Game Thread: Illinois vs Chattanooga

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Stevegarbs

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So sick of Curbelo whining after every foul. Shut up and play the game.
 
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C_Mac

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They don’t look confident at all. Why the heck is that?
 
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Hof

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Upstate8_EAJ81_GW_ForEva said:
I wish we could/would stop running out an undersized fivesome as our primary linup. Kofi + 4 undersized guys, I mean. Fine to have up to 2 smaller players on the floor, but not 4. At least until the other squad has been overpowered by a taller lineup (we have the personnnel, on the bench) that can control the defensive boards, provide the length -- on help defense -- to disrupt the other team better, especially in the paint, and get some buckets off the offensive glass. As a counterpunch, then sub in a shorter group of our guys who work their tails off to force turnovers on the perimeter and then sprint down the floor for perimeter shots -- open threes in transition, I mean.

It is frustrating that Grandison can't at this point log major minutes at the 3, his natural position. Hawkins needs to be the primary 4, and Grandison the primary 3 for as many minutes is possible, his shoulder situation permitting (probably not today, it looks like, and so maybe not Sunday if we get that far). The shoulder may well be the issue now. But as SOON as possible (next week if now is just not feasible), the lineup needs to be Kofi + 2 forwards and 2 guards (not 4 undersized players).

Melendez and Goode would look good too ...

The other thing is that Curbelo adds a ton of rebounding, at least usually. He is mostly and excellent, hard-working defender (though with exasperating lapses). His ridiculously great court awareness and under-noted athleticism is sooooo helpful. 'course, if he was locked in every second -- eliminating the inexplicable block-headed maneuvers and turnovers -- he'd show the first-rounder promise that his many exceptional plays on defense, on the glass, in transition and in the half court screams out.

This team is so much better than what we're seeing, with the under-achievement reflecting how out of synch these guys play. From the perspective of someone NOT in the gym for practice or in the locker room, it seems like the huge number of games missed due to injury, goofy NCAA suspension, and illness are the major culprits.
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Didn't read this.....but, have you been writing this since the first half
 
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Baskins Tiger

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Rich said:
This thread is moving so fast my comment is going to get overlooked so its a good opportunity to say I've had the biggest crush on Candace Parker since high school (Naperville Central) and she still looks great.
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Possible ILLWB coach.. may have to come to games
 
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Da88

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That foul on Hawkins was absolutely B.S. I slowed it down 2x. Nothing. I guess boxing out isn't allowed
 
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