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Illinois postgame: Minnesota coach Niko Medved
Illinois 77, Minnesota 67 Postgame
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Illinois postgame: Minnesota coach Niko Medved
He was out with our team last night...
I get it, but to win big everyone needs to not worry about this SQ#$&(). All that chemistry stuff.
I'm sure AS will come up with a ton of more big games when we need them
I'm sure AS will come up with a ton of more big games when we need them
Ben is 27% from 3 in the 17 games since the first game of the season vs. Jackson State (went 5-9 that game). As much flak as he got last season shooting from distance, he's even worse this season. I think we've got far enough evidence at this level (53 games) to say he's a below average 3 point shooter.
Kudos to Brad for icing him today. Theoretically this was a good matchup for Ben vs. zone. Loved Brad giving twin towers some run together.
It's just unacceptable to shoot that % when you're brought in as a shooter and hitting that putrid clip on wide open looks. The % of his looks that are uncontested is very large. Frankly I've grown long long tired of him launching 3s 5-6 foot behind the 3 line. There's absolutely zero reason he should be setting up that far out. Happens over and over and over again. There's where I see the difference between him and Jake. Jake isn't setting up that far beyond the 3 line. Ben's made strides defensively. Just not an upgrade on other options on that end either.
I'm just thankful Ben's not being relied on as a starter at any point this season. We hit a home run with big Z. Such a game changer defensively with a great offensive game today as well
Kudos to Brad for icing him today. Theoretically this was a good matchup for Ben vs. zone. Loved Brad giving twin towers some run together.
It's just unacceptable to shoot that % when you're brought in as a shooter and hitting that putrid clip on wide open looks. The % of his looks that are uncontested is very large. Frankly I've grown long long tired of him launching 3s 5-6 foot behind the 3 line. There's absolutely zero reason he should be setting up that far out. Happens over and over and over again. There's where I see the difference between him and Jake. Jake isn't setting up that far beyond the 3 line. Ben's made strides defensively. Just not an upgrade on other options on that end either.
I'm just thankful Ben's not being relied on as a starter at any point this season. We hit a home run with big Z. Such a game changer defensively with a great offensive game today as well
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I think the Missouri game was the worst thing to happen for the sake of this board. Now every game in which we’re the favorite needs to be a 40pt win. It’s just delusional.
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What I like about this team compared to prior versions is that they share the ball better. If you're going to buy into coach's "everyone plays a role on their own day" speech, you have to share the ball to find out whose day it is. And we do. Great trait
Stoj only missed one 3...
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Iowa is not in a great spot right now (LvilleILL1)
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I realize Minnesota may never have the resources that other schools have, but Niko Medved is a good coach. He’ll get the most out of his team, and I think he did that (or close to it) today
Less he plays, the better, imo. It means the other Illini are doing well.
In some ways I feel he has regressed for exactly the reasons you pointed out. Early success has led to him forcing things too often rather than letting the game come to him.
Against the zone, Tomi caught the ball just under the FT line, made a move and hit a beautiful baby-hook type shot.
Need more of that, especially against the zone.
Today showed he's definitely got something. If he had like two more players he could play their season could be going very differently.
Then that’s a staff problem for over valuing him.
I always thought he was a great wing/slasher/down hill attacker. I even knew he could not shoot long range from 3 like his dad.
The staff should value the skills he has instead of forcing him to shoot 3’s. Work on a consistent mid range pull up game, work on his defense, work on his 3’s in practice. Tell AJ and Humbrickhouse to never shoot a 3 in a game until you make 100 in a row in practice. Work with his strengths and improve his deficiencies.
Idk. Defense looked pretty good to me overall and it was mostly us dorking Crocker-Johnson in the first.
Then he came in a did an excellent job on Tyson in the second half.
AS is the most skilled Illini I have seen at being able to beat defenders inside with his speed and finishing at the rim. He can score against any team when needed if he is not doubled...but teams are doing that now and that opens opportunity for others. We are lucky to have him.
Like most, I sure would love it if he we also an elite perimeter scorer, but he isn't. He has bought into defending but still has a big upside to climb.
Like most, I sure would love it if he we also an elite perimeter scorer, but he isn't. He has bought into defending but still has a big upside to climb.
Nicknames making fun of guys on our team is so lame. Was lame last year, was lame in the offseason, and is lame now
He shot 2 3’s today and made 1 of them. Staff wasn’t “forcing him to shoot 3’s” today.
There will be a game or two I feel Jake will be hitting some big three's for the Illini. Hang in there, Jake. I think BH has had his chances.
My understanding is we don't miss in practice
Andrej definitely drives well to the hole. At times, though, he doesn't finish well at all: tough shot, looses ball on the way up or has it blocked easily. Not saying this happens all the time, but if he improve finishing, that'd be great.
I also think BU should let Andrej post up more for potential baby hooks or booty ball.
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Give me back my Afta, heh heh
This coach seems like a good guy but more importantly, really smart.
His take on the game and his understanding of the Illini is accurate I think.
My guess is that Minny will continue to rise.
What’s also lame is posters with their hot takes.
Agreed.
Staff “forcing Andrej to shoot 3s” about the hottest take in this thread so far
Yes he was 1-2 and Boswell was 1-4... should Boswell not shoot them also...?
Name doesn't check out.../s
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