Pregame: Illinois vs Illinois State (Exhibition), Sunday, October 19th, 2:00pm CT, B1G+

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cjw1901
JKR said:
A loss wouldn't shock me if we find ourselves playing without Stojakovic, Rodgers, Ivisic and Petrovic.
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Right, that is missing four very good and experienced (BT starter-level) college basketball players. But, with them, this game would have been a 30-pt blow-out win for the Illini. With KW, KB, BH, DM and ZI starting and with all (except KB) playing more mins than they will average this season, then we should still win this game.

Why? Because ISU leading scorer, 6'9" Chase Walker, shouldn't be able to get many shot off over 7'2" (and better leaper) Zvonimir Ivisic and because 6'2" Kylan Boswell should pretty much shutdown and 5'11" Johnny Kinziger. And yes, ISU has a few other decent role players after those two, but so does Illinois, and we are playing at home. Honestly, if we don't win this game, then Illinois isn't as good as we all hoped.
 
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Ryllini
cjw1901 said:
Right, that is missing four very good and experienced (BT starter-level) college basketball players. But, with them, this game would have been a 30-pt blow-out win for the Illini. With KW, KB, BH, DM and ZI starting and with all (except KB) playing more mins than they will average this season, then we should still win this game.

Why? Because ISU leading scorer, 6'9" Chase Walker, shouldn't be able to get many shot off over 7'2" (and better leaper) Zvonimir Ivisic and because 6'2" Kylan Boswell should pretty much shutdown and 5'11" Johnny Kinziger. And yes, ISU has a few other decent role players after those two, but so does Illinois, and we are playing at home. Honestly, if we don't win this game, then Illinois isn't as good as we all hoped.
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I like your attitude. I don't know about 30 points, but yes, at full strength this game shouldn't and wouldn't put much stress on the boys. Maybe the first 10-15 minutes.
 
#95      
Ga65
Two and maybe a third starter out will make the game more interesting. With both Mihailo and Andre out time at the three will be interesting. I see Jake there but assumed Keaton would see time at that position also but will need him at 1 and two with injuries. Brandon with time beside Keaton and Kylan smaller lineup but likely one possibility. Wonder if they will experiment with Ben and David playing together? Would be tough defensively but bruising on the boards.
 
#96      
Fly Illini Fly!
Brad described Mihailo's "pretty severe" ankle injury that he's come back from, but now has a tweaked hamstring.
 
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illiram
Does anyone know if we can get the annual pass for Big Ten Plus for $89.99 but then cancel after the 3rd Big Ten Plus game for a pro-rated refund? I think there are 3 Big Ten Plus games early this season.
 
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