Game Thread: Illinois vs Jackson State

[InDaAZ]

It looks like we have a height advantage in this game.

Could be the camera angle…

 

[IlliniSaluki]

Mirk with a double double in the first half. Let's F'n GO!

 

[HereSoIDontGetFined]

I predicted 102 points. Might have undershot it.

Anyone else feel like we could have played even better somehow? Dunno how that's possible

 

[DeeIL89]

Man, it's just neat to see the twins on the court together.

 

[illinifreak30]

I feel like when we get Petrovic we will be so good

 

[Curbelo Fanboy]

Hey guys, any tips on betting the home team? Just got back to Peoria for a few months and I’m new to the betting scene, Hit the boat last weekend and found out you can’t bet on Illinois teams while in-state. Feels like the spread on this game would’ve been easy gains. Any advice is much appreciated FAM1LLY

Legally you’d have to go to Indiana to bet. Otherwise a bovada or similar account would be the way to go.

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

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We did bet all the money we made franchising our name and bet it against the Harlem Globetrotters. To be faired, we thought the Generals were due.

 

[Trueblue777]

Why is High Stockings on the bench with Underwood and Kruger in the back?

 

[FloridaMan]

Kylan a plus 32 that half. Not too shabby lol

 

[illiram]

Geez do we have any weaknesses this year besides the free throw line? Maybe speed lacking a bit but wow I am excited for this juggernaut!!!

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Beating Jackson St by 30 on opening night and that 3rd missed free throw still made me groan.

Can we get the fans to chant nuggets when we're at the free throw line? Asking for a friend.

 

[Illinilosch]

I predicted 102 points. Might have undershot it.

Anyone else feel like we could have played even better somehow? Dunno how that's possible

I have to think its somewhat difficult to play 40 mins at a high level against this kind of opponent. Not sure how much there will be to gather at the end of this game.

The 3 point makes do look VERY NICE!!!

 

[thehass]

Free throws gonna frustrate me again this year

Es posible

 

[Boricua Illini]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985526729557815598

Fagbemi can fly but I'm still upset Brad said he's more of an athlete than TSJ. A top tier athlete in the freaking NBA

I'm guessing Brad's thinking in a "pound-for-pound" kind of way... I think Fagbemi's listed at 6' and 180lbs but he looks smaller than that to me...

 

[CDRUSN]

Morez was one of my favorite players last year, I hated to see him transfer to Michigan. However, Mirk may likely prove to be even better as he settles in. Great all around game, and he is a better passer and shooter.

 

[BrownTown]

I usually don't love Raphael Davis' takes.

His call for David Mirkovic to be B1G FOTY? Count me in.

 

[dwpittman]

Hey guys, any tips on betting the home team? Just got back to Peoria for a few months and I’m new to the betting scene, Hit the boat last weekend and found out you can’t bet on Illinois teams while in-state. Feels like the spread on this game would’ve been easy gains. Any advice is much appreciated FAM1LLY

I don't bet much. I saw on espn, the spread was 46.5. with that biggest spread, if your team looks up the gas, you're still sweating it!

 

[BrownTown]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1985531147451879532

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Could Mirk be a Morez upgrade after all?

 

[MurphysBurger]

 

[zentrails]

I don't bet much. I saw on espn, the spread was 46.5. with that biggest spread, if your team looks up the gas, you're still sweating it!

Heck that could be our rebounding edge at the end of this game LOL

 

[MoCoMdIllini]

Wait....60 - 27 is the HALFTIME SCORE?! I think I missed some stuff. (Edit: I thought I missed the whole game.)

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Mirk is a stud. You can argue given the talent on team but he may already be the best player on team.

The versatility of both him and Tomi gonna be fun to watch and gonna give a lot of front lines fits with their ability to step out and hit from outside

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Morez was one of my favorite players last year, I hated to see him transfer to Michigan. However, Mirk may likely prove to be even better as he settles in. Great all around game, and he is a better passer and shooter.

Could Mirk be a Morez upgrade after all?

Mirk is a better all-around player. I don't think it's close.

 

[WhereDoWeStandWithStorr?]

It's the fun of it, but it's just not true. Morez has 20 first half points. He's going to be VERY GOOD.

Not exactly sure who he's doing favors either if he does play bad.