Recent content by IllinoisFan733

I want whatever gives the Illini an easier chance to making the final 4. Go to go Iowa, but I think it’s fairly close. Really is going to come down to how each team is shooting 3’s.

Did Owen save Mark Popes job?

This made me laugh so hard, and I don’t know why!

We have between 3 and 10 games left in the season. 6 = Good 7 = Great 8+ = Fantastic

If Ty was healthy, there would be a lot less discussion about this. They offer similar things with high energy, physical, and great defense. Wish MJ had stayed, just hope he goes To the NBA and is not at Michigan. Take Mara and Lendenborg with you! 🤣

Getting a little Big Ten basketball in before the Illini start. Maryland/Rutgers is a tough watch. Both teams struggle to shoot and score in general.

Just tell the other teams the shouldn’t even try….. what’s the point? 😎 I always try to remind myself that as much as the Illini want to win, most times the opponent is trying just as hard to win!!! I like this team, I think they have a shot to beat anybody once BAM is back. Just going to...

What do the analytics have the spread at? Based on the teams and their current play during the season so far?

These refs….. it’s getting ridiculous.

One could argue two of our 3 best defenders on the roster were out for the game. Ty or Brandon Lee could have helped against Philon. Also think they are some of the better athletes on the team.

If they start calling that, Alabama has to foul the entire team out. They body on every one of our drives.

That’s a first team All-American in JT Toppin. Wow, he made tough shot after tough shot. Illini Weathered the storm, showed some poise.

Let’s win tomorrow, then worry about the rankings next week. Should jump into the Top 10 if we can get a convincing win this week against Texas Tech.

Score and time update?

My buddy in his survivor pool is picking Tech and Alabama. Wants to save Florida and Duke for E8 and F4. I told him it’s risky…. Could see both losing tonight.