Game Thread: Illinois vs Washington

[jumpingjack]

We're in the second half, so if it can happen sooner rather than later, it would be ideal.

 

[KingWolf11]

Lmao this dude Wagler

 

[skyIdub]

In back of plane with crappy wifi. Should I tell the Captain this turbulence is from our FT bricks?

 

[BoiseBaller]

We could try contesting shots. Just a thought.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Great discard by Big Z

 

[Jon]

Any defense this half?

 

[DeeIL89]

Defense where you at? Lol.

 

[blife]

of course UW now shoots 80% for the 2nd half lol

 

[bjp84]

Man to man D is giving them a lot of open looks.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Why are they unstoppable?

We're doing what we want schematically -- which is force mid range twos. They're just making them.

 

[PasadenaIllini]

Jake Davis is absolutely killing us this game.

 

[Jimbo]

Lol. I don’t think i’ve ever seen a player help the opponent up during a live play.

 

[DICKnaggie]

What a give me game and we just don't seem to want to close it. Crazy. Half speed, half effort.

 

[Jon]

Z turns a rebound into a jump ball or travel turnover twice a game

 

[SkyysNotFalling]

Defense has been good they’re hitting tough shots, shots we want them to take.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Tomi's three up top has to go. I honestly really like the two man action at the top of the key with him and Keaton. Generating good shots.

 

[Illini in Indiana]

Do you mean the players or the crowd?

Players, the crowd will follow

 

[HouTexIllini]

What I wouldn’t give to see us ABORT drop coverage, three years of terrible chase people and give the easy baskets.

 

[rdk573]

Thank goodness we have the number 1 offense because our defense has a lot to be desired especially without KB

 

[Battle89]

So damn tired of our guy with two arms wrapped around the ball, gets knocked down, opponent sticks one hand in, and gets the jump ball call.

Z gets zero respect from officials.

 

[Wazababybrucedouglaskid]

Anybody who’s been around long enough knew this kinda game was a high probability. Let’s see what we are made of!

 

[BlueFlag]

Style note . . .

Big Z looks better in the Black mask.

He should ditch the Clear mask permanently.

 

[Second place is 1st loser]

We're doing what we want schematically -- which is force mid range twos. They're just making them.

With how bad of a shooting team as they are from three, not sure I'd be chasing off the line, for the reasons you just said. Too easy for them.

 

[zentrails]

Lol. I don’t think i’ve ever seen a player help the opponent up during a live play.

Dick Butkus would never do that

 

[Retro62]

Z needs to stop tucking the ball like a running back—get it up over your head to avoid the tie-up.