Game Thread: Illinois vs USC

[Mistakenj]

Something I am trying to remind myself with this team is that they push the number of possessions and that their talent should win out over a game like that. Not saying they’ll win, but this how USC’s game against IU played out.

 

[The Sprouting Divot]

Is Musselman the Shane Beamer of basketball

Beamer is a spaz. Musselman is an !!!!!!!.

 

[FloridaMan]

Implying that hasn't happened this season? Whatever man....

Sorry, I thought this was the USC game thread. Whatever man.....

And that thought came straight from BU's mouth in the last presser.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

2025 Ben from the 3 point line is the real deal.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

More DGL please.

Also, I am concerned about Ivisic disappearing offensively lately. Seems more pronounced without KJ on the floor.

 

[DevILLDawg]

And ball hog on offense

Every time we got momentum or got within a score? Ill advised 3 ten seconds into the possession. I'm sorry for pointing out the truth. You can love his play and still point out that he was making some dumb plays

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

Why is Ben getting so many minutes?

Huh? He’s 2-3 on threes, rest of team 1-11.

 

[WyattEarp]

I’ve always felt that Musselman thinks there is a camera on him at all times.

Nah, if he really thought that…he’d probably be coaching with his shirt off and posing.

 

[chief]

Why is Ben getting so many minutes?

He spreads the floor

 

[BrimfieldBomber]

Toe was on the line guys/stripes. That's a 2.

Seems like they adjusted/corrected this at half.

38-35.

 

[Captain Bubbles]

A stat worth mentioning. Illinois is 11-11 from the free throw line, while USC is 2-2.

 

[logjam]

Implying that hasn't happened this season? Whatever man....

Name doesn't check out !

 

[Iamgroot]

Implying that hasn't happened this season? Whatever man....

I think it's a reference to daddy Brad saying we haven't played a full 40 minute game this season saying we take the foot off the gas alot and only been playing 32-34 minute games so far this season or something to that extent

 

[DevILLDawg]

Huh? He’s 2-3 on threes, rest of team 1-11.

Most of those misses were Bam forcing it and starting a fast break for USC...

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

36-38 or 35-38?

 

[Miles Leonard]

Have to punch it inside and get them in more foul trouble.

 

[pruman91]

EVERY DAY GUYS......................

how about some restraint with the ridiculous posts........also , a condoms 3 pointer ruled a 2................

38-35 beloved Illini.................................

 

[logjam]

I’ve always felt that Musselman thinks there is a camera on him at all times.

He looked like he could be good at pressing the ball...

 

[curtmoss]

BTN hammering us on the halftime show, and deservedly so.

 

[skyIdub]

BU is absolutely chewing a$$ right now. Getting outrebounded by this team is unacceptable. Period.

 

[Illini in Indiana]

We're down 1 rebound, that's why it's close (and bad shooting). IMO, we need more fundamental block outs. USC has a good plan to rebound with all 5, others will do this too. Some teams gives us D rebounds.

Played poor, lack of communications, lack of challenging at the rim. We have no foul issues, we'll play tougher at the rim and give up some fouls.

I still see a double digit win.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

OUTSTANDING close to the half. Being up 2 after playing this poorly for a half in front of a sleeping crowd is honestly really great all things considered. Win this half, win the game

 

[Ryllini]

Nah, if he really thought that…he’d probably be coaching with his shirt off and posing.

Only acceptable with a mask on.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Threes are fine but not if they are just casual chucks with no offensive flow.

Boswell 1-6 FG, 0-5 from 3 on mostly (probably all) bad ones. Gotta be more valid with our shot selection in half 2.

 

[ginabackes00]

Good D results in better offense.