Game Thread: Illinois vs Fairleigh Dickinson

[DeeIL89]

Yeah, I think we have a deep bench.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Jakstys looks good. He gives some toughness as a backup big

 

[skyIdub]

Two of our freshmen Ethan and Quentin are on triple double watch.

In their collegiate debut. Insane.

 

[zentrails]

Last year, Trotter called out team a Boa constrictor because our methodical pace matched with efficiency...

What animal is this years team?

cheetahs, LOTS OF EM!

 

[IllinoisGrad0609]

6 players in double figures. Love it.

 

[InDaAZ]

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…And zero turnovers…

 

[RowdyFromRow22]

We spent all summer arguing the 9th man…
All of the Above was an acceptable answer

 

[skyIdub]

I hope somebody kept my “Ethan Brown will be All B1G before he leaves.” receipt.

 

[PapaDelsMadeMeFat]

Drej not far from a double double either.

With Mirk, Lincoln, and Jake healthy… just an embarrassment of riches.

 

[CDRUSN]

Triple double watch on both Coleman and Brown. Two freshman have never done that in the history of college basketball, let alone in their first game ever. Brown has 12 pts, 9 boards, and 7 assists. Coleman is 13, 10, and 6. Unbelievable.

 

[Chad Fleck]

So, does NIL account for greater possibility for records in cupcake games like this?

The talent pool has a wider variance. You have to think it plays a part.

Still fun and all.

 

[Det_Illini_fan]

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Both true freshman

 

[PNWIllini]

You know all these FDU kids have families right. People who care about them.

 

[WWWWRocU]

I hope somebody kept my “Ethan Brown will be All B1G before he leaves.” receipt.

You talk about the quick release of Vaaks, but Ethan Brown is not far behind.

 

[PlayDeeBrownNote]

Last year, Trotter called out team a Boa constrictor because our methodical pace matched with efficiency...

What animal is this years team?

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

FAGBEMI WITH THE RECORD!!!!

 

[CDRUSN]

Fagbemi's new nickname is Death From Afar.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Tomi out there breaking ankles

 

[CoachHooleyHoo]

Remember that time when people were complaining about Tyler and nepotism? Thst was fun.

 

[ILLI die hard]

Big Z not playing much or has an injury also?

 

[IllinoisGrad0609]

Remember that time when people were complaining about Tyler and nepotism? Thst was fun.

 

[Illinisnake]

Jakstys is literally a good option, we should all be commending his effort. That and the scary medical stuff, this kid earned his flowers

 

[illini0440]

 

[March2TheArch]

https://twitter.com/x/status/2117427346647232724

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Tomi out there breaking ankles

2-8 from 3 needs to be better.