Game Thread: Illinois vs Florida Gulf Coast

[whatahack]

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Peacock. Bro.

Imagine if they put the logo upside down...

 

[PNWIllini]

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Peacock. Bro.

Peacock computer autocomplete for “fighting”

 

[KCJones]

Our b squad looks pretty good

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Wow. Great awareness and smooth finish from Wagler

 

[KCJones]

The other twin has been disruptive on D

 

[Battle89]

I'm seeing above average switching and defending for November honestly.

That’s what happens when you put the Hammer down

 

[foby]

Wagler might be better than Riley.

 

[alaskaillini]

How many times are you going to be up 70-31 against a team that has not turned it over once.

 

[skyIdub]

My word.

I know it's a pipe dream, but Wagler in an Ayo scenario with 20 more lbs. is a top 5 pick in 3 years.

 

[Fly Illini Fly!]

Boz is so good.

 

[doowink]

Wagler is very very smooth for a freshman.....he and Boswell are going to be a handful for a lot of teams this year

 

[CDRUSN]

You gotta hand it to Bradimr Underwoodski and staff. There is no gym in the world, from the valleys of Croatia to the wheat fields of Kansas, where they won't identify hidden gem type talent, slap an orange and blue uniform on them, and get them to play tough, smart, winning basketball.

 

[aaeismacgychel]

Big Z now 2 rebounds and 3 blocks away from the triple double!

 

[illinoisgrad1990]

Our two very talented freshmen outscoring the whole FGCU team

 

[skyIdub]

You gotta hand it to Bradimr Underwoodski and staff. There is no gym in the world, from the valleys of Croatia to the wheat fields of Kansas, where they won't identify hidden gem type talent, slap an orange and blue uniform on them, and get them to play tough, smart, winning basketball.

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[OrangeBlue98]

Not sure that Petro will raise the ceiling immediately (please take the time to understand those words before taking offense). However, the contribution of which he is capable would not lower anything....just keep the engine humming longer over 40 min. of battle. That is what depth means. What can he provide to the backcourt that Wagler and Boswell don't? Both are better shooters. But he should shine against pressure teams like Houston.

Just give him time to find his way and his niche. Hope he can just enjoy playing hoops with this team and not the pressure to be a star.

That makes sense. I’m taking the long game on this as well. If this team is healthy in March, the ceiling is extremely high.

 

[KCJones]

My word.

I know it's a pipe dream, but Wagler in an Ayo scenario with 20 more lbs. is a top 5 pick in 3 years.

He looks like a high schooll freshman out there.....just looks and age....he is playing like he belongs...

 

[xcatcher]

 

[hoopsfan47]

Big Z may be playing the best game of his life. Such a complimentary piece to have when Tomi gets injured or in foul trouble. And together, they form a problem for every team we play.

 

[abchew2]

Big Z now 2 rebounds and 3 blocks away from the triple double!

I wonder how long Brad keeps him out there. He was part of the cleanup crew last game but may want to be careful if there is concern about Big T availability

 

[illinihoosier]

Early take is our new defense coach is a huge upgrade. Course Big Z doesn’t hurt either

 

[UCantHideYer]

I'm dizzy for other reasons, but...

Me too. LOL!

 

[NarrowJ]

My buddy who is an Indiana alum just texted me “where the heck do you find these kids??” and I had to reply “apparently either halfway across the Earth or middle of bumf*** Kansas”

 

[hoopsfan47]

AS doing his thing, and may be the only guy with size who can do that...finding his fit.

 

[pruman91]

Bam with a career high in points with 26....so far.....he has been on a next level high since the last 7-8 games of last season....

he has a double double 28 pts and 11 rebs........

Mirko- man with a double double too.................

Wagler now has 20 smooth as silk points...................he's a keeper.........he really really is................