
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That's what happens when you're one of the top dogs and everyone has you circled on your schedule.Every game this season it has felt like the other team has had a celebration or massive pregame moment and we've had to fight off both an amped-up opponent and a raucous crowd. Well, we have our own celebration this time. We get to honor 7 guys on Senior Night. Hope the team and the crowd bring everything they got.
‘A unique day’: Illinois to honor 7 players on Senior Night
The Illini are ready for their biggest game of the season.
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If by chance painter has Edey guard Domask so he can’t bully ball his way to the hoop, is Domask quick enough to get by Edey for a lay up or will he have to settle for a bunch of 3’s?
I want TSJ to be more selfish tonight. Get him the ball in transition and just let him drive to the hoop. It’ll result in a lay up or a defensive foul 3/4 of the time. I want him to be a wrecking ball. I want him to try and yoke one on Edey even if he gets blocked. Think his speed and momentum would break off Edey’s wrist if he caught him right.
I want TSJ to be more selfish tonight. Get him the ball in transition and just let him drive to the hoop. It’ll result in a lay up or a defensive foul 3/4 of the time. I want him to be a wrecking ball. I want him to try and yoke one on Edey even if he gets blocked. Think his speed and momentum would break off Edey’s wrist if he caught him right.
We are so dejected by the fact this game will not be shown on regular TV and we're challenged to figure out how to stream it. Hoping the crowd brings the Wake Forest energy to this game. This team is coming together so nice, just hate not being able to watch live, but we'll be staying updated.
our best to our guys, get it done!
our best to our guys, get it done!
I'm going to be 100% honest. If they put Edey on Domask and decide to give him a wide open set 3 on every play then I'm fine letting him take one every possession.
Chad Fleck
- Eureka, IL
I think he has a pretty slow shot, to be honest.
Think Plummer. He had a very quick shot. Trent as well. Smaller guys tend to need to get shots off quickly so they work on it.
I think Marcus is abnormally slow for this level of ball though.
Everything that Marcus does just looks abnormally 'slow' to the naked eye. If I'd watched him play at SIU the prev 4 years I'd probably have serious doubts his game would translate to major conf play.
GET THERE EARLY AND BE LOUD!!
Yes, bring the NOISE everyone!!Every game this season it has felt like the other team has had a celebration or massive pregame moment and we've had to fight off both an amped-up opponent and a raucous crowd. Well, we have our own celebration this time. We get to honor 7 guys on Senior Night. Hope the team and the crowd bring everything they got.
‘A unique day’: Illinois to honor 7 players on Senior Night
The Illini are ready for their biggest game of the season.
Purdue might be the one team we can’t beat in a shoot out, but idk any other route to victory. Watch us go out and hold them to 60 lol
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