Game Thread: Illinois vs Iowa

[zentrails]

Think we were up 7 at half last time we played them. So guess we just have to settle for a 17 pt win

Did they shoot 60% from 3 last time at half?

 

[altgeld88]

On BTN at half Bruce Weber rocking a beach bum coiff in a suit. Sound’s not on in the bar but it won’t surprise me if he describes Iowa’s first half shooting as “gnarly, dude.”

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

We’re not going very far with KJ’s disappearing act

How can he be a lottery pick?

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

We’re not going very far with KJ’s disappearing act

His defense and mindless turnovers are maddening. The measurables are there with him, but I feel like he is growth topped out mid January. His issues come with effort(defensively) and his focus/thinking (offensively). He needs to learn how to just make the easy play versus trying to make everything a highlight.

 

[Trueblue777]

Need to tighten up the D, especially on the perimeter

 

[WyattEarp]

The thing that I have been worried about all day was Iowa shooting out of there a$$

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Is Morez hand bothering him? Very limited minutes, but very productive in those minutes.

Hope he's not back to playing 9 minutes/game like the start of the season. We need him today. (but precaussion for the hand I guess... ?)

 

[zentrails]

KB's hands were down they should been up high to contest his vision the shooter had a clear line of sight on the basket for the last second shot before the end of the half.

LOL dude was NOT looking at the basket when he let that one go

 

[thehass]

Our inside game is the way to go in this game.

 

[BDMAN]

Yes, he is. They give him the toughest assignment every game. He was on Flagg for quite a bit against Duke and they had him on Wolf versus Michigan. Don't pick and choose your support.

I'm not Brad was lamenting why is was not on the all D team. Playing spot defense for a play or two does not make you all D. Situational awareness and applying sound defensive principals in the key moments always does.

 

[thehass]

Our inside game is the way to go in this game.

Good observation. It's hard to believe Iowa only won 7 conference games.

 

[skyIdub]

That passing is just…..chefs kiss

 

[Jimbo]

Good energy to start the half.

 

[FloridaMan]

Good observation. It's hard to believe Iowa only won 7 conference games.

 

[Ramrod2010]

Auto-like for Emma Stone with long hair

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Look at the rebounding!

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Iowa is so laughably bad at rebounding.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

May need more Morez in 2nd half to pull away

The problem is that Morez isn't going to help with their shooters and our offense clearly Isn't the problem. If we can keep them from continuing to go nuclear from 17+ feet, that would help.

 

[biglug58]

Will MF Riley!

 

[BDMAN]

How is that not a foul!!!!

 

[Epsilon]

Great save to take yourself out of the play for 10 seconds…

 

[NashvILLe05]

KJ bench

 

[Dr Copejam]

KJ becoming a liability

 

[FloridaMan]

Why are we shooting contested threes up 9? Think, fellas! Think!

P.S. KJ may be unplayable tonight.

 

[chiefini]

Will!