Game Thread: Illinois vs Kentucky

[Illini in Indiana]

Being an Illini Fan

 

[KCBassin]

I am sad that we don't get a second year from this team feels like they are a year away

 

[foby]

That's the third time they ran that and gets to the lane every single time. Sums up our D

 

[Se Il Illini]

Brea dribbles.... center comes to screen.... He shoots a WIDE OPEN JUMPER.... Over and over. WHY CAN'T WE ADJUST?$

And that is super simple offensive basketball. But Illinois has trouble defending that.

 

[illinoispeak]

Go get a veteran PG and a strong athletic wing that can attack the basket off the dribble. With a 4 that can actually shoot the ball ( not Humrichouse). Then maybe we can make the second weekend next year.

 

[Illini8420]

This is the type of team where you’d be super excited to see what they could do next year, but in this era it’s not happening. Then again we might not get the caliber of players we’ve very recently gotten if it weren’t for this era, but whatever. Second round exit it is.

 

[Crossbow]

Illinois is getting beat by 2 teams, Kentucky and the illini.

 

[FromTheLogo]

I beg that one reporter on the postgame ask: "Once they burnt you the first 20 times on drop coverage, why did you continue to play it?" - I'd love to hear Brad's answer.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Without Boswell this is a 30 point game

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

Well, now I can schedule Friday's golf game

 

[Flyin' Illini]

Boswell, Tre White, Morez.

Those 3 guys are giving it all they have out there.

 

[WyattEarp]

What could have happened:

What happened:

 

[HailtotheChief]

This isn't done. We gotta get a few stops and get a little run. Still 7 min left.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Whoa, Kylan's dad looks young enough to suit up.

 

[Illini4Christ]

why did our defense go back to drop coverage?

 

[Se Il Illini]

I am sad that we don't get a second year from this team feels like they are a year away

I agree. That is why I could not get super invested. They are a year away, but it will not happen. That is college basketball in 2025.

 

[illiram]

I'm as disappointed as everyone else. The inconsistency bug got us today. I am hopeful that we will get some or most of these guys back next year

 

[aaeismacgychel]

KJ getting burned every single possession

 

[FloridaMan]

Love listening to the announcers talk how our coaches are getting pantsed without actually saying it. Big changes called for. If BU is unwilling, JW has a decision to make.

 

[fightingducks]

why did our defense go back to drop coverage?

Tights

 

[JJE]

The season was not a failure, but it surely did not meet expectations. Make adjustments on the roster and staff for next year.

 

[Oracle21]

Kentucky-TN would be their 3rd matchup of the year and KY won the first 2

 

[Ryllini]

Ben with a crossover got fouled though

 

[RavenBlue]

Really feels like we cannot win unless we have a clear talent advantage.

 

[TheodoreRex]

How on earth are we still in drop coverage? We literally haven't adjusted anything- fire everyone involved with our defense.

Also- KJ has been awful offensively and defensively tonight- they are just picking on him.