Game Thread: Illinois vs Florida Gulf Coast

[Jon]

Feel like we haven't had a true rim protector like this in years

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I want Big Z to get a triple double with blocks 10pts, 4Rebs, 5Blk so far. He has a shot

 

[skyIdub]

 

[CentralILLini]

Big Z talkin’ a lot of junk…and backing it up big time lol

 

[hoopsfan47]

What is unexpected from Z is that he has played so many min.

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

Fletch has deservedly gotten a lot of love around these parts, but given the number of injuries we've experienced recently, I think it's more that reasonable to question whether our strength and conditioning is giving our players what they need during the offseason to withstand the hard practices that our team needs to compete.

Jesus H Christ...its sports! Can't compete for championships if you practice/play soft.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1986982700218265959

 

[Jon]

Mirkovic reminds me of Mayer. Good or bad.

Except instead of hating basketball, Mirk hates the people he's playing

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Wagler is cold as heII. Just so smooth.

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Wagler looking awesome

 

[FloridaMan]

Wagler is a quiet assassin. Just lulls the defender to the basket and finishes!

 

[NarrowJ]

If he plays enough Ivisic could lead the league in blocks.

What’s crazy is he was 2nd in the SEC in blocks per game last year while only playing like 19 mins per game

 

[illinifan1987]

I'm going to miss Wagler next season

 

[Oranges]

Between Bam and Wagler seems we can always get a trip to the free throw line when we need it

 

[abchew2]

Brad probably going to be upset about how many offensive rebounds we have given up this half.

 

[battle]

Boswell wanted 60 at half

 

[Battle89]

We're at a point where any of our guys hit the ground and I'm immediately stressed.

It’s Murray Hamilton as the Mayor in Jaws. Tomi after AS after Ty has us snakebit mentally.

Knee = shark.

You yell ‘barracuda’, everyone says huh? But you yell ‘shark’ and you’ve got a panic on the Fourth of July.

 

[DeeIL89]

Wagler looking composed these first two games of the regular season. Big plus for the young freshman.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Wagler's noice.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Wagler is having himself a freakin game. An absolute freakin game

 

[punchabove33]

I'm going to miss Wagler next season

Certainly looks like he is a one and done..

 

[Carter Waller]

Wow Z is a shot blocker. Surrounded by excellent ballplayers. Wagler is a very confident young guy. Our potential is exciting.

 

[CDRUSN]

FGCU coach to his players at halftime:

 

[NarrowJ]

It’s obvious the Wagler hype was far overstated

I mean everyone could tell that after the Illinois St exhibition where he played to his ranking

/s

 

[WolfpackIllini]

Does does that last airball count as a rebound for Z?