Game Thread: Illinois vs Florida Atlantic

[thehass]

Bryant beat FAU for their only loss. What is a Bryant?

 

[Fighter of the Nightman]

Win or lose, I’m so impressed with this team so far!

 

[hoopsfan47]

What impressive play by both teams after an ugly/nervous start. Two heavyweights exchanging bombs. And one of them is our guys!!!

 

[abchew2]

I had my doubts this offense could get top 20 but with what I’m seeing that is very much attainable if they keep finishing like they are

 

[Ryllini]

What will it take to put the CH is a good 3pt shooter to rest? He does so many things well but he should absolutely not have a green light when he continues to choose step back/ step side plays that he simply doesn't connect with. That is not a value judgement on him, we need him to focus on the things he does well and there are many of those things!

He can hit. Exhibition yes, but how many did he hit that night. If he regains his form, this team will be nearly impossible to stop.

 

[TheodoreRex]

Seeing everyone playing perfectly into their roles is fantastic. If Dainja can learn to make one move, not dribble off the high post, and play more consistently on defense, we will be in GREAT shape. Also, Hawkins, can you make 1 outside shot, please?

 

[Chad Fleck]

Shooting 63 percent.

 

[DeonThomas]

Illini 7-7 from the FT Line? Is there another team calle the Illini?

jinxed us

 

[Bigtex]

You simply cannot convince me there is a better guard in the country than Shannon.

This years version of Shannon is vastly improved

 

[Ryllini]

I had my doubts this offense could get top 20 but with what I’m seeing that is very much attainable if they keep finishing like they are

I've felt we've always gotten what we wanted when we run our sets, it just helps when you have guys who can put the biscuit in the basket.

 

[IndyILL]

Our players are still getting used to one another... Isn't this obvious to everyone! We have nothing to worry about we are going to be a load in March...

 

[fatboyslim]

Bryant beat FAU for their only loss. What is a Bryant?

Bryant Notree

 

[DeonThomas]

Superior effort by the boys through the first 28 minutes!!!

 

[iillini67]

Everyone is playing to their strengths.

 

[hoopsfan47]

I had my doubts this offense could get top 20 but with what I’m seeing that is very much attainable if they keep finishing like they are

They are showing a willingness to be patient in the paint and use their size advantage well. And without a single jump-hook yet. It is not that difficult to score from 6-8 ft.

 

[FloridaMan]

Carroll killing us! D him up.

 

[LoveLovie]

25 getting away with a push off

 

[JAbada]

TSJ drivin' downhill in an overloaded semi with bald tires and no brakes.

I'm dying..

 

[pruman91]

TSJ making some serious coin tonight........NBA look out.....A jet plane heading your way soon...............

 

[PepeSilvia]

Dain needs to be glued to the bench

 

[Chillinini]

Second chance rebounding is atrocious

 

[Navy_illini]

If I am the Knicks I draft TSJ. He has played well at the Garden

 

[SuperMetroid]

Rebound please

 

[InDaAZ]

FAU is gettin Terrence Shannoned to death…

 

[PopChampaign]

We need to find a way to stop Goldin wants he comes back in.... which is now