Illinois 95, Minnesota 74 Postgame

[Orangetool]

Kudos to the coaches, good adjustment.

 

[purcy51]

21 assists to 6 turnovers. I like it.

 

[Yes33]

Will and KJ tonight, that’s what first-round picks look like.

I would agree, but I feel the offense and execution by the whole team is what opened the game up for their talent to shine. In recent games they have been overplayed and been in desperation mode. Great game tonight!

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888394630175293788

https://twitter.com/x/status/1888394540320461215

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

Dang, really really rough going for Tre right now. O minutes and 2 fouls!

I know he was sick, but 4 minutes. 3 fouls, 1 TO for DGL.

 

[illinitiger]

21 assists, 6 turnovers, over 60 fg% and over 50% from 3p (9/16).
we apply the mix of players and schemes going fwd and we should be tough to beat.

Keep pedal on gas!

 

[IlliniFan42]

This was our last regular-season game on BTN of the season! Hooray!

 

[chibar]

Spinzone, this bad month of play, if we can now get out of it, might be the adversity this team needed to bond

 

[altgeld88]

63% shooting
56% from 3
6 turnovers
38 rebounds

On the road.

This.

This is the way.

 

[Orangetool]

Team will have mucho confidence going into UCLA at home.

Would be great to take that one big.

 

[TheodoreRex]

Adjustments were made …

We played with more fire …

Will Riley … Keep it up son …

KJ … You looked like your old self …

That’s a W … Now let’s keep it rolling !!!!

Weller 12 in my glass tonight. An Illini W always makes me feel a little better

 

[ginabackes00]

Great to have KJ playing well again. I love seeing Riley starting to initiate contact on his drives and seeing him smile. Get everyone healthy and continue to play an offense that doesn't rely on the three...I like our chances to make a good run.

 

[NorthShoreIllini]

Tough night for the Minnesota + points crowd. Big time performance

 

[ChiTown]

21 assists to 6 turnovers. I like it.

Yes much discipline and cohesive game tonight .

 

[WyattEarp]

63% shooting
56% from 3
6 turnovers
38 rebounds

On the road.

This.

This is the way.

 

[OrangeBlue98]

63% shooting
56% from 3
6 turnovers
38 rebounds

On the road.

This.

This is the way.

I don't know who made the call for this game plan, but it clearly worked. Had we done this against Rutgers, we would have won going away. No matter - That's all I'll say about last week. On to a big game Tuesday. Need to put the Big Ten's newest Munchkin in his place . . .

 

[blackdog]

KJ and Will are going to get all the love but let's not forget Tomi and Ben both had pretty solid games. Ben with 9, 6, 4, and a block. Tomi on a bum leg and still recovering 18, 11, 2, 1, 1. This team is sooooo much better on both ends when Tomi is in

 

[New Creation]

Real question. Are we better away from the Farm than at home? If so that’s good for March…

 

[Orangeandblue72]

This version is much more fun to watch. Taking good shots, moving on offense. Rebounding like we can and should. Easy to forget Morez in beast mode in the first half.

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

This team is lethal when KJ, Will, and Tomi are all cooking.

 

[abchew2]

Sign me up for more KJ games with only 1 turnover! Great game from multiple guys!

 

[One Man Fast Break]

Freshmen strike back

 

[My2Cents]

Great TEAM win...coaches..players..everyone came focused and ready. Great game!

 

[Miles Leonard]

Screw what the analytics say. This has to be the offensive game plan moving forward.

 

[TheodoreRex]

I know it would be a little bit of a kick to the gut to lose two studs in Riley & KJ to the draft.. But how amazing would it be for our program's perception to possibly have 2 lottery picks in the 2025 draft???