Game Thread: Illinois vs Duke

[chief]

The Ty redshirt, the whiff on Booth, Humrichhouse and Jackys rearing its head

 

[New Creation]

I have seen much, much worse than we are seeing tonight. This is a much more competitive team than many of Weber and Groce teams. This is definitely not a train wreck. Just a disappointing season.

If the last 6 halves of basketball haven’t been a train wreck. I’m not sure what is

 

[Oracle21]

I honestly think it could be worse. Weber actually gave Groce some good pieces (BP3, DJ, Nnanna, Tracy Abrams, Myke Henry). If Brad left at this point, what is he even leaving to the next coach? We'd have pretty much a completely empty roster. Would have to hope we hire someone who brings an entire team over like Dusty May,

Basketball is new rosters every year with the portal so it wouldn’t matter.

 

[Mr. Roberts]

The lowest point relative to talent level since Meyers Leonard was crying on the bench at Nebraska

I was about to type this!

 

[DeeIL89]

If I am KJ and Will the NBA draft can't come soon enough.

 

[steveinspringfield]

I have seen much, much worse than we are seeing tonight. This is a much more competitive team than many of Weber and Groce teams. This is definitely not a train wreck. Just a disappointing season.

This isn’t a train wreck? I’ve seen train wrecks that didn’t look this bad.

 

[Pikeillinifan]

Maybe it’s best if we lose out, minor changes won’t fix things.

 

[chief]

Why can't Boswelll control the ball, come on now

 

[Old Farm Illini]

In this era, reloading is definitely doable. True reloading, with good coaching. I wanted Brad back but he’s stooping to a new low.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

I need 4 points/rebounds/assists out of flagg still and 2 points from Proctor before they pull them

 

[and 69 others]

Please tell me Kylan didn’t just help up a dude off the floor who stole the ball from him in a game we’re losing by 32 WHILE THE PLAY WAS STILL ONGOING.

 

[Butters]

Took Kirk way too long to fire him.

Kirk never did

 

[Jimbo]

Anyone else thinking our new mascot should be a brick

This made me chuckle out loud.

 

[BlueLeader]

I don’t get what has happened culturally. The team used to always play hard and I get the sense that nobody in this game gives a crap. Which may be reflective of Brad on the bench since I’ve yet to see him get on anyone’s a$$ when they screw up.

Recruiting top 25 guys changed. We used to run top 50-100 guys and retain them.

 

[Retro62]

Well, I like MSG, but this the worst game I have ever witnessed in person.

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

If I’m into this team with real money…ie I’m one of “those”…I’m in Josh’s face Monday morning with a blank check and it’s only for one thing and that’s immediate turnover on this staff.

This is pathetic.

They already have been … See my comments in Coaching Carousel thread …

Josh will be PROACTIVE … Not REACTIVE …

 

[IllinistrandedinHouston]

2 for 26 Tyler Tyler MORE THREE POINT SHOTS!

 

[Jersten]

Up 37 and Duke still plays like they are tied.

Illini have ZERO fire

 

[Indy Illini Fan]

Can we just go with the running clock please ???

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I’m in the Garden and am spending more time in the game thread than when I’m watching the games at home.

This is unspeakably awful.

I am so incredibly sorry, man. That's awful but appreciate you going out to the game. You deserve better

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

For who? And is KJ really one of our big guns anymore?

 

[abchew2]

Fortunately we are playing a team more on our level next game. Should be a tight one.

 

[illini510]

I honestly think it could be worse. Weber actually gave Groce some good pieces (BP3, DJ, Nnanna, Tracy Abrams, Myke Henry). If Brad left at this point, what is he even leaving to the next coach? We'd have pretty much a completely empty roster. Would have to hope we hire someone who brings an entire team over like Dusty May,

The answer is Chris Beard. Great X's and O's coach. Would instill defense and toughness. Forget about that blip he dealt with. He's the real deal. Turned Ole Miss into a legit team...OLE MISS...

 

[and 69 others]

You had me for a minute because I didn’t see a /s after your post. That’s funny!

 

[Oracle21]

90-53 are you kidding me