Game Thread: Illinois vs Jackson State

[blife]

Mirk on triple dub watch in the 1st half. Love this kid

 

[Champaign88]

Nikola Mirkovic

 

[Scoregasm]

Is it me but David Mirkovic runs kinda funny...

He runs upright.

 

[pruman91]

7-11 from 3. Pretty darn good.

dam straight...............

 

[thehass]

Ben will be a really, really good bench piece. He’s playing like he’s much stronger, rebounding well, and is steady with the ball.

It looks like last year really matured Ben to big time college ball.

 

[TampaToo]

Bam used the four letter word…….ZONE. Says Illini have been practicing it and will probably use it this year.

 

[zentrails]

Me likey Mirkovic

Larry Bird except a lot better. LOL

 

[illinoisgrad1990]

Is it me but David Mirkovic runs kinda funny...

He runs on his toes or something, I hate to say it but a bit reminiscent of Dickerson. But I DO NOT CARE because he is awesome in all other ways.

 

[Wazababybrucedouglaskid]

Mirk got “IT”, like that goofy euro dude that can’t jump and nobody can stop him”IT”. Few of those leading the League right now

 

[sacraig]

It looks like last year really matured Ben to big time college ball.

Not sure I'd call this "big time college ball." It's more like a tune up.

 

[PopChampaign]

Ben should’ve dumped it to the left to Boswell wide open

 

[FloridaMan]

Jammin Jakstys!

 

[The Galloping Ghost]

JJ's first collegiate basket. Nice to see him on the scoreboard.

 

[Bleedorangeandblue44]

What a treat to have Bruce Weber doing the color on this game.

 

[Miles Leonard]

Not sure about that underhand pass, Mirk

 

[aaeismacgychel]

I hope the Krush isn't still doing the donate for each made 3 thing. Some poor kid won't have enough money for food

 

[IllinistuckinGopherland]

If you’ll allow me to channel my inner Brad, Mirkovic is the greatest freshman I’ve ever seen. (We’ll pretend I was looking down for that last turnover).

 

[WWWWRocU]

I'm seeing Jakstys and Tomi's twin as 10 fouls available when the situation presents itself.

 

[PopChampaign]

WE have one of the most interesting teams in America. Love this program, Mirk is going to be a star he’s just getting started. These 3’s won’t always be there, want to see how we attack the interior when that option is taken away by good perimeter D

 

[BrownTown]

If you’ll allow me to channel my inner Brad, Mirkovic is the greatest freshman I’ve ever seen. (We’ll pretend I was looking down for that last turnover).

I'm gonna love him soo hard.

Can't help myself.

It's like watching Valentine run the football

 

[Illini4Christ]

Bam used the four letter word…….ZONE. Says Illini have been practicing it and will probably use it this year.

If they want to use their length in the lineup, they will have to use it.

 

[InDaAZ]

Jackson State isn't good.

1. They can't make open 3s.
2. They aren't smart on defense. For example, they should be making Fagbemi prove he can make an outside shot before playing up on him.
3. They can't compete for rebounds without fouling.

That said, we're doing a good job taking advantage of the situation. I'd like to see us handle and pass it a bit better when we're doubled, but I'm nitpicking at this point.

What gave it away?

The jean jacket certainly is a tell…

 

[punchabove33]

BAM continues with missed layups like last year.

 

[socalini]

Is it really Wogg-Ler?

 

[BrownTown]

Boswell at the rim may continue to upset me