I’d like to see a few sets where Tomi catches it and we just run multiple cutters into the lane. He would find a hi percentage of them for shots at the rim!
Game Thread: Illinois vs Purdue
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Sweet 16 type of game.
Nice end of have run.
can't give up 50%+ shooting in 2nd half
honestly a great game
Nice end of have run.
can't give up 50%+ shooting in 2nd half
honestly a great game
The threes we're missing are really good looks. Can't pass them up. Have to make them. Can't think of a three that I was really unhappy with.3-13 from three and 9-13 from two … half our shots are threes, and we have a season’s worth of evidence we’re not good at them. Brad, you shouldn’t be posting from the bench.
Our issue right now is on the defensive end. Our personnel in the paint(our bigs) are far below average at protecting the rim.
Poor shooting, subpar defense, and somehow it’s a 2 pt game. Feeling pretty good actually.
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Come on. The guy you quoted is a diehard fan who has posted both positive and negative stuff, when warranted. Considering that’s just a funny gif and how we were looking when he posted it, it was hardly “quitting on the team” or whatever.
I'd like to ask him to actually play like that lottery pick he was supposed to be.
to be down by two right now just feels very fortunate. but it was a very good end to the end to the half.
What app/website is this?
Why can’t we hedge like Purdue does? Smith gets into the lane to easy.
I am watching, nad thinking: who would I want on my squad next year and in years to come? Who would I trust? Will, Tomi, KJ. I like ALL of these guys. But that's my draft order.
Um, I wanted Melo over LeBron. So I am as dumb, or way way more dumb, that NBA draft shot-callers. I know that. So why do I post my stupid thoughts here? Cause I am Illini. And want the Fighting Illini to achieve the glory they, we, and us, deserve.
Um, I wanted Melo over LeBron. So I am as dumb, or way way more dumb, that NBA draft shot-callers. I know that. So why do I post my stupid thoughts here? Cause I am Illini. And want the Fighting Illini to achieve the glory they, we, and us, deserve.
heck no, drive it, drive it, drive it, they can't stop us when we drive it
Forget the 3's unless it's a wide open kick out
Especially with zero bench points. We need some contributions from them in the second half to win this.
Pretty much a predictable result....they made their shots....we didn't so much. But, with that said, we are only down by a layup.....so might want to keep Smith from shooting a handful of those without being guarded by anyone.
Some good things, especially Riley and White, but defensive deficiencies are always in play. Only 4 turnovers is a good thing....but Boilers had only 3.
We need to continue to get to the rim and really upgrade the defensive effort. Unfortunately, the Boiler guards know exactly what they want to do and can adjust to almost any defensive tactic. Not sure we can stop TKR from bullying his way to the bucket without fouling...Morez would help but would likely foul out in a hurry. TKR is NBA ready, especially physically.
Gotta hit shots to win this one...and play better defense. Both are not likely but hope springs eternal for our Illini hoopsters...ya never know!
Some good things, especially Riley and White, but defensive deficiencies are always in play. Only 4 turnovers is a good thing....but Boilers had only 3.
We need to continue to get to the rim and really upgrade the defensive effort. Unfortunately, the Boiler guards know exactly what they want to do and can adjust to almost any defensive tactic. Not sure we can stop TKR from bullying his way to the bucket without fouling...Morez would help but would likely foul out in a hurry. TKR is NBA ready, especially physically.
Gotta hit shots to win this one...and play better defense. Both are not likely but hope springs eternal for our Illini hoopsters...ya never know!
Terrible defense. Even rebounding. Only 2 offensive rebounds. 0 bench points. Only down 2.
Make an adjustment on the ball screen coverage and grab some more rebounds and we’ve got a good shot.
Make an adjustment on the ball screen coverage and grab some more rebounds and we’ve got a good shot.
Tomi isn’t great at it
In that locker-room, right now, leadership from the staff or roster will emerge. Or not. And then we will rightly judge. Bring it, O&B. Bring it!
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