Game Thread: Illinois vs Baylor (Exhibition)

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joebcrazy13
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#183      
hoopsfan47
Well maybe it is overacting but this really is hot garbage. Would not mind if we just forfeit the 2nd half.
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And that would serve what purpose? The idea is to get everyone some tick against elite competition and let them learn. There is so much to learn from this, and getting beat by 40+ in and exhibition is something no Illini player can shrug off. It will serve to open the eyes of the young guys and maybe get the Ivisic brothers to rethink their attention to detail. I though this was possible and likely will never be forgotten by any Illini player. Trying to win the second half is a good goal at the moment....but can they play the same guys the same minutes and get that done?
 
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#186      
AnnaMay
He doesn’t even have a clue where he is on the floor man. It looks bad lol
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I've not seen anyone else have a clue on that end either. Its a glorified practice game, so you really shouldn't care.
 
#187      
Illin618
It's a freaking preseason game. Relax.
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What changes besides adding back a high IQ, very offensively-skilled player?

Because that’s all that’s missing.
 
#190      
Det_Illini_fan
Baylor was 1-6 from 3 in the first half against Florida. Really love when a not great 3pt shooting team shoots lights out when we play them.
 
#191      
fatboyslim
Baylor just beat the preseason number 1 team in Florida, so we know they're good. However, this is an exhibition and they could be trying different techniques out. Let's relax a bit, shall we'll?
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I don't know how good they are. I don't any of these exhibition results that seriously if at all. There's injuries, disinterest, it's very early and teams are still working on things, etc. Several factors. That's why teams play these games before the real season to get a gauge on your teams strengths and weaknesses. Sometimes your still working on that early in the regular season as well.
 
#192      
AnnaMay
Coleman is pretty good really one one that is playing
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On offense sure. On defense, ehh. He looks like the rest of the team in terms of actual guarding.
 
#193      
Peoriapipeline
This is just an experimental game from Brad, I’m sure these won’t even be the rotations once the season start..
 
#194      
FloridaMan
Uihoop2023! said:
We are without a potential player of the year and getting minutes for freshmen...people need to settle down. These are teaching moments. Get stuff corrected in October not March
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Lol. Mirk's not gonna stop their 6 1 guard from torching us and prevent 11 3 pointers by himself. This is a huge wakeup for this team. Hopefully they and the staff take advantage of it. Defense is definitely going to limit this team if it does not improve.
 
#195      
Illin618
All I know is… Mirk & QC, get ready to rock n roll young men
 
#197      
AnnaMay
Maybe we should focus on how terrible the student announcers are?
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There is an alt-cast with Andy Katz and Latulip talking the entire game. Its better lol
 
#198      
ChiTown
I know this is a preseason game but Baylor looks like they’re playing a buy game…wonder who is the leader on our team.
 
#200      
Det_Illini_fan
But yeah, guys were playing the end of our bench almost more than the starters. We’re trying to give those guys experience and see what they can improve. You TRULY cannot take anything too serious from this game. Other than locker room material and practice material to work on. Plus we’re practicing our in game mentality as well.

Michigan lost against Cincinnati last year preseason, giving up 100 points, and Cincy was ABYSMAL on offense.

It’s fine. It’s a kick in the nuts a little, but whatever. Rather lose now than later.
 
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