Pregame: Illinois vs Southern, Monday, December 29th, 2:00pm CT, BTN

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Brosky
I like it. It's not past my bedtime and it's not on PEACOCK!!
 
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hoopsfan47
jumpingjack said:
It'll be my son's first time attending an Illini game at SFC, so we will be there early and we will be loud. 3rd row seats baby!
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Back in the day when most B1G teams did not have a player over 6'8', 3rd row was a pretty good seat. But with the Ivisic bros and JJ in front of you, I am just hoping you can see some of the game. Enjoy. My first game was at the Assembly Hall in 1963 but it is a better facility now and still a very special venue to watch the Fighting Illini.
 
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Brosky
hoopsfan47 said:
Back in the day when most B1G teams did not have a player over 6'8', 3rd row was a pretty good seat. But with the Ivisic bros and JJ in front of you, I am just hoping you can see some of the game. Enjoy. My first game was at the Assembly Hall in 1963 but it is a better facility now and still a very special venue to watch the Fighting Illini.
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That '63 team was special. Downey, Small and Burwell. Won the B1G title and thus received a berth in the NCAA tournament. If I remember correctly, they were ousted by a Loyola team featuring Jerry Harkness. Loyola ended up winning the whole thing. Very fond memories indeed. I forget lots of our players from 3-4 yrs. ago, but I'm starting to think my long term memory is working. I can remember the '53 team as well.
 
#30      
Brosky
we need to talk more about All-American guard Paul Judson and the 1953 team. It was Judson's sr. year and he averaged about 18-19 ppg. Drafted in 2nd round, #13. What I find astonishing is the fact the fabulous Elgin Baylor wasn't taken until the 14th round (#91). The NBA GMs must have had the radar turned off.
 
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#31      
Brosky
After the remodeling, IMO the SFC is the best arena for college basketball anywhere. In the first place, it's a unique architectural gem. Always has been. In the second place, the ideal seating inside is beautifully arranged for all groups in attendance. I haven't seen a better facility anywhere,
 
#33      
illinifan1987
Brosky said:
KenPom today: Michigan #1, Purdue #5, Illini #9, and Southern #226.
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One of these teams doesn't belong...
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It's scUM. ScUM doesn't belong here :poop:
 
#35      
kyillini
Not to say every game is a win, but the next four BT games plus Southern are all very winnable. Which would make us 4-1 going into the middle of Jan. Keaton show the world why you will be first team all Big Ten and probably an All American.
 
#36      
IlliniFan42
kyillini said:
Not to say every game is a win, but the next four BT games plus Southern are all very winnable. Which would make us 4-1 going into the middle of Jan. Keaton show the world why you will be first team all Big Ten and probably an All American.
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I don't know what to make of Iowa. Northwestern, on paper, we should win, but we've said that the past few years and keep losing there.
 
#37      
illinifan1987
kyillini said:
Not to say every game is a win, but the next four BT games plus Southern are all very winnable. Which would make us 4-1 going into the middle of Jan. Keaton will show the world why he will be first team all Big Ten and a 2nd team All American.
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*Best freshman to ever come through our program*
I will take credit where it's due...I was the 1st to mention this. Once it comes to fruition, I'll gladly accept a Thin Mint cookie (y)
If not...I'll take my crow medium-rare šŸ„©
 
#38      
rtbritt
Like you said that before this time, or you just posted that?? Posting that on Dec 27 after this stretch Keaton has had is not exactly going out on a limb, IMO.

Cory Bradford, KJ, Kofi, and Keaton are probably the main contenders. Ayo, Giorgi are a group behind that, IMO. Kiwane and Deon are both way up there, but I didn't see them play, so I don't really know.
 
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illinifan1987
#40      
Brosky
I figure ALL our upcoming games are "winnable." They're also "loseable." In conference, our single win was a true road game, while our loss was a home game. You can't let that happen at home. But there will be plenty of surprises, not just for us, but all the other teams as well.
 
#44      
Barfolomew
He's now MISTER Ben Humrichous - has a nice ring to it, doesn't it?
Predictions:
1) Ben goes for a 20-burger today.
2) Petro gets at least 15 mins
 
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