Game Thread: Illinois vs UCLA

[Ghost77]

Welcome home, Kofi
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Not sure whatever happened with Garrison, but he was never the same again...

 

[jumpingjack]

That look on Ayo’s face is priceless

 

[Mobi]

@Mobi you don’t think his ankle/foot was swollen at Minnesota?

I didn't until seeing the news. It really depends on the pain/injury management. For the record, we could still win without the good Tomi but just more dicey.

 

[skyIdub]

I didn't until seeing the news. It really depends on the pain/injury management. For the record, we could still win without the good Tomi but just more dicey.

Without the "good" Tomi?

I recommend you check the last game stats.

 

[Bigtex]

Despite not sure what Illinois will show up - easy win tonight with ucla traveling east

 

[skyIdub]

Extremely disappointed in reg whites for King Kofi's night. Lame af.

 

[derrick6]

Jekyll or Hyde?

 

[illinoisgrad1990]

Coach Alexander had our Italian recruit out on the floor for shoot around… dude is TALL

 

[hoopsfan47]

Jekyll or Hyde?

Sadly, we just don't know who will show up.

 

[pruman91]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1889466675239723013

hey d j bald head ref , you !@#$%^&**&^%........you really really do.....................

 

[Dan]

Illini starters-

KJ
Boswell
Ben
Morez
Tomi

 

[NarrowJ]

Interested to see if Mara gets the start or if they have Bilodeau try and guard Ivisic

 

[NickOfTime]

Do it for Kofi!

 

[pruman91]

After seeing the injury report I feel a lot better about our rotations and our ability to handle foul troubles........I hope their road travel has a bearing on them and we get more production from Tre and DGL............I think we...............................

Illini 81
ucla 70

I expect KJ and Will to continue producing at a high level from the minny game and hope Tomi didn't suffer from his 30 + minutes frim last game........

 

[AndyKaufmanstutor]

Coach Alexander had our Italian recruit out on the floor for shoot around… dude is TALL

Moretti is back!?!?!

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Interested to see how Riley fairs against the bigger, more physical wings of UCLA.

 

[PizzaHutParkingLot]

I'd like to see some productive Tre White minutes

 

[Dan]

Peacock broadcast just began

https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/event/PCKSLE:5014453/897eaae3-0708-3c28-b2d3-448da17c7037

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

I will be very interested to see what Tre's minutes are like and how he plays in them. The best version of us is one where we're getting quality minutes from him, even if they might be fewer than he expected or got at the beginning of the season.

 

[chibar]

what are the students shouting after each away player gets introduced?

 

[band camp]

Starting lineup announcements live on Peacock.

 

[Scoregasm]

Healthy boo for Skyy.

 

[illinifan1987]

Hopefully Kofi shares his story about wishing he'd stayed an extra year. Doubt it would directly influence anyone in the current team but couldn't hurt!

He would've been the Illini GOAT. All time leader in point, rebounds, and double-doubles

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

No commentary pre game (Peacock) ...

Skyy gets booed...

 

[Dan]

I get & respect the criticism of Peacock. An unexpected benefit though if this game wasn't on Peacock, we wouldn't be able to watch the court uninterrupted for 5 minutes now, including the anthem & starting lineups (including intense booing of Clark). Thank you Peacock much appreciated!