Pregame: Illinois vs Chicago State, Sunday, December 29th, 1:00pm CT, BTN
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Illini in Indiana
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Nice gif! But, that's what this game is. Then we get to play in the B10, we'll be ok.
Absolutely need to get Will Riley going.
Still better than Ben. It's just the shot... way better on defense (comparitively) and rebounds... just a matter of time with the shot. Seems like it's a little in his head IMO.
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uofi7477
- Silver & Gold Vandals
How many times in a row can we say this?
I agree but who has been the bigger disappointment at this point in the season ? I say possibly Will because we've had a lot higher expectations for him. Unless someone thought Ben was going to be this year's version of Marcus.
Will doesn't need to shoot the three. He's able to get to the rim or at least within 10ft almost at ease. He's so long and his spin move is extremely effective, and it gets him in the paint on almost one dribble. I'd like to see that be his game for now and then step back out.
As many as it takes
Had a conversation the other day with someone who is very close with the family of one of our guys who is struggling from distance. They seemed to think that the heavy strength training is playing a role in the shooting woes, fwiw. Who knows, but thought it was interesting.
Should be a bounce back game for anybody; Chicago State is always lousy.
IlliniKat91
- Chicago, IL
That myth goes around basketball all the time. Strength training should help your muscle endurance and keep you from getting overly fatigued late in games. It's more likely the pace of the game at this level and the better competition is doing it, but folks (and their players) don't want to hear that when they've always been told they're the best.
sacraig
- The desert
Nah, I'm still in campus #1. There's delays have been killer.Me: “Why do I have to wait 8 days for more Illinois basketball?”
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OrangeBlue98
Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
- Des Moines, IA
Goal 1 - win the game
Goal 1a - Get Will's confidence back
I feel like if Riley is the player we know he can be that this team is going to be really, really dangerous. He's the missing piece of the puzzle.
Chicago State is 0-14. On one hand, it should definitely be a confidence builder, but on the other, I'm not sure how much it will help with any issues that have surfaced against actual competition.
Hopefully, a chance to get guys like Davis and Booth plenty of playing time. As yesterday proved, there will be times when the Illini need them to play some minutes in a tight situation (especially if they see those refs again).
So, you’re saying Chicago State is due?
Also, KJ doesn't seem to mind the strength training. Going from 30 something last season in Europe, to 42% now.
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