Illini in the Pros (Basketball)

#232      
Someone needs to explain why the Wolves added LaMelo Ball. I know he only took 5 shots tonight, but he just plays like a losing player. One of his shots was a runner 3 with 15 seconds left on the shot clock. Another was a layup that Ayo rebounded and scored on and he didn’t even look like he was trying to make it.

Watching him, you’d think they’re playing pick up at the ARC.
 
#246      

Maaaaan Keaton looks like a different player already. He’s 19. Just put up 15/5/5 in his NBA debut on 50% FG scoring from 3, at the rim, and the charity strip.
Keaton struggled in his first Summer League game and improved a lot over the course of the Summer League.

Keaton struggled in his first preseason game and improved from there.

If that pattern continues from last night’s base, look out.
 
#249      
Anyone have any further info on Will? All the pre-season articles I read talked about him taking on a bigger role this year - which totally makes sense given the way he closed out his rookie year. Is he injured, in the doghouse, or what?
 
#250      
Anyone have any further info on Will? All the pre-season articles I read talked about him taking on a bigger role this year - which totally makes sense given the way he closed out his rookie year. Is he injured, in the doghouse, or what?

I think expectations were low last year because the team was so bad and they were trying to tank. With some of the offseason moves and getting Dybansa they are clearly trying to make the playoffs this year so it's going to be tougher to crack the rotation. The biggest thing for Will at this level has always been defense and that's probably what's holding him back now.
 
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