Recent content by ginabackes00

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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    This was my initial thought.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    If Storr ends up here, I hope he wants to emulate Shannon's progress and takes on his routine. He has a ton of talent to be special.
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    Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

    They've become a farm league (or g league) for the P5 conferences.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS

    All my kids, last one in a few months, are ISU alumni. I am a fan of ISU for them and because of all of the money I've spent there. BUt as a previous employee of UI for many years and growing up a big fan, I will never go against the Illini!
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    3/24 Games Thread

    Odd time for a TO
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    3/24 Games Thread

    Holy :poop:
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS

    Someone mentioned going to a zone in this thread, I should have quoted. I haven’t watched enough of ISU to know if it’s part of their defensive scheme. Typically a very good defensive team like ISU doesn’t have to use a zone.
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    3/24 Games Thread

    The halftime interview with Sampson reminded me of why I am not a fan of his.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS

    There are benefits to going to a zone for Iowa State,. However, the negative is the impact on defensive rebounding, especially against a team like Illinois, who does extremely well rebounding offensively. This will be a good game.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS

    Domask booty ball may not work as far as him scoring, but it does draw double teams. If he can read the defense and hit the open guy or we have good ball rotation after the initial pass, I think it puts a lot of pressure on the defense.
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    Pregame: Illinois vs Iowa State, Thursday, March 28th, 9:09pm CT, TBS

    Agree. And add in that those players stepped up to make Brad look good is a big part. it takes both sides to show how valuable one is to the other.
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    Illinois 89, Duquesne 63 Postgame

    I cannot like this enough!
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    Illinois 89, Duquesne 63 Postgame

    The past two weeks watching this team find their stride, I think we can play with anyone.
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    Illinois 89, Duquesne 63 Postgame

    Bring that defensive intensity and I feel confident against Iowa State. Shout out to this staff for putting the team in this position.