Game Thread: Illinois vs Houston

[Illinicpa14]

They called that foul though...

Very frustrating to watch a defense that fouls on virtually every play get next to nothing called.

Gotta go downhill next time - they’ll call it on the makeup

 

[jmm]

Our high ball screen stuff is not working. Need to find an alternative.

Inside to Ivisic, back it in and if not kick to a driver or three point shot.

 

[PepeSilvia]

Run the offense through Tomi if they are going to double him.

Didnt get to see a ton of it this year but he's a legitimate skilled passer.

 

[Illini1977]

As expected Houston getting away with assault then Illini get a touch foul lol

 

[AssemblyHallForever]

They have been fouling us all game and they call that against Ben?

 

[Oldskoolkoach]

Clean game, not much fouling going on. And well oiled offenses

 

[fantasydaily708]

This is Junkyard Dog Basketball I don't like us playing the way Houston wants to play. Gotta find some open 3s they are choking off the good looks on the perimeter. Sampson has them well scouted we need to post up Tomi more they are scared to death of that.

 

[BBlock24]

Kelvin being friendly as usual

 

[PrandonBaul]

Like to see Andrej cut. Way more valuable doing that than being stagnant at the 3 pt line.

 

[jumpingjack]

This is being called the only way that gives Houston a shot. I think we're clearly the better team in a more closely officiated game, but this closes the margin a lot.
If Brad has gotten them to tighten it up with that call, definitely doesn't hurt us.
But that wow, that call on Ben was ridiculous given the prior 9 minutes

 

[Iamgroot]

Anybody there whats the crowd like?

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

Sampson sucks in that interview. Just like you'd expect.

 

[CrazedUIFan]

Block out a little better

 

[AnnaMay]

These guys are not a juggernaut - just keep the effort. This isn’t playing the 92 dream team

Nope. They have yet to beat a top 10 team all year. They are Michigan State that traps on defense and shoots better as a team. Very beatable.

 

[jmm]

Lane is wiiiide open. Need to get some cutters to the basket

Boswell needs to be on this game all night. He’s glue all the way!

 

[ImGonnaBeILL]

Think Andrej could have a field day if they stick with it

 

[hoopsfan47]

Atta boy Mirk!!!

 

[Jon]

Please please double Tomi

 

[Chillinini]

I get the hometown refs, Brad has to ride them. I’m upset about the missed bunnies. Have to make the easy shots.

 

[FloridaMan]

There you go, Mirk!!!

 

[zentrails]

Sampson sucks in that interview. Just like you'd expect.

he's such a d**chewizzle

 

[IlliniFaninHoosierLand]

Sampson sucks in that interview. Just like you'd expect.

I know we're not supposed to like him but I chuckled. Very Coach Pop type answer from him.

 

[WyattEarp]

Mirko!!!

 

[jumpingjack]

MIRK!!!!

 

[aaeismacgychel]

We aren't getting many easy shots (expected), but when we do, we need to do a better job making them because our D is doing a good job so far.

I mean how many easy shots should we expect here? We missed 3 wide open layups, 2 wide open threes, and a wide open 8 footer.